• Elnora Jean (Ellie) Cowden McCullars, age 84, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, at her home in Orange City, FL, following an illness of six months. She was born in Cambridge, in 1927, to Russell Lee and Lillian Lucile Rich Cowden, and graduated from Cambridge High School, in May, 1944, and White Cross (now Riverside Hospital) school of nursing, in 1947. She retired as Commander of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp. in 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald H. McCullars, of FL; and a brother, Richard L. Cowden, of MD. She is survived by three step-daughters Judith (Wally) Putnam, of GA, and their sons; Joan (Herb) Hartley and Rebecca Ann (Skip) Wood, all of FL; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Cowden, of MD; nephews, David, Donald, and Clifford Cowden and their families; and a niece, Kimberly (David) Powell, and their family, all of MD; her brother, Bill (Sue) Cowden, of Cambridge; nephews Jerry and family, and Bill and family, all of Cambridge, and Gary and family of VA. A memorial service was held in John Knox Village, Orange City, on Aug. 13. Military Services will be conducted at Veterans Administration Florida National Cemetery at a later date.

   
• Paula D McCrady Gibb, age 57, Thursday, September 1, 2011. Paula was born in Columbus on January 24, 1954, and graduated from Riverside Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1975, where she worked for 30+ years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Preceded in death by parents Paul and Mary McCrady and brother Michael McCrady. Survived by sons, Brian (Vanessa) Gibb of Minneapolis, MN and William (Yelena) Gibb of Cleveland; brothers, Larry (Brenda) McCrady and Robert (Rosie) McCrady; sister, Debbie (John) Curry; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitations Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. At the family's request, the funeral service will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lupus Foundation: http://donate.lupus.org. To sign and view the on-line register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com.
   
• Norma Ruth Faulkner Graham, passed away peacefully at her residence in Logan, Utah on August 15, 2011. She will return to Columbus, Ohio, for burial next to Clarence, her husband of 38 years. Ruth was the 7th child born to Thomas J. and Ida M. Grashel Faulkner on September 25, 1919 in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. She spent her childhood there and graduated high school in 1937. The same year she entered White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and in 1940 she graduated as a licensed registered nurse. Most of her life was spent practicing her profession. In 1941 she was united in marriage with Clarence Graham of Columbus, Ohio, and from this union was born three children. Ruth was an active member of the Hilliard United Methodist Church Dorcas Circle, White Cross Hospital Alumni Association, and the Ohio Geriatric Nurses Association. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, parents Thomas and Ida Faulkner, infant brothers Roger Thomas and John Howard Faulkner, sister Freda Hollback (Roy), brother Truman Faulkner (Myrtle), sister Hallie Morgan (Wendell), all of Oak Hill, Ohio, sister Dorothy North of Springfield, Ohio, and daughter-in-law Joan Ann Graham (Norman) of Grove City, Ohio. She is survived by three children, Norman Graham of Grove City, Ohio, Elaine Hoover (Dan) of Kissimmee, Florida, and Thomas Graham (Kimberly) of Logan, Utah. There are five grandchildren, Tammy Charles and Amy Daugherty of Grove City, Ohio, and Elizabeth Giles (Chad), Ian Graham, and Samantha Graham of Logan, Utah. There are five great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Landon (Tammy), Brianna, Carter, and Conner (Amy), all of Grove City, Ohio. Also surviving are dear nieces, Judy Morgan and Nancy Meek of Pataskala, Ohio, Betty McFann of Oak Hill, Ohio; and nephew, Jerry Hollback (Sandy) of Jackson, Ohio; along with several more close relatives in Jackson County, Ohio. Many thanks to the kind and caring staff at Terrace Grove Assisted Living in Logan, Utah where Ruth spent her final years. Family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026, where a funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
   
• Charlette May Booth Busick Thompson: Charlette went to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon August 7, 2011.  Waiting for her by the Rainbow Bridge were Tillie her first childhood dog, a fox terrier, then the rest of her beloved dogs, all Dalmatians.  Charlette was known by most who knew her as the Dalmatian Lady of Phoenix. She was a charter member of the Dalmatian Club of Greater Phoenix, active in Kachina Kennel Club, and was a life member of the Phoenix Field and Obedience Club.  Her love of Dalmatians went far beyond her own breeding.  Hundreds of valley hospitals and nursing homes were visited by Copper, Perdi, Sally, Queenie and others.  Charlette was a member of the task force that formed the Organization of Companion Animal Associations and was the first scheduler for a busy lineup of visits.  All the while, she bred, trained, and showed seven dogs to their Companion Dog degrees and four to their AKC championship since 1969.  She sold far more pups to enthusiastic owners who returned for more of her well-loved dogs.  She also taught Obedience (all breeds) for Petsmart and for the Phoenix Parks and Recreation department. She had another life as well.  Many weddings, birthdays, showers, school events, and anniversaries were graced by the cakes she baked and decorated. She made gourmet red velvet cakes years before they became the current rage. Charlette was a graduate of the White Cross Hospital RN program (1947) in Columbus Ohio and practiced her profession for the next sixty-one years.  She found it too hard to retire and not be helping someone.  She had a variety of positions: hospital, industrial, school nurse, doctors’ nurse, nursing home supervisor, and private duty nursing (she came to Arizona on one such assignment in mid-winter and ended up moving to the Valley).  For those who were gifted to be in her care, she was known as the Angel lady, even if their family got one of her dogs. Charlette was preceded in death by her beloved son Charles and by her first husband (Robert J Busick) and her second husband (Vernal Thompson).  She is survived by daughter, Beth (Peter) Nick, two grandsons, David C. and Capt. Douglas R. Nick, two great grandchildren, Aniyah G. Nick and Joseph D. Nick, a nephew, a niece, one step-son, two step-grandsons, four step-great grandchildren and two grand nieces. Her kindness, diligence to duty, loving acts to those in her care and those who recently provided her care, and her love of animals as well as people will be Charlette’s best memorial and remembrance. A memorial service will be held Saturday August 27 at 1:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Sun City, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City. The family can be contacted at: Beth Nick, daughter, 6362 Glenknoll Dr., Yorba Linda, CA  92886, 714-970-8018

• Rose Kay Miller Wetherill, RN, 67, of Westerville, Ohio, passed on July 25, 2011, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born, January 17, 1944, in Kenton, Ohio, graduate of Forest High School, (1961), attended Riverside School of Nursing (1964) and went back to school where she completed her Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University in 1983 and furthered her education, graduating with her Master's from The Ohio State University in 1990. Rose retired from Riverside Methodist Hospital in 2005 where she worked for over 37 years. She ended her career at McConnell Heart Health Center where she was an inspiration to her patients and co-workers. You could find Rose in her sewing room where she made many beautiful quilts and memories, but her first love was enjoying time with family and friends. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Member of the quilt groups, The Cracked Thimble, Heirlooms and a founding member of Westerville Quilt Guild. Preceded in death by parents Lowell Miller and Berneda Miller. Survived by her devoted children: son, Ted Wetherill; daughters, Vonda (Steve) McDonald, Alissa (David) Trela. Rose was the best and most loved Nana to three granddaughters, Allyson Rose McDonald, Katelyn Jeanette McDonald, and Adelynn Mary Trela, and one grandson expected to be born in August; brother, Alan (Penny) Miller; and sister, June (Ronald) Eier; many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Friday, July 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville. A service will be held Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4456 Morse Road, Columbus. Pastor Art Haimerl officiating. Private Inurnment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "My Very Own Blanket" (benefitting foster children), PO Box 2691, Westerville, Ohio 43086.

• Mildred Darlene “Milly” Lamb McNutt, 62, of West Jefferson, went to be with her Lord Monday, May 30, 2011, after several months of serious illness. She was born Feb. 7, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Ernest and Genevieve Lamb. Milly retired as a nurse after 35 years of service with Madison County Hospital. She was a 1970 graduate of Riverside-White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of West Jefferson. Survivors include her son, Nathan W. McNutt of West Jefferson; mother, Ginny Lamb of Cable; four sisters, Phyllis (William) McDaniel of Mechanicsburg, Donna (David) Turner of Bellefontaine, Jane Thomas and Esther Lamb, both of Cable; brother, Ernie Lamb of Urbana; “special daughter” Lisa Weber and family of West Jefferson; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many cousins; an uncle, Ron Lamb of Oklahoma; and an aunt, Lois Lamb of St. Mary’s, Ohio. Milly was preceded in death by her father; and husband, Ronald C. “Ron” McNutt in 2006. Family and friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St., West Jefferson, and from 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2011, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 221 S. Center St., West Jefferson, where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in West Jefferson. In memory of Milly, memorial contributions may be made to her church or a charity of choice.

