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PIERAMICO Sabatino "Sam" Pieramico, 92, died Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Minerva Park Place Nursing Home. A member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. He is survived by his niece, Naomi Kinzel; nephew, Alex Pieramico; other nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nepehws. He is preceded in death by his wife Edna Pieramico. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel (Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery). Father Ronald Atwood, Celebrant. Interment to follow, St. Joseph Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road. E-mail expressions of sympathy to pieramicocondolences@schoedinger.com.
POLICARO Dominico Policaro, born in S. Onofrio Catanzaro, Italy, November 9, 1912, who peacefully went to be with God on April 15, 2001 in his home. Preceded in death by wife Caterina (Trecozzi) Policaro. He will be sadly missed by his children and their spouses, Felicia and Antonino Loduca of Toronto, Canada, Franco and Giovanna Policaro of Columbus, Antonina and Mark Inks of Columbus, Lela and William Lalli of Hilliard; grandchildren and their spouses, Onofrio and Lily Loduca and their children, Jessica and Lee Anthony Loduca, Lela Mitchell and John and their children, Stephanie and Ashley, Caterina and Maurizio Venere and their children, Alyssa and Vanessa, Domenico and Elizabeth Loduca and their child, Domenic, all of Toronto, Canada, Domenico and Amy Policaro and their child, Domenic Policaro of Aspen, Colo., Franco Policaro of Miami, Fla., Melinda Inks, Mark and Mindy Inks and their children, Morgan and Mason Inks, Lee Inks and Monica Inks, Nicholas and Jessica Lalli, all of Columbus, Oh. He will also be missed by other family and many friends. Family will receive friends at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave., Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Wednesday, St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Ave. Fr. Arthur Wiles, Celebrant. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hospice at Riverside/Grant. Our special thanks for all their support and care in our time of need with the passing of our dear and beloved father.
QUEEN Gerald "Jerry" "Green Turtle" Queen, 56, of Canal Winchester, passed away Monday, April 16, 2001 at Mt. Carmel East. He had 33 years of service with Consolidated Freightway where he received the 3 Million Mile Safety Record Award. He was also a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Club. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Carol Queen, Canal Winchester; sons, Greg Queen and Steve Swope of Kissimmee, Fla.; step-daughter, Kelley Woodruff; mother, Wilda Lindner, Barberton, Oh.; brother, John Lindner, Wadsworth, Oh.; sisters, Paula Lindner, Barberton, Oh., Peggy May, Rittman, Oh.; grandson, Hunter Queen; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster, with Pastor Chip Cook officiating. Burial at Forest Rose Cemetery, where the Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail will perform 
military honors. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
RIGGS (TREGO) Lynda S. Riggs, age 54, died April 14, 2001 after a brief illness. Born October 24, 1946 in Columbus. Graudate of Worthington High School and attended Ohio University. Survived by mother, Betty; brother, John; sister-in-law, Barb; sister, Jan; nephews, John, Chris and Victor, all of Columbus; numerous aunts, cousins and friends. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2001 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085.
