Obituaries

Mar 5, 2024

Donald Lawrence Hamel

"A man of few words with a heart that spoke volumes."

10/5/1951 - 3/5/2024

 

     Don Hamel, age 72, lost his battle with cancer on March 5, 2024, and passed away peacefully at his sister's home in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by love from his wife and family members. Through his pain he maintained his humor and selfless love.

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Mar 4, 2024

Rick “Pretty Ricky” Lang of Dublin, Ohio, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital with his wife and family by his side on March 4, 2024 at the age of 69.

Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio.  He attended high school and left home soon after to serve in the United States Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.  Rick attended Wilmington College...

Mar 4, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Walters, age 71, of Columbus Ohio was born on March 10th, 1952 and passed away Monday March 4th, 2024, in Columbus Ohio with some family by her side.

She is passed in death by her mother Jesse Bowers, father Jack Bowers, brothers Jackie Bowers and Johnny Bowers, and husband Michael Keith Walters.

Sandra is survived by her children Annette Jones,...

Mar 4, 2024

Lois Lenore Hutton  Born Sept 11, 1932 Hotchkiss, CO passed away on March 04, 2024 Upper Arlington, Ohio age 91. Lois is survived by one brother, three daughters, two sons, sixteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Lois was a creative person and enjoyed sewing for which she was greatly skilled in, crocheting, knitting and gardening as well as many other hobbies....

Mar 3, 2024

Rhonda Leigh Brewer, of Marengo, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1975. Rhonda is survived by her husband of 29 years, Gary Brewer; daughter, Taylor (Micheal) Matthews; god daughter, Tiffany (Ben) Cotton; siblings, James (Vickie) Goodwin; Rob (Amy) Goodwin; Dee (Kristin) Goodwin; and Shawn (Lynn) Lester; grandchildren, Makoa and Kouvr Matthews; many nieces...

Mar 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kevin Adams

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Adams, a cherished father, dedicated coach, and friend to all, who peacefully departed this world surrounded by family and friends at the age of 59 on 03/03/2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Born in the heart of West Virginia, Kevin's spirit was deeply rooted in...

Mar 2, 2024

Linda A. Goodale, 85, of Worthington Christian Village passed away March 2, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on May 8, 1938 in Owosso, Michigan to Lafayette and Evelyn (Rowe) Phillips. She married Paul Goodale on Nov. 7, 1959 in Flushing, Michigan. 

 Linda grew up in Flushing, Michigan.  She graduated from Hurley Hospital School of Nursing...

Mar 1, 2024

On March 1st, 2024, at ~2:01pm, James Anderson Barnett transcended this earthly realm with his family present at Kobacker House in Columbus, Oh. James passed after battling two types of cancer and being a kidney transplant recipient of 13 years, all of which is no small feat. He is survived by his wife Paula(P-Bear), Sons Beau (Beau-B) Barnett (Adrienne Fenorchito),...

Mar 1, 2024

Gary loved the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds. Gary loved being outside and watching for Hummingbirds, and feeding the squirrels. Gary enjoyed collecting baseball cards. Gary also worked at Honda Midwest Express for 7 years. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Dennie Likens and  Bonnie Likens. His siblings William (Bill)  Likens and Kathy Likens. Gary survived by...

Mar 1, 2024

Teri Lynne Flaningan passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Friday, March 1, 2024. She is preceded by her Mother, Rebbecca (Becky) Tracy and her Father, William (Mac) McDermitt, both of Gahanna, Ohio. She is survived by her Son Jonathan Patrick Flaningan and wife Lisa of Georgetown, Texas, stepdaughter Taylor Anne Perry (Grant) of Indianapolis, Indiana....

Feb 29, 2024

Mina Gail Strayer, age 82, passed away peacefully at the Avalon of Lewis Center, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.Mina was born on May 7, 1941 in Winchester, Virginia, the second of nine children born to William “Bill” and Elizabeth “Betty” Warner. Mina was raised in West Virginia but settled in Central Ohio as a young...

Feb 28, 2024

Feb 28, 2024

Jeanne Marie (Walley) Porreca

January 22nd, 1952 - February 28th, 2024

 

Filled with strength and grace, Jeanne Marie (Walley) Porreca of Columbus, OH, passed away on February 28th, 2024 at the Kobacker House after a brief, though hard-fought, battle with a rare cancer.

 

Jeanne was born on January 22nd, 1952 to Mary Margaret and George Walley Jr. in Keyser, WV. She was the...

Feb 28, 2024

In Loving memory of William Austin Hale III (Austin)

 

William Austin Hale III Age 41 Of Lithopolis Ohio Unexpectedly passed away Wednesday February 28 2024 At his home That he shared with his loving,dedicated wife of 15 years Sara Hale 

Austin and Sara had a very unique loving bond that can never be tarnished or broken a true love like no other.

He was...

Feb 28, 2024

Scott Thomas Ellwood, 63, born in Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024 after a battle with cancer.

Scott was a graduate of the 1978 class of Whetstone High School. Scott’s love of music, guitars, remodeling, and interior design brought joy to many homes in Columbus.

Scott is survived by his father Thomas Ellwood, sister Sharon (Sherry) Mahaffey, nieces Danielle...

Feb 27, 2024

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and respected businesswoman, Susan Christine Reilly, 67, of Silvercreek Township, Ohio, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Tuesday, February 27th.   Susan will always be remembered for her unwavering strength, kindness, unconditional love for her family and her faith in Jesus Christ.  Susan believed all that is good comes from God.

Susan was born to Donald...

Feb 27, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Musard, 52, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2024.

Born on August 4th, 1971 in Warner Robbins, Georgia, Chris lived in many places in the US as well as Crete, Greece and settled in Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University and remained until his death.  

Chris was widely loved and everyone he met was a friend.  He loved...

Feb 27, 2024

Kirby Lance Hill of Newark Ohio, found peace and solace on February 27th, 2024 at the young age of 63.

Kirby was born on November 8th 1960 in Columbus Indiana. Moving to Granville Ohio in his elementary years, he took a liking to the outdoors, honing the skills of mushroom hunting, fishing and searching for arrowheads. Skills he would find useful...

Feb 25, 2024

Phillip L. Rogers, 81, of Granville, Ohio, left us, surrounded by his family on February 25th after a difficult battle with dementia. He spent over 4 decades in the newspaper business in California, Nevada and Ohio. He retired from the Columbus Dispatch in 2004. He enjoyed traveling and researching family history.

Phillip was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Willard, and...

Feb 24, 2024

Paul Joseph Butsko Jr., a beloved member of the community, passed away at the age of 79  at Brookdale Lakeview Crossing in Groveport, Ohio. He will always be remembered for his resilience, kindness, and dedication to his family and friends.Born on September 20, 1944, in Columbus to his loving parents Paul and Ilona, Paul Joseph Butsko Jr grew up alongside...