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BALSIMO Joseph "Joe" F. Balsimo, age 74, died Monday, April 16, 2001, peacefully from a failed heart at the VA Hospital in Cleveland, Oh. Owner of Balsimo's Pizza and Festivio Joe's. Veteran of WW II. Preceded in death by parents Joe J. and Thelma (Gill) Balsimo and son Joseph A. Survived by sister, Charlotte Miller of Long Beach, Calif.; daughters, Theresa Reasoner and Karen Lloyd; grandchildren, Jamie and Steven Lloyd, Tony Balsimo, John David Reasoner and Joseph D. Wilson; beloved companion, Vivian Green of 17 years; and his extended family, Rick Myrick, Christine and Trey Gockenbach, Donald and Linda Stuart and their children, Courtney, Jennifer and Ryan Williams, Dwight and Susan Wood, Dwayne and Amy Wood; friend, Carl DiVito. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave. (1 block south of SR 161), where family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Burial Union Cemetery.
BEALS Major Edward Roy Beals, Jr., USAF, 71, of Canal Winchester, died April 15, 2001. He is survived by his 8 children, Roxanna DiYanni, Ed Beals, Kim Giebel, Robbin Jacobson, Deanna Rowland, Cherie Beals, GiGi Pidcock and Katie Beals; and his 18 grandchildren. Contributions in his name may be made to Faith Chapel Church, 15187 Palmer Rd., Reynoldsburg, Oh. 43068. Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY.
BOND Herman G. "Curley" Bond, age 71, passed away Monday, April 16, 2001 at home. Preceded in death by wife Ona Mae, best friend Butch Hopewell, his parents, brother and sisters. Survived by daughters, Mary (Dave) Harris, Cindy Reichelderfer, Jan (Bill) Flynn; sons, William (Joyce) Holland and Mike Bond; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friend, Virginia Hopewell. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave., where service will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment Beckett Cemetery.
CALLENDER Lola Mae Callender, age 81, April 13, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East. Attended Heritage House. Avid bingo player. Cook for both Explorer's and Carrova's Restaurants. Preceded in death by husband Paul E. Callender; son Coleman Bates and parents Henry and Bertha Bates. Survived by daughters, Claudia Walker, Betsy (Bob) Bates, Paulette (Richard) Callender, Evelyn Callender, and Fay (Jerry) Claytor; son, Paul E. (Wanda) Callender Jr.; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call Thursday, April 19, 2001 after 10 a.m. at the CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Fifth Ave., where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12noon. Elder Michael Jackson officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
CANNY Beulah Marie Canny, age 97, formerly of Shadeville, Oh., died April 16, 2001 in Noblesville, Ind. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Canny. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Donald Miller of Fishers, Ind.; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside service followed by interment Thursday 12noon at Walnut Hill Cemetery, 975 Rathmell Rd., Columbus. Pastor Richard Match officiating. Arrangements by GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St.
COFFMON James C. Coffmon, age 81, Sunday, April 15, 2001. Retired employee of Timken Co. following 38 years of service. Past Commander, V.F.W. Post #3826. Member Charles F. Mumaw V.F.W. Post #4153. Veteran U.S. Army, WW II. Survived by wife, Virginia Coffmon; children, Jimmie Dale, Janet Carrol, Earl Richard, Danny Ray, Donna Jean, Regina Ann, Roger Alan, Patricia Lyn, Brian Keith, Cynthia May, Timothy Victor, Gregory Glen and Christopher Charles; 31 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Irvin, John and Hirum; sister, Mary. Friends may call at the SOUTHWICK-GOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3100 N. High St., Tuesday 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Clark officiating. Interment Union Cemetery.
COLLETT Terena Jean Collett, 32, of Minford, passed away at University Hospital in Columbus, Monday, April 16, 2001 after an extended illness of Pseudotumor Cerebri complications. She was a former employee of DCSC Base Supply, a former resident of Groveport and Ashville, Oh., a 1986 graduate of Groveport High School, and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She is survived by her devoted husband, Brian Michael Collett; daughter, Devany Jean Collett; mother, Dolores Trimble of Portsmouth; brother, Dennis (Sandra) Trimble; nephew and niece, Kyle and Heather; in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Collett; sister-in-law, Andrea of Reynoldsburg; brother-in-law, David (Regina) Collett and family of Denver, Ky.; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Walter R. Trimble and her grandparents Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Colegrove of Stockdale. Service will be held Thursday April 19, 2001, 11 a.m. at ERWIN-DODSON-ALLEN FUNERAL HOME, Minford with Rev. Gary Dheel and Rev. Bud Mefford officiating. Burial will be in Salisbury Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and 1 hour prior to the service Thursday. In lieu of flowers, a Terena Collett Memorial Fund has been established to offset medical expenses. Donations can be made at any area Firstar Bank.
