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AMRINE Frank Baily Amrine Jr., 82, of 700 Fourth St., died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 8:29 a.m. at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born February 29, 1920 in Bridgeport, Oh. to Frank Baily and Gertrude Marie Muhleman Amrine Sr. He had resided in Marietta since November, 1945. He was Vice President, Treasurer and Director of the Airolite Co. from November, 1945 until his retirement in May, 1991. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, serving from November 19, 1941 to January, 1946. He served in the Pacific Theatre on 2 campaigns, Leyte and Okinawa. He served as Captain and Gun Battery Commander and Battalion Intelligence Officer. After his discharge, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves as Major, A.U.S. until 1953. Frank was a 1936 graduate of Bridgeport, Oh. High School and a 1940 graduate, with Honors, from Marietta College. He was Student Body President from 1939 to 1940 and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity. He was past Director of The Citizens National Bank, Central Trust Co. and Bank One in Marietta. Past President, Marietta College Alumni Association. He was involved with Marietta Y.M.C.A., Kootaga Area Council, Boy Scouts; was a member of Rotary Club of Marietta, where he was past District Governor of Rotary International. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 64 and a life member of V.F.W. Post 5108. He had served on the Republican National Committee. He also was a member of Marietta College Athletic Founders Board, 1930's Representative, the M Team Hall of Fame Committee, Endowment Committee, Allohak Council, Boy Scouts of America, Senior Active member of Rotary Club and member of Marietta Country Club. Some of the honors and recognitions Frank received over the years were the Marietta College Student Rotarian in 1939, Marietta Jaycees "Young Man of the Year" in 1952, Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America in 1962, Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary International in 1978, Eisenhower Commission, Republican Party in 1997 and the Association of Ohio Commodores in 1990. Frank was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Murray Amrine, whom he married
on July 18, 1942; 1 daughter, Mary Virginia Groves and her husband, William of Marietta; 7 sons, Robert Michael Amrine and his wife, Alice of Kingwood, Tex., Patrick Donald Amrine and his wife, Susie of Waterford, Timothy Norman Amrine and his wife, Lorie of Marietta, David Leigh Amrine of Cincinnati, Frank Murray Amrine and his wife, Jo Ellen of Louisville, Ky., John Frederick Amrine and his wife, Tonia of Marietta and James Meredith Amrine and his wife, Karen of Marietta; 36 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Frederick M. Amrine of Mountain Lakes, N.J. and William J. Amrine and his wife, Gloria of Joshua Tree, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother George Robert Amrine, 2 grandchildren Matthew and Christopher Coffman and a daughter-in-law Donna Amrine. Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church, Marietta, with the Rev. Charles A. Martindell officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors. Donations may be made to the Rotary Foundation in care of Rotary Club of Marietta, P.O. Box 1138, Marietta, Oh. 45750 or to Allohak Council of Boy Scouts of America, 1340 Juliana St., Parkersburg, W.Va. 26101. Arrangements are being handled by the Marietta Chapel of CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME.
BOWSHER Eleanor L. Craig Bowsher, Ageless, Tuesday, August 20, 2002 in Naples, Fla. Preceded in death by her father and mother Curtis and Ella (Stewart) Laughlin, daughter Joellen Conrad, beloved husband John M. Bowsher and cousin Marian Maddux. She was graduated from Columbus School for Girls, attended Connecticut College for Women and received a B.Sc. degree from The Ohio State University. She was the fourth woman to receive a CPA degree in the State of Ohio and the first woman to be appointed to the Ohio State Board of Accountancy, where she served 5 years, the last year as President. She was a partner in the firm of Parker, Bolon & Craig, Alexander Grant & Company, Craig, Clark, Schaeffer and Hackett, Certified Public Accountants, and later practiced Public Accounting under the name of Eleanor L. Craig. She served as director of many corporations and trustee and chairman of a number of pension and profit sharing trusts and charitable foundations. She was a lecturer at tax seminars, including the New York University Tax Institute, and the author of articles on pension and profit sharing plans for corporate house organs. She was a founding member of Childhood League and served as president and in many other capacities, including a long period of service on their financial board. At the time of her death she was a member of Assisting Board III. She was also a member of Women's Board of Columbus Museum of Art and served as editor of their monthly publication, a member of Scioto Country Club, Columbus Club, Royal Poinciana Golf Club of Naples, Fla., Delta Delta Delta sorority, Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Fraternity, and OSU President's Club. She was a Founding Member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Upper Arlington. She is survived by cousins, Betty Lou and Frank Gaines of Jacksonville, Fla., Winifred and William Kimble of Columbus, Oh., Jack and Joy Bauserman of Tallahassee, Fla., Edward and Cynthia Gaines of Jacksonville, Fla., Ward Gaines of Tacoma Park, Md., Elizabeth and Robert Crosby of Atlanta, Ga., Bradford and Debbie Maddux of Baton Rouge, La., Carter and Cynthia Maddux of Lafayette, Calif., Lee and Suzanne Kimble of Virginia Beach, VA; Grant Kimble of Columbus, Oh., Bethany and Scott Rupert of Atlanta, Ga.; and nieces and nephews, Barbara and Jay Shapiro of Hastings on Hudson, NY, Robert and Sally Bowsher of Vestal, NY, Nancy and Walter Madej of Columbus, Oh.; and many caring and wonderful friends. Friends may call between 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2002 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Road, Upper Arlington, with The Rev. Michael Jupin and The Rev. Bruce Smith officiating. Entombment at Union cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples, Fla. or Central Ohio Radio Reading Service, 2955 W. Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43204 in her memory.
