SHAFFER (MOODY)Carolyn Rose Shaffer (Moody), 49 years old, longtime resident of Grove City, OH, formerly of Bellaire, OH passed away on Monday, February 15th, 2010. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her husband, family and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Joseph D....

JJUSTICERuby Justice, 75 years old, Columbus resident, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Ruby was survived by her husband of 32 years, Garry Justice, her son-in-law, Bruce Barnett, granddaughters: Jeana and Jennifer Barnett, and sister Alice Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents,Sherman and Columbia (Kirk)Runyon, daughter, Linda Barnett, sisters: Pauline Smith and Victoria Kirk and brothers:...

RITTERJohn Paul Ritter, 48, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2010. He is survived by his parents, George and Carlene Ritter; wife of 22 years, Gina; daughters, Samantha and Charlotte; brothers, George (Carol) and Chuck (Lynn) Ritter; sisters, Debbie (Cliff) Wilkin, Michelle (Ryan) Grindley and Carla (Bill) Klatt; mother and father-in-law, Sam and Dolly Wade; sisters-in-law, Robin (Ed) Vanderpool and...

SheafCarol Sheaf, 68, of Columbus, formerly of Florida passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1941 in Wheelersburg, OH, daughter of the late Thurman and Doris Morrison Stone. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her sister, Veneta Moore. She is survived by her son, Donald Temple; daughters, Cindy...

PRUYNCharles R. Pruyn, 86, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Eva Chlorane; brothers, Jack and Richard; and sister, Carol Hunt. He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Jane; daughter, Karen (James) Roach; son, Charles "Gary"; grandchildren, Kimberly (Gene) Mangrum and Jamie Roach; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Casey, Zach...

ShankStephen Shank, 84, of Grove City, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010. He was born December 26, 1925, in Glendale, Pa., son of the late Paul and Agnes Killian Shank. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He proudly served his country during WWII. Steve is survived by his loving wife...

RAUCHENSTEINJohn N. "Rocky" Rauchenstein, 92, passed away quietly late Saturday evening, February 12, just four days short of celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary. Born in Surrey County, Virginia, on August 20, 1917, to Emil and Meta Rauchenstein, John attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City before enlisting in the Army Air Corps during WWII and retiring...

PapalevichDana Papalevich, 78, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at First Community Nursing Home. She was born August 3, 1931, in Gjavato, Macedonia, daughter of the late Stojan and Nevena Grozdanova Papalevich. Dana is survived by her sisters, Slavka Vasilev of Columbus, Donka (Branko) Popovski of Macedonia; nephews, Peter Vasilev, Tony Vasilev and Tome Popovski; nieces, Rozita Kundert...

CourtsOretha E. Courts, 79, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1930, in Boone County, WV, daughter of the late James Kesley and Vesta Lula Lucas Egnor. In addition to her parents, Oretha was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Carl R. Courts; son, Carl R. Courts...

ROSSAlice Christine Ross, 83, passed away on February 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Clara Caslow; son, James A. Ross; sister, Mary Virginia Dean, brother; Robert Caslow Jr.; and great-grandchild, Jackie Ross. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John D. Ross; sons, Edward (Tiffany) Ross and Dean (Esther) Ross Sr.;...

SprouseCharles "Chuck" B. Sprouse, 45, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Doctors West. He was born July 20, 1964, in Columbus, son of James Clifford Sprouse and Veronica Marie Peacock Downs. In addition to his parents, Chuck is survived by his sister, Jennifer Downs; brother, James Allen Sprouse; nephew, Devin McKissick; nieces, Lauren McKissick and Kristen Sprouse....

FASTPaul Stanley Fast, 95, passed away February 7, 2010. Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty; daughter, Jane (Thomas) Smith and several extended family members. Visitation Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 10-11 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Mifflin Township.

PAULJoseph "Joey" Paul, 48 years old, passed away at home after his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 8th, 2010. Joey enjoyed Nascar, football and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora (Wilson) Paul and sister, Charlotte Levisay. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Robin Thompson-Paul, his...

DANIELSFrances Rose Daniels, 71, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 8, 2010. At the time of her passing, she was at home surrounded by her family who loved and adored her. She was born October 9, 1938 in Thealka, KY to Woodrow and Oneida Castle. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,...

HERLINGERDeborah Louise (Ogelsby) Herlinger, 58 years old, Pickerington resident, passed away, Saturday February 6th, 2010. Deborah truly enjoyed her grandchildren and riding her motorcycle. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Ogelsby. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, mother, Ruth (Aiken) Ogelsby, daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and J.J. Will, sister, Gina Thomas, brother, Michael Ogelsby,...

ArtisJames E. "Uncle James" Artis, 89, of Urbancrest, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1920, in Jeffersonville, son of the late Vernie and Aressa Morgan Artis. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Diggs, Eliza Bailey, Dorothy Gills and Verna Artis. He served in the...

Pinkel WN8QICGeorge E. Pinkel, 83, of Akron, OH, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Carriage Court in Grove City, OH. He was born May 29, 1926, in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Brayton and Margaret Sheehan Pinkel. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pinkel and son, Gregory G. Pinkel. He...

POPLIN Opal Poplin (Evans), 64 years old, Columbus resident, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2010. Opal will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 43 years, Ralph "Joe" Poplin, sisters: Elsie (John B.) Carter, Vernia (The Late Mark) Pence, Versia Toy, Joyce (John) Buck, Carol Jean (Eddie) Westfall, brothers: Harold, Chester (Sherry), Dale (Charlene) and Charlie (Delores) Evans,...

CLARKDr. Robert W. Clark, 63, Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Dr. Clark was born to Robert W. and Dorothy (DuPui) Clark in Jamestown, NY on April 16, 1946, and is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife, Marcia (Ramm) Clark; father, Robert W. Clark; daughter, Jennifer C (Jeffrey) Kilpatrick; son, Scott Clark; sister,...

GLOVERAlice Melissa "Liz" Glover (Jayjohn), 66 years old, Columbus resident, passed away Friday, February 5th, 2010. Liz Loved the Casinos and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Ethel (Gray) Jayjohn, her husband of 34 years, Francis Xavier Glover, and siblings, Shirley Randall and Tom Jayjohn. Liz is survived by her loving children: Stephany (Kevin)...