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Saturday, January 1 2000 LOCAL The Advocate7A Deaths and funerals Calendar SERVICES Toboso School; p.m., Gratiot; p.m., Brownsville; p.m., Loan Oak; p.m., Dogwood FRIDAY a.m., Northtowne Kids Cfub; a.m., Montessori; a.m., Newark Campus OSU; a.m, Pride-N-Joy; p.m., TLC Learning Center; p.m., I.MCC. BLOODMOBILE: 1-6 p.m. Tuesday; Marne United Methodist Church, Licking Valley Road; sponsored by Falls-burg Homemakers; call 828-2199 or 745-1208 for an appointment; walk-ins are NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE: Schedule for this week: MONDAY 9:15 a.m.-noon, Lakewood Middle School; p.m., Pleasant Chapel Road; p.m., Valley Drive; p.m., Hilltop Drive; p.m., Marne 7-8 p.m., Shalimar. TUESDAY 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Kindergarten Center p.m., Lizabeth Circle; p.m., Franklin Community Center; p.m., Willow Ridge; 7-8 p.m., Forest Hills. WEDNESDAY-9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mary Ann School; p.m., Sterling House.

THURSDAY 9 a.m.-2 p.m., John "Jake" R. Casterton Nov. 19, 1923-Dec. 31, 1999 John "Jake" R. Casterton, 76, of Nashport, who was born Nov.

19, 1923, in Akron, to the late Tom "T.C." and Margaret Casterton, died Dec. 31, 1999, at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Casterton, who graduated from Akron Buektel High-School and Ohio Wesleyan College, trained as a bombardier navigator and his wing was washed out and sent to 3rd Army World War II with General Patton and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a retired examiner from Ohio Insurance Department in 1992 and was president of Michigan Mobil Home Recreational Institute from 1968 to 1969.

He is survived by her daughter, Linda (Larry) Paulson of Nashport; and sister, Virginia Riggs of Lubbock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Alice (Stoddard) Casterton; uncle, Lorin "Bud" Kirtley; and borther, Robert Casterton. Warren F. Kauber Funeral home is in charge of Evelyn M. Petrill Feb.

13, 1925-Dec. 30, 1999 Funeral services for Evelyn M. Petrill, 74, of Newark, are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home with the Revs. John Mattis and Pete Rehner officiating.

Burial will follow in Hanover Cemetery. Mrs. Petrill, a member of Hanover American Legion Hall, died Dec. 30, 1999, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. She was born Feb.

13, 1925, in Hanover, to the late Clarence and Bernice (Loar) Staggers. She is survived by her daughters, Karen and Bandy Wilson, Joyce and Steve Peck all of Newark; son, Michael L. Petrill of Newark; special friends, Peggy, Meghan and William Morgan of Newark; step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Thomas and Donna Petrill of Delaware; grandchildren, Brandon, Sandy and Michelle; three step-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, June and Wilbur Jenkins of Newark; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Jerry Wilson of Newark, and Betty Jane and Bob Keymont of Orlando, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Petrill in 1968; three brothers; and two sisters.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 985 N. 21st St. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio. Leslie C.

Neighbarger Nov. 1, 1907-Dec. 30, 1999 Funeral services for Leslie C. Neighbarger, 92, of the Utica area, are at 1 p.m. Monday at Law-Baker Funeral Home with the Rev.

Ronald Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Evans Cemetery. Mr. Neighbarger, a retired farmer, died Dec. 30, 1999, at The Laurels of Mount Vernon.

He was born Nov. 1, 1907, in Burlington Township in Licking County, to the late William and Ellen (Gleason) Neighbarger. Mr. Neighbarger was a former 50 year member of Centennial Grange and a 12 year member of Homer School Board. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alice Neighbarger of Mount Vernon; sons and daughters-in-law, Gail and Jean Neighbarger of Newark, Leonard and Martie Neighbarger of Danville, Clyde and Maxine Neighbarger of Utica, Warren Neighbarger of Per-rysville, Ray and Jean Neighbarger of Gahanna, David Neighbarger of Mount Vernon; sister, Marie Hill of Gahanna; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carey, James, Ora, Lambert, Cleo, William, Clarence Neighbarger; and sisters, Esther Pettibone, Ethel St. John and Edna Neighbarger. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 34 N. Main Utica.

