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COLE Vanarah Shull Cole, age 95, formerly of Gahanna, passed away Friday, March 30, 2001 at Lutheran Village of Columbus. Born September 11, 1905 to Roll and Susan Shull of Gahanna. Formerly employed in the accounting department of Standard Oil of Ohio, Lorain Coal & Dock, and A.E. Cole Die & Engraving Co. Former active member of Mifflin Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by brother Russell Shull and husband Albert E. Cole. Survived by stepsons she nurtured as her own, Roger Cole of Columbus and Ronald (Ann) Cole of Blacklick; step-grandchildren, Catherine Cole of Lakewood, Oh., and Andrew Cole of Blacklick. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. (on US Route 62, * mile northeast of Hamilton Rd.), Gahanna. Graveside service and interment 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Mifflin Township Cemetery, Gahanna, with Pastor John J. Manos officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mifflin Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 123 Granville St., Gahanna, Ohio 43230 in her memory.
EGGER Wilma J. Egger, 85, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Mayfair Village Nursing Care Center. She was retired from Xerox Education Center. The daughter of Avery and Anna Weinbrenner Watt, she was preceded in death by husband Walter H.; and son Captain Walter J. Egger; brother Lester Watt; and sister Helen Morrison. She is survived by daughter, Christine (David) Zethmar, Manteno, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Jane (Robert) Sotak, Columbus, Oh.; grandchildren Catherine (Frank) Macioce, Pickerington, Oh., Timothy W. Egger, Jacksonville, Fl., and Mary Elizabeth (David) Casement, Kansas City, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2001 at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Our Lady of Sorrow Chapel with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Life Care Alliance, 1699 W. Mound St., Columbus, Oh. 43223 in Wilma's memory.
FINK Robert "Bobby" Lee Fink, 64, of Pickerington, Oh., passed away March 31, 2001 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob retired from the Columbus Fire Department in 1991 after 31 years service. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, playing cards and time spent with family and friends. He was an avid Street-Rodder who spent many hours restoring and showing cars. He was a member of the MOB, MHA and Z Rod Car Clubs. Bob will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by parents, Bob and Elsie Fink; wife, Ruth; brother, Jerry (Alice) Fink; daughters, Debbie Susil, Diana (Gary) Cossin and Robin (Bruce) Dudley; stepson, Bill (Kim) Ives; grandchildren, Angie (Mike) Platt, Matt, Kelly, Steven, Jason, Sarah, Rachel and Shawn. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Warren Reichert, of Resurrection Evangelical Church of Hilliard, presiding. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S. High St. Donations may be made in his memory to the Columbus Cancer Clinic.
FORSTER Helen A. Forster, 86, died March 30, 2001. Retired supervisor public employee retirement State of Ohio. 51 year member Moose Lodge #11, Robert Morris chapter #372 O.E.S. Thea Court #5 Losna, West High Alumni Association, Heart of Ohio Tolle Painters. Preceded in death by parents Fred and Hazel Snyder, husband William, sister Marjorie A., brother Pierce F. and niece Karen Snyder. Survived by brother, Owen; nieces, Sharon Bernert and Linda Witchey; nephews, Fred Snyder and Robert R. Snyder; many great-nieces and nephews. No visitation. Memorial Service April 29, 1 p.m. at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 West Broad Street. Rev. Roy Fisher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
HARTFIELD Annie Mae Hartfield, age 86, March 28, 2001 at OSU East Hospital. Retired chef at the Biltmore Restaurant. Lifetime member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Community Church where she served on the Mothers Board. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Irene Williams; 4 brothers; 4 sisters; and son-in-law Ronald Potts. Survived by loving daughter, Josie Potts; granddaughters, Rhonda and Sandra Potts, Minister Karen (Deacon Joe) Carter and Lisa (Barkey) Clarke; 3 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Ophelia (Daniel) Patterson; many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Community Church, 608 Stambaugh Ave. after 11 a.m. where family will receive friends from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Pastor John S. Little officiating. Entombment Greenlawn Cemetery. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME serving the family.
HAWKINS Ida L. Hawkins, 59, March 28, 2001, Grant Medical Center. Survived by loving companion, Thurman Martin; sons, Paul D. Hawkins of Lancaster, Oh. and Timothy M. Hawkins of Columbus; daughters, Karen L. (Crawford) Lindsey and Hope Hawkins, both of Columbus; brothers, Edward (Carolyn) Martin of Md. and Charles Martin of Ca.; sisters, Bernice Rorie and Cora Johnson, both of Columbus; 3 grandchildren; special nephew and nieces, Doyle, Deidra and Charlotte; host of other relatives and friends. Service Tuesday, 12 p.m., Chapel of WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 E. Main St. Dr. Lovie Barken, officiating. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.
HOLLEY Sarah Elizabeth Holley, age 73, went to be with the Lord and her loved ones Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Mt. Carmel West. Preceded in death by husband Robert F. Holley, daughter Florence K. Waugh, sister Maryann, and brothers Delmont and Frankie. Survived by daughters, Carolyn Sue (Gene) Rarey, Linda Jane Stevenson, Elizabeth Ann (Ric) Hager, Gloria Marie (Terry) Long, Debby Holley and Patricia Louise (Joe) Jones; son-in-law, Teddy Waugh; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Calvin, Johnnie (Reba), David, Wendle (Barbara), Donald and Robert (Sherrie) McKenzie; sisters, Mildred Head and Geneva (Jack) Lewis; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St. where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. David Dernlan officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
KITCHEN Opal Kitchen, of Columbus, died Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband Clarence Kitchen. Opal is survived by her children, Herbert (Johanna) Kitchen of Powell, Ronald (Wanita) Kitchen, Janice (Darrell) Toler and Dottie (Roy) Toler, all of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; MANY and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, 614-885-4006. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to: Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter, 3740 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, Oh 43026, in Opal's memory.
