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Kathryn Kocher
Oct 8, 2008
Kathryn Louise Kocher, age 94, of Columbus, died Wednesday October 8, 2008. Born December 9, 1913 in Circleville to the late Leslie Osborn and Katie (Groom) Woolever. Graduate of Etna High School. She was a member of Southern Way Eastern Star and Thurman Ave. United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald William Kocher; sisters, Jessie Geraldine...

Daniel Easterday
Oct 8, 2008
Daniel Lee Easterday, age 68, of Groveport died October 8, 2008 at home surrounded by his loved ones after a 20 year courageous battle with cancer. Employed with Edwards Insulation for 25 years, Kroger Fuel for 5 years and owner of Sunshine Janitorial for 10 years. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Audrey Easterday and granddaughter, Jessica Easterday....

Anna Bandy
Oct 5, 2008
Anna E. Bandy, age 63, died October 5, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey Boggs, Sr., and Lottie Collins. Survived by husband, Dan Bandy of Columbus; children, Randy Currell of Columbus, Jenny (David) Ramey of Ashville, Lottie (Edward) Scarberry, Angel (Joe) Thompson of Columbus, Shelley (James) Morgan of Williamsport, Daniel, Heather and...

Jeanette Wellman
Oct 5, 2008
Jeanette E. Wellman, age 88, of Pickerington, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Anderson Wellman; brothers, Clarence and Paul Dittman and sister, Florence Draudt. Survived by sons, Henry (Becky) Wellman of Pickerington and James (Karen) Wellman of Mt. Gilead; daughters, Ruth (Charlie) Hancock of Frazeysburg, Oh., Barbara (Jim) Sells of...

Lowell Swentzel
Oct 3, 2008
Lowell Swentzel, age 91, of Columbus, died October 3, 2008 at Woodlands Care Center. U.S. Army Veteran, WWII. Retired from U.S. Postal Service after 34 years of service. Member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Previous memberships and affiliations, South Gate-Potter Lodge No.782 F&AM, Aladdin Shrine, Scottish Rite, Moose Lodge #11, American Legion #164, Southeast Shrine Club, Bexley...

Betty Hutter
Oct 2, 2008
Betty A. Hutter, age 85, of Columbus, died October 2, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Employed with F&R Lazarus from 1944 to 1958. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard Hutter; parents, Virgil and Edith Rasor; brother, John Robert Rasor and granddaughter, Sylvie. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John and Belinda Hutter and James and Amy Nader Hutter all...

Mary Gibson
Sep 24, 2008
Mary J. Gibson, age 77, of Columbus, died September 24, 2008 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Retired from Federal Glass. Preceded in death by son, William Brumfield; daughter and sons-in-law, Agnes and Joe Cannon and Michael Smith; grandson, Joseph Cannon. Survived by daughters, Tracy L. Smith and Deb (Bill) Morgan; grandchildren, Nywana, Crystal, Angie, Matthew, Joshua, Adam, Casey, David,...

Emma Demint
Sep 16, 2008
Emma L. Demint, age 75, of Laurelville, died September 16, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Goldie Martin; father and step-mother Harold and Mayme Martin; brothers, Eugene, Jim and David Martin; sister, Sharon Smith. Survived by husband of 39 years, Danny Demint; children, Donald "Don" (Jan) Kitchen of Ashville, Dianna (Dave) Robinson of Baltimore,...

Pamela Rogers
Sep 10, 2008
Pamela L. Waters Rogers, age 59, of Columbus, died September 10, 2008 at Zusman Community Hospice. Member of VFW Post No. 3426 Firefighters Memorial Ladies Auxiliary. Retired after many years of service in the mortgage banking industry. 1970 Graduate of The Ohio State University in Communication. Preceded in death by, mother, Margaret "Maggie" Connors, father Glen McKinney, sister, Lajuana...

Nick Langley
Sep 10, 2008
Nicholas "Nick" Langley, of Reynoldsburg, age 42, born September 22, 1965 died September 10, 2008. Employed with Beechwood Barber Shop. Preceded in death by father, Nicholas Langley, sister, Greta Langley and brother, Donnie Collins; Survived by devoted wife, Deanna Langley; loving mother Jenny Collins; children, Brittani, Jesse and Jordan; brother, Zach Langley; many loving aunts, uncles, relatives and friends....

