BOGANClellion "Claudia" L. Bogan, 79, passed away peacefully February 21, 2006, after a well-fought battle with melanoma. She was a strong Texas woman throughout. Born June 17, 1926 in Helmic, Texas, and settled in Columbus in 1965. Preceded in death by parents, Hallie and Joseph Lester, and grandson, Tony. Family was everything to Claudia, and she was a devoted wife,...

Jack E. Coakley, age 71 passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was preceded in death by parents, Samuel C. and Helen M. Coakley; brother, Ronald E. Coakley. Survivors include his wife, of 43 years, Deanna L.; daughter, Lisa L.; son, Christopher S.; grandchildren, Gordon S., Rebecca L., and Samuel P.; brothers, Robert (Kay) and Charles;...

RICHARDSONDon Richardson, 53, of Columbus, passed away February 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cheri; sons, Donny II, Allen, Brian (April); mother Betty King; stepfather, Al (Susie) King; brothers, Rick (Debbie) King, John King, Tim (Ginger) King; 8 grandchildren, Alan Michael, Tyler, Taylor, Trevor, Kimberly, Annie, Donna, April; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy, Rhonda, Brenda, Ken;...

HARLORHelen L. Harlor, 80, of Grove City, passed away February 16, 2006. She was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth Hoffman and Audrey (Joe) Corbett. Helen was the loving mother of Darla Link and Diana (Ed) Brady and devoted grandmother to Michelle (Tony) Lorenz, Kimberly Morrison, Holly Heilman and great-grandmother to Weston Lorenz, her namesake Helena Lorenz, Matthew Morrison,...

SCHAUBFrances E. Schaub, age 95 died Friday ,February 17, 2006. Retired from Ranco after many years of employment. Longtime member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. Avid and successful bowler. Preceded in death by her Father John S. Schaub , Mother Jessie Lane Schaub and Sisters Elizabeth S. Proper and Ruth M. Schaub. Graveside services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February...

KELLERWilliam Bowlus Keller, age 59 passed away February 14, 2006 at his home. He is survived by his parents, Margaret M. Pentz and Norman J. Keller; sister, Karen L. (Barry) Epstein; half-sisters, Diane (Johnathon) Slonim and Deborah (Bruce) Murray; nieces, Kimberly (Mike) Kelley and Amy (Scott) Selig; four great nieces and nephews. Bill was a kind and gentle soul with...

Parker Tyler Jarvis, 87, of Columbus and Delaware died Tuesday, February 14 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker W. Jarvis and his brother, Charles W. Jarvis. Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Ruth MacBride Jarvis; son and wife, Dr. and Mrs. Parker M. Jarvis (Bonnie) of Dublin, Ohio; daughter...

NYSWANERGeorge C. Nyswaner, 83, of Galloway, passed away February 12, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Mary (Murdock) Nyswaner and daughter Dottie Powell. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Dorothy; daughter, Linda (David) Garrett of Westerville; son, George (Joyce) Nyswaner of Grove City; brother, Clifford Nyswaner of...

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;...