Area briefs Scholarships awarded to Newark Catholic seniors Academic scholarships totaling $1,074,456 were awarded to 24 members of the Newark Catholic High School Class of 1999. This amount represents the total dollar amount students received from all colleges to which they applied. Most of these academic awards were renewable for four years, provided that the student maintains a required academic record. Students also received grants, loans, and work-study employment based on financial need. According to Newark Catholic guidance counselor, Tom Lusk, 90 percent of Newark Catholic High School graduates continue their education at four-year colleges, with five percent going on to two-year technical schools.

Par Ex Learning Center obtains grant money Par Excellence Learning Center, a private, non-profit elementary school targeting lower-income and at-risk children, reports that the Metropolitan Life Foundation has awarded the school a grant of $1,000 in support of a project proposed by George Shirley. Shirley is a Metropolitan Life employee who volunteers with the organization as an active board member. Metropolitan Life awarded the grant through its "Volunteer Ventures" program, which encourages and supports employee involvement at the local level in non-profit organizations that work to improve quality of life. Grants are made for special projects in which Met Life employees have continuing involvement as a volunteer. Par Excellence School was founded 10 years ago in the belief that low income should not be a barrier to educational achievement.

Small class sizes and one-on-one attention are keys to success for the students. Tuition is provided by the generosity of individual and corporate benefactors, as well as families, who can help reduce school fees by volunteering at the school. Partial and full scholarships are available, and an annual fund-raising drive is underway. Currently, about 85 students attend the school, located at 383 Washington Street. Persons interested in contributing to the Par Excellence annual fund-raising drive are invited to contact the school at 345- DIRECTORS.

INC. Ralph Milner: Calling hours, 1- 4 p.m. Sunday, McPeek Funeral Home; service, 11 a.m. Monday, Centenary United Methodist Church. Isabella McGinnis: Calling hours, 2-5 p.m.

Sunday, a.m. Monday, Newark Chapel of Henderson, Van Atta and Johnston Funeral Service; service, 10:30 a.m. Monday, funeral home. Evelyn Petrill: Calling hours, 2- 4 p.m. Sunday, Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home; service, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, funeral home. Richard E. Davis: Calling hours, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home; service, 2 p.m. Monday, funeral home.

Leo Parnell Snider: Calling hours, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Bope-Thomas Funeral Home; service, 11 a.m. Monday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Christine Stamper: Calling hours, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Scobee Funeral Home, Winchester, service, 10 a.m.

Monday, funeral home. Leslie Neighbarger: Calling hours, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Law-Baker Funeral Home; service, 1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. George Oxley: Calling hours, 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Criss-Kirk-patrick Funeral Home; service, 1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Leo Parnell Snider Aug. 10, 1912-Dec. 30, 1999 A Mass of Christian burial for Leo Parnell Snider, 87, of Somerset, will be at 11 a.m.

Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Adrian Dionne as celebrant, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Gene Dawson. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. Mr.

Snider, a lifelong resident of Somerset, died Dec. 30, 1999, at Good Samaritan-Genesis Hospital. He was born Aug. 10, 1912, in Somerset, to the late Clark and Victoria May Snider. Mr.

Snider was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he sang in the men's choir. He was also a member of Thornville Senior Citizens, B.P.O. Elks 561 of New Lexington, UAW Local 1037, and F.O.E. 2801 of Buckeye Lake. He was a retired fireman from the Somerset-Reading Township Fire Department and retired in 1977 from Rockwell International.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilda M. Lantz, whom he married Nov. 23, 1946; daughters, Linda L. Snider of Somerset; son, Edward M. Snider of Somerset; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Snider and Evelyn Hammond Manning; and brother, Albert Snider. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bope-Thomas Funeral Home, 203 S. Columbus Somerset, where a vigil service will be held at 8:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Somerset-Reading Fire Department, or the Somerset-Reading EMS.

Christine Stamper March 13, 1932-Dec. 30, 1999 Funeral services for Christine Stamper, 67, of Winchester, are at 10 a.m. Monday at Scobee Funeral Home with the Rev. William Jarman will officiating. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery.

Mrs. Stamper died Dec. 30, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born March 13, 1932, in Clark County, to the late John and Gladys Ratliff She is survived by her three children; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; and nieces and nephews.

She wa9 preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Glenn Stamper. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. REFLECTIONS on a vear gone by Richard E. Davis Aug.

10, 1928-Dec. 30, 1999 Funeral services for Richard E. Davis, 71, of Alexandria, are at 2 p.m. Monday at Crouse-Kauber Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey McManus officiating.

