YAKASOFFSylvia Jean Yakasoff, 69, of Grove City, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Arbors of Canton. Sylvia was preceded in death by sisters, Margaret Higginbotham, and Judy Castle. Sylvia is survived by her loving husband, Fred; son, Tony Yakasoff; sisters, Wilma (Dan) Morrison of FL, Nancy (Jerry) Williamson, and Sandy Stone;brother, John(Pattie) Butts of CA; and many loving...

COLLETTLinda L. Collett, 57, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Lloyd H. and Louise E. (Moore) Burwell in Columbus, OH on August 5, 1950, Linda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Stanley D Collett; sons, Stanley "Lee" (Millie) Collett and Jason (Joy) Collett; grandchildren, Courtney and Joshua Dalton,...

SkidmoreHoward W. Skidmore, 65, of Orient, passed away after a seven year battle with cancer Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born March 3, 1943, in Columbus, son of the late Howard and Jennie Skidmore. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Skidmore and sister, Donna Johnston. He...

Carolyn "Jean" Wilson, 79, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Columbus Alzheimer Care Center. Carolyn was a member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church. She retired from Lazarus after 30 years of service and was a member of their 20 year club. Carolyn was preceded in death by parents, Earl and Rosetta Jordan; husband Frank C. Wilson; and son,...

FlahertyWilliam Flaherty, 74, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, June 20, 2008 at his home. He was born December 31, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Edmund and Margaret (Diggens) Flaherty. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his brother, Ed Flaherty; sisters, Mary Jefferie, Joann Cook and...

PersingerWilliam Persinger, 67, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 9, 1940, in Pomeroy, Ohio, Son of the late Carl and Mazoline Bentz Persinger. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his son, Matthew; sisters, Peggy Jean and Betty Jo. He is survived by...

COLLINS Lyla Kay Collins,72, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Orville and Olive( Ferris) Shriver in Ironton, OH, on September 4, 1935, Lyla is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Susie Cavanaugh; sons, Charles, Julius, and William Collins. Survivors include her daughters, Lila R. (Claude Simmons) Verne, Myrtle M....

HedrickBetty J. Hedrick, 81, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Columbus West Park Nursing Home. She was born June 8, 1927, in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Russell B. and Helen V. Ross Elliott. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Hedrick Sr. She worked at Holy Name Church...

WILLIAMSONKeith Williamson "Dawg", 24, of Columbus, left us on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Dave Williamson and Robyn (Salters) Hamlett on January 24, 1984, in Columbus, Keith is survived by his father; mother and her husband, Rory Hamlett; daughter, Nina Williamson; fiancée, Jessica Adkins; sister, Susan Williamson and Leah (Randy) Ervin; brothers, Michael (Robyn)...

BROBECKJack Brobeck, 86, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Toth) Brobeck; brothers, Robert and Wallace Brobeck. Survivors include his daughter, Marsha (Bill) Lepera; son, Jack (Nancy) Brobeck; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2008, 2-4 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 East Dublin...

CASSEY Harry P. Cassey ("Hot Horse Harry"), 85, of Grove City, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 at Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carthage, NC. He was born on May 22, 1923 to the late Harry and Christine Cassey in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his son; Harry Richard Cassey; sister, Dorothy...

Larry "Whitey" Johnson, of Grove City , OH , born October 4, 1937 died suddenly on June 16th, 2008 of a heart attack while staying in Georgia with his daughter and family. Mr. Johnson lived in the Milan & Rock Island, IL when he moved his family to Columbus , OH , in 1974. He is predeceased by his parents,...

LEWISHarry Lee Lewis, 73, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with ALS. Harry was preceded in death by parents, Charles Lewis and Goldie Cornell; sisters, Dorothy Miller, Bessie Howe, Josephine Mott; brother, Earl Lewis; half sister, Kathleen Miller; and half brother, Frank Cornell, Jr.. Harry retired from Big Bear Warehouse after...

SNODGRASSY. Lynn White Snodgrass, 43, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 16, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Dave; parents, Sharon Gunn and Arnold (Diane Salmons) White; children, Tony Slagle, Adam Snodgrass, Greg Hill; sisters, Sheri (Jerry) Catlett, Mitzi (Kenny Boysel) White and Kim Bentley; brothers-in-law, Bob and Mike Snodgrass; nieces and nephews, Steven and Michael Catlett...

MaserTiffany Sue Maser, 24, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Marysville Memorial Hospital. She was born February 9, 1984 in Tarzana, California, daughter of David Johnson and Debi Kaley and Mark Maser. In addition to her parents, Tiffany is survived by her fiance, Jeremy Sines; sister, Maggie Johnson; cousins, Zak and Saundra Kaley; father and mother-in-law, Patrick...

BURNEYRaymond S. Burney, Jr., 76, passed away June 16, 2008. Former member of the T.O.T.'s Golf Club. Retired from the City of Columbus and the Columbus School Board. Served in the Army Airborne as a paratrooper. His parents, Raymond & Martha (Johnson) preceded him in death along with brother, Robert. Survived by his wife, Laura; children, Cynthia, Bobette, Keith and...

PATRICK Donald C. Patrick, 70, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Marysville, OH. At Donald's request, there will be no visitation or services. Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH is honored to serve the Patrick family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerFamily.com.

GREEN Erma I. Green, 81, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to William and Maggie (Henegar) McCullah, Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Green, Sr; brother, Harold McCullah; sister, Ruth. Survivors include daughters, Patricia (Danny) Stoneburner, Penny (Dennis) Duncan; sons, Jerry (Debbie), Ricky (Jeannie), Walter (Nora) Jr,...

ARNOLDThomas R. Arnold, 82, of Grove City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Irvin and Mabel (Rhoads) Arnold on August 27, 1925, in Columbus, Tom is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Donna M. (Thompson) Arnold; geat-grandson, Noah Kisner; brothers, Robert and James Arnold. Survivors include his wife of...

ThorntonJanet Louise Thornton, 69, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at her residence after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. She was born January 18, 1939, in London, daughter of the late Russell and Mae Johnson. In addition to her parents, Janet is preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. She retired from National City Bank...