CHATTOS Esther L. Chattos, 78, of Centerburg, Friday, August 23, 2002. Born August 24, 1923 in Delaware County to the late Cecil and Mable (Ross) Bricker. Graduate of Sunbury High School Class of 1941. Survived by daughters, Sharon and Michael Shuff and LouAnn and Bill Adams of Centerburg, Bernie Drake and Scott Behrens of Westerville; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, DeVera Quinn of Columbus, Ruth Shrigley of Orlando, FL. Preceded in death by husband of 55 years Lewis in 2000. Friends may call Sunday 6-8 p.m. at DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions: American Cancer Society, 253 E. Church St., Marion, Oh. 43302 or Make a Wish Foundation, 438 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 200, Worthington, Oh. 43085. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
COUCH Nava Couch, age 49, of Columbus, August 22, 2002. Member of Fourth Avenue Christian Church. Former supervisor with North Central Mental Health Services. Preceded in death by father George Todd. Survived by son, Zach Couch of Columbus; daughter, Tai Couch of Columbus; mother, Mildred Todd of Columbus; sister, Vanessa Todd; brother, George "Moose" Todd Jr.; 1 niece; 1 nephew. Family will receive friends Sunday 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Pastor Joe Bliffen officiating.
DAYE Gary V. Daye, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Employed by USF Holland MTR EXP. 32 year member of Teamsters Local 413. Member of Moose Lodge #1245. Preceded in death by father Raymond Daye, mother and step-father Olive and George Redman, sister Ruby Jean Francis. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Shirley; daughters, Tina (James) McKenzie and Lori (Alan) Eaves; sons, Gary (Carol) Daye and Jamie Daye; 16 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; father and mother-in-law, Milford and Wilma Ohlinger; brother and sister-in-law, Milford Ohlinger Jr. and Terrell; 1 aunt; cousins, nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Visitation Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St. Graveside service Monday 1 p.m., Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Pastor Kelly Copeland officiating.
DODSON Blanche W. Dodson, age 91, Friday, August 23, 2002 at Columbus Health Care Center. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
FAHRENHOLZ Everett "Bill" Fahrenholz, age 89, of West Alexandria, Oh., died suddenly Thursday, August 22, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Oh. He was born in Preble County on January 12, 1913 to John and Addie Fahrenholz. He graduated from West Alexandria High School in 1930 and Capital University in 1936 where he played football. He was a WW II Army Air Force Veteran, discharged May 8, 1946. He graduated from Franklin University Law School in 1949 and practiced law in Hilliard, Oh. for a short time. He was a teacher and coach at Amanda High School and Hilliard High School near Columbus, Oh. and started the football program at Hilliard. His teams won 3 Franklin County Championships in 9 years at Hilliard. After obtaining his law degree, he moved to West Alexandria, Oh. and practiced law in Eaton, Oh. and served as Preble County Prosecutor from 1952 until 1972. He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from The Ohio State University in 1966. He was active in community and school programs throughout his life and was one of the early members of the Quarterback Club and the swimming pool board, which built the Twin Valley swimming pool. He was an avid fan of all the sports programs at Twin Valley South and loved to walk and played tennis well into his 70s. He continued to work as a lawyer in Eaton until his retirement this year. He was a prominent member of the Democratic Party, a member of the James E. Ryan Post #322 of the American Legion, King Hiram Lodge #88 F&AM and Salem Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane; his daughter, Nancy Fahrenholz, Wickford, R.I.; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Shirleann Fahrenholz, W. Alexandria, Oh.; grandchildren, Dr. John and Anna Fahrenholz, Nashville, Tenn., Mariann Fahrenholz, Columbus, Oh., Jacob Fahrenholz, Wickford, R.I.; great-grandchildren, Isabella and William Fahrenholz; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Fahrenholz, Las Vegas, Nev., Clara Miller, Columbus, Oh.; niece, Marilyn (Bob) Tuvell, Las Vegas, Nev.; nephew, Greg (Cindy) Miller, Columbus, Oh. He was preceded in death by his brother Fred in 1988. Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2002 at Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria, Oh. with Rev. Daniel Snider officiating. Friends may call at LINDLOFF-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME, W. Alexandria on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Donations may be made to Salem Lutheran Church and Preble County Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
