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BLACKBURN Blanche Hinkle-Blackburn, age 76, of Columbus, September 15, 2002 at her home. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. Retired nurses' assistant from St. Ann's Hospital. Preceded in death by first husband Print Hinkle. Survived by second husband, Walter Blackburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Thurman and Linda Hinkle of Columbus, Harold and Sandra Hinkle of Shelby, Oh.; 3 grandchildren, Stephanie Lynn Hinkle, Heath Brandon Hinkle and Justin-Cole Print Hinkle; brothers, William B. Hall of Ormond Beach, Fla., Homer Moore of Ark. and Carter Moore of Va.; sisters, Ida Mae Pritchard of Grove City, Neva Jean Fluty of Ind. and Aldi Hickman of Columbus; many nieces and nephews. 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 1 p.m. Pastor Tim W. Stout officiating. Interment Sunset cemetery, Galloway, Oh.
BROHARD Paul E. Brohard, 74, of London, died Monday in the Arbors at London Nursing Home. He had worked as a service writer for Bob McDorman and Haydocy Pontiac before retiring in 1990. Survived by son, Joseph (Dorothy) Brohard; daughters, Paula (John) Weeter, all of London, Marcia (Donnie) Farquhar of Ft. Myers, Fla., Beth (Roger Griffin) Pennell and Jane (Bob) Weeter, all of London; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Wilma (Vern) Wortman of Camarillo, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the EBERLE FUNERAL HOME, London with Rev. Gerald Poff officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery, Coal Township, Jackson County at 3 p.m. Thursday. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, where Masonic Service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorials to the Central Ohio Breathing Association, 1520 Old Henderson Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43220.
BROWN Forrest Brown, 77, of Ashley passed away September 15, 2002 at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1925 in Thornville, Ohio to the late Earl and Fannie Victoria (Neff) Brown. Mr. Brown proudly served his country during WW II in the South Pacific Conflict on the U.S.S. Pensacola, CA-24. He also was a life member of the V.F.W., a 32nd Degree Mason along with being a member for 50 years, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Forrest is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Brown of Ashley; one daughter and her significant other, Michele Brown of Ashley and Kenny McGee of Columbus; three sisters, Geraldine Bock of Sunbury, Jahunita Ferguson of Sunbury, Ermma McDonald of Dunnellon, Florida; along with many nieces and nephews. Mr. Brown is preceded in death by parents, one sister Lucille Reed, and two brothers-in-law John Bock, Jr. and Albert Ferguson. There will be no visitation or service. BENNETT BROWN RODMAN FUNERAL HOME Delaware is in charge of the arrangements.
BRYANT Mary E. Bryant, age 92, Monday, September 16, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Loved fishing and bingo. Preceded in death by husband Luther E. Bryant. Survived by son, Luther E. "Butch" Bryant Jr. of Clintonville; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and David Swaney of Hilliard; grandchildren, Lisa M. (Duane) Eyerman of Grove City, Deborah M. Bowe of Hollywood, Fla., David S. (Arlene) Swaney of London, Oh., William A. Swaney of Ft. Myers, Fla., Karen S. Mollette of Grove City, Mary Ann (Tom) Williamson of Hilliard and John R. (Cinnamon) Swaney of West Jefferson; 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St., Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Graveside service and interment 10 a.m. Thursday at Union cemetery.
CHAMBERLIN Shirley Chamberlin, age 64, of Columbus, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Grant Hospital. A retired child care worker, she is survived by her daughters, Chris, Cathy, Cyndi (Ron) and Karen; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside service Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Union cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the needs of the family. SCHOEDINGER CLEVELAND AVENUE CHAPEL, in charge of arrangements.
CONSTANS Sara Ann Constans, age 87, died September 12, 2002 at the Naples Community Hospital Naples, Florida. Formerly of Columbus. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred W. in 1980. Survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Barbara A. and Burt Heyder of Naples, Fl; grandsons, Richard D., Craig A., Gary L. and Thomas M Heyder and their wives; six great granddaughters and four great grandsons; very special friend, Ed Redlin of Naples, Fl. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL 3030 W. Broad Street where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Rev G.A. Haubrich officiating, Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
COWELL Alva C. Cowell, age 73, September 11, 2002 in Columbus. Survived by nephew, Dan (Colleen) Routte; great-nieces, Tiffany and Jessica. Private service with COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME.