Burial will be in Glen Rest Memorial Estate in Reynoldsburg. Mr. Davis, a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, died Dec. 30, 1999, at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Toledo, to the late Clark and Evilo (Lawrence) Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Center Star 11 Masonic Lodge in Granville and also a member of Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Betty G.

Davis of Alexandria; son, Bob (Tammy) Davis of Baltimore; daughter, Dixie Powell of Massillon; and grandchildren, Eric and Jenny. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 225 N. Main Johnstown, where a Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

if MEMOR1AM In loving memory of Elh Bero Who passed away Jan. 1, 1970. Louis Bero Sr. March 20, 1961. Treasured thoughts of ones so dear: Often bring a silent tear.

Uiougnts return to saves long past. Sadly missed loved by families. JJ Both Independent Independent Plus Apartments Now Available 1 2 Bedroom Apartments Meals with Salad Bar Utilities Security Checks twice a day Emergency Alert System Transportation Activities Inside Outside Maintenance Skilled Nursing Facility also available Laundry Housekeeping lorthtowne Senior Living Community 1821 Calash CI. 366-3685 4t I C3 Ralph S. Milner, Jr.

May 25, 1916-Dec. 30, 1999 Funeral services for Ralph S. Milner, 83, of Granville, are at 11 a.m. Monday at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Granville with the Rev. Stephen J.

Cramer officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. Mr. Milner, who with his late wife, Mildred, owned and operated the Milner Orchard in Granville, died Dec. 30, 1999, at the Newark Healthcare Centre.

He was born May 25, 1916, in Granville, to the late Ralph S. and Beatrice (Vernon) Milner, Sr. Mr. Milner, who attended Granville High School, served as a Granville Township Trustee for many years and was a retired school bus driver for Newark Township. Mr.

Milner was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Welsh Hills Grange, Granville Conservation Club, of Lodge of Granville, Farm Bureau Corporation and a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Granville. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ralph Sterling and Sandy Milner of Granville; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Harold Lusk of West Mansfield; grandchildren and spouses, Millie Jo and Blaine Bermel, Randy and Leslie Milner, Rod and Christa Milner, Mark Lusk, Allan and Melinda Lusk, Lynne and Rod French, and Matthew and Brandi Lusk; great-grandchildren, Christopher French, Beau Lusk, Emma Lusk, and Daniel Neff-Milner; and niece and her husband, Patrice and William Melcher of Fort Wayne, Ind. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, C. Mildred Milner, who died Aug. 25, 1997; and brother William J.

"Willie" Milner. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the McPeek Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect Granville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Granville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O.

Box 202, Granville, Ohio 43023. RTSS KIRKPATRICK ruNiuL oimctoih, INC. 179 Granville at Ninth 345-9714 (at- George Taylor Oxley Sept. 23, 1907-Dec. 30,1999 Funeral services for George Taylor Oxley, 92, of Newark, are at 1 p.m.

Monday at Criss-Kirkpatrick Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bruce Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville. Mr. Oxley, who formerly resided at the Inn at Sharon-Brooke, died Dec. 30, 1999, at LPN Healthcare Facility.

He was born Sept. 23, 1907, in Newark, to the late I. Melvin and Adella (Taylor) Oxley. Mr. Oxley had formerly been the owner and operator of the Pure Oil Station at Granville and 11th Streets for 38 years from 1933 to 1971.

He was a member of Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa Summa Cum Laude, Center Star Masonic Lodge 11 First Baptist Church in Newark, and the Newark Maennerchor. He was a 1925 graduate of Newark High School and 1929 graduate of Denison University. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy from 1943 to 1946. He is survived by numerous cousins; and sister-in-law, Lucille M.

McDougal. In addition to his parent, she was preceded in death by his wife, Ethyl Grace (Mercer) Oxley, who died Aug. 7, 1982. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 179 Granville at Ninth, where Masonic services will be held at 1:45 p.m.

NATIONAL OBITUARIES Janet Bode NEW YORK (AP) Janet Bode, a nonfiction writer who converted her own experiences with violence and tragedy into moving books about teen-age angst, died Thursday of breast cancer. She was 56. Ms. Bode's blunt, no-nonsense books delved into difficult issues confronting teenagers, such as rape, violence, interracial dating, pregnancy and eating disorders. The iiH'l (litre tnilihire wLlcd ever rflrvrii leqan Willi a lliuuflil.

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