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SALYER Norman Salyer, born August 4, 1916, passed away at home April 2, 2001. WW II Veteran. Employed by Armour's Packing Co. and Jefferson Local School. He was the son of the late Columbus and Minnie Salyer of Sitka, Ky. Preceded in death by sisters Zella, Cova and Lola and brothers Holdy and Milton. Survived by wife, Verna Salyer of 61 years; children, Janice (Fred) Ward, Norman Jr. (Barbara) Salyer, Linda Sue (Jack) Chapman and Jimmie; grandchildren, Robert, Leo, Danny, Angie, Deanna, Nicole, Tonya, all of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Joshua, Ben, Alexsis, Walker; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave. (1 blk. south of SR 161). Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. Burt Miller presiding. Burial Glen Rest Cemetery.
SHELTS Gordon L. "Gordy" Shelts, age 63, of Reynoldsburg, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was a retired veterinary pharmaceutical associate with the Upjohn Company and a member of the Upjohn Academy. He loved the Chesapeake Bay area where he and his family enjoyed sailing and fishing. Gordy is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Charlene Shelts; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Bill Boshinski, Lewisberry, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Linda (Riley) Shelts of Pickerington; grandchildren, Joe, Chrissie and Peter Boshinski, all of Lewisberry, Pa. and Stacy Shelts, Pickerington; mother, Vera Shelts, Seattle, Wash.; mother-in-law, Maxine Jaques, Marshall, Mich. Gordon was preceded in death by his son Gerry Lee Shelts, December 12, 1996. Memorial funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001 at the Reynoldsburg Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Cavanaugh officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester, Oh. Friends who wish may contribute to the American Diabetes. Association, 937 High St., Worthington, OH 43085 in Gordy's memory. Arrangements by DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Pickerington, Oh.
SKELL Elizabeth A. Skell, age 53, of Upper Arlington, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 11, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter P. and Margaret R. Skell . Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Nicole Ouellette of Upper Arlington and Monique (Alberto) Goizueta of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Carolyn (Mit) White of Tallahassee, FL and Joanne (Paul) Troth of Philadelphia, PA; granddaughter, Gwendolyn Goizueta; nephews and nieces, Paul Andrew (Liz), Peter, Kimberly, Kay, Sharon, and Terri. A committal service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Kingwood Memorial Park Chapel. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make contribution to the Cancer Wellness Community/C.C.C., 65 Ceramic Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43214-3063, in her memory.
SMALL Ronesha Small, 2 months, 5 days, March 29, 2001. Survived by her mother, Wanda Small; father, Robert Russell; grandmothers, Patricia Hickman, Robin Hall; grandfathers, Charles Hunnicutt, Charles Baker and John Caldwell; special aunts, Mattie Smith, Darlene Kendrix; sister, Tatiana D. Small; brothers, James L., Jaquan F., Ejuan C., Elmer C. and Wendell A. Small. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. Marvin Miller, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.
SWARTZ Constance M. (Connie) Swartz, of Upper Arlington, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at home. Past member of the Saturday Afternoon Music Club. Attended St. Mary of the Springs College for Women, The Ohio State University and Franklin University. Associated with Tag Sales with Style for 14-years. Member St. Agatha Catholic Church. WIFE, MOTHER, HOMEMAKER and BEST FRIEND. Preceded in death by her father Angelo "A.J." Pardi. Survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 54 years, Charles W.; children, Ellen and Thomas Weilbacher, Charles III and Margaret Swartz, Jeffrey and Sandra Swartz, Stephen Swartz, John and Donna Swartz, Constance Mary Swartz II, Julie and Scott McDonald, Andrew and Debra Swartz; grandchildren, Heather Weilbacher, Amy and Paul Norris, Tommy Weilbacher and Anne Weilbacher, MaryEllen Swartz and fiancé, James Luebbers, Christine Swartz, Charles Swartz IV, Rocky Swartz and Jack Swartz, Melissa (Matt) Moore, Jeffrey Swartz II, Molly Swartz, John T. Swartz II, Matthew Swartz, Daniel Swartz and Maria Swartz; great-grandchildren, Allison Rose Weilbacher, Emily Clare and Nicholas Norris, Hailey Catherine Swartz; mother, Stella L. Pardi; sister, Joanne (Wallace) Lewis; brothers, Paul (Charlene) Pardi and James (Janice) Pardi; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lucille (Patrick) McAllister; aunts, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Friday, April 6th at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road, Upper Arlington. Rev. Msgr. David R. Funk, Presider. Catholic Burial, Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue. Prayer Service 4 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday. Donations preferred to National Kidney Foundation, 1373 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 185, Columbus, OH 43216.
