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NORTH Mary Elizabeth North, 77, died September 8, 2002 at her residence. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at CROUSE-KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH, with Rev. Richard Burgie officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson cemetery, Blacklick, OH. Mrs. North was born April 25, 1925 in Gahanna, OH to the late Ray and Florence Souder Swick. She was a former employee of 22 years with Johnstown Manufacturing Co., Inc. Survived by a daughter, Phyllis (Dean) Lee of Lakewood, NM, son, Ralph (Joanne) North of Johnstown, daughter, Carol Reed of Johnstown, daughter and son-in-law, Toby Justice and Bob Subler of Johnstown; one sister-in-law, Eunice Swick of Pataskala; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and all the many young people she has opened her home to and lives she has touched. Preceded in death by her husband Vern E. North, five brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1435 W. Main St., Suite B, Newark, OH 43055-9810. An online memorial will be located at: crousekaubersammons.plan4ever.com
PEPON Marjorie E. Pepon, 87, of Westerville, OH, and formerly of Port Clinton, OH died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at the Village at Westerville Nursing Center, Westerville, OH. Mrs. Pepon was born April 11, 1915 in Cleveland, OH to Carry and Harriot (Kennan) Ronk. She married
Francis "Prince" Pepon in Port Clinton, OH on July 25, 1936, and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2000. Mrs. Pepon and her husband owned and operated Urb's Café in Port Clinton, OH for several years. She also worked for Standard Products, Cedar Point's Gift Shop, East Harbor Store and Uhlman's Department Store in Port Clinton. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Port Clinton, OH, and then St. John Neumann's Church in Sunbury, OH until unable to attend. She was a past member of the Port Clinton Yacht Club and also worked as a volunteer at H.B. Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton. Survivors include her son, Daniel (Ann) Pepon of Grandbury, TX; daughters, Margie Contos of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Virginia "Ginny" (John) Wallace of Galena, OH; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Lewis (Lucille) Ronk of Pinellas Park, FL. Marge was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Funeral service will be conducted by Fr. Raymond Ensman 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 in the GERNER-WOLF-BROSSIA-MARSH FUNERAL HOME, Port Clinton, OH. Interment will follow in Galena cemetery, Galena, OH, where graveside service will be conducted by Reverand James Walter at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. before visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
REDMOND Charles D. Redmond, age 88, of Upper Arlington, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He graduated from West High School, The Ohio State University and received a degree from Franklin Law School in 1954. Charles was owner and operator of Tabco, a distributor for Gulf Oil, before pursuing his law practice. For many years, he was a member of Miller Avenue E.U.B. church and since 1970, Trinity United Methodist Church. Charles provided leadership and inspirational guidance to the United Methodist Church on local and national levels. He served a term as member of the General Board of Social Concern. In 1976, Charles was appointed by and worked closely with Bishop Dwight Loder as Chancellor for the West Ohio Annual Conference. He served as Chairman and since 1975 as a member of the Board of Trustees of Riverside Methodist Hospital, more recently, Ohio Health. Charles also served as a member and Chairman of Boards at Wesley Glen Retirement Center, The University Club and Scioto Country Club. He was preceded in death by his father John Redmond, mother Hazel, stepmother Grace, wife Pearle Mae Redmond in 1972, son Paul C. Redmond M.D. in 1998 and brothers John, Earl and Paul Redmond. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Sisson of Santa Fe, NM; daughter-in-law, Astrid Skeie Redmond; sister, Hazel Harper; brother, George (Dorothy) Redmond of Alabama; grandchildren, Mark Redmond and Missy Redmond Guay; great-grandchildren, Astrid, Billy and Caroline Guay; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marcia and Rex Ogle of Westerville. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Riverside Methodist Hospital Foundation, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43214.
SCHAEFER Rev. Fr. Francis Schaefer of the Columbus Diocese, entered into rest, September 5 in Parma, OH. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Frances Schaefer. Dearest brother of Frances Russell (Robert) of Fl. and the late Wilbur (Coletta), Helen Vortman (Roy), Dorothy Zimmer (John), Joseph M. (Ruth) and Mildred Schmenk (William); also uncle of 14. Friends may call Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at BERRY FUNERAL HOME, 23040 Center Ridge Road, Westlake and Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Annunciation Church, 4697 W. 130th Street, Cleveland. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, September 13, 11 a.m. at Annunciation Church. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th Street, Cleveland 44119 or to Holy Family Home, 6707 State Road, Parma 44134.
