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MACE Karen Ann Mace, 58, Lancaster, Oh., Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She worked as a cashier at the Big Bear Grocery. Survived by daughters, Cinda (Dan) Coe of Canal Winchester and Katherine (Mark) Hoban of Lancaster, Oh.; 5 grandchildren, Alex, Lindsay and Jessica Coe, Riley Hunter and Eva Lillian Hoban. Preceded in death by parents Karl and Martha (Larson) Krusie. Visitation Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, 222 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, Oh., where funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. Pastors Russell Johnson and Matthew Archibald officiating. Cremation to follow the service. Donations can be made to the Fairfield County Heart Association.
MASTERS Velma J. Masters, age 86, of Gahanna, died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Member of Stonybrook United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband Gilbert M. Masters. Survived by sons, Jack Masters and Bob (Janice A.) Masters of Columbus; grandsons, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Masters and Michael A. Masters and fiancée, Kellee Howell; great-grandchildren, Kristena Torr, Lauren Masters and Cameron Masters; sister, Georgiana Hartzel of Jersey Shore, PA; niece, Rita (George) Fulboam. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where the Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002, with Dr. Gary W. Exman, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Stonybrook United Methodist Church, 485 Cherrybottom Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 in her memory. E-mail expressions of sympathy to vmasters8@schoedinger.com.
MENDOZA Josephine E. Mendoza, age 75, of Pataskala, passed away peacefully August 12, 2002 in the loving presence of her 5 children. Josephine "Jody" was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 1996. Jody was a dedicated mother and had countless friends. She will be greatly missed by all who have known her, including many relatives with whom she spent a large part of her life in St. Louis, Mo. Josephine managed her life with drive and determination, never letting obstacles keep her from living the way she wanted. She was a working mother, when the term did not really exist, and still provided the nurturing and loving care needed to manage a household of seven. Coming from a poor family in Wellsville, Mo., Josephine never complained of the lack of material possessions, but proud of her own family's resolve to maintain their well being during the Depression. She was also fascinated with her ancestry, which included Native American heritage. Josephine cooked "real" Mexican Food and loved classical piano music. She had a passion for reading, and although she never traveled extensively, she was herself very knowledgeable and experienced foreign shores more vividly than those who have been there. Her love for life never ended, as evident in her brief, but aggressive battle against cancer....ultimately, the one obstacle she could not overcome. Survived by children, Linda (Nawal) Pandey, Worthington, Howard (Annie) Mendoza, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Toni (Harvey) Mikesell, McMurray, Pa., Steve (Maggie) Mendoza, Lancaster and Nick (Phyllis) Mendoza, Gahanna; grandchildren, Christa (Art) Collazo, Patrick, Nichole, Meagan, Ryan, Anita, Angie and Matthew; 1 great-granddaughter. Josephine also leaves behind her canine friend of many years, "Tippy" who was a devoted companion and dearly loved. Friends may visit Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road North (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Fr. Jim Ogurchock officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Online condolences available to the family at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
MILLER A funeral service for Arthur H. Miller, age 72, of Hebron, Oh., will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2002 at the Kirkersville Chapel of HENDERSON, Van ATTA & JOHNSTON FUNERAL SERVICE with Rev. William Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkersville cemetery where military honors will be observed. Mr. Miller, who served in the United States Marine Corps during WW II, died August 14, 2002 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1930 in Columbus, Oh. to the late John W. and Bessie (Lamp) Miller. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a former member of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. Surviving are wife, Roberta Miller, Hebron; children, Arthur A. Miller, Columbus, Donna M. (John) Paulsen, Johnstown, David "Craig" Miller, Hebron, Boyd G. (Patricia) Miller, Pataskala, Frieda (Kevin) Shoemaker, Pataskala; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Miller, Robert; sister, Bess Lang; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by a son Rodney Miller and many brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2002 at the funeral home, 285 East Main Street, Kirkersville.
MINUS David M. Minus, 42, died in his home outside San Francisco on July 29. Between 1964 and 1977 he had lived with his parents, brother and sister in Worthington and Bexley. He was a 1977 graduate of the Columbus Academy. He was the husband of Hae-Lim Minus of San Francisco. Mr. Minus held degrees from Williams College and the Boston University School of Management. He had worked in the San Francisco Bay area for the last 15 years, and in recent years had been national operations director for Internet Pictures (iPIX). Earlier this year he had started his own business and was looking forward to helping others make their work lives part of a whole and meaningful existence. He fought valiantly in recent years against melanoma and the disease of alcoholism. He used his experience, humor and his great spirit to help others with their own struggles. Survivors include his wife and two children, Justin and Erin of San Francisco; his mother, Nancy DeWitt Minus of Nantucket, MA; his father and stepmother, Paul and Jean Minus of South Orleans, MA; a brother, Stephen of San Anselmo, CA; his grandmother; two stepbrothers; a stepsister; a niece and nephew; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held on Ocean Beach in San Francisco on August 4. A Service of Death and Resurrection was held August 10 at the Orleans United Methodist Church, Orleans, MA (on Cape Cod) and he was buried in the Orleans cemetery next to his sister, Susan.
