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KISER Wallace C. Kiser, 89, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2002 at his daughter's home after a brief illness. A member of the Ralph Rickley Masonic Lodge #670 where he was a 32nd degree Mason. An Army veteran of WWII, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Survived by daughter, Jannie (Ken) Eppich; grandchildren, Mary (John) Vroman, Matt Williams, Debbie Peerenboom and Craig Eppich; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Kiser and sister, Kathleen Putnam. Preceded in death by wife Jannie Jeanette Kiser, granddaughter Kelli S. Mustard, parents Wallace and Melissa Kiser. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where family will receive friends Tuesday, September 3, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Masonic service held at 7 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
KOLLIN Faye Kollin, age 95, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Her loving husband Frank, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage, precedes her in death as well as her daughter Norma Jean. A long-time resident of Mansfield, Oh., she enjoyed many pleasures in life including the love of her family, antique collecting, gardening, cooking and baking. She is survived by her 2 sons, Frank (Mary Jane) Kollin and Major (Nancy) Kollin; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held for the family at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH, (614) 885-4006. Interment Mansfield Memorial Park, Mansfield, Oh.
KRANZLEY Edna Mae Kranzley (nee Samsel), wife of the late Willard Samuel Kranzley; beloved mother of Richard Luther (Evelyn June) Kranzley; loving grandmother of Richard L. II (Katherine) Kranzley and Michael Carl (Catherine) Kranzley; dear great-grandmother of Jonathan, Zachary, Karamia and Katya; sister of Kenneth and Raymond Samsel and the late Florence, Alice, Lester, Wilferd and William. Her parents Harvey and Olivia (Huff) Samsel also preceded her in death. Died September 2, 2002, age 97, residence Cincinnati, Oh., formerly of Columbus, Oh. Mrs. Kranzley was a retired seamstress for Boyertown Casket Co. A member of the Grace United Church of Christ, Southeast Lions Auxiliary, Central Ohio Rose Society and the Berwick Garden Club. Service will be held Thursday, September 5, 2002 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel at 1 p.m. JACKMAM KERCHEVAL MEYERS FUNERAL HOME, Harrison, Oh., in charge of arrangements.
LANE Pamela Marie Lane, a resident of Columbus, Oh. and formerly of Warminster, Pa., died suddenly Saturday, August 31, 2002. She was 48. She was the companion of Donald Osterhout. Born in Abington, she was a beloved daughter of Richard and Norma (Jesch) Lane. A graduate of William Tennent High School, Class of 1971 and a graduate of Ohio State with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in business administration. She was employed at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. Pam was the beloved sisters of Betty Cummings and her husband, Michael of Warminster, Richard J. Lane and his wife, Barbara of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Robert B. Lane and his wife, Linda of Denver, Colo. She was a dear friend of Julie and Gary Ash of Columbus. Relatives and friends will be received by her family from 10-11 a.m. Thursday in the Church of the Advent, Hatboro, Pa. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Pam's memory to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, 1 Reed St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147.
LAUER Arthur W. Lauer, age 63, of Butler, Oh., died Saturday, August 31, 2002 from injuries received in an accident on State Route 314 in Morrow County. Arthur was born November 14, 1938 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., son of the late Lewis F. Lauer Sr. and Lillian (Pearson) Lauer. Arthur graduated from Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls, received an Associate Degree from Erie County Technicial Institute and a Bachelors Degree at the State University of New York, all of New York State. Arthur's first job was with Nabisco in Niagara Falls. He retired from Carborundum-BP where he was employed 33 years. Following his retirement he was employed by ALTEK International and was currently working at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center in Mt. Vernon, Oh. Arthur moved to Oh. in 1974. He enjoyed motorcycling, boating, swimming, fishing, his grandchildren and his cats. Arthur was affiliated with the Church of God, Anderson, Ind. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Cynthia A. (Barr) Lauer; 4 sons, Donald A. Lauer of Wheatfield, N.Y., Douglas A. Lauer of Amsterdam the Netherlands, Daniel A. Lauer of Tonawanda, N.Y. and Paul A. Lauer of Fredericktown, Oh.; 5 grandchildren; brother, Lewis F. Lauer Jr. of Youngstown, N.Y.; sister, Dianne Havens of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lori L. Lauer, son David A. Lauer and 2 brothers Paul A. Lauer and Richard A. Lauer. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the DOWDS-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 201 Newark Rd., Mt. Vernon, Oh. 43050, where memorial service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. Eugene Fuller and Pastor Ron Ellyson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Wood cemetery, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. This obituary and guest registry are online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
LITTLE Tracey Lynn Little, age 40, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 31, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She attended Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and was employed with the Pepsi Cola Company. Predeceased by brother Christopher Little. Survived by mother, Nadell "Chris" Davidson Little Harvey; father, James A. Little of Calif.; brothers, Eric "Tony" and Bryan Little; sister, Catherine Little Walker of Cincinnati, OH; grandmother, Mary Little; very special friend, Sherry Jones; aunts, Lettie Parker, Robie Furgerson and Hattie Finch; many aunts and uncles of the Little family, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including close friends, Zonia Thompson, Linda Jones and Kaylyn "Budda" Meeks. Celebration of Life Service 8 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2002 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Rd. Dr. Donald J. Washington officiating. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until time of service. Interment Friday 10 a.m., Eastlawn cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Funeral director, Jackie Smith.