Thomas Hechesky
Sep 8, 2008
Thomas Allen Hechesky, age 51, of Columbus, died suddenly on September 8, 2008. Preceded in death by father, Eugene Hechesky and mother-in-law, Pennie Haines. Survived by wife of 22 years, Lennie; daughter, Leigh Hechesky; mother, Virginia Hechesky; sisters, Sue (Ed) Ryan of Pickerington, Kay (Bob) Cirino of Westerville and Carol (Steve) Moore of Ashville; father-in-law, Jerry Haines; sister-in-law, Tami...

Clara Young
Sep 3, 2008
Clara Young, age 95, of Columbus, passed away on September 3, 2008. Born March 17, 1913 in Cordell, KY, the daughter of the late, George and Della Bryant Smith. Also preceded in death by husband, Ivan Young Sr.; son, Ivan Young Jr.; brothers, Luther, Clyde and Cline Smith all of Blaine KY; sisters, Mary Adams of Tampa FL., Willia...

Dona Rinehart
Aug 28, 2008
Dona J. Rinehart, age 87, formerly of Columbus, died August 28, 2008 in South Carolina. Born June 27, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio. Daughter of the late, Russell M. Beckwith and Goldie Aldora Hensley Beckwith Logsdon. She was of the Methodist faith. Member of the American Legion and a professional dancer up until the mid 50?s where she toured all...

Bennie Holbrook
Aug 21, 2008
Bennie H. Holbrook, age 83, of Columbus, died peacefully on August 21, 2008 at his daughter's home in Canal Winchester. U.S. Army Veteran, WWII, Member of American Legion Southway Post #144 and VFW Post #3424. Retired from Anderson Concrete. Avid bingo player. Preceded in death by wife, Helen and son, Bennie Holbrook Jr. Survived by children, Jerry Arledge of...

Susan Raine
Aug 20, 2008
Susan I. Raine, age 74, of Grove City, died at her home August 20, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, George and Dollie Dzodan, daughter, Karen Thomas, grandchildren. Keith Thomas and Cheryl Gollihue, sister, Garnet Darst and brother, George "Brud" Dzodan. Survived by loving husband of 36 years, Larry Raine; daughters, Mary (Butch) Fortuna, Brenda (Ralph) Cossin, Linda (Larry)...

William lll
Aug 15, 2008
William H. Kitchen, III., age 51, of Grove City, died August 15, 2008 at Grant Medical Center. Member of Southwest Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, William H. Kitchen, Jr., brother, Terry Kitchen and nephew, Naaman Kitchen. Survived by wife, Deanna; children, William "Ryan" Kitchen and Sara Kitchen; mother, Nola Kitchen; mother-in-law, Martha Robey; father-in-law, Herb...

Rushie Thompson
Aug 14, 2008
Rushie Fay Thompson, age 80, of Columbus, died August 14, 2008 at home. Was a nurse aid for 42 years of which 30 of those years were with Regency Manor. Preceded in death by husband, Willard L. Thompson; grandson, Louis Cordle; great-grandsons, Cameron Cordle and Khile Justice; parents, George and Silrilda Stepp; sister, Martha Sue Cox; brothers, Charles Marshall...

Helen Peter
Aug 10, 2008
Helen Waneta (Pearce) Peter, age 88, joined hands with Jesus in God's glory on August 10, 2008. She was met by her husband of 66years Leslie, parents, William Franklin Pearce and Leona May (Burkett) Pearce, as well as her brothers, Franklin, John and George. She is survived by her sons, Howard Peter of Columbus, Jan (Linda) Peter of Toledo,...

Randall Swaggerty
Aug 8, 2008
Randall R. Swaggerty, age 50, of Pataskala, was received by his Heavenly Father on August 8, 2008 surrounded by loved ones. Survived by wife, Laurie Swaggerty; parents, Garland and Ruby Swaggerty; grandmother, Oriadell Swaggerty; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and MJ Weatherington; brothers, Michael (Donna) Swaggerty and Jeffrey (Maryann) Swaggerty; sisters-in-law, Leslie (David) Arthur and Lisa (Tom) Russ; nieces and...

Frederick Kreutz
Jul 27, 2008
Frederick "Fritz" W. Kreutz, age 53, of Canal Winchester, died July 27, 2008 at home surrounded by his entire family and close friends. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. President of Kreutz Construction; Member of Southeast Lions Club for 25 years and served as Director and received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Avid Golfer; BX Bowling League and Builders Exchange....