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Saturday, March 8, 1997 Deaths and Stephen R. Bennett March 4, 1964-March 6, 1997 Funeral services for Stephen R. Bennett, 33, of Newark, are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Newark Chapel of Henderson, Van Atta Johnston Funeral Service. Mr.

Bennett, a graduate of Utica High School, died on March 6, 1997, at his home. He was born on March 4, 1964, in Newark, to Donald J. and Carolyn (Orr) Bennett of Newark. Mr. Bennett worked as a driver for Van Wey Sand Gravel, and was a member of the Heath Eagles Club.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Mariah Bennett of Newark; son, Stevie Bennett of Newark; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Judy Bennett of Newark; brother, Thomas Bennett of Newark; and paternal grandmother, Flossie Bennett of Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 59 N. Fifth Newark.

James E. Norman Jan. 14, 1932-March 6, 1997 Funeral services for James E. Norman, 65, of Newark, are at 2 p.m. Sunday at Criss-Kirkpatrick Funeral Chapel with the Revs.

Tom Myers and Steve Rich officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bladensburg. Mr. Norman, a retired pulpit operator and employee of Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation for 30 years, died Thursday, March 6 at the Hospice Care Unit at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was born Jan. 14, 1932 in Nettleton, Ark. to the late Enoch and Alice (Wilson) Norman. Employed by the Licking County Highway Department for seven years, Mr. Norman was also a member of the Rocky Fork Church of Christ and the Kaiser Retirees Club.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita I. (Blizzard) Norman of Newark, whom he married April 24, 1949; four daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Craig Dupler of Mt. Perry, Susan and Larry Darling of CRISSKIRKPATRICK FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. Family Owned Operated For Over 100 Years 179 Granville Street Newark 345-9714 SATURDAY VALERIA A. SHERMAN 1:00 p.m.

Chapel Service SUNDAY JAMES E. NORMAN 2:00 p.m. Chapel Service Calling Hours: Saturday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice Homecare of Central Ohio, 1435 West Main Street, Newark MONDAY MARIE FOLTZ 10:00 a.m. Chapel Service at Mallchok Funeral Home 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio Calling Hours: Sunday 2-4 7-9 p.m.

at Mallchok Funeral Home Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ladies of St. Francis, 66 Granville Street, Newark CASH funerals Dresden, Pamela and Kenneth Coble of Brownsville and Sheila and Terry Howell of Newark; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Kaye Norman in 1973, three brothers, four sisters and one greatgrandson. Friends may call Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

at the funeral home, 179 Granville St. The family suggests memorials to Hospice Homecare of Central Ohio, 1435 West Main Street in Newark. Marie Foltz July 21, 1908-March 6, 1997 Funeral services for Marie Foltz, 88, of Newark, are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallchok Funeral Home in Parma. Interment will follow at Holy Spirit Cemetery in Parma.

Mrs. Foltz, an electronic technician for Brush Electronics for 25 years, died March 6 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born July 21, 1908, in Mac Donalton, to the late Andrew and Martha (Lukacsko) Schigulinsky. Formerly a resident of Cleveland, Mrs. Foltz was a member of St.

Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Her husband, Irvin W. Foltz, died Sept. 11, 1968. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Dolores Foltz of Newark; two daughters, Lois Tuttle of Columbus and Iris Chopak of North Royalton; three brothers, Steve Schigulinsky of Parma, Mike Siegel of Richmond Heights and Albert Smith of Brookpark; one sister, Eileen Baxter of Little Rock, 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660. Ridge Road, in Parma.

The family suggests memorials to Ladies of St. Francis, 66 Granville St. in Newark. Amelia Jeanne Brooks March 23, 1927-March 5, 1997 Graveside services for Amelia Jeanne (Gosnell) Brooks, 69, of Phoenix, are at 2 p.m. today in Fredonia Cemetery with the Rev.

Doug Lynn offi- ciating. Mrs. Brooks, a registered nurse, died March 5, 1997, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz. She was born March 23, 1927, in Licking County, to George T. Gosnell of Newark and the late Helen L.

