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UPDYKE Dorothy L. Updyke, age 87, of Ashville, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 3, 1915 in Walnut Township, daughter of the late Orren and Nellie (Crowley) Updyke. She was employed as a court reporter for 50 years and served under Judges Twilliger, Crist, Radcliff, Ammer, and Kneece. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gaited horses and was an avid Ohio State Football fan. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister, Elsie Updyke of Ashville; and several very special friends. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2002 in the chapel of the DEFENBAUGH-WISE-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, Circleville with Pastors Don R. Bachman Jr. and John Mittermaier officiating. Interment to follow at Forest cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may contribute to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 E. Mound St., Circleville, Oh. 43113 in her memory.
VENTOLA Thomas S. Ventola, age 87, Saturday, August 31, 2002, Eastland Care Center. Retired Champion International. Member of Church World of Pentacost. Veteran World War II US Army. Preceded in death by wife Myrtle, grandson Craig Woods. Survived by sons, Louis (Kristin) Woods of Md. and Earl (Verna) Woods of Fla.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Friends may call Friday 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor David Thompson officiating. Interment Union Grove cemetery.
WALKER Donald Ray Walker, 62, of Ashville, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2002. Born February 9, 1940 in Corbin, Ky. to the late Marion C. and Anna Douglas Stansberry Walker. He was a retired Truck Driver for the Kroger Co. Member of Reynoldsburg Masonic Lodge and Local 413 Teamster. Survived by loving wife, Joyce of 44 years; daughters, Donna (Lewis) Vichinsky, Blacklick, Oh., Michelle (Jeffrey) Pluta, Warren, Oh. and Susan (Timothy Jr.) Brent, Nashville; brother, Bill Walker, Somerset, Ky.; sisters, Ella Coldiron, Corbin, Ky., Lou King and Ama Lee Phillips, Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Alex and Julius Vichinsky, Jenna, Garrett and Joy Pluta, Jonathan and Ashley Davis and Cody Brent. Friends may call Thursday, September 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the OLIVER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, Oh., where service will be Friday, September 6, 10 a.m. with Rev. Ervin Kirk officiating. Interment at Reber Hill cemetery. Masonic service Thursday 9 p.m.
WALLS John R. Walls, 66, of Grove City, died Monday, September 2, 2002 in Atlanta after a sudden illness. Born in Lincoln Co., Ky. to John and Eunice. John was a veteran of the United States Army, Member and Deacon at Highland Baptist Church, and retired from Auto Club Insurance Co. He was preceded in death by son Mark, September 2001, his parents and his sister Lois. Survivors include his loving family, wife of 42 years, Mary Ann; daughter, Beth (Bill) Taylor; and his best buddy and grandson, Zack. Survivors also include sister, Ewona and Bobby Robbins; brothers, Charles (Willene) Walls and Marvin Walls of Stanford, Ky.; 2 nieces and 3 nephews and numerous friends. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Baptist Church, 3460 Hoover Rd., Grove City. Dr. Kent Spann officiating. Interment at Concord cemetery with full military honors. John's family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice at Riverside, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.
WEBB Iris A. Webb, age 62, September 3, 2002 at Pickerington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Formerly employee with Swinging Door Co. in Rockville, Md. Preceded in death by father Warren DeWees and companion Fred Sassler. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Debbie Webb of Pickerington; grandchildren, Chelsea, Blake and Luke; mother, Mary DeWees of Columbus; sister, Paige (David) Jones of Baltimore, OH; brother, Brent (Donna) DeWees of Pickerington; nephews and nieces, Christopher and Matthew Jones, Drew, Mara and Mandi DeWees. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Friday 1 p.m. Rev. Lee Tabor, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
ZIPRIN Lottie Ziprin, age 90, died Spetember 4, 2002. Preceded in death by husband Irving Ziprin. Survived by daughter, Barbara Ornstein; son, Dr. Richard Ziprin; grandchildren, David and Michelle Ornstein, Suzyn and John Dugger and Brian Ziprin; great-granddaughter, Samantha Lee Ornstein. Funeral services will be held in New Jersey. Memorials prefered to the charity of one's choice. Shiva will be observed at the Ornstein residence Monday 7-9 p.m. Arrangements by THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (614) 235-3232.
ARDISTER Maggie Lee Ardister, age 79, Monday, September 16, 2002 at the Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents Lee and Matilda Hunt. Funeral 8 p.m. Friday at the Hebrew Baptist Church, 1338 Gault Street. Rev. Melvin Oneill, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until the time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Saturday at the Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
ASHBROOK Lela E. Ashbrook, 95, of Johnstown, died Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2002 at CROUSE-KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main Street, Johnstown, with Joe Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill cemetery, Johnstown, OH. Mrs. Ashbrook was born September 5, 1907 in Sunbury, OH to the late Hardin and Odessa Grandstaff Barcus. She was a member of the Johnstown United Methodist Church. Survived by 2 daughters, Martha (LeRoy) Thacker, Suzanne (Jack) Pitzer both of Johnstown; 2 sons, Neil (Jane) Ashbrook of Johnstown and Lee (Marilyn) Ashbrook of Gahanna; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Hiram M. Ashbrook, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Family will receive friends at the funeral home 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2002. An online memorial will be located at crousekaubersammons.plan4ever.com.
