Steven Douglas Starling

STARLING Steven Douglas Starling, age 54, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at this home in Oak Park, Illinois following a brief illness. He was born in Lima, Ohio on August 6, 1953 the son of John and Armeda Starling. He is survived by father, John Starling of Dublin, Ohio; brother, David of Columbus, Ohio; and sister, Susie (Jeff) Gafford of Worthington, Ohio. He is also survived by his two nephews, A.J. (Jennifer) and Jordan Gafford. He was preceded in death by his mother Armeda Starling. Steve graduated from Dublin High School in 1971 and attended Juilliard School of Music studying bassoon for two years before transferring to Case Western Reserve University where he graduated with a degree in art history. Following graduation, he was employed as a frame conservator at The Chicago Art Institute and The Chicago Conservation Center. Art and music were Steve's lifelong passions and he gained so much enjoyment from restoring frames and playing his harps. The Starling family would like to thank Steve's Chicago friends and most especially his neighbor, Birute Petrauskas, for their friendship and kindness during his illness. A memorial service to celebrate Steve's life will be scheduled at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43016. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"