GEASEDavid W. Gease, 53, Columbus, father, friend and all around great man, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. David was born to Richard and Naomi E. (McKain) Gease in Columbus, OH., on August 11, 1956, and is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Gease; grandparents, Samuel & Elizabeth McKain and Harry & Helen Gease. Survivors include his daughters,...

ELLISRobert "Bob" Buell Ellis, 68, went to be with his Lord on April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford N. and Mary Ruth (Mason) Ellis and uncle, Buell Mason. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rayma (Smith) Ellis; children, John (Andi) Ellis, Julie (Matt) Stynchula and Holly (Phillip) Clark; grandchildren, Joseph (Amanda)...

TaylorNancy L. Morrow Taylor, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 after a brave fight with liver cancer. She was born to Wayne and Virginia Hughes Morrow on January 26, 1937. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Edward Kindler Sr.; brothers, Bill and Tom Morrow; grandparents, Haymond and Zelda Hughes,...

BOYCERobert George Boyce Sr., 66 passed away April 9, 2010 at 5:15 AM. Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jo; sons, Robert G. Jr. and Chad (Misty); grandchildren, Leah Boyce, Grant Euton, and Alexandria, Danielle and Ashley Jones. Bob was a loving husband and father. He will be dearly missed. A private gathering will be held for...

KRAMERAlbert Thomas Kramer, 83, passed away April 9, 2010. Albert was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jane, Joseph Jr., Betty, Robert and John. Albert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary; sister, Martha; sons, Mark and Frank (Kathy); five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, April 11, 2010...

RIESERSondra J. Rieser, 70, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Sondra was born in Columbus, OH on May 30, 1939 to Paul S. and Virginia (Armstrong) Wolford and is preceded in death by her father; sister, Jo Ann Messersmith; former husband, Harold "Sonny" Shrider. Survivors include her mother, Virginia Wolford; daughters, Melissa (Larry)...

HAGERRoy Clarence Hager, 97, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. Roy was born to Bernard E. and Letha (Adkins) Hager in Columbus on July 31, 1912, and is preceded in death by his parents; one brother and three sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara (William) Patterson, Gloria (Dan) Newhart, Robin (Steve) Devary, Bea Hager; sons, Roy A., Ronald...

DUNNINGWilliam A. Dunning, 90, passed away on April 8, 2010. He was born in Lowellville, Ohio to Reverend William and Grace Dunning. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora (Elliot); sisters, Dorothy Koppel and Lura Farmer; brothers, John and Clarence. Bill leaves behind a step-son, Robert Augenbaugh, of Portland, Oregon; step-grandsons, Elliot and Ryan. He also leaves many...

BlackWilliam E. "Pops" Black, 81, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1928, in Catlettsburg, KY, son of the late Patrick and Lucy Finney Black. William retired from Transport Motor Express with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Helen J. Killian Black; son, Stephen E. (Debra Aljabery)...

LUSTERLarry D. Luster, 73, passed away April 6, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Mark. Larry is survived by his wife, Marolyn; children, Larry and Matthew (Tammy) Luster, Melissa (Lee) Humphreys and Lori (Carl) Naso; sisters-in-law; Carolyn and Bonnie Anelick; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and furry companion, Sugar. Visitation Sunday, April 11, 2010 from...

SHARPMary Isabella Sharp, 80 years of age, Columbus resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010. Mary enjoyed cross word puzzles, collecting salt & pepper shakers, and visiting with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Friend and Nora (Sones) Hoskins, and five siblings. Mary was survived by her loving children, Patrick Sharp,...

FordSamuel A. Ford, 87, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born January 8, 1923, in Franklin County, son of the late Charles and Edith Conners Ford. Sam is survived by his wife, Thelma Graves Ford and many grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at...

SalyerMarcus Salyer, 75, of Grove City passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1935, in Blaine, KY, son of the late Minyard and Beulah Williams Salyer. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Salyer; son, Marcus L. Salyer; daughters, Lisa (Joseph) Knoblauch and Anne-Marie Salyer; brothers, Rothert and Ralph Salyer; sisters, Viva Hylton,...

SmockWilliam F. Smock, 71, of Columbus passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1938, in Lynn, Indiana, son of the late William and Irene Smock. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his son, Richard "Ricky" Smock. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Strope Smock; sons, David (Melissa)...

HikeJohn Hike Sr., 66, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1943, in Portsmouth, son of the late Albert and Pearl Louise King Hike. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Hike and brother, Michael Hike. He retired from General Motors after 30 years...

OCKERReed Gilbert Ocker, 96 years of age, Columbus resident, passed away on Sunday, April 4th, 2010. Reed was a Navy "Seabee of America", Veteran of WWII, retired from Mid America after 27 years of service as a lineman. He was a member of American Legion, VFW, National Seabees of America, and National Rifle Association of Iowa.Reed was preceded in death...

GYGIRussell "Fred" Gygi, 80 years old, Columbus resident, passed away on Friday, April 2nd, 2010. Fred was an avid Buckeye and sports fan, and playing euchre. He truly enjoyed his pet dog Bandit, his family and his friends at his apartment complex. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph F. and Mamie (Culp) Gygi, one sister, Betty Glass,...

BROWNINGJames Browning, 65 years old, peacefully passed on Friday, April 2nd, 2010. Jim truly enjoyed his many grandchildren, camping and his motorcycle, and Bike Week in Daytona Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Katherine (Briggerman) Buzzard. He is survived by his loving daughters: Lisa Kennedy, Theresa (Ralph Littleberry) Tomlin, Sheresa Gordon, Carrie (Richard) Bratton,...

MeeksEdward L. Meeks 78, Columbus, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010. Ed was born in Cloverlick, WV., on June 28, 1931, to Kenny W. and Leona (Burner) Meeks and is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ella (Freeman) Meeks; sons, Mark and Kevin Meeks; grandchildren, Abbi and Jimmy Meeks; daughter-in-law, Jennifer (Dallas) Meeks; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include...

NicholsMerida "Jack" Nichols, 83, of Galena passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Country View of Sunbury. He was born September 25, 1926, in Durham, N.C., son of the late Johnson Nichols and Gladys Freeman Wetherington. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Cook and brother, James Wetherington. He served in the...