GREENNye Albert Green, 91, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Virgil and Lida Green on August 4, 1917 in Greenup County, KY. Nye served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1944, he retired as a Barber after 31 years, and was a member of Briggs Road Baptist Church and a...

FRANKSCornelia M. "Connie" Franks, 83, of Gahanna, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Harry and Jewell (O'Sullivan) Clark in Dayton, OH on August 1, 1925, Connie is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Erny Franks. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ernest L."Erny" Franks; daughters, Robyn Purje, Louise (Howard)...

RAMMShirley E. Ramm, 83, of Sunbury, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Alvin and Gladys (Best) Krueger on October 4, 1925, in Cleveland, "Shirl" is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Clifford Ramm; daughters, Barbara Ramm and Linda (Bill) Janeshek; sons, Allen...

CARDANIElizabeth F. Cardani, 94, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009. Born to John and Maria (Zolar) Toth in Tuscarawasa County, OH, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bert Cardani; son, Robert Cardani; daughter, Shirley Carlini. Survivors include her son, Patrick (Nancy Myers) Cardani; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, March...

BrownriggJohn Andersen Brownrigg, 82, of Orient, died peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born September 2, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late William and Grace Andersen Brownrigg. John served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1950. He had...

WENTZELRobert E. Wentzel, 84, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II on U.S.S. Cabot CVL-28. Lifetime member of AMVETS Post #89. Retired from Jeffrey Manufacturing after 38 years. Member of St. Luke's Luthern Church. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Lucille Wentzel, wife, Erma L. Puckett....

WOLVERTONJohn C. "Bud" Wolverton Sr., 88, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 after a prolonged illness. Bud's caregivers included his son, John and wife, Marsha and the wonderful, caring, and loving Hospice workers, especially: Deb, Vickie, Kathy, Steve, Susan and others. Bud was employed at Lenox Furnace Co., proudly served his country as a decorated WWII veteran...

BauerChester A. Bauer Sr., 88, of Grove City was received into the gates of eternal life on Tuesday March 3, 2009. He will be greeted not only by our Father, but by his loving wife of twenty five years, Eula Jean Bauer and his youngest son, Roger Bauer. Chet was born September 12, 1920 in Albert, TX. He served in...

LunsfordNorman Lee Lunsford, 73, of Columbus, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1935 in Lancaster, son of the late Lewis and Gladys Dickson Lunsford. Norman is survived by his son, Brian (Betty Jean) Lunsford; daughters, Carrie Lee and Brandie; grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Isennagle; brothers, Donald Lunsford and David (LaRae) Helsel; numerous nieces...

LoveMargaret "Maggie" Love, 69, of Columbus, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born April 27, 1939, in Esserville, Virginia, daughter of the late Fleet and Pearl Stapleton Dean. In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Louis Dean; sister, Viola Cunningham. She is survived by her husband,...

METTLER Dorothy J. Mettler, 70, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2009. Born to Oscar D. and Dorothy L. (Stephenson) Myers in Columbus, OH on March 15, 1938, Dorothy was employed with the State of Ohio, Department of Taxation as a Tax Investigations Agent for the past 20 yrs. Dorothy was a compassionate woman who...

HINES (Brobst)Fauntabelle M. "Fauntie" Hines, 85, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born to Myrle and Ethel (Golden) McKitrick on October 2, 1923, in Columbus, Fauntie is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mildred Zimmerman; brother, Myrle McKitrick Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Jan (Jan) Walton-Rozanski; son, Sam (Gennie) Brobst; grandchildren, Brent (Kelsey) Walton, Jason (Michelle)...

ADAMSMercedes Jane Cutshall-Adams, 87, of Ashville, formerly of Grove City, entered the spirit world on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Preceded in death by eternal companion, Ivan Harold Adams; daughter, Candace; grandson, Seth; parents, John D. Cutshall and Mary Stapleton-Cutshall; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers. Survived by daughter, Doris (Wade) Dunham of Ashville; son, Timothy (Michele) Adams of Westerville; sister, Marcella...

SimonsJohn Henry Simons Jr., 82, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born December 27, 1926, in Columbus, son of the late John Henry and Mary Ellen Still Simons Sr. John served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of V.F.W. Post 495. He is survived by his sons,...

VANCENathan Anthony Vance, age 4 months, passed away March 9, 2009 at Children's Hospital. Nathan is survived by his loving parents, Kyle W. Vance Sr. and Stephanie R. Martin; brothers, Noah J. Noble, Kyle W. Vance Jr., and Kody E. Vance; grandparents, Mark (Beverly) Martin, Robin Rogers, and Danny (Debra) Tackett; great grandparents, Ron (Maryann) Martin, Ed (Eleanor) Evans, and...

BLEVINSJoey Jay Blevins, 47, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Jay and Mary Blevins on November 3, 1961 in Floyd County, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Joey was preceded in death by his brothers, James Blevins, and David Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Little; daughters,...

SOTHARDJeffrey Lynn Sothard, 54, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born to the late William and Mary Jane Sothard on September 9, 1954 in Grove City, Ohio. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife Patty. He is the loving father of Brittany Sothard and Toni (Lou) Fusco; and step-sons, Timothy, Robert, and Adam. Dear brother of...

MADEKER David L. Madeker, 70, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Ralph and Ella (Wheeler) Madeker on March 7, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, David is preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Ralph A. Madeker. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Fletcher) Madeker; father, Ralph Madeker; son, David A. Madeker; brothers, William (Donna)...