Jeffrey T. VanSickle

VanSICKLE Jeffrey T. VanSickle, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008 from complications due to a work related accident at the age of 50. Jeff was born October 30, 1957 in Newark, Ohio, the son of JoAnne VanSickle of Somerset and the late John T. "J.T." VanSickle. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Sheridan High School. He had a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education and was employed for 12 years with Hydromaster Seeding and Tree Trimming. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and life-long farmer. He embraced the natural world and was a true shepherd who tended his flocks with love and care. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mary-Jo (Partlo) VanSickle; a step-son, Gary Partlo of Somerset; a grandson, Devin Partlo of Louisa, KY; three sisters, Leslie (Ron) Schifer of Marion, Lori (Norm) Baldwin of Thornville, and Lynn (Sam) Mason of Heath; one brother, John VanSickle of Somerset; his mother and father-in-law, Peggy and Clyde Partlo of Lansing, MI; three brothers-in-law, Bill (Edie) Partlo, Ron (Cindy) Partlo and Pete (Sherry) Partlo; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jeff's wife, family and friends would like to thank everyone for the support, thoughts and prayers that they received in the past seven weeks, especially the great staff at Grant Medical Center. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the BOPE-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME in Somerset where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008 with Dave Mason officiating. Burial will be in Somerset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant Medical Center Trauma Unit, 111 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries