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HEINTZMAN, John Sylvester, "long goodbye" ended peacefully with his family at his bedside on December 30, 2017. John was born to Philomena (Minnie) Streicher and Sylvester (Ike) Heintzman on September 4, 1925 in Louisville, KY. He attended St. Xavier High School and Speed Scientific School, graduating as an Electrical Engineer through the GI bill. He joined the US Navy in 1944 and saw combat in the Sea of Japan when he served as a Radar/Sonar Technician on the USS Sennet submarine. He later served in the Korean war on the USS Logan, and continued as a reservist for decades. He retired as a Captain in U.S. Intelligence and then enjoyed a long career with AT&T. He finally retired as Building and Equipment Engineer for the State of Kentucky. He married Margaret (Peggy) Kirkpatrick, the love of his life, in 1950. They had seven children: Kathleen (Philip) Morris, Teresa Heintzman, John C. Heintzman, Julie Heintzman, Alex (Anne) Heintzman, and Rebecca Heintzman; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren. John is survived by his two remaining sisters, Martha Young and Betty Kissel. John's greatest passion was his family and he never missed an opportunity to teach, advise, and mentor. Raising them was intricately woven with building things: their first Indiana home, the cabin retreat at Lake Nolin, toys as children, and homes, apartments and additions as his family grew. He also took great joy in nature through gardening, fishing and hunting. All who knew John, loved him. Everyone was met with his warm smile and treated with respect. He was kind, compassionate, and wise; a true gentleman by every measure. A man of dedication and grace, he was our rock. The visitation will be at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road Thursday from 4-7:30 p.m., followed by Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3345 Lexington Road, Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Kosair Charities, Olmstead Parks Conservancy or to Hosparus. Online condolences may be left at www.ratterman.com. Published in The Courier-Journal from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2018
MASSEY, James L., 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 10, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles and Mildred Massey. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy as a submariner. James was an engineer working for Sieco Inc. in Columbus, Indiana and later worked for RLM Engineers as a consultant. He attended the First Presbyterian Church and Fairfield Christian Church both in Lancaster, Ohio, New Albany VFW Post 3281and on the Lancaster Board Health. He was active in the Prostrate Support Group, founded Ostomy Support Group, walked in the Relay for Life, an avid euchre player, raised honey bees, and baked homemade bread every day. James was an avid turkey hunter, vegetable gardener and participated in a variety of church dramas at Fairfield Christian Church. He really enjoyed his trip on the Honor Flight in 2015. James enjoyed people and loved to help people when he could. He is survived by his wife, Betty Massey of 10 years, children, Frank (Jackie Mellis) of Greensburg, Indiana, Cindy Massey and Cheryl (Les Burton) all of Columbus, Indiana; grandchildren, Lindsey (Jake) Mundy, Dustin (Hannah Fountain) Morgeson, Melissa (Ryan)Perdue and Cindy (Rob) Morrison; great-grandchildren, Samantha Perdue, Parker Perdue, Robert Morrison, Charlotte Morrison, and Sadie Holler; Betty's children, Bonnie (Brian) Nicklaus of Groveport, Ohio, Brian Bennett of Dublin, Ohio and Beth (Joe) Vosler of Westerville, Ohio; betty's four grandchildren and one great-grandson. James was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seabrook-Dieckmann and Neville Funeral Home, 1846 E. Oak St., New Albany, Indiana 47150 with burial to follow in Wolfe Cemetery. Friends may visit 1 hour prior the service at the funeral home on Friday. Friends may visit Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Memorial gifts may be given to the Honor Flight, Inc., 175 South Tuttle Road, Springfield, OH 45505. To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com. Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Jan. 3, 2018
Edited by Pig 2018-01-03 12:47 PM
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