DENBOW Anne C. Denbow, 81, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Parma Hospital. A veteran of WW II having served as a nurse. A lifetime member of Bethesda Hospital, where she received her nurses training. A member of OES Corinthian Chapter #393. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Keith) Kern, Elizabeth DeMichael and her fiancÈ, Rick Zab; grandchildren, Kevin, Mark, Troy and Benjamin; great-grandson, Blake; sister, Kay Boyle; brother, Martin Cech. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Denbow and brother John Chek. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where an OES service will be held 7:30 p.m. that evening. The funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2001 at the funeral home. Pastor John Kirby officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. E-mail expressions of sympathy to denbowcondolences@schoedinger.com.
DEYO Mildred M. Deyo, 82, of Mt. Sterling, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2001 in Mt. Carmel West. She was born October 9, 1918 in Mt. Sterling, Oh., the daughter of the late Scott Augustas and Ella (Self) Truitt. She was retired from Credit Bureau of Columbus. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Margie Deyo and nephew, Billy (Louise) Truitt, all of Mt. Sterling; along with numerous cousins, great-nieces and great-great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday April 19, 2001 at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Kenneth Kittlewell officiating with the interment following in Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
DICKERSON Chazon Dickerson, infant, Tuesday, April 10, 2001, OSU Medical Center. Survived by mother, Michelle Dickerson; brother and sisters, Curtis, Chrischelle, Chavala and Chreasea Dickerson; grandmother, Jacqueline Dickerson; aunt, Christal Dickerson; 5 cousins; and other relatives and friends. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE.
DUKES Forrest Dukes, age 74, April 15, 2001 at the residence. Retired employee of South Texas & Lonestar Construction Company, member of Carpenter Local #200. Preceded in death by parents Ed and Addie Dukes and three brothers. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Christine Dukes; sons, Forrest (Jeanita) Dukes Jr. and Robert Dukes; daughters, Sarah (Sonny) Mayes and Janice Dukes of New York; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Viola (Jerome) Martin; brother, Bennie Dukes; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Thursday, April 19, 2001 at the CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Fifth Ave., where family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Homegoing service Friday, April 20, 2001 at the Crosby Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Rev. Weymon Dozier officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
GEORGE Jean George, 78, of Pleasantville, passed away Monday, April 16, 2001 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was an active member for 78 years of Pleasantville United Methodist Church and the Rushville Lions Club. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Herbert D. George; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph (Marti) George, Pleasantville, Mike (Judie) George, Pickerington, Tom (Debbie) George, Lancaster, Phil (Brenda) George, Pleasantville; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Helen Miller. Funeral service will be held 8 p.m. Thursday at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster with Rev. Jeff Jewell officiating. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to Pleasantville United Methodist Church, in her memory.
GRIBBLE A Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine E. Gribble, 83, of Newark, Oh., will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Newark, Oh. with Rev. G. Michael Gribble officiating. Burial will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m., St. Joseph Cemetery, Newark, Oh. Mrs. Gribble died at Licking Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 14, 2001. She was born in Bellaire, Oh. on December 31, 1917 to the late John J. and Susie (Mitchell) Kane. Catherine was retired from Newark Hospital and Licking Memorial Hospital, where she was an accounts payable clerk. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the American Legion Post #85 Auxiliary, member and past president of the Business and Professional Women's Club, the P.I.M.E. Guilds, and a board member of the Licking County Unit of the American Heart Association. She is survived by 1 son, Rev. G. Michael Gribble of Columbus; 2 daughters, Susie K. Gribble of Newark and Rose M. Gribble of Columbus; 2 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law, William K. Kane of Delaware, Robert E. and Shirley Kane, Mary Ann Kane and Mary LeFever, all of Newark; and many nieces and nephews. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years George W. Gribble in 1984, 3 brothers John M. Kane, Charles J. Kane and Richard B. Kane and 1 sister Mary Rose Paulsen. Friends and family may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 and 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18 at the Chapel of the Annunciation in St. Francis de Sales Church, where a Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or the St. Francis de Sales School Technology Fund. REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Oh., is in charge of arrangements.
