News-Journal from Mansfield, Ohio • 10

10A OBITUARIES NEWS JOURNAL Saturday, May 12, 2001 Forrest Samuel 'Sam' Streley Paying their respects Kathryn E. Burdette MOUNT VERNON Kathryn E. Burdette, 81, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon. Friends may call Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Dowds-Sny-der Funeral Home in Mount Vernon where funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m.

Burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens. SJi 1 Deputy Kenny Hetrick, of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, salutes during the 2001 Police Memorial Ceremony held on the lawn of the Ottawa County Courthouse in Port Clinton on Friday. Hetrick's son, Patrolman William Hetrick of the Clay Township Police Department, was killed in the line of duty last July while responding to a call. The memorial is held each year to honor fallen police officers. (AP photo) competent executed MOUNT GILEAD Forrest Samuel "Sam" Streley, 56, died Friday morning, May 11, 2001, at the emergency room of Morrow County Hospital.

He was born September 20, 1944 in Galion, Ohio, the son of the late Forrest Smith Streley and Libby Hershner Streley. He attended Mount Gilead schools. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, serving 23 years. After retiring from active duty, he worked as a parole officer with the Adult Parole Authority in Mansfield. He was an active member of Mount Gilead Lion's Club.

His wife, the former Julie Lydic, whom he married on May 1, 1987, survives him along with his daughter, Susan Huber of Clarksville, his stepson, Sean Luzad-er of Powell; brother, Jack Long of Mount Gilead; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation or services. Memorials may be made to Pilot Dog Fund of the Mount Gilead Lion's Club, do Jim Osborne, 5779 County Road 9, Edison 43320. Cremation arrangements in care of Craven Snyder Funeral Home, Mount Gilead. Online condolences may be made at www.snyderfuneral-homes.com.

Ralph P. Keil MANSFIELD Ralph P. Keil, 86, of Cambridge died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. Born September 9, 1914 in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Eich) Keil. Retiring from Therm-O-Disc factory in 1978, Mr.

Keil was a member of First Presbyterian Church of London, Madison County Senior Citizens, Devonshire Club in London and Amateur Radio Club of Mansfield. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Betty (Fred) White of Marion, Mrs. Barbara (Jerry) Beavers of Jackson, MS and Beverly Keil of Cambridge; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandsons; brother, George Keil of Shelby; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth (Wooldridge) Keil in 1981; his second wife, Ada (Deyo) Keil in 2000; and son, John Ralph Keil.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, in First Presbyterian Church of London with the Reverend Gordon Johnson officiating. Interment in Mansfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Memorials may be made to Pipe Organ Fund of the First Presbyterian Church of London. The family is being served by Eberle Funeral Home, London. The following divorce complaints were finalized with the Richland County clerk of courts between April 1 0 and May 4. Gloria E. Dorsey and James A.

Dorsey. Bobby R. Jarvis and Laura E. Jarvis. Sallie Ann Sherred and James Willis Sherred.

Juvenal V. Cervantes and Martina Delqado. Jeffrey Shawn Hess and Tony Sue Hess. Cortney R. Webb and Matthew D.

Webb. Diane J. Flegel and Patrick Flegel. Lamont A. Lindsay Sr.

and Christina Lindsay Gary Thornton and Judy A. Thornton DISSOLUTIONS Phemunda Griffith and James E. Griffith Jr Scott Wise and Laura L. Wise. Cynthia Sigler and Donald Sigler Jr.

Michael Seiter and Teresa Seiter. Brenda K. Hamilton and Tommy W. Hamilton. The following marriage license applications were filed in Richland County Probate Court April 30 through May 4 Nicole Lea Westfield and Christopher Lee Hershberger of Mansfield.

Leslie Evan Lamson and Gerald Alan Scheidler of Mansfield. Olivia Sue Higgins and Brent Michael Williams of Shelby Leona Marie Tuttle and Ronald Eugene Cunningham of Mansfield. Sherry Louise Styer and Shawn Michael Paul Balliett GALION Michael Paul Balliett, 41, of 1492 Ohio 598 died Friday morning, May 11, 2001, at Galion Community Hospital after an eight-month illness. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home in Galion, conducted by the Rev.

Marlyn C. Busdeker. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Galion. Calling hours 24 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Earl J. Shaw MANSFIELD Former Mansfield resident Earl J. Shaw, 86, died Thursday, May 10, 2001, at Four Seasons Health Care Center of Columbus, after a short illness. Mr.

Shaw was born April 9, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio, residing in the Mansfield area since 1950. He retired in 1980 from Carlton Miller Co. after 22 vears as an Insurance SHAW Claims Adjuster. Mr. Shaw was a member of First Congregational Church.

