LufflerJane Evelyn Luffler, 89, Euclid, passed away July 9, 2010 in her son's home after a brief illness. Jane was born on September 10, 1920, in Watertown, WI, the oldest child of Frank and Dorothy Haack. Married in 1943 to Ralph R. Luffler until he passed in 1994, Jane is survived by her son, Ralph E. (Suzanne) Luffler, Canal Winchester,...

KUNTZTed E. Kuntz, 77, Columbus, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010. Ted was born in Harrisburg, OH on August 25, 1932, to Herman and Weltha (Hill) Kuntz and was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian; sister, Louise Vance. Survivors include his daughters, Trudy (Gary) Summers, Carol Warner and Gale (Wes) Kolarik; son, Jerry (Christina Zaayer) Kuntz; sister, Claribel...

STEPPNilburn Stepp, Jr. Orient, OH, went to be with the Lord July 9, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Inez, KY, December 2, 1944 to Nilburn and Lois H. Stepp, Nilburn was the grandson of the late Rufus and Emma J. Horn and the late Reverend Aaron and Rebecca Stepp. He had been a resident of the Grove...

GRAYPeggy Gray, 67 years old, longtime Columbus resident, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 10, 2010. Peggy loved gardening and traveling with her loving husband. She loved the Lord and spent many hours studying her bible. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jackson and Ruby (Chandler) Estep. She is survived by her devoted husband of...

FINIGANA.D. Finigan, age 83, of Columbus, OH passed away July 9th, 2010. He was born to the late Arthur and Grace Finigan on October 6th, 1926, in Richmond, Arkansas. He was a US Navy WWII Veteran. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years Norma (Collins) Finigan, three sons: Rodger (Jeanna) of Indian Lake, Rick of West Jefferson and Ritch...

METZLERLavella Metzler, 94, Gahanna, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010. Lavella was born in Chauncey, OH on October 13, 1915, to Fred and Carrie Ross and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William E. Metzler; son, William F. Metzler; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include sons, John P. Metzler and Robert T. (Sandy) Metzler; grandchildren, Stephanie (Michael)...

VAN FOSSENOn July 8, 2010 the Lord called Steven Lewis Van Fossen home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hervey and Vivian as well as sister, Vivian Futrell. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Pamela (Parsons); children, Shanti (Jason) Dietsch, Matthew Guzek and Jamie (Jill Gardner) Guzek; ,siblings, Carol York and Michael (Joanne) Van Fossen;...

SMITHJames G. Smith,"Smitty", 54 years old, passed away on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010. He loved NASCAR, playing cards with his friends, and playing Bingo with "His Robin". He was a strong man who fought a courageous battle with cancer for 3 years. His zest for life was amazing to us all. He has left behind his loving Robin of 20...

JENKINSFrank E. Jenkins, 66, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Frank was born in Columbus on February 11, 1944 to Herman and Grace (Royster) Jenkins and is preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Dave Hetrick, Donald Glassburn and Robert Parsons. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (Lombard) Jenkins; sons, Jason (Kari) Jenkins and Jared (Amanda) Jenkins; foster daughters,...

HUTCHISONRuth Ellen Hutchison, 75 years old, longtime Columbus resident, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Ruth enjoyed working in her yard with flowers, planting and taking care of her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Critt and Georgie (Petty) Lowe, loving husband of 30 years, Clay D. Hutchison, and two brothers, Jack and Jerry...

SchmidtRobert "Alan" Schmidt, 51, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at St. Ann's. He was born July 6, 1958, in Columbus, son of the late William Robert and Anna Delgarn Schmidt. In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by his brother, William J. Schmidt and sister, Joyce Ann Dennison. He was an avid Ohio State...

HAMMONDJoAnn (Chiappi) Hammond, 74, passed away July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Sr. and Esther. She is survived by her children, David (Mary) Keller, Toni (Mike) Lawrence and Kandi Meenan; brother, Frank A. Chiappi II; grandchildren, Frank, Josh, Jack, Chris, Jessica and Jeffery; great-grandchildren, Kiknie, Macayla, Francis, Bruno, Allie and Gage; close friend and...

SterlingHarry L. "Hank" Sterling, 59, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Kobacker House. He was born July 6, 1950, in Columbus, son of the late Harry L. and Betty Jean Strayer Sterling Sr. Hank was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 17 years sobriety. He is survived by his wife, Sally Lambert Sterling; daughter,...

MITCHEM Phillip L. Mitchem, 52 years old, Westerville resident, formerly of Ashtabula, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010. He spent many years, serving the community with the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ARC Industries South). Phil was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene (Dingess) Mitchem. He is survived by his...

WilliamsSteven E. Williams Sr., 67, of Grove City passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born June 22, 1943, in Columbus, son of the late Clarence Williams and Marilyn Skinner Young. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Edith Barnhill, Edward Williams and Judith Dennison. He served in...

DI MARZONorma Jean DiMarzo, 79, passed away June 30, 2010. She is survived by her sons, Anthony and Salvatore and granddaughter, Melanie. She will be missed and was dearly loved by her family and friends. Visitation Friday, July 2, 2010 from 4-7 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH. Funeral Service Saturday, July 3,...

ADKINSAllen Adkins, 71 years old, Hillsboro & Columbus resident, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010. Allen retired after 30 years of service with Fisher Body (GM). Allen enjoyed fishing, casinos, auctions and truly loved spending time with his family.He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Adkins, and one son, Gregory Adkins, three...

KINGTyrone Anthony King, 53 years old, Grove City resident, peacefully passed on Friday, June 25th, 2010. Ty enjoyed watching movies, long bus rides, gadgets, reading books, music, and especially loving his grandchildren and FAMILY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth (Davis) Logan, and one sister, Jeanette "Sis" Beaver, one brother, Sydney Rice and one nephew, Jerome Rice.He...

PeakeArnold "Gene" E. Peake, 74, of Columbus, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born May 1, 1936, in Columbus, son of the late Arnold W. and Lillian Stilwell Peake. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Evoy; granddaughter, April Woodrum; brothers, Homer and James Peake; sister, Carolyn...