William Wade "Shep" Shepard, age 74, of Grove City passed away April 7, 2011 following an extended illness. He was born February 27, 1937 in Oak Hill, Ohio. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 50 years, Juanita Canter Shepard; their daughter, Rhonda Estell, of Hebron and their son, Wade Alan (Linda) Shepard, of Marysville. He is...

SCHARENBERGJean Allene Scharenberg, 85, passed away April 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Charles Maurer; siblings, Doris Weatherly, Helen Ruff, Ruth Henderson, Joseph Maurer, John Maurer and Homer "Whitey" Maurer. Jean is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ted Scharenberg; children, Nancy (Tom Vail) Smith of Owego, NY, Janis Scharenberg of Grove City,...

Herbert L. Zeller ZELLER Herbert L. Zeller, Manatee and Sarasota County, FL, formerly of Columbus, died April 7, 2011. Predeceased by his wife Norma and son Dave. Survived by sons, Larry (Melissa) of Sarasota, FL, Michel of Kingston, and David Young of Bradenton, FL; brother Stan of Columbus; sister, Connie Hollingsworth of Bradenton, FL; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cemetery...

DEMPSEY Mary Margaret Dempsey (Helker), 96, of Columbus, Ohio (formerly of Dayton), went to be with her Lord April 8, 2011. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Beatrice Helker; husband of 38 years, John; and brothers, Gerald and Robert. She is survived by her three daughters, Cinny Dempsey of Columbus, Casey (Harry) Wert of Pennsylvania and...

Edgell Richard "Rick" Edgell, 50, of Columbus passed away April 7, 2011. He was born August 30, 1960. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Edgell. Survived by mother, Shirley; siblings, Eric Mahon, Bruce (Celia) Edgell and Debbie (Joe) Grimm; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2011...

LESTERJames Herbert Lester, 72, passed away April 7, 2011. Born October 15, 1938 to George and Elizabeth Lester. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Tad) Stump and Mike (Amber) Lester; brothers, Lloyd, Darrel (Lorraine), Ray (Brenda) and Larry (Diane) Lester; sisters, Faye Abshire, Vivian (Steve)...

HeadingtonBonnie P. Headington, 84, of Orient passed away April 1, 2011. She was born August 31,1926 in Rutland, OH. Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband, John R. Headington; son, Gary A. Headington; parents, James A. and Janice Hutton; and siblings, Betty Tabbutt, James Hutton, and Robert Hutton. She is survived by children, Greg (Martha) Headington and Debra...

WILKES Lavella M. Wilkes 97, of Columbus, went home to be with her Savior on April 6, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after a brief illness. Lavella was born in Circle Hill, OH, on May 25, 1913, to the late James H and Flossie (Bescoe) Locke. She graduated from Chauncey Dover High School and was a member of the North...

PARKERMarcine P. Parker, 77, passed away April 6, 2011. Visitation Friday, April 8, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Graveside Funeral Service Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10 AM at Dublin Cemetery, 190 Monterey Dr., Dublin, OH.

KonnerthKyle Konnerth, 86, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born July 12, 1924, in Lorain, OH, son of the late John and Iola Konnerth. In addition to his parents, Kyle was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Konnerth; son, Kris Kelton Konnerth; brothers, John and Robert Konnerth. He is survived by...

THACKERBonnie L. Thacker, 72, of Columbus, OH, passed away March 31, 2011. She was born in Columbus, OH to Harold and Mildred Chase. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Ronny and Jerry. Surviving family includes, daughters, Melinda and Connie, grandchildren, Joshua, Angela and Joseph. Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at...

Scales Donella Mae Scales, 67, of Plain City, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born May 10, 1943, in Columbus, daughter of the late Clarence and Lela Office Harris. In addition to her parents, Donella was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Scales and daughter, Wanda Teal Harris. She is survived by her...

SKAGGSDixie Skaggs, 83, of Columbus, OH passed away April 3, 2011. She was born on December 9, 1927 in Paintsville, KY to Barnes and Louella (Smith) Ferguson. She married Escom Skaggs on September 14, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister, 9 brothers and son George Skaggs. Surviving family includes, husband, Escom Skaggs, son, Roger (Cheryl)...

GuldemanAlida Guldeman, 84, of Gahanna, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at her residence. She was born February 25, 1927, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Otto and Selma Olson Anderson. In addition to her parents, Alida was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Guldeman; son, Denny and Wayne Guldeman. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Fleming,...

ATKINSONJeffrey Wayne Atkinson, 51 of Delaware, OH, passed away April 1, 2011. He was born on July 7, 1959. He was the General Manager of Safelift(formerly Northway Cab) in Columbus. Family includes, loving wife, Sharon (Feutral) Atkinson, daughters, Amber (James) Hill, Megan Atkinson (Alex), Ashley Atkinson (Dan), grandson, Mathew, mother, Patricia Atkinson, sisters, Rebecca Thompson, Laura Atkinson, brother, Richard Wheeler...

SPATAROJanet Lee Spataro, 62, of Grove City, OH passed away March 31, 2011. She was born in Steubenville, OH on February 3, 1949 to Edward B. and Caroline (Schrebbe) Hughes. Family includes, daughter, Kimberly Spataro, son, Joe Spataro, brother, Brad Hughes. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 2:00pm, Sunday, April 3, 2011 in the...

BRUGGEMANRichard C. Bruggeman, 95, passed away April 1, 2011. He was born June 23, 1915 to Richard and Anne Bruggeman in Weekawken, New Jersey. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle. He is survived by his son, Richard Bruggeman Sr.; daughter, Ellen Bruggeman; grandchildren, Richard (Kimberlie) Bruggeman Jr., Margaret (David Mason) Bruggeman, Eilene...

SHYRIGHDiane Shyrigh, 59, of Grove City, OH, passed away March 31, 2011 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on April 8, 1951 in Columbus, OH to James and Agnes (Whitesell) Hope. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother James Hope. Surviving family includes, husband, Robert Shyrigh, daughter, Angela Shyrigh...

Winters Joy Winters, age 67, went to be with her Creator and best friend, JESUS, on March 31, 2011. She is survived by her husband, John; Judah, Jadan and Kaylee; brothers, Jim (Karen) Young, John (Brenda) Young; sisters, Ann (Bill) Reed, Elizabeth (Jay) Castro; many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and Chili. The family would like to extend a special thank...