CASSADYGlen Thomas Cassady, Sr., 66, of Grove City, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at Arbors West. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Barnum and Lillie Cassady. Glen is survived by his wife, Zelma; daughters, Lillian (Jason) Woods of Myrtle Beach, SC, Marianne Cassady; sons, James Michael Cassady of Myrtle Beach, SC, Shawn Raymond (Kimberly) Cassady of Chester...

PUMMELJohn E. Pummel, Sr., 64, of Grove City, passed away, Sunday, February 3, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late John A. and Lurene (Saffol) Pummel in Shadyside, Ohio. John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Pummel; sons, Michael Smith and Daniel Cole and brother, Charles Pummel. John is survived by his brother, Clarence...

ChiusanoRobert Chiusano, 63, of Columbus, entered into eternal life January 30, 2008 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was born May 23, 1944, in Far Rockaway, NY, son of the late Archie and Angie Chiusano. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia Chiusano; daughters, Donna (Brad) VanFleet and Maria (David) VanVurst; sister, Elaine (Anthony) Fandozzi; granddaughters, Riley,...

RAYNER Robert J. Rayner, 72, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008. Born in Buffalo, NY, on May 18, 1935, Bob is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Marilyn (Wes) Drake and Leah (Edgar) Villalobos; sons, Robert (Becky), James (Kathy), Ronald (Crystal), Brian (Serena) Rayner and Hal (Heather) Lange;...

BREWSTERMary E. Brewster, RN, 82, of Gahanna, after a courages and dignified battle with heart disease, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late George and Pearl (Lee) Flannery in Warren, OH., Mary is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Brewster; daughter, Mary Margaret Woomer; brothers, twin, Joe Flannery...

RobertsThelma Louise Roberts, 83, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Summerville Outlook Manor. She was born June 21, 1924, in New Dover, OH, daughter of the late Russell and Gladys (Fenner) Huffman. In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Roberts and daughter, Beverly Ann Roberts. She was a loving...

George Raymond Staton, Jr. ("Blu By U"), 30 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 as a result of a tragic car accident. George was an avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed living life with lots of family and friends. He was a member of Buckeye Goats, LS1 (GTO) and Columbus racing. He was employed by TOSOH in...

RICHTERShirley A. Richter, 66, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away January 27, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Jeanette (Benline) Shaffer; brother, Jim and stepsons, Alvy Richter III and Darrell Richter. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Alvy Richter; daughter, Sheila (Willie) Bethards; stepson, Craig (Kandee) Richter; grandchildren, Victoriah, Derek, Ehren;...

STRICKLAND Collette R. Strickland, 67, Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, at St. Ann's Mt. Carmel Hospital. Born to the late Angelo and Jenny (Cook) Acocella, Collette is also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert A. Strickland; sisters, Norma, Josephine, and Teresa; brothers, Tony, Edward, Guy, and Patsy Acocella. Survivors include her sons, Robert...

TROUTPhyllis A. Trout, 68, Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Andrew J. and Mary Jane (Varney) May, Phyllis is survived by her husband of 54 years, Elmer: daughters, Rhonda Felice, Ava (Paul) Finley, Lina (Gary) Ramsey, Barbara (Mike) Swetnam; son, Gregory Trout; grandson's raised as children, Danny Jr, Joseph,...

Sandra G. Stephens, 44, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at her home. Born to the Late Darrell E. and Delores L. (Gunn) Morrison Sr. in Columbus, Sandra is also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Maynard and a brother, Darrell Morrison, Jr. Survivors include her companion, Joe Bollmer; good friend, Kevin Stephens; sons, Ray Lehr, Shawn...

MURPHY Wendale Murphy, 58, Grove City, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Monterey Care Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Martha (Evans) Murphy and a stepson, Joe McTeague, Wendale is survived by his wife, Georgia "Chuckie" Murphy; daughter, Kathy (Steve) Trumps; stepdaughters, Tracy (Arthur) Perry and Chasidy Pridemore; stepson, Mike McTeague and God son, Kevin...

ROBERTSEdward Roberts, 84, of Londonderry, OH., went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2008. Edward was a longtime member of The Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Pauline; great granddaughter, Taylor; 3 sisters; and 4 brothers. Edward is survived by his children, Clint (Judy) Roberts and Letha "Lee" (Tim) Ross;...

KERSTNER Stephen O. Kerstner, 59, Kent, OH, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008, at Akron General Hospital. Born to Mervyn and Delome (Schulz) Kerstner on August 12, 1948, in Denver, CO, Stephen is survived by his parents of Westerville, OH; sisters, Joanne Evans of Birmingham, Michigan and Deborah Frederick of Westerville, Ohio. Stephen was currently employed by ACS Industries...

LOCKARDBarbara A. Lockard, 65, of Canal Winchester, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at her home. Barbara retired from Mid State Nut and Bolt after 30 years. Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Scott Lockard; parents, James Lawson and Charlotte Wilson. Barbara is survived by her son, Michael (Beth) Lockard; sisters, Joyce (Clifford) Garrett, Pat Williams, and Pam...

KiblerCarol L. Kibler, 76, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1931, in Canal Winchester, daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Hardesty Gatwood. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by a brother, John and sisters, Dorothy and Bernice. She retired from Franklin Co. MRDD with 30...

William Wolfe, 80, formally of Columbus, passed away 1/10/2008. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 4:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, Grove City, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until time of service.WOLFE, WILLIAM (BILL) O. William O. "Bill" Wolfe passed away on Jan. 10, 2008 in Vancouver, WA at the Ray...

DECKERDonald "Donny" Russell Decker, Jr., 53, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. Donny was an avid sports fan, loved to play golf, and was a wonderful uncle. He graduated from Marysville High School, Marysville, Ohio and attended college at Maryville College in Tennessee. Donny was preceded in death by his father, Donald Russell Decker Sr.; and brother, Gary Decker. Donny...