News-Journal from Mansfield, Ohio • 7

NEWS JOURNAL OBITUARIES 7A Friday, March 23, 2001 Detective takes new position Alberta 'Bertie' Wiggins FREDERICKTOWN -Alberta "Bertie" Wiggins, 70, of 9182 Mount Gilead Road died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at her residence after a long illness. She was born January 11, 1931 in Knox County and had spent her lifetime in the Amy Burnette Walterhouse BUCYRUS Amy Burnette Walterhouse, 91, of Heartland of Bucyrus died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a brief illness. Born February 17, 1910 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter to the late Enos and Martha McAffe Peck, she was a homemaker. She had attended Springfield-Lagon-da School. She moved to Bucyrus in 1932 and was a member of Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Surviving are her foster son, Ron Dixon of Bucyrus; brother, George Peck "of Springfield; sisters, Evelyn Graham of Bucyrus, and Alice Gaston and Nellie Hawke, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Walterhouse, whom she married Feb. 11, 1934; and two brothers. Services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Kaler Bucyrus, conducted by the Rev.

Bob Jivi-den. Burial at Little Sandusky Cemetery. Friends may call at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home Friday where the family will receive friends 24 and 7-9 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to her church through the funeral home. Cecil Alexander Wilson BELLE CENTER Cecil Alexander Wilson, 79, of 8627 County Road 39, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at St.

Rita's Hospital in Lima. Born February 27, 1922 in Fayette County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel and Emma Finley Alexander. Mr. Wilson was a driver for Leaseway Trucking and member of VFW and Am Vets. Surviving are sons, William J.

(Debra) Wilson of Bell-fontaine and Samuel C. (Jackie) Wilson of Russells Point; daughters, Eva L. Wilson of New Richland, Elizabeth Jane (Steve) Meadows of Brookville, stepson and stepdaughter, James A. (Karla) Franczak and Mary G. Franczak, all of Willard; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Schultz Wilson, whom he married July 4, 1964; son, Cecil A. Wilson daughters, Cecile G. Allen and Sarah Wilson; stepson, Joseph Franczak; and stepsister, Opal Miller. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Eichholtz Funeral Home in Belle Center, conducted by the Rev.

William Russell. Interment at Bainbridge Cemetery. Visitation Friday, March 23, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. kids were left to.

It was heartbreaking," he said. Davis said the biggest case was the Raymond Campbell murder in 1998 in which a elderly Liberty Township farmer was killed and his house burned down along with him. Robert Martin and William Noggle were convicted in the case. That wasn't the end of the case for Davis. Martin escaped from the county jail one afternoon.

"I was enjoying the day with my hot rod when someone came running up to me and said Martin had just escaped. I ran to the jail and yep, he'd just hopped the fence," said Davis, who immediately went to work finding Martin, which he did within 52 hours. Davis said he found a writing tablet in Davis' cell that held a clue. "Martin was a very heavy writer so he had written a letter to a friend. I traced the engraving on the next page and it was Martin warning a friend not to call his house because the telephones might be tapped," said Davis.

Davis and another officer waited for Martin in a cemetery across from Martin's home. "About 45 minutes later he came out with his sister and got in the car. That's when we grabbed him," said Davis. Davis said it was a tough case for him since he knew the family and had graduated from Colonel Crawford High School with Martin's dad, Rod. He and his wife, Melina, live in rural Bucyrus.

Mary Esther Reed SHELBY Mary Esther Reed, 86, of 632 Bendle Ave. died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at MedCentralMans-field Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 16, 1914 in Shelby, the daughter of John J. and Myrtle B. Nelson Stroup.