• Barbara Ann Chambers Robinson, age 76, of Westerville, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on September 27, 1934 in Parkersburg, W.Va. to Roscoe and Lula Chambers. She was a 1955 graduate of White Cross School of Nursing. In 1955, she married Leslie L Robinson, who preceded her in death. Barb and Les were a devoted couple and the parents of three children, Deborah (Joe) Blundo of Worthington, Mark (Laura) Robinson of Russia and Leslie Shannon (Mark) Bennett of Westerville. She was known as Meme to her six grandchildren, Noah (Elizabeth) and Celia Blundo, Roscoe and Max Robinson, and Tyler and Ashley Bennett. Barb worked as a nurse and a housewife before joining Les in operating a rental real estate business, Westecon. They were active in the Columbus Apartment Association for many years. Barb was a member of Xenos Christian Fellowship. She is survived by her children and grandchildren; sister, Connie (Martin) Trostle of Dillsburg, PA; and a brother, Ralph (Carol) Chambers of Parkersburg, W. Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Her family would like to thank her friends at Xenos for their steadfast support of Barb in the last years of her life. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Thursday 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Xenos Christian Fellowship, 1340 Community Park Drive, Columbus, OH Friday at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. Private entombment Blendon Central Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to World Team, 1431 Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA 18976 or Xenos Christian Fellowship Humanitarian Aid Fund, 1340 Community Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43229.

• Donna Jean Chase Janes, age 84, passed away Friday morning April 23, 2010. She is survived by husband, Charles (Jerry) Janes; daughter, Jennifer Moran; son, Andrew; sisters, Joyce Kielmeyer, and June Anderson; and grandchildren, Morgan and Adam. Donna Jean was an R.N. at White Cross Hospital (1946) and also did private duty nursing. Family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Monday May 3, 2010 at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St. (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.) Phone 614-268-3593. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, Ohio 43026, in rememberance of Donna Jean's lifelong love for her pets.

• Jane Scott Holzhause, 85, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at her home. Jane was born April 30, 1925 in Howard, Ohio to the late Oliver and Clio Wooldridge Scott. She worked as a nurse at White Cross Hospital (1946) and Children's Hospital, both of Columbus, Ohio. Jane was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren; they were the love of her life. Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Carmel, where friends are invited to call one hour prior to the service. Jane was the widow of William Holzhause. She is survived by her children, Russell S. (wife, Dianne) Koetz, Vicki L. (husband, Michael) Tribul and Rick E. Koetz; grandchildren, Glenn, Heather and Kimberly, Matthew and Allison and Sara; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Polly Shorkey. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To sign Jane's online guestbook or view her video tribute, please visit http://www.flannerbuchanan.com/

• Jane E. Benedum Meuhlen, 75, formerly of Peoli, OH, passed away peacefully March 29, 2011 at the home she shared with her daughter and son in law, Brian & AnaMarie (Benedum) Haakinson in Pinellas Park, FL. Born September 8, 1935, the daughter of the late John E and Ruth Evelyn (Roby) Benedum, Jane grew up in the hills of Peoli with her parents and dear friend, Denton T “Cy” Young. Over the years, Jane was proud to share many memories of growing up with the greatest pitcher of all time and her many travels with him to local and out of state appearances, focusing on his passion and love of baseball, especially Little League. Jane graduated from Port Washington High School in 1953 and went on to follow her calling, along with Cy’s dream, and attended White Cross Hospital wherein she completed her RN (1958). Jane’s 45 years of tenure varied from pediatric, surgical, geriatric and MRDD nursing in both Ohio and Florida until retiring in 2003. She spent many years working at Twin City Hospital, Dennison, OH (surgery / recovery) and Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Newcomerstown, OH. Once moving to Florida, she continued to focus on geriatric/MRDD nursing until retirement. Jane is survived by two daughters, AnaMarie (Brian) Haakinson, of the home, and Cynthia J Benedum, Frankfurt, IN; granddaughter Rachelle R. Flinn, Lafayette, TN; grandsons Christopher A. Creager, Pinellas Park, FL; Shawn M Mathews, Zepherhills, FL and Jason L. (Krissy) Gooch, Midway Park, NC; great-grandsons Trevor & Travis Haakinson, Kenneth City, FL; Breiden J. Trent, Lafayette, TN and Drache Gooch, Midway Park, NC. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Johnathan J. Haakinson. Pursuant to Jane’s wishes no visitation or services are to be held. The family has chosen to donate her vital organs for research of Lewy Body Dementia and asks in lieu of flowers, donations please be made in her honor to LBDA.org

Ann J. Schillinger Farley, age 76 of Athens, Ohio peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Chandler, Arizona with her family members by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Nina Schillinger. She was the beloved wife to the late James J. Farley and mother of the late Sue Farley. She is survived by her loving family; brother, J.D. (Judy) Schillinger of Tucson, Arizona; her children, Diane Farley of Fairlawn, Ohio; Cathy (Mike) Blackford of Chandler, Arizona; Mark (Sherry) Farley of Macedonia, Ohio; Matt (Chelsea) Farley of Ravenna, Ohio; Mike (Cherry) Farley of Clarksville, Maryland; and Erin (Scott) Bentley of Dublin, Ohio. She had 11 grandchildren, Amanda (Dan) Dannefeldt and Curtis Blackford; James and Kathleen Farley; Brianna and Kyra Sours; Cecelia, Gabriella, and Isabella Farley; Halle and Olivia Bentley and one great granddaughter, Tatum Dannefeldt. Ann, originally from Lima, Ohio, attended White Cross Nursing School (1953) in Columbus, Ohio. She resided in Athens for over 50 years and was a retired Nursing Supervisor with the Athens Mental Health Center. She was a longstanding member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Athens and also a dedicated volunteer at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens. Throughout her life Ann touched the lives of many people and she will be dearly missed by all her friends and family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014.

Jane Frances Beasecker Worner, age 77, passed away July 30, 2008 at Heartland of Kettering after a year of battling colon cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Worner; her parents, George Clifford Beasecker and Margaret Maude (Light) Beasecker; her two brothers, George Douglas Beasecker and Gerald Frank Beasecker; and her sister, Kathryn Margaret Jaffke. She is survived by her three daughters, Pamela S. Worner of Seattle, WA, Sandra K. Pierce and husband George of Oakwood, and Virginia A. Snead and husband Steve of Dayton; and her two grandsons, Brandon D. Pierce and Colin A. Pierce of Oakwood. Always fond of animals and a devoted Cincinnati Reds fan, she also leaves behind her beloved cat, Sparky. Born in Salinas, California, Jane grew up in Burlington, WI and Marysville, OH, where she was Valedictorian of her Marysville High School class of 1948. She had the lead in the school musical her senior year and played trumpet in the marching band. A Registered Nurse and graduate of the White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in 1951, she gave up her career to raise her children but her desire to help others was strong. Jane was a Girl Scout Leader and Sunday school teacher when her children were young. Following her husbands death, she did volunteer work for the nursing home that cared for him. While a resident at The Grand Court, she would often help take care of other "older" residents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SICSA, Hospice of Dayton, or Oakwood United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the staffs of The Grand Court, Heartland of Kettering and Hospice of Dayton for their loving care of Jane these past years.

