Obituaries

Clarence Allard

Mar 10, 2019

Clarence Donald Allard (Donnie), age 65, went to heaven on 3/10/19 after a short battle with cancer.

He is proceeded in death by father Clarence Allard, mother Rosella Allard, sisters Ileen Allard, Violet (Larry) Stuckey, Mary (Al) Martin, great-granddaughter Ameenah, brothers Walter Allard, James Allard, and Lee Allard, and brothers-in-law Tommy Newell, and Richard Markham.

Donnie...

Michael Burkhart

Mar 10, 2019

Michael E. Burkhart, age 61, passed away Sunday March 10, 2019 at Mount Carmel West. Preceded in death by his mother Patricia; survived by his father James, daughter Audrey and grandson Rowan, siblings Diane (Chris), Greg (Beverley), Marianne (Yuji), nieces and nephews, Jarrod (Kelsey), Nick, Alana, Tyler and Matthew.

Priscilla Duff

Mar 10, 2019

Priscilla (Householder) Duff, born October 22, 1971 and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father James and daughter Nicole B. Duff, Survived by her mother Eleanor, husband Daniel Duff, sons Clifford Duff, Russell Andrew Isenbletter, siblings Paul, Wilma (David) Spangler, Phyllis Grubb, Victoria Murphy and Jimmy Householder, and...

Goldie Davy

Mar 9, 2019

Goldie Mae (Hostutler) Davy, age 93, went to be with the lord on March 9, 2019.  Goldie was born on January 2, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis W. Hostutler and Bertha (Lighthizer) Hostutler, her loving husband George O. Davy and son George L. Davy and brother’s Louis L. and Charles Hostutler....

James Triplett

Mar 9, 2019

James H. Triplett, age 59, March 9, 2019. Born August 31, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to predeceased parents Harold and Phyllis Triplett. Survived by sister Bridgett (David Evans) Triplett; brothers Gregory and Paul (Kathy) Triplett. Nieces and nephews. Special caretaker Lacy (David) Triplett Wood. Best friend Joseph Evans.  A visitation will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:30...

Ellen Gillis

Mar 8, 2019

GILLIS

Ellen I. Gillis, age 66, March 8, 2019. Born February 25, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to predeceased parents Charles and Pauline Ball. Preceded in death by son Jason Gillis and sister Shirley 'Jean' Frazier. Survived by son Michael S. Gillis; grandchildren Jason, Ian and Macey. Lots of loving family and friends. Private family graveside service to...

Clyde Queen, Jr

Mar 3, 2019

QUEEN

Clyde C. Queen, Jr. age 76 on March 3, 2019. Born June 25, 1942 in Louisa, KY to predeceased parents Clyde C. and Gladys Ruth Pack Queen. Preceded in death by brother Bobby Queen; sister Judy Patton. Survived by loving wife of 42 years Debbie Queen; children Donnie Queen, Kimberly Queen, Kelly (Laurie) Queen, Jill Carr...

William Caslow

Mar 2, 2019

William N. Caslow was born into this world June 16, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio and went home to the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ March 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert (Red) C. and Clara B. (Morris) of Columbus, OH, two sisters (Mary Virginia and Alice), two brothers (Robert and Earl), daughter (Sandra...

Jean Bower

Mar 1, 2019

Jean M. Bower (Sweitzer), our “GiGi”, graced this earth with her presence August 21, 1931 and took flight home with her angels on March 1, 2019.  Born, raised, educated and married in her beloved Pittsburgh, PA, she moved to Ohio as a young wife and mother over 50 years ago. Pittsburgh was always home and GiGi enjoyed every trip...

Linda Stewart

Feb 28, 2019

Linda D. Stewart, Age 63, born March 25th, 1955 passed in the morning of Thursday, February the 28th surrounded by loved ones. She is Survived by Her husband of 39 years, Curtis Stewart; Her two sons and Daughter-in-laws:  Curtis & Carmen, Terry & Teresa; Grandchildren: Vanessa, Tristan, Lilian, Dreama (Keevon), & Destiny (Jeremy); and Great Grandchildren: Novalee, Miloh, and...