Mary was a graduate of Shelby High School and began her working career at Wilkens Air Force Depot until it closed. She then worked at Shelby Mutual Insurance Company until her retirement. Following her retirement, she worked as the bookkeeper for her son Mark at Stevenson's Drug Store. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she had been Sunday School Secretary for many years. She enjoyed playing bridge and crocheting blankets for the Linus Program, which helps abused children, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

Mary had a wonderful heart and continued to donate her time and talents to those in need up until the time of her death. She will be missed by many. She is survived by a son and two daughters-in-law, Mark and Pam Reed of Shelby and Kathy Reed of Shelby; six grandchildren and spouses, Mike and Brenda Reed, Michele and Scott Whijttemore, Marcia and Ryan Zahn, Dwain Reed, Tom Reed, John Reed; five great-grandchildren; Jacob and Joseph Zahn, Joshua and Jesseca Whittemore and Tristan Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Reed, in 1977; a son, David T.

Reed in 1992; a brother, Ross Stroup; and a sister, Florence Baird. Calling hours will be Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 9-10 a.m. at Turner Funeral Home, 168 W. Main Shelby.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Matthews. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shelby Home and Public Heath.

Leona jacobs GALION Leona I. Jacobs, 85, of 520 Second Ave. died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Rosewood Manor. Arrangements are pending at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home. Area NAACP open for comments, complaints By Mike Redelson Gannett News Service CRESTLINE Crawford County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Detective Jim Davis will soon change jobs, offices and uniforms.

But he's not quitting the job he's had for 20 years. He'll still be fighting crime. Davis will leave the sheriffs' department March 30 to become Crestline police chief, replacing Dave Smith, who is also a former deputy. His appointment will be made official by Crestline Village Council April 2. He said he's looking forward to the new challenge, and continuing his relationship with the sheriff's department.

Davis hopes to share his years of experience with his new department, of which half are still on probation. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, Davis did corrections and road patrol prior to joining the detective bureau. Davis said the worst memory of his days on road patrol is the double murder-suicide on Dixon Road several years ago. Besides the horror of the scene, Davis remembers another moment.

The shooting involved an enraged estranged husband who showed up at the family home and killed his ex-wife's new boyfriend, the ex-wife, and then turned the gun on himself. "As we were going through the scene I came upon a family portrait, taken in better days, and wondered what the The purposes for the open hours are to receive complaints, recruit volunteers, accept NAACP memberships, conduct voter registration and solicit signatures for petitions in support of the ballot issue to begin a citizens' police review board in Mansfield. i year-old woman said she went to get her belongings from a 20-year-old woman at 1 2:30 a.m. Monday. Once inside, the 20-year-old allegedly punched her several times, before the 21 -year-old fled the home, police reported.

The 20-year-ola grabbed her outside ana allegedly pushed her to the ground. The 20-year-old then allegedly kicked her in the stomach, even though the 21 -year-old was pregnant, police said. The 21 -year-old went to MedCentralMansfield Hospital for observation. She was told how to file charges. The 20-year-old could not be found for questioning, police said.

Prospect Elementary School, 485 Gilbert Mansfield A 28-year-old woman said her 10-year-old son had walked out of school when another 10-year-old boy began punching him at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. She claimed her son walked away, without any action toward the other juvenile, police reported. When she got out of the car, the 10-yearold accused of assaulting her son Hed. When she screamed she was calling police, the boy told her to go ahead and said he would call the police on her.

The boy could not be questioned, police reported. 2100 block of West Fourth Street, Ontario While shopping, a 37-year-old mother said she watched a man assault her 14-year-old son at 3:56 p.m. March 1 7. Her son was walking out with a friend, when the man walked up, and asked if her son if he had stolen something, police said. When the boy answered "Yeah, Beep, Beep, Beep," the man allegedly screamed not to call him a geek, and grabbed the boy, shaking him.

When the mother yelled at the man to let her son go, he made a fist, then made an obscene gesture, police reported. The man then fled. The mother chased him, but lost sight of him in a store, police said. 1000 block of Lexington-Springmill Road, Ontario A 20-year-old man said someone broke into his Jeep between 1 2:50 and 8:15 p.m. March 17.

Someone stole a compact disc player, an amplifier, subwoofer and wires, valued at $1,378. There was also $50 damage to his vehicle, police reported Fredericktown area. Bertie founded and operated the former Bertie's Town and Country Restaurant in Frederick-town and for four years operated Fredericktown Dairy Queen. Bertie was a member of Palmyra Church of Christ and Dogwood Blossoms Chapter of Sweet Adeline's. She was also a 50 year member of Berlin Grange.