Jean Van Zandt Griffin Andrews, age 85, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Jean was a graduate of Newark High School, in Newark, Oh. and the White Cross School of Nursing (1945) in Columbus, Oh. WW II US Army Veteran attached to the 124th Station Hospital in Linz, Austria. She was a 1st Lt. Nurse, General Duty, awarded the World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal. She is survived by her husband, Theodore J. Andrews of Albuquerque, N.M.; son, Larry Andrews of Los Angeles, Calif.; niece, Elizabeth (Martin K.) Fletcher of Delaware, Oh.; and their daughters, Carrie B. Fletcher and Captain Meghann B. Fletcher, USAF. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

Eileen V. Daniels Clark, 85, of Mount Vernon went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 17, 2008, at the Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Eileen was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Knox County to John L. and Goldie (Poulton) Daniels and was raised in Wayne Township near Fredericktown. Eileen received her training as a registered nurse at White Cross Nursing School in Columbus, Ohio from 1942 to 1945. She was employed as a nurse at Mercy Hospital and Martin Memorial Hospital in Mount Vernon from 1945 until 1949, and then attended Asbury College in Kentucky from 1949 to 1951. She was then employed as an industrial nurse for Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Mount Vernon for five years; and then as the industrial nurse for the Continental Can Company in Mount Vernon for over 21 years, retiring in 1986. Surviving are her sons, Ronald A. Daniels of Eastlake, John C. Clark and D. Bruce (Deborah) Clark, both of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Angelene (Mike) Small and Jessica Clark; three great-grandchildren, Alexander Small and Amber Small and Ethan Clark; and her sister, Dorothy E. (Rev. Bob) Linter of Lebanon. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, L. David Clark; and her brother, Harold Daniels. Memorial contributions can be made to the Knox County Humane Society, 400 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. To send an online condolence to the family visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

Gloria Mae Hertz Wehr, 86, of Maitland, Fla., passed away June 27, 2008, after a long illness. She was born on July 18, 1921, in Cleveland, to the late Meta Roeseler Hertz and Emil Christian Hertz. Gloria graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and then enrolled at Ohio State University. She met her future husband, Charles "Chuck" Wehr, a medical student, the first week of classes. Deciding on nursing as a career, Gloria transferred her education to White Cross Hospital in Columbus, where she graduated as a registered nurse with a specialty in obstetrical nursing. On March 18, 1944, Gloria married her college sweetheart. At the end of Chuck's residency programs, the couple settled for the next 31 years in Zanesville. The years in this idyllic, friendly small town were the happiest of Gloria's life. A warm, witty and fun-loving person, she made her family and friends the center of her life. She loved holidays and entertaining, and was active in both civic and social organizations. Her children attest that she was a remarkable parent, balancing discipline and high expectations of them with insight, compassion and always loads of love and laughter. Upon Chuck's retirement, the couple moved to Stuart, Florida, where they enjoyed their home on the Indian River, golf and a new round of friends. In 2004 Gloria moved to Central Florida to be near her daughters. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles L. A. Wehr; and her sister, Pat Hertz Klassen. Sadly missing Gloria are her brother, Chris E. "Buddy" Hertz of Maitland; daughters, Susan L. (Bill) Harkins of Longwood and Nancy J. Leclaire (Bob) of Maitland; son, Dr. Chris J. (Ann) Wehr of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Matthew (Olga) Harkins, Mark Harkins (girlfriend Emilee), Abby Beckel, Katie Beckel, Charles Wehr, Anna Wehr and Max Wehr; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Harkins and Lauren Harkins. Memorial gifts can be made to the Charles and Gloria Wehr Nursing Scholarship at Genesis HealthCare Foundation, 1135 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Mary Ellen “M” Baird Nelson Thursday, February 28, 2008, Tacoma, Washington. Born January 10, 1921 in Wellston, Ohio to Mabel and Earl Baird. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Dr. Martin E. Nelson, Professor Emeritus, University of Puget Sound. They were married on June 2, 1942 in Princeton, New Jersey. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is also survived by her brother Jim Baird and her three children: Vic Nelson (Sharon), Karen Vescovi (Ron) and Marsha Klumpar (Rick); her five grandchildren: Brita Nelson, Brian Vescovi (Krystn), Kyla Vescovi Heyer (Casey and great grandson Tanner), Travis Klumpar (Liza and great grandson Hunter) and Michelle Klumpar Lay (Ernie and great grandchildren Vaughn, Ezra, Mila and Nora). A registered Red Cross Nurse, “M” was a 1942 graduate of White Cross Hospital (now Riverside) in Columbus, Ohio. A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church for 60 years she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and was President of the Lutheran Church Women’s Group. As a lover of flowers and plants, she arranged the altar flowers and thoroughly enjoyed the bible classes given by Pastor Fagerlin and Pastor Gary. “M” was active in her community serving as President of many organizations including The University of Puget Sound Faculty Wives Progressive Study Club, the Fircrest League of Garden Clubs, Petal Pushers Garden Club and the Glass Club #112 and active on the UPS Womens League. “M” loved classes in flower arranging, china painting, antiques, ceramics and porcelain. A devoted gardener, “M” had an intimate knowledge of plants and flowers and could easily recite names of the many varieties she grew in her beautiful yard and garden. In her free time, she traveled across the U.S. with her children and enjoyed camping in the national parks. In later years she was fond of her travel to other areas of the U.S. and the world including Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and Europe. “M” will be remembered as a woman with an unbridled love and care of her family and friends. Memories of her laughter, wit, smile and sparkle will be cherished forever by those who knew her. Her kindness, generosity and devout belief in the inherent good nature of people was unparalleled. For anyone fortunate enough to have known “M”, her presence will be missed dearly and her life honored daily. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church (Fircrest) or the Scholarship fund of the University of Puget Sound Women’s League.

Ruth E. Ormiston Bostic, age 82, August 6, 2008, Columbus, Ohio. Survived by husband, Robert L. Bostic; son, Mark Bostic; daughter-in-law, Serena; brother, Ken Ormiston; nephew and nieces. Preceded in death by her sister Lois Good. Graduate of White Cross Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1946).

Helen L. "Holly" Kaumeyer Bruney, 81, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008, at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a graduate of White Cross Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1948) in Columbus. She worked with her husband, Dr. John L. Bruney, at his dentist office as a Registered Nurse, where she retired from that position. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Holly is survived by her nieces and nephews, Nancy Herrington, Jeff Kaumeyer, Jill Croswell, Mike Bruney and Susan Glassburn; cousins, Kathy Neff, Elizabeth Gould-Leger, Paul Plinke, Karl Plinke Jr., Mary Alten, Esther Reed, Dorothy Meyer, Fritz Plinke, Tom Plinke, Ruth Harvey and Zelda Byerly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John L. Bruney; parents, Adolph and Louise Plinke Kaumeyer; brothers, Dr. William Kaumeyer and Robert E. Kaumeyer; and nephew, John Kaumeyer. Memorial gifts may be given to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 125 N. Eastwood Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130.  

Mary Lou Lowe Lockert, 81, of Springfield, Illinois, died at 12 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at St. John's Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Coshocton, Ohio, the daughter of George and Sara Clark Lowe. Mary Lou received her associate's degree from White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio in 1948. She was a registered nurse at St. John's Hospice for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George "Bud" Lowe; and a sister, Joyce Darr. Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca McClure (husband, Steve Cissell) of El Segundo, Calif., and Mary Elizabeth (husband, Clifford) Sims of Sioux Falls, S.D.; four grandchildren, Andrew, Rebekah, Rachel and Sara; and six great-grandchildren, Gracie, Anna, Journey, Daniel, Micah and Benjamin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702-1766.

Alyce Linda Factor Bozarth, Age 64, of Riverside, California, passed away at home on 05/22/06. She was born on 02/07/42 in Newark, Ohio. She worked for 30 years as a registered nurse at various facilities. She was a graduate of Riverside White Cross Hospital School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio in 1963. Alyce is survived by her husband, William F. Bozarth of Riverside; daughters, Carrie Bozarth of Riverside and Stephanie Green of Moreno Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Visiting Nurse Association of Inland Counties Hospice.

Doris Ann Burson age 82 of Athens, OH passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born March 9, 1925 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Lucius C. Burson, Sr. and Mildred Shields Burson. Doris attended schools in Glouster and Athens and graduated from Beverly High School near Belpre. She was a 1947 graduate of White Cross Hospital School of Nursing. In her professional career as a registered nurse in the U. S. Navy Nurse Corps. She served in twenty-five states in numerous stateside Naval Hospitals and several foreign countries including overseas duty in Da Nang, Viet Nam and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1978. Following her retirement, she compiled an extensive genealogy of the Burson family of Athens County, which was published in 2000. Doris is survived by her brothers Herbert (Pauline) of McArthur and Sun City FL.; Robert (Linda) of Athens, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by brother Lucius (Duke) (Juan) Burson Jr.

Jo Ann Pope Lucas, 80, of Washington C.H. died suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday February 14, 2008 in Groveland, Florida, while on vacation. Mrs. Lucas was born October 2,1927 at Yatesville in Fayette County, Ohio to Ralph E. and Mary Mildred Badger Pope. She lived most of her live in Fayette County. She was a graduate of the White Cross Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1948) and was a registered nurse for 20 years at the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Ross County Department of Health. Mrs. Lucas was a member of the Grace united Methodist Church; a charter member of the Fayette County Professional Nurses Association; was a member of the Fayette County Commission on Aging and had served as a regional director for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janine Lucas in 1951; a great grandson, Cayden Thomas Noel in 2007; her parents and two brothers, Jack and James Pope. Mrs. Lucas is survived by her husband, William Lucas, Jr. whom she married October 10, 1048;two sons, Mark (Donna) Lucas of Washington C.H. and Kent (Lisa) Lucas of Chillicothe; three granddaughters, Jill Lucas and Jodi (Mark) Noel, all of Washington C.H. and Julie (Dustin) Payne of Orland, California; a brother, Roger (Shirley) Pope of Washington C.H. and a special nephew, Bruce Allen of Dallas, Texas.

