Obituaries

Jul 2, 2017

Barbara A. Bartunek (nee Yurko), 73, passed away July 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Edward, Sister Lori (Wes), and Brothers Michael (Barbara), Gerry (Ruth), and Robert. She was the loving mother to Steve (Christin), Laura (Steve), Terry (Carrie) and Gerry (Tonya). She was a loving grandmother to Janet Doolan, Kimi...

Jun 30, 2017

MILLS

Robert J. Mills, age 60, February 8, 1957 – June 30, 2017. US Army Veteran. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert. Survived by beloved wife Lori and his mother Ruth; children David (Holly), Brandy (Rick), Tray (Amanda), Jaysie (Dereck), Raymond and Robert; grandchildren Derrick, Joseph, Makenna, Holly, Hayley, Hilary, D.J., Logan, Ayden, Makayla,...

Jun 30, 2017

On Friday Rebecca lost her battle with cancer and passed away with her loving family by her side.  Rebecca was a Systems Analyst for Nationwide and worked long hours solving technology problems that could impact their customer’s service.  Co-workers, friends, neighbors, and family will always remember her laughter and wonderful sense of humor. She was the go to person...

Jun 29, 2017

MCLAUGHLIN

Rebecca Jean (Ault) McLaughlin, age 38, Feb 2, 1979 to June 29, 2017. Preceded in death by sister Jessica Lea Ault. Survived by spouse Steve Schauer; children Faith Marie McLaughlin and Chase "Parker" McLaughlin; mother Holly (Richard) Ault; 2 sisters Stacy (Bruce) Shockley and Stephanie (Brian Sandusky) Ault; brother Richard T. Ault; several nieces and nephews. Last...

Jun 28, 2017

BOWERS

Peggy L. Bowers, age 73, Born October 13, 1943 in Glasgow, MT. Passed away on June 28, 2017 following a brief illness. Preceded in death by mother Glenna Shumaker and brother Jim Shumaker. Survived by father Lowell Shumaker; sister Sandy Sutherin; niece and nephew Kelly and David Sutherin; step-daughter Michele (Shannon) Marcum; granddaughters Gracie and Maggie...

Jun 28, 2017

Thomas E. Bing, 55, entered into peace on June 28, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.  Born September 1, 1961 to parents Robert and Mary Bing. Tom was a United States Army Veteran. Preceded in death by brothers William and Jeffrey Bing; parents and many loved pets.  Survived by daughter Beth (William) Vargo; granddaughter Luca June Vargo; brothers Patrick Bing and...

Jun 28, 2017

PIDCOCK

Marjorie Ann "Boots" Pidcock, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Danbury Senior Living Memory Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to the late Floyd E. and Martha (Wycuff) MCCollister on November 2, 1940 in Nelsonville, OH. She is survived by her son, James (Cheryl) Pidcock of Springfield, OH; daughter Diana...

Jun 22, 2017

Frederick William Jackson Stigers, 68, passed away in peace on June 22, 2017 in Columbus after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 27, 1948, in Frankfort, Mich., to D. Jean (Nave) Stigers and the late Frederick William Jackson. Fred spent his early years in Berea, Ohio, where he developed a lifelong love of classical music...

Jun 21, 2017

Jun 18, 2017

Betty Mcdonald, age 70 went home to be with the Lord on June 18th 2017. Betty was a beloved wife, mother,  grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a free spirit who enjoyed living life to the fullest.  Betty enjoyed going to the movies, water parks and visiting the zoo.  She was an avid Betty Boop fan and collector....

Jun 18, 2017

Robert L. Taylor, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was retired from the State of Ohio Employment Services and Owner of Robert Taylor Realty also a member and elder of Westerville Christian Church. Preceded in death by brother David and granddaughter Brittany. He is survived by his wife Alice of 56...

Jun 18, 2017

David Peter Ridenour, age 59, passed away on June 18, 2017 at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He leaves a life partner of 17 years, Rojelio Ochoa: his brother Charles W. Ridenour, Jr, and his sisters Teresa C Bungard and her husband Harry, Vesta D. Janes, Rebecca C. Ridgell and her husband William, and Regina C,...

Jun 16, 2017

Joseph Paul Quinn III, 52, of Blacklick, Ohio died June 16, 2017 at Mount Carmel East Hospice Ward. Joe was the valedictorian and president of Wilbur Cross High School class of 1983. He studied Journalism at NYU and began modeling in New York. Joe was a diehard New England Patriots and UConn Huskies fan. He enjoyed sports, music, movies, and...

Jun 15, 2017

DAVIDSON

Keith A. Davidson, 62, died June 15 at his home in Columbus. Keith was formerly employed with Tri-State Aluminum and most recently was with EDM Cleaning as a day porter at Nationwide Children’s/Ohio Health in Lewis Center. He also was oner-operator of Red Pegasus Decals. He was an active member of the International Plastic Modelers Society...

Jun 15, 2017

Beverly Jane Holmes, known and loved by many as “Auntie” was born October 3, 1951 in Greasy Ridge, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. Preceded in death by her mother, Meda Clary; sister, Mary Holmes and brother, Arlie David Holmes. She was the matriarch of our family and will be loved and missed by all. Left to cherish...

Jun 14, 2017

Meek Dennis (Tennessee) 72, of Columbus passed with family by his side June 14th. He was born August 25th, 1944 in River KY. He is preceded in death by father Elbert, mother Mary 4 Sisters, 5 Brothers, Son Robert and beloved wife Shirley. Survived by; Siblings Winfrey (Linda), Luther (Marie), Thomas (Maxine), Virgie. 5 loving children Heidi, Nikki (Bob),...

Jun 12, 2017

On June 12, 2017, Areles Gene Beer left this earth in peace at the Westminster-Thurber senior living community in Columbus, Ohio.  He was 88.

The son of a coal miner and Sunday school teacher, Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was born in March, 1929.  He spent his formative years in Kenmore, Ohio (near...

Jun 11, 2017

Byas(Vermillion) Carol Lynn, age 62, received her wings on June 11, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her father, Harry Mayo Wise, daughters Shawna Seebach (Matthew), Kristina Cronin(Tom), grandson Jaden Davis, best friend Tootie Michael, who was like a sister to her, sisters Cindy Wise, Karen Wise-Ragland(Dan), Lisa Henderson, Tonya McCoy, brother Danny Wise...

Jun 10, 2017

Mark Preston Wentworth, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  Born in Columbus, Ohio on March 9, 1956, he was preceded in death by wife Melody Wentworth, parents Jack and Mary Wentworth, and brother Mike (Donna) Wentworth.  Mark is survived by his daughter Shenan (Chris) Smith, fiance Darlene...

Jun 9, 2017

BELLAR

Toni M. Bellar, age 33, Sept 10, 1983 – June 9, 2017. Preceded in death by mother Lisa Edington and sister Tabitha Bellar. Survived by children Christopher, Chelsea [Chris LaRiva], Chantel [Michael Robinson], Janyah and Jamie [Jamie Austin]; father Tony Bellar; siblings Anthony (Kari) Bellar, Brandon (Jessie) Bellar, Brandi (Mark) Bellar, Justin (Amanda) Edington, Dante Morosco...