Surviving are her two daughters, Diana Wiggins of Fredericktown and Marcia (Duane) Shinaberry of Mount Gilead; two grandchildren, Scott Shinaberry and Michelle Shinaberry; her mother, Geneva Gaddis Mowry of Fredericktown; and her sister, Naomi (Floyd) Tharp of Lakeland, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Mowry, and her daughter, Linda Dwyer. Friends may call Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at Snyder Funeral Home in Frederick-town where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Forest Cemetery in Fredericktown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fredericktown Foundation, P.O. Box 8, Fredericktown 43019 or Fredericktown Emergency Squad, 18405 Roberts Road, Fredericktown 43019. Charlotte 'Lottie' Merrin Rowland FREDERICKTOWN -Former Fredericktown resident, Charlotte "Lottie" Merrin Rowland, 83, of 291 Orange Jackson, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. Friends may call Monday 6 to 8 p.m. at Snyder Funeral Home, Fredericktown where funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow at Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made for leukemia research. Marie Pfahler McDonough CRESTLINE Marie Pfahler McDonough, 90, of Merritt Island, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at The Health Center of Merritt Island after a brief illness. She was born in Jefferson Township, Crawford County, Ohio, on December 26, 1910 to the late Harvey and Vera Fay Seibel Pfahler. She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, John A.

McDonough, Crestline, and Thomas L. and Constance McDonough, Southport, four daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna M. Stowe and Kathleen F. Rezanka, both of Merritt Island, Mary Ellen and James Paynter, Riverview, and Patricia and Clint Kinney, South-port, one sister and brother-in-law, Wanita and Louis Linta, Alliance; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in August 1964 by her husband, Arthur J.

McDonough, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She lived in Merritt Island since 1977, coming from Crestline, and was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Merritt Island. An avid bridge player for nearly 70 years, she enjoyed many travels and was active with her condominium association. While living in Crestline, she was past president of the Altar Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church, was a home-maker, and retired from Woolworth Co.

in 1977. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, March 26, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline, with the Rev. Michael Schelling officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Galion. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society in care of the funeral home.

Rachel M. Bricker SHELBY Rachel M. Bricker, 90, formerly of 34 Woodland Road, died early Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Heritage Care Center after a brief illness. She was born January 20, 1911 in Shelby, the daughter of Charles J. and Lela Teeter Anderson.

Mrs. Bricker was a 1932 graduate of St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland and was a home-maker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Shelby. Surviving are a son and two daughters-in-law, James A.

and Sandy Bricker of Shelby and Sharon Bricker of Columbus; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. Bricker in 1985; a sister, Mary A. Depler in 1991; and a son, Theodore W. Bricker in 1999.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, March 24, from noon until 1 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home, 168 W. Main Shelby where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Matthews officiating.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Shelby Home and Public Health. Jana J. Caudell MANSFIELD Jana J. Caudell, 49, of 5267 Blooming Grove Road died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at home.

There will be no calling hours or funeral services held at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors. Marguerite W. Keil Haverfield MANSFIELD Marguerite W. Keil Haverfield, 98, of Lexington died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Lexington Court Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born in Shelby on August 10, 1902 to the late John and Maggie Lybarger Keil.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Violet Haverfield of Estero, Florida; one daughter, Joy Southhall of Radcliff, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florence Hook of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy A. Haverfield; son, Thomas Allen Haverfield; grandson, Steven Allen Haverfield in 1977; and several brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors one hour prior to funeral services which will be held Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m., conducted by Pastor Craig D. Jones.

Burial will be in Mansfield Memorial Park. Students sponsor salon ASHLAND The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center senior cosmetology class will sponsor a hair-a-thon Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the salon at the career center. Students will offer a full complement of salon services, including perms, cuts, color, shampoo and sets, shampoo with blow dry style, waxing, manicures and pedicures.