HARRIS Hiram D. "Hi" Harris, 84, of Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Columbus, Oh., died April 13, 2001. Born October 8, 1916 in Columbus, Oh. Retired after 38 years as supervisor for Clark Grave Vault Co. Member and past President Central District Basketball Officials Association for 28 years. Member for 20 years of Ohio State Basketball Officials Association and Central District Football Officials Association. U.S. Air Force Veteran, WW II, 8th Air Force. Presbyterian by faith. Survived by daughter, Julia R. Ward of Ashville, Oh.; son, John D. of Yorktown, Va.; 5 grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of America, 13907 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 1, Tampa, Fla. 33618. Arrangements by NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY, Venice, Fla.
HARTSOOK Ruth Agusta Hartsook, June 27, 1903 - March 29, 2001. A Celebration of Life for Ruth Hartsook, 97, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2001 at The Old Trinity Evangelical Church, Columbus, Oh. with Pastor George Wright officiating. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hartsook a life long member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, died March 29, 2001 at Arlington Nursing Home, Newark, Oh. Ruth was the oldest member of the church and also belonged to the Rachel Circle as well as serving our Lord in many other capacities. Mrs. Hartsook graduated from Columbus High School and The Columbus College of Commerce. Retired Secretary from The Ohio Farm Bureau Insurance Company after 46 years of service. Mrs. Hartsook was born June 27, 1903 in Franklin County, Oh. to the late Karl and Emilie Augusta (Henning) Nast. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Leonard Hartsook, May 13, 1977, brother Rolland Nast, sisters Alma Hahn, Mildred Nast, Wilma Reiter and Edna Jahn, all of the Columbus area. Ruth is survived by 2 sisters, Flora Lauterbach, Newark, Oh. and Verna Born, Columbus, Oh.; Godchild, Robert Lauterbach, Pataskala, Oh.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 South Third St., Columbus, Oh. 43215 in Ruth's memory. OHIO CREMATION & MEMORIAL SOCIETY, is in charge of arrangements.
HEISE Robert E. Heise, age 81, of Columbus, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Pacific during WW II. He retired from the City of Columbus. Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Lilly Heise, brothers Nelson and Jim Heise and sister Anna Simonds. Survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Jacqueline Heise; daughters, Earlene, Arlene and Jeneanne Heise; grandchildren, Kimberly (Dan) Sparks, Tim Johnson and Howard Heise; great-grandchildren, Brandy, Justin and Jordan Sparks; sister, Edna Robinson. Visitation Thursday, April 19 from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Service of committal 12Noon Saturday in the Forest Lawn Mausoleum Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. E-mail expressions of sympathy to RHeise.
HICKS Gertrude (Hall) Hicks, age 88, Tuesday, at her residence. Member Reynoldsburg Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands Clyde Frazier, Bruce E. Farley and Edgar Hicks, parents Guy and Effie Hall, brothers James Howard Hall, Leroy Hall and George Leon Hall. Survived by daughter, Doris June Lamanca of Williamson, W.Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Leatha Farley of Reynoldsburg, William T. and Janet Hicks of Parkersburg, W.Va.; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Maynard of Hilliard; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Thursday 12noon. Rev. Steve Cavanaugh officiating. Interment Friday, Riverside Cemetery, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reynoldsburg Baptist Church Building Fund, 887 Rosehill Rd., Reynoldsburg, Oh. 43068.
HOLCOMB Harold Ray Holcomb, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at his residence. Retired painter. Survived by wife, Dorothy of 61 years; children, Harold (Rosie) Holcomb, Sharon (Jerry) Rife and Michael (Sheila) Holcomb; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice Stires. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St., 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Grove City Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jones Marion Wilson Jones, age 83, died Saturday, April 14, 2001 in Columbus, Oh. Formerly employed by the Middletown Journal and Madison Local Schools. Fifty-five year member of the National Grange. Preceded in death by wife of 61 years June Ridenour Jones. Survived by sons, Gary L. (Donna) Jones and Rodney W. Jones, both of Gahanna, Oh.; daughter, Robyn R. Jones of Bexley, Oh.; 1 grandson; 3 granddaughters; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Juanita Funk. Friends and family will call at the HERR-RIGGS FUNERAL HOME, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, Oh., Tuesday April 17 from 6-8 p.m. Service will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Interment Germantown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Central Ohio Diabetes. Association, 1580 King Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43212-2000.