Lois Ramona Cox Veley, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away at 5:03 p.m. Friday February 15,2008 at Marion General Hospital. She had been in failing health for several years. Ramona was born in Lebanon, Ohio, February 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Gale W. and Bertha (Paul) Cox. On February 18, 1950, she married Paul B. Veley. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1956. Ramona was a 1944 graduate of Caledonia High School and the White Cross College of Nursing in Columbus as a registered nurse. (Class of 1947). She spent the majority of her nursing career in obstetrics at Marian General Hospital. She was a member of the Caledonia Memorial United Methodist Church. Ramona is survived by her daughter, Paula Dunn of Caledonia, and her son, Mark Veley of Marion; three grandchildren, Audrey Dunn of St. Petersburg, Florida, Rachel Martin of Altus, Oklahoma, and Noah Dunn of Marion; one great grandson, Brenden Martin. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ramon Cox. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Humane Society. Daughter, Paula, may be contacted at3142 Martel Road, Caledonia, Ohio 43314.

Judith Ann Menear Ebbitt-Glover, 66 of N. Olmsted passed away March 19, 2008, in her home after a year long illness. Born in Steubenville, moving to Lorain, in 1978, until1995, and then moving to N. Olmsted. Member of Westlake United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school. Graduate of Riverside White Cross School of Nursing (1963) and Heidelberg College, and was a pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Cleveland Metro in 1981.Formerly employed by the Lorain County Health Dept. Enjoyed traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and was an avid gardener. Volunteered at Play House Sq. in Cleveland, Botanical Gardens and Cleveland Metro Parks. Beloved mother of Karen Ebbitt-Parker and Stephen Ebbitt. Loving grandmother of three with another on the way. Loving sister of Roger Menear and Cindy Myers. Preceded in death by first husband Harold Ebbitt, second beloved husband Bob Glover, parents Bob and Virginia Menear, and brother Richard.

Margaret Leone Metcalf Mantz, 103, Barnesville, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born March 24,1904 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Harry and Mary (Walters) Metcalf. A member of the First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis, O.E.S. No. 206, she was a 1928 graduate of the White Cross Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Columbus. She retired from Barnesville Hospital in 1985 but continued to volunteer from 1985 to 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Mantz (Jan. 11, 1985); son, Jack Howard Mantz; infant brother; two sisters, Irma Smith and Marguerite Timm. She is survived by granddaughter, Diana (Brian) Dickson of Desoto, Texas. Memorials may be made to Barnesville Hospital, 639 W Main St, Barnesville, Ohio 43713.

Ruth Esquival Olson died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston, Texas. Born June 9, 1941 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Kathryn Esquivel. She was raised in Galion. Graduated Riverside-White Cross School of Nursing in 1962. She obtained both a bachelor's and master’s degree from Ohio State University. In 1967 she accepted a teaching position at Texas Woman's University in Houston and remained there until her retirement. While employed, she earned a doctorate of education at the University of Houston. She married Earl W. Olson in 1972. Being a single child, she especially enjoyed being part of the large Olson family. They retired in 1996 to a home on Lake Sam Rayburn where she enjoyed being a member of the Rayburn Bloomers Garden Club, the Rayburn country club auxiliary and the Jasper County Historical Association. Mrs. Olson had numerous medical problems in her retirement, one of which necessitated a kidney transplant in 2006. Unfortunately, her body rejected that transplant in September 2007. After a lengthy and valiant effort, she passed away on Valentine’s Day with her husband by her side. She was a lifelong Lutheran and was last a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jasper until her conversion to Catholicism in 2007. She is survived by her husband and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests and donations be made to the American Kidney Fund, The SPCA, or to either St. Raymond Catholic Church or New Sweden Lutheran Church.

Helen J. Morrow Turner, age 82, died February7, 2008, after a brief illness. Born August 20,1925, in Portsmouth, OH. Mrs. Turner moved to Columbus in 1943 to attend what was then White Cross Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1946) and to join the Cadet Nurse Corp. She became a registered nurse and practiced pediatric nursing for 46 years, primarily at Columbus Children’s Hospital. The daughter of Oliver H. Morrow and Bernice Hunt, Mrs. Turner is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Brandy Turner of Waxhaw, NC; her son and daughter in-law, Douglas and Jan Turner of Atlanta, GA; and her daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Bill Butler of Seattle, WA. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, Will and Christy Turner, Josh and Stephanie Flannigan, Jacob Turner, James, Turner, Drew Turner, J.P. and Kelly Price, Kathryn and Kyle Reed, John (Jack Butler); and her great grandchildren, Harrison and Avery Turner, and Sophia and Amelia Flannigan. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County.

Leona Ilene Shade Hand, 75, of Cardington, died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 23, 2008. She was a registered nurse for34 years at Riverside Hospital. Leona graduated from Attica High School in 1950, White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in 1953, and earned her BSPA from St. Joseph’s College in 1983. Preceded in death by husband Fred, brother Frank Shade. Survived by son Steven (Kristy) Hand, grandchildren, Brandon, Caitlin, Christian, Austin, Logan, and Colton; niece, Karen Shade, and nephew, Robert Shade. Contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and American Lung Association.

Jeannine M. Bowman Sponsler, 75, of Kenton, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008, in Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. She was born in Bellefontaine on March 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Hugh and Josephine Oates Bowman. On May 29, 1955, she married Richard Sponsler and he survives, along with her sisters, Marilyn Heilman of Jacksonville, Fla., and Yvonne Cade of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; eight nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Janice (Scotty) Methven of Murrieta, Calif. A 1950 graduate of Dunkirk High School, she graduated from White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus in 1953. She worked at Kenton Care Center in Kenton, Lima Memorial Hospital and St. Rita’s Medical Center, both in Lima, and retired as a school nurse from Kenton City Schools. She was a member of the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star, Bellefontaine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center activities fund.

Rosalie Nadine Smith Stauffer, 71, of Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Lima, died 11:20a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. 2007, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born on June 1, 1936, in Lima, to Sanford and Margaret Wallace Smith, and they preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Elizabeth Neuman. Rosalie is survived by her children, Matthew Eric (Karen Jean) Stauffer of Delaware, Ohio, and Michelle Elizabeth (Larry) Keller of Lucasville, Ohio; her grandchildren, Amy Michelle Keller, Angela Marie Keller, Ashley Margaret Keller, Shawn Matthew Stauffer, Stephen Eric Stauffer, Mitchell Don Stauffer, Alicia Teresa Stauffer, Mark Wayne Stauffer, Tessa L.A. Henry, Jeanne E. Henry and Zoey E.N. Hunter; and her great-grandchildren, Hunter Eric Stauffer and Conner James Patton. Mrs. Stauffer was a registered nurse. She was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Lima, and a 1958 nursing graduate of White Cross Hospital in Columbus. She was a volunteer at Southern Ohio Medical Center and had been a former member of Christ Church Episcopal in Lima, Ohio.

Sharon Lynn Graves Hartman, 60, of Chillicothe, passed from her earthly life on February 16, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. at her home near Kingston with her son and mother by her side. Adena Hospice has provided medical care and mental support for her since December 10, 2007. Sharon showed great strength and dignity throughout her six year hard fought battle against sarcoma cancer. Sharon was born on December 18, 1947, in Pickaway Twp., Pickaway County, the daughter of Barbara (Juenger) and Wesley Graves Jr. Sharon is survived by her son, Wesley Tyler, at home and his special friend, Tiffany Weaver of Portsmouth; her mother, Barbara Graves, at home; two brothers, Donald Graves and Greg Graves, both of Chillicothe; a very close and dear friend, Debbie Shields; and several special friends from Doctors' West Hospital. She was predeceased by her father Wesley Graves Jr., and her former husband William Chris Hartman of Canal Winchester whom she married on August 21, 1972. Sharon graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1965. She earned her Registered Nurse degree from Riverside White Cross School of Nursing in 1968. In 1979 she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University with a BSN degree. Sharon was a staff nurse on the Neurology Unit at OSU University Hospital serving as a Charge Nurse. While at OSU, she designed and opened the Pulmonary-Neurological ICU serving as the Nurse Manager. She was the Staff Nurse and Preceptor for newly employed nurses and student nurses in the Medical ICU at Doctors' North. Her most recent position at Doctors' West was as the Registered Nurse Case Manager for Appeals and Denials. Sharon was a founding member of the Sarcoma Support Group at The James Cancer Hospital. She was a member of several committees: Doctors' Hospital-Ohio Health Research Committee, Clinical Documentation Committee at Doctors' West Hospital, and served on the Utilization Management Committee from 1999-2007. She was a past member of the Chillicothe Track and Field Association and served as a Judge at local and district Science Fairs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarcoma Cancer Account #312132, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Orthopedic Oncology Research Fund, N-1043 Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, to the Attention of Mrs. Brenda Hammond.

