MENDES Helen M. Mendes, 76, Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, after a short illness. Helen was born to the late August P and Laura (Raymond) Albert Sr in Fall River, MA., on May 27, 1932, and is also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Alfred A. Mendes, Sr; sister, Dorothy Oliveria; brother, August P....

SMITH George Clenard Smith, 70, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Doctor's Hospital. He was born to the late Albert and Leona Smith on March 7, 1938 in Lilly Chapel, Ohio. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Orville, James, Bob, John, and Roy; and sister, Louise. He was the...

McDONALD Robert Clifford McDonald, 59, Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born to the late William C. and Thelma L. (Butler) McDonald in Columbus, OH on November 13, 1949, Bob is survived by his brother, William E. McDonald; niece, Aliese (Timothy) Fenstemaker; nephew, William D. McDonald; great nieces and nephews, Jeanette, Olivia, Lillian, Nasia, Robert and Isaiah; family...

KrisherFred V. Krisher, 74, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1934, in Kenton, son of the late Fred and Cleon Haynes Krisher. Fred served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict was a member of the Moose Lodge #11 and was also an avid Bengals, Reds and Jeff Gordon...

KING Ethelyn J. King, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. She founded the Gahanna Garnet Gems Chapter of the Red Hat Society. She was an active member of Gahanna Senior Citizens Community Center. She was a volunteer for Catholic Social Services and helped with voting registration. She has worked for Harding Hospital, Sarah...

GILL Kenneth R. Gill, 73, of Westerville, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Born to the late James C and Pauline (Sheldon) Gill in Henderson, KY., on June 30, 1935, Kenneth is survived by his wife, Eunice (Krespach) Gill; daughters, Laura (David) Eddy, Annette (Steve) Hawley; step-children, Laurie Caudill, Lisa (Eugene) Pelino and Timothy (Adrianne) Roettker; 21 grandchildren and...

LLOYD Lewis P. Lloyd, 92, of Kyra Way,Plains, PA, died on Saturday night at his home. He was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on May 14, 1916, the son of the late Daniel and Ida (Morgan) Lloyd. He graduated from Oak Hill High School and attended Ohio State. He served in the US Army Air Corp. during WW II in...

STANLEY Linda K. Stanley, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Linda is survived by her 4 sons, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 8 grandchildren. Friends may call on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 5 P.M. until the time of service at 6:30 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43231....

HAMBELJohn A. Hambel, 65, of Orient, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009. John is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marian Hambel; son, John R. Hambel; daughters, Theresa (Brian) Kimberling, and Christy (Ted) Craft; grandchildren, Olivia, Paige, Joseph, and Christopher; brothers, Roger (Darlene) Hambel Jr., and Leo Hambel; sister, Esther (John) Manker; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

LABELLAStephanie Lyn "Lynnie" Labella, born January 11, 1966, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2009. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and niece. She is survived by parents, Salvador and Scissy Labella; sisters, Terrie Clark and Nicole Labella; nieces, Lena and Sonia Clark; the Bonds, Aldridge, Lillo, Mohon, Huggins, Labella, and Clark families and siblings; friend and partner, Jesse...

DickersonMerdis Delores Richard-Dickerson, 70, of Columbus went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1938, in Village, AR, daughter of the late Earl and Emma Eutsy Richard. Merdis is survived by her husband, Ted; son, Melvin; daughter, Velma Joyce Dickerson; brothers, Isaiah "Ike" Sanders and Lawrence "L.D." French; sisters,...

DUNLAP Cindy L. Dunlap, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Member of World Wildlife Foundation and other animal associations. Preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Marvena Dunlap; sister Linda Jones. Cindy is survived by her loving partner of 24 years, Terry Haase; her dogs, Apachie, Fangs, Thunder, Tigger, Teddy Bear, and Jingle...

PELLEGRINOVivian L. Pellegrino, 83, Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Eola and Ruth (Colby) Meldick in Jackson, OH on May 26, 1925, Vivian is survived by her husband, Frederick J Pellegrino; daughter, Carmen (Michael) Clark; sons, Brent and Marc Pellegrino; grandchildren, Mike Jr, Scott and Paige. At Vivian's request,...

JACKSON Clara Mae Jackson, 90, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Clara was born to the late John and Mary Jebbia on May 15, 1918 in Wheeling, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Jackson; sisters, Lena, Pudy, and Rose; and brothers, Paul, Dom, Russell, and Anthony. Clara...

ALLISRobert Lee Allis, 87, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on January 8, 2009. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II and The Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus serving two terms as Grand Knight, member of The American Legion, National and Ohio Watchmakers Association, and active...

LOGSDONBetty Logsdon, 87, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Betty was born to the late Allen and Grace Harris on February 16, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Tarbutton, Beatrice Harris, Bertha Wilson, and Ada Skates; and brothers, Euclid, Warren, and Ellsworth Harris. Betty is...

PACKGeorgia Mae Pack, Born Dec. 17th, 1929 in Martha, KY. Passed away Monday, January 5, 2009. My time has come to join my Lord and Savior and fly free in the heavens above, living once again with my loved ones that have gone before me. May the memories of my laughter, humor, and tenderness ease your pain and dry your...

JordanBetty C. Jordan, 74, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Scioto Community Retirement Home. She was born April 14, 1934, in Parkersburg, W.Va. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Viola (Dock Allen) Byers Robinson and Dudley Thomas; brothers, Ken Thomas, Paul, Lawrence and Carl Robinson; sisters, Carol Hartley, Geneva McGraw, Audrey...

LESTER Beverly A. Lester, 68, of Westerville, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Red and Clara Shelton in Columbus, OH on March 19, 1940, Beverly is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Deborah Castle. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Lester; daughters, Rhonda (Gary) Brewer and Deanna Howell; sons, Shawn (Lynn)...

GAVORCIK Pamela S. Gavorcik, 57, of Westerville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to late Herbert and Sue (Young) Roehrs in Napoleon, OH on August 22, 1951, Pam is survived by her daughter, Erin Gavorcik; sons, Mark (Amy Williams) Gavorcik, Chad Gavorcik and Todd Gavorcik; brother, Timothy (Becky) Roehrs; grandchild, Bailey Gavorcik; niece,...