WAKEFIELD Isabelle Wakefield, 95, died Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Holly Manor Nursing Home in Mendham, NJ. She was born in Austria, came to the US in 1907 to Pittsburgh, Penn. She lived most of her life in Columbus, moving to Mendham, NJ three years ago. Isabelle was a member of the Capital City Baptist Church, Columbus and was a telephone operator for The Ohio State University for many years. Survived by niece, Evelyn Saunders, NJ; great-niece and great-nephews, Elizabeth Gross, NJ, Clifford Gray, Va., Larry Gray, NM, William Gray, Va. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway.
WALLACE Russell E. Wallace, 68, of New Salem, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at his residence. He was a retired mechanic for E.C. Babbert and a U.S. Navy Korean Conflict veteran. He was a member of Pleasantville American Legion and Baltimore VFW Post #3761. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Dan Kraft of Thornville; son and daughter-in-law, Russell Ed and Shirley Wallace of Pleasantville; 7 grandchildren, Tera (Sean) Naayers, Danyelle Kraft, D.J. Kraft, Forest Wallace, Gary Ford, Steven Ford, and David Ford; 2 great-grandchildren, Bobby and Destynee; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Remy Wallace of Guam, Henry and Elli Wallace of Lancaster, and Alva and Judy Wallace of Thornville; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosella Wallace of New Salem, Lettie and Bob Quick of Pleasantville, and Darlene Bailey of Baltimore; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice E. Wallace; 2 grandchildren Christopher Wallace and Jennifer Ford; parents Russell L. and Lana Wallace; 2 sisters Pirsila Erwin and Elizabeth Mowery. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Baltimore, Oh. with Rev. Doyal McCune officiating. Burial to follow in Basil Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given to Hospice at Fairfield County. The Baltimore VFW Post #3761 will conduct 
military rites at the cemetery following the service.
WHITESIDE Elden A. Whiteside, 100, of Washington C.H., formerly of Sedalia, died Monday, April 2, 2001 at Autumn Years Nursing Center, Sabina. Born August 2, 1900 in Fayette Co., Oh., the son of Amer and Osa (Allen) Whiteside. Former school teacher and member of Masonic Lodge F&AM since 1927. Preceded in death by wife Inez, June 21, 1969, daughters Mary Louise Booco and Janet Harkins, sons Richard and Max Whiteside. Survived by daughters, Eleanor Keener, Marengo, Oh., Aileen Gerard, Jamestown; son, Tom (Jeannie) Whiteside, Mt. Sterling; sons-in-law, Roger Booco, Columbia, S.C., John Harkins, Columbus, daughters-in-law, Phyllis Whiteside, London, Ruth Ann Whiteside, Grove City; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline Dorn, Madison Mills; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Noah Robert Dunn will officiate with the interment to follow in Range Twp. Cemetery, Sedalia. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Family suggests contributions may be given to the Madison-Plains School Funds or charity of their choice.
WYATT Mrs. Eleanor Wyatt, 82, of Agawam, Mass., died April 2, 2001. For the past 2 years she has been a resident, with husband Arthur, at Altercare Nursing Home in Westerville, Oh. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, W. Arthur Wyatt; their 2 sons, Frederick and Thomas; 3 brothers, Lawrence, Gerald and Robert Hackett; sister, Irene Stephens. A talented musician, teacher and artist, she was music director and organist for many parishes in the Springfield, Mass. area. Among her many joys were gardening, painting, long walks with her dogs and the beauty found in any living creature. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Citizens for Humane Action, 5505 Westerville Rd., Westerville, Oh. 43081. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, New Albany, Oh., 855-1400. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St.
ZWAYER Lester L. Zwayer, age 81, of Canal Winchester, Monday, April 2, 2001 at the OSU Hospital East. Retired from the Columbus Citizen Journal, and Taylor and Son Implement. A well known square dance caller throughout Central Ohio and a WW II Army Veteran. Survived by sister, Mildred "Midge" (Robert) Miller; very special friend, Ann Whitehead; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Flora Marie Zwayer. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 West Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor Lee Gard officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery.