RILEY Patricia Rose Riley, age 72, died peacefully in the home of her daughter on Friday, April 13, 2001 following a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father James P. McEneany Sr. and mother Lucy M. McEneany; brother James P. McEneany Jr. and sister Sr. Barbara Ann McEneany, CSC. She was survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert L. Riley Sr. of 50 years; daughter, Kathleen, sons, Robert L. (Patricia) Jr., Michael and Patrick (Sherry); daughter, Colleen (Daniel) Phillips; grandchildren, Lisa and Billy Rawson, Joseph, Dana, Justin, Kelli and Karen Riley; great-granddaughter, Madison Jeter; sisters, Jane F. McEneany, Sr. Patrick McEneany, OSF, Sr. Sarita McEneany, OP; sister-in-law, Kelly McEneany-Poling; many nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St., wake service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 6440 S. High St. Father Larry Nolan, Celebrant. Interment to follow. Contributions may be made to Grant/Riverside Hospice, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214-3998, in her memory. Please visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
RITCHEY We knew this time would some day come, but still our hearts are saddened by the loss of a great man. Dr. Robert R. Ritchey, "Doc", was born May 15, 1911 in McConnelsville, Ohio and passed away April 16, 2001. He moved to Columbus in 1929, where he began working for Gilbert Shoes. He later entered the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and graduated in 1947. During this time he met the love of his life, married her and started his family. After graduation, He started his podiatry practice and Cofounded Ritchey Brothers Shoe Store in Columbus. He also owned Ritchey Morgan Horse Farm in Baltimore, Ohio, where he raised and showed Morgan Horses. He practice podiatry the remainder of his 50 year career in his Bexley Office. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the 50 Plus Club at Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Kay ( Schmidt); his son Robert II; and 6 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, sons, Jay (Joanie), Mike (Jenny), Steve, and Fred (Joan); daughters, Kathy (Mike) Winchell, Karen (Dennis) Kostora, Marilyn Dailey, and Mary Jane (Dan) Ryan. He has 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren who love him dearly. He is also survived by his brother, Jim (Maryanne); his sister, Helen; sisters-in-law, Helen and Nancy Ritchey; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Rosary 8 p.m., EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Christ the King Church, 277 E. Livingston Ave. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in his memory to the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
ROBINSON Delores Robinson, 73, of Columbus, died Saturday, April 14, 2001 at Walnut Manor, Clarksburg, Oh. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Helen Clark. Survived by several cousins. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at Union Cemetery. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 North High Street, Columbus.
SCHOEN William "Bill" Schoen, 64, of Grove City died Sunday April 15, 2001 at home. Member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. He was co owner of Camtronics Inc. and was a
Korean War Veteran. Preceded in death by parents William and Lenore Schoen and son Brian Schoen. Survived by loving wife, Patricia; sons, Jaimie (Heidi) Schoen, William (Charla) Schoen, Collin (Trisha) Schoen and Derek (Chastity) Schoen; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis (Arnold) Grover and Pat (Elmer) Houdashelt; nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, where the family will receive friends 1 hour prior to mass in the vestibule of the church. Fr. John Swickard officiating. Interment Union Cemetery. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City. Contributions may be given to the church building fund in Williams' memory.
SCHWAB Helen Virginia Schwab, age 87, Saturday St. Raphael's Home for the Aged. Worked for many years as a cook in the schools and hospitals in Columbus. Member First Baptist Church, Jackson, Miss. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ronald F. and Betty Elaine Schwab of Columbus; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Virginia Kay Schwab of Columbus; special friend and sister-in-law, Lena Schwab; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son Michael A. Schwab; sisters and brothers. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. where service will be Wednesday 11 a.m. Dr. Paul Large officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Raphael's Home for the Aged.
SEARLES Lola Dell "Lolly" Searles, 85, of Westerville, formerly Sunbury, died Sunday morning, April 15, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. DeVORE-SYNDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, 1 hour prior to the 3 p.m. service Wednesday, Condit Presbyterian Church, 15102 Hartford Road, Sunbury. Rev. Carol Weiss officiating. Interment Trenton Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Lolly Searles Memorial Fund at the Church.
SMITH Nathaniel "Ward" Smith, age 88, of Columbus, Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired from Southwestern City Schools of Columbus. Preceded in death by son Jack Smith. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn M. Smith; daughters, Nancy (Don) Phillips, Judy (Lou) Chivilo, Martha (Roger) Boice, Karen Brady; daughter-in-law, Patricia Smith; close family friend, Randy Mahoney; sister, Patricia Donaldson; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. A gathering to celebrate Ward's life will be held 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at his daughter, Nancy Phillips' home at 3795 Dinsmore Castle Dr., Columbus, Oh. 43221. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43215-1165. Arrangements and Cremation by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard.
TANNER Billy Tanner, a White Male, age 65, died on April 11, 2001. We are currently searching for his family. If you have any information regarding this person, please contact the Franklin County Coroner's Office, 614-462.5290.
YANTIS Larry D. Yantis, Jr., age 37, passed away April 13, 2001. Survived by parents, Larry D. Yantis, Sr. and Viola Wolfe; wife, Patricia; children, Christina (Rick), Trisha, Jessica, Larry 3rd, James, Arron and Brendan; granddaughter, Brittany; sisters, Lori, Connie, Racanne (Paul) and Sharla; cousins, aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews and too many friends to mention. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave., where funeral service will follow at 8 p.m.
