CHARLESMyrtle Mae Charles, born June 4, 1911, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 9, 2009. She was 97 years old. Preceded in death by her father and mother, William W. and Elizabeth (Martino) Coontz; husband, Lloyd S. Charles; son, Stanley L. Charles; daughter in-law, Norma (Puckett) Charles; and great grandson, Matthew A. Charles. Survived by son, Harold (Nancy);...

LOCKHARTGene R. Lockhart, 69, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at his home. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Lockhart and Mabel Vernon; sister, Mary Lockhart; and brother, Robert Lockhart. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Lockhart; sons, Mark (Debbie) Lockhart, Mike (Valerie) Lockhart, and Ron Lockhart; grandchildren, Kim...

HoffmanShirley M. Hoffman, 84, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1924, in Rochester, NY, daughter of the late William and Ruth Boone Brownell. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her sister, Marion Heller. She is survived by her husband, Leo Hoffman; daughter, Deborah A....

ALBERTINIDoreen Chafin Albertini, 53, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by grandparents, Albert (Lexie) Chafin and Frances Schirl. Doreen is survived by loving husband of 35 years, Michael L. Albertini; parents, Thomas E. (Carrie) Chafin; daughter, Shelly Marie Finnerty (James); son, Michael Thomas (Brandi) Albertini; sisters, Patty (Victor) and Judy (Brad); grandchildren, Tayler,...

HOBBS Ella "Jean" Hobbs, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to George A. and Bertha Marie (Cooley) Robinette in Raul, WV on January 9, 1932, Jean is preceded in death by her father; husband, Carter B. Hobbs; daughter, Peggy Sue Gallagher; son, Daniel B. Smith; brothers, George Taylor Robinette and...

Irene C. Eesley passed away on February 6, 2009 at her home in Grove City, OH. She was born in Warfield, KY, the daughter of William and Pearl Coleman. Following high school, Irene moved to Columbus and worked at Timken Roller Bearing during the wartime effort. In route to daily work she became acquainted with her bus driver, Raymond "Pudge"...

WYNN Lloyd A. Wynn, 80, passed away February 3, 2009 at Pike Community Hospital. Veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy. Born to the late Earl and Jennie Wynn on September 23, 1928 in Lima, OH. Retired from G.M. after 30+ years of service. Lloyd is survived by loving companion, Dottie McManaway; children, Norma Hammonds, Richard (Judy) Wynn,...

AngelettiDaniel Angeletti, 61, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1947 in Columbus, son of the late Strino and Minnie Wright Angeletti. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his brother, William Michael Angeletti. He had over 20 years of service with OTT Door Co. and was...

MICHAEL Max D. Michael, 69, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Born to Richard H and Cora (Adams) Michael in Boone County, WV., on June 4, 1939, Max is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor Michael; sister, Juanita; brother, Richard Michael. Survivors include his son, Randy (Ronda) Michael; sister, Glenna Lee; grandchildren; Justin, April, Joel...

ADKINS Karen S. Adkins, 58, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Virgil A. Buelow and Phyllis (Bolenbaugh) Garman on September 26, 1950, Fort Wayne, IN., Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Adkins. Survivors include her father, Virgil A. (Edna) Buelow; mother, Phyllis Garman; daughter, Jessica Adkins; son,...

PYLEHugh D. Pyle, 79, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Son of Albert and Mae A. (Perry) Pyle, Hugh was born in Brooklyn, NY on May, 11,1929. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris Jean (Gregory) Pyle; brother, Earl Mosely. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle D. (Saeed Kadi) Pyle; son, Walter...

SMITHGlenn W. Smith, 91, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009. Glenn was born to the late Frank and Emma Smith on March 14, 1917 in Grove City, Ohio. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Martha, who passed away in 2001; half sister, Elta Koehler; and half brothers,...

BRECKENRIDGE Rose Mary Breckenridge, 61, of Edmond, OK and formerly of Grove City, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Born to Antonio and Thelma F (Roy) Lombardo in Logan, WV., on March 12, 1947, Rose "Bud" is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward "Duke" Breckenridge; brother, Jim Lombardo. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Mansbridge, Katrina (Donnie)...

ROBNETDorothy Ann Robnet, 82, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009. Dorothy was born to the late Louis and Anna Cappellini on March 13, 1926 to in Columbus. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles Robnet; children, Carolyn (George) Roberts, Donald (Louanne) Robnet, and Sandi Wolery; grandchildren, Christine, Barbara, John, Dawn, Lindsey, Casey, and Billie; great...

JacksonDouglas L. Jackson, 67, of Ashville, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1941 in Columbus. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Forest H. Jackson. He was honorably discharged from the Army and Navy. Doug was employed by General Motors (Columbus) for 11 years. After leaving G.M., he worked briefly as...

BoucherHerbert Boucher, 89, of Orient, went to be with the Lord January 27, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born September 27, 1919, in Franklin County, son of the late Clarence and Rose Leach Boucher. In addition to his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford and Raymond Boucher; favorite uncle, John R. Whitney. He served...

WILLIAMS Barbara Williams, 61, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Bright; siblings, Steve and Dorothy Bright. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Larry; daughters, Sherry (William) Jordan, Chris (Eddie) Corbin, Kimberly (Timothy) King, Candy (Ray) Evans, and Cindy (Ronald) Evans; sisters, Linda (Dean) Gilkerson,...

COOLEYLouise K. Cooley, 95, passed away at St. Ann's Hospital on January 26, 2009. Born to Joseph and Mabel Knipper on October 27, 1913. Louise is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles Cooley, who always called her "my Ever Ever Girl". Louise taught a children's class at the Champion, Ohio Presbyterian Church, enrolled at Youngstown University, became a...

CastleBilly Castle, 72, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at We Care Health Facility. He was born October 20, 1936, in Gallipolis, son of the late Garfield and Wilma Thivener Castle. Billy retired from Arrow Concrete with 32 years of service. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. Billy was a devoted husband and wonderful father....

WHITTENNancy Whitten, 73, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 after a 20 year battle with cancer. Nancy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Forrest D. "Wimpy" Whitten; son, Delos F. (Janet) Whitten; daughters, Linda (William) Mees, and Thelma "T.J." (Donovan Exley) Whitten; grandchildren, Jennifer, Deanna, and Christopher Whitten, Sarah (Jordan) Cramer, and William Mees; "adopted" loved...