WOODSONAlfred E. Woodson, 85, Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. Alfred was born in Columbus, OH on April 11, 1925, to Charles and Ruth (Banks) Woodson and is preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Fred Reed and Mary Woodson; brothers, William (Bertha) and Charles (Phyllis) Woodson. Survivors include his sister, Anna Lee Banks of Chicago; many nieces,...

PIERCERobert E. Pierce, 77, of Columbus, OH, passed away March 13, 2011. He was born in Charlotte, NC to Herbert and Ruth (Zeisler) Pierce. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving family includes, daughters, Susan Mogan, Kimberly Schrack, Sharon Farrar, son, Brian Pierce, sisters, Annette Snider, Mary...

DAVISSONCharles Stephen Davisson (Steve) was born September 15, 1948 in Sardis, West Virginia. Steve passed away on March 13, 2011, surrounded by friends and family, after a long battle with lung cancer. Steve loved music and golfing; but, more than that, he loved his family. Steve was the son of Denzil (dec.) and Bernadine Davisson and had seven siblings: John...

PEAKEGeraldine L. Peake, 74, loving mother and grandmother, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Baltimore, OH to Charles and Lucille (Kinney) Leach. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary Ryan, brother, Charles Leach and granddaughter, April Woodrum. Surviving family includes, daughters, Judith (Ernest)...

WILSONBarbara Ann (Hawthorn) Wilson, 74, passed away March 9, 2011 in Fairborn, OH. She was born January 24, 1937 to George and Edna Hawthorn in Middletown, OH. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Randall Lee. She is survived by her children, Stephen Dale (Vonda) Wilson and Tonya Lea (David) Rahrig; siblings, Clifford Charles...

BAILEYJohn P. Bailey, 73, Johnstown, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, unexpectedly. John was born in Grahn, KY on November 14, 1937, to Shirley Wayne and Hazel (Carroll) Bailey, and is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Catherine (Bailey) Lilley. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Karin (Gentz) Bailey, daughter, Diana (Jack) Bookhamer; sons, Stuart (Lynn)...

OHDERichard L. Ohde, 67, left this world to go to a better place peacefully on March 9, 2011 while surrounded by love. He was born June 8, 1943 to the late James and Jean Ohde, and was preceded in death by brothers James and Floyd, and sister Elizabeth. Rich leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Nancy, and will live...

Pickett Ronald Lyle Pickett, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2011. He was born August 25, 1929 in Salem, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Gladys Pickett; and siblings, Norman, Francis and Benjamin. Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Mary Jane; children, Stephen (Karen) Pickett,...

AUSTINCharles Edward Austin of East Cleveland, Ohio enjoyed 95 wonderful years of life. He was born July 4, 1915 and departed this life on March 3, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his beloved wife Tennie, daughters: Kathy Conner, Sylvia Brown, and Marilyn Barr; sons Carl, Stanley, and James. Charles was raised by his grandparents on a farm...

Ripley Helen R. Ripley, 70, of Greenfield, OH, passed away March 7, 2011. She was born November, 13, 1940 in Stollings, WV. Helen is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Jane Scott; and brothers, George and Teddy R. Scott. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas C. Ripley; children, Tammy (Stephen) Erb, Thomas (Stella) Ripley, Gregory Ripley,...

CAINMerle E. Cain, 69, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Merle was born in Columbus, OH on August 19, 1941, to Arthur and Velva (Bush) Gordon and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles D. Cain; sister, Helen Darst; brother, Albert Gordon. Survivors include her three sons, Charles A. (Kathy), Harold (Linda) and Jeffrey (Colleen) Cain; brother,...

THOMPSONCharles "Hap" Thompson, 70, of Grove City, OH, passed away, March 8, 2011. Born February 28, 1941 in Columbus, OH to Marvin and Doris (Hasting) Thompson whom preceded him in death. Hap was a graduate of Grove City High School and was employed by Columbus Coated Fabrics for over 30 years. He was a member of Grove City Elks and...

DYSARTHoward Lee Dysart, 78, passed away March 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Ethel and wife, Connie. Howard is survived by his sons, Howard (Cathy), Lendy, Robert (Leigh Ann) and Johnnie; siblings, Myrtle Murphy and Wayne; grandchildren, Bobby, Kimberlyn, Joshua, April, Ashley and Erick; as well as several great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, March 12, 2011...

PIRRONEKaren S. Pirrone, 68, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. Karen was born in Harrisville, WV on January 29, 1943, to Hiram and Ernestine (Kelley) Deem and is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jack Deem. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Charles Pirrone; daughters, Heather and Andrea Pirrone; sisters, Frances (Melvin) O'Dell and Geraldine (Donald)...

FIJOLEKJeff Edward Fijolek, 44, of Columbus, OH, passed away March 7, 2011. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on October 1, 1966 to Jerry E. Fijolek and Karen Feeney, and they survive. Other family includes, wife, Deca Fijolek, sons, Derek Gage Fijolek, Trent Edward Fijolek, sister, Jennifer Lynn McDaniel, brother, Daniel G. Fijolek. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to...

Tyler Anthony Bronson, 34, of Columbus passed away March 7, 2011. He was born September 15, 1976. Tyler is survived by wife, Jenny Bronson; parents, Jerry and Judy Bronson; children, Cole Bronson and Taylor Bronson; siblings, Trenda (James) Kitchen and Troy (Anita) Bronson; grandmother, Glenna Puccetti, nieces, Kaylee, Kelsey, Tyita and Kaitlin; nephews, Conner and Robin; and many friends. Tyler...

ZENGLER-TIGYERBona "Chris" Zengler-Tigyer, 61, passed away March 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Jacynthe Dismeier; sister, Freda Davis and husband, Michael. Chris is survived by her daughters, Toni (Joe) and Teri (John Peterson) Tigyer; grandchildren, Brooke (Matt) Tigyer and Joseph; niece, Laura Davis; friend, Pam; and many beloved pets. Chris will be missed by...

LAUGHLINJanine Marie (Luckhaupt) Laughlin, 51, of Galloway, OH, passed away March 6, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, OH on May 28, 1959 to Richard and Barbara (Lee) Luckhaupt. She was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School in 1977. She married Bryant M. Laughlin on October 27, 1979. Janine enjoyed decorating, attending to her crafts and...

McMahanJereline McMahan, 62, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born June 9, 1948, in Spartanburg, S.C., daughter of the late James and Lizzie Mae Ballenger McMahan. In addition to her parents, Jereline was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Mae and brothers, Robert,...

Spies Lee A. Spies, 52, of Orient passed away of heart failure March 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1958 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by father, James; and brother, David. Lee is survived by his loving wife Anjela; mother, Kay; daughter, Nicole; brother, Steve (Nancy); niece and nephew Melanie and Dustin; and...