Lucille F. Brown, age 72, passed away March 25, 2004 at her residence. Preceeded in death by husband, Daniel S. Brown, parents Glenn & Marion (Gordon) Freeman. Survived by her sons Dr. Daniel S. (Susan) Brown of Grove City, PA; William P. (Michele) Brown of Gahanna; Glen C. (Karen) Brown of Zeeland, MI; brother Gordon Freeman of FL; sister Ada...

John F. Esselburn, age 85, of Minerva Park Nursing Home passed away on March 22, 2004. A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was retired from Westinghouse Corp. Born November 23, 1918 in Mansfield, Ohio he was preceeded in death by parents Alma and Rufus Esselburn, brother Lewis and second wife Virginia. Survived by first wife, Henrietta...

Catherine "Cathy" A. Mann age 56 of Columbus passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Grant Hospital Columbus. Preceeded in death by parents Joseph and Pauline (Maynard) Stender; brother Joe; niece Kelli Jo Hoffman. Survived by her loving husband of 29 years Dennis; son, Kevin A. Mann of Columbus; sister Mary Beth Marthis of Florida; nephews Joe Shanklin of West...

Margaret (Pegge) Burnley Barnes of Upper Arlington and Lakeside, Ohio, quietly left this world at home Thursday morning, surrounded by her family. Born November 14, 1926, died March 18, 2004. Daughter of Nancy and Percival Danks, who preceeded her in death. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert; beloved sister, Bette Lou (Tom) Frye, brother-in-law, Dick (Nancy) Barnes. Children...

Edith A. "Sambo" Berman, age 70, of Westerville passed away Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the Edgewood Manor Nursing Home, Westerville.Preceded in death by her son David M. Thompson; husband Stanford Thompson, and parents Elisha & Elizabeth Johnson; sisters Imogene, Lorraine and Bessie. Survived by her children Nancy Appleman of Delaware, Sharon (Michael) Castle of Columbus, Carolyn (Pharis) Perry of...

Richard L. DeWitt age 64 of Columbus passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at his residence. Richard was an US. Army veteran. Preceded in death by father Richard Earle, mother Nancy Lockwood DeWitt and step-father Alan K. DeWitt; Survived by loving wife of Forty years Elizabeth; children Michael (Brenda) DeWitt of Delaware, David (Jennifer) DeWitt of NC and Lisa (Michael)...

John R. Beach age 55, of Galloway passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at Riverside Hospital. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather, will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He worked as a Sales Manager for J.B. Robinson Jewelry Store and was in the jewelry business for more then thirty years. He was also an US....

Edwin L. Capehart, age 66, of Columbus passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004 at Villa Angela Care Center. Edwin was an avid fisherman, always giving and had a kind word to offer. Preceded in death by his parents, Clair and Beatrix (Kraus) Capehart. Survived by his loving wife Clora, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephew. Visitation is Sunday...

Frederick M. Van Deventer, age 75, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004 at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, OH. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick and Anna (O'Day) Van Deventer. Survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Lynn M. (Gary) Staffeldt; son, David M. Van Deventer, all of IL; grandchildren, Stephanie (David) Lamport, Jennifer and Kate Staffeldt, Kathleen Trauber, Michael Klingman; great-grandchildren,...

Keith "Spence" Billman, 44, died February 18, 2004 at the Kobacker House Hospice of Riverside Hospital, Columbus. Keith was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a long-time employee of Big Bear and the Kroger Company. Survived by mother and stepfather, Nancy and William Ewing, Sr.; brother, Mitchell S. Billman; niece, Stephanie; nephew, Mitchell A.; stepsisters, Kelli Ewing Glover,...

Sinclair Ray Duda age 40, son of the late Billie Eileen Duda (Hill) and Paul Duda. Succeeded and mourned by Michael P. Duda, Sharon Kay Dye, Gerald and Karen Duda. A memorial service will be held Friday from 5-7 PM at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home. 3047 East Dublin Granville Road. Columbus

E. Jean (Reese) Seitz Loving mother, devoted wife, selfless friend who brought love to all who knew her, age 74, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Thelma (Metzger) Reese. Survived by husband, Jim; daughters, Nancy (Rick) Mosholder, Vicky (David) Watkins, Susan (Bob) Giroux; granddaughters, Megan, Sara Mosholder, Jessica...

James A. Bulen, age 81, May 29, 1922 - Feb 12, 2004. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Alvin and Anna Bulen, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He was employed by ConRail for 42 years. Retired in 1982, was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corp for 4 years. He leaves behind a...

Martha Payne age, 71, of Columbus passed away Saturday, January 31, 2004 at St Ann's Hospital, Westerville. Martha worked for Beatrice Food for thirty years with an excellent attendance record and she retired from Worthington Food. Preceded in death by husband James "Jim" H. Payne; parents Press & Katie (Keens)Johnson; brothers Mathew and Earl Johnson; sister Hazel M. (Johnson) Trent;...

Michael R. Carr age 42 of Columbus passed away January 26, 2004 at his residence. Preceded in death by father Howard Carr. Survived by mother Joyce Carr; sons Michael, Tony, Alex and Eric; sister Carolyn (Paul) Spainhower; brother Robert (MaryAnn)Shrum; two grandchildren . Graveside service Saturday, January 31, 2004 3:00 PM at Prarie View Cemetery, Kingston. The family wishes to...

Amanda Mae Porter of Wharton, passed away January 25, 2004 at Villa Angela Care Center in Columbus. She was born September 7, 1915 in Wyandot County to Harvey & Gerdy (Searfoss) Southward. Preceded in death by her husband James Paul Porter; son Monte Porter; parents; brothers Harold, George Southward; sisters Oral Clinger, Rosie Southward. Survived by daughter Mona (Raymond) Baker...

William "Mike" O'Neil age 56, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2004 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by parent William H. & Doris J. (Landis) O'Neil; brother John (Blue) O'Neil. Survived by wife Susan; children Diana (Ron) Helmick of Columbus, Tonya (Raymond) Boyles of Westerville, Timothy (Barbara) O'Neil of Wilmington and Tamara Garcia; brothers Robert (Mary) O'Neil of FL, Rodney...

Norma Jean Slack, age 66, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Knox Community Hospital. Preceded in death by; daughter Freda "Lynn" Sartin; parents, Sie and Lula (Hurley) Lester; brother, Buford Lee Lester. Survived by sons, Bobby (Crystal) Lester, Tim (Karen) Slack; daughter, Pamela (Doug) Hoehner; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Ronnie (Beverly) Lester. Visitation will be Wednesday 5-8 PM...

Sally Jo Morris, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Sally Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was the first person to retire from BMW Financial Services. Preceded in death by parents, William and Frances (Burkett) Elleman; sister,...

Richard D. Hudson age 75, of Gahanna passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004 at his residences. Preceded in death by his wife Rachel; daughter Phyllis Gerber; Father Charles Hudson, Mother Florence (Hipshire) Lepart. Survived by daughter Karen Mahan; many grandchildren; great grandchildren and many other family members and friends. Visitation Sunday 2-5 PM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY Funeral Home 3047 East Dublin-Granville...