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....

Jimmie "Bo" Dale Waller Sr., age 59, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006 in Logan, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mary (Muncy) Waller; sisters, Virginia Burton and Ruth Ann Deavers. Survivors include son, Jimmie D. Waller, Jr.; brother, Jessie Waller; sisters, Elma (John) Adams, Thelma Marcum and Elizabeth Gracyk and numerous nieces and nephews....

SeitzRichard "Dick" G. Seitz, age 78, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006. He served the Central Ohio Transit Authority (C.O.T.A.) for 36 years with 35 years of safe driving. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Etta Seitz; brother, Joseph; sons, Larry and Bradley. He is survived by wife, Mary Lou; sons, Donnie...

WEIDNERChief Edgar R. Weidner, Jr., 71, of Columbus, went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2006. Retired from the US Navy after 24 years of service and retired from Nationwide Insurance after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar Sr. and Agnes Weidner and brothers George and Paul Weidner. Survived by his...

MorlanGarnet Louise (Yontz) Morlan, 64, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006 at her daughter's residence. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Mildred (Featherroff) Yontz; Son, Jeff Morlan ;Grandson, Alexander Van Wilcox; Brother, Junior Yontz; Sisters, Patricia Triplett, Barbara Vaught, Joann Hubbard and Betty Mitchem. Survived by her children, Forest (Valerie) Morlan, Steve (Carolyn) Morlan, Teresa...

GriffithMary Emilia Griffith, 87, of Lewis Center, passed away January 6, 2006, at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born on November 6, 1918, to Julius and Helen Mathieu. Emilia was a member of the Glen Echo U.P. Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Griffith. Emilia is survived by her daughter, Gail (Ralph) Hall; Grandsons, Jeff (Julie)...

STEPHENSElaine Hewson Stephens, 76, of Grove City, passed away January 4, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter J. Stephens II and her parents Harry E. and Kathryn A. (Reeves) Hewson. Elaine is survived by her sons, Walter "Steve" (Connie) Stephens, William Edward "Bill" (Annette) Stephens; grandchildren, Danielle, Ashley, Corey, Christopher; brother, Bill (Jean) Hewson and sister,...

FifeWallace Andrew Fife, 79 of Centerburg passed away January 4, 2006 unexpectedly. He faithfully served his country in WWII in Japan in the U.S. Army. Andrew enjoyed fishing throughout his life and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his Two Sons, David (Stella) Fife, Ken (Janet) Fife; Grandchildren, Tina (Jim) Griffith, Jason Fife, Brittany Fife, Theresa Fife;...

GrubbsWilliam C. Grubbs, 76 of Columbus passed away January 3, 2006 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on June 30, 1929 in Columbus, OH. William faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Grubbs on January 3, 2005. William is survived by his Son, Rick (Tina)...

John Peter Pestona, age 49, died January 1st, 2006 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Pestona Sr. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Shirley and son Jason. He is also survived by mother, Mitsuko; sister, Tina (Dan) Miracle; brothers, Randy (Nancy) Pestona and Robert (Kathy) Pestona and Tony...

SMITH Holly D. Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2006 at his home. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris J. Smith, daughters Gay and Della; sons Mark, Henry, and Jeff; daughters-in-law, Barbara and Jacqueline; grandchildren, Amber and Devon; his sister Pauline and husband Jim Rose; sisters Ruey and Beaulah; his brother Charles and his wife...

Betty May (Cunningham) Green, 72, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2006. She was surrounded by her children and other family members. She was born on March 3, 1933 in Martins Ferry, OH, which she always called home. She resided in Kirkersville, OH with her son Nathan Green and daughter-in-law Theresa. She was preceded in death...

Thompson,Hazel J. Thompson, age 91 passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessie Deering. Survivors include great-grandson, Scott Deering; great-granddaughter, Angie (Shane) Ward; great-grandson, Eric Fitzwater and many other grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at We Care Health Facility. Arrangements are entrusted to Newcomer...