Marie Miesse Hess, age 99, of Worthington, was born February 27, 1908, in Columbus and died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at Wesley Glen. Marie was a graduate of White Cross School of Nursing, Class of 1929 and retired from Worthington Nursing Center in 1976. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hess and survived by many friends and relatives who loved Marie greatly, and will forever miss her. Any donations in Marie's honor should be made to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214.

Lynn Ruth Lawrence Geyer, age 66, of Grove City. Her spirit was returned to the Creator (Eccl. 12:7) and is waiting for the glorious resurrection of the saints. She is preceded in death by father, Dr. John W. Lawrence, survived by her husband of 46 years, Leroy Geyer; son, David (Cynthia) Geyer of PA.; daughters, Michele "Shelly" Hicks of Grove City and Kelly (Thomas) Dailey of Grove City; grandchildren, Elisha, Brandon, Lydia, Philip, Christina, Paul, Alexandra, Noah, Leo and Joseph; mother, Mary Cummins; sister, Kathy (Dave) Shober; brother, Jack (Mary) Lawrence; many nieces and nephews. Lynn was a 1962 graduate of Riverside-White Cross School of Nursing. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to Moravian Board of World Mission, Likewise Ministries P.O. Box 1245, Bethlehem, PA or Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus OH 43215.

Thelma J. Oyler Chan passed away January 9, 2008 at North Austin Medical Center with her husband by her side. She was born July 31, 1919 in Fairfield County, Ohio, the third child of Holmes L. and Mary C. Oyler. She was a beloved child of God, a daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor and good friend. She graduated from high school in Canal Winchester, Ohio in 1937 and from White Cross Nursing School, Columbus, Ohio in 1942. She continued her nursing career and in late summer of 1948 she moved to Panama to work at Colon Hospital on the Atlantic side for U.S. Federal Agency known as Panama Canal Company. On June 19, 1953 she married Harry Y. Chan in Panama. She continued her nursing career until motherhood crowded it out and she was a homemaker “par excellence” from that time on. She was a den mother for her two sons, active in all her son’s school and extra curricular activities. She worked with young children in the nursery at Balboa Union Church in the Canal Zone where she and her family were members. After her husband’s retirement in 1986 they moved to Austin. She was, with her husband, an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband; Harry of the family home, her son; Bruce, his wife, Sharon, grandchildren; Rachel and Ryan of Norman Oklahoma, one sister; Donna Crance, two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews. Thelma loved to travel in the US and afar. She would look up family, friends and ex-Zonie’s wherever she went. She is preceded in death by her parents; Holmes L. and Mary C. Oyler, one son; James F. Chan, three brothers; Lester, Robert and William and one sister; Irene. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to: St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 W. Braker, Austin, Texas 78753.

Eleanore L. “Ellie” Woods Powers, 73, of Bowling Green, died Friday October 12, 2007 at her home. Born February 5, 1934 to Charles and Elizabeth (McVey) Woods in Wheeling, West Virginia, she graduated from Wheeling High School in 1952 and from White Cross Hospital School of Nursing, now Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, in 1955. Mrs. Powers worked as a registered nurse for Drs. Richard Pearse, Wong Kim and Paul Overhulse. She also worked at Wood County Hospital in pediatrics and had worked as a night supervisor in the Emergency Room. She held an active nursing license for 50 years and after retirement remained busy by performing insurance physicals. She also was a reader at South Main and Conneaut elementary schools in Bowling Green. Mrs. Powers was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and skated in many Ice Horizon shows. She also worked on costumes and scrapbooks for the shows. She was active in the Ohio/Ontario Games and gave ice skating lessons at Bowling Green State University. She also worked for the local Red Cross Blood Mobile. She married Richard Powers on July 21, 1956 and he survives. Also surviving are sons Michael and Edward, both of Bowling Green; Daughter Linda Shearing, England, and six grandchildren. She was a sister, Libby L. Bennett. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Bridge Home/Health & Hospice, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

I forgot to let you know that my Mom, Margaret Wright Connor died Tuesday, May 8, 2007. I think she was a member of the class of 1943. She worked as a nurse until she was 69 yrs old. She was born February 22, 1922, in Kilbourne, Ohio. She is survived by son, John Connor (Carol) of Pataskala and daughter. Barbara Connor of Columbus. She had 8 grand children and 8 great- grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her husband, George who owned the Sohio Gas Station next to White Cross Hospital; her son, Tom Connor of Corvallis Oregon and his daughter, Colleen Connor. Sincerely, Barb Connor.

Gretchen R. Darlington Witherspoon, 93, of Washington Court House, died Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 1:20 a.m., at the Whispering Pines Healthcare Center where she had been a patient since June 7. She had been in failing health. Mrs. Witherspoon was born Sept. 30, 1913 in Fayette County, Ohio to George W. and Nelle Vincent Darlington. She attended the University of Michigan and was a graduate of the White Cross School of Nursing (1935) in Columbus. Mrs. Witherspoon was a registered nurse and one of the first public health nurses in Ohio. She formerly worked for the health departments in Marion and Crawford Counties before returning to Washington Court House in 1945 to become a Fayette County Public Health Nurse. She retired in 1973 as Supervisor of Nursing at the local health department. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and a former member and past president of the Washington Court House Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was a longtime member of the Fayette County Professional Nurses Association and, in 1950, was one of the founders of the Nurses May Day Breakfast. She had also been a member of the Fayette County Historical Society and was a volunteer with the Red Cross in Fayette County. On June 28, 1969, she married (James) Bernard Witherspoon. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1997. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George W. Darlington, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Ludene Rife of Washington Court House; a sister-in-law, Rosie Darlington of West Jefferson and nieces and nephews, Robert and Edna Mae Rife, Carol and Jay Carey, Richard J. Witherspoon and the Rev. Jack B. Witherspoon, all of Washington Court House, Donna Lou Smallridge of New Vienna, Sue and Donald Douglas of Columbus and John and Marcie Darlington of West Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Professional Nurses’ Association fund for student scholarships, c/o Julie Schwartz, 317 S. Fayette St., Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

Mary Jane Totten Hillis, 81, of Richmond, VA, widow of Michael J. Hillis, died August 22, 2007. Born in New Lexington, Ohio, she was the seventh and youngest child of the late Andrew and Sarah Totten. She was a graduate of White Cross Hospital (Class of 1947) and was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by three daughters, their husbands and six grandchildren. Mary Jane often spoke to her children about the rigorous, excellent training that she received at White Cross and of the opportunities that her training afforded her. She truly enjoyed the field of nursing and derived great satisfaction from her work. 

Emma Evelyn Singerman-Maurer, 80, of New Philadelphia died Dec. 23, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Born on Dec. 9, 1924, in Rush, Ky., Emma was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Singerman and Margaret Marie Schmidt-Singerman. She was a 1942 graduate of Uhrichsville High School and earned her Registered Nurse degree at White Cross School of Nursing (1948) in Columbus, Ohio. (now Riverside). Upon graduating from high school, she worked at the Timken bearing plant in Canton during World War II. After receiving her RN, she worked at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio. She married William Jay Maurer of Uhrichsville on Dec. 9, 1950. They later moved to Nashport, Ohio, in 1970, where she was a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio. In Zanesville, she volunteered with Crisis Hotline and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. They moved to New Philadelphia in 1985.Emma will be missed by her sister, Anne Singerman-Biclawski of Dover; daughter, Gretchen Maurer-Hartford of New Philadelphia and her husband Bo; son, Michael Jay Maurer of New Philadelphia; grandson, Zachary Jones and wife Elisa of Athens, Ohio; her two great-granddaughters, Emily and Kathryn Jones; and her constant canine companions, Nikki and Meghan. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, William, who died March 26, 2002, her father, mother and brother, James Singerman of Uhrichsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Gloria Saffield Gage, class of 1945. Passed away May 29, 2007 after a long illness in Fremont CA. She served in the U.S.A.F. Nursing Corps overseas during W.W.II. She left behind 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research.