SMOOT Donald Ray Smoot "Son", age 47, born in Madison, W. Va. departed this life on Friday, September 6, 2002 at the O.S.U. East Hospital. An employee of the Carpenters Union and member of Refuge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father Dennie Ray Smoot. Survived by his loving mother, Joanna Smoot; sisters, Alecia Preston, Diane, Darcella and Deitra Smoot, all of Columbus, OH; brothers, Dana (Linda) and Arthur Dale Smoot, also of Columbus, OH; special friend, Jauren Carter, of Columbus; grandmother; 6 nieces, 6 nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at the Refuge Baptist Church, 400 N. 20th Street. Rev. Kaiser Jones, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
TRUMBULL Robert E. Trumbull, age 76, Sunday, September 8, 2002 at his residence. Member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Retired from Limbach Co. World War II US Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, wife Luella (Greene) Trumbull and sister Dorothy McCune. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Miller, of NC, Susan (Michael) Finks and Denise (Michael) Kerber, all of Columbus; grandchildren, Robert Miller, Tina Leisure, Annette Kennedy, Gregory Sauer, Daniel, Zachary and Alex Kerber; great-grandchildren, Cloe Sauer, Colton Kerber and Kelsey Leisure; sister, Marilyn Riley; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend Irene Guiler. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, September 11, 2002, 10 a.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Dr. Rev. Fr. Mark Ghiloni Celebrant. Family will receive friends Tuesday 6-9 p.m. in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave., (one block south of SR 161). Entombment to follow service at Resurrection cemetery, Lewis Center, Oh.
WHITT Jack E. (Wolfman) Whitt, age 54, of Mt. Vernon, Saturday, September 7, 2002 at Knox Community Hospital. Self employed contractor. Enjoyed playing music, fishing and bingo. Preceded in death by father Clarence W. Whitt, Sr. and brother Clarence E. Whitt, Jr. Survived by wife, Nancy; children, Frank (Lynn) Whitt of Sunbury, Chey (Michelle) Whitt of Ashley, Gary Baldwin, Sonny Baldwin, Julia (Chris) Shoults, all of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Tyler, Elena, Jordyn, Cassady, Ann and Christopher; mother, Dorothy Whitt of Sunbury; sisters, Susan (George) Withrow of Sunbury, Joyce (Pat) Mason and Sandy Russell, both of Columbus; numerous nieces and nephews; honorary friend, Bobby Denny. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Interment Trenton cemetery, Condit. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to the Ronald McDonald House in Jack's memory.
WILLIAMS Craig Williams, age 49, died Sept. 6, 2002. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St.
WILLIAMS David M. Williams, age 81, of Westerville. Sunday, September 8, 2002. Employed by North American Rockwell Aviation as a design engineer and retired from Kal Kan Foods as Project Engineer. Graduated from Toronto High School in 1939 and The Ohio State University in 1950, BS in Mechanical Engineering. Member and Vernabal Dean of Acacia Fraternity at OSU. Army Veteran of World War II, 14th Armored Division in Europe. Member of Westerville Kiwanis Club 1963-1968; Hoover Yacht Club 1968-1999 where he was named Sportsman of the Year in 1997; 50 year member Church of the Master United Methodist where he was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School class and on the building committee; also member of Blendon Lodge #339 F and AM. Survived by wife of 51 years, Patti Pfeifer Williams; daughter, Jerilyn (Tim) Barlowe of Sidney, OH; grandchildren, Matt (Jennifer) Barlowe of Westerville and Sara Barlowe of Sidney, OH; sister, Frances Blewitt of Streetsboro, OH; sisters-in-law, Jackie Jacober of Lebanon, OH and Barbara Williams of Poland, OH; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Lester and Mildred Williams and brothers Harry and Harold Williams. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., Dr. David Hogg officiating. Interment Northlawn Memory Gardens. Contributions may be given to Central Ohio Parkinson Society, Church of the Master United Methodist or Heartland Hospice. Masonic service Tuesday at 9 p.m.
WONN (BRICKER) Ruth Bricker Wonn, age 76, died on Sept. 9, 2002, at Mt. Carmel East. Former resident of Nelsonville, moving to Columbus in 1940. Preceded in death by parents Burns M. and Rhea Hoodlet Coakley, sister Mary Parrish, husbands George Bricker and Charlie Wonn and beloved grandson Gregg Levin. Past member of Swiss Edelweiss Damenchor, former Sunday school teacher and Deacon at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, past president of Whitehall Lioness Club, current member of the Whitehall Area Lions and recipient of the Melvin Jones Award, graduate of Bexley High School class of '44. Survived by children, Dianne (Peter) Cremer of Grandview, Casey (Dianna K.) Bricker of Reynoldsburg, OH, and Molly (Tommy) McCullough of Johnstown; grandchildren, Kelsey and Cameron Feathers, Tracy (Bobby) Shreve, George Cremer, Nicholas Schuler, Tommy and Emily McCullough; great-grandson, Louis Sebring Levin; brother, C.H. Coakley of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; niece, Betsy Parrish and nephew, Larry Parrish. The family would like to thank caregivers David Arnett and Lion Kathy Whiteman. As Mom has requested, please, no flowers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pilot Dogs, Inc., 625 W. Town St., Columbus 43215 to aid the blind and sight impaired. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at WOODYARD EAST CHAPEL, 2300 E. Livingston Ave. Private family burial at Forest Lawn cemetery.
