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Robert Ellenberger
Mar 19, 2011
Robert C. Ellenberger, age 77, of Reynoldsburg, beloved husband of Fayetta Little Ellenberger, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 19, 2011. He was born in Punxsutawney, PA. Member of Benfield Christian Church. He was an ordained minister, who received his Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education from Kentucky Christian College. Bob showed his great love...
Dennis Koah
Mar 19, 2011
Dennis Guy Koah, age 42, passed away on March 19, 2011 at his home in Orient surrounded by his family. He graduated from Hamilton Township High School Class of 1987. He was born on July 18, 1968 in Pittsburgh, PA. Member of Michael L. Finnell Lodge NO. 711 F&AM. Dennis was never without a joke or story. He was...

Minnie Smallwood
Mar 14, 2011
Minnie V. Smallwood, age 82, of Columbus, died March 14, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. Member of Potter's House and Golden Agers Obetz Senior Center. Preceded in death by daughter, Victoria Bernsdorf; father and step-mother, Ronald and Jane Thomas; brothers, Robert and James Thomas. Survived by husband of 66 years, Gene Smallwood; daughter, Sue McCoy of Grove City; sons,...

Evlyn King
Mar 14, 2011
Evlyn King, age 78, of Grove City, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2011 with her family at her side. Member of Hilock Fellowship Church. Evlyn was the last surviving member of the Bluegrass Edenaires. Preceded in death by husband Carl King Jr; son-in-law Danny J. Thompson and 6 siblings. Survived by daughters Ginny (Charlie) Hootman...

Nancy Thompson
Mar 14, 2011
Nancy Thompson, age 53, of Grove City, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her mother Evlyn King, this past Friday March 11, 2011. Also preceded in death by father, Carl King Jr., and brother-in-law Danny Thompson. Survived by husband Ronnie Thompson; sons, Josh (Tracy) Thompson and Jeremy (Chrissy) Thompson; grandchildren, Rileah,...

Violet Diefenbach
Mar 12, 2011
Surrounded by her loving family, Violet Mae Lubaski Diefenbach went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2011. She was born June 17, 1924 in Urbana Ohio and graduated from Columbus South High School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl L.B. and sons, Carl L. and Joseph W. She is survived by children:...
Homer Crabtree
Mar 9, 2011
Homer L. Crabtree, age 76, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Retired from Federal Glass after 27 years, and then from Vipco after 18 years in 1999. Homer loved sitting on his front porch, feeding his birds and squirrels and had a passion for fishing and hunting. He...

Joe Gartin
Feb 21, 2011
Joe P. Gartin, age 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Lockbourne, surrounded by his family on February 21, 2011. He was born March 23, 1919 in Pleasantville, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Jane Gartin. Joe was Owner and Operator of The Hill Billy Clip Joint Barber Shop...
Eunice Thompson
Feb 21, 2011
Eunice Thompson, age 84, of Columbus, finished her journey and passed away to be with the Lord on February 21, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. Longtime attendee of Southside Baptist Church. Member of the Ohio Farm Bureau and AARP; Proud supporter of the Disabled American Veterans, U.S. Olympic Team, and the children of St. Josephs American Indian School. Preceded...
Grace Spradling
Feb 16, 2011
Grace O. Spradling, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Grace was born June 11, 1929 in St. Albans, West Virginia to Sidney and Mary (Kirk) Ray. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Isaac "Ike", daughter Mary Lou, daughter-in-law Glenna, great-grandson, Nash, 1 brother and 4...

Virgil Wrinkle
Feb 15, 2011
Virgil Leland Wrinkle, age 73, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011. Virgil was a very dedicated member of Parsons Baptist Church for 36 years where he faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, usher and mentor to all. Preceded in death by first wife Betty Wrinkle. Survived by wife Christine Wrinkle; sons, Charles...
Clara Ellis
Feb 11, 2011
Clara Virginia Ellis, age 92, of Columbus, passed away on February 11, 2011. Clara was born December 29, 1918 in Clinton County, Ohio to Louise "LuLu" ( Rhoades) Whitehead and Charles Washington Whitehead. Clara was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother. Flowers, plants, gardening and caring for her dogs gave her many hours of enjoyment. Traits of...

John Zobenica
Feb 8, 2011
John V. Zobenica III., age 58, of Columbus, died February 8, 2011 at VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Served in Vietnam while in the Army. Preceded in death by infant son, Shawn. Survived by parents, John V. and Mary Zobenica of Thornville; brothers, Rick Zobenica of Pleasantville, and Brent (Cheryl) Zobenica of...

Randall Rostorfer
Feb 4, 2011
Randall G. Rostorfer, age 56, of Pickerington, died February 4, 2011 at home. Preceded in death by father Grant Rostorfer. Survived by mother, Marilyn Rostorfer; brother, Rick (Lu) Rostorfer of Baltimore, OH., sisters, Roxanne (Kubby) Keller of Jeffersonville, and Roberta (Art) Crouse of Lockbourne; half-brother, David (Vickie) Boyer of Columbus; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation Monday 4-8...
Hazel Jones
Feb 4, 2011
Hazel "Naomi" Jones, age 90, of Columbus, passed away February 4, 2011 at Scioto Community. Member of Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, Wesley Glen Guild, and OES Triangle Chapter No. 592. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore Jones and their daughter, Sharon Kay. Survived by nephews and nieces, Alan (Rosalie) King, Deborah (Richard) Crabtree, Cheri (Steven) Rice, Jon (Teresa)...

Betty Dorothy
Jan 22, 2011
Betty K. Dorothy, age 74, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by father Charles Little, mother Elsie Little, daughter-in-law Brenda Dorothy, siblings, Mary Griffith, Judy Kimbler, Fred, Raymond, Jackie, and Danny Little. Survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Dorothy Dorothy of ILL., and Steven Dorothy of Columbus; grandson, Jerry Lee...

Angel Cruz
Jan 21, 2011
Angel E. Cruz, age 76, of Columbus, born March 3, 1934 in Puerto Rico, passed away January 21, 2011 at home. Retired Master SGT with U.S. Air Force after 25 years of service and from Ohio Dept. of Mental Health and Retardation after 22 years. Preceded in death by his son, Angel Cruz, mother, Marta Cruz, father, Vincente Cruz,...

Andrew Price
Jan 19, 2011
Andrew "Jack" Price, age 80, of Lockbourne, died January 19, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Retired Police Officer with City of Columbus and retired Deputy Sheriff with Franklin County. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Member of First Baptist Church of Groveport and U.S.T.A. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia "Patty" Price, daughter, Tammy Price, parents Clarence and Bertha...

Carolyn Nelson
Jan 17, 2011
Carolyn S. Nelson, age 55, passed away on January 17, 2011 at Doctors West Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Arbie and Minnie Nelson and sister Patricia Jackson. Survived by fiancé Harold Bright; sister Doris Albert; nephews, Jimmy and Michael Albert; niece, Nicole Jackson. Visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will...
Channing Mason
Jan 15, 2011
Channing Mason, age 38, beloved mate, father, son, brother, and friend, started his next journey very unexpectedly on January 15, 2011. Channing will be missed by his mate, Andrea Nichols and his most precious little daughter, Giovanna, his mother and best friend, Linda (Rock-Mason) Whitacre and step-father Tom; father T. Steven Mason; brother and best friend, Steve (Tami) Mason;...