KerschnerLeonard "Hoot" Kerschner Jr., passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010. Survived by his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway Grove City, with the memorial service beginning at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Mission,...

PARRISHWillie Odell Parrish, 71 years old, Grove City resident, passed away on Saturday, March 27th, 2010. Willie retired from the US Army after serving 22 years, 101st Airborne Division, Military Police, Special Forces, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He was a Martial Arts instructor in Korea and a Boy Scout Leader in Fort Ritchie, Maryland. Willie was a very dedicated,...

SMITHKenneth S. Smith, 62 of Columbus, passed away March 27th 2010 at Riverside Hospital. Kenny graduated from Granville High/Heath Area Vocational School where he earned the Rockwell Award as the Outstanding Vocational School Student/Machinist. Founded, Owned & Operated Machine Tool Rebuilders in Columbus for 25 plus years. Member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Granville Ohio. Preceded in death by parents, Alice...

DANIELSON Frank H. Danielson, 80 years old, Columbus resident, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served in the Korean Conflict. Frank enjoyed woodworking and an avid collector of ceramic eagles. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. and Mary (Hahn) Danielson, sister, Caroline Higginbothan, brother, Glen...

Abbott (nee Simons)Angie Abbott, 43, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Odyssey House. She was born October 21, 1966, in Dearborn, MI, daughter of Floyd and Melba Hook Simons. In addition to her parents, Angie is survived by her husband, Joe Abbott; son, Christopher; daughters, Nicole, Nina and Christina; stepdaughter,...

EVANSNaomi "Ruth" Evans, 71 years old, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Ruth was a longtime Hilltop resident, member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, and truly enjoyed being with her family. Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Estil and Jessie Evans. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Duke, and three grandsons: Everett, IV "D.J.",...

Louis S. Palmer, 87, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on March 24, 2010. Mr. Palmer was a resident of Fairlawn, Ohio for 42 years until November 2007. His wife Rose (Hansen) Palmer preceded him in death on March 21, 1995. Mr. Palmer is survived by four children, Stephen L. of Lexington, Massachusetts, Laura J. of Richfield, Ohio, Gregory A. of...

RITCHIECraig A. Ritchie, 46, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Craig was born to Herman L Ritchie and Sandra L. Sells on May 22, 1963, and is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Ida & Orville Sells; brother-in-law, Mike Tindall. Survivors include his mother, Sandra L. Bell; daughters, Teresa and Amber Dillon;...

LusterMark Luster, 51, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Doctors West. He was born January 16, 1959, in Columbus, son of Larry and Marilyn Pierce Luster. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his son, Lucas (Britny) Luster; fiancé, Mary Manter; stepson, John Glispy; stepdaughters, Kara Hauprich, Misty Bartley and Angela Glispy; brothers, Larry and...

RICHARDSONScott A. Richardson, 54 years old, Grove City resident, formerly of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed on Monday, March 22nd, 2010. He was a Naval Veteran who served on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Scott was a history buff, avid racing fan, built custom cars, Ohio State Buckeye fan, and a master wood craftsman. He was employed at Scorecards Unlimited. Scott was...

PIERCEMarvin J. Pierce, Sr., 52, Delaware, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010. Marvin was born in Columbus, OH to James and Irene (Blair) Pierce on October 16, 1957, and is preceded in death by his father, James Pierce. Survivors include his mother, Irene Pierce (Richard) Stackpole; daughter, Sarah (Robert) Carter; sons, Marvin (Ginny) Pierce Jr and Kevin Pierce, Dave and...

QUEST Dorothy Mae Quest, July 28, 1930 - March 19, 2010. Survived by brother, Louis; and furry companion, Shiloh. Graveside service at Pioneer Cemetery, Westerville, March 25, 2 p.m.

VARGAEva Jeney Varga, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2010. Born December 18, 1925 in the city of Marosvásárhely, Hungary. Eva maintained a cultured life and despite the ravages of World War II she carried her Magyar heritage proudly to the end. Residing...

BROWNRobert Cleveland Brown, 86 years, resident of Orient, went peacefully to the Lord on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. He served in WWII, The Korean Conflict and Vietnam, and retired from the Air Force after 26 years. Bob always showed the best face of America to the world, touching lives especially in his ESL classes in post-war Japan and Vietnam. A...

FLOODHelen M. Flood, 71, Columbus, passed away Sunday March 21, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Columbus to the late Leo and Lola (Brooks) Davis. Survivors include her daughter, Helen McCoy; son, Dwaine "Lee" Davis; sister, Donna "Susie" Martin; aunt, Jean (Don) Hill; grandchildren, Lauren, Leslie, Jacob, Joshua, Jared, Joel; great-grandchildren, Lola, Luke, Bella, Josh, Amberlynn,...

GROVESDonald E. Groves, 89, of New Albany, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010. Don was born in Licking County to the late Ed and Tillie (Corbin) Groves and is survived by family and friends. Don was a life member of Elks Lodge #37, was a Golden Eagle at the Linden Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a WWII Navy Veteran....

CULP-MINOR-BARRY, MARGARET9/12/1918 - 3/18/2010 Margaret Lucile Culp, 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvanis Spencer Barry and Emma Jane Probst; as well as her husband, Charles; brothers, Raymond, John and Kenneth Barry; sisters, Nillie Dillon and Helen Farnsworth. Loving mother and grandmother to children, Barbara Seiber, Robert (Debbie) Minor and Lee (the late Loretta) Culp; grandchildren, Debra...

DAWSONCurtis Allen Dawson, 55 years old, resident of Bloomingburg, passed away Wednesday, March 17th, 2010. Curtis enjoyed football, fishing, golfing, and camping. He had a wonderful sense of humor, loved children, family and friends. Curtis was survived by his loving family, parents Charlie and Anna (Wilson) Dawson, beloved step father, Bud and Georgeanna Hafer, step children: Roy, Rachel, Lisa, Kevin,...