Obituaries
Theodore J."Stix" Levingston
LEVINGSTONTheodore J."Stix" Levingston, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and special friend, Melvin. Born to Paul A and Violet E. (Jones) Levingston in Newark, OH on February 25, 1938, "Stix" is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Levingston. Survivors include his daughter, Lorelei (Donald) Tolliver; special companion,...
Nellie Cardosi
CARDOSINellie B. Cardosi, 96, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009. She was a retired bus driver for Southwestern City Schools. Nellie was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star in West Jefferson, Ohio, and a longtime member of the WDI Club in Galloway, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50...
Melvin L. Bush
BUSH Melvin L. Bush, 88, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Bush; parents Harry and Rose Bush; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. Melvin is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday March 24, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047...
Robert Smith
SmithRobert Smith, 71, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born June 10, 1937, in Camp Creek, OH, son of the late Elwood and Katherine Roberts Smith. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by an infant son, Bobby and brother, Mackie Smith. He retired from the City of Columbus...
Annabel Kaiser
KAISERAnnabel Kaiser, 77, of Westerville and formerly of Newark, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Charles and Mabel (Eddleblute) Lane in Stockport, OH, on May 8, 1931, Annabel is survived by her husband of 56 years, William; daughter, Terri (Lee) Slaughter; sister, Arlene (Tracy) Gentry; brother, Allen (Martha) Lane; grandchildren,...
Richard "Rick" Jones
JONESRichard A. "Rick" Jones, 63, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to John K. "Jack" and Lucille (Kennedy) Jones in Columbus on July 17, 1945, Rick is preceded in death by his father; daughter, Stephanie Jones; brother, John Kendrick Jones. Survivors include his wife, Diana (Cooper) Jones; mother, Lucille Jones; daughters,...
Johnny Ray Epley
EPLEYJohnny Ray Epley "John", 37, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to Glory to be with his Lord on March 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia "Pat" Epley; foster mother, Ruth "Nanny" Edwards; grandparents, John E. and Rosemary (Archer) Epley; foster sister, Regina Evans. John is survived by his sister, Tezona (Damont) Miller, Sr.; brother, Leon...
William O'Connor
O'ConnorWilliam "Bill" O'Connor, 62, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1947, in Columbus, son of the late Harry and Lila Swank O'Connor. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Twinkle Innis. He was an avid O.S.U. fan. Bill is survived by his loving...
Myrtle Economy
ECONOMYMyrtle Economy, 79, of Columbus, passed, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at her residence. Born January 2, 1930, in Kermit, W.V., daughter of the late Harlan and Pearlie Salmons Williams. Myrtle volunteered for various charities and was also a member of the V.F.W., Moose Lodge 11 and the American Legion. Myrtle enjoyed gardening, dancing, music, traveling, arts and crafts, and being...
Jan Fairbanks
FAIRBANKSJan Fairbanks, 53, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 5, 1956 to the late Richard Brown and Phyllis Cochran in Columbus, Ohio. Jan is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Larry Fairbanks; daughters, Christy (Daniel) Castle, and April (Jason) Bock; grandchildren, Maddy, B.J., Sam, and Jessi;...
Stephen "Steve"Frederick Mason
MASONStephen "Steve" Frederick Mason, 40, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. Steve was born to the late Gerald and Mary Mason on April 19, 1968 in Columbus. He was a 1986 graduate of Franklin Heights High School. He is survived by his significant other, Lisa; daughters, Caitlyn, Sam, and Maranda; sons, Stephen, Joey, Kevin, and Kory; granddaughter, Kaylea...
Nye Albert Green
GREENNye Albert Green, 91, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Virgil and Lida Green on August 4, 1917 in Greenup County, KY. Nye served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1944, he retired as a Barber after 31 years, and was a member of Briggs Road Baptist Church and a...
Cornelia M. Franks
FRANKSCornelia M. "Connie" Franks, 83, of Gahanna, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Harry and Jewell (O'Sullivan) Clark in Dayton, OH on August 1, 1925, Connie is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Erny Franks. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ernest L."Erny" Franks; daughters, Robyn Purje, Louise (Howard)...
Shirley "Shirl" Ramm
RAMMShirley E. Ramm, 83, of Sunbury, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Alvin and Gladys (Best) Krueger on October 4, 1925, in Cleveland, "Shirl" is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Clifford Ramm; daughters, Barbara Ramm and Linda (Bill) Janeshek; sons, Allen...
Elizabeth Cardani
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...
John Brownrigg
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...
Robert Wentzel
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....
John C"Bud" Wolverton
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...
Chester Bauer
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...
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