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COE Vera Coe, 78, recently of Jefferson, Ga., died August 1, 2002. She was born in Westerville, Ohio and has lived in several locations in Ohio, Florida and Georgia. She is survived by her brother, Ralph McLeod, Kirkersville, Oh. and sister-in-law, Mary Virginia McLeod, Westerville. She is also survived by 5 children and their families, Paul and Nancy Coe, Mason, Mi., Dale and Faye Coe, Tampa, Fla., Alan and Cinda Coe, Columbus, Oh., Mariana and Danny Travis, Flowery Branch, Ga., Martha and Denny Turner, Jefferson, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, Krista and John Oakley, Marysville, Oh., Eric Coe, Nashville, Tenn., Mike, Cathy and David Coe, Tampa, Fla., Hayley Coe, San Diego, Ca., Casey Coe, Columbus, Oh., Heidie and Neil Travis, Florwery Branch, Ga., Carly, Zach, Kelsey and Chloe Turner, Jefferson, Ga.; 3 great-grandchildren, Ty, Hunter and Gavin. She was a woman who loved the Lord, her family and her friends with her whole heart and soul. Her life was her family and all their many accomplishments. She has gone to be reunited with her husband, her love and her soulmate. She and her family were truly blessed. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 10 at 10 a.m., Blendon Township Central cemetery in Westerville.
COLEMAN Virginia E. Broadus Coleman, 59, Thursday, August 1, 2002, OSU Medical Center. Member of Women's Choir of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Retired employee of OSU. Preceded in death by sisters Ruth Turner and Mary J. Jackson, brother Nathaniel Gomez Broadus. Survived by son, Reginald D. Coleman; daughters, Lori Ann Coleman, both of Columbus and Jada L. (Alain) Tanoh, Jefferson City, Missouri; brothers, Harry Broadus, Jr. of Cleveland, Oh., Leroy (Aloha) Rodgers of Dayton, Oh.; sisters, Betty Tucker, Patricia (King) Williams, Charlene Backner, Sharon M. Smith, Emma (Bernard) Simms, E. Christine, Jacqueline, Frances L. Broadus and Rebecca (John) Hunter, all of Columbus; 2 grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2002 Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Avenue, Elder William M. Polley. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m., until time of service. Interment 1 p.m., Wednesday, Evergreen cemetery. Professional services entrusted to the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE.
CROW William F. Crow, age 68, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at his residence. William was born in Cleveland, Oh. to William H. and Frances L. (Ferguson) Crow who preceded him in death. Retired after 33 years as an Avionics Engineer for Rockwell International and its predecessor North American Aviation. During that time, he worked on electronic integration programs and testing plans for many aircrafts. After retiring from Rockwell, he worked as a consultant for Sparton in New Mexico and Snow Aviation in Columbus. Received his BSEE Degree from the University of Dayton. Survived by wife, Marjorie (Conaway); daughter, Sharon (Kenneth) Rastatter of Hilliard; son, Darren (Sonya) Crow of Columbus; grandchildren, Olivia and Valerie Rastatter, Jared and Mason Crow. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus. Funeral service will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family inurnment. Fr. Denis St. Marie officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to charity of choice. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com.
DeLONG Edna Mae DeLong,47, of Sunbury, Saturday, August 3, 2002. Born in Delaware on August 27, 1954 to the late Robert Wheeland and Phyllis Rowlands Wheeland of Sunbury. Graduate of Buckeye Valley High School Class of 1971. Environmental safety technician for American Showa. Member Gilead Apostolic Church. Survived by husband, Danny DeLong; sons, Jimmy (Elizabeth) Dowalter of Mt. Gilead, Eddie Dowalter of Sunbury; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Hannah, Tari, Jonny; sister, Winnie (James) Parks; brother, Robert (Kristy) Wheeland, Jr. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR's 3 at 61, Sunbury, where services will be Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment Sunbury Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to Hospice at Grady, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, OH 43015.