Audrey Smalley Stern, age 83 died unexpectedly at her home in Fullerton California on May 8, 2007. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Marysville, Ohio. She was the daughter of Pearl and Joseph Smalley. She grew up in Marysville and graduated from White Cross School of Nursing in 1944, moving to California in 1945. She was proceeded in death by both her parents a brother, Everett and her husband, David Russell Stern. She is survived by her three sons:  David Allan; Gregory Lynn and Ronald Dennis.

Jacquelyn Baucus, 63, of Granby, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Born in Chillicothe, OH, May 11, 1944, daughter of the late Jim and Clarice (Cook) Baucus, she grew up in Chillicothe and graduated from Riverside Methodist Nursing School (Class of 1965). She had lived in Summerville, SC and West Springfield, MA before moving to Granby three years ago. Jacquelyn leaves a son, John C. Dick of Columbus, OH; two daughters, Alicia and her husband Corey Unger of Granby, and Lauren and her husband James Beaulieu of Franklin, MA; five grandchildren; three sisters, Rachel and her husband Brent Bell of Circleville, OH, Leslie and her husband Thomas Wikle of Glen Allen, VA, and Lisa River of Chillicothe, OH; and several aunts in Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, ADEAR Center, P.O. Box 8250, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250.

Dear Alumni, My dear sister-in-law, Fawn Lehner Orr (class of 1969), formerly of Dallas, passed away at her home in Merritt Island, Florida on March 17, 2007. It was very sudden. We believe it was a blood clot related to recent back surgery. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her daughter, Casey, is getting married on November 3. It will be a very bittersweet occasion for us. Her son Drew (already married), husband Cam, sisters Dawn and Dana, and brother Larry and I all miss her terribly, too. She spent most of her professional career in pediatrics. She helped establish the first peds unit at Richardson General Hospital (Texas) in 1977. Mostly, though, she was an awesome wife, mom, sister, and friend. Thank you. Diane Gussett Lehner, class of 1969.

F. Marcine Nyberg Nist, age 89, of Coon Rapids. Marcine trained as a Registered Nurse at White Cross Hospital (Class of 1939) in Columbus, OH; then focused on public health nursing at Ohio State. She was involved in her community, working with AFS foreign exchange students, Red Cross blood donation drives, Head Start and various other aspects of nursing until age 75. She embodied love and story telling, always supported her family's activities and enjoyed her swimming group and church circle. Preceded in death by husband, Richard "Dick" Nist; brother, Richard Nyberg; and sister, Barbara Drake. Survived by sons, Richard (Yeu-Ming) Nist, MD, Robert Nist and John Nist (Elizabeth Nist); grandchildren, Jacob Nist, Robert Nist, David (Aya) Nist and Anne-Marie Martin (Kent Beckers); great-granddaughter, Jessie; sister-in-law, Mary-Elizabeth Ford. Memorials preferred to Riverside-White Cross Alumni Association Education Fund, 4266 Maize Rd., Columbus, OH 43224.

Hollace (Holly) LaVerne Long Roseberry, 62, died on July 29, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born September 20, 1944, in Marion, Ohio, and was the eldest of seven children born to LaVerne and Ted Long of Mount Gilead, Ohio. After graduating from Mount Gilead High School, Holly attended Riverside White Cross School of Nursing (Class of 1965) in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout the years, she practiced at Riverside White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta VA (Veterans Affairs) Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia; Brenau University and Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia; and, most recently, Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her work as a nurse, she spent many years as a homemaker and full-time mother. Holly was an avid gardener and nature lover and spent much of her free time working in her garden, hiking in the mountains of western North Carolina, and relaxing on the South Carolina coast. A wonderful and irreplaceable mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Holly will be missed terribly by her daughters and son-in-law, Laurel Roseberry (Atlanta, Georgia) and Heather Roseberry and Nathan Ohler (Chicago, Illinois); her parents, LaVerne and Ted Long (Mount Gilead, Ohio); her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Steve Long and Beth Bishop-Long (Marion, Ohio), Jenny Piccin-Armbrust and Buddy Armbrust (Columbus, Ohio), Christine Long (Powell, Ohio), Carla and Mark Long (Marion, Ohio), Jacque and Matthew Long (Canton, Ohio), and Brooke and Nathan Long (Marietta, Ohio); her nieces and nephews; her extended family in Ohio and Colorado; and countless friends in the Atlanta area and throughout the country. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park through Friends of the Smokies, P.O. Box 1660, Kodak, Tennessee 37764-7660. Please indicate that the gift is in memory of Holly, as well as who should be notified of the memorial gift (e.g., a surviving child, parent, or sibling) and the mailing address for that individual.

Margaret "Tommie" Thompson, age 85, passed away at the Forum at Knightsbridge on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. She was a RN at White Cross (Riverside) Hospital (Class of 1942) and retired after 32 years at the American Red Cross. Preceded in death by parents Chris and Tacie Thompson, brother Richard Thompson. She is survived by brother, David (Charlene) Thompson; sister-in-law, Mary Thompson; nieces and nephews, Sr. Stephanie Thompson, SND, Pam Thompson, Karla (William) Balskus, Richard (Laura) Thompson, Robert (Joni) Thompson, Mary (Andrew) Gantzer, Laura (Steve) Rhoades; great-nieces and nephews, Emily, Benjamin, Timothy, Elizabeth Balskus, Merlinna Thompson, Sarah and Alex Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Caitlyn, Anna, A.J. Gantzer, Jeffrey and Anthony Rhoades; close friends, Arlene Tyler, Judy Garner, Helen Davis, Mary Kay Kauffman, Irene Hawse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 995 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205, HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43214, or the Forum Employee Appreciation Fund, 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43214 or to the charity of your choice.

Ruth Naas McCready, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at her residence July 15, 2007. Mrs. McCready was born in Columbus and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls 40 years. She was a 1947 graduate of White Cross Hospital as an RN, worked as an RN for Blue Cross in Columbus and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls where she belonged to Ruth Circle and United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin R. on June 5, 2007, and brother Fred Naas and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Jerry West of Cuyahoga Falls; son, Steven of Munroe Falls; grandchildren, Brian West and Jessica and Connor McCready; great-granddaughter, Hannah West; sister, Joann Wilson of Westerville, OH; and special friend, Dr. Ruth Purdy of Columbus. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Summa, 444 N. Main St., P.O. Box 2090, Akron, OH 44398-6153.

Lois E. Fisher McWhirter, 81, of Scott Depot, W.Va., originally of Crestline, died Saturday, May 12, 2007, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Winfield, W.Va. Born in Crestline on February 28, 1926, to the late Earl and Frances (Dapper) Fisher. Retired as an R.N. (WCH Class of 1947), having been the assistant head nurse at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Survived by husband, Richard C. McWhirter, Scott Depot, W.Va.; daughter, Kathleen A. (Romie) Edens, Sissonville, W.Va.; son, Richard C. McWhirter, Jr.; grandchildren, Crystal M. and Jacob McWhirter; great-grandchild, Emily, all of Columbus.

Vivian Lucille Drake Stillings (Class of 1947) Brighton, Michigan. Age 81. Passed away April 21, 2006 of Alzheimer’s Disease. Vivian was born April 3, 1925 in New Bloomington, Ohio. She leaves her husband C. Graham and two daughters, Connie (Eric) Pomering and Beth Stillings.

Bonnie Parker Latuk, age 64, a former resident of Willard, passed away suddenly at her residence in Houston on March 21, 2007, She was born on September 21, 1942 in Willard at the Willard Area Hospital to Odessa and (the late) Ralph Parker. She attended Willard City Schools and graduated with the Willard High School class of 1960. She was a registered nurse (RWC Class of 1964) and worked up to the time of her death. She enjoyed reading and activities with her grandchildren. She was very active in her church in Houston. She was survived by her husband Don Latuk of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law Ellen and Jason Husky of Magnolia, Texas; mother Odessa parker, Willard; sister and brother-in-law Shirley and Clint Wheeler, Wellington; three grandchildren, two nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her father Ralph Parker in 1990.

