John Peter Pestona, age 49, died January 1st, 2006 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Pestona Sr. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Shirley and son Jason. He is also survived by mother, Mitsuko; sister, Tina (Dan) Miracle; brothers, Randy (Nancy) Pestona and Robert (Kathy) Pestona and Tony...

SMITH Holly D. Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2006 at his home. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris J. Smith, daughters Gay and Della; sons Mark, Henry, and Jeff; daughters-in-law, Barbara and Jacqueline; grandchildren, Amber and Devon; his sister Pauline and husband Jim Rose; sisters Ruey and Beaulah; his brother Charles and his wife...

Betty May (Cunningham) Green, 72, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2006. She was surrounded by her children and other family members. She was born on March 3, 1933 in Martins Ferry, OH, which she always called home. She resided in Kirkersville, OH with her son Nathan Green and daughter-in-law Theresa. She was preceded in death...

Thompson,Hazel J. Thompson, age 91 passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessie Deering. Survivors include great-grandson, Scott Deering; great-granddaughter, Angie (Shane) Ward; great-grandson, Eric Fitzwater and many other grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at We Care Health Facility. Arrangements are entrusted to Newcomer...

DoughtyRobert Franklin Doughty, age 88 preceded in death by his wife Elinor Doughty, survived by his son John Doughty and family, son Robert Doughty and family, daughter Jeannine Ralston and family, stepsons Dan Turner, Mike Turner, Roy Turner, Jessie Turner as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A veteran of WWII. He lived his life as he wanted and died...

GANNONMark Gene Gannon passed away December 24, 2005 at his home in Grove City. Born January 11, 1960, to the late Ralph and Jean (Fritz) Gannon, Mark is survived by his wife Karen (Ford); daughters, Kaylie Gannon , Sara and Christina Malone; sister, Clara (Bob) Harding; brother, Matthew (Renee) Gannon; stepmother, Betty Gannon; niece, Krista (Martin) Foy and family; nephews,...

BENNETTEmma L. (McGarvey) Bennett, 78, of Obetz, passed away December 23, 2005 at her home with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Carlton R. (Chick); sons Carl Raymond and Paul Daryl; parents Thomas and Edna McGarvey; sisters Grace Hensley, Mary Beattie, Susanne Davis, Annette Drake; brothers Thomas and Robert. Emma is survived...

WILLIAMSGladys Williams, 77, of Columbus, passed away December 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Letha Burliley and daughter, Yvonne. Gladys is survived by her husband Kenneth Williams; daughters Miriam (Bill) Ratliff, Annette Lee, Karen (Matthew) Smith, Christine (Ken) Kelly; sons, Andy, Michael, John; grandchildren Alicia and Philip Smith, numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister...

Janetta Rose, age 93, born December 2, 1912, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005 at St. Ann's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester. She is survived by niece and long time caregiver, Ann Coletti, Special friends, Mary Calvert and Lil Comerford. A host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Special thanks to great...

Edgar Lee Fairley, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2005. Retired, dedicated employee of Local Ironworkers #172 after many years. He is preceded in death by his father, John C. Fairley and father-in-law, Jeffrey Bellamy. Survived by loving wife of 27 years, Shirley S. Fairley; mother, Myrtle Fairley; mother-in-law, Amelia Bellamy; children, Michael Cappanzzi, Tracy Lee (Larry) Hurt,...

Delores MorelandDelores ("Dee") Priscilla Moreland, formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Delores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a kind and generous friend, neighbor, and homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, painting, vacations, shopping, and family activities. Delores lived a full and enjoyable life....

O'Kelley-DemasMelissa Ann O'Kelley-Demas, age 50 passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a sister Amy Lynn O'Kelley. Survived by husband, Jeffrey; daughters, Ashley and Abbie and son A.J.; parents, Jarrell and Doramae O'Kelley; sister, Vanessa O'Kelley (Dave Santucci); brother, Andrew (Michelle) O'Kelley. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be...

BushGeraldine Bush, 89 of Columbus went home to be with the Lord and saviour on December 13, 2005. Geraldine a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, born on July 25, 1916 to the late Arthur and Lida Harris. A hard working woman, she retired from Panic Dist. and Capitol Jewelry. Geraldine was an active member of the Army-Navy Garrison #097. Preceded...

BOWENRosemary Jean (Millirons) Bowen, 51, of Grove City, born August 25, 1954, passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2005 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon "Bud" and Ruth (Cox) Millirons; son Timothy and brother Vernon (Buddy) Millirons. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband William Michael Bowen; daughter Jaime of...

WILLIAMSRobert "Dewayne" Williams passed away on December 12, 2005, in Grove City. Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle, Dewayne was born November 15, 1965, in Columbus to Glenna Blair Williams who survives. He is also survived by sisters, Deborah Grimsley and Johnetta Jessee; brother Jeffery (Michelle) Williams; nephew, Jason Burdette; nieces, Danyal and Jennifer Bennett, Melynda Jessee and Alyssa Williams. Dewayne...

NELSONBetty Jane Nelson, 80, of Columbus, passed away December 12, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Nelson; parents Casper and Ethel (Sheets) Strickler and sisters Thelma Strickler Martindale and Martha Strickler Smith. Betty is survived by her children Ronald A. Nelson, Kathie (Patrick) Swanson, Barbara (Steve) Clapper, Jeanette (Karl) Maki; grandchildren Jason, Jeremy and Jessica Nelson,...

WareHenry Harrison Ware, Jr., 84 of Columbus passed away December 12, 2005 at Broadview Health Center. He was born on March 2, 1921 to the late Henry and Nellie (Glenn) Ware. Henry is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lindsey; grandson, Brent Byington. He is survived by daughters, Folami Binta, Barbara (Dave) Gantt, Nidia Hayes, Virna (Clint) Byington; several...

BallOrville Dean Ball 79, Columbus passed away Dec. 11, 2005 at Friendship Village. Born June 21, 1926. Preceded in death by wife Maxine, survived by five children; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Veteran of W.W.II and Korea, two Masters Degrees in science, retired from Ohio E.P.A, ordained minister with Evangelical Alliance Church, served God on the airwaves from 1967 to present...

DELONGRoger Allen DeLong, 63, of Orient, passed away December 11, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother Opal DeLong and brothers Don and Carl. Roger is survived by his loving wife Peggy; daughter Tania (Robert) Hall; son Roger James DeLong; grandchildren Bryan and Tyler Beasy, R.J. and Josh Hall, Anthony and Alex DeLong, Ashley Johnson; sister Janice (Tom)...