CROUCH Anna Louise Clark Crouch, age 72, of Worthington, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at her home. Survived by husband, Paul; daughter, Margo Lynn Crouch of Marysville, OH.; sons, Mark Paul (Kimberly) Crouch of Delaware, OH. and Matthew James Crouch of Belgium and adopted son Bart Hellinckx of Belgium; grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Jimmy, Joe, Justin and Breianna Crouch; mother, Rozella Lutz Clark Weaver; brother, Ronald (Carolyn) Clark of Columbus; sisters, Margaret Clark of Wallace, NC. and Martha Clark Albertson of Beulaville, NC.; special cousins, Terry, Mike and David Garner. Preceded in death by parents James and Pearl Clark, brother James Steven Clark Jr., grandchildren Tonya Ann, Christine Lela and Laurie Jo Davies. Mrs. Crouch was a member of Grace Brethren Church and Central High School Alumni Association, Class of 1948. Memorial service 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street (1/2 mile South of I-270.) Pastor Dan Hammers, Pastor Steve Edmunds and Pastor Tim Waggoner presiding. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time. Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Brethren Church, 6673 Worthington-Galena Road, Worthington, OH 43085 or to Hospice at Riverside & Grant.
DILLER Doris Leona Diller, age 93, Sunday, September 15, 2002, Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Oh. Member of Indianola Presbyterian Church, where she served as an Elder and Trustee. Professor Emeritus, Skidmore College, where she retired from teaching nursing in 1973. Graduate of Pandora High School. Received her Bachelor's Degree from Bluffton College, her Diploma in Nursing from The Johns Hopkins Hospital School Of Nursing; and her Master's Degree from Columbia University. She taught and supervised Surgical Nursing at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, before going to Skidmore College. She received 8 grants from The National Cancer Institute, and was the first nurse to conduct a study funded by The National Cancer Institute. She was co-author of a textbook on surgical nursing, and wrote several articles published by the American Journal Of Nursing. Her life story was featured in a book titled: "It Took Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity", published by The Oncology Nursing Society. On October 5, 2002, she will be honored at Bluffton College as Alumni Of The Year. Survived by nieces, Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Long of Bluffton, Oh., and Mrs. K. William (Catherine) Dickerson of Amherst, Oh.; 4 great nieces and nephews; and several great great nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Indianola Presbyterian Church, E. 18th Ave. & Waldeck, Columbus, Oh. 43201. Rev. Skip Jackson and Rev. Susan Smith officiating. Reception and lunch will follow the service. Graveside service and interment 2:30 p.m. at Maple Grove cemetery, Bluffton, Oh. Contributions if desired may be made to Indianola Presbyterian Church, or The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1810 E. Monument St., Baltimore, Md. 21005. Arrangements by SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 614-267-0362, www.southwick-good.com.
DIXON Gaylord F. Dixon, age 73, of Lewis Center, Oh. Friday, September 13, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. Survived by wife, Patricia M.; children, Diana (Patrick) Goemans of Toronto, Canada; Geoffrey (Jean Wilson) Dixon, Thomas (Karen) Dixon, Sandra (Craig) Denney; grandchildren, Tyler, Rachel and Natalie; sisters, Ellen Christensen and Celia Jane Goebel; other relatives and friends. 51 year member Harding-Concordia Lodge #345, amateur radio-operator W8FXE for 53 years, member C.C.R.A. and C.O.R.C. repeater clubs, veteran U.S. Army WW II. Retired from O.D.O.T. Member Good Sam Club Chapter #59. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High Street, Worthington. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial Kingwood Memorial Park.
