BrooksRandy E. Brooks, 50, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was born May 27, 1957, in Columbus, son of the late Orlando and Minnie Jane Howard Brooks Jr. In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by a niece, Briana Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Sharon LeMaster Brooks; daughter,...

HARRISBilly C. Harris, 72, of Columbus, went home to be the keeper of the door, February 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Avery and Crete Harris Kirk; sister, Rolene Nungester; brother, Rodney Harris and special friend, Danny Columbro. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sue Harris; daughter, Kim (Steve) McGlothlin; grandchildren, Lindsey...

CASE Edward (Eddie) Case, age 69, of Galloway, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.He was born on March 6, 1938 at White Cross hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Wilbur and Catherine Case, now deceased. Eddie was a Marine Corp veteran and retired from Columbia Gas after 35 years of service. He was a life member of St. Johns...

TRUSLERFrancis E. "Pete" Trusler, 67, Sunbury, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Born to Melvin and Ruth (Hartman) Trusler in Lancaster, Pete is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara (Mettler); son, Clifton "Randy"; sisters, Dorothy and Patty; brothers, Melvin, Gene, Richard, and John. Survivors include his daughters, Francine, Angela (Lawrence), Debora, and Beth (Damon); son, Jeffery (Amy);...

Melendez-GotayJustino Melendez-Gotay, 63, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Minerva Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 19, 1944, in Puerto Rico, son of the late Alfonso Melendez and Antonia Gotay . In addition to his parents, Justino is preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Marquez. He is survived by his wife, Elena Hernandez...

GeeJack H. Gee, age 72, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on February 4 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jack was a loving husband for nearly 40 years, a member of Highland Baptist Church for 30 years, retired from C&O railroad after 29 years, and retired from Pinkerton Security after 12 years. He was preceded...

WEBERRaymond W. Weber, 84, of Grove City, passed away February 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Alma (Simon) Weber; sister, Dorothy and brother, Robert. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret; his daughter, Doreen (Ed) Reeves; and his son, Ron (Lori) Weber. Raymond graduated from The Ohio State University in...

SCHROEDERLinda A. Schroeder, 46, of Grove City, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Fred Adams. Linda is survived by her husband, John; daughters, Jennifer (Keith) Orsbone, Alyssa Schroeder; son, Kyle Schroeder; grandchildren, Paris, Troy; mother, Wilma Adams; sisters, Joy (Terry) Stuff; brothers, Steven (Kenricka) Adams, Wes ( Terri) Adams; father and mother...

CASSADYGlen Thomas Cassady, Sr., 66, of Grove City, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at Arbors West. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Barnum and Lillie Cassady. Glen is survived by his wife, Zelma; daughters, Lillian (Jason) Woods of Myrtle Beach, SC, Marianne Cassady; sons, James Michael Cassady of Myrtle Beach, SC, Shawn Raymond (Kimberly) Cassady of Chester...

PUMMELJohn E. Pummel, Sr., 64, of Grove City, passed away, Sunday, February 3, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late John A. and Lurene (Saffol) Pummel in Shadyside, Ohio. John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Pummel; sons, Michael Smith and Daniel Cole and brother, Charles Pummel. John is survived by his brother, Clarence...

ChiusanoRobert Chiusano, 63, of Columbus, entered into eternal life January 30, 2008 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was born May 23, 1944, in Far Rockaway, NY, son of the late Archie and Angie Chiusano. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia Chiusano; daughters, Donna (Brad) VanFleet and Maria (David) VanVurst; sister, Elaine (Anthony) Fandozzi; granddaughters, Riley,...

RAYNER Robert J. Rayner, 72, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008. Born in Buffalo, NY, on May 18, 1935, Bob is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Marilyn (Wes) Drake and Leah (Edgar) Villalobos; sons, Robert (Becky), James (Kathy), Ronald (Crystal), Brian (Serena) Rayner and Hal (Heather) Lange;...

BREWSTERMary E. Brewster, RN, 82, of Gahanna, after a courages and dignified battle with heart disease, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late George and Pearl (Lee) Flannery in Warren, OH., Mary is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Brewster; daughter, Mary Margaret Woomer; brothers, twin, Joe Flannery...

RobertsThelma Louise Roberts, 83, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Summerville Outlook Manor. She was born June 21, 1924, in New Dover, OH, daughter of the late Russell and Gladys (Fenner) Huffman. In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Roberts and daughter, Beverly Ann Roberts. She was a loving...

George Raymond Staton, Jr. ("Blu By U"), 30 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 as a result of a tragic car accident. George was an avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed living life with lots of family and friends. He was a member of Buckeye Goats, LS1 (GTO) and Columbus racing. He was employed by TOSOH in...

RICHTERShirley A. Richter, 66, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away January 27, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Jeanette (Benline) Shaffer; brother, Jim and stepsons, Alvy Richter III and Darrell Richter. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Alvy Richter; daughter, Sheila (Willie) Bethards; stepson, Craig (Kandee) Richter; grandchildren, Victoriah, Derek, Ehren;...

STRICKLAND Collette R. Strickland, 67, Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, at St. Ann's Mt. Carmel Hospital. Born to the late Angelo and Jenny (Cook) Acocella, Collette is also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert A. Strickland; sisters, Norma, Josephine, and Teresa; brothers, Tony, Edward, Guy, and Patsy Acocella. Survivors include her sons, Robert...

TROUTPhyllis A. Trout, 68, Columbus, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Andrew J. and Mary Jane (Varney) May, Phyllis is survived by her husband of 54 years, Elmer: daughters, Rhonda Felice, Ava (Paul) Finley, Lina (Gary) Ramsey, Barbara (Mike) Swetnam; son, Gregory Trout; grandson's raised as children, Danny Jr, Joseph,...