ANASTASIAEvery beginning has an end and sadly, Patti Jean Anastasia departed our world on September 12th, 2011 in her home at the age of fifty. Yet, every end has a beginning: Patti was born on June 1, 1961, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was the last of seven children born to Doris Makofsky, and sadly, the first to leave such...

COLLINSWalter N. Collins, 88, passed away September 12, 2011. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. (Kimball) Collins; sister, Mary P. Smith and brother, Tom Collins. He is survived by his son, James Collins; daughters, April (Pat) McGarry and Patricia (Terry) Schmitz; grandchildren, Caitlin Hustrulid and Richard and Chris Brinkman. Walter graduated...

Jones Mike Jones, 49, of Columbus passed away September 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 2, 1961 in Knoxville, TN, son of the late Jesse and Agnes Dalton Jones Sr. Mike is survived by his fiancé, Janet Hering; brothers, Jesse (Linda) Jones Jr. and David (Judy) Jones; sisters, Judy (Michael) Willard, Sandra Flynn and an extended host...

VasamiRalph Michael Vasami, 56, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1954 in Columbus. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Vasami. He is survived by his daughters, Angie (Frank) Trujillo, Brandy (Justin Cook) Vasami and Amber Vasami; mother, Mary Lyons Vasami; girlfriend, Michelle King; sisters, Diana (Jeffrey) Roose and Julie...

Mitchell Marsha L. Mitchell, 62, passed away September 10, 2011. She was born July 1, 1949. Marsha was preceded in death by husband David Mitchell; parents, Flavel and Dorothy VanPelt and sister, Barbara Bosma. She is survived by children, Tamara (Jeffrey) Sutton, Matthew (Brooke) Mitchell and Timothy (Jessica) Mitchell; brothers, Flavel and Daniel VanPelt; grandchildren, Mandy, Erin, Tyler, Jordan and...

CRITTENDONTracy Kyle Crittendon, 47, formerly of Logan, WV, passed away suddenly on September 8, 2011. He resided in Grove City, OH with his wife, Nancy and son, Brandon. Born in Logan, WV on October 22, 1963. Tracy loved the outdoors. He frequently enjoyed four-wheeling and camping trips with friends and family. Tracy was employed by CSX out of Columbus and...

Dotson Ray Dotson, age 78, went home to be with the Lord and Savior, September 7, 2011 at his home. Born to Paris and Mary Dotson on June 23, 1933 in Delorme, WV. Ray was a vetran of the Korean War. He was a loving and giving man. He loved to help anyone in need. He was a hard worker,...

There will also be an inurnment at 11 am on October 17, 2011 at:Leavenworth National Cemetery150 Muncie RoadLeavenworth, KS 66048

ROSE Renna M. Rose, 70, Johnstown, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Renna was born in Perry County, OH on April 15, 1941, to Charles and Faye (Bowers) Rose and is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Virginia (Manning) Rose; daughters, Virginia Marie...

Fox Roy F. Fox Jr., 63, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2011. He was born in Galion, OH. Roy was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Josephine Fox and brother, Joe Fox. He is survived by his loving wife Elvera Fox; children, David (Aimee) Fox and Denise (Jack) Collins; step-daughters, Karen (Chris) Clifford and Sharon (Joe)...

ArnoldLuther P. Arnold departed this life to be with his Lord in lasting peace and joy. He was 105 years old, born September 15, 1905, in Washington County, Abington, VA. Luther was raised in East TN in Sullivan and Washington County. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; daughter, Wanda Patton; son, James (Barbara) Beach; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces...

NEELWilliam Roger Neel, 88, Westerville, OH passed away peacefully, Monday, September 5, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Nemours, WV on May 30, 1923, to David H. and Martha (Lawson) Neel, and is preceded in death by his parents and 7 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, who never left his...

Carolyn Sue Pierce, 58, Sunbury, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. Carolyn was born in Roanoke, VA on July 25, 1953, to Johnson and Lena (Sloan) Hardy, and is preceded in death by her father, brothers and sisters. Survivors include her mother; husband, Stephen D. Pierce; sons, John and Harry Foley; step-daughter, Tracey Thomas; sisters, Earline, Lois, Lilly, Joyce; brothers,...

BOUCHERKurt Randall Boucher, 55, of Orient, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2011. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Lancaster,OH to Herbert and Mae (Jones) Boucher. Preceded in death by his father, Herbert. Surviving family includes, mother, Mae Boucher, brother, Gary Boucher (Tami) and their children Kyle, Korey, sister, Diane Hysell (Paul) and...

LEACHAlice Lucetta Leach, 87, passed away September 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Martha Shelton and son, Wilbur. She is survived by her son, Tom (Elena); sister, Helen McCann; grandchildren, Joshua, Rachael and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Eilish, Gabrielle and Savannah; aunt, Molly Schiff; and nieces and nephew, Linda Berry, Paulette Medwit, Rhonda Troutman and...

PARKSWalter Parks, Jr. 31, Westerville, passed away in his sleep, Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Walter was born in Columbus, OH on August 16, 1980, to Walter Parks, Sr. and Judith (Jones) Parks, and is preceded in death by his grandparents, Oliver and Evelyn Jones. Survivors include his parents; daughters, Kennedey, Kayly, Khia and their mother, Kelley Price; brother, Michael Parks;...

HARRISBetty Jane Harris, 90, passed away August 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis. Betty is survived by her sons, Ron (Linda) and Dave (Carol); sister, Eleanore Smith; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 11 am until the time of Funeral Service at 1 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel,...

Sansome Robert J. Sansome, 70, of Columbus, passed away August 27, 2011. He was born September 6, 1940 in Winchester, England. He was preceded in death by parents, James Y. and Peggy Sansome. Survived by his children, Cindy Arnette and Tim Sansome; sister, Patricia Sansome; grandson, Logan Arnette, former wife Lisa Sansome. Robert was a world traveler and loved being...

CHRISTDavid "Michael" Christ, age 69, of Columbus, passed away on August 28, 2011, after losing a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was born on Sept. 28, 1941, in Columbus, the son of the late Frank and Florence (Lucas) Christ. He was a graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School in 1959. He served in the Army National Guard, worked at...

MILLERPhyllis Miller, 82, passed away August 28, 2011. She was born on September 22, 1929 in Richwood, WV to George D. and Elizabeth Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Avanell Johnson, brothers, Paul Davis and George Davis Jr., grandson, Darren Parden. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald Miller, daughter, Leanne (Billy) Parden,...