AUGUSTINE Lori Ann Augustine, age 36, of Westerville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at her residence. Lori worked for the State of Ohio in the Bureau of Jobs and Family Services and she graduated from Columbus State Community College in December 1988 with a degree in Computer Science. Survived by father, Joseph S. Augustine of Mansfield and mother, Darlene (Vogel) Fitzpatrick of Washington Court House; sisters, Lisa (Craig) McClanahan of Columbus, Linn (David) Driscoll and her beloved niece, Jessica Driscoll, both of Washington Court House; longtime friend, Doug and her special friend, Jeff. Per Lori's wishes, there will be no services. Service completed with NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com
BECK Martha Lee Beck (nee Hauck), 74, beloved mother of Karen Gaynor (Pete), Anne Beck-Schwartzwalder, Kathy Casterton (Tom), Marcia Beck, Tamara Sokol (Eli, deceased), Fran Beck (Rus Burchard), Thomas Beck (Rena) and Molly Beck (Chas Honton); loving grandmother of Jennifer, Amanda, Jonathan, Matthew, Julienne, W. Benjamin, Victoria, Nicholas, Aaron and Elizabeth; dear great-grandmother of Page, Tyler, Asa and Tucker; dearest daughter of the late Leo and Inez (nee Messer) Hauck; dear sister of Leo Hauck (Carol) and Sue Jolley (Mike). passed away Monday, September 9, 2002. Memorials may be forwarded to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 4500 Rockside Road, Independence, Oh 44131. Prayer Service at the funeral home Friday, September 13, 2002 at 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Corner of State Road and Snow Road, Parma, Oh. Cremation by Busch Crematory. Friends may call at the BUSCH FAMILY CHAPEL, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. (440)842-7800. www.buschfuneral.com
BERNARD John A. Bernard, age 66, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2002 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Sue; children, John (Ginny), Linda, Victoria (Dave) Bruning, Judee (Jeff) Diehl, Sandra, David, Daniel, Jeff (Heather); 10 loving grandchildren; sister, Joan Peters; brother-in-law, John Dobyns; nieces and nephews. Private family Funeral Mass with Rev. Fr. Rodric J. DiPietro Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Social Services, 197 E. Gay St. 2nd floor Cols., OH 43215 in his memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL.
BLAIR Rosemary C. Blair, age 71, of Upper Arlington went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was retired after 20 years from Columbus Public Schools as a field librarian. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Guy Blair; sons and daughters-in-law, Guy and Maureen Blair of Hilliard and Tom and Sally Blair of London, OH; grandchildren, Misty (Matt) Decker, Jeanette Blair and Tommy Blair; great grandson, Matthew Decker II. She graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1949 and The Ohio State University in 1953 with a B.S. in Education and she received her Master of Arts Degree in 1980 at the age of 49. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, where she was a past officer and board member. She was a former editor of several publications of the Columbus Public Schools throughout the State of Ohio. Rosemary attended Hilltop Community Church. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2002. Reverend Leanne Parden officiating. Interment Union cemetery, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westside Christian Academy Building Fund, 179 N. Huron Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204 or to a charity of choice, in her memory.
CHAPLIN Dorothy L. Chaplin, formerly of Thada Ln. Columbus, OH died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 at Wyandot County Nursing Home, Upper Sandusky, OH. Attended the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus in the 1930's. Active member of the Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Assoc. STOMBAUGH-BATTON FUNERAL HOME, 419-396-7520.
DROSAK Michael Drosak, 55, Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at Mt. Carmel West. Loving father and grandpa. Preceded in death by parents Mary and John Drosak. Survived by wife, Stephanie Carter; daughter, Mania' (Brian) Pothorski; brothers, John Drosak and Joseph (Marlene) Drosak; grandchildren, Jerrick, Anya, Robbie; stepchildren, Christina, Shawn and Laura Carter. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Saturday 1-2 p.m., where memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday.
