EGGART, Eunice M., 78, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Wray and Isabelle Gordan Eggart; brother Denver Wray and grandson David Young. She is survived by her children Shirley Levan of Circleville, Rhea (Danny) Jones of Orient, Frank (Kathy) Eggart of Grove City, Dolly (Albert) Knapp of Columbus;...

Helen L. Founds, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 in Worthington, Ohio. Survivors include brother-in-law Mario (Frances) Funari; nephew, Robert (Marilyn) Funari and their children Carla and Michael; niece, Patricia (John) Bevacqua. A memorial service will be held 2:00p.m., Monday, August 29, 2005 at North Baptist Church, 76 Charleston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43214. Pastor Cyrus A. Broughton...

Vernon Wayne Deem, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005. Survived by wife, Margaret "Polly" Deem and daughters, Deborah (Charlie) Cumbow, Linda (Hank) Stromeyer and Patty Deem; grandchildren, Erin (Gary) Grzechowiak, Isaac Fenner and Trenton Cumbow; great-granddaughters, Kayla and Lynsi Grzechowiak. Mr. Deem graduated from University of Kentucky, in Civil Engineering and was a licensed Professional Engineer of Ohio. He served...

Paul Hubbard Jr., age 62, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005. He was a 1961 graduate of Linden-McKinley High School. Mr. Hubbard served in the Navy and Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his father Paul Hubbard Sr. Survivors include his wife Nancy; daughter, Jane (Brian) Hubbard; sons, Paul (Allison) Hubbard III and Randy...

Dorsey W. Schlaegel, age 87, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2005 in Centerburg, Ohio. He was born on May 19, 1918 in Lesage, W.V. He retired from Union Pacific/Metlife Hospital and A.B.M. Security Services. Mr. Schlaegel is preceded in death by parents George and Goldia Schlaegel; brothers, Ira and Roscoe and a sister Juanita Schlaegel. He is survived by brothers...

Henry A. LaValley, age 89, passed away August 10, 2005. He retired from Commercial Motor Freight Company after 44 years. He was preceded in death by one infant great-grandson. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Eileen; sons Jim (Marcia) LaValley and Bill (Barbara) LaValley, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 14,...

James D. Rains, age 79, passed away August 11, 2005 at Forest Hills Center in Columbus. He was born on September 27, 1925 in St. Charles, Virginia. Special thanks from Marguerite to all the caregivers at that center. Friends may call on Sunday, August 14, 2005, 2-4 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd. In lieu of...

ROMANIW, Michael, 83, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel West on August 9, 2005. He was born June 6, 1922 in Ormrod, PA. Served in World War II, as a cook Sgt. with the 491st Company. He worked most of his life in the Food and Restaurant industry. He very much enjoyed all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An...

Jack Coy passed away August 5, 2005, in Columbus. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005, 1-2 pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Memorial service will be at the funeral home at 2 pm. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com

PECUSZOK, Libby L., 39, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Michael; daughters Rachel and Cassidy; parents Louis and Lib-Mary Reif; birth mother Karen Woods; birth father Terry Yokum; brother David Reif; half brother Jason Woods and best friends Julie McCleave and Kristy Swinarski. Libby was a member of the Grove City...

Emil Glenn Schroth, age 73, died unexpectedly Monday, August 1, 2005 in his residence. Born in Pittsburgh, P.A. Resident of Columbus for past 35 years. Survived by his wife Judy, step-children Camille Caldwell, Valerie (Steve) Ahearn , Gino (Bo) Bracaloni, Master Sergeant Brian Bracaloni, daughter Terry (Doug) Anderson, son Bradley Schroth, grandchildren Marena, Sierra, Dano Bracaloni, Jake and Caitlin Ahearn....

GREEN, Frances, 85, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Nora (Robinson) Jewett and former husband Harry Raymond Green. She is survived by her daughter, Harriett Greene; son Harry Albert (JoAnne) Green; grandchildren Tricia (Greg) Stevens, Lori (Robert) Anderson, Jeff Green, Brian (Candy) Green, Michael (Beth) Green, Christina Green;...

WHEELER, Chad Allan, 27, of Galloway, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Jenna; children, Chad Allan Wheeler Jr., Weston Owen Wheeler; mother and stepfather, Brenda (JR) Graham; father and stepmother, Allan (Terri) Wheeler; sister, Brandie Wotring and brothers, Allan "AJ" Wheeler Jr. and Joshua Graham. Chad is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Thelma...

BRYANT, Christopher Allen, 34, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2005 at Mt. Carmel East. Christopher was a graduate of Wright State University (1995). He had been a Quadriplegic for 8 years and was the founder of the OvercomersNetwork.org-a non-profit organization that specializes in finding disability equipment for those with special needs. Chris is survived...

JOHNSON Karen "KJ" Lynne, 48, after a determined battle with cancer, ended her journey in this life on Saturday, July 30 at the Kobacker House while in Hospice care. Karen, a graduate of Northland High School, enjoyed needlework, music, puzzles and playing cards. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Lynne, her mother Dolores "Dodie" Johnson, brother Jeff (Pam) and...

RobinsonDennis J. Robinson, age 49 passed away, July 28, 2005 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceeded in death by sister, Janice Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Diana L.; parents, David and Helen; sisters, Sharon Siders, Wanda (Dick) Buchholz and Paula Robinson; brothers, Doug Robinson, Robert (Vicky) Robinson and Donald (Ruth) Robinson; daughters, Leah (James) Denbow and Denise Robinson;...

SADLER, Anna Ruth, 76, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sadler and daughter, Kathleen Scarlett (Sadler) Mechlin. She is survived by her daughters; Anna (Fred) Ford, Leila (Bob) Frye, Karen Thompson, Julie (Ike) Charles; sons; Edward O. Sadler II, Paul Byron (Cindy) Sadler; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and...

SMITH, Philip Marvin, 66, of Columbus, passed away July 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Margaret (Hawkins) Smith. Philip is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia; sons, Bradley (Karla) Smith, Brian (Kella) Smith; grandchildren, Clay, Drew, Allie, Winston, Benjamin and Abraham Smith; sister, Sherry (Ronald) Adkins and brother, Rodger (Louanne) Smith. Philip...

CUNNINGHAM, Sue Ellen, 57, of Columbus, passed away July 17, 2005 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital after a long illness. She was formerly employed by Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She is survived by and very loved by her husband, Robert Cunningham; daughters, Shawna (Chip) Hawkins of Jacksonville, FL, Heater (Craig) Price of Grove City; stepchildren, Francesca Nutini of Upper Arlington,...

KANAVEL, Alma, 94, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005. Alma was a member of Worthington Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Goodrich Kanavel; son-in-law, Olen Poff; sister, Ruth Anne Holt and brothers, Millard and William Brooks. Alma is survived by her loving daughter, Martie Poff; granddaughters, Julie (Chuck) McCarville, Vicki (James) Gray; grandsons, David (Donna)...