FINKELMAN (WOLMAN) Jean S. Finkelman, 79, of La Mesa, Cal., died Tuesday, July 30, 2002. Jean was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 11, 1923 and graduated from South High School. Jean was a homemaker who raised three children, and she was a member of B'nai B'rith Women. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Joe; her son Gary; her sister Gladys; and her parents Walter Wolman and Rae Wolman Friedman. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Einolander; son, Sandy Finkelman; sisters, Betty (Ralph) Kress and Lauretta (Ben) Weis; brothers, Jerry (Goldie) Wolman and Howard (Joe Ann) Wolman; two grandchildren, Krisa and Shena; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on August 2 at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego. Arrangements: Am Israel Mortuary.
FOGLE Dorothy M. Fogle, age 87, of Columbus went home to be with the Lord August 3, 2002. Member of The Living Word Church and the Women's Missionary Circle. Retired from General Motors and Local No. 469. Preceded in death by husband James E. Fogle; parents; sisters and a brother. Survived by daughter, Dorothy Little of Columbus; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Michaelene Fogle of Groveport; grandchildren, George (Mary Ann) Lewis, Brenda (Alan) Oyer, Pamela (Robert) Osborne, Kristen Robinson, and Kevin Fogle; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Francisco; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m., Pastor Darren Duncan officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
HARTON (STRMEN) Elizabeth J. (Strmen) Harton, age 27, died Friday morning, August 2, 2002. She was born March 31, 1975 in Mayfield Hts., Oh. Elizabeth was a graduate of Berkshire High School, Class of 1993, and received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Ohio Dominican in Columbus, Oh. She was a Police Cadet at the Columbus Police Dept., a substitute teacher in the Hilliard School System in Columbus and a Party Lite consultant. Her hobbies included long distance biking and she rode in the Bike Across America several years ago. Survived by her children, Wesley, Matthew and Isabella; parents, Peter and Joyce (Bland) Strmen; brothers, Gary Moneysmith of Granville, Oh. and Steven Strmen of Burton, Oh.; aunt, Christine Strmen of Jekyll Island, Ga.; paternal grandmother, Olga Strmen of Richmond Hts.; and maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Bland of Jekyll Island, Ga. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather Karol Strmen and maternal grandfather Edward Bland. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 6, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at RUSSELL GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL SERVICE, 15670 West High St. (Rt. 87), Middlefield, Oh. Funeral Mass Wednesday 1 p.m. a St. Helens Catholic Church, Rt. 87, Newbury, Oh. Rev. Jay McPhillips officiating. Burial Welton cemetery, Burton, Oh. Contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Strmen Harton Memorial Fund at any Huntington Nat'l Bank.
HENSON Iva Alice (Chandler) Henson, age 93, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Traditions of Gahanna. Preceded in death by husband Cecil R. Henson. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judy (Willard) Casteel of Columbus; stepson, Alfred Henson of Louisville, Ky.; grandsons, Raymond and Mark Danielson; great-grandson, Zachary Danielson of Gahanna; sister, Gertrude Mercurio of Columbus; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Monday in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Avenue (one block south of St. Rt. 161), where funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2002. Interment to follow service in Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg, Oh.
HODGE Lester E. Hodge, age 85, of Westerville, Oh., formerly of Cincinnati. Saturday, August 3, 2002. Retired from Cincinnati Gas and Electric after 37 years. Survived by wife, Ramona; daughters, Janet (Mike) Dewey of Grove City and Joanna (Paul) Hemmer of Powell; grandchildren, Elizabeth Viering and PFC Russell Viering, U.S. Army, Katherine, Andrew and Margaret Hemmer; sisters, Luella (Quentin) Benedict of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Beryl Houser of Cincinnati; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Ralph Gordon, officiating. Interment Blendon Central cemetery.