FERRELL John Edward Ferrell, age 36, of Columbus, Oh. passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Preceded in death by grandparents Flora and Eugene Wess, Litha and Thomas Ferrell, brother Mark Ferrell, and niece Ashley Gaffney. Survived by wife, Pamela; daughters, Sabrina and Katlyn; son, Hunter; parents, Theresa (Raleigh) Seward of Columbus, and Bernard (Pam) Ferrell of Obetz; sisters, Bernadean (Dean) DeCicco of Gahanna, Veannie (Rick) Johnson of Five Points; brother, Shawn (Peggy) Seward of Columbus; grandparents, Marilyn and Edgar Exline of Columbus; mother and father-in-law, David and Judy Bell; sister-in-law, Marsha Bell of Ashville; brother-in-law, Tony Bell of Columbus; nephews, Adam Veno, Jared Gaffney, Collin Gaffney, Shawn Seward Jr., Justin Moore; nieces, Brandie Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Cindy Moore; many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Friends may call at O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. Friday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Hilock Community Church, Avenue U, Columbus. Pastor Eddie Back officiating. Interment Mifflin Township cemetery.
GILLIE The Honorable William T. Gillie, former Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at First Community Village at the age of 87. He is best known for his enthusiasm and knowledgeable participation in everything he pursued. Judge Gillie received his undergraduate degree at Western Reserve University and graduated from Cleveland Law School, now known as Cleveland-Marshall Law School at Cleveland State University. After serving in the U.S. Navy in WW II, he practiced law for 8 years in Urbana, Oh. He then served as a jurist in Central Ohio for more than 40 years. He served for 4* years on the municipal bench in Urbana, 12 years on the Franklin County Municipal Court, and 25 years on the Common Pleas Court. He presided over many controversial cases during his tenure in the Court of Common Pleas including the John Shrader civil murder trial. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with his findings. Judge Gillie said that the trial court bench was, "the best job in government". He was highly regarded by his colleagues and was "everyone's favorite judge". Bruce Campbell of the Columbus Bar Association said, "His knowledge was surpassed only by his compassion, humility and humanity." Judge Gillie's contributions to Columbus extend beyond his professional life. He would rarely say no when asked to participate. He was very active in the First Unitarian Universalist Church and served on many boards and committees in the community. He most recently served on the Board of the American Federation for Aging Research-Ohio, and the Columbus Historical Society Board of Trustees. He served on many CBA committees including the ethics committee, and is featured in a jury video. As a result of his passion for his Scots heritage, he was active in the Mid-Ohio Heritage Association and the Scottish American Cultural Society. He formerly served on the boards of the Red Cross and Leukemia Society, among many others. Judge Gillie and his late wife, Catherine were married
for more than 60 years and due to Catherine's community activism, he used to say that "Catherine was the best gift I ever gave Columbus". He loved to play chess and hockey, and was often found whittling in his chambers as he pondered his rulings. He was honored in June of this year with the 2002 Living History Award from the Columbus Historical Society for his lifelong contributions to Central Ohio. He is preceded in death by his wife Catherine and son Douglas and is survived by his children, Gillian Trescott, James T. (Jamie) Gillie and Geoffrey (Carole) Gillie, all of Calif.; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd., 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2002. A Reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to a charity of their choice in his memory. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh., 614-885-4006.
GLASSBURN Walden Glassburn, age 87, of Chillicothe died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 following a brief illness. Husband of Leona Thompson Glassburn. Survived by daughter, Barbara Duncan of Lancaster; son, David Glassburn of Chillicothe; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Founder of Glassburn's Pottery in Chillicothe. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday in the FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME, Chillicothe. Burial to follow in Greenlawn cemetery, Frankfort. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www.fawcett-palmer.com
GRIFFITH Richard F. "Rick" Griffith, 49, of South Vienna died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 as the result of an automobile accident. Born September 28, 1952 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of William Henry and Esther Jean (Jenneve) Griffith. He retired after 24 years as a Lietenant from the US Navy, having served in submarines. A veteran of the Vietnam and Desert Storm wars, he was also a member of the VFW. Currently Rick was serving as the chef at the Madison County Senior Center. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Sue Griffith; sons, Richard F. (Maribeth) Griffith, Jr. and Kevin J. (Michelle) Griffith, both of Virginia Beach, VA; daughters, Amy R. (Rueben) Rivera of Virginia Beach and Abby Griffith at home; step son, Robert J. Hylton at home; grandchildren, Kameryn Griffith, Cydney Griffith, Alexis Rivera and Olivia Rivera, all of Virginia Beach; brothers, James (Sue) Griffith of San Antonio, TX and William (Joyce) Griffith of St. Petersburg, FL; several nieces and nephews; aunts, Louise Schmidt and Ruth Siegrist, both of Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the EBERLE FUNERAL HOME, London. Interment will follow in Enon cemetery, Enon, OH. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday. If they wish, friends may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 937 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085.