FICHTHORN Evelyn E. Fichthorn, 85, Washington C.H., died Friday in Columbus. Preceded by husband, former Fayette Co. Commissioner Robert W. Fichthorn. Survived by daughter, Fonda Fichthorn of Washington C.H. Funeral Monday at 10:30 a.m. at KIRKPATRICK FUNERAL HOME in Washington C.H. Burial in Milledgeville-Plymouth cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
FRAZER Terry H. Frazer, age 49, Thursday, August 22, 2002 at home. Preceded in death by mother Hazel Workman and brother Scott. Survived by sons, Steve, Joe, Michael, and Brandon Frazer; brothers, Skipper, Danny, and Jim; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Friends may call 2-5 p.m. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, August 26 at Briggs Road Baptist Church, 3231 Briggs Road. Rev. Ron Hopkins officiating. Entombment Sunset cemetery.
GREISMER (EISENMANN) Hilde I. Greismer, age 59, died August 21, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Rudolph and Maria Leuschke. Survived by husband, Harold R. Greismer; son, Reinhard (Jennifer) Eisenmann of Parkersburg, WV; and a daughter, Irene (Greg) Williams of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Eric and Audrey Eisenmann and Robby Sanner; sisters, Inge Lotzbeyer and Hanne Stumpf, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna. Funeral Service and entombment 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Pastor David Reich officiating. In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 in her memory. E-mail expressions of sympathy to hgreismer8@schoedinger.com.
HARSANYE John D. Harsanye, age 72, formerly of Youngstown, currently of Reynoldsburg, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2002. Preceded in death by his parents Alex and Bertha and sisters Priscilla, Bertha, and Carol. Those left to cherish his memory are, his beloved wife of 45 years, Elizabeth; sons, Mark (Kelly) and Brett (Terressa); grandchildren, Brittany, Taylor, Savannah, and Nicholas; brothers, Alex (Gail) and Paul (Judy); and many other extended family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, August 25, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family and friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Go Bucks I'm expecting a win.
JEWETT Edna Ruth "Penny" Jewett, age 85, of Columbus, Sunday, August 18, 2002 at University Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents J.T. and Anna Laura Short and her husband of 54 years James H. Jewett, son John Thomas Jewett and sisters Olive White and Donna Harris. She is survived by her loving family: son, James M. "Mike" Jewett of Columbus; daughter, Denise Ann (Ray) Aiani; grandchildren, Katie Ann and Kristy Nicole Aiani, all of Simi Valley, Calif.; brothers, James Nelson (Norma) Short and Gary Ray Short; sisters, Marceline "Marcye" Kerns and Hazel Zimmerman. She was a long time member of North United Methodist Church. 1935 graduate of Proctorville High School where she was the Valedictorian of her class and a member of the girls championship basketball team. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. Pastor Bill Cannode officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial Union cemetery, Old Section.
JORDAN Betty Jane Jordan, 73, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002. Preceded in death by husband Harry. Survived by daughters, Sandra (Louis) Millard and Tamara Allen; grandson, Bob (Lori) Millard; 1 sister and 1 brother. Calling hours 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where the funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 with Bro. R. M. Swain, officiating. Interment to follow at Obetz cemetery.
KELLEY James Larkin Kelley, 81, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 23, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, The New England Masonic Lodge #4, the Scottish Rite and an Army Veteran of WW II. He was a 1941 graduate of Central High School and attended O.S.U. He retired after 25 years of service from Battelle. He is survived by loving wife of 57 years, Virginia; son, Steve Kelley, (Susan Robison); granddaughter, Erin Kelley (Gary Grzechowiak); sister, Rosemarie Hogan; sister-in-law, Pauline Scott; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends and neighbors. He is preceded in death by parents James and Nina Kelley, and brother John (Maria) Kelley. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd. Rev. William R. Leety officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-5 p.m. where a Masonic service will take place at 4:30 p.m. Interment Union cemetery.
