Obituaries
James J. Parfitt Jr
Jan 22, 2012
James J. Parfitt, of London, Ohio, passed away January 22, 2012, at OSU Hospital as a result of a brain aneurysm. Jimmy loved life, his family, and the "Pittsburg Steelers!" He attended Franklin Heights High School and served in the US Army. He is survived by his son, James (Jennifer) Parfitt III, of Grove City, OH; parents, Rick and Carol...
Primo J. Pagura
Jan 21, 2012
PAGURA Primo J. Pagura, 78, Columbus, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was a Korean War Veteran, retired from Columbus Showcase and was a member of Moose Lodge #1427. A talented carpenter, Primo used his gift to create beautiful bird houses and feeders. Primo was born June 9, 1933, and is preceded in death...
Michael Crisp
Jan 20, 2012
CRISPMichael Roscoe Crisp Sr. "Pops" 66, went to join his family in heaven Fri. Jan. 20, 2012, he died at his home. Mike was born in Portsmouth, Oh July 1,1945. He retired from Kroger Bakery after 38 yrs of service, he served in the U.S. Army, was a member of IBCTGM Union Local #57 and was of the Baptist faith....
Maxine Thompson
Jan 20, 2012
THOMPSONM. Maxine (Spurlock)Thompson, 89, of Columbus, formerly of Morrisvale, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2012 in Columbus at Columbus West Park Nursing Facilities. She was born in Leet, Lincoln Co., WV. , on November 15, 1922. She was retired from Columbus Public School System as a teacher's aide at West Board & Dana Elementary Schools....
Othel F. Jefferson
Jan 20, 2012
JEFFERSONOthel F. Jefferson, 78, of Columbus, passed away January 20, 2012. Surviving family includes his wife Charlene, 9 children, 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00am, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH, where funeral services will begin at 11:00am following the visitation at...
William D. Gensure
Jan 19, 2012
GENSUREWilliam Gensure, 62, of Columbus, OH passed away January 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Phyllis Brinkle. Surviving family includes loving wife, Sandra Gensure, sons, Tim (Donna) Gensure, Jason (Lovenia "Punky") Gensure, mom, Jean Cooper, brother, John (Janet) Cooper, grandchildren, Gracie and Kira and other family members, Mike (Sue) Pfadt, Brenda Green and Robert...
Charles L. Hummel
Jan 18, 2012
HUMMEL Charles L. Hummel, 59, died suddenly January 18, 2012. Survived by wife, Deborah A. Hummel; daughter, Penney Neuman; sister, Charlene Hummel; sister, Wilma Funk; sister, Janie Bailey; brother, Jimmy Thompson; brother, Clyde Bail. Funeral Wednesday 1-3 p.m. at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
William F. Watt
Jan 18, 2012
WATTWilliam F. Watt, 85, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Bellaire, OH on November 21, 1926, to Robert R. and Grace (Korell) Watt and is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 63 years, Adalyn M. (Barstow) Watt; brothers, Ralph and George Watt; sister, Vivian Bradtka. Survivors include his...
Lee Berry
Jan 18, 2012
BerryLee Eugene Berry, 84, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following an extended illness. He was born October 11, 1927 in Crescent, OK, son of the late James and Mamie Pearl Berry. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. He served in the Navy during...
James E. Sharon
Jan 17, 2012
SHARONJames E. Sharon, 74, of Westerville, OH, passed away January 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margaret Sharon, wife, Wanda Mae (Schmidt) Sharon, son, James Sharon Jr. and his sisters. Surviving family includes daughters, Sunday Schlaegel, Sandy (Tim) Prawdzik, Debbie (Ron) Hall, grandchildren, Michael (Erika) Schlaegel, James (Jennifer) Sharon III, Shannon Kobi, Joseph and...
Rick Duke
Jan 17, 2012
DUKE Ricky Bryan Duke, 50, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2012. He was born October 25, 1961. Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ocie and Earl Jackson and George and Ginnie Duke and son, Wyatt. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Sandra Duke; children, Ricky (Karen) Duke, Jordan, Lindsey, Austin and...
Bentley Michael Cummings
Jan 17, 2012
Bentley Michael Cummings, 3 months, went to heaven on January 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ryleigh. His parents are Michael and Heather Cummings, sisters, MacKenzie, Madison, brothers, Austin, Jacob, Trentin, Tyler, grandparents, Kenneth (Sue) McElRavey, Mindy (Mike) Cummings, aunt, Kendra Andersen, uncle, Jamie McElravey, aunt, Heather Talbot and families. Visitation will be held from 9:00...
Kathy A. Lester
Jan 16, 2012
LESTERKathy A. Lester, 54, of Columbus, OH passed away January 16, 2012. She was born in Columbus, OH on September 5, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Greenwald and Barbara Rhyan, daughter, Danielle M. Friend and sister, Tamara Hinton. Surviving family includes, loving husband, Danny W. Lester sons, Mark Greenwald, Danny W. Lester, sisters, Choo (Ronald)...
Kendall Dale Knowlton
Jan 16, 2012
KNOWLTONKendall Dale Knowlton, age 89, of Columbus, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at Country Club Retirement Center. He was born in New Marshfield, Ohio to late Arch and Mary (Sickels) Knowlton. Kendall was a graduate of Athens High School; Class of 1940. He retired in 1984 from Boeing (formerly Rockwell International). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Shirley Clifford
Jan 16, 2012
CLIFFORDShirley A. Clifford, 76, of Columbus, OH, died January 16, 2012 at home. Mrs. Clifford was born January 29, 1935 to Lawrence and Flora Perdue. She loved Christmas Eve when all the family would get together and open their presents. She loved the 4th of July cookouts with the family. She loved to go gambling with her girls. She is...
Alvin E. Dudley
Jan 16, 2012
DUDLEYAlvin E. Dudley, at peace at last. Alvin was preceded by parents, Herman and Daisy Edward Dudley; brothers, Charles and Allen; sisters, Rowena and Connie; dear friend and sister in law, Glendine Dudley; father and mother in law, Ray and Esta Moore. Alvin is survived by his wife of 48 ½ years Wilma; son, David; daughters, Robbin (Travis) Hicks, Amy...
Flora Schoch
Jan 15, 2012
SCHOCH-GUTHEIL-GANTZShare your stories and memories at a gathering in honor of Flora on Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 2-5 pm at The Ravines at Quail Creek, 2190 Ravine Woods Dr., Grove City, OH 43123. Please bring any mementos and photos of her life. Light refreshments will be served. Flora E. Schoch, 101, passed away January 15, 2012. Flora was a...
William E. Truax
Jan 15, 2012
TruaxWilliam "Bill" Truax, 57, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at St. Ann's. He was born August 27, 1954 in Columbus, son of the late Lawrence and Lillian Hicks Truax Sr. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Truax Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Truax; ex-wife and friend,...
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