He was also a member of Hermits Club, a former member of Mansfield Aviation, Mansfield Rotary, SCORE and a past president and member of North Central Ohio Claims Club and of Mansfield Aviation Club. Mr. Shaw also had his pilot's license. Surviving are his wife whom he married August 14, 1941, Mary Zwayer Shaw of Columbus, Indiana; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debby Shaw of Columbus, Indiana; and two grandchildren, Colin and Liz Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marit and Hazel (Keller) Shaw; and two brothers, Marit and Walter K.

Shaw. Friends may call one hour prior to a memorial service which will be held at First Congregational Church Chapel, 640 Millsboro Road, on Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dale Kibbey. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Wappner Funeral Directors are handling arrangements.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com. Marilyn K. Blubaugh MOUNT VERNON Marilyn K. Blubaugh, 71, died Thursday, May 10, 2001, at Country Court Nursing Home. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

at Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A funeral mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Church in Mount Vernon with Father Ted Thomas officiating. Entombment will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 302 E.

High Mount Vernon 43050. Betty L. Bronson MARENGO Marengo native Betty L. Bronson, 66, of Port Clinton died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at her residence. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m.

at DeVore-Sny-der Funeral Home, Ohio 3 at 61, Sunbury, where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Maple-wood Cemetery in New Albany. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 253 E. Church Marion 43302. Online condolences may be made at cott to be COLUMBUS (AP) The Ohio Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a man diagnosed with schizophrenia is competent to be executed for the 1983 murder of a Cleveland delicatessen owner.

Jay D. Scott, 48, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Tuesday if the U.S. Supreme Court either refuses to hear the case or denies his plea to be spared. He would be the first Ohio SCOTT inmate to be put to death against his will in 38 years. Later Friday, Scott's attorneys asked Gov.

Bob Taft for a seven-day reprieve, but spokeswoman Mary Anne Sharkey said the governor would not intervene. Taft earlier turned down Scott's request for clemency. Scott's attorneys say he is incompetent' to be executed because he suffers from schizophrenia, and that putting him to death would be cruel and unusual punishment under the U.S. Constitution. The state argued that no court has ruled that executing an inmate with Scott's condition violates the law and that two lower courts found no reason to spare Scott's life.

Scott has run out of appeals on the merit of his conviction and death sentence. The 6-1 court ruling, with Police 200 block Second Avenue, Galion A resident reported the theft of a CD player worth $200, $20 in cash and 25 CDs valued at $375 from his car prior to 7:56 a.m. Friday. 200 block Libby Lane, Galion A resident reported at 7:55 p.m. Thursday that someone broke into his car and stole a CD player valued at $60 and four CDs valued at $67.

300 block of Castor Road, Lexington A 23-year-old woman said her soon-to-be ex-husband was seen driving through her apartment complex at 12:26 a.m. May 4. The 23-year-old Mansfield man, who has been warned not to be there, was taking photos of his sister vomiting out the car window, police said. While at the apartment, the officer answered the woman's phone, and the ex-husband demanded to talk with her. When the officer told the man who he was, the caller terminated the call.

The officer called the number back, and a woman who answered swore at the officer and hung up, police reported. When the officer returned io the station, the man called, asking if he would be charged with phone harassment. When the officer asked the man to pick up the summons, he refused, adding he would have problems with the officer, police said. The man refused to say what type of problems, but threatened to sue the officer and the department. Officers attempted to contact the man, finally contacting his sister who said she would pass on the message that I Danny J.

Workman MANSFIELD Mansfield native Danny J. Workman, 43, of Streetsboro died Friday, May 11, 2001. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Born May 28, 1957 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Tommy and Faye (Roberts) Workman, he had been in Streetsboro since 1987. He was a member of Streetsboro Community Church.

He coached girls softball in Streetsboro. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family and friends and working around his yard and house. He was a tree and shrub specialist for R.B. Stout Inc. in Akron.

In addition to his parents of Mansfield, he is survived by his wife, Andrea (Perry) Workman, whom he married July 21, 1985; daughters, Chandra Nicole Workman and Ashlee Nicole Turner at home; brother, Mark "Rob" Workman of Mansfield; sister, Dina Logan of Mansfield; father and mother-in-law, George and Gabria Perry of Mansfield; brother-in-law, Allen Perry of Kentucky; sister-in-law, Cheryl Perry of Michigan; nephews, Danny Coy, Reno, and Michael; nieces, Christy, Cindy, Olivia, Stephanie, Jerrica and Alexis. Calling hours will be at Shorts Funeral Home Streetsboro Chapel 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, and at Wappner Funeral Home Ontario, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 14, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, with the Rev.

Glenn Phillips of Hillside First Church of God officiating. Burial in Mansfield Memorial Park. Family requests memorials to Hospice Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron 44333. The family would like to extend a thank you to all those who have helped during Danny's illness. Deborah K.

Isaac and Randall Isaac. Wayne E. Hedrick Jr. and Betty M. Hedriclc.

Rita M. Clark and Robert L. Clark. Gary Tuttle and Joann Turtle. Melvin W.

Ruby and Ella Ruby. Anita A. Goad and Michael L. Goad Jr. Anthony K.