MAXWELL Richard E. "Dick" Maxwell, age 67, of Pickerington, Saturday, August 31, 2002, O.S.U. Medical Center. Born June 3, 1935 in Oakland, Calif., to the late Carl R. and Katherine ( Mullin) Maxwell. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and the Chrysler Institute. He was the manager of Dodge Motor Sports for Chrysler, and was a member of the National Hot Rod Association Hall of Fame, National Street Rod Association, American Motorcyclist Association, HSTA and SAE. Survived by his wife of 18 years, Sandy; children, Patricia (Dan) Costigan, Waterford, Mich., Katherine Lynn (Dan) Niemczak, Houston, Tex., Eric (Sandy Daugherty) Maxwell, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Susan (Rob) Stevens, Lowell, 1/2 Mich., Amy Maxwell-Peterman, Pickerington, Oh.; grandchildren, Kevin, Brian and Matthew Niemczak, Monica Peterman; brother, Charlie (Diane) Maxwell, Barrington, Ill.; sister, Janet John, Palos Park, Ill.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Donald J. Maxwell. Friends may visit 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road N. (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, Oh. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Seton Parish Catholic Church, 600 Hill Rd. N., with Deacon David J. Kruse officiating. A service of remembrance will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society or the O.S.U. Medical Center in Dick's memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com
MESZAROS Paul Meszaros, age 74, of Columbus, died suddenly, Sunday, September 1, 2002 at Doctors West Hospital. Mr. Meszaros was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church, an Army Veteran, and a member of the Aladdin Shrine Temple. Paul is preceded in death by his 3 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty; children, Brad (Pam) Meszaros, Scott (Kathy) Meszaros, Susan (Jeff) Richardson and Amelia (Kevin) Brashear; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and 2 sisters. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Pastor Rebecca Gifford-Mitchell, officiating. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkview United Methodist Church, 345 S. Brinker Ave., Columbus 43204, in Paul's memory. Go to SCHOEDINGER.COM to send letters of sympathy to the family.
MOORE Anna Mary Moore, 87, of Columbus, died September 2, 2002 at Monterey Care Center in Grove City. Born in Radcliff, Oh., February 2, 1915, daughter of the late John and Mary Alice Hagerty Donahue. She was a homemaker and member of St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus. Preceded in death by husband Donald "Skeet" Moore Sr. in 1981. Survived by son, Donald Moore Jr. of Columbus and his ex-wife, Margaret R. Moore of Mich.; granddaughter, Shelly Jean Wilbur-Moore of Alaska; special friends, Audrey and Gene Chapman, Laura and Tony Cole of Columbus; also numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Wellston on Thursday with Fr. Donald Maroon. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary cemetery in Wellston. Friends may call at the JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL, Wellston on Wednesday from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m.
MULLINS Tony Mullins, age 39, Sunday, September 1, 2002. Tony received a degree in Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University and was a member of TBDBITL. He was also an avid participant in Drum Corps International and a former employee of Goal Systems. He served as an AIDS activist and was a board member of many AIDS organizations. He is survived by his loving partner, Michael Bishoff; his mother and father, Jodi and Buck Ballard; very special friends, Bernie, Christian, Beth, Christopher, Henry, Hank and Gino; many, many additional special friends. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St. (2 blocks north of Henderson Rd.) 268-8811, where his Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Rev. Wayne Fowler officiating. Contributions may be made to the Ohio AIDS Coalition, 48 W. Whittier St., Columbus, Ohio 43206.
