HERZOGRobert N. Herzog, 79 of Columbus passed away February 12, 2006 at Whetstone Care Center. He was born on January 5, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio to the late James and Faire Herzog. There will be no services observed. The Lord has taken Robert in his hands.

PILKINGTONDonald "Bink" Pilkington, 75, of Columbus, passed away February 10, 2006. He was born August 30, 1930 to the late Donald and Anna (Gillespie) Pilkington. Donald was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Margaret Pilkington. He is survived by his daughter Sheri (Kenneth) Perry of Columbus; sons Donald of Kentucky, Greg (Barb) of Grove City, Jeff...

MCCLEERYWilliam F. McCleery, 81, of Grove City, passed away February 4, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He is survived by his daughters Rita Smith, Virginia Cotner; grandsons Robert (Beth) Cotner, Jason Smith; great-grandchildren Harrison, Bradley and Audrey Cotner and sister Janet Warner. William was a veteran of the US Air Force...

LincicomeRonald "Ronnie" W. Lincicome, Sr., 70 of Columbus passed away February 2, 2006 at Select Specialty Hospital at O.S.U. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late John Wesley and Mary (Matheny) Lincicome. Ronnie worked as a Taxi cab driver in Columbus for many years. He is survived by his Son, Ronald W. (JoAnn)...

NAGODEHarry L. Nagode, 94 of Columbus passed away January 31, 2006. Father of Clinton, Larry, and Lois; eight Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his Wife, Ruth. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.

HOOKMary M. Hook, 62, of Columbus, passed away January 31, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Ruth (White) Hook and by her brother William H. Hook. Mary is survived by her sisters Linda (Daniel) Smith, Ruth (Verlint) Whaley; brothers Edward and Richard Hook and was a great aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services...

GREATHOUSE Robert Lee Greathouse, 69, of Columbus died January 25, 2006. He was born August 6, 1936 and was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth (Cora) Greathouse. Mr. Greathouse was retired from the Columbus Board of Education after 27 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; sons, Keith (Michelle), James and his 2 grandchildren. A memorial...

Frank Leroy Cordell, age 77 passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at his home. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Nancy; sons, Larry (Ann) Cordell, Patrick Cordell and fiancé Suzanne and Claude (Anita) Cordell; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Davis; brother, Lawrence (Phyllis) Cordell. Visitation will be held from 2-4p.m. & 6-8p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at...

Hatfield, William Alfred (Bill), age 73, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006. Bill was born March 24, 1932 in Warren Cliff, West Virginia. Bill was retired from Yellow Freight. Played and sang Country Music all his life. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Member of V.F.W. Post #3424, American Legion, Post #144, Amvets 68,...

STIFFLERGrace L. Stiffler, 77 of Reynoldsburg passed away January 25, 2005 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired from White Westinghouse after 30 plus years of service. Grace was dedicated to her Grandchildren. She is survived by Daughters, Laura (Rick) Fuller of Virginia, and Della Sellers of Pataskala; Very Special Sister, Holly Reed of Columbus; Five Grandchildren and Three Great-Grandchildren, and...

TOWNSEND Edward Junius Townsend, 74, of Urbancrest, passed away Monday, January 23, 2006 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents Edward Junius Townsend and Ruth (O'Bannon) Perry; Brother, Ronald Perry; Sisters, Virginia Cleggett and Betty. Edward is survived by his former wife Ellen Townsend; Children, Barry Townsend, Apollo (Bennie) Harold, Tina Kirby, Dawn Townsend, Ruth Townsend and a...

LAPEJohn P. Lape "Jack," 78, of Grove City, passed away January 23, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Marie Lape; brothers Bill, Jim and "Bub" Lape. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 61 years (anniversary Jan. 28, 2006) Esther; children Jack (Abby) Lape, Terri (Glenn) Compton, Bonnie Sims, Mike (Vicki) Lape; 14 grandchildren;...

ROCK, Jr., John "Jake" Jacobage 48 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at his home. Jake is survived by his mother and step-father, Donna and Kenneth Thompson; son, Nicholas (Cindy) Rock; brothers, Frank, Steve, and Jeff Rock; sister, Judith Rock; step-sisters, Yvonne Malashevitz and Debra Singer; grandchildren, Anna, Alexia, and Adam; nieces and nephews, Crystal, Amy, Tonya, Kenny,...

COOKWayne E. Cook of Westerville, Ohio, died at Friendship Village on January 25, 2006. He was born April 13, 1917 in Highland County near Greenfield, Ohio, the son of Pearl and Lillie Cook. His wife, Irene, whom he married on June 23, 1963, died November 5, 1992. Survivors are a step-son, Robert G. Anderson, of Greenfield, Ohio; a step-daughter and...

CRACEPaul M. Crace, 77, of Grove City, passed away January 24, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Florence (Hansgen) Crace and his brothers C. Vernon and Bill L. Crace. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Georgenna; daughter Melanie (Dennis) Snavely and "adoptive" daughter Debbie James. Paul was a member of Canaan...

GARDNERRose E. Gardner, 87, of Grove City, passed away January 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Karl Gardner; parents William and Clara Goldhardt; daughter Bette Jean; sisters Isabelle, Jeanette, Betty and brothers Theodore, Robert and Richard. Rose is survived by her daughter Virginia Swanson; sons Gary (Joy) Gardner and John (Juli) Gardner; grandchildren Eric, Jamie, Kristi,...

PRATTRobert Earl Pratt, 81 of Columbus passed away Jan. 19, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired from the U.S. Navy. Veteran of W.W. II and Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by Father, Earl Pratt; Mother, Pearl (Copland) Pratt; Wife, Virginia Pratt; Brothers, Lawrence and Hubert Pratt; Sisters, Norma Overly, Erma Radcliff, and Roena Coleand. Survived by Miriam Pratt; Sister, Jeanette...

BAKERKenneth Ray Baker, 51, passed away January 13, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father James P. Baker and his mother Betty Shau. Kenny is survived by his children Chandra Williams, Dustin Baker; grandchildren Brandon, Dakota and Dustin; sisters Patty Baker, Debbie Kirk, Mary Beam, Connie Beal; brothers James, Arnold, Bryan and A.J. Baker and by his former...

MacGillisMarliese C. MacGillis, age 48 passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at her home in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Thornton, her mother Mary C. Thornton and her brother Kenneth Thornton. She is survived by her husband, William A. MacGillis; daughters, Shasta (Joseph) DeWitt and Julia MacGillis; son, Aaron A. (Anna) MacGillis; five grandchildren; sister,...

STILLWELLNorman L. Stillwell was born on Feb. 21, 1936 in South Portsmouth, KY and entered eternity on Mon. Jan. 9, 2006 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was preceded in death by mother Ruby & Raymond Stillwell. Survivors include two brothers Donald Stillwell & Loren Stillwell, 5 nieces and several cousins. A service in his memory will be held on Sat....