Delashmitt and Kelly J. Delashmitt. Charles R. Elkins and Tina M. Elkins.

Karen Chambers and Leonard Chambers. Carlo Mae Smith and Gregory Alan Smith. Barbara J. Lyons and Terry W. Lyons.

Donnie Mitchell and Sharon Mitchell. Alison G. Woods and Mark E. Woods. Richard J.

Weemhoff Jr. and Gwendolyn S. Weemhoff. James L. Schroeder and Twila A.

Schroeder. Linda Owens-Stevens, and Michael Owens. Michael Scott of Shelby. Carolyn Sue Edmiston of Mansfield and Darren Reed Volz of Cable. Andrea Rose Green and Charles Richard Lamson Jr.

of Shelby. Tonnett Michelle Hunt and Wayne Lamarr Mitchell of Mansfield. Jeri Lynne Evans and Nathan Allen Fogle of Mansfield. Rhonda Lynne Smith and William Earl Hampton Jr. of Shelby.

Brandy Mane Kinstle and Jeffrey Scott Willis of Bellville. Justice Paul Pfeifer dissenting, upheld a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge's decision that Scott is competent to face execution. The majority acknowledged that schizophrenia is a mental illness but said the lower court correctly ruled that the illness did not prevent Scott from understanding the proceedings against him. The trial court fully considered defense medical testimony of Scott's illness, the majority said in an unsigned opinion. In his dissent, Pfeifer said evolving standards should not allow the execution of mentally ill people.

"This court has a chance toward being a more civilized and humane society. This court could declare that in the interests of protecting human dignity, the Ohio Constitution prohibits the execution of a convict with a severe mental illness," Pfeifer wrote. Pfeifer's dissent was good news to Timothy Sweeney, one of Scott's court-appointed attorneys, who had argued that the ban on executing the insane should be extended to include the mentally ill. "I think that's encouraging. He agrees with our argument that society has changed and standards have developed," said Sweeney, who added that he would ask the' U.S.

Supreme Court to review the case and postpone Scott's execution. Attorney General Betty he was charged with phone harassment, and the summons would be mailed. If he doesn't show up for court, he could be charged with a failure to appear warrant, police reported. Stadium Elementary, 215 N. Trimble Road, Mansfield Thursday at 9 p.m., a 49-yearold man reported that he had lost a 16-inch gold-link chain valued at 1 ,900.

He told police he wanted a report on file. Best Value, 880 Laver Road, Mansfield Friday at 2:15 a.m., a man reported a red 2000 F-250 truck, valued at $30,000, was stolen along with $1,800 in cash. Northwest Mansfield Thursday at 10:30 p.m., a 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic violence after an altercation with his wife and 24-year-old daughter. Sturgis Apartments, 5 1 Srur-gis Mansfield Thursday at 2:30 p.m., the Mansfield Fire Department responded and found that lighter fluid had been poured around the outside of the building. The Mansfield Police Department was called to the scene, and the area Montgomery will oppose the appeal, spokesman Joe Case said.

"We now have the highest court in the state of Ohio affirming the state's argument that Mr. Scott is competent to face execution under Ohio law," Case said. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor William Mason, whose office secured Scott's conviction and sentence in 1984, praised the court's ruling: "The time has come to carry out the sentence of the court." A Cuyahoga County Common Pleas jury convicted Scott of aggravated murder for killing Vinnie Prince, 74, during a robbery. The next day, Scott killed a security guard in another restaurant for which he received a second death sentence. However, that penalty was overturned after it was discovered that a juror had known about the previous sentence.

Ohio law says an inmate is competent to be executed if he knows of the proceedings against him, why he is being executed and that he will die as a result of the sentence. A Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge ruled April 16 that Scott is competent to face execution. The next day, the Ohio Supreme Court postponed his execution 65 minutes before it was to take place so the 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals could have time to consider the case. was washed down with fire hoses. 100 block Pat Lane A 38-year-old man reported his residence nad been entered by force through a door.

300 Block Newman Street A 22-year-old woman reported that she was sleeping when she awakened and found an unknown man raping her. Police are looking for the assailant on aggravated robbery and rape charges. 100 Block Herman An officer on patrol heard five shots fired. 100 block Oxford Avenue A 46-yearold woman reported her vehicle had been entered and $500 in audio equipment was stolen. Atherton and West Temple A 40-year-old man reported that a man in his 30's fired three shots into the air from a handgun.

Traffic WOOSTER Two Millersburg men were injured in a twoar accident Friday afternoon in Holmes County. Don Immel, 44, of 326 S. Crawford St. was traveling north on Ohio 24 1 when he went off the road, over-corrected and went left of center. He then collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Curtis I.

Sinnet, 31 0f 5558 County Road 314. Both men were transported to Joe Pomerene Hospital in Wooster. Sin-net was later taken by Lifeflight to Aultman Hospital in Canton where he was in critical condition Friday night. Immel was treated and released..