BROCK Gary Gene Brock, 49, of Canal Winchester, passed on at his residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2002. He was employed as a manager at Advanced Auto Parts on N. High Street in Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; brother, Keith (Patty) Brock of Gahanna; sister, Connie (Bert) Grimm of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; 2 sons, Eddie (Jeannette) Hill and Daniel Hill, both of Columbus; 1 daughter, Michelle (James) Lutz of Troy; grandchildren, Kasandra, Noah and Nolan Lutz of Troy, Oh. He is preceded in death by his mother Leona Pearl Brock and father Wilbur S. Brock. Friends may call on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where his funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, with interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.
BROWN Owen D. Brown, age 64, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Margie (Hammond) Brown, sons Peter Brown, Baby Louie and 1 grandson. Survived by loving wife, Ladonna J. (Meyers) Brown; children, Margie Brown of Columbus, PO3 Robert Smith of Norfolk, Va., Rodney (Lindy) Brown of Columbus, Cortney Brown of Columbus; 5 children in Ill. and 3 children in Ind.; grandchildren, Alicia, Angeleah, Cassie, Sammy, all of Columbus; 7 grandchildren in Ill. and 7 grandchildren in Ind.; brother, Donnie (Maxine) Brown of Ill.; 3 aunts, Velma, Veda and Naida. Memorial service will be conducted Saturday 1 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus. Pastor Eddie Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 West State St., Columbus, Oh. 43222. Messages of condolences at www.funeralvalue.com.
CALLENDER Maxine Callender, age 90, of Worthington, died Friday, September 13, 2002 at the Laurels of Worthington Nursing Home. She was a 50 plus year member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Newark, Oh. and a member of the choir and soloist at First Methodist Church in Newark, Oh. Her survivors include her son, Robert Callender of North Olmstead, Oh.; grandsons, Craig Callender of Rocky River, Oh. and Chad (Crystal) Callender of Detroit, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Clark and Caroline Callender, both of Detroit, Mich. A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2002 at the Activities Center of Stafford Village, 814 Hartford St., Worthington with Rev. John Schmitt officiating. A private burial will take place in Hartford cemetery. Arrangements completed by the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh., 614-885-4006.
CAULKINS (ALBURN) Jean LaVonne Caulkins, age 79, longtime resident of Columbus, Oh., died Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at the Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre in Carroll, Oh. Born in Lafayette, Ind., she was a graduate of Jefferson High School. Retired from Beaver Press in Columbus, Oh. She is survived by her children, Michael Roach, George Roach (Mary Sue), Gerald Roach (Pamela), Janice Henry; grandchildren, Jason, Brett, Megan, Stacy, Walker; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Phoebe. Preceded in death by her husbands Jorge F. Roach, Robert L. Caulkins, sister Kathryn Jane Villines, longtime friend and companion Bill Ochsenwald. A friend to all, her genuine kindness and good nature will be missed by many. Jean desired no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 444-1185.
CLARK James A. Clark, Jr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2002 at his home in Tequesta, Fla. Mr. Clark was the manager of Century 21 Horizon Properties in Jupiter, Fla. and taught Real Estate at Indian River Community College. Prior to his move to Fla., Mr. Clark spent many years as a resident and business owner and was active in local government in Gahanna, Oh. A Vietnam-era veteran, Mr. Clark served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex. Mr. Clark attended the University of Scranton and received a BA degree from Maryknoll College, Glen Ellen, IL and a Masters degree in Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Survivors include 2 sons, Christopher P. Clark of Reston, VA and Colin A. Clark of Miami, FL; 4 brothers, Philip of Mendham, NJ, William of Schenectady, NY, Jordan of Rockville, MD and Arthur of Pittston, PA; 2 sisters, Maryann Maria of Clark's Summit, PA and Patricia Gibson of Rockville, MD; and loving companion, Jacqueline Clark. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Cristina, Michael, Kevin, Helena and Eamon Clark; as well as 2 step-sons, Michael and Timothy Ferrell of Columbus. Mr. Clark is also fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 20, at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary's Help of Christians Church on North Main Street in Pittston. Friends may call at the Paul Leonard Funeral Home, 575 North Main St., Pittston on Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
COATES, Ph.D. Edward "Ted" Coates Ph.D., age 81, of Worthington, passed away of natural causes on Monday, September 16, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ted served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II, retiring as a captain. He was still active in the LST association, serving as treasure. A three-sport standout at N.Y. State University at Cortland, N.Y., Coates developed the master's and Doctoral Sport Management Program at The Ohio State University – one of the original three curricula in the U.S. designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the administration of sports and sporting events. In 1947, Coates earned a master's degree from Columbia University Teacher's College and began his professional career as a teacher, coach and athletic director at Royalton-Hartland Central School in Middleport, N.Y. He entered the doctoral program at Ohio State University in 1963 and earned a Ph.D. in 1966. He specialized in and co-authored a widely acclaimed revised text about the facility planning of physical education, recreation and athletics. He chaired the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's Council of Facilities and Equipment. He took up tennis and became a nationally ranked player at the Super Senior level. Ted is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Leslie (Steve) Chadwell of Worthington, OH., Karen Coates of Myrtle Beach, SC., Gary (Patti) Coates of Mt. Vernon, OH. and Sally Coates of Idaho Springs, CO.; 6 grandchildren, Michael Duncan, Stephanie Chadwell, Jeffrey Chadwell, Jennifer Coates, Tyler Coates and Colton Martin. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street (* mile South of I-270.) Interment, with military honors, 11 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2002 at Dayton National cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ted Coates Scholarship Fund for Sports Management Students, Fund #301571 c/o Jeri L. Kozobarich, Director of Development Ohio State University, 110 Arps Hall, 1945 North High St., Columbus, OH. 43210.