Erma Clem

Feb 27, 2019

Erma J. (EJ) Clem, age 83, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband Eldred (Bud) Clem. Survived by daughters, Cynthia Clem, Leisa (Jeff) Fent and Meredith Clem; grandchildren, Zane Fent, Michaela and Zelina, close friends, Stephanie and Tom Rottmayer.

She was a registered nurse, graduated from the...

Mary Defourny

Feb 26, 2019

Mary Louise Defourny (née Dunn), born September 6th, 1928, passed peacefully on February 12th, 2019 at age 90. She survived her husband Desire John, a marriage of 67 years.  She survived her sons Rick and Dale, and their surviving son, Bruce, who was the main caretaker for both parents during their later years. She is also survived by daughter...

Dorothy Scott

Feb 25, 2019

Dorothy Virginia Scott was born into this world July 27, 1922 and went Home to be with Jesus February 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Adelaide Fullmer; brother Robert Fullmer; and husband, Ralph M. Scott. Survived by sister Adelaide (Harry) Johns; children Richard (Nedra) Crawford, Greg (Valerie Craycraft) Scott, Barbara (Daniel) Smith; and 10 grandchildren and...

Mary Kibby

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Jane Kibby, age 76, passed away peacefully February 24, 2019 surrounded by family. Mary Jane was born in Lansing, MI, daughter of the late Gordon and Catherine (Stitt) Stow. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in library science. Mary Jane was a...

Sandra Griffin

Feb 22, 2019

Sandra B. Griffin, age 65, February 14, 1954 - February 22, 2019. Survived by husband William 'Bill' L. Griffin, III; brothers Martin Berniker and Howard (Iris) Berniker; nieces Beth and Dana. Calling hours for Sandra will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Zion Pickerington, 5780 Reynoldsburg Baltimore Rd NW, Pickerington, OH 43147. Where her funeral...

Karen Hamm

Feb 21, 2019

Karen Denise Hamm, 57 of Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Bud Joseph Hamm, Joann Rice Hamm and step mother Barbara Hamm, passed away  due to pulmonary embolism.

She was proceeded in death by her brother Jonathan Eric Hamm of Columbus, Ohio, her nephew Christopher Breitigam and great nephew Chase Breitigam. She is survived by her sisters Debra Swihart...

Suzanne Keener

Feb 20, 2019

Suzanne Dulcina Keener, 85, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Willow Brook Nursing Home.  She was born Oct 11, 1933, the only child to Gail L (Carter) and Robert B Wilgus in St. Marys, OH.  She was a graduate of Springfield HS and 1954 graduate of Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing in Dayton, OH.  She received her...

Linda McKeon

Feb 19, 2019

Linda M McKeon (54) of Newark, Ohio was born on 8/4/64 and went to be with the lord on 2/19/19. She was a animal lover.

She is proceeded in death by her mother Geraldine and father Francis McKeon along with her special friend Charlie.

She is survived by her sons Robert and Michael Chambers, Sister, ...

Henry Lemaster

Feb 19, 2019

Henry C. Lemaster, age 60, May 1, 1958 - February 19, 2019 at Mt. Carmel West. Preceded in death by parents Vernon Lemaster and Effie Lemaster. Survived by Sisters Anna Mae (Barry) Lewis, Rosie E. (Husband) William Pennington and Vivia L. (Shawn) Robinson; brother Cecil E Lemaster; wife Stacy Lemaster; daughter Evelyn; Henry Charles Lemaster, Jr. Vernon Russell Paul Lemaster; granddaughter...

Ruth McKinney

Feb 18, 2019

Ruth Ann McKinney, age 67, was born on May 22nd, 1951, and passed away on February 18th, 2019 after a long battle with breast cancer. Ruth and husband Bobby have been residents of Gahanna for the last 45 years.

She is preceded in death by father Wayne Carpenter, mother Thelma (Mullins) Carpenter, brother Charles Carpenter, and foster-sister...