Lois "Jean" Hilton Volkmar, 78 , passed away February 7th. Born in Columbus, OH., she came to this area (Ocala, Florida) 28 years ago from Ohio. She was a retired registered nurse (WCH Class of 1949) and worked for Leesburg Regional Medical Center for 20 years. She was Methodist by faith, and is survived by a son, Keith B. Volkmar of Ocala; daughters, Jennifer A. Volkmar of Ocala and Paula L. Burns of Maroa, IL.; a brother, Nick Hilton of Westerville, OH; 5 grandchildren, Katy, Alison and Morgan Volkmar and Brandon and Cody Burns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard J. Volkmar and Son, Eric J. Volkmar. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, Florida 34478.

Ima E. Young Hibbs, age 93, died Saturday, February 3, 2007. Born August 15, 1913, Ima was the daughter of the late Seymour and Lilah (Belknap) Young of Pataskala, and a 1935 graduate of White Cross Hospital School of Nursing. She and husband Kendall recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary at Friendship Village of Dublin, where Kendall still resides. An active member of Bethel United Methodist Church who lived her faith every day, Ima was preceded in death by sisters Helen Young Whitehead and Hannah Fay Young Ramsey (WCH Class of 1933), three infant grandchildren including Jennifer Ann and Steven William Gier, and infant great-grandson Eric Robert Dull. Along with Kendall, Ima is survived by sister Martha Jane Young Foor, daughters Anne Hibbs Butcher (RWC Class of 1964) (Robert) of Port Clinton, and Carol Hibbs Williams (Marsh) of Columbus; grandchildren Ken Gier (Roberta), Amy Gier Dull, and Andrew, Annie, and Sarah Williams; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Gier and Kevin Dull; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Ima’s name to Bethel United Methodist Church, or to Riverside-White Cross Alumni Association, 4266 Maize Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224. 

Verla Irene Masters Nielsen of Mena, Arkansas, and formerly of New Albany, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 18, 2006 in her home. Born October 24, 1927 in Westerville, Ohio to the late Walter and Bertha Staggs Masters. Member of New Albany Plain Township Historical Society. 1945 graduate of Amanda High School and White Cross Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1948. Survived by daughters, Barbara Pence of Marysville, Ohio and Delores Baker of Mena, Arkansas; brother, Walter Masters of Wake Forest, N.C.; grandson, Nigel Pence of Marysville, Ohio. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to Hospice of Central Ohio, 621 West Broad Street, Pataskala, Ohio 43062.  

Audrey I. Jenkins Jones, age 82, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 8, 2006 while in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Huntingburg, Indiana. She was born into her earthly family on July 17, 1924 in Cardington to the late Norris D. and Dolly Marie ( Carter ) Jenkins. Her brother Wayne C. Jenkins also preceded her in death. Living in Santa Claus, IN., Audrey was a former lifelong Cardington area resident. She was a 1942 graduate of Cardington High School and a 1945 graduate of the White Cross School of Nursing. As a caring Registered Nurse, Audrey had worked at Grady Memorial, Marion General, and Morrow County Hospitals. She attended Center United Methodist Church and had many interests including gardening, teaching both Sunday School and Bible School, leading bible studies, Nursing at Grady Memorial, and traveling. On May 22, 1945 Audrey married Hollis A. Jones and he preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1973. God blessed them with two daughters, Candy ( David ) Haenszel of Lamar, IN. and Marilyn ( Nigel ) Bell of Nambucca Heads, N.S.W., Australia, and one granddaughter Tammy Kim Haenszel of Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607-3000 or Billy Graham Evangelical Assoc., 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C. 28201-0001.

Please be advised that Lillian Hunter Ducharme (WCH Class of 1941) passed away 3/24/04. She was buried in uniform with her White Cross pin on and her original cap with her black velvet ribbon on it. God Bless Nurses. Sincerely, Jean Holton, Daughter.

Mary Kay Parker Turner, 65, of Springfield, peacefully lost her courageous battle with ALS on Monday morning, November 27, 2006 in her residence. She was born on January 7, 1941 in Clinton, Indiana the daughter of Carl and Mary A. (Petheram) Parker. Mary was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She retired from Wittenberg University after 20 years of service as a nurse. (RWC Class of 1962) In recent years Mary was also active with the ALS Association of Columbus. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Robert E. Turner of Springfield, daughter -and son-in-law, Amy C. and James Whitacre of Gahanna; son, Tyler P. Turner of Springfield; step daughter, Jennifer Andelova of Chicago, step son, Robert E. Turner II of Springfield, a brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathy Parker of Akron, and three grandchildren: Ryan, Mitchell, and Charlie. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, Columbus and Southern Ohio Chapter, 1810 MacKenzie Dr., Suite 120, Columbus, OH 43220.

Donna D. Stauch, 75, went to be with her heavenly family, on Sunday, November 5, 2006, surrounded by her loved ones. Born to the late Clarence and Margaret (Fosnaugh) Stauch Valentine, and raised by the late Adrian Valentine, Donna is preceded in death by her sister-in-law Ethel Stauch and brother Bud. Survivors include her brother, Lew Stauch; sisters, Carol (Gary) Meyer, Gerry Reeves; cousin, Lee Lyon; long time friend, Maxine Cramton; nieces, Mindy Hatfield, Stacy Preece, Charla (Rick) LaRosa; nephews, Chris (Joni) Stauch, Jeff (Shari) Stauch, Gary Meyer Jr.; great-nieces and nephews, Crystal and Addie Hatfield, Britnie and Shane Preece, Jessica King, Payton, Bryce, Megan and Jacob Stauch; great-great-nephew, 7 month Baby Anthony, who could make her smile, even on her worse day. Donna served as a nurse (RWC Class of 1962) for over 35 years in several areas including 25 years at OSU Dodd Hall. She was a member of First Community Church for 50 years. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Creative Living, 150 W. 10th Street, Columbus, OH 43201 and Homereach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43214.

Christina "Chris" Shane Spada, 55, of Columbus, Friday, October 20, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was a registered nurse at Riverside Hospital for 33 years. She graduated from Westerville High School, Riverside White Cross Nursing School (Class of 1972) and Otterbein College. Survived by parents, Donald and Mary Spada; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Lavon Ann Cryder Raidel, 75, of The Plains, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville. She was born January 24, 1931 in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late Allen and Florence Best Cryder. Lavon is the widow of Martin Raidel. They were married almost 50 years. She was a homemaker and a Registered Nurse. She retired from Grant Hospital in Columbus. Lavon graduated from Hardin High School in Marion in 1949 and graduated from White Cross School of Nursing in 1952. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Athens and White Cross-Riverside School of Nursing Alumni. Lavon is survived by three sons, Hans (Deborah) Raidel of Westerville, Heinz Raidel of Kilbourne and Fritz (Amy) Raidel of Westerville; one daughter, Erika (Bryan) Fuller of Butler, Ohio; ten grandchildren; and one sister, Leila Galloway of Marion. Contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill St., Athens, OH 45701.

Susan Kay Cordle Dango left this world peacefully for another on September 29, 2006. She is survived by two sons, David and Michael, and husband Paul, whom she celebrated their 25th anniversary with earlier this year. Born into a small Ohio town in 1955, Susan went on to a life of health service: first as a nurse in Washington, DC, then as a health screener and elder home caretaker in Colorado Springs. Her small town roots encouraged family and religion as top priorities, and she is remembered for involvement in her church and her children's school and for cultivating lasting relationships. Susan was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who especially enjoyed gardening, painting, decorating, and cooking. Her great faith in God's grace, words of encouragement, and vision of possibilities gave confidence, strength, hope, comfort, and joy to those she touched. Susan's goodness, optimism, laughter, and perpetual smile will be forever remembered and cherished. Susan was a member of the RWC Class of 1976.

Mary Davidson Howald, 75, of Delaware, died Saturday morning April 22, 2006 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was born March 11, 1931 in Aberdeen, Scotland to William Porter Davidson and Isabelle (Robertson) Davidson. A graduate of White Cross School of Nursing (1953), she worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years at Grady Memorial Hospital. She also supported her husband’s business, Howald Plumbing and Heating, as a bookkeeper. A Delaware resident since 1954, she enjoyed traveling, reading, and for the past few years, wintering in Florida. As an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church since 1958, she served on various committees and sang in the choir from 1965 until 2002. She was instrumental in helping to start Meals on Wheels and was an original member of the Delaware Community Chorus. She is survived by her husband of 52 year, Ralph; one daughter, Beverly Howald and her husband Alan Sidel of North Bend, Washington; one son, Stanley (Brenda) Howald of Madison, Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Shannon and Colin Howald; and one brother, Sidney (Wanda) Davidson of Waterford, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, (614) 279-664355 West Lincoln Avenue, Delaware, Ohio 43015. (740) 363-3611.

