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Joan L. Foucht

Joan L. Foucht

Aug 31, 2023

Joan L. Foucht, age 92, Thursday August 31, 2023, Riverside Hospital. Daughter of Byron and Pauline Foucht. Member of the Overbrook Presbyterian Church and choir, Clintonville Women's Club, AAUW and choir. Past president and 38yr member of the Women's Assoc. and past chairman of the Caprice Encore Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Joan was a retired teacher, and guidance...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Aug 30, 2023

Thomas Smith, age 78, passed away August 30, 2023 in Columbus. he is survived by his wife Joy, son Greg (Bess); grandchildren Reilly (Mary), Graham (Leah), Brennan (Faith), Emery and Channing; great granddaughter Addie.

He served in the US Army for 24 years then joined and retired from the Ohio Army National Guard.  After his military career he worked for...

Ralph William Grant

Ralph William Grant

Aug 30, 2023

Dad peacefully passed away August 30th, 2023 a little after 10:00 pm. He lived a long, wonderful life, including visiting every state in the USA and many foreign countries. He and Mom were married over 60 years with two sons and two grandchildren. His long career in the news business including meeting at least one sitting president, interviewing many politicians,...

Shannon Leah Hiott

Shannon Leah Hiott

Aug 29, 2023

Shannon Leah Hiott, was born February 25, 1994 passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2023 at the age of 29. 

Shannon will always be a bright star to her parents, family and many friends. The loss to all those that knew her is immeasurable. 

A champion of change and compassion for all things, Shannon was a proud advocate of women’s rights, equality,...

Isaiah James Denny

Isaiah James Denny

Aug 26, 2023

 

Isaiah James Denny

Isaiah James Denny, 20, of Columbus, passed away Saturday August 26th 2023 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital. Isaiah was born July 30th 2003 to Jessica Bazaldua and David Denny II. He is preceded in death by his uncles Robert Cortez, Francisco Rodriguez, his maternal great grandfather’s, Alfonso Cortez, Victoriáno Bazaldua, and paternal grandmother Jeannie Simpson Hill. 

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Robert Gene Kinney

Robert Gene Kinney

Aug 26, 2023

Robert Gene Kinney, 59, was born on April 19, 1964 and passed away on August 26, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is survived by his Daughter Cora Kinney, Children, multiple Grandchildren, and his Dog Lucy.

Robert is proceeded in death by his Mother June, Wife Toni, Dog Belle, and many other family members.

Linda Kay Gaskell

Linda Kay Gaskell

Aug 26, 2023

Linda Kay (Meyers) Gaskell, born October 2, 1942, passed peacefully at home in Columbus, Ohio on August 26, 2023 at the age of 80.

Born October 2, 1942 in Meyersdale, PA, she was the youngest child of the late Albert and Minvera (Paul) Meyers. She is preceded in death by her siblings - one brother and three sisters.

Linda was...

Lauren Cheyenne Long

Lauren Cheyenne Long

Aug 25, 2023

Lauren Cheyenne Long of Columbus Ohio was born 06/03/1990 and sadly passed away at the age of 33.

She is survived by her mother Cicely C. Denmon-Aleyi, sisters Porchia Long and Aliah Grant, grandparents Cynthia Mccoy and Larry Denmon. An aunt Veronica Denmon and Cousin Demarkus Denmon, along with a host of other wonderful relatives and friends.

Allen Donald Pritchard

Allen Donald Pritchard

Aug 25, 2023

Allen Donald Pritchard, of Galloway Ohio, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 63 on August 25, 2023 after a long and grueling battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother Lillian (Duhaime) McConnell and father James Pritchard, and his nephew, Geoffrey Thomas Pritchard. He is survived by loving wife Lori (Timmins); his children...

David William Cook

David William Cook

Aug 23, 2023

For I must be traveling on now,

Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to be ~

David William Cook, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by love, near and far, on his own terms; in his house, in his chair on August 23, 2023 having lived an inspirational life full of special relationships, creativity, and acts...

