BISHOPCharles Radford Bishop, 81, passed away at home April 18, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 29, 1928 in Clinchport, VA to parents, Thomas Jackson and Causby Ellen (Gillman) Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six brothers and four sisters. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,...

GRANICKEdward A. Granick, 88, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2010. Ed was a proud veteran of WWII-Navy and was owner/contractor of Town & Country Constr. Co. for 40+ years. He was born in Carbondale, PA but adopted and lived in Columbus for the last 65 years. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna, and his brothers, Stanley,...

MASTONCharles T. Maston, 91, Springfield, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010. Charles was born in Coshocton, OH on October 6, 1918, to Charles W. and Mertis (Bell) Maston, Sr., and is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Luella (Ward) Maston; brother, Norville D. Maston. Survivors include his daughters, Joyce E. Conrad and Lynne (Philip) Spinosi; grandchildren, Tonya (Jeff) Otten,...

CUNNINGHAMSteven A. Cunningham, 55, went home to be with Jesus April 14, 2010. His struggles are now over after a long battle with PKD (kidney disease). He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Byron and son, Benjamin. Steve is survived by his birth mother, Betty Woods; mother, Thelma; mother of his children, Robin Reed; children, Jonathan (Tracey) and...

HARDYClaude Nathan Hardy, Jr., age 68, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010. He was born on September 15th, 1941 to Elvira and Claude Nathan Hardy, Sr. in Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Dorothy M. Hardy. A member and served on the deacon board at the Come As...

GEASEDavid W. Gease, 53, Columbus, father, friend and all around great man, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. David was born to Richard and Naomi E. (McKain) Gease in Columbus, OH., on August 11, 1956, and is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Gease; grandparents, Samuel & Elizabeth McKain and Harry & Helen Gease. Survivors include his daughters,...

ELLISRobert "Bob" Buell Ellis, 68, went to be with his Lord on April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford N. and Mary Ruth (Mason) Ellis and uncle, Buell Mason. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rayma (Smith) Ellis; children, John (Andi) Ellis, Julie (Matt) Stynchula and Holly (Phillip) Clark; grandchildren, Joseph (Amanda)...

TaylorNancy L. Morrow Taylor, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 after a brave fight with liver cancer. She was born to Wayne and Virginia Hughes Morrow on January 26, 1937. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Edward Kindler Sr.; brothers, Bill and Tom Morrow; grandparents, Haymond and Zelda Hughes,...

BOYCERobert George Boyce Sr., 66 passed away April 9, 2010 at 5:15 AM. Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jo; sons, Robert G. Jr. and Chad (Misty); grandchildren, Leah Boyce, Grant Euton, and Alexandria, Danielle and Ashley Jones. Bob was a loving husband and father. He will be dearly missed. A private gathering will be held for...

KRAMERAlbert Thomas Kramer, 83, passed away April 9, 2010. Albert was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jane, Joseph Jr., Betty, Robert and John. Albert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary; sister, Martha; sons, Mark and Frank (Kathy); five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, April 11, 2010...

RIESERSondra J. Rieser, 70, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Sondra was born in Columbus, OH on May 30, 1939 to Paul S. and Virginia (Armstrong) Wolford and is preceded in death by her father; sister, Jo Ann Messersmith; former husband, Harold "Sonny" Shrider. Survivors include her mother, Virginia Wolford; daughters, Melissa (Larry)...

HAGERRoy Clarence Hager, 97, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. Roy was born to Bernard E. and Letha (Adkins) Hager in Columbus on July 31, 1912, and is preceded in death by his parents; one brother and three sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara (William) Patterson, Gloria (Dan) Newhart, Robin (Steve) Devary, Bea Hager; sons, Roy A., Ronald...

DUNNINGWilliam A. Dunning, 90, passed away on April 8, 2010. He was born in Lowellville, Ohio to Reverend William and Grace Dunning. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora (Elliot); sisters, Dorothy Koppel and Lura Farmer; brothers, John and Clarence. Bill leaves behind a step-son, Robert Augenbaugh, of Portland, Oregon; step-grandsons, Elliot and Ryan. He also leaves many...

BlackWilliam E. "Pops" Black, 81, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1928, in Catlettsburg, KY, son of the late Patrick and Lucy Finney Black. William retired from Transport Motor Express with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Helen J. Killian Black; son, Stephen E. (Debra Aljabery)...

LUSTERLarry D. Luster, 73, passed away April 6, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Mark. Larry is survived by his wife, Marolyn; children, Larry and Matthew (Tammy) Luster, Melissa (Lee) Humphreys and Lori (Carl) Naso; sisters-in-law; Carolyn and Bonnie Anelick; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and furry companion, Sugar. Visitation Sunday, April 11, 2010 from...

SHARPMary Isabella Sharp, 80 years of age, Columbus resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010. Mary enjoyed cross word puzzles, collecting salt & pepper shakers, and visiting with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Friend and Nora (Sones) Hoskins, and five siblings. Mary was survived by her loving children, Patrick Sharp,...

FordSamuel A. Ford, 87, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born January 8, 1923, in Franklin County, son of the late Charles and Edith Conners Ford. Sam is survived by his wife, Thelma Graves Ford and many grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at...

SalyerMarcus Salyer, 75, of Grove City passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1935, in Blaine, KY, son of the late Minyard and Beulah Williams Salyer. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Salyer; son, Marcus L. Salyer; daughters, Lisa (Joseph) Knoblauch and Anne-Marie Salyer; brothers, Rothert and Ralph Salyer; sisters, Viva Hylton,...

SmockWilliam F. Smock, 71, of Columbus passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1938, in Lynn, Indiana, son of the late William and Irene Smock. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his son, Richard "Ricky" Smock. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Strope Smock; sons, David (Melissa)...

HikeJohn Hike Sr., 66, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1943, in Portsmouth, son of the late Albert and Pearl Louise King Hike. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Hike and brother, Michael Hike. He retired from General Motors after 30 years...