PACK James Okey Pack, age 74, of Columbus and Perrysville, Oh., died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Kobacker House, Hospice at Riverside. He was retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers Local #18 and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran and a lifetime member of VFW Post 8586 in Perrysville, Oh. His parents, step-father and 1 son, preceded him in death. His survivors include his wife, Mary; sons, Robert (Alice) Pack of Pa., Donald Pack of N.Y. and James E. Pack of Columbus; daughters, Candy Leezer, Julie Rubel and Karen Szabo, all of Columbus, Patricia Conners of London, Oh. and Brenda Rodriguez of Reynoldsburg, Oh.; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Louise (Bill) Burns of Columbus and Bessie Pierce of Haydenville, Oh.; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington with Rev. G.A. Haubrich officiating. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Miller Family cemetery, Waterloo, Oh. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Kobacker House, Hospice at Riverside for the many kindnesses extended to them.
PARROTT Donald Dean Parrott of near Magnetic Springs, went home to be with his heavenly father early Wednesday morning at the Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville. Born March 18, 1907, he was a lifelong devoted member of the Magnetic Springs United Methodist Church, having served in most of the church and Sunday school offices. A graduate of the Magnetic Springs High School, he and his brother Chester founded the Parrott Implement Company in 1946, at which business he could regularly be found until shortly before his last illness and death. During his life he actively promoted the community interests, serving as president of the Richwood Community Apartments at the time they were dedicated in 1972, member of Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School Advisory Committee, Union County representative to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, member of the Union County Board of Health, Trustee of NUAC, was an organizer and supporter of the annual Richwood Springenfest, and until the age of 94 was actively engaged in the North Union Community Recycling Effort, and was a past president of the former Richwood Lions Club. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias at Magnetic Springs. Among his many unsought honors were Honorary Chapter Farmer of the Leesburg-Magnetic Springs FFA, Union County Senior Citizen of the Year, Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, the Central Ohio Hall of Fame, as well as recognition for his support of the North Union Local School in the installation of the track and athletic complex, development of the Richwood Emergency Assistance Program, and continuing support of Springenfest. Preceded in death by his parents William J. and Rose (Bonnett) Parrott. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Dorothy (Ballard) Parrott, whom he married
on April 4, 1931 at Fletcher, Oh.; 3 children, Kathryn Kay (John) Bishop of Marysville, William L. (Sally) Parrott of near Magnetic Springs and Richard E. (May) Parrott of Marysville; grandchildren, Mark (Michele) Bishop, Kendra (Stephen) Hamby, Mary Jean (Nevin) Smith, Rita (James) Monroe, Donald (Connie) Parrott, Anne (Damon) Crabtree, Karen (Rick) Rausch, Robert Parrott, Neil (Sally) Parrott and Angela Rowlett. Together with 19 great-grandchildren. He is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, relatives and a host of friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday August 17, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Magnetic Springs U.M. Church, with the Revs. Stephen Hamby and Mo Dunn officiating. Christian Burial will follow at the Claibourne cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the STOFCHECK FUNERAL HOME in Richwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donald D. and Dorothy B. Parrott Scholarship, for North Union Students c/o North Union High School Treasurer at 401 N. Franklin St., Richwood, Oh. 43344.
PETTIS William "Peal" Sherman Pettis "Pops", 73, Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Westminister-Thurber Rehab Center. Former construction worker for City of Columbus and Bexley. Preceded in death by parents, John and Emma Pettis; brother, Paul Pettis; sister, Celestine Pettis. Survived by son, Michael (Teresa) Thomas; sister, Dorothy Pettis; step-sons, James E. (Harvellia) Thomas, Jr., Keith A. Preston, Rodney M. Thomas; step-daughters, Gloria J. Thomas, Constance C. Thomas, Linda C. (John) Smith; granddaughter, Terrika Thomas; nephews, Paul Pettis, Jr. and Fred Brock; nieces, Dorothy Howard of Cleveland and Joyce Pettis; other relatives and friends. Service 8 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2002, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until time of Service. Bishop Seaborn Bishop, Officiant. Interment 12 p.m. Saturday, Evergreen cemetery.