(Brady) Gosnell. Mrs. Brooks was a graduate of Granville High School and Grant School of Nursing, Columbus. She worked for Owens-Corning Fiberglas and Arlington Nursing Home in Newark, and at Phoenix General and Deer Valley Hospitals in Phoenix. She was also a BRUCKER KISHLER FUNERAL HOME 985 N.

21st Street 366-3343 SATURDAY JENNELL M. FIELDS 2:30 P.M. Service First Baptist Church, Heath Contributions: First Baptist Church, Heath SATURDAY AMELIA JEANNE (GOSNELL) BROOKS 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service Fredonia Cemetery Contributions: American Liver Foundation HENDERSON Newark Chapel 59 North 5th Street 345-9864 VAN ATTA JOHNSTON Heath Chapel 1249 Hebron Road 522-1010 Funeral Service One Staff Two Locations Three Generations ANTON F. MANTZ Service: 9:30 a.m.

Saturday Newark Chapel INEZ E. SHOWMAN Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday Newark Chapel Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1435-B West Main Street STEPHEN R. BENNETT Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday Newark Chapel Visitation: 2-4 7-9 p.m.

Sunday Newark Chapel ALICE SEIKEL KEW Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 15 St. Francis de Sales Church No calling hours. Memorials may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church, 6 66 Granville St.

Hospice of Central Ohio, 1435-B West Main or to a charity of one's choice. member of Christ United Methodist Church in Phoenix. She is survived by her husband, George W. Brooks; two sons and daughter-in-law, Doug and Donna Brooks of St. Louisville, and Scott Brooks of Phoenix; one daughter and son-inlaw, Betsi and Scott Duffy of Dewey, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles Marion and Ramona Gosnell, Frank and Sylvia Gosnell, and Tom and Donna Gosnell, all of Newark; seven sisters and brothersin-law, Helen and Lloyd Kasson of Granville, Carolyn, and Lenoard Oney of Whitehall, Mary and Bernie Arrington of Heath, Ann Gosnell of Newark, Irene and Nick Ferroni of Reynoldsburg; Rebecca Colangelo of Heath, and Kay and Ralph (Skip) McArtor of Heath; several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and, great ews; five, grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pompton Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009, Research. Wilber L. "Bill" Baker Feb. 21, 1915-March 7, 1997 Funeral services for Wilber L.

"Bill" Baker, 82, of Howard, are 1 p.m. Monday at the Free Funeral Home in Coshocton, with Pastor Tom Booth officiating. Interment will follow in BlaCemetery, honors in Bladensburg. will be conducted by Knox County Joint Veterans Council. Mr.

Baker, a World War II veteran and former, Frazeysburg resident, Friday, March 7 at his Howard home. He was born Feb. 21, 1915 in Coshocton County to the late Arthur and Nellie (Nolan) Baker. During WWII, Mr. Baker served in the U.S.

Army's 400th Military Police Battalion from 1943 to 1946. During that time, he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze stars for battles in Normandy and Rhineland. A farmer, he also operated a gravel pit in Coshocton County and was a truck driver. For 17 years, he drilled water and oil wells in oil fields. Mr.

Baker was a member of Woods Christian Church in Walhonding and American Legion Post 888 in Danville. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Rine Baker of Howard, whom he married April 16, 1941; one brother, Lemert F. and Beatrice Baker of Coshocton; one sister, Hazel and Hugh Carr of Coshocton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester Baker and Wilford Baker. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m Sunday and one hour prior to services on Monday at the Free Funeral Home, 788 S.

Second St. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Knox County, 200 E. High St. in Mt. Vernon; Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department, 3790 S.

Market St. in Bladensburg; or the Danville Volunteer Fire Department, 7 W. Walnut St. in Danville. MEMORIAM In loving memory of Paul Brooker who passed away 3 yrs.

ago today. Sadly missed by Wife, en Grandchildren MEMORIAM In loving memory of Brandon Morrison who went home to Jesus on I miss you love you more than you know! Happy 3rd Birthday! Beemer! Love Uncle Bubby MEMORIAM In loving memory of George H. Gutridge It's been 2 years since your passing. God t'ook him home, it was His will, But in our hearts we love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away, We often sit and think of him When we are all alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. Your Son Michael Daughter Kristy and families.

