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Jane Gatliff Obituary

GATLIFF Jane W. Gatliff, 94, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. A graduate of Wilberforce University and Atlanta University (MLS), Jane worked 30 years as a librarian at The Ohio State University, where she attained Assistant Professor Emeritus status upon her retirement. A longtime member of St. Philip Episcopal Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and a former member of the Columbus Chapter of the Northeasterners, Inc. Predeceased by parents Earl and Duanna Gatliff, sister Virginia Otey and brother-in-law Charles R. Otey, Sr. Survived by devoted nephews, Charles R. Otey, Jr. (Velda) and Earl T. Otey, Sr. (Barbara); great- nieces, Katrina (Jason) Turner, Tamarra (fiance, Kevin Youngblood), and Amber Otey; great-nephews, Earl Jr. (Angela) and Charles III (fiance, Lisa Younkin); and six great-great-nieces and -nephews. Celebration of Life 12Noon Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. Philip Episcopal Church, 166 Woodland Ave., where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Fr. Jerome Burns, Celebrant. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To read Jane's extended obituary and sign her online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2012.

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Dr. Gina Love-Walker

January 5, 2012

My condolences to the family. Ms. Gatliff was not only a patient to me, but a woman I truly admired. Each time I saw her, I was left smiling. Her spirit was genuine and full of life. I will always remember her fondly and how well cared for and loved she was by her family.
May God surround you with comfort and peace during this time.

Gwendolyn Broadus

January 4, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

January 4, 2012

Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. We are thinking of you always.

Love Diane and Richard Brown, Mahwah NJ

Jer Brown

January 4, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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