February 22, 2007

OBITUARIES

Joseph Cali

Joseph John Cali, head librarian of Antioch College, died Feb. 13, at his home near Yellow Springs, at the age of 78. His last day was spent keeping the library open during a winter storm that closed the rest of the campus. This was typical of his dedication and his conviction of the library’s essential role in student learning.

In his 53 years at the Olive Kettering Library, Joe earned the affection of generations of Antioch students, staff, and faculty. His sense of humor was often expressed in phrases that became legendary on campus. His gruff exterior was always tempered by the twinkle in his eye, and his kindness and concern for the people around him were never in doubt. He will be pro- foundly missed.

Born on Oct. 17, 1928, Joe spent his early years in Amsterdam, N. Y. He received his undergraduate degree in science and German from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., in 1950. In 1952 he received his master of library science degree from Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

Joe began his career at Antioch College as periodicals and music librarian in 1952. Shortly afterwards, he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army for two years in Germany, attaining the rank of Sergeant. After discharge from the Army in 1954, he returned to his position at Antioch.

Joe’s career spanned more than half a century from printed word to the electronic revolution in libraries. He became director of the Olive Kettering Library in 1983 and oversaw many changes, including the conversion of the library’s card catalog to an online catalog in 1998. At the same time, he was steadfast in preserving traditional values in research and librarianship. The extraordinary depth of the library’s collection of periodicals and other serials is a testimony to Joe’s meticulous attention to research needs. Over the years, many Antioch graduates went on to careers as librarians, inspired by Joe’s own commitment to the profession and his support of scholarly and intellectual endeavors.

Joe’s dedication to the Olive Kettering Library was matched by his passion for classical music. His master’s thesis was “A Bibliography of Biographies of Musicians,” which allowed him to combine his love of music with library science. The depth and breadth of his knowledge of recorded music was one of the strengths that he brought to his work in the library. On a playful note, he always saw to it that the library observed the birthdays of Beethoven and of Joe’s particular hero, the conductor, Arturo Toscanini.

Another of Joe’s enthusiasms was sports. He was a talented athlete, especially on the basketball court. He could be found on occasion in the campus gymnasium, impressing opponents with the accuracy of his half-court shots.

Arrangements are being made for a private family service in Joe’s hometown of Amsterdam, N.Y. The college is planning a memorial service in Yellow Springs at a later date.

Eve Jacobs

Eve Jacobs, a resident of Yellow Springs since 1993, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, at the Friends Care Assisted Living Center. She was 90.

Eve was born on July 13, 1916, to Saul and Sarah (Rosen) Boksenbom in Willard, Ohio, the third youngest of eleven children. She grew up on the east side of Cleveland where her father owned a furniture store. She graduated from Cleveland Glenville High School and attended Western Reserve College (Case Western) for two years with plans to become a teacher, but changed her mind mid-course and decided to become a secretary instead. After graduating from the Spencerian Business School, Eve secured a secretarial position at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where she met husband-to-be, Yale Jacobs, and three months later they were married.

Eve and Yale settled in Dayton View, the heart of Dayton’s Jewish community, and became active members of Temple Israel. Eve continued to work until 1953, when her only son, Ellis, was born. As a full-time mother, Eve was active in Hadassah, the Temple Sisterhood, and the League of Women Voters. Enthusiastic world travelers, Eve and Yale visited such places as Israel, Africa, the Caribbean, most of Europe, Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. Eve was also an accomplished artist, specializing in oil paintings, India ink drawings, and charcoal sketches.

In 1985, Samuel Yale Jacobs was born, Eve’s only grandson, and her “favorite person in all the world.” Eight years later, Eve moved to Yellow Springs and quickly established herself as a village “regular” with her colorful clothes, eccentric hats, listening ear and sage advice.

Eve stubbornly refused to let age slow her down. She celebrated her 80th birthday with a hot air balloon ride in Dayton. Two years later, she traveled to India to see the Taj Mahal, took her grandson Sam to Chicago to see a World Cup soccer championship game, and surprised her son, Ellis, with tickets to a Rolling Stones concert in Columbus (which she happily attended).

Eve was preceded in death by her husband, Yale Jacobs. They had been married for 41 years.