MEMORIAM In loving memory of George Harry Gutridge God took him home, it was His will, but in our hearts we love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away, We often sit and think of him When we are all alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. Sadly missed by Daughters Penny, Vickie families Valeria A. Sherman April 22, 1930-March 4, 1997 R. Funeral services for Valeria A. Sherman, 66, of Newark, are at 1 p.m.

today at the CrissKirkpatrick Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Knox officiating. Burial will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Mrs.

Sherman, a kitchen aide with the Licking County Aging Program, died on March 4, 1997, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1930, in Newark, to the late James H. and Sophia E. (Anderson) Decker. Her husband, William Lester Sherman, died on Jan.

24, 1970. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Rick and Luella Moran, William and Debbie Sherman and Aubrey Sherman, all of Newark; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Randy Gwynn, and Marilyn and Terry Franklin, all of Newark; nine step-children; four brothers, Harry, James, Roland, and Richard Decker, all of Newark; three sisters, Betty Porter, Barbara Lane, and Marilyn Ruton, all of Newark; 16 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; 19 step-grandchildren; and 17 step-great-grandchildren. A son, daughter, three grandchildren, two brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death. Alice Seikel Kew Oct. 25, 1908-March 7, 1997 be at 1 p.m.

March 15 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Father Dean Mathewson officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in Newark Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Kew, a Newark resident for more than 40 years, died March 7, 1997, at the Heath Nursing and Convalescent Center.

She was born Oct. 25, 1908, in McLoud, to the late John and Anna (McNamara) Seikel. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church, the ARC Society of Licking County, and Women of St. Francis.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Dunn, in December of 1950 and second husband, Kenneth M. Kew, in April of 1995. Four brothers and one sister also are deceased. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Eileen Seikel of Crescent, and James and Bernadette Seikel Yukon of Oklahoma; five sisters-in-law, Ernestine Seikel of Enid, Janice Seikel and Anita Seikel, both of Oklahoma City, Victoria Seikel of Harrah, and Florence Kew Laird of Newark; and numerous nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed.

Henderson, Van Atta Johnston Funeral Home, 59 N. Fifth is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church, 66 Granville Newark, Hospice of Central Ohio, 1435-B W. Main Newark, or to a charity of one's choice.

CARD OF THANKS A memorial service for Alice Seikel Kew, 88, of Newark, will A heartfelt "Thank You" goes out to all of those who comforted our families at the death of our Little Angel, Brandon W. Morrison on Whether you brought food, sent, flowers, or gave a comforting hug, it was very appreciated, and will not be forgotten. A special "Thank You" to Rev. Bob Knox Gus Andrews to Roy Vanatta Henderson Van Atta Johnston Funeral Home. God Bless You All.

The Family of Brandon Morrison SHOP LOCALLY Putting Money Back Into This Community Helps everyone Prosper. Bring Your Dollars KEERAN ROBISON KEERAN ROBISON FIELD JENKINS Lakewood honors The following Lakewood Middle School students were named Good Citizens of the Month 1 for the month of February: Justin Keeran, son of Larry and Charlene Keeran. Emily Robison, daughter of Joseph and Marcie Robison. Chad Shoenfelt, son of Mark and Terre Shoenfelt. Governor flooding the Ohio COLUMBUS (AP) After viewing the devastation of Ohio River flooding from the air on Friday, Gov.

