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Loretta Needs Obituary

NEEDS Loretta R. Needs, 71, of Baltimore, Ohio, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of the Amberly Garden Club. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard L. Needs; sons, William R. (Theresa) Needs of Bainbridge, Ohio and Charles Needs of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Elizabeth (Brian) Runyon of Baltimore, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kyle Needs, Christopher (Kathy) Needs, Shawn Needs, Kelsey Needs, Ashlee Runyon, Chase Runyon; two great- grandchildren, Dylan Needs and Connor Needs; brother, Brain Gatewood of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; sisters, Ruth (Ferdinand) Tellings of Lancaster, Ohio, Roberta Gatewood of Pickerington, Ohio, and Carla (Larry) Hoskins of Fredrickstown, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren Lindsey Needs and Hadyn Needs, parents William and Viola Gatewood, three brothers William P., James M., and Richard L. Gatewood. Funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 207 S. MAIN ST., BALTIMORE, OHIO 43130 with Pastor Tom Dove officiating. Burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore, Ohio. Friends may visit Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given to Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 1, 2010.

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William & Shirley Epley

April 2, 2010

Richard:

Our thoughts are with you at the the time of your loss.

Janet Anderson

April 1, 2010

Richard and Christopher and SHAUN, THE REST OF THE FAMILY. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PARYERS. JANET. SCOTT. ERIC. AND ANGEL.

Mildred L Hayes

April 1, 2010

Richard and the rest of the family, my deepest sympathy. you are in my paryers. MILDRED Hayes

April 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 1, 2010

The Class of 1956 from South High School is so sorry to learn of Loretta's passing. To Richard and the rest of her family we send our deepest sympathy. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Rebecca

April 1, 2010

Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. May peace find your hearts soon.

Brian(Rebecca)and Zack Alexander

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