Hill-Dew Barbara Jean "B.J." Hill-Dew, age 57. Born on November 23, 1950 to the late Robert J. and Alwilla Butler Hill. She was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at Kobacker House Hospice. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Hill, Manson Hamilton, and Delores Rogers. She is survived by siblings, James...

MARTINGlenna M. Martin, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Born to the late Harold and Nellie (Fitzpatrick) Coey in Columbus, Glenna is survived by her husband, of 56 years, Clarence; daughters, Vicky (Frank) Demandante and Debra (Ken) Abraham; grandchildren, Nicole, Jennifer, Billy, Jamie; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Faoiz. Glenna retired after 30 years with the PUCO....

MCCLASKEY Cecil E. McClaskey, 79, Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Cecil C. and Clelia (Wheeler) McClaskey in Huntington, WV, Cecil is also preceded in death by his wives, Leola (Dye) and Christine (Cotton) McClaskey; brothers, Cecil Clay Jr. and Paul McClaskey; sister, Melva McClaskey. Survivors include his sons,...

EMERSONWesley C. Emerson, Grove City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at his residence. Born to Charles and Florence (Harshfield) Emerson, Wesley is preceded in death by a brother, Bill. Survivors include his wife, Anita (Tekell) Emerson; daughters, Rachel (Seth) Hiser, Sarah and Tiffany Emerson; sister, Aleatha (Blaine) Moyer; brother, Charles (Joan) Emerson; grandson, Dietrick Hiser.Wes lived as...

HICKS Norman Dale Hicks, Sr., age 72 of Canal Winchester, passed into Eternal Life on February 19, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Emmett and Edith Hicks, brothers Richard and Kenneth Hicks and grandson Joey Hicks. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Bernice, sons Norman Dale, Jr. (Donna), Edward Buns (Joe Davy), Greg Buns (Kala), Steve Klein (Brandy);...

MOSERMaria Moser, 37, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 18, 2008. Maria was born on May 5, 1970 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and was adopted by parents, Edward and Rosa Klank who preceded her in death. Maria was always a joy to be around and truly cared for those around her. She was devoted to her family, friends and her...

BradfordBetty Bradford, 75, of Columbus passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born May 31,1932, in Michigan, daughter of the late James and Bessie (Ogden) Donahue. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm "Mac" Bradford; son, Michael Robinson; sisters, Birdie M. Bailey and Kathleen Farmsworth; brothers, Jimmy and...

Thomas Marion Major went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 17, 2008. Born June 19, 1924 to Marion and Esther Major in Frankfort, Indiana. One of five children: Martha Schaffer, Harry Major and Madge Lund, all deceased. Survived by wife, Merle Marie (Patty) nee Hancock whom he married September 24, 1949, sister Pearl McIntosh of Frankfort, Indiana, children Jeffrey,...

LOMBARDOAs of Monday, February 18, 2008, our lives will never be the same. After 70 years, Jim Lombardo released his soul into the arms of our savior, Lord Jesus Christ. He accomplished many honorable things in his life, but his pride and joy was his family. A devoted and loving husband to Betty, his wife of 44 years; dad to...

BURGOONJaynet Lee Burgoon, 70, of Darbydale, passed away February 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Burgoon. Jaynet is survived by her daughters, Connie (Greg) Caudill, Donna (Richard) Kosydar; son, Gary Mangus; grandchildren, Brooke, Kimberly and Stephanie Kosydar, Bret and Conrad Mangus, Shawn and Jason Caudill; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brant Caudill; sister, Ree Martin and...

POLLARDVeronica Jane Pollard, 34, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Dunn. Veronica is survived by her husband, Dwayne Pollard; children, Derrick, Darrion, Savannah and Dathan; mother, Vicki (Bobby) Hammond and brother, Lonnie Dunn. Veronica attended the Church of Christ Christian Union in Mount Sterling. Funeral services will...

MCGILLSandra J. McGill, 61, of Grove City, passed away February 16, 2008. Sandra is survived by her husband, Daniel McGill; daughter, Cindy (John) Frabott; son, Landon Vance and grandchildren, Aaron, Tiffany, Cassandra, Megan, Alexandria and Kyle. Sandra enjoyed traveling and loved the Ohio State Buckeyes. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral...

DIVITOJeanne DiVito, 79, of Orient, passed away February 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Lillian (Warth) Sanders. Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Butch) Rodgers; grandchildren, Tammie (Richard) Crump, Gregg Martin; 5 great-grandchildren, Josh, Nick, Matthew, Steven, Cassie; brother, Bill Sanders and sisters, Mick Schreiber, Irene (Jim) Cottrill and Janice (Jim) Johnston; numerous...

CurrentTim Current, 60, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008 in Whitesburg, KY. He was born June 8, 1947, in Franklin County. Tim is preceded in death by his father, Preston "Odell" Current; uncles, Bo and Chuck Rowland. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam and was a member of Amvets and the Eagles. Tim is survived by...

Mary A. Cunningham, 70, of Westerville, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008, at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born October 28, 1937, in Lima, daughter of the late Delbert C. and Ann Stewart. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Mary and Ned Gordon. She belonged to the Women of the Moose...

SmithAmelia Mae Smith, 91, of Pataskala, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Northview Senior Living Center in Johnstown. She was born August 11, 1916, in Pataskala, daughter of the late Charles Voorhees and Marie Tatham Voorhees Welch. In addition to her parents, Amelia is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Moore Smith and sister, Eileen Mohr. She was...

BALDREERobert "Carney" Edward Baldree, 57, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008. Robert was a member of the Columbus Chapter of the Avenger Motorcycle Club. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Baldree. Robert is survived by his wife, Carolyn "Sue" Baldree; daughters, Jacquie (Chris) Lemaster, Becci (Jim) McDowell, Dawn (Lee) Wright; son, Robert...

BARNETTEDonald "Don" Lee Barnette, 55, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Don was a life long truck driver who has spent the past five years as a bus driver for Laidlaw, a job that he greatly enjoyed. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leota Barnette. Don is survived by his loving wife, Karen;...

VanAn C. Van, 39, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1968, in Saigon, South Vietnam. An is survived by his wife, Nhung Nguyen; son, Quan Van; daughter, Christina Van; father, Chi C. Van; brothers, Hung Van and Nghia Van; sisters, Phung Van and Tan Van. He is preceded in death...