George Voinovich returned to Columbus, where he praised the spirit of the victims and the efforts of those who were helping them to begin rebuilding their lives. "I was impressed by the volunteerism and how those communities have come together to help each other out," Voinovich told reporters Friday evening after his airplane landed at Don Scott Field. "There was some real heroic effort by individuals who saved other people's lives, and the fact that God had blessed the state with only the few lives we lost." The governor singled out the Ohio National Guard for its work during the crisis. "I was most impressed with the spirit of people who had gone through real devastation," he said. Voinovich also announced that Ohio will pick up the local government share of federal public assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will fund 75 percent of damage-related costs and the state will pay the remainder. Usually, state and local governments split the 25 percent share. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced late Friday that 18 public drinking water systems in flooded counties remained on boil advisories. Nineteen other systems had lifted boil orders since Thursday. Earlier in the day, Voinovich walked around the southwestern Ohio village of New Richmond for a closer look.

"This is the worst natural disaster we've had in Ohio since I've been governor," said Voinovich, who was elected in 1990. "We're going to make sure that the people who have been affected by it have all of the backup they need to get the job done." Five people died in flooding that began last weekend. State BALLMER WILLIAMS students SHOENFELT WILLARD Michael Willard, son of Kevin and Cheryl Willard. Jonathon Field, son of Jon and Carol Field. Tashina Jenkins, daughter of Lee and Sandy Koehler.

Nick Ballmer, son of Larry and Barbara Ballmer. Amy Williams, daughter of Ted and Kay William. views along River 4 we we RIVER LEVELS By The Associated Press Cities along the Ohio River and their flood conditions early today: PORTSMOUTH River at 54.8 feet and falling. Crested at 60 feet. Flood stage: 50 feet.

Expected to recede below flood stage Saturday 2 a.m. Record level: 74 feet, 1937. NEW RICHMOND River at 59.3 feet and falling slowly. Crested at 61.4 feet Wednesday night. Flood stage: 51 feet.

Expected to recede below flood stage Sunday 7 a.m.. Record level: 76 feet, 1937. CINCINNATI River at 62.5 feet and falling. Crested at 64.7 feet Wednesday night. Flood stage: 52 feet.

Expected to recede below flood stage Monday 1 a.m. Record level: 80 feet, 1937. SOURCE: National Weather Service. officials estimate damage has reached $100 million in the 16 counties declared disaster areas. Gary Turner said he expected to lose everything because he lived in the lower level of a house in New Richmond, a town of 2,500 people just east of Cincinnati.

"I won't even have a bed or bedclothes to cover up with when I go back," he said. Still he was eager to see what was left. "There's no place like home," Turner said. Voinovich promised a "onestop shop." that would allow flood victims to apply at the same time for all the assistance available. And he said the state would pay the share of emergency relief costs customarily assigned to cities.

"When folks need help, they're not going to have to go through a lot of red tape in order to get it," he said. "Right now what they need is the comfort that they have hope, that they are going to get all the help they need." Conrail agrees to merger PHILADELPHIA (AP) Conrail Inc. agreed to an amended merger agreement late Friday that allows suitors CSX Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. to split the railroad and end months of legal and corporate brawling.

The $10.5 billion deal, if approved, ultimately would transform the freight rail system in the heavily congested Northeast, where Conrail has dominated for more than two decades. "It will, I believe, result in two strong, competitive railroads in the East," said John W. Snow, chairman, president and chief executive of CSX. "When we initiated our merger with Conrail, we recognized that some concessions would have to be made to Norfolk Southern," Snow added. Under the amended agreement, CSX will pay $115 per share for the Conrail stock it doesn't own, up from $110 earlier.

The total value of the deal is $10.5 billion and matches the amount Norfolk Southern had offered. "Our position is that any sole merger of Conrail with one company or the other would be a continued monopoly, especially in the Northeast. This makes sure that competition continues where it exists and that it is introduced where it does not exist," said Norfolk Southern spokesman Bob Fort. The agreement ends a sixweek impasse, one of the most expensive takeover fights in railroad history. Conrail's board had been pushing for CSX's lower-priced offer in order to keep the company intact; CSX had promised to keep the new company headquartered in Philadelphia.

Conrail shareholders, however, refused on Jan. 17 to let CSX move ahead with its proposed takeover. Pressure to work out a deal increased after the head of the railroad regulatory agency indicated she was prepared to impose a settlement if the companies could not reach one. Top executives from the three companies agreed to hold talks to break the stalemate..