KELLY Robert O. Kelly Sr., age 70, born Aug. 2, 1932, passed away Aug. 3, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center of heart, lung and kidney failure. Retired from the City of Columbus, Division of Electricity, after 30 years of excellent and outstanding service. Preceded in death by parents Charles Sr. and Edith, brothers Charles Jr. and Albert, sister Darlene Jane and grandson Robby. Survived by wife, Sylvia; brother, James Sr. (Donna); sister, Donna Jean Harper; brother-in-law, Jim Matthews; sisters-in-law, Darlene and Donna Kelly and Sue Pitsinger; son, Robert Jr. (Donna); daughter, Jody; foster sons, Sherman (Cindy) Zeallear, Terry (Ruth) Crawford, Scott (Trina) Townsend; grandchildren, John "John Boy" (Genia), Robert III "Baby Bob" (Rachel), Joellen "Baby Jo" (Jason), Jessica (Jess), Jeffrey "Jeff", Joseph "Bud" and Josie "Papa's Baby Girl", Kelly, Eric, Kelsey, Ryan, Sarah Townsend, Jake Zeallear; great-grandchildren, Dylon, Hallie "Hillbilly", Jasmine "Jazz" and Caitlin; numberous nieces, nephews and friends. "You have brought great Joy to your family. Letting go is very difficult. We love you and will miss you always. You will be in our hearts forever." Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and then after 12noon Tuesday, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
LOVSEY Paul Lovsey, age 53, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 4 2002 at his residence. Preceded in death by parents George V. and Hazel (Byer-McInturf) Lovsey, sisters Betty Phillips, twins Mildred and Marie Lovsey, brother Jack Lovsey. Survived by wife, Wanda (Ball); children, Marcella (Jeffrey) Blevins of Columbus, Paula (Mario) Puleo of Cleveland, sibling, Ester (Jim) Barrowman, Grove City, Warren Lovsey of Malta, Richard "Dick" (Janet) Lovsey of Commercial Point, George (Brigette) Lovsey of Malta, Shirley Dean of Riverview, Fla., Charles (Linda) Lovsey of Columbus; brother-in-law, Rolla Phillips; ex sisters-in-law, Jane and Juanita Lovsey. Vistation Tuesday, 5-8 p.m., at the Grove City Christian Church, 2735 Columbus Street, Grove City. Funeral Service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the church. Eddie Clark officiating. Interment Fernwood cemetery. Messages of condolences left at www.funeralvalue.com Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Grant/Riverside, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Arrangements by NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, (614) 818-1188.
MARMOR James Edward Marmor, age 73, Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Served in U.S. Marine Corps in WW II and Korea. Member of Moweaqua Masonic Lodge #180 and the Eastview United Methodist Church. Retired and DCSC after 36 years of service. Survived by his wife of 46 years, FloraBelle; son, Michael James (Leslie) of Cincinnati; daughter, Cheryl (Tom) Peterson of Columbus; grandchildren, Justin, Alex, Molly. Memorial Service later in Moweaqua, Ill. Local arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to the Eastview Methodist Food Pantry or the charity of their choice.
MAYER It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing away of Mrs. Ellinor Mayer, age 78, on August 1, 2002. Our best friend, beloved wife of 52 years, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Born Ellinor Brinkmann in Riga, Latvia June 19, 1924, coming to the United States in 1956. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and only brother. Surviving family members include her loving husband, Josef Mayer; daughters, Elli Mayer-Rinko, Ingrid Mayer-Woods; granddaughters, Hillary and Nikki Rinko; and sons-in-law, John Rinko and Todd Woods. A memorial service will be held on August 7, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph Cathedral, 212 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio where the Mayers are members. Contributions can be made to Saint Joseph Cathedral. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME.
MONTAGUE Keith C. Montague, age 77, of 'Grove City, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2002 at home. He was a member of Our lady of Perpetual Help Church, Master Gardener and lifetime member of the Grove City Tree Commission. He was a 1944 graduate of Hilliard High School and a U.S. Army veteran. Retired from Nationwide Insurance with 40 years of service. Preceded in death by son Dan Montague. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Smyth); children, Tim Montague and his wife, Ann, Stephen Montague and his wife, Kim, Polly Bradley and her husband, John, Juliette Montague and her husband, Greg Stange, David Montague, Emily Sigrist and her husband, Bryan; grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Montague, Colleen and Hannah Bradley, Scott and Luke Sigrist; sister, Lelah Entler and her husband, Ted; brother, Wayne Montague and his wife, Barbara. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. at our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3710 Broadway, Grove City. Father Thomas Shonebarger, Celebrant. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to St. Francis Center for the Poor, 108 Mill St., McArthur, Oh. 45651.
