Pickett Ronald Lyle Pickett, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2011. He was born August 25, 1929 in Salem, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Gladys Pickett; and siblings, Norman, Francis and Benjamin. Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Mary Jane; children, Stephen (Karen) Pickett,...

AUSTINCharles Edward Austin of East Cleveland, Ohio enjoyed 95 wonderful years of life. He was born July 4, 1915 and departed this life on March 3, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his beloved wife Tennie, daughters: Kathy Conner, Sylvia Brown, and Marilyn Barr; sons Carl, Stanley, and James. Charles was raised by his grandparents on a farm...

Ripley Helen R. Ripley, 70, of Greenfield, OH, passed away March 7, 2011. She was born November, 13, 1940 in Stollings, WV. Helen is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Jane Scott; and brothers, George and Teddy R. Scott. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas C. Ripley; children, Tammy (Stephen) Erb, Thomas (Stella) Ripley, Gregory Ripley,...

CAINMerle E. Cain, 69, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Merle was born in Columbus, OH on August 19, 1941, to Arthur and Velva (Bush) Gordon and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles D. Cain; sister, Helen Darst; brother, Albert Gordon. Survivors include her three sons, Charles A. (Kathy), Harold (Linda) and Jeffrey (Colleen) Cain; brother,...

THOMPSONCharles "Hap" Thompson, 70, of Grove City, OH, passed away, March 8, 2011. Born February 28, 1941 in Columbus, OH to Marvin and Doris (Hasting) Thompson whom preceded him in death. Hap was a graduate of Grove City High School and was employed by Columbus Coated Fabrics for over 30 years. He was a member of Grove City Elks and...

DYSARTHoward Lee Dysart, 78, passed away March 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Ethel and wife, Connie. Howard is survived by his sons, Howard (Cathy), Lendy, Robert (Leigh Ann) and Johnnie; siblings, Myrtle Murphy and Wayne; grandchildren, Bobby, Kimberlyn, Joshua, April, Ashley and Erick; as well as several great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, March 12, 2011...

PIRRONEKaren S. Pirrone, 68, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. Karen was born in Harrisville, WV on January 29, 1943, to Hiram and Ernestine (Kelley) Deem and is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jack Deem. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Charles Pirrone; daughters, Heather and Andrea Pirrone; sisters, Frances (Melvin) O'Dell and Geraldine (Donald)...

FIJOLEKJeff Edward Fijolek, 44, of Columbus, OH, passed away March 7, 2011. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on October 1, 1966 to Jerry E. Fijolek and Karen Feeney, and they survive. Other family includes, wife, Deca Fijolek, sons, Derek Gage Fijolek, Trent Edward Fijolek, sister, Jennifer Lynn McDaniel, brother, Daniel G. Fijolek. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to...

Tyler Anthony Bronson, 34, of Columbus passed away March 7, 2011. He was born September 15, 1976. Tyler is survived by wife, Jenny Bronson; parents, Jerry and Judy Bronson; children, Cole Bronson and Taylor Bronson; siblings, Trenda (James) Kitchen and Troy (Anita) Bronson; grandmother, Glenna Puccetti, nieces, Kaylee, Kelsey, Tyita and Kaitlin; nephews, Conner and Robin; and many friends. Tyler...

ZENGLER-TIGYERBona "Chris" Zengler-Tigyer, 61, passed away March 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Jacynthe Dismeier; sister, Freda Davis and husband, Michael. Chris is survived by her daughters, Toni (Joe) and Teri (John Peterson) Tigyer; grandchildren, Brooke (Matt) Tigyer and Joseph; niece, Laura Davis; friend, Pam; and many beloved pets. Chris will be missed by...

LAUGHLINJanine Marie (Luckhaupt) Laughlin, 51, of Galloway, OH, passed away March 6, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, OH on May 28, 1959 to Richard and Barbara (Lee) Luckhaupt. She was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School in 1977. She married Bryant M. Laughlin on October 27, 1979. Janine enjoyed decorating, attending to her crafts and...

McMahanJereline McMahan, 62, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born June 9, 1948, in Spartanburg, S.C., daughter of the late James and Lizzie Mae Ballenger McMahan. In addition to her parents, Jereline was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Mae and brothers, Robert,...

Spies Lee A. Spies, 52, of Orient passed away of heart failure March 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1958 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by father, James; and brother, David. Lee is survived by his loving wife Anjela; mother, Kay; daughter, Nicole; brother, Steve (Nancy); niece and nephew Melanie and Dustin; and...

McGee Robert W. McGee, 82, of Columbus passed away March 5, 2011. He was born April 2, 1928 in Lancaster, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Smiley and Armetta McGee; wife Carol McGee; son, Robert W. McGee; grandson, Robert M. McGee; and several siblings. Robert is survived by his children, Michael A. (Debbie) McGee, Joyce A. Pless,...

ThompsonDonald L. Thompson, 87, of Columbus, OH, died March 6, 2011 at Scioto Retirement Community. Mr. Thompson was born September 13, 1923, in Columbus, OH to Lucille and Donald Thompson. Mr. Thompson served in the United States Army during WWII in the Tank Crop. He was a longtime Service Officer for the American Legion Post 119 in Largo, FL, and...

LIBERTYRita Veronica Liberty, 87, passed away March 5, 2011. Born January 18, 1924 in New York City. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Robert Arthur Daniels Sr. and siblings, Thomas Moley and Dorothy Clapper. Rita is survived by Nick Liberty; daughter-in-law, Linda Daniels; grandsons, Robert (Tammy) Daniels Jr., Richard, Randall and Robert (Dawn) Harris; as well as...

STOREYDaniel J. "Danny" Storey, 65 of Pataskala, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Lucille Storey and stepmother, Aggie Storey, also special friend lost in the Vietnam War, Ralph "Junior" Lind. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Laura; brother, Jack; sister, Evelyn (Primo) Pagura; brother, Michael; daughters, Nichola "Nikki" Villena, Natalie Bice and...

BLACKBURNSheri Lynn Blackburn, 51, passed away March 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kelly Sue Metzger. Sheri is survived by her parents, Jack Lee (Joyce) Henderson and Claralu Fogel Henderson; fiancé, Lee Blackburn; sons, Jeremy Lee, Joshua Randall and Jesse Daniel Webb; sister, Tracy Dabney (James); brother, Shaun Henderson; nieces, Sara Ann Metzger, Jenny Henderson, Jackie...

Miller Patricia L. Miller, 64, of Columbus passed away March 3, 2011 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born May 16, 1946. She is preceded in death by her parents Harley and Gladys Miller. Patricia is survived by her loving children, Tammi (Miller) Thivener, Pam (Eddie) Webb and Sean (Liz) Blevins; siblings, Shirley Godsey, Judy (Brandon) Zwiebel...

NICELYBeatrice Louise Nicely, 81, passed away March 4, 2011. She is survived by her cousins and best friends. Visitation Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 12 PM until the time of Funeral Service at 2 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mt. Carmel Hospice would...