EIS Carrie S. Eis, age 78, Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Franklin Woods Convalescent Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Retired from D.C.S.C. Preceded in death by husbands Donald Charles Cray and Carl L. Eis, parents Albert and Deborah Stauffer, brother Frederick Stauffer and sister Ruth Parkins. Survived by daughter, Ruth Cray Bell; grandchildren, Lisa Stafford, Christopher Bell and Lori (Eric) Metcalf; 3 great-grandsons; 3 great-granddaughters; sister, Ida Tompkins; many nieces and nephews; good friends and neighbors. Friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where service will be held 8 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Phyllis Riggs officiating. Graveside service 12noon Friday at Center Point cemetery, Center Point, Oh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
EVANS Dorothy A. Evans, age 81, of Columbus, passed away yesterday, September 16, 2002. Survived by her four children, Mary (Larry) Gerhart and Janet (Edward) Regec, both of Akron, James (Karen) Evans of Columbus and Bob (Allison) Evans of Hampton, Va.; sisters, Glenna (Perry) Gibson of Fla. and Virginia Clay of Columbus; brothers, Herbert "Bill" Clay of Mann, W.Va. and Milton Jr. (Sue) Clay of West Hamlin, W.Va.; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Edward Adkins officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Friends who wish may make contributions to the American Lung Association of Mid-Ohio, 1950 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, Oh. 43228.
FORD Dolores Ford, age 70, Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Columbus West Park. Preceded in death by great-grandson Jordan Grooms. Survived by daughter, Pamela (Jeff) Curtis; grandsons, Randy Taylor, Joseph Birchfield and William Warden; granddaughter, Dawn (James) Cole; great-grandchildren, Amber and Rayna Taylor, Hailiegh House, Jacob Grooms, Keith and Brittany Hysell; special friend, Bill Bobo. Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St., where the fuenral service will be 8 p.m. Condolences available at www.egan-ryan.com.
FRAILEY Leonard P. Frailey, 43, of Columbus, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at his residence. Born May 7, 1959 in Columbus, Oh., he was the son of Charles and Rosa (Hackney) Frailey. He is survived by mother, Rosa Gabriel White and step-father, Steve White of London; brother, Charles Frailey of London; step-brother, Brian White of Grove City; step-sister, April Bryant of Ashland, Ky.; former wife and friend, Phyllis Frailey of Columbus; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Dortha Ross and Rev. Ron Reynolds officiating with the interment following in Sunset cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 17, 2002 from 5-8 p.m.
FRENCH George A. French, Jr., age 78, of Westerville, died peacefully at home Sunday, September 15, 2002 surrounded by his loved ones. Veteran U.S. Navy, WW II, retired Sergeant USAF and retired from U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife of 52 years, Vera French; daughters, Debra (Robert) Mahler, Sandra French and Tracy (Daniel) Fulmer; grandchildren, Matthew (Kate), Andrea, Timothy and Jeffrey Mahler, Jennifer (Josh) Levi and Vincent Neal, Joseph and Ryan Fulmer; great-granddaughters, Annie Jo and Cora Levi. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church, 313 N. State St., Westerville, Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Blendon Central cemetery. Wake service Wednesday 8:30 p.m.
FRESHOUR Mark A. Freshour, 39, of Portsmouth, died September 12, 2002. He was born June 2, 1963 in Columbus, the son of Karen Sue Gillispie. He was preceded in death by his grandparents David and Louise Gillispie, Paul and Helen Freshour. He is survived by his mother, Karen (John) Sorrick; sons, Michael and Brandon Freshour of Obetz; sisters, Dawn Freshour of Lancaster and Selena Freshour (Steve Griffith) of Columbus; uncles, Dale and Keith (Bernice) Gillispie; aunt, Patty Gillispie; brothers-in-law, Chris and Doug Buckler; father and mother-in-law, Donald and Phyllis Buckler of Obetz; mother of his kids, Donna Buckler of Obetz; nieces, Brittney, Heather, Amber, Kaley and Madison; nephew, Blake; and will be sadly missed by numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the WELLMAN FUNERAL HOME, Circleville. Burial will be in Muhlenberg Twp. cemetery.
GOLDFARB Gerald Goldfarb, of Reynoldsburg, died September 13, 2002. Preceded in death by parents Joe and Goldie Goldfarb, wife Bertha and sister Rita Lane. Survived by son, Randy (Donna) Gold; daughter, Dawn (Steve) Steele; sisters, Jean Evans of California and Eileen (Sam) Frankel of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Michelle, Amy and Tracy Gold; and other relatives and friends. Active with B'nai Brith, bowling league and AK baseball at the Jewish Center. Graveside service 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Forest Lawn cemetery, with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Memorials preferred to Wexner Heritage House or charity of one's choice. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening at the Gold residence. Arrangements by THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232.
