Obituaries

Nov 25, 2019

Merilyn Jean Chaffee Richards passed away on November 25th, 2019, peacefully at the Koebacker house after a long illness. Merilyn was the fourth child born to Mabel Laura Rebecca (Staib) Chaffee and the Rev. Dr. Merrill Adna Chaffee. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio, July 21, 1932. She was proceeded in death by her parents and siblings; Vernita C...

Nov 24, 2019

Laurie Anne Colson, age 55, passed away on the evening of November 24, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 16, 1964, she was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Wolfe, and is survived by her two daughters Marisa Rose and Grace Margaret, who she was always most proud of, and her beloved dog Bella. She had a...

Nov 24, 2019

We are sad to announce the passing of Lawrence Ellingwood Cummins, called Woody, on November 24, 2019.  Woody was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ellingwood, and will be mourned and missed by his family;  father, Lawrence Cummins, daughter, Allison Cummins, wife, Rhonda Ramey, step children, Kaitlyn and Matthew Messer, and his grandsons, Colton, Carson, and Cason Messer. ...

Nov 23, 2019

James O’Brian Todd, AKA Moose, 64 years of age, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

James was born on September 7, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Mildred Todd. He was the middle child of three. His nickname growing up was Moose; which came from his favorite book as a child ‘Antlers in the Tree...

Nov 23, 2019

Gillis Woolum, age 91, Long time Indian Lake resident, went to be with our Father in Heaven November 23, 2019, at Memorial Hospital, Marysville Ohio. Gil Woolum was born April 1, 1928, in Williamson, West Virginia to Gertrude Woolum and deceased father Gillis Woolum .  He is preceded in death by his father Gillis Woolum , his mother Gertrude...

Nov 23, 2019

David Nicholas Mayer completed his life at home in the early morning of November 23, 2019, just eight days before his 64th birthday, after a lengthy illness. He grew up in Burton, Michigan, as the only child of Nicholas Joseph and Anna Mayer. Predeceased by his parents and survived by no known relatives, David will nevertheless be sorely missed...

Nov 22, 2019

Gloria (Blumenthal) Dorsky, age 90, born January 6, 1929 in Cleveland, passed away on November 22, 2019 in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gerald (Jerry) Dorsky and her parents Harry and Sadie (Rubin) Blumenthal, and is survived by her sons Dave Dorsky of Columbus and Stuart Dorsky of Schaumburg, IL.  Gloria was a...

Nov 22, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Renee Christine Keel, a loving devoted mother, sister, and friend. She left us suddenly on November 22, 2019 at her residence located in Columbus, Ohio,  she was 58 years old. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to Charles & Florence Reed on October 12, 1961 at St Joseph's Hospital...

Nov 21, 2019

John E. Beck, 61, passed away in his home on November 21, 2019 finally finding peace after an extended illness. John graduated from Grandview High School in 1976. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy serving 4 years as a Hull Tech 3rd Class Petty Officer and then 2 years in the Naval Reserve. John and his...

Nov 19, 2019

Ethel Alice Poling (Sagraves) was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother. She was born on June 10, 1929 in Hilliard, Ohio. She left us on November 19, 2019 at age 90 to join her family and friends in heaven.

She retired from Riverside Methodist hospital’s dietary department in 1992. Her interactions with...

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Jane Carr (Foster), born Jan. 6, 1925 - Nov. 18, 2019 first daughter to doting parents, the late Charlie and Edna Foster.  Reared on the generational farm overlooking the Ohio River in Plants, Ohio.  Mary Jane had an early start in life beginning first grade in the Plants one room school house on the adjoining farm prior to...

Nov 18, 2019

HUFFMAN

Nedra Lee Huffman 72, gained her angel wings on Monday, November 18, 2019 after a 5 year battle with cancer. She went too heaven peacefully, at home surrounded by family in Ashland, Ohio. Born February 24,1947 to Leo and Anna Curlonis in Hartford, Connecticut. She loved spending time with all of her grandchildren, and enjoyed going...

Nov 17, 2019

Russell D’Wayne Moore, 63, of Columbus, Ohio, found peace on November 17, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1956 at Riverside Hospital.

Russ was a family man that loved and adored his grandkids. In his younger years he loved working on cars with his dad and brother....

Nov 15, 2019

Joseph Bush Hartsoe Sr, age 66, passed away peacefully in Columbus, OH, on November 15, 2019.  He was a current resident of National Church Residences Lincoln Village since May 2013. Son of the late Royce and Sue Hartsoe. Former husband of the late Cindy White, Terry Goode, close friend of Cheryl Crawford and husband of Gail (Kizzy) Kerns. He is survived...

Nov 15, 2019

Brian C.  Mathess, 32, of Columbus, Ohio, finally found peace on November 15, 2019 at Riverside Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born April 3, 1987 to Dennis Mathess and Marian Seagle Musgrave. Brian is preceded in death by Grandparents Bernard and Sue Seagle, Step Mom Cheryl Lynn Musgrave and Aunt Cindy Stacy. He is survived by his...

Nov 14, 2019

William R. Oakes (AKA Bill), age 71, born on March 12, 1948 in Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 8:30am at the Ohio State University Hospital.

Bill was raised on a farm and went to West Virginia University for agriculture. It was here in Biology class where he met his wife, Joanne. After...

Nov 14, 2019

Aaron Michael Caldwell, just 38 years old, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2019 after battling illness for many years.  He is survived by his older sister Athena Caldwell Mathis, brother-in-law Grant Mathis, nephew Greyson Mathis, and nieces Avah and Ariannah Mathis. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents Larry and Lynne Caldwell, joining them and...

Nov 13, 2019

JASON LUTZ 66, OF COLUMBUS, PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 13, 2019 DUE TO A SEVERE BRAIN BLEED. JASON WAS BORN NOVEMBER 15, 1952 TO EARL AND JOANN LUTZ. HE WAS PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY BOTH PARENTS, BROTHER SAMUEL, AND SISTER TONITA. SURVIVED BY BROTHER WALTER AND NIECES AND NEPHEWS.  EARLY IN JASON'S CAREER HE SANG BACKUP FOR JOHNNY MATHIS AND...

Nov 10, 2019

Liam Mikel Long filled his family with love and joy March 21, 2018. He was born in Columbus Ohio and welcomed with open arms by his Mommy and Daddy. Unexpectedly, his precious heart found a place of peace and love Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Liam will be forever remembered and loved by his parents, Christina Augst and...

Nov 10, 2019

Stephen Todd Webb, passed away suddenly from pneumonia. He had been treated for lung cancer at the James OSU. Stephen was born in Portsmouth, currently living in Worthington, after attending OSU. Steve played trumpet in the US Army band.He loved and was moved by music in many ways. Much time was spent playing guitar and keyboard. He had countless...