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Joan Welter

Joan Welter

Dec 21, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Gstader Welter was born to Norbert and Florence Gstalder on February 7, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. She was raised in the shadow of the High Level Bridge in Good Shepherd Parish on Toledo’s Eastside. Her Dad worked at an oil refinery.

She loved her two older brothers, Jack, 13 years older and Bob, 10 years older.

She was a child...

Margaret L. "Peg" Wentz

Margaret L. "Peg" Wentz

Dec 19, 2024

Margaret L. "Peg" Wentz (Hemlinger), 83, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her devoted husband, Don Wentz; sister, Sandy Renner (Lee): grandson, James "Max" Tobin; and best friend Karen Havreberg, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Peg was born to Robert and Kathryn Hemlinger on June 22,...

Jay Michael Roach

Jay Michael Roach

Dec 19, 2024

Jay Michael Roach, 65, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. He was born on July 19, 1959, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Richard C Roach and Ava A Roach.

Jay dedicated 33 years of his career to Lamar Advertising as an Operations Manager, where he was a trusted...

Thurman Clifford Farmer

Thurman Clifford Farmer

Dec 17, 2024

On 12/17/2024 Thurman C. Farmer ( Bub, Thurm, Chicker Bob) passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital with his sister at his side at the age of 49.

 Thurman C. Farmer was born on 04/16/1975 at the Naval Regional Medical Center at Camp Lejeune Onslow North Carolina to the late Jimmy Rex Farmer and the late Deborah Jane Church. He graduated from...

Robert Lee Burton

Robert Lee Burton

Dec 17, 2024

Bob Burton of Columbus, Ohio passed peacefully on December 17, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1946 to the late Robert E and Edna L Burton. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter Charlotte Annette and sister Patricia.

Bob is survived by his children, Brenda (Tav) McClellen, Samantha (John) Thomas, Bobby Burton, Tiffany (Jake) McWhirter and...

Kathryn Ann Harris

Kathryn Ann Harris

Dec 16, 2024

Kathryn Ann Harris (Smith), 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 1st 1948 in Columbus, Ohio daughter to the late Arthur and Helen (Pinnick) Smith. 

Kathryn was a compassionate, loving mother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and loved animals.

Kathryn is survived by her children, Gina(Mike)...

George R Follrod Jr

George R Follrod Jr

Dec 15, 2024

George Ronald Follrod Jr(Ron). Age 51 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 as a result of a car accident. Born Monday August 13, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Linda Stover Morrison and George Follrod Sr. Graduated from Westland High School class of 1992.

Married Melisa Winegardner on Friday April 15, 1994, on his grandma and grandpa Stover’s anniversary.

Was...

David Alan Beidelman

David Alan Beidelman

Dec 13, 2024

David Alan Beidelman, 66, died December 13, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. David is survived by his father Lawrence L. Beidelman (Sally), mother Joan E. Keller, sister Kelly L. McCamey, brother Rodney M. Beidelman (Gloria), and half-brother Jason L. Beidelman (Julie), as well as many nieces and nephews.

David was born in Columbus, OH. He joined the Army and served stateside then...

Kathleen S. Gummere

Kathleen S. Gummere

Dec 13, 2024

Kathy S. Gummere, 72 of Circleville, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024. Born in August of 1952, she was the daughter of Beecher and Esther Gummere. Kathy graduated from Whitehall-Yearling High School in 1970. She is survived by her son Michael, grandchildren Brianna and James, sisters and several nieces and nephews. Her love for dogs lasted...

Laird Charles McNeal Jr.

Laird Charles McNeal Jr.

Dec 12, 2024

Laird Charles “Chuck” McNeal, Jr. born 12/26/46 left this world peacefully on 12/12/24 at Riverside Hospital following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth (Miller) McNeal and his father Laird Charles McNeal, Sr. and is survived by brother David Jay (DJ) McNeal of Del Ray, FL.

Chuck was full of life and lead an interesting life,...

Janet Marie Miller

Janet Marie Miller

Dec 11, 2024

Janet Miller (Oldfield) age, 75, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed on December 11, 2024. She was born in Marion, Ohio, in 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Mona Oldfield. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Miller, her longtime partner David Stearns and siblings Dana (Lisa) Oldfield, Carolyn (Jim) Taylor and Cathy (Larry) Murray. Janet was...

Carol Ann Shortridge

Carol Ann Shortridge

Dec 11, 2024

Carol Ann Shortridge of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 81, at home after a long illness surrounded by her family. Born on July 30, 1943, Carol lived a life marked by her loving, caring, and giving nature, and a deep appreciation for the joys of living. She approached life with a contagious enthusiasm...

June Corbett

June Corbett

Dec 10, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of June Corbett, a beautiful soul who brought love and light into the lives of everyone she touched. Born on June 30, 1965, she entered the world with a tender spirit and a giving heart, always striving to brighten the lives of her family and friends.

She was a devoted Mimi who cherished every...

Ralph Phinney

Ralph Phinney

Dec 10, 2024

Ralph E. Phinney, 81, of Columbus passed peacefully away in his home on December 10, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1943 to the late Nelson and Bertha (Fosnaugh) Phinney. Ralph served six years in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War. Ralph was a licensed realtor for 46 years and he enjoyed fishing with his sons and...

Brian W. Osborne

Brian W. Osborne

Dec 9, 2024

Brian W. Osborne, 60, went to be with the lord on December 9th, 2024. He was born on September 21st, 1964 to Freddie and Phyllis (Carroll) Osborne.

 Brian enjoyed watching football (Texas Longhorns), taking care of his lawn, and being with his family and his grandchildren. Brian was a devoted care taker to his beloved mother. 

 Brian is survived by his daughter...

Leandro "Lee" Miller

Leandro "Lee" Miller

Dec 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Leandro “Lee” Miller.

Lee Miller, age 49, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away in his sleep on Sunday December 8, 2024. Lee was a beloved member of our family and community, known for their courage, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Lee was born on August 4, 1975, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many. In early...

Tamarra "Tami" Sue Mockus

Tamarra "Tami" Sue Mockus

Dec 8, 2024

Tamarra Sue Mockus (1946-2024)

 Tamarra “Tami” Sue Mockus (78), of Newark, OH, passed peacefully on December 8, 2024, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Tami was born on October 5, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Donald and Donna Westfall. She graduated from Mifflin High School in 1964 and moved to Newark in the late sixties, spending her days...

Richard E. (Dick) Sloan

Richard E. (Dick) Sloan

Dec 8, 2024

Richard E. (Dick) Sloan, 86, of Columbus, passed away December 8, 2024. Born on March 28, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl and Dortha Sloan. Dick was a 1956 graduate from Galion High School. He retired with 35 years of service from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Fleet Management. Dick volunteered for many years...

Richard Mettke

Richard Mettke

Dec 5, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Paul Mettke on December 5, 2024.

Rick was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Gary Mettke; his father, Gerhard Mettke; and his mother, Erna Mettke.

He is survived by his loving family, including his sister Karoline Bolin and her husband Dave; his brother Karl Mettke and his wife...

Mary K. (Kathy) Morman

Mary K. (Kathy) Morman

Dec 5, 2024

Mary K. (Kathy) Morman

 Mary Kathleen Morman, 72, of Lancaster, died peacefully at Pickering House on Thursday, December 5, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1951, in Columbus to the late Grace L. Loftus and Thomas C. Greiner.

 Kathy was a 1969 graduate of Lancaster High School. Always a fierce and sometimes outspoken defender of those she knew...

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