SwankBrian Swank, 41, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at O.S.U. Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1967, in Columbus. He enjoyed the ocean, scuba diving and boating. Brian is survived by his mother, Rose Burleson Swank; father, John (Karen) Swank; brother, Eric (Diann) Swank and John (Wanita) Swank; grandmother, Betty Swank and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

SMITH Marty D. Smith, 46, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Marty was an over the road truck driver for 27 years. He was preceded in death by his mother Eula Smith. Marty was survived by his daughters, Morgan Smith and Miranda Smith; son, Jared Smith; father Thurston Smith; brothers, Roger (Peggy) Smith, Gary (Joanetta) Smith and Christopher (TJ) Smith;...

NUNZIANTEConnie Nunziante, 90, of Columbus and formerly of Galion, OH, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Michael F. and Maria G (Giuseppa) Ciaramella in Barberton, OH on January 2, 1919, Connie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank Sherman; sisters, Josephine Ventrone and Pasqulina Ciaramella. Survivors include her husband, Umberto...

Currens, Paul Paul R. Currens, Age 68, Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on 06.26.09, by natural causes. Born 02.17.41, in Murray City OH. Son of The Rev. John H. & Violet (Hoffman) Currens (both deceased.) Also, predeceased by Brothers, John H. Currens, Jr., & Clarence E. Currens. A graduate of Lincoln High School (Class of '59) Gahanna, OH. Paul...

PITTSRussell Clayton Pitts, 58, of Galloway, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. Russell was born on December 2, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Omar Pitts; and sister, Linda Pitts. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Janice "Jan" Pitts; daughters, Pebbles (Earl Kennedy) Seymour, and Crystal Goshorn; sons, Joshua (Rosanne) Pitts, and Russell...

KEMPEmily M. Kemp, 93, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Percy Goff and Sara Jane (Hart) Marling in Cameron, WV on January 19, 1916, Emily was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kemp; a sister, Virginia McCracken; brothers, Glenn H., Donald E. and Ralph S. Marling....

REYNOLDSJuanita M. Reynolds, 88, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was born on October 7, 1920 in Thayer, Illinois to the late John and Ruth Reynolds. She retired from Columbia Gas after 40 years of service. Survivors include her niece, Shirley Burke; great niece, Kim Collins; great nephews, Steve (Sue) Burke, and Gary (Tammy) Burke; eight great...

Jonas Robert T. Jonas, 82, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1927, in Zanesville, son of the late Henry and Cecelia Jonas. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Josephine Winks Jonas and second wife of 47 years, Lucy Andrews Jonas; granddaughter,...

EASTWilliam S. East, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at his home. Born to George Henry and Sallie (Scott) Young on November 23, 1941, in Birmingham, AL, Bill was was later adopted by Robert M. East. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Survivors include his wife, Jean (Butler) East; daughter, Sally Bosarge; son,...

GEARHEART William L. Gearheart "Bill" was reunited with his family in heaven on June 21, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, John H. Gearheart, Sr. and brother John H. Gearheart, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Mary Gearheart; daughter, Angela (David) Baugus; son, Joseph (Sandi) McKelvey; soulmate Terry; brother, Ronald (Kim) Gearheart; sisters, Theresa (Art) Minnehan and Julie...

KIRKStephen "Steve" R. Kirk (Clyde), 33, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009. He is survived by his girlfriend, Barbara Adkins (Bonnie); and many family members and friends. Steve was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 5:00PM-8:00PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest...

PAUGHEric Lincoln Paugh, 47, of Sunbury, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at his daughter's home. Born to Richard L. and Alice (Young) Paugh in Columbus on October 9, 1961, Eric is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother; daughter, Jamie Paugh; son, David Paugh; sister, Janet (Dan) Axt; brothers, Tim (Angela) Paugh and Randy Paugh; grandchildren,...

CLARK Gail A. Clark, age 90, passed away to be with the Lord on June 18, 2009. Mr. Clark worked for his entire life in the aerospace industry. He was formerly employed by Wright-Patterson Aerospace Research and Development, North American Aviation, and Gulf-Stream America. Gail was a Fellow of the Society of Aerospace Materials and Process Engineers. He was a...

JONESKevin M. Jones, 39, of Westerville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Kevin was born to Gerald M. Jones and Sandra J. (Lowery) Jones in Columbus on July 9, 1969, and is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother and her husband, Sandra J. and Earl W. Thompson, Jr; sister, Yvonne D. Kelley; brother,...

MELARAGNOGeorgieanna Melaragno, 61, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry J. Trimmer; mother, Margaret Fox-Cunningham; and brother, Gregg Trimmer. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Victor Melaragno; sons, Steven (Shannon) Williams, Roger Williams, and Louie Melaragno; daughters, Dawn (Rodger) Morris, and Torri (Phil) Aprile; grandchildren, Sadie-Jean Williams; Cody...

JOHNSONCharlene L. Johnson (Shuster) passed away at her home on June 15, 2009. Charlene was born to Elmer Shuster and Esther (Saltzgaber) Shuster on March 12, 1928 in Columbus, OH. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bruce; children Bruce C. (Beverly A.) Johnson Jr. and Barbara (David) Brown; siblings, Calvin (Gypsy) Shuster, Lowell (Patty) Shuster and Martha...

BITTNER Margaret L. Bittner, 89, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009. Born to Nickolas and Mary (Zuby) Kristoff in Cleveland, OH on May 24, 1920, Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Bittner; brother, Nickolas Kristoff; sisters, Ann Repko and Mary Hospodar. Survivors include her daughter, Marlene Bittner; son, Joseph A. (Amber) Bittner; grandchildren,...

DAVISWillard G., Age 60 of Grove City, passed away, June 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion & America (New) Davis. He served in the US Navy & was retired from Norse Dairy. Willard attended Gahanna Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lucinda; son Will (Jodi) Davis; grandson Devon...

FRALEY-MEREDITHLucille, age 69, of Columbus, passed away, June 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Gage. She was retired from Simmons Mattress Company. Lucille is survived by her husband Clinton (Buck) Meredith; daughter Patricia Lacey-Cardone, RN, son J.R. Lacey; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; sister Geneva Purdue. Friends may call from 4-6pm, Monday, June 15 at Newcomer...

WHARTONGreg A. Wharton, 57, of Obetz, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009. He graduated from Dublin High Class of 1970. Greg was the owner of GGMD Phone Service and was a workaholic. Preceded in death by an infant son; grandparents, Bessie and Clyde Watkins, Floyd and Evelyn McCoy, and James and Azalia Wharton; and father, Larry A. Wharton. Survived by...