MOORE Robert Moore, age 60, of Pickerington, Saturday, August 3, 2002 at his residence. Survived by wife, Vera; son, William (April) Moore; daughter, Tammy Moore, granddaughters, Taylor and Alyssa. Arrangements being completed by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington.
McMILLEN Donald T. McMillen, age 71, died Saturday, August 3, 2002. Survived by his children and their spouses, Cynthia A. and Ron Price, Thomas E. and Sarah McMillen, Patrick M. and Annette McMillen, Mary W. and Eric Born, Donald T. and Mary McMillen II, Robert J. and Nancy McMillen; 15 grandchildren; sisters, Mary W. Young (Richard) and Nancy A. McMillen; many special friends, including Nancy Falor. Retired from Carpenters' Local 200 after 30 years service where he served as Assistant Business Agent and President. Also retired from The State of Ohio, Office of Collective Bargaining. Graduate of Aquinas College High School, class of 1949. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Member of the Shamrock Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Moose Lodge #11, the American Legion and the VFW. Friends may call at the O'SHAUGHNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 405 E. Town St. Tuesday 2-7 p.m., where prayers will be offered at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Patrick Church, Grant Ave. at Naghten St., Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial Resurrection cemetery.
NAGY Alex Nagy, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Retired from City of Columbus Water Maintenance Department. Member of Hungarian Reformed Church. Preceded in death by wife Elizabeth, sister Ann Shirey, brothers Joe, Frank and John Nagy. Survived by daughter, Elissa Nagy; sons, Fred (Sue) Nagy, Dan (Ruth) Nagy and Ed (Kathy) Nagy; grandchildren, Amanda, Jeff, Danny, Scott, Cory and Brandi; great-grandson, Mitchell; sisters, Rosa Benyi and Margaret Benham; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St. Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. Rev. Levente Molnar officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemtery.
NICHOLS Betty M. Nichols, 81, Sunbury, Saturday, August 3, 2002. Born to the late Albert C. and Vina C. Hamilton Morris. Homemaker, worked for Whitney Insurance Co. in Sunbury and as bookkeeper for Sunbury & Cellar Lumber Company, and Shaw Pharmacy. Member of Sunbury United Methodist Church, American Legion Post # 457 Ladies Aux. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert E. Nichols; daughters, Judy (Vernon) Berry of Tucson, Ariz., Bonnie (Mark) McMillan of Gahanna; son, Mack (Sherea) Nichols of Delaware; 5 grandchildren, Robbie, Mark, Lori, Paul, Susan; 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother Kenneth Morris, sister Geraldine McNamara. Friends may call Monday 2:30-4:30 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR's 3 at 61, Sunbury, where services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m., Interment Sunbury Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to Sunbury United Methodist Church or Arthritis Foundation.
PATACCA (DeMATTEIS) Edith DeMatteis Patacca, age 91, Saturday August 3, 2002. Born November 30, 1910, in Giulianova (Teramo), Italy daughter of the late Cesare and Costanza DiStanislao DeMatteis. Longtime devoted member Immaculate Conception Parish. Preceded in death by husband Joseph, brothers and sisters-in-law Albert, Rose (Kline) DeMatteis, Bernard and Carolyn, Ernesto DeMatteis, cousins including Ethel Felice and Argie Louder. Survived by brother-in-law, Ernest Patacca; niece, Caroline (Richard) Born; nephews, Frank (Theresa) DeMatteis, Sr., Butch (Patti) DeMatteis, Charles (Donna) DeMatteis, Ida and Joseph (Judy) Patacca; many great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends including cousin, Linda Bianco and special devoted visitor, Caroline Huber. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 414 E. North Broadway. Burial Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends who wish may offer Masses in her memory c/o Immaculate Conception Church.