Ted Schleappi

Ted Schleappi

Aug 20, 2023

Edward “Ted” C Schleappi II, age 59, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away at his home on August 20, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on August 8, 1964, and was the youngest child to Edward C Schleappi and Patricia Anne (nee McCullough) Schleappi. Ted began his life growing up on his family’s Ohio farm in Beach City, Ohio. He attended...

Isaias Cintron Torres

Isaias Cintron Torres

Aug 20, 2023

Isaias Cintron Torres of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2023 unexpectedly. He is survived by daughter Marianna, his daughter’s mom Marcia, mother Vivian, siblings, Miguel, Carlos, Stephanie, William, and nieces and nephews.

We invite anyone who knew him to attend and remember his wonderful life. We ask attendees to wear blue and white. He will be loved and...

Timothy Allen Sells

Timothy Allen Sells

Aug 18, 2023

Timothy Allen Sells of Columbus, Ohio entered this world on September 26, 1949 and following a long illness departed for his forever home on August 18, 2023.  

Tim loved his God and was a member of Vineyard Columbus. He was an avid reader, fitness enthusiast, fisherman, and New York Yankees fan. In 2009 he retired from ODJFS where he worked...

Sylvia Jane Maday

Sylvia Jane Maday

Aug 16, 2023

Sylvia Jane (Zigler) Maday was born at the family home in Rajahmundry, India. She was in such a hurry to start life she arrived before her mother could make it to the hospital. Fortunately her father was a doctor and made a safe delivery.

Sylvia was born in India as the daughter of Lutheran medical missionaries. Having been raised in...

Laura Lee Stepp

Laura Lee Stepp

Aug 13, 2023

Laura Lee Stepp, 57, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at OSU Hospital.  Laura was born on July 5th, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Barbara (Tague) and the late Johnathan Bolin.  

She is preceded in death by late husband Dewey Stepp, survived by live-in partner Stacy Runyan.

Laura is survived by children Amber (Anselmo) Garcia, Aleshia (Allyn)...

Paula M. Castle

Paula M. Castle

Aug 11, 2023

Paula Mischelle ‘Shelley’ (Richards) Schumacher passed away August 11th, 2023, at Kobacker Hospice House after a long battle with an extended Illness.

She was born March 29th, 1970, to Joyce (Massie) Richards who preceded her in Death.

She was married December 2020 to Timothy Schumacher.

Shelley was a Manager for Walmart for 20 years, then went to Certified Oil as...

Edward W. Price

Edward W. Price

Aug 11, 2023

Edward W. Price, beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 93 on August 11, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Formerly of Grosse Pointe Park, MI; St. Petersburg, FL; and Peachtree City, GA; Ed grew up in Chicago, IL.

Following service in Korea with the 68th Artillery Gun Battalion, Ed completed his education at The Ohio State University where...

Flora Jane Hyatt

Flora Jane Hyatt

Aug 10, 2023

Flora Jane Hyatt was born in Syracuse, NY on 1-23-1936 and passed on 8-10-23 in Columbus, OH. The majority of Flora’s life was enriched by the upbringing of her Grandparents Major & Mrs. Armour McCrae, Salvation Army Officers in Findlay, Ohio. Flora Retired from Nationwide Insurance and was a long time Member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church where she...

Jeffrey Lee Blevins

Jeffrey Lee Blevins

Aug 9, 2023

Jeffrey Lee Blevins, age 59, was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. Jeff was born June 12, 1964.  Jeff went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2023. He is preceded in death by mother Bethel Pack, nephew Jordan Pack, aunts Sue and Linda Blevins, uncle Elbert (Buddy) Blevins, cousins James Blevins, Charles  Keaton, Elbert (Junior) Blevins, Robert...

Rui Ming Chen

Rui Ming Chen

Aug 9, 2023

 

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Rui Chen, age 60, passed away on August 9 at The OSU Wexner Medical Center, after a year of battling cancer.

 

Rui was born on April 18, 1963, in Taishan, Guangdong, China. He was the son of Jieliang Chen and Jindie Chen. Rui was a man of many talents. He worked as a carpenter and movie...

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