CONRAD Peter W. Conrad, age 33, Tuesday, September 17, 2002. Survived by son, Kyle; parents, Carl C. "Pete" and Miriam "Lynn"; brothers, Geoffrey (Karen), Gregory, Bryan (LouAnne) and Ely (Rhonda); sisters, Megan (Timothy) Nixon, Kathryn Conrad; and dear friend, Heidi Felten; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 South High Street. At the request of the family, burial will be private.
COWANS Warren C. Cowans "Long John", age 78, Monday, September 16, 2002 at the O.S.U. East Hospital. A U.S. Navy Veteran. Former Deacon and member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Retired from Columbus Auto Parts after 33 years. Preceded in death by mother Mattie Cowans. Survived by his wife, Yvonne Cowans; daughter, Winnon (Ronald) Fleming; grandchildren, Mario, Tyrone, Daron and Shanique Fleming; step-sons, Brian (Sandy), Dwayne, Harold and Jermain Sullivan; step-daughter, LaShonta Sullivan; brothers-in-law, Leroy and Doug Groce, Richard, Odell (Gwen) and Donald (Wynter) Langston; sisters-in-law, Romona Hurt, Mary and Delores Groce; special friend, Betty Scott; many other relatives and friends. Funeral 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2002 at the Advent United Church of Christ, 2303 N. Cassady Ave. Rev. Susan K. Smith, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
CRABBE Barbara Ann Crabbe, 69, of Columbus, died Monday, September 16, 2002 in Hilliard Mill Run Care Center. Born July 10, 1933 in Stryker, Oh., the daughter of the late Clinton and Dorothy (Leaper) Whittington. Preceded in death by husband Donald T. Crabbe. She is survived by children, Deborah K. May (Pat McGraner) of Orient, Donald C. (Karen) Crabbe of Grove City, Sherre (Mike) Ezzo of Galloway; grandchildren, Jeremy (Traci) Milner, Lyndsy and Ashley Crabbe, Brian and Matt Ezzo; brother, Ronald Whittington of Columbus; sister, Betty Scott of Pickerington. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Owen Stotts officiating with the interment following in Pleasant cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12noon until time of service.
DAWSON Stephen (Steve) Dawson, age 64, of Columbus, Tuesday, September 16 of heart failure. He was a local businessman, printer, and pilot. He is survived by his children, Marilyn (Phil) Thompson, Brian (Leesa), Anne, and Doug; grandchildren, Hannah, Olivia, Conor, and Sean. Private Family Service. Condolences can be shared with the family by email (thebdawsons@msn.com). Memorials to the Vineyard Church of Columbus appreciated (614-890-0000). Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio.
DELONG John S. "Sam" Delong, age 13, passed away Monday, September 16, 2002 at his residence. Sam attended Dominion Middle School and will be sadly missed by all of his school friends. Preceded in death by aunts Sheila Kay Delong and Victoria Frances Morando and great-grandparents. Survived by parents, Brian K. and Brenda L. (Morando) Delong; sister, Sandy Delong; brother, Brian Delong Jr.; grandparents, Bobby Joe (Marcella) Delong, Cecil (Jean) Lemons and John (Jeryl) Morando; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at the church. Rev. Edwin Lewis and Rev. Patricia Wagner officiating. Interment Northlawn Memory Gardens, Westerville. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Hospice for the wonderful care and support they gave during Sam's illness. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Oh. 43215. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com. Arrangements completed by NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus.
DEVANEY Mary Mudrich Devaney, of Hilliard, Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at the Christel Manor Nursing Home, Miamisburg, Oh. Preceded in death by loving husband Joseph A. and son Joseph M., parents Michael and Sonia Mudrich. Former owner of Joe's Texaco in Hilliard. Member of St. Stevan's Eastern Orthodox Church in Columbus, the Circle of Serbian Sisters, Hilliard Senior Citizens Center and the Treasurer of the Woodview Court Resident Association, as well as a regular of St. Brendan's Bingo. Survived by loving daughter, Kathleen Devaney of Dayton; sister, Anne Willis of Hilliard; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Fr. Anthony Sarris officiating. There will be a prayer service 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment Wesley Chapel cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stevan's Eastern Orthodox Church, 1810 Cassiday Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43219.