YETTER Donald B. Yetter, age 45, Saturday, April 14, 2001 in Atlanta, Ga. Supervisor of Computer Operations for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Former Associate of the Columbus Dispatch. 1974 graduate of South High School. Attended Columbus State Community College. Survived by sisters, Mary Ann Swagger, Jean Verser and Sharon Davis; brothers, Tom and Paul Yetter; many nieces and nephews; little dog, Sammy. Funeral arrangements to be announced later by SCHOEDINGER STATE STREET CHAPEL.
ADAMETZ Joseph Adametz, age 72, of Reynoldsburg, April 16, 2001 peacefully at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer. He is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Veteran of the
Korean War, having served in Inchon. Member of Reynoldsburg VFW, Lithopolis American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kathleen; daughters and sons-in-law, Pattie and Mike Bookman, Pataskala, Barbara and Tom Crowl, Blacklick, Peggy and Rick Smith, Springfield, Oh., Deborah and Scott Bradley, Canal Winchester; grandchildren, Lindsay and Loren Crowl, Sarah and Jared Smith; brothers, George, Paul, Michael and Andrew Adametz; sisters-in-law and family in Belle Vernon, Pa. His family will receive friends Friday April 20 from 10 a.m.-12noon at the COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, where a memorial service will follow at 12noon. Chaplain (LTC) Charles Hemming, U.S. Army, retired, officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43215.
ARNOLD Max Lee Arnold, age 71, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Retired Bus Driver with COTA after 42 years. Active member of A.A. Survived by former wife and lifelong friend, Millie C. Arnold; sons, Mike Arnold, Danny (Sandra) Arnold and Jeff (Marie) Arnold; daughters, Diane Reed, Deborah Thompson, Sandra (Rick) Flynn and Kathy Popp; grandchildren, Heather, Kim, Nikki, Chris, Chenelle, Shilo, Floyd, Arthur, Danny, Lindsey, Misty, Zach and Justin; 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where service will be held Thursday 11:30 a.m. Rev. Chris Ciampa officiating.
ARNOLD Richard Jett Arnold, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, retired, age 79, died April 15, 2001 at his home. Preceded in death by Ruth Holland Arnold, first wife. Survived by Helen Irving Arnold, second wife; sons, John Arnold (Barbara) and Robert Arnold (Peggy); daughters, Kathryn Marcou and Christine Arnold; step-sons, William Horton (Rita) and Charles Horton (Mary); step-daughter, Catherine Klingler (Tim); grandchildren, Michael and Stephen Marcou, Sarah McKee, Lucas, Benjamin, Corrine Arnold; step-grandchildren, Patrick and Elizabeth Horton, Lisa Smith, LTJG William Scott and Jennifer Horton, Grace and Mae Klingler. Born in St. Louis, Mo. Attended University of Nebraska and was graduated from The Ohio State University. Past President of Northern Kiwanis. Served in the U.S. Army for 23 years, earning the following medals: Silver Star-Germany, 1945, Bronze Star for Valor with Oak Leaf Cluster, Germany, 1945, Korea, 1950, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster-Germany, 1945, Korea, 1950, American Campaign, 1943-44, European Campaign, 1945 with 3 Battle Stars, Victory Medal, 1945, Army of Occupation Medal-Germany, 1946, National Defense Service Medal, 1947-50, Korean Campaign with 3 Battle Stars, 1950-51, Vietnam Service Medal, 1965, United Nations Korean Service Medal, 1951, Republic of Viet Nam Tet Offensive, 1960. Later employed by The Ohio State University in the Facilities Planning Department. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 700 High St., Worthington, April 19, 2001, 3 p.m., where family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service in the church atrium. The Rev. Arthur Hadley, The Rev. Don Peterson and the Rev. Elizabeth Lilly officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kiwanis Foundation of North Columbus, 4288 Kenmont Place, Columbus, Oh. 43220-4057. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 614-268-3593.