GRAHAM Eugene D. Graham, 72, died September 14, 2002 in Columbus, OH. Born in Akron, Oh. He was a graduate of North High School in Akron and a graduate of the University of Akron, where he served as president of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, and vice-president of the student council. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After 10 years in the automobile business, he entered into business as a Ford dealer in 1962, and established eight successful dealerships in Akron, Mentor, Dayton, Kent, Columbus, and Schenectady, NY. Gene was the owner and operator of Graham Ford, Columbus, Oh. Despite his many obligations in business and family life, he found time to commit an immense amount of time to community and professional service. He served nine years as member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Akron University. In recognition of his lifelong commitment to the University, he was awarded an honorary doctoral degree. He served as the Ford National Dealer Council Chairman, and member of and President of the Board of Trustees of the Akron Automobile Association. He served as board member of the Catholic Service League, the Akron Better Business Bureau, the Phi Delta Theta Alumni Association, and the Akron Regional Developmental Board. He was preceded in death by his parents Rebecca J. and Lewis J. Graham, brothers James, Robert, and William Graham and his sister Gertrude. He was a beloved and steadfast husband to his wife of 46 years, Marie (Karg); and a loving parent to his daughters, Sue Seibert and Cindy (Jack) Freudeman; his son, Tim (Alexandra). He was the kind and loving grandfather of Brandon and Ryan Seibert, Kelly, Kate, and Allison Freudeman, and Theodore and Ian Graham. He leaves behind eight nieces, daughters of his late brothers, his brother-in-law, Rev. William Karg, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James F. and Joanne Karg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 12Noon at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Interment in the Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday at the HUMMEL FUNERAL HOME, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH from 4-8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be Friday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Rd., Powell, OH. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Sebastian Church, 476 Mull Ave, Akron, OH 44320, the Rosemont Center, 2440 Dawnlight Ave., Columbus, OH 43211, or the American Diabetes Association, Attn: ADA Web, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Hummel, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 330-253-6126.
GRANT Angela "China" Manning Grant, age 39, unexpectedly August 28, 2002. Angela was born in St. Cathrine, Jamaica and migrated to the U.S. in July of 1984 at the age of 20. She began her new life in the U.S.A. by attending school and becoming a successful accountant/secretary. Survived by mother, Monica Reid Bennett (step-father); father, Hardley Manning; fiance, Bernard Richards (J.B.); 6 brothers; 4 sisters; 2 nephews; 1 niece; 1 aunt; 4 uncles; a host of family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 5 p.m. at McNABB EASTSIDE CHAPEL, 3425 Refugee Rd. Family will receive friends 4 p.m. until time of service. Service entrusted to McNabb Funeral Home, Inc., 614-372-1927.
HANNAHS James H. "Jim" Hannahs, age 80, a long-time resident of Upper Arlington, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 14, 2002. He was a graduate of Columbus North High School, Class of 1939 and continued actively in the Old North Hi Alumni Club. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served at Pearl Harbor during the South Pacific Theater and was a former member of Raymond Scott American Legion Post. The Columbus area continues to be blessed by Jim's incredible master carpenter talent that includes his skillful construction of over 50 homes, churches and commercial properties. Those skills continued in service to The Ohio State University until he
retired in 1990. Jim had a life-long love of music using his vocal talent in three church choirs and the popular stage production Vaud Villities for 38 years, beginning in 1959. Jim attended Riverside Bible Church, was active in the U.A. Senior Center and enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing softball and cheering on the OSU Buckeyes. Blessed by his unfailing love and devotion is Jim's family that includes his high school sweetheart and wife of over 60 years, Dottie (Limes) Hannahs; sons, James R. Hannahs and Gary W. Hannahs and fiancé, Kathy L. Burns; daughter, Beverly H. Gillespie and husband, Thomas E. Gillespie; grandchildren, Tricia Hannahs, Mike (Becca) Hannahs, Greg Hannahs, Scott Beall, Andy Beall, and Mike Gillespie; and nearly 100 other extended family members. The family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2002, with Terry K. Barnett officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Please honor the family's request for no flowers. The best way to memorialize Jim's life is to send contributions to Crosspower Ministries (Rev. Bob Burney), P.O. Box 1804, Westerville, OH 43086.
HARDIE James A. Hardie, M.D., 84, of Upper Arlington, Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Arrangements to be announced later by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington.
