Russell T. Hess, 68, passed on to be with the Lord May 29, 2004. He retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in 1998, having faithfully served 30+ years. He wed in 1963 to Jettie Hess; they have a son, Russ, Jr. My heart is breakingWith his absenceMy loneliness cries from withinWhere can I go that I will not think of...

Stroder Leon Roberts, 58, departed this life unexpectedly at Grant Medical Center on Friday, May 28, 2004. Born June 17, 1945 in Lawrence County, KY, he was a graduate of Louisa High School, and a former employee of Burton Metal Finishing in Columbus. A gentle, loving, hard-working, devoted father, he leaves behind two adoring children, Rebecca Rene, and Tyler Leon;...

MSG (Ret) Rafael Alamo-Ortiz USA age 63, of Columbus passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at his residence. Survived by his wife Celestina; daughters Delia Alamo, Jackelin Alamo all of Columbus, Beverly (SFC Ronald) Smith of OK; seven grandchildren; one brother and five sisters many nieces, nephews and many other family members.

Susan R. Schuetz age 55, of Westerville passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Ohio State University Hospital East after an extended illness with cancer. Susan worked for thirty-five years at OSU-East Hospital as a Radiological Technologist and was a member of AART, OART and St. Paul Catholic Church. She graduated from Parkersburg Catholic High School and St. Joseph Hospital...

Earnest L. Wheeland 62, of Columbus passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Earnest retired from Yellow Freight. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer & Ruth (Markham) Wheeland; brother Raymond H. "Butch" Wheeland and Aunt Mill. Survived by children Robin (Doug) Curry of CO, Joni (Bret) Turney of Galloway, Carol (Jeff) Bowers of Hilliard, Leslie...

William James McAuley, 43, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at his new residence in Columbus, Ohio. He formerly lived in the Morrisville-Levittown and Palmerton-Lehighton areas of Pennsylvania. "Doughboy Bill" was preceded in death by his father, James William (Mack) and grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Lillian Doris; and a brother and sister-in-law, James W. and Laurie...

John Fabbro age 64 of Worthington passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004 at St. Ann's Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Attilio & Teresa M. (Valentinizzi) Fabbro; brother Enzo Fabbro. Survived by daughters Terre Foster and Laurie Fabbro; granddaughter Haley Foster and wife Marcella Fabbro. Family will receive friends Monday from 9-11 AM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY Funeral Home 3047 E. Dublin...

Grover Wilbur Pinkerton 63, went to be with the Lord May 18, 2004 at his home after a brief illness of cancer of the liver. Grover is the son of the late Ellis E. Pinkerton Sr. and Virginia M. Pinkerton. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Juanita Pinkerton who was by his side at time of death, five children:...

Genevieve Debney age 80, of Centerburg passed away Monday, May 17, 2004 at St. Ann's Hospital. Preceded in death by daughter Judy Ferguson; parents Lafe & Mary (Tanner) Russell. Survived by children Jim (Mary) Debney of Marysville, Cheryl (Don) Evans of Ostrander, Dave Debney of CA and Donna (Jim) Faught of Centerburg; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother Ronnie; sisters...

Timothy Howard Arndt age 60, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away Friday, May 7, 2004 at St. Ann's Hospital. Timothy was a US. Army Veteran and a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a BS in Engineering. Preceded in death by father John P. Arndt. Survived by his loving wife of thirty-two years Deborah (McCallister) Arndt; mother Frances Bowden Arndt...

Jason A. Evans age 27, of Columbus passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Survived by father John E. Evans; mother Peggy (Mark) Jones; brother John (Heather) Evans, niece Brittany Evans; nephews Michael and John Jr. Evans; girlfriend Missy Laywell; children Ashley, Bobby and Blaise Laywell and many friends. A Memorial service will be Tuesday, 6 pm...

Eleanor Mershon age 70, of Gahanna passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at Mount Carmel Hospital East. Preceded in death by her parents George & Mae (Lovell) Soucie; one sister and five brothers. Survived by her loving husband Edward; children Dale (Vivian) Mershon of Rugby, England, Karen J. (Stan) Monaco of Westerville, Jeffery (Denise) Mershon of Williamsport and Robert Mershon...

Melvin A. Pack age 64 of Columbus passed away Monday, May 3, 2004 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents Marty (Marie) Pack. Survived by his loving wife Linda S.; children Kathryn M. (Mike) Lawrence, Constance L. Pack, Vincent K. (Angela) Pack, Jason Tubaugh and Mark Tubaugh; grandchildren Kyle, Emma, Jared, Tyler and Timothy. Visitation will be Wednesday...

SFC (Ret) Clarence "Mike" Thornton, age 81, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, May 02, 2004, at his residence. Clarence was retired from the Army and Glick's Furniture Company. He was a member of the Central Ohio Woodworkers Association and Reformation Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Ann, son, Kenneth (Velma A.) Thornton, and parents Clarence, &...

William E. Rice, age 74, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004. He was born September 29, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Earl and Ruth Rice. Preceded in death by father, Earl Rice; mother and stepfather, Ruth and Wilson Johnson; son, Leonard Rice. Survived by wife, Sharon; sisters, Wauneeta Thompson of Fredericktown, Ohio, Elizabeth Mapes of Mansfield, Ohio;...

Donald Lee Riddick, 62 a resident of Grandview Heights died April 25, 2004 as a result of a heart attack. Don was born June 12, 1941 to George Riddick and Ethel Baggett Riddick Blanchard in Suffolk, VA. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Don worked in the stores and receiving departments of The Ohio State University...

Anna Dreizigacker age 88, of Galloway passed away Sunday, April 25, 2004 at Arbor West Nursing Home in West Jefferson. Anna retired from Nationwide Insurance after 30 years of faithful service. Preceded in death by husband Harold; daughter Carol Shaffer; parents C.M. & Lyvia (Nelson) Hamilton. Survived by Son in-law Ed Shaffer of Galloway; grandchildren William (Deanna) Chatfield, Belinda Bagent...

Violet Jean Stetzer, age 85, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Milburn and Myrtle (Vandargriff) Barnhart; brother Wesley. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Frank; son, Frank Jr. (Patty); grandchildren Karla (Tom) Moon, Marc (Angie) Stetzer; great-granddaughter Amanda Stetzer; sister Mary Cappel. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4...

Robert "Bob" Cumberledge age 61, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, children Richard, Tammy (Ed) McClure, Todd (Andrea) and Tracy; 10 grandchildren and a great grandson; brother Paul (Jean), sister Gretta and a mother in-law Claire ; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be...

I. Lucille Poe age 78, of Columbus passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 at the Kobacker House. Preceded in death by her husband Harry Poe Jr.; father Roy Pyle; mother Fay (Macafee) Oyer; sister Dorthea Crawford; Survived by daughter Sandra (James) Strider of Columbus; son Harry D. Poe lll of Columbus; grandchildren David Weaston, Scott Weaston, Rod Poe and Gabriella...