KENNEDY Jack K. Kennedy, 76, of Columbus, died Monday, April 16, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital after a courageous battle for life. He retired from The Ohio State University Electric Department after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by father Daniel and mother Mary Rodgers Kennedy, brothers Daniel, Robert and sister Frances Dunlap, granddaugher Breanne Amber Kennedy. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Imogene Robson; children, Kenneth (Karen), Sandra (Harry) Lyons, Rick (Kay), Frances (David) Kennedy-Cornelius, Jacqueline (Edward) Brofford; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was a member of Neoacacia Lodge #595 F&AM, York Temple Council #115 R&SM, Columbus Commandery #69 Knights Templar Lodge Council Chapter Consistory A.A.S.R., Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Linden Shrine Club, Achbar Grotto of Columbus, Franklin County Memorial Lodge F&AM, and Registrar Unit of Aladdin Temple. He was a 46 year member of the Boy Scouts of America, positions included: Cub ScoutMaster, and Assistant District Commissioner-Arrowhead District, member of the Order of the Arrow and Wood Badge recipient. Served in WW II in the USN, aboard the U.S.S. Kennebago and the U.S.S. Sepulga. Member of Linden Lutheran Church. 25 year member of the O.S.U. Scarlet Golf League. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rev. Darryl D. Larson officiating. Commandery service 7 p.m. and Masonic Service 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Interment Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Burn Unit for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.
KOHR Thomas Parker Kohr, age 82, of Upper Arlington, a Columbus Realtor since 1946, passed away April 12, 2001 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio after a brief illness. He was a member of Riverside Methodist Church, Columbus Rotary, and the Columbus Board of Realtors. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Theodore Kohr II. Thomas is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Ann Zerbst, and Janet McKenzie; son, Michael Kohr; brother, Paul Theodore and his wife, Martha Kohr; grandchildren, Sarah Zerbst, Aaron Zerbst, Will Kohr and Patrick Kohr. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 20, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Methodist Church, 2701 Zollinger Rd. Reverend David Griebner officiating. Friends may contribute to the Riverside Permanent Endowment or a charity of their choice in his name. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd.
MAGNUSON Robert H. Magnuson, M.D., age 84, of Upper Arlington, died April 17, 2001 at his home. A prayer service will be held at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, where friend may call following the service, form 4-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2001 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Columbus, Oh. 43214.
MASON Mildred Mason, age 97, of Dublin, Oh., formerly of Leesburg, died Monday afternoon, April 16, 2001 at the Friendship Village Health Center in Dublin. She was born May 16, 1903 in Leesburg, Oh., the daughter of W.H. and Ida (McCoppin) Mason. She was a member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church. A graduate of Leesburg High School and received her degree in accounting from Bliss College. She had worked for several businesses retiring from Town and Village Insurance Co. in Upper Arlington. Two nieces, Evelyn Ockerman Johnston of South Charleston, Oh., Sally Mason Garman of Stow, Oh.; 1 nephew, William H. Mason of Altus, Okla., survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister Rosetta Ockerman and brother William "Bill" Mason. Graveside service will be held at 12noon Thursday at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Leesburg. Friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 12noon at the TURNER FUNERAL HOME, Leesburg.
MIDDLEBROOKS Musette Middlebrooks, age 76, went from labor to rest Friday April 13, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East. Member of Asbury United Methodist Church, former member of the Trustee committee, served on staff/Parish relation committee, communion stewardess. Preceded in death by parents Hosie and Lessie Middlebrooks, sisters Lillie B. Lovett, Bernice Hughes, Clenderlene Clements. Survived by sisters, Rosie Nell Smith, Junita Elkins, Corrine Warren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m., Asbury North United Methodist Church, 1586 Clifton Ave. Wake service Wednesday 6-8 p.m., McNABB FUNERAL HOME, 818 E. Long St. Rev. Henry C. Stringer officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