McCLAIN Frank McClain, age 87, departed this life Sunday, September 1, 2002 at his residence. Formerly employed with the Ohio Iron Company. Predeceased by parents Lawrence and Kate Chapman McClain, brothers Boston, King, Willie and Linton, sisters Susie, Lillie, Cora, Mattie, Elizabeth and Charlotte; wives Ethel Jones McClain and Helen McClain and step-son Henry L. Key, Jr. Survived by daughter, Patricia Perdue; sister, Carrie McClain of Sparta, GA; brother, Eddie McClain of Miami, FL; step-children, Roslyn Diggs, Columbus, Annie Tubman and James Key, both of Los Angeles, CA; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service 11 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2002 at New Zion Baptist Church, 1107 E. Mound St. Pastor Robert McCreary officiating. Fr. Ron Atwood, St. Thomas Apostle Church, assisting. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St., 447-9383. Funeral director Jackie Smith. Friends may visit between 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at the funeral home.
McINTIRE Irene G. McIntire, 72, of Delaware, died Monday evening at the Wintersong Village Nursing Home. She was born May 8, 1930 in Warrensburg, Oh. to Lewis Elmer McIntire and Elizabeth J. (Hinkle) McIntire. She had worked at Alpha Industries, Delaware and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. She had also bowled with Recreation Unlimited. Survived by a sister, Martha Louise McIntire of Delaware; numerous nieces and nephews of Delaware and Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Herbert and Lawrence and a sister Betty Jane Brown. Friends may call at the BENNETT BROWN RODMAN FUNERAL HOME, Delaware on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and where funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Corey Bane officiating. Burial will be in Oller cemetery. Those unable to attend the service may log onto www.bennettbrownrodman.com and link into the online memorial and registry page.
McNAMARA Connie B. McNamara, 43, of Delaware, passed away September 1, 2002. Connie was a Domino's Pizza employee. She was born October 3, 1958 in Marysville, Oh. She is survived by her loving mother nad step-father, Bonnie and Edgar Reichert; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jim Fish; brothers and sisters-in-law, Andy and Lisa McNamara, Jim and Deidri Reichert, all of Delaware, Rex and Linda Reichert of Williamsburg, Va., and Anthony Reichert of Columbus; nieces, Kristina, Samantha, Megan and Christina Reichert; nephews, Jason Adams, Cameron McNamara, James Fish Jr., Rex Earl and Dustin Reichert. Preceded in death by her grandparents Russell C. and Mildred Evans of Marysville, step-grandparents Martin and Emilia Reichert of Delaware. Friends may call at the BENNETT BROWN RODMAN FUNERAL HOME, Delaware on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and where a vigil of prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Delaware with Rev. Fr. Kevin Kavanagh officiating. Burial will be in York Center cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 937 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085. Those unable to attend the service may log onto www.benenttbrownrodman.com and link into the online memorial and registry page.
NIKLAS (ZOLLNER) Caroline Zollner Niklas, age 89, Monday, September 2, 2002 at home surrounded by family. Retired from Lazarus Downtown. Longtime Sunday School (CCD) Teacher at Corpus Christi. Preceded in death by husband Frank, parents John and Caroline, Sister Rose Agnes and Brother John. A devoted mother to Francis Gerald, John Thomas (Yvonne), Mary Carol (James) Liebel, Richard, Michael and Patrick (Linda); grandchildren, Christina, Andrew, Phillip, Erik, Jim, Marcia, John, Traci, Angela and Ryan; great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Haban and Agnes Parsons; brother, Richard Zollner; cousins, John Schumick and Anna George; life long friends, Josephine Heinz and Lucille Marot; nieces, nephews and other friends. Family will receive friends receive Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. Rosary 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Church, 1111 E. Stewart Ave. Burial St. Joseph cemetery.
OLIVER Baby Tayesse Cheyanne Oliver, 11 days old, passed away at Childrens Hospital. Survived by father, Delontaye Oliver; mother, Charlice Gaston; paternal grandparents, Angela (Harold) Oliver-Folsome; maternal grandparents, Melvin (Odessa) Gaston and Felicia Gaston, all of Columbus; and a host of other relatives. Private arrangements entrusted to J.W. ROSS FUNERAL HOME, 2154 E. Main St., Bexley, 268-3104.
