Unfortunately, there are two untimely deaths to report.
Scott Atcheson (BHS'82), brother of
Atchie Atcheson recently passed on as well as
Sam Starr (BHS'77). Our condolences go to the respective families during this time of mourning. Columbus Dispatch obits follow:
ATCHESON Windsor Scott Atcheson, 42, the son of Nancy and the late Horatio Atcheson III, died at home in Bexley December 22, 2006, of an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his siblings and in-laws, Lisa and Robert Miller (Atlanta),
Horatio IV (Atchie), William Todd (San Diego), Rebecca Atcheson and Abigail Pringle; nieces, Megan and Amanda Miller; nephews, Alex and Elliot Atcheson; two aunts, Donna Salzer (Clearwater) and Leah Lu Sterling; cousins, Bryan and Nicole Salzer, Deborah and Mike Murphy. Scott graduated from Bexley High School. After 4 years at CCAD, he perfected his art in faux painting. Many homes have been beautified by his special talent. A memorial service is scheduled at King Ave. United Methodist Church Chapel, 299 King Ave. on Monday, January 15, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Dr. Len Confar and Rev. Linda Middleberg. A private burial will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Charity Newsies or a favorite charity in his memory. Arrangements by COOK & SON FUNERAL HOME.
STARR Samuel Robert Starr, age 47, of Bexley, died on December 31, 2006. Born March 12, 1959 in Saint Louis, Missouri. President and CEO of Sterling Commerce. Graduated from Bexley High School in 1977, The Ohio State University in 1980 and attended the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. Previously employed by IBM, Bank One and Claremont Technology. Sam will be remembered by many for his performance as Tevye in the school production of "Fiddler on the Roof" as well as for his many athletic achievements. Sam was characterized by his constancy to duty in regard to both his family and his profession. His six children could not have asked for a more devoted and involved father. His wit, love of the arts and continual search for challenges endeared him to all who knew him. Sam's stellar career took him around the world, but his heart remained in his home and his yard. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Irving and Sophie Starr, and his parents-in-law John and Catherine Hoffman. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Hoffman Starr; and their children, Margaret (24), Hannah (20), Eliza (17), John (15), Isaac (11) and Abraham (9); his sisters, Jennifer and her husband, Dr. Eugene Lesser and their daughter, Isabelle (Hollis, New Hampshire), Lee and her husband, Doug Arend and their daughters, Ruth and Sarah (Evanston, Illinois). Also survived by his aunts and uncles, Rivoli Starr and Nancy and Jerry Landau; cousins, Andrea Starr, Judy Starr (Mark), Seth Starr (Karen), Adam Landau (Patricia), and Joshua Landau (Beth); close friends, Bob Irwin, Seth Stearns and Jim Hendrickson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph Hoffman (Felicia), Thomas Hoffman (Jean), Sister Margaret Hoffman, O.S.F., John Hoffman (Dee), Kathleen Brewer (John), Edward Hoffman (Tina), Susan Gruber (Matthew), William Hoffman (Darcy); and much loved nieces and nephews. Private family funeral at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Rabbi Howard Apothaker officiating. A service of remembrance will be held at the Columbus Athenaeum, 32 North 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2007. Parking is available at both 55 and 60 E. Long St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sam's memory to The Columbus Jewish Foundation, 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209. The family is grateful for the outpouring of kindness and support at this time.
Kaki Kozelek and Gail Horne meet up with Meck at the Kozelek home in North Bexley this past December. Gail is a law student at the University of Toledo and Kaki will soon be a chef in a restaurant in New Jersey, just outside New York City.