Molly Frymier, senior cosmetology teacher, will supervise the students' work. Profits will go into the class fund to help pay for the students' state board examinations in the spring, field trips and contest expenses. Appointments are necessary and may be made by calling 289-3313 or (800) 686-3313, ext. 311. Events to help prevent child abuse MANSFIELD Several area agencies and organizations will host fun and informative events during April to educate the public and promote the prevention of child abuse, according to Richland County Children Services.

April is child abuse prevention month. Among the events planned are children's stories at the library, April a children's concert at Richland Mall, April 7 and a family fun festival at Richland Carrousel Park and Richland Academy Discovery Center, April 29. Dennis Long, AAI 118 Church St Galion, OH 1-800-279-3144 1-419-468-1352 FARMERS MANSFIELD The Mansfield chapter of the NAACP will hold open hours Saturday from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. The open hours will be held on the third floor of the Richland Bank building, 3 N. Main according to Harold Dorsey, president of the Mansfield chapter.

10 S. Main Mansfield A woman who lives on West Fourth Street reported being assaulted by a man at 8:30 p.m. as she was leaving the Office Cafe. Police report they observed the woman had swelling above her eyes and a bloody nose. Two witnessed confirmed the woman's story.

The victim told police she did not know the man who punched her. 335 Glessner Mansfield A nurse at MedCentralMansfield Hospital reported to police a 26-year-old woman had been raped. The rape reportedly occurred Tuesday. No other information was available. 1000 block North Trimble Road At 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday deputies arrived with a parole officer to take a 21 -year-old man into custody on a warrant because his bond had been revoked. The electronic monitoring device on his ankle indicated he was inside the residence but he refused to answer the door. Officers eventually broke a small door window, entered the home and took the suspect into custody. 400 block Cook Road, Mansfield Thursday at 2:30 a.m. police cited a 29-year-old Springfield man and a 22-year-old Killen, Texas, man on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct.

First block Hartley Avenue, Mansfield At 2 a.m. Thursday, someone advised deputies that an 18-year-old man was threatening residents with a sledgehammer and stated he had punched someone in the face at that location. The suspect ran from officers before being charged with assault and underage consumption. He was ailed pending posting of bond or appearance in court. Ashland County Sheriff's Department, 1205 E.

Main Ashland A 30-year-old man already in jail for a parole violation was charged Wednesday at 8:47 p.m. with felony burglary and criminal damaging on a warrant. First block of South Mechanic Street, Hayesville A 48-year-old man was issued summons for trespassing Thursday at 9:09 a.m. after a woman reported him being on her property and harassing her. Hawley's C-Store 2, 200 W.

Third Perrysville A woman reported Wednesday at 9:38 a.m. the theft of $1 ,500 from the store. First block of Wolfe Avenue, Mansfield A 21- Wayne B. Coldwell MOUNT GILEAD Wayne B. Coldwell, 77, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at his home.

He was a lifelong Morrow County resident, where he was born on April 19, 1923, the son of the late Alfred Brewer Coldwell and Hazel Lewis Coldwell. He was a graduate of Johnsville High School, class of 1942. Wayne worked for 32 years at Westinghouse in Mansfield in addition to farming and painting homes. He was a 60-year member of Williamsport Grange. A beloved husband and father, he will be remembered as a gentle, soft spoken man who loved his family and all children.

He wife, the former Mary Seidner, whom he married on August 31, 1946, survives along with three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Dorylin Coldwell of Columbus, Gary and Reva Coldwell of Mount Gilead, and Mark and Jeanette Coldwell of Robins A.F.B.., two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Larry Foster of Cincinnati and Nancy and David Roberts of Ft. Huachuca, 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Loren Coldwell of Mount Gilead and James R. "J.R." Coldwell of Lexington; and 12 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Rosa and Gladys Coldwell and Veldren Kunkel; three brothers, Donald, Francis and Albert Cold-well; and a nephew, Kenneth Coldwell. Friends may call at Craven Funeral Home, 67 N.

Main St. in Mount Gilead, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Bryn Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnsville Emergency Squad in care of the funeral home.

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