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,...

TERRYCarol Sue Terry, 68, of New Albany, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, at home. Born to John and Thelma (Parker) Vanover in Louisa, Ky, on February 4, 1940, Carol is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cledith Terry 11/01/08; sister, Connie Cosner. Survivors include her daughter, Tamela (Craig) Gentzel; sons, Robert (Lane) Terry and Mark Terry; brothers, Charles...

WHITE Major (Ret.) Robert Wrentz White, Sr., born June 8, 1937, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Bob attended St. Mary's High School in German Village, although he entered military service at the age of 16, he still considered St. Mary's his alma mater. Bob retired a Major from the Army...

MCCLOUDJohnny Clayton McCloud, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dixie Evans; daughter, Debra Kay McCloud; and grandsons, Isaac and Andrew. Johnny is survived by his wife and companion of 9 years, Kimberly McCloud; daughter, Sarah McCloud; sons, Patrick...

PFEIFFER (Erlenbach) Kaye Lucille Erlenbach Pfeiffer, 49, passed away unexpectedly, at St. Ann's Hospital on December 27, 2008, with her husband Rich by her side. Kaye was born to the late Harold and Gladys Erlenbach on April 14, 1959, in Columbus. Survivors include her loving husband, Richard "Rich" Pfeiffer; her best dog, "Buddy"; brother, Keith Erlenbach; sisters, Karen (Dan) Chapman...

CHRISTY Todd G. Christy, 71, of Grove City, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008. Born to Delmar and Mildred (Motter) Christy in Napoleon, OH on August 19, 1937, Todd is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Kate Adams. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dorothy (Schliesser) Christy; son, Todd (Kelley) Christy; daughter, Stacy (Jeff) Cahill; sisters,...

HOLLINGSWORTHFrancis "Tootsie" Glace, age 74, residing in Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2008. Tootsie is preceded in death by her son, Tommy Glace, mother, Mary Sikosky, and step-father, Andrew Sikosky. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Thomas "Lucky" Glace; children, Chris (Mark) Poland, Tim...

CarlyleLois M. Carlyle, 74, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born September 19, 1934, in Newark, daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (MacDonald) Gordon. Lois is survived by her husband, Virgil Carlyle; daughters, Pamela (Bradley) Thomas, Debra (Robert) Youtz, Denise (Michael) Mote and Karen (Eric) Carlsen; brother, Robert Gordon; sisters, Raylene...

WRIGHTMargaret L. Wright, 81, departed this life on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Born to Homer and Mary (Kauser) Roberts in Columbus, OH on May 21, 1927, Margaret is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Ruth Seeger. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Lowell A Wright, Sr; daughters, Mary (Dan) Barr and Dianne (Wayne) Van Meter; sons,...