Obituaries

LaVon Harrison

Jan 24, 2020

LaVon Jolene Harrison was embraced by God the early morning of Friday, January 24th, 2020. Born in Salina, KS in 1941 she joins her Mother Zelta Smaka, Step Father Frank Smaka of Azle, TX, Father Lloyd Edward Wilcox of Topeka, KS, sisters, Joan Jones of Dallas, TX and Beverly Wilcox of Salina, KS. Survived by sister Lloydena Jean Richards,...

Robert Blevins

Jan 24, 2020

Robert (Bob) Blevins born April 16, 1976 passed away peacefully while sleeping in the home that he loved on Friday January 24, 2020 at the age of 43. Bob was a beautiful soul that was kind and giving, a person that would stand up for the underdog and ensure fairness. Bob's greatest joy in life was his family, he...

James Klingshirn

Jan 22, 2020

James Paul Klingshirn of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 22nd, just shy of his 71st birthday. Jim was born February 3rd, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to Edward and Lorene (Schmitz) Klingshirn. Jim graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School, and served in the United States Air Force where he worked as a mechanic on the KC-135 aircraft. He...

Benjamin Wiant

Jan 22, 2020

Benjamin Wiant, 01/17/1935-01/22/2020, passed away peacefully in his home, the historic Wesley Chapel (Hilliard), from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Ben is survived by his husband, Jon Chandler; 3 children, Phillip Wiant, Portland; Brendan Wiant (Diane), Pittsburgh; Stephanie Wiant (Colin Fogarty), Portland; and 8 grandchildren. Also surviving, are his siblings, Allen Wiant (Rita), Westerville; and, Cecilia May (Michael), Santa Ana,...

Craig Maggard

Jan 21, 2020

Craig Maggard, aged 62, went to be with the Lord on January 21st, 2020.  Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he was a skilled lineman for over 30 years, a talented singer and piano player and, according to him, had the best taste in music.  Accomplished “Dad joke” teller, sharer of cheesy internet memes, and...

Elaine Patterson

Jan 13, 2020

Elaine Jane Patterson, 75, passed on January 13th 2020.  She was born to Lawrence A. and Marjorie Y. McQuaide on April 30th 1944 in Columbus O. Elaine is survived by her Two sons Martin Wayne (Lynda Brown) and Erik Sean (Kelly) Patterson. Eight Grandchildren, Two Great-Grandchildren, Two Brothers, and Three Sisters. Her Sharp wit, Joyous laugh, unrivaled love for her...

Dorothy Bingham

Jan 13, 2020

Dorothy Gordon Bingham, 90, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Crowne Point Care Facility, in Columbus, Ohio, with her daughters, after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 4, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents John and Angelina Gordon, siblings, and her late husband Ray Bingham.

Dorothy...

Brian Houle

Jan 12, 2020

Brian Forrest Houle, age 62 of Howard, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Ronald Houle, and mother Darlene (nee Abraham). He is the beloved husband of Donna Maruniak Houle, father of Rose Eileen and Gabriel Lira, brother of Larry Houle (Sunnie), and Karen Houle Johns...

Jerry Pyett

Jan 11, 2020

Jerry Lee Pyett 60 years old of Columbus, Ohio died Saturday Jan 11, 2020 at home. Born 12/8/1959 to Jesse and Elsie Pyett. Survived by Sister Patricia and Edna children Lenore, Caroline, Ed, Mike (Jen), Billy (Tara) as well as 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and beloved dog cuddles.  Predeceased by wife Linda and Sister Rose.

Cynthia Crabtree

Jan 11, 2020

Cynthia Ann Ellison Crabtree, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday January 11, 2020 at 4:32PM. Cynthia was born in Columbus, Ohio to Carolyn Sue and Elmer Ellison on November 17th, 1959. She graduated from Pineville High School in 1977. Cynthia was a stay at home mother to her three children early in her life, Stacy, Annie and Zach....

Diane Kelch

Jan 10, 2020

Diane Angela Kelch

69

Friday, January 10, 2020

After a long battle with stage four lung cancer, Diane passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by all her children, eldest grandson, chaplain, and nurse.

Diane was born on July 28, 1950, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio....

Walter Sparks

Jan 9, 2020

Walter W Sparks , 69, of London, entered into heaven on January 9, 2020, after a valiant fight against cancer.  He was born near Milford Center, Ohio to Arthur and Florie Sparks.  Walt attended Marysville high school and began full time employment at the age of 16.  He was married to Vicki Sparks for over 50 years.

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Margaret Bennett

Jan 8, 2020

Margaret I. (Peg) Bennett, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Friendship Village of Columbus. Peg was born in New Lexington, Ohio. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Previous work locations included DCSC, Veterans Administration among others. Preceded in death by loving husband of 64 years, Charles...

Susan Phillips

Jan 8, 2020

Susan Ashley Phillips passed away peacefully at home on January 8th, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio and a graduate of Westland High. Susan was born on March 17th, 1986 to parents George Mosel and Pennie Treen. She is proceeded in death by mother Pennie Treen. Susan is survived by her husband Daniel Phillips, son Gage Phillips,...

Gary Keller

Jan 7, 2020

Gary Daniel Keller, age 79, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on January 7th, 2020. Gary was a retired engineer for the State of Ohio. He played baseball for the Cleveland Indians farm team for four years with a batting average of .561. He played college baseball at Ohio University in Athens where he received his degree in engineering....

Trinka Kitchen

Jan 7, 2020

Trinka Gail Kitchen (Stivers)

Trinka Kitchen, 53, with her loving family by her side, passed away on January 7, 2020 after a hard fought and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was born on June 6, 1966 in LaFollette, Tennessee to Gary and Polly Stivers.  Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she grew...

Carolyn Edwards

Jan 7, 2020

Carolyn Joy Edwards (Nee) Lewis, age 79, passed away January 7, 2020 in Pataskala, Ohio. Carolyn was born in Bladen, Ohio on August 16th, 1940. She is preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Margarett Lewis, and brother John Lewis. Carolyn is survived by brothers Jerry Lewis and Billy Joe Lewis; children Alan Henderson (Donna), Cindy Graham (Tim),...

Beth Noel Porter

Jan 6, 2020

Beth Ann Noel Porter, beloved sister, mother, aunt and grandmother, age 73, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away at home, on January 6, 2020.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio where she grew up and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1965. After graduation she moved to Columbus to be closer to her sister so they could raise their families...

Helene Felty

Jan 6, 2020

Helene “Pat” Felty, age 75, passed away after an extended illness on January 6, 2020 at St. Ann’s Hospital, in Westerville, Ohio. Helene was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 10 1944. She is preceded in death by her parents Gale and Ruby Warner, and husband Roger Felty. Helene retired from a career in sales and was an avid...

Richard Kevan

Jan 4, 2020

Richard H. Kevan, born 07/26/1931 died peacefully 01/04/2020 surrounded by the love of his family. He called Wellsville, Ohio home from his birth to 1974 when he moved to Upper Arlington, Ohio.  He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Evelyn (Croft) Kevan, a brother, Denton L. Kevan and a great grandson, Christopher Thomas Anderson-Hood.  He is survived by...