HAGERTracy L. Hager, 49, of Grove City, passed away, Friday, December 28, 2007. Tracy was formally of Portsmouth, Ohio. Tracy was preceded in death by his mother, Holline Secreto. Tracy is survived by his daughters, Stacy Ferrell, Andrea Hager, and Allyson Hager; sons, Tracy Fraley, Aaron Hager, and Austin Hager; grandchildren, Timothy Bailey II, Hayden Ferrell, Astacia Collier, and Tracy...

HENNIGJames E. Hennig, 66, of Columbus, passed away December 11, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Hennig; wife, Carol; son, Floyd "Buster" and brother, Thomas "Turk" Hennig. James is survived by his daughter, Evelyn Gray; grandchildren, Crystal, Matthew, Robert; brothers, Walter "Sonny", Ron, Chris Hennig; sisters, Mary Nugent, Kathy Law and many nieces and...

METTLERBetty J. (Swartz) Mettler, 87, of Marengo, passed away December 28, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ivy Swartz; husband, Harold Mettler; daughters, Sue Dunahoo, Barbara Trusler; son, Roger Mettler; grandson, Randy and special friend, George Resch. Betty is survived by her sister, Gwen Kerns; brother, Robert "Bobby" Swartz; grandchildren, Elizabeth Clemens, Sheila Palmer, Tim...

BURTONDoris Burton, 75, of Columbus, passed away December 27, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Etha Adkins; brothers, George, Jenks and Dallas Adkins and sisters, Faye Maynard and Freda Marks. Doris is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Dennis) Phillips, Marlene (Barry) Utzinger; son, Roger (Darla) Burton; grandchildren, Roger Burton Jr., Brian Burton, Jason Utzinger, Amanda...

HeidmannAlice E. Heidmann, 92, of Pickerington, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Lutheran Village Nursing Home in Columbus. She was born May 25, 1915, in Curtice, OH, daughter of the late John and Ruth Rutchow Sandrock. In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Herman F. Heidmann (former pastor of North Community...

DANFORDJack L. Danford, 80, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Jack was a veteran of WWII serving in Germany as a Staff Sergeant in medical records. Jack worked for 35 years as a tool maker with Westinghouse and Bowing. He was named top machinist at both places. Jack is survived by his wife, Winona; daughters, Ellen (Dennis)...

HendelMichael Hendel, 80, of Powell, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at the Laurels of Norworth. He was born September 22, 1927, in Transylvania, son of the late Georg and Sofia Baier Hendel. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by a brother, Georg Hendel and sister, Sofia Johrendt. He migrated to the United States in 1952....

YeaugerLester "Les" Yeauger, 74, of Centerburg, passed away Friday, December 21, 2007, at Heartland of Centerburg. He was born August 10, 1933, in Middleport, OH., son of the late Paul and Ethel (Kinnaird) Yeauger. In addition to his parents, Lester is preceded in death by his son, Phillip "Randy" Yeauger; brother, Edward Yeauger; life partner, Helen Wackinger. He was a...

SWIGERMargaret M. Swiger, 64, of Columbus, passed away at her home. She battled a long and hard illness that took her on December 24, 2007 at 11:00PM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Alice Bowles; brothers, Norman, Floyd Jr., Clarence, Tommy Sonny and sister, Rosemary. Margaret is survived by her husband of 46 years, Kenny Swiger;...

CurryRichard E. Curry Sr., 83, of Columbus, passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born June 8, 1924, in Glenford, son of the late David and Grace King Curry . In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Fisher Curry; brother, Willard; sisters, Helen Walser and Sylvia Broadhurst. He...

WOLFERamona S. Wolfe, 55, of Columbus, passed away December 21, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Victor Wolfe; son, Wayne (Susan) Wolfe and her beloved dog Fritz. Ramona was a member of Holy Family Church. She worked as an administrative assistant, alongside her husband Victor in their family business, Wolfe's Piano Service. She enjoyed astronomy and aviation. Ramona loved...

MAXWELLJames "Jim" F. Maxwell Jr., 40, of Columbus, Ohio, suddenly passed December 22, 2007. Preceded in death by grandparents, Marge Moyer, Wendell Halley, Ray and Joyce Maxwell. Survived by his loving mother, Jeanie (Gene) Coleman; father, James "Fred" (Dorothy) Maxwell; sister, Traci Speakman; brother, Tony Maxwell; Aunt, Judi Halley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held...

CAMERONJosephine Cameron, 96, of Grove City, formerly of Ashville, Ohio, passed away December 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josiah and Maude Hedges; husband of 52 years, Harold Cameron; sister, Elizabeth Ward and brother, Robert E. Hedges. Josephine is survived by her son, Larry (Jean) Cameron; daughter, Patti Hedges; grandchildren, Randy, Rhonda, Ryan, Robbie, Kim, Wendy,...

WILSON Ethel Wilson, 80, passed away on December 16, 2007, in Mount Dora, FL. Born October 16, 1927, in West Virginia. She lived 53 years in Ohio. She is survived by husband, Joe of 60 years; 4 children, Bonnie Cuckler, Robert Wilson, Rodney Wilson, and Cathy Adkins; sister, Nancy Weese; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded by 6...

WHITERegina "Jeannie" White, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Jeannie was preceded in death by her father, Ralph "Dick" Collins. Jeannie is survived by daughter, Rhonda (Dan) Ranney; granddaughters, Kayla and Leah Ranney; mother, Betty Sloop; sister, Shelly (Dave) Loveland; and brother Blake (Sandy) Collins. Jeannie was a long time employee of Wasserman Uniform and was...

RobarGene Robar, 45, of Columbus, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007. He was born August 21, 1962, in Columbus. Gene is survived by his mother, Doris Kartes Robar; sons, Eugene, Jonathan and Jason Robar; daughter, Crystal Robar; five grandchildren; Shannon, Piper, Jalen, Shyanne and Brianna. Brothers, Donald, Steve, Allen, Kenneth and Edwin Robar. He is preceded in death by his...

JONESHerbert C. Jones, 70, of Marengo, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at St. Ann's Mt. Carmel Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer. Born to the late James and Burnace (Pendergast) Jones in Columbus, on July 25, 1937, Herb is also preceded in death by a sister, Deloris Neer. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Judith (Dorris)...

CROSBIE Chris Crosbie, 58, of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in England on November 9, 1949, Chris is survived by his wife, Betsy (Theodoreau) Crosbie; daughter, Amber (Jimmy) Atkinson ; son, Robert "Bub" Smith (Jessica O'Bryan); grandchildren, Cassie Humphrey, Allie and Nikki Atkinson; brother, Mike Crosbie; special friends,...

PRUITTDonnetta Gayle Pruitt, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007. Donnetta was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel W. Stanley. Donnetta is survived by her daughter, Amber Pruitt; grandchildren, Makayla Walton, Mariah Blevins, and Shaun Blevins Jr.; parents, Donald and Mollie Stanley; sister, Cathy (John) Jones; brothers, Eddie K. (Elizabeth) Stanley and Greg (Frankie) Stanley; boyfriend...

TEAGARDNERRobert Teagardner, 76, of Columbus, passed away December 14, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bessie Teagardner; wife, Donna; sister, Wanda Holte and brothers, Richard and Paul Teagardner. Robert is survived by his son, Robert Teagardner II; sister, Betty Floyd; several nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Robert worked for many years at DW Ranney...