RASOR Hazel Snyder Rasor, 62, of Delaware, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was a member and Choir Director for the Stratford St. Paul United Methodist Church. Owner of the Suburban Shoppe. A member of the Aladdin Temple Shrine Ladies Past Masters Unit, and a member of the Kiwanis Club. She served on the Olentangy Local School Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals for Liberty Township. She is survived by son, Stuart Snyder; daughter, Carolyn (Ronald) Van Dyne; grandchildren, Audrey and Darren Van Dyne; and mother, Myra Neisser. Preceded in death by husband Jerry C. Rasor and father Robert H. Neisser. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. Craig Arnold officiating. Interment Muhlenberg Township cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice in her name.
SAUER Wallace B. Sauer, 86, of Coshocton, Oh., died Wednesday, August 14, 2002. Visitation Saturday, August 17, from 12noon-2 p.m. at Presbyterian Church in Coshocton, 4th and Chestnut Sts., Coshocton, where Memorial service will be held in the Custer Chapel at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Coshocton County, 230 S. 4th St., Coshocton, Oh. 43812 or Presbyterian Church in Coshocton, 4th and Chestnut Sts.
SHIRK Frieda Shirk, 84, of Marysville, died Wednesday, August 14, 2002. Arrangements are pending with UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME, Marysville.
SLADE William Thurman Slade, age 69, August 11, 2002 at OSU Hospital East. Retired employee from D.I.S.C.O. of the Federal Government. Past member of the Toastmaster's Club. Member of the Ambassadors for Christ Church. Preceded in death by parents Thurman and Willie Mae Slade and sister Thelma Peaks. Survived by sister, Marjorie (David) Head; nieces, Tanya Peaks, Fonda Smith of Chicago, Ill., Shelly Jenkins of Visalia, Calif. and Annamarie Head; nephews, David and Devron; and many other great-nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call Saturday, August 17, 2002 at the CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Fifth Ave. after 9 a.m., where family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to time of service at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Lonnell E. Johnson officiating. Interment Eastlawn cemetery.
SMITH Sarah Kathleen Smith, age 94, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She retired from H. Braun Drug Company after many years of service as a stenographer. Sarah was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Sarah Smith, step-mother Evelyn Smith, brother Thomas Smith, sisters Martha Patridge and Ruth Helser, brother-in-law Raymond Patridge, step-brother Robert E. Smith Jr., niece Jo-Ann Beiter and nephew Thomas S. Helser. Sarah is survived by her nieces, Nancy Brenstuhl, Rebecca Helser, Kay Smith and Cindy Sprague; nephews, Emerson Smith and Jim Smith; and many cousins. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., where friends may call one hour prior to the service from 12Noon–1 p.m. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221 in her memory.
TANG Thomas N. Tang Jr., 43, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. on August 9, 2002. 1976 graduate of Marion Franklin High School in Columbus and 1980 graduate of Ohio University. Employed at AT&T Cincinnati. Preceded in death by his father Thomas Tang Sr., grandparents Robert and Alice Tang and uncles Robert and Maximo Tang. Survived by loving mother, Evelyn Tang; brother, Andre (Kelly) Tang; sisters, Felicia (Robert) Davis, Angela (Warren) Johnson; nieces, Tonisha, Cicely and Patrice Davis, Dominique, Eaisha and Jasmine Johnson; grandmother, Symmathie L. Hopkins, all of Columbus; aunt, Cecelia Allenworth of Dallas, TX; uncles, Edward (Janice) Tang, Daniel Tang of Chicago, Il; great-aunts, Symenzie Murphy, Alicia Foster, Ruby Tang, Ruth Smith; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6-8 p.m. at the Thompson Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, 6943 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati. Mr. Tang will lie in state Friday, August 16, 2002 from 11 a.m. until 12noon at the GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St. Columbus. Funeral service 1 p.m. Pastor William Talley III eulogizing. The family will receive friends from 12noon until 1 p.m. Burial at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.
TROTTER Virginia "Ginny" L. Trotter, 75, Delaware, Tuesday, August 13, 2002. Graduate Central High School, Class of 1944. Music was her life. Former choir director for Hyatts United Methodist Church, McKendree UMC, Maize Manor UMC, Columbus. Charter member Ohio Heartland Chapter of Sweet Adelines Int., member Hyatts United Methodist Church, Crystal Light Quartet. Enjoyed tap dancing, performed at Buckeye Lake Crystal Ballroom, active with Grandparents Living Theater. Survived by husband of 56 years, Phil Trotter Sr.; sons, Phil Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, Mark (Kathy) of Delaware; 4 grandchildren, Kathleen, Sarah, Kevin (Misty) and Micah; 2 great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Trevor. Friends may call Friday 5-8 p.m. at DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 75 W. William St. (SR 36), Delaware, where service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Oller cemetery. Memorial contributions Ohio Heartland Chorus, 76 Euclid Ave., Delaware, OH 43015.
