CARDANIElizabeth F. Cardani, 94, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009. Born to John and Maria (Zolar) Toth in Tuscarawasa County, OH, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bert Cardani; son, Robert Cardani; daughter, Shirley Carlini. Survivors include her son, Patrick (Nancy Myers) Cardani; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, March...

BrownriggJohn Andersen Brownrigg, 82, of Orient, died peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born September 2, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late William and Grace Andersen Brownrigg. John served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1950. He had...

WENTZELRobert E. Wentzel, 84, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II on U.S.S. Cabot CVL-28. Lifetime member of AMVETS Post #89. Retired from Jeffrey Manufacturing after 38 years. Member of St. Luke's Luthern Church. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Lucille Wentzel, wife, Erma L. Puckett....

WOLVERTONJohn C. "Bud" Wolverton Sr., 88, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 after a prolonged illness. Bud's caregivers included his son, John and wife, Marsha and the wonderful, caring, and loving Hospice workers, especially: Deb, Vickie, Kathy, Steve, Susan and others. Bud was employed at Lenox Furnace Co., proudly served his country as a decorated WWII veteran...

BauerChester A. Bauer Sr., 88, of Grove City was received into the gates of eternal life on Tuesday March 3, 2009. He will be greeted not only by our Father, but by his loving wife of twenty five years, Eula Jean Bauer and his youngest son, Roger Bauer. Chet was born September 12, 1920 in Albert, TX. He served in...

LunsfordNorman Lee Lunsford, 73, of Columbus, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1935 in Lancaster, son of the late Lewis and Gladys Dickson Lunsford. Norman is survived by his son, Brian (Betty Jean) Lunsford; daughters, Carrie Lee and Brandie; grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Isennagle; brothers, Donald Lunsford and David (LaRae) Helsel; numerous nieces...

LoveMargaret "Maggie" Love, 69, of Columbus, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born April 27, 1939, in Esserville, Virginia, daughter of the late Fleet and Pearl Stapleton Dean. In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Louis Dean; sister, Viola Cunningham. She is survived by her husband,...

METTLER Dorothy J. Mettler, 70, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2009. Born to Oscar D. and Dorothy L. (Stephenson) Myers in Columbus, OH on March 15, 1938, Dorothy was employed with the State of Ohio, Department of Taxation as a Tax Investigations Agent for the past 20 yrs. Dorothy was a compassionate woman who...

HINES (Brobst)Fauntabelle M. "Fauntie" Hines, 85, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born to Myrle and Ethel (Golden) McKitrick on October 2, 1923, in Columbus, Fauntie is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mildred Zimmerman; brother, Myrle McKitrick Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Jan (Jan) Walton-Rozanski; son, Sam (Gennie) Brobst; grandchildren, Brent (Kelsey) Walton, Jason (Michelle)...

ADAMSMercedes Jane Cutshall-Adams, 87, of Ashville, formerly of Grove City, entered the spirit world on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Preceded in death by eternal companion, Ivan Harold Adams; daughter, Candace; grandson, Seth; parents, John D. Cutshall and Mary Stapleton-Cutshall; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers. Survived by daughter, Doris (Wade) Dunham of Ashville; son, Timothy (Michele) Adams of Westerville; sister, Marcella...

SimonsJohn Henry Simons Jr., 82, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born December 27, 1926, in Columbus, son of the late John Henry and Mary Ellen Still Simons Sr. John served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of V.F.W. Post 495. He is survived by his sons,...

VANCENathan Anthony Vance, age 4 months, passed away March 9, 2009 at Children's Hospital. Nathan is survived by his loving parents, Kyle W. Vance Sr. and Stephanie R. Martin; brothers, Noah J. Noble, Kyle W. Vance Jr., and Kody E. Vance; grandparents, Mark (Beverly) Martin, Robin Rogers, and Danny (Debra) Tackett; great grandparents, Ron (Maryann) Martin, Ed (Eleanor) Evans, and...

BLEVINSJoey Jay Blevins, 47, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Jay and Mary Blevins on November 3, 1961 in Floyd County, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Joey was preceded in death by his brothers, James Blevins, and David Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Little; daughters,...

SOTHARDJeffrey Lynn Sothard, 54, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born to the late William and Mary Jane Sothard on September 9, 1954 in Grove City, Ohio. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife Patty. He is the loving father of Brittany Sothard and Toni (Lou) Fusco; and step-sons, Timothy, Robert, and Adam. Dear brother of...

MADEKER David L. Madeker, 70, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Ralph and Ella (Wheeler) Madeker on March 7, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, David is preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Ralph A. Madeker. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Fletcher) Madeker; father, Ralph Madeker; son, David A. Madeker; brothers, William (Donna)...

GUITNER Eva T. Guitner, "Meme", 81, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Fred and Rose Eing in Corning, OH on August 10, 1927, Eva is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dolores and Rosemary; brother, Carl. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Richard Guitner; daughter, Theresa (Sut) Loscko; sons, Rick (Mary), Mark (Paula)...

SeeleyRenee Ann Seeley, 43, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1965, in Buffalo, NY. Renee was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Forsyth Seeley. She is survived by her father, James A. Seeley; sister, Sherrie Seeley; brothers, Scott (Lisa) Seeley and Eric (Pam) Seeley; nieces, Sara, Caitlin,...

McClaryDennis McClary, 32, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the Kobacker House. He was born October 30, 1976, in Columbus, son of William F. and Mary Langdon McClary Sr. Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, William F. McClary Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Donovan and Jadyn McClary; sisters,...