LINDSAY Bernard Lindsay, 76, died Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Services are pending with SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State Street.
MOELLER Iris Irene (Troyer) Moeller, 96, died peacefully on April 1, 2001, at her home in Kensington Place in Columbus. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Rev. Paul Moeller of Columbus; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan (Richard) Deyoe of Olympia, Wa., Mary (Michael) Benis of Columbus; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil (Marcia) Moeller of Denver, Co., Bob (Wanda) Moeller of Sharon, Ct.; grandchildren, John Deyoe of Olympia, Wa., Keith (Louise) Deyoe of North Bend, Wa., Doug Moeller of Berkeley, Ca., Jason Benis of Columbus, Alison Benis of Chicago, Il., Adam, Nathan, and Brittany Moeller of Denver, Co.; and great-granddaughter Erin Deyoe of Vancouver, Wa. Iris was a graduate of Ohio State University, a former teacher, long-time student of nature, faithful servant of God, and a blessing to all who knew her. Private burial will be in Continental, Oh., followed by memorial services on Friday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 23019 Kellogg Rd., Grand Rapids, Oh., and on Saturday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 211 N. Merkle, Columbus. The family will receive friends after the services. In lieu of flowers those who wish may contribute in her name to either Hosanna or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or to a charity of their choice.
McCLASKEY Franklin K. McClaskey, age 73, died March 31, 2001 Doctors Hospital West. Born and raised in Marion, Ohio, retired self employed accountant, U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Preceded in death by parents Hugh and Camilla McClaskey; brothers Charles and Glen. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Clara (Betty); daughter, Connie and fiancee Rick Carroll; sons, Ronald (Chrisy) and Jerry McClaskey; grandchildren, Paul Johnson, Lindsey McClaskey; brother, Harry McClaskey; sister, Juanita McClaskey. We will miss you poppie. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad Street, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Pastor Owen Stotts officiating. Interment Alton Cemetery.
McLAUGHLIN Esta "Tommie Brown" McLaughlin, age 69, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2001 at her residence. Born in Otway, Ohio on August 7, 1931. Retired from State of Ohio Department of Unemployment. Survived by 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Friends may call O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Monday 6-8 p.m. Additional visitations and funeral service will be held at BOTKIN FUNERAL HOME, Otway, Oh.
STEELE Evelyn (Wilcoxen) Steele, faithful servant of the Lord, went to be with the Savior on March 30, 2001. Mrs. Steele was born November 30, 1919 in Louisville, Ohio and grew up in Canton, Ohio. She was a life-time member of First Church of God and served as a missionary and choir member. Mrs. Steele was a Homemaker and had previously worked for the Columbus Public School system. Preceded in death by husband Rev. Raymond Steele Sr.; mother and father Cecilia and Fred Wilcoxen; sisters Elaine, Shirley, Shreen and Sadine; brothers Frederick, Wayne and Jim. Mrs. Steele leaves to mourn her passing, but to celebrate her life, daughters, Karen Steele-Hicks and Jenelle Steele-Adkins; sons, Raymond A. Jr., Mark, Timothy and step-son, John F. Steele; thirteen grandchildren; sisters, Gwen Williams and Dolly Cunningham of San Bernadino, Ca.; brothers, Oliver Wilcoxen of Sacremento, Ca., Harry Wilcoxen and Stanch Wilcoxen of San Bernadino, Ca.; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Taylor of Washington, D.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Friends may call Tuesday, April 3, 2001 after 5 p.m. at the First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd., where family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Dr. Timothy Clarke officiating. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 10 a.m. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME serving the family.
TAYLOR Richard James Taylor, age 57, Friday, March 30, 2001 at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. Retired plumber. Former President Lonesome Polecat Archery, Ohio Archers Association, life-member of Ohio Archers Association Club, NRA, VFW. Veteran U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by father Odell Taylor; brothers Larry and Robert. Survived by wife and best friend, Phyllis; sons, Jeff (Candi) Taylor, Jeff (Laura) Grashel; daughter, Alissa (Brad) Townsend; grandchildren, Mallorie and Rachel Taylor, Jeffrey and Shane Grashel and Zachary Grashel; beloved pet, Boomer; mother, Melvina Taylor; sisters, Ginny (Jay) Nutt, Brenda (Pete) Fuller, Connie (Ken) Dillon, Sheryl Kiener and Julie Taylor; brothers, Gary (Diane) Taylor, Ron Taylor and Tim Taylor. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Father Charles Cotton officiating.
TEMPLE Thomas Temple, Jr., age 79, of Grove City, passed away Thursday March 29, 2001 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Member of Grove City United Methodist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and served during WW II, Korea and Vietnam. Preceded in death by his brother John Temple. He is survived by his wife, Frankie; children, Timothy (Regina) Temple, Carolyn Temple and Susan (Donald) O'Conner; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, George (Helen) and Charles (Marianne) Temple. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, where funeral will be Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Pastor Owen Stotts officiating. Interment Grove City Cemetery.
TURANCHIK Julie R. Turanchik, age 52, March 30, 2001. Julie was a teacher at Epworth Kindergarten and a member of Second Church of Christ, Scientist. She is survived by parents, Glenn and Jean Colerider; husband, James; and daughters, Oma Laura, and Meredith Anne Turanchik; sisters, Kimberly (Charles) Inglefield, and Tracy (Kyle) Colerider-Krugh. Service will be held Monday, April 2, 2001 7:30 p.m. at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St. (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.), where friends may call 1/2 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to Habitat for Humanity or World Wild Life Fund in her memory.