She is survived by her son, Ellis Jacobs, and daughter-in-law, Desiree Nickell, of Yellow Springs; grandson, Sam Jacobs of Athens, Ohio; sister, Debbie Rabb of Cleveland; and dear Yellow Springs friends Joyce Appell, Maxine Jones, Sharon Mohler, Andre Bognar, Nora Chalfont and many others.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Feb. 18, at Temple Israel in Dayton. Memorial contributions may be made if desired to the Yellow Springs Arts Council, P.O. Box 459, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387.

Carol Trevino

Carol Emmalee Hill Trevino of Wilberforce passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Shreveport, La., as a result of an auto accident. She was 31. She was born Oct. 28, 1975 in Xenia, the youngest child of Richard H.L. and Cordelia M. (Thompson) Hill.

Carol attended Tecumseh Elementary and Central Junior High School in Xenia and Greenview High School in Jamestown. She was on the freshman basketball team at Central Junior High.

On June 10, 2006, she graduated from Wright State University with honors, receiving a bachelor of fine arts in motion pictures and marketing, magna cum laude. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; WSU Alumni Association; and First United Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She was previously employed with Media Productions in Yellow Springs. She had been an adjunct teacher with Dayton Public Schools, teaching film studies at Colonel White High School. Currently she was working with Avalon Visual of Los Angeles as an assistant director on the film Harold & Kumar 2 in Shreveport, La.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Anthony Michael Trevino; and daughters, Charisma A. and Alexandria B. Trevino, all of Wilberforce; and a host of relatives.

Services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at First United Christian Church, Xenia with interment to follow in Massie Creek Cemetery.

Michael Somerson

Dr. Michael Somerson, D.O. died peacefully at his home in Troy, Ohio, on Feb. 14. He was 55.

After several years of running his own construction business, he began a study of medicine while raising his three children. Dr. Somerson served as a family physician in Tipp City for 18 years.

His commitment to his patients, his healing touch and his loving art will be dearly missed by the community. His work in the fields of homeopathy and osteopathy was presented at national and international conferences and was recognized with numerous awards.

He is survived by his dearest friend, Joyce Anne Morrissey; his parents, Herbert and Ileana Reiver Somerson of South Dartmouth, Mass.; his brother, Paul Somerson; and his sister, Rosanne Somerson, both of Westport, Mass.; his sons, Jacob Somerson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jeremy Samuel Somerson of Leipzig, Germany; his daughter and son-in-law, Joy Helen and Todd Jesse Cade of Piqua, Ohio; and his grandson, Jesse Michael Cade of Piqua.

A memorial service and celebration of his life was held at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton, Ohio, on Wednesday, Feb. 21. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio, 45373, (937-335-5191) would be appreciated.

Harold McMann

Harold D. McMann Sr. of Springfield passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, in his residence. He was 93.

He was born on Sept. 5, 1913, in Greenfield, Ohio, the son of Denny and Mary (Brown) McMann. Harold was a lifelong painting contractor, painting homes, churches and farm buildings all over Clark and Greene counties.

He also worked for Antioch College and Fels Research Institute in Yellow Springs where he retired in 1976.

He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald, three brothers, and four sisters.

Harold is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Etta McMann Jr.; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jerry Williams with whom he resided in Springfield; one brother, Fred McMann of Florida; five grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special long time friend, Lulabelle Black. He also left behind his loyal companion of 11 years, his dachshund, “Slinky.”

Private services will be held at a later date in the Dayton Veterans Cemetery.

Marie Dolwick

Marie N. Dolwick passed away Feb. 13. She was 82 and was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Darke County, Ohio.

She was an employee of Park Layne Bowling Lanes, loved to bowl and travel with her family. She was a member of Rebecca Lodge in Yellow Springs.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her parents; and brother, Raymond Magee.

Survivors include her son, Terry Dolwick, Sr.; her daughter, Donna (Dolwick) Bushey and their families; sister-in-law, Joann Magee of Indiana, Carl Magee of Florida and Forrest Magee, of South Carolina.

Graveside services were held in the Germantown Cemetery, in Germantown, Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.