PARKS Evelyn Howie Jordan, age 69. Service of memory Saturday 10 a.m., Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Ave. Mrs. Jordan will lie in state Friday from 12-3 p.m. in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. and after 5 p.m. in the church, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
PEARSON Rhonda L. Pearson, 32, of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., died August 31, 2002 as a result of a 4 wheel accident. Born November 19, 1968 in Columbus, Oh., daughter of Ronald Sinclair and Janice (O'Hara) Riffle. Graduated from Pt. Pleasant High School, Class of 1987. Day Care Provider. Survived by husband, Johnny Pearson Jr.; son, Jesse Pearson; daughter, Kathlene "Katie" Pearson, all of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.; mother, Janice Riffle, Columbus, Oh.; father, Ronald Sinclair, Washington State; brothers and sisters, John and Susan Rogers, Lee and Tina Sinclair, all of Jackson, Oh., Darla and Jim Devlin, Pa. and Cheryl Riffle, Columbus, Oh. Visitation Wednesday, September 4, 2002 from 6-9 p.m. at DEAL FUNERAL HOME, Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2002 with Rev. Merle Wood officiating. Burial Suncrest cemetery, Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.
POARE Raymond E. Poare, age 64, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Lifelong employee at Hank Newman's Restaurant. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Daniel (Wanda) Cochrane and David Poare; grandchildren, Jenna, Brandon, Connor, Grant, David Jr., Darrell and Dereck; brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where funeral service will be held Friday 12noon. Burial Green Lawn cemetery. Pastor Ed Muncy officiating.
ROUSE Cathy Ann Rouse, age 52, September 1, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East. Long time member of World Harvest Church. Preceded in death by parents Nathaniel and Mable Worthy, sister Gena Harrell and brother Nathaniel Worthy Jr. Survived by loving husband of 35 years, Allen Rouse; daughter, Dionne Rouse; sisters, Carolyn Givens, Sharon Johnson, Fern (Elder Magellan II) Moore and Annette and Myra Worthy; brothers, Drake and Steven (Carla) Worthy; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including special friend, Carrie Griffin. Friends may call Friday, September 6, 2002 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, 581 Seymour Ave. after 9 a.m., where family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to time of service at 11 a.m. Dr. Jerry Fryar officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, serving the family.
SCHERRER Terrence "Terry" Martin Scherrer, age 77, passed away at home on Monday, September 2, 2002. US Navy Veteran of Korean Conflict. Trained at Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NH. Served as Deck Officer (Third Mate) aboard various Merchant ships in European, Indian Oceans, and Pacific War Zones. Served aboard USS Washburn AK108 in Pacific Korean Conflict. Attended Muskingum College, The Ohio State University and graduated from Franklin Law School in 1958. Admitted to Ohio Bar in 1958. Preceded in death by parents, first wife Betty, son Mark, brother, half-brother and granddaughter. Survived by wife, Erma; sisters, Rita McCormick, Margaret Ann Sager; brother, Tom (Ruth) Scherrer; step-daughter, Sharon (Brent) Snyder; step-sons, Michael (Kelley) Griesdorn and Timothy (Meg) Griesdorn; grandchildren, Kara, Katie and Kyle Snyder, Seth, Nicolas, Melody, Timothy and Anne Griesdorn; many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2002 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 80 Martin Avenue. Pastor Trygve Skarsten officiating. Family suggest in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church or Mt. Carmel Hospice in Terry's memory. Arrangements by O.R. WOODYARD CO., 255 E. State St.
SHEETS Patricia J. (Filbin) Sheets, age 66, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 1, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Previously employed by Robert Shaw for 17 years. Enjoyed bingo, gardening and cooking, and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by stepfather Russell Pinney, aunts and uncle Helen and Al Bullard, Rose White, father Robert Filbin. Survived by husband, Richard; mother, Mary Pinney; sons, Jerry Davis, Mark Davis, Greg (Penny) Davis, Rex Davis, Rick (Debbie) Sheets; daughters, Robin (Dave) Blankenship, Sherri (Jeff) Lewellyn, Kathy (Chet) Lanham, Debbie (Kevin) Focht, Theresa Sheets; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave. where service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Father Bernard McClory celebrant. Interment St. Joseph cemetery.
