McKeemanLynn "Lynny" McKeeman, 56, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born September 12, 1952, in Columbus. Lynny was preceded in death by his father, Robert; half brother, Bobby and dogs Knee Socks and Rufus. He loved children and animals. Lynny is survived by his mother, Betty; daughters, Michelle, Maria, Beth and...

BAKEREdithmaye Baker, 84, of Columbus, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008. Edithmaye was born on December 20, 1923 to the late Thomas and Hilda Evans in Columbus, Ohio. Edithmaye was a graduate of West High School. After High School she attended business college and worked in Car control for the United States at Hertz for 9 years. She also worked...

ROBINSONGeraldine F. Robinson, 71, of Obetz, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008. Geraldine was born to the late Clyde and Virginia Kitchen on September 3, 1937 in Grayson, KY. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Robinson; and her daughter in-law, Kimberly. Geraldine is survived by her sons, Harlin Robinson, and Gary...

PRICE Gary L. Price, Sr. 64, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008, surrounded by is loving family. Born to Alfred Hiles and Alice Arams in Portsmouth, OH on December 12, 1943, Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robin Price. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Constance (Rowland) Price; sons, Gary (Sue) Jr,...

JORDAN (Cordell) Myrtle Cordell Jordan, 72, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Born to Edward and Cora (Ross) Blythe in Blaine, KY on February 3, 1936, Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Thaddeus Cordell; second husband, Kenneth Jordan; sisters, Marie Cordle, Vina Hogston and Lottie Wallace; brother, Bill Blythe. Survivors include her sons,...

MATHESSLela E. Mathess, 94, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Lela was born to the late Rev. Jacob and Ola Snider on October 22, 1914 in Freed, WV. Lela was a 30 year member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church and an active member of the Mary Circle. In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death...

POLIZZILorraine "Mickey" Polizzi, 74, of Grove City, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at her home. Mickey was born to the late Edward and Opal Larabee on September 25, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio. Mickey is survived by her loving husband, William "Bill" Polizzi; son, Larry (Stella) Polizzi; grandson, Robert (Tracey) Polizzi; great grandchildren, Tyler and Collin; sisters, Joyce and Garnet;...

SINGLETONKarnella Anne Singleton, age 79, died Sunday, November 9, 2008. Born Sept. 14, 1929 in Sciotoville, daughter of the late Jacob U. and Bennie Womack-Singleton. She was a 1951 graduate of Ohio University. She taught school for 40 years. She retired June 1991 from Portsmouth City School District. She was preceded in death by sisters, Edna S. Bruce, Irene S....

FERLISIVirginia Ferlisi, 85, of Columbus, passed away on November 9, 2008. Born to Ed and Mary Condon in NY on September 28, 1923, Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Josephine Condon; brothers, Neil and Tommy Condon; son-in-law, Robert Chiusano. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Sebastian "Ben" Ferlisi; daughters, Patty Chiusano and Linda Steck; grandchildren, Donna...

HOWELL Jack H. Howell, 88, of Westerville, passed away November 8, 2008, at St Ann's Hospital. Graduate of Capitol University Law School and Franklin University. Member of the American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association. Life Member of SCORE, where he worked for over 5 years with the Small Business Administration. Worked for 15 years in...

CATTE William R. Catte Jr., 64, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. William was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. William is survived by loving wife, Sue; son, Bill (Keri) Catte; grandson, Dylan Michael. No services scheduled. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory. Messages of condolence can be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com

RANSBURGH Evelyn Ferne Ransburgh, 72, passed away Saturday, November 08, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Logan Queen and Mollie Buchanan. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Fred; daughter, Debi Geib; sons, Rick (Alice), and Randy (Shari); 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Susan (Larry) Adams; brother, David Buchanan; special...

FarmerNora Farmer, 75, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1933, in Coaldale, W.Va., daughter of the late Willie Clarence and Gracie May Walker Bell. In addition to her parents, Nora was preceded in death by her daughter, Connie Collier and ten brothers and sisters. She was a devoted...

YONTZ Charles R. Yontz, 78, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Born to Frank J and Mary (Spangler) Yontz in Byesville, OH on June 15, 1930, Charles was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Francis "Curly" Yontz; sisters, Helen McGuire and Alma Stillwell. Survivors include his sons, Phillip (Robin), Lawrence and Donald (Pamela) Yontz; granddaughter, Amy...

YONORobert "Bob" Yono, 74, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at his home. Bob was born on May 28, 1934 in Columbus to the late Robert and Frances Yono. Bob served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and retired from Boeing in 2000. Bob is survived by his wife of 26 years,...

ColemanRonald Leo Coleman, 76, of Grove City, passed away suddenly Monday, November 3, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born August 28, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Leo James and Anne Elizabeth Gregor Coleman. In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Ann (Merle) Hoenshied, Beverly Jean (Elmer) Pappert...

SMITH Harriet J. Smith, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clifford. Harriet is survived by children, Clifford (Darla), Barbara (Bob) Peer, Sandy (Carol); 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; special niece, Beatrice Walker; numerous nieces and nephews; many dear friends and beloved pet O.P. Friends may call from...

SMALLEY Purl "Pete" Smalley, 88, of Gahanna, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. Born to Thomas and Gertrude (Wills) Smalley in Bradford, OH on October 15, 1920, Pete was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen M. Smalley; grandson, Justin Prawlocki; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Survivors include his daughters, Lenore (Jose) Chavez and Rebecca (John) Prawlocki; grandchildren,...

GUSSLERLawrence "Larry" Gussler Sr., 68, of Grove City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Preceded in death by twin sister, Florence Mason; his parents; and many brothers and sisters. Survived by loving wife, Mary Ann; sons, Dominic (Jennifer); Mark (Mary), Lawrence Jr., and John; grandchildren, Caitlin, Miranda, and Mikey; sister, Martha Chapman; brother, Anthony "Hank"; and many nieces, nephews,...