KOHR Paul T. (Ted) Kohr, 80, of Upper Arlington, died August 22, 2002 at First Community Village. He was retired as a partner in the commercial real estate firm Kohr, Royer, Griffith and was a resident of Upper Arlington since 1949. Ted was born and spent his early years in Grandview Heights, where he was a member of the Rooks High School fraternity. He then attended Washington and Lee University for 2 years, then served as a B-17 pilot in WW II until he was shot down and captured in Europe. After the war he graduated from The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of First Community Church for more than 60 years, where he chaired the Board of Deacons and served on numerous other committies and was a long time member of the Men's Wednesday Breakfast Group and Couples Circle #25. He was an Interlake sailor at Leatherlips Yacht Club. Ted belonged to a number of professional associations, including the Institute of Real Estate Management, served as president, the Columbus Apartment Association, serving as president, and the Building Owners and Managers Association. He served on the boards of directors of Friendship Village and the Big Brother Association, and was a trustee for the Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Civic service included the Upper Arlington Tree Commission, volunteer at the Upper Arlington Library, and the Optimist Club. Ted was preceded in death by his parents Paul H. and Inez Phenegar Kohr, brother Thomas P. Kohr and nephew Paul T. Kohr II. He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Tim (Lynne) Kohr and grandsons, Todd and Matt of Upper Arlington; daughter, Jennie (Pat) Nester and granddaughters, Kate and Sara and grandson, Jacob of Traverse City, Mich.; sisters-in-law, Alice Kohr of Upper Arlington and Sara Ann Flohr of Portsmouth, Oh. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 26 at 1 p.m. at First Community Church. Family will receive friends following the service. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the First Community Foundation in his memory. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 268-3593.
MICKLEY Chuck Mickley, age 61, of Columbus, died Thursday, August 22, 2002 in Cleveland. Chuck retired this July from Vet's Memorial. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Judy Mickley and by his children, grandchildren and many friends. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-SHROYER FUNERAL HOME, 1278 West Broad St., Columbus, Oh., 614-274-1161 with cremation to follow. Family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
MILLER Jack E. Miller, 62, of Columbus, passed away, Friday, August 23, 2002 after a long battle with Diabetes at his home. A member of the Darbydale Nazerene Church and a veteran Corporal for the U.S. Marine Corp. Preceded in death by infant son Mark Allen and parents Russell C. Miller and Beulah Hill. Survived by devoted wife of 43 years, Thelma R. (Conley) Miller; children, Phillip (Cathy) Miller, Jackie (Bob) Brinkley, Charity Weaver and Scott (April) Miller; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brother, Russell of Johnstown; sisters, Avendell (Denny) of Calif. and Ruth (Jerry) of Sunbury; half-sister, Charlene of Washington; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. J. Michael Buck officiating. Interment Northlawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Mount Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, Oh. 43222 or American Diabetes Assoc., 937 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085.
MITCHELL Marian B. Mitchell, 71, of Estero, Fla., died August 22, 2002 at Hope Hospice of Ft. Myers, Fla. Mrs. Mitchell had been a resident of Estero since 1988 coming from Dublin, Oh. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Wild Cat Run Country Club of Estero, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary June 6, 2002. Marian is survived by her husband, Lee A. Mitchell of Estero; 2 daughters, Linda Kirk of Columbus, Oh. and Denise (William) Anderson of Delaware, Oh.; brother, Kenneth Breckenridge of Grove City, Oh.; sister, Irma Furniss of Harrisburg, Oh.; 2 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Wild Cat Run Club House with Rev. Tony Alonzo, Chaplain of Hope Hospice, officiating. The family requests memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33908 and the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Ga. 30368-2454 in memory of Marian B. Mitchell. Arrangements by WALTER SHIKANY'S BONITA FUNERAL HOME, Bonita Springs, Fla.
MOORE Mary I. Moore, age 79, Thursday, August 22, 2002 at Riverside Hospital. Member of Mountain Assemble Church of God. Retired seamstress from Crown Auto Top. Survived by husband, William; sons, Miles, Jearl, Van and Clovis Blankenship; step-daughter, Bonnie of Mohawk, W.Va.; several grandchildren; sister, Laura Singleton of Huntington, W.Va.; nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Rev. Tom Harmon officiating. Burial Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.
