Vivian E. Compton
DELAWARE — Vivian E. Zink Compton, 90, of Delaware died early Monday, June 25, 2007, at Grady Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born Sept. 3, 1916, in Greensburg to Roy and Alma (Kasserman) LeBerth.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Haldon R. Zink; her second husband, Stanford Compton; sisters, Virginia Smith and Lillian Shriver; and stepson, Donald Compton.

She is survived by son, Alan (Louise) Zink; daughter, Carol (Louis) Holben; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; a stepdaughter-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; four brothers and sisters-in-law; and dear friends, Dick and Phyllis DeVore.

Friends may call today from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, 75 W. William St. (U.S. 36), Delaware, where services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Deb Patterson officiating. Committal services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens in North Canton.

Memorial contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church, 73 W. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015; or Central Ohio Symphony, P.O. Box 619, Delaware OH 43015. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

John F. Elliott
HOWARD — John F. Elliott, 77, of Howard passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007, at 11:05 p.m., at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon.

He was born July 14, 1929, in Coshocton to Russell L. and Emma Katherine (Whittemore) Elliott. He was a 1947 graduate of Coshocton High School and in 1952 graduated from the International Accountants Society. He was employed at Phelps Dodge Corp. as an Industrial Accountant-Controller, and retired in 1988 as director of financial planning. John was a former member of Coshocton Presbyterian Church, a life member of Elks Lodge 376 and a life member of Coshocton Masonic Lodge. He was first married to Doris J. Wolfe, and then to Lorraine A. White, both preceded him in death.

He is survived by a stepson, James L. (Kay) Callentine of Merced, Calif.; stepdaughter, Laurie A. Callentine of Coshocton; two stepgrandchildren, Brian (Amber) Callentine and Brandon Callentine; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Wesely Roberts and Ethan Callentine; brother, William T. Elliott of West Lafayette; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Julie Ann and Sandra Lee; and a brother, Richard.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 28, at 11 a.m., at Given-Dawson Coshocton Funeral Home with the Rev. Jonathan Carlisle officiating. Burial will follow in Canal Lewisville Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to the services.

An online memorial is available at www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Irene Norris
COSHOCTON — Dorothy Irene Norris, 73, a resident of the Extended Care Facility at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, died June 24, 2007.

She was born Oct. 22, 1933, in Smithfield to Kirby and Mary (Wilson) Norris. She loved children, and helping the less fortunate.

She is survived by two brothers, Harold Norris of Morgan County and Walter (Lucy) Norris of Silver Springs, Md.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; two close cousins, Walter Wilson of Canton and Lox Evans of Warsaw; and special friends, Donna and Mike Mayle.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with the Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Darling Run Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coshocton County Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility, 1460 Oranges St., Coshocton, OH 43812. This information is online at www.fischerfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy M. Stannard
MARENGO — Dr. Dorothy M. Stannard, 85, formerly of Delaware, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Bennington Glen in Marengo.

Born on July 10, 1921, in Girard, Kan., to George and Mary Maude (Fisher) Stannard, she completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Wisconsin in 1948. She practiced medicine at the Ohio State School for the Mentally Handicapped on West Broad Street in Columbus until the birth of her son.

She is survived by her son, Brett (Terri) Allen of Indian Springs; grandson, Austin Allen; one niece; three nephews; and numerous dear friends.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Frank Stannard.

Friends may call Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at Bennington Glen, 825 Ohio 61, Marengo. Memorial service will follow Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bennington Glen.

Arrangements entrusted to the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home. Floral tributes may be delivered to Bennington Glen.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Delaware County, 4920 SR 37 E., Delaware, OH 43015; or Columbus Zoo, P.O. Box 400, Powell, OH 43065. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.