TSCHOFEN Bettina Carol Tschofen, age 83, of Columbus, formerly of East Aurora, N.Y., died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Wesley Glen Health Care Center. Retired Registered Nurse and preceded in death by husband Herbert J. Tschofen and daughter Lynne C. Tschofen. Survived by son, Peter W. (Kathy L.) and granddaughter, Deborah K. Tschofen of Worthington; sisters-in-law, Winifred Isaac of Williamsville, N.Y. and Judith Isaac of Novato, CA; dear friend, Ruth Coons of Westerville. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I 270). Additional service at the Kenneth Howe Funeral Home, East Aurora, N.Y. with interment at Elmlawn cemetery. Contributions may be made to Odessey Hospice, 6432 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Oh. 43068 in the memory of Bettina C. Tschofen.
WARD Jorja Ward, nee Schaffran, age 42, of Canal Winchester, entered into eternal rest August 12, 2002. She was employed for 23 years with the Ohio Department of Education as a computer programmer/analyst. Preceded in death by mother Kjung-ja (Mariko) Schaffran. Those left to cherish her memory are, loving husband, Daniel; father, Herman Schaffran; sisters, Margaret (Charlie) Reyes and Sheila (Bill) Norris; nephews, Joshua and Jake Reyes; and many extended family members and friends. Jorja loved ballroom dancing, the outdoors, and traveling. She will be sadly missed by all who came to know her. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002, at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Those who wish may make contributions in Jorja's memory to the Gynecologic Oncology Fund #308907, OSU Medical Center Development, 1375 Perry St., 5th Floor, Columbus, Oh. 43201.
WRIGHT Mr. Theodore Wright affectionately known as Ted went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2002. Ted was born May 3, 1940 in Columbia, S.C. to Mr. Theodore Wright Sr. and Mrs. Wreatha Washington Wright. Ted entered the U.S. Army on November 7, 1963 serving during the Vietnam Era, he was honorably discharged on November 1, 1965. He came to Columbus and united with the First A.M.E. Zion Church where he was a faithful member of the Music Department singing with the Sanctuary, Inspirational and Tempelairs Choirs. Ted was preceded in death by his parents and his Christian mother Mrs. Willa Mae Robinson. He leaves to cherish his memory, brother, Samuel Wright of Salem, N.J.; niece, Melissa Wright; nephew, Mark Wright, both of Wilmington, Del.; his caregiver, Mrs. Evelyn Gibbs; special Christian friends, Sis. Katherine Dowsey and Sis. Kellee Gresham and the entire First Church family. Funeral service will be held at the First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 873 Bryden Rd. on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., viewing hour will be 8:30-9:30 a.m. Rev. Vincent T. Frosh officiating. The interment will take place at Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER MID-TOWN CHAPEL.
ANDERSON Billy Joe Anderson, 55, of Marysville, Oh., went home to be with his Lord Thursday, August 15, 2002. His wife of 30 years, Keren and 4 wonderful children survive him. They are, (daughter) Leenita and Ronald Elliott of Lewis Center, Oh. and children, Lindsey, Rachel and Emily; (daughter) Laurita and Rev. Dean Baber of Florence, S.C. and daughter, Sydney; (daughter) Billie Jo and William Slone of Delaware, Oh. and children, Cody and Hannah and (son) Michael Todd and Mary Anderson of Milford Center, Oh. and children, Katherine and Michael. He was also anticipating the birth of 2 additional grandchildren. He was loved by the extended family of father-in-law, Chester I. Miller of London, Oh. He had a very special friend, Michael Seitz of Springfield, Oh. He is one of 9 children of Everett and Anna Anderson of Columbus, Oh., who preceded him in death, along with brothers Jack and Bob of Columbus and 1 sister Shirley Knight of St. Albans, W.Va. He was born on June 8, 1947 in Red Jacket, W.Va. His brothers survive him, Donald of Columbus, Roger of Obetz and Rick of London, Oh. He is survived by 2 sisters, Thelma McSweeney of Columbus, Betty Murphy of Marmet, W.Va.; numerous nieces, nephews, many wonderful friends and family. Bill was a devoted Christian with a great love for the Lord. Bill was anointed of the Lord as a gifted leader of praise and worship. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and loved fishing and the outdoors. Friends may call Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the EBERLE FUNERAL HOME, 103 N. Main St., London, Oh. A celebration of life service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the International Church of Christ, 3333 E. National Rd., Springfield, Oh. There will be a viewing 30 minutes prior to the service. Rev. Richard Blevins and Rev. Dean Baber will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Chester and Rachel Miller Missions Foundation Fund, 3333 E. National Rd., Springfield, Oh.