Jane Stevenson Jones, age 83, of Columbus passed away Monday, September 4, 2006 at Monterey Care Center. Jane was the valedictorian of the Ashville High School Class of ‘41. Following high school, Jane entered White Cross School of Nursing and graduated in 1944, beginning a long career as a Registered Nurse. Jane was also a longtime and faithful member of New Horizons United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Anna Stevenson, her husband Marion “Dick”, sisters Martha and Mary Ann, and brother Ralph. Jane is survived by her children, Ellen (Mark) Pritchard, Richard (Linda) and John Jones, Sarah (Tom) Quitter; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. Contributions may be made in Jane’s name to New Horizons United Methodist Church, 1665 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223.

Leah Hertzler Ober, age 86, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Member of the Living Peace Church of the Brethren. Received a nursing degree from the White Cross Hospital of Columbus in 1943. Proceeded in death by loving husband of 46 years Galen and parents Rev. Ephraim and Rhoda Hertzler. Survived by son, David (Kathy) Ober of Bethlehem, PA; daughters, Lois (John) Bishop of Upper Arlington, Esther Ober of Upper Arlington and Ruth Rinella of Hilliard.

Elizabeth “Betty” Swetz, died June 19, 2006. Born September 11, 1923 in Byesville, Ohio, she received her RN from the Cadet Nursing Corps (WCH 1945) and her BSN from Capital University, Oh. In 1960, she moved to NYC, began working at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center until retirement in 1999. A longtime member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), she served as President, Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors of AORN of NYC Chapter 3004, served on many committees, praised for her fundraising activities for the Chapter. She was a longtime member of Marble Collegiate Church, NYC.

Helen Elizabeth Sproul Halbeck, RN died on Feb. 11, 2006, in Phoenix, Ariz., after a brief illness. Helen was a graduate of Dover High School, Dover, Ohio in 1936 and later Wooster College and White Cross Nursing School of Columbus, Ohio in 1943. She served as a pediatric nurse in Quincy, IL at Blessing Hospital and at McNeil Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was a WAVE in WW II. She also worked with victims of polio. Helen is survived by her sons, Dr. Hugh J. Halbeck of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dr. Charles S. Halbeck of St. Louis, Missouri and five grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Isabelle Bear of Uhrichsville, O., and a brother, Mr. John B. Sproul of Seattle, Wash survive. A memorial fund with all contributions donated to the local VFW chapter will be arranged in Helen’s honor.

Helen Lucille “Sally” Szalapato Coning, age 82, Saturday, April 1, 2006 at The Forum at Knightsbridge. Retired as an R.N. from Riverside Methodist Hospital. Member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Riverside White Cross Alumni Association (1946) and the Clintonville Woman’s Club. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Donald R. Coning; sister, Roberta Louise Walter of FL; many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Homereach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43214 or Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 West Henderson Rd. Columbus, OH 43214. “Beauty is silent eloquence.”

Evangeline “Vangie” Ross Castillos, White Cross Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1955 passed away on March 3, 2006 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Washington following a heart attack. Her body was laid to rest in New Knoxville Cemetery near Wapakoneta, OH. She was very proud of her children; daughter, Alicia Elliott; granddaughters, Simone and Sofia Elliott; her son Francisco Antonio Castillos III, M.D. and his wife Luminito and grandson Christopher Castillos. Vangie was a dedicated nurse with a specialty in “Open Heart Surgery” and finished her career at Hope Heart Institute in Seattle, WA, January 2, 2005. It was a privilege to have Vangie in attendance at our 50th Class Reunion, July 30, 2005. Contributions in Vangie’s name for the R-WC Alumni Scholarship Fund may be mailed to 3582 Chowning Court, Columbus, OH 43220.

Vicki Landis Frazier, age 55, of Hilliard, Oh., was welcomed into the open arms of Our Lord, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes, on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1950 in Bucyrus, Oh. She graduated from Colonial Crawford High School in 1969 and from the Riverside School of Nursing in 1972. Vicki was employed at the Central Ohio Adolescent Center and later at Twin Valley Behavioral Health Care for 26 years. Vicki was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Kenny; sons, Mike and Jeff; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Kelly Zirkle; grandchildren, Jacob and Rebekah Zirkle; parents, Harrison and Wanda Landis; aunts, B. Jean Miller, Cindy Landis, Alice Wilson and Dorothy Musselman; sister-in-law, Nancy Landis; niece, Jenny and John Swan; nephew, Christopher Landis; and many cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association and the Kidney Foundation.

It is with great sorrow that I must inform WCH Alumni of the death of Nancy Ayres Karns on January 27th, 2006. The family had just moved from Baton Rouge, Louisiana a short time ago. She was a 1950 grad of WCH. She is survived by husband, Phillip, and daughter, Amy. Information concerning the life of Nancy Ayres Karns can be viewed at this Internet website: http://www.nancykarns.blogspot.com/

Barbara A. Lent Geiger passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2006, at her home in Jacksonville, Ohio. Born August 14, 1926, Glouster, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Della Wyatt Lent. Barbara graduated from Glouster High School and White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus in 1947 and continued her career as a Registered Nurse at Shelter Arms Hospital, Mount St. Mary Hospital and Hudson Health Center, until her retirement in 1983 from O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Glouster United Methodist Church and Old Settlers Senior Citizens. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William A. Geiger; her children, Stephen of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, Eric (Debbie) of Piffard, New York, Karla Mitchell (Dennis Chapman) of Athens, Ohio, Russ (Nancy Norvel) of Denison, Texas, and Kurt of Jacksonville, Florida; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a special friend, Carol Stanley of Jacksonville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, John, Scott, Leonard, Martha and Ruth; and grandson, Vance.

Hello, I would like to pass on the news that Margaret Weaver Berger passed away November 1, 2005 of a massive stroke at 93 years of age. She died peacefully at Knox Memorial Hospital in Mt. Vernon, OH. She was a graduate from the class of 1933, and had attended her 70th year reunion in 2003 with me, Betsy Berger Taurman, who graduated in 1963. She was the only one in attendance from her class. Among her possessions we have found her cape and cap that she dearly loved. Would there be an interest from the Alumni Association to display them with the other historical items? I would be happy to mail them if so. Thank you, Betsy Taurman, 2316 W. Lagoon Court, Mequon, WI 53092, (262)-242-0137

Dear Friends, Mark A. McPheron, class of 1960 and first male graduate of White Cross School of Nursing, died on November 1, 2005, at Birchaven in Findlay, following complications of lung cancer, CIDP (guillain barre) and COPD. He served his profession well over the years - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Director of Nurses at Jane Case Hospital in Delaware and Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, and Provider Relations Representative with Anthem.   Sincerely, Ruth McPheron.

Doris George Mackling, 87, of Bucyrus, died at her daughter's home in Westerville, Thursday, January 5, 2006, after a short illness. She was born March 26, 1918 to Carl W. and Katheryn George in Columbus, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, a step-mother, Meryl George and her sister, Frances Lucille Russell. She graduated from high school in Unionville Center and from White Cross School of Nursing (1942) in Columbus, OH. On May 23, 1943 she married Wayne R. Mackling. He passed away September 19, 1998. Doris Mackling is survived by her daughters, Carol (David) Haller of Westerville and Linda (Steven) Macaulay of Gulf Hammock, FL. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a half sister, Patti Jo Burns of Louisville, KY. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and The Friendship Class. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Home Reach Hospice or the charity of choice.

V. Ann Maddox, age 66, of Columbus, died suddenly Sunday, December 11, 2005 at her home. She was a 1960 graduate of White Cross Hospital School of Nursing, and served White Cross/Riverside Hospital as a Registered Nurse and later, Diabetes Educator until her retirement in 2004. She will be remembered as a wonderful traveling companion, and for her sense of humor, but most especially for the way that she honored the dignity and worth of each individual. She had a longtime love and devotion to her Airedale Terriers, including Sunny, who survives her. Her parents, Charles and Sarah Maddox precede her in death. She is survived by her step-mother, Evelyn Maddox; dear friends, Sue Stafford, Don Gilmore, and Wayne Richardson; a large circle of friends and colleagues.

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