ADLER Elizabeth Ann Adler, age 33, died April 3, 2001 following an acute asthma attack. Elizabeth was born in Dayton, Oh. and was a graduate of Northmont High School and DeVry Technical Institute in Columbus. She has resided in Columbus for the past 15 years. She is survived by her loving family, mother, Sylvia Hoodin Adler; father, Michael F. Adler; step-mother, Caroline E. Zsambok; brothers, Jay (wife, Marilyn and daughters, Stephanie and Zoe) and Steven (wife, Lisa and daughter, Samantha); grandmothers, Rosa Adler and Dorothy Hoodin Feeder; and many cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Elizabeth is also survived by her very dear and close friendship circle in Columbus. Her family and friends will sorely miss her. We will all remember her most for her wonderfully helpful spirit-she could never offer enough to those in need around her. She offered help unselfishly to both friends and her beloved animals. We will also remember Elizabeth for her uncommon courage in facing life's challenges. The funeral will be held at Temple Israel on Riverside Dr. in Dayton at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6. Rabbi Marc Gruber officiating. Interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery. The family will congregate at the temple at 10 a.m. prior to the service to visit with friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, The Capital Area Humane Society in Columbus, The SICSA Pet Adoption Center or the American Lung Association. BRADFORD-CONNELLY & GLICKLER FUNERAL HOME, Dayton, handling arrangements.
BAIRD Josephine Mary Baird, age 96, of Reynoldsburg, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Manor of Whitehall. Preceded in death by husband Earl W. Baird and son Earl W. Baird, Jr. Survived by daughter, Mary Brunell; grandchildren, Jeffrey R. Brunell, William L. (Susan) Brunell, Kristina (Gary) Rubendall, Janet Duncan, David E. (Cheryl) Baird; 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside service 3 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 614-861-6268.
BALLARD Robert Ballard, age 81, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Kobacker House. Former Sergeant with the Upper Arlington Police Department. Retired from Gentiles Wine Cellar. Engineer with C&O Railroad and volunteer of Hocking Valley Railroad. Veteran of WW II. Preceded in death by parents John and Dora, sisters Lola Owens, Jean Schirtzinger and Velma Ballard and brother Ross Ballard. Survived by loving children, Scott Ballard and fiancee', Lisa Hill, Trisha (Scott) Kell and Becky Ballard; grandchildren, Corban Kell, Jessie Kell, Jessica Ballard, Michelle Clark. A memorial service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship at Tuttle Crossing, 5400 Avery Rd. Family requests contributions can be made to the Hospice of Riverside Kobacker House. Arrangements completed by the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES BEECHWOLD-CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 262-2600.
BATES Iantha Jean Bates, age 47, of Columbus, died Tuesday at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Attended Liberty Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Jean Luc Bates; sons, Jonathan Allen Garnes and Steve E. Garnes, both of Columbus. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Paint Creek Baptist Church in Gallipolis. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday at WAUGH-HALLEY-WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 810 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Contributions to American Heart Association.
BECK Fred W. Beck, age 70, of Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Reynoldsburg, Oh., died Sunday April 1, 2001 at Mariner Health of Belleair. He was retired from the Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co. in maintenance and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Bev Beck; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Tom Morris, Hilliard, Cindy and William Gearheart, Gahanna; 6 grandchildren, Tiffany, Ashley, Josh, William, Austin and Heath; sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Lee Jones, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Jean and Dwight McGee, Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Friday 11 a.m. in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster with Pastor Roger Quay officiating. Bural will follow. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster. Memorials may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Central Ohio Chapter, 145 N. High St., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
BEEBE Pauline Heinel Beebe, 83, Clifton Park, N.Y., died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at the Albany Memorial Hospital, Albany, N.Y. Survived by husband, Leland P. Beebe; daughter, Anne B. Pivirotto of Manchester Center, Vt.; son, Bruce L. Beebe of Canal Winchester, Oh.; grandchildren, David W. Hosley of W. Pawlet, Vt., Randall S. Hosley of Manchester Center, Vt., Angela L. Hosley of New Port Smith, R.I., Ryan B. Beebe and Ellen C. Beebe, both of Canal Winchester, Oh.; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 3 p.m. at the Brewster Funeral Service, 34 Park Place, Manchester, Vt. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the GORDON C. EMERICK FUNERAL HOME, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065 on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and at the Brewster Funeral Home on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Visiting Nurses Association of Saratoga County c/o the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home.
