Obituaries

Jun 10, 2022

James Dwight Taylor was born on October 16, 1963 and passed away on June 10, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a mechanic who enjoyed working on cars. He is preceded in death by his father Hubert Taylor, mother Joann McComas, and son James Nathan Durham. He is survived by his spouse Beth Durham, daughter Amanda Durham, and son...

Jun 9, 2022

Arvin Richard Striker, 89, entered eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 9 after a long battle with 3 types of cancer and heart condition. He was at his home 880 Ludwig Dr, Gahanna, Ohio. His wife and best friend, Carol, was by his side for 71 years.

Arvin will be remembered by his wife; sibling Kenny Striker, with...

Jun 8, 2022

Evelyn Ramsey, 52, of Canal Winchester,Ohio passed away on June 8 of 2022 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Evelyn was born September 16, 1969 to her outstanding parents Glenn and Kathryn Ramsey.

In 1987 Evelyn graduated from Eastland Career Center taking on the study of Dental Assisting, which she then carried...

Jun 7, 2022

Walter J. Bayley, age 55, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7th 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Warren Ohio and was son of Gladys (Giancola) and Charles R. Bayley Sr. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and then graduated from DeVry Technical School with...

Jun 7, 2022

Wayne William Kaipainen graduated to heaven on June 7, 2022, at the age of 91 years.  He was born on March 6, 1931, to Wayne F. and Ellen M. Kaipainen.

He graduated from Jefferson High School (Ashtabula County) in 1949 and from Kent State University School of Journalism in 1953.

Wayne married Marilyn J. Wooley...

Jun 5, 2022

Bruno Femia, age 84, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at home in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Giuseppe “Joe” Femia and Clorinda “Nana” Sardenell Femia, and sister, Rose Femia (Ralph) Wilson. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Upson Femia; son, Christian (Kelley) Femia, and daughter, Andrea Femia Garvey;...

Jun 4, 2022

Steven Paul Crandall, was born July 19, 1961 in Geneva, Ohio, to Lewis Deo and Barbara Elaine Edy. After many years away, he returned full circle back to his home state in 2018. Steve died just shy of his 61st birthday in Columbus, Ohio from late stage pancreatic cancer.

In his own words, Steve “had a charmed...

Jun 4, 2022

James L. Holt born September 8, 1948, passed away June 4, 2022. James retired as a journeyman millwright for 40 years. Then worked for Build A Bear Warehouse in Groveport, Ohio for 6 years until his passing. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. James loved his life and enjoyed every moment of it. He loved his...

Jun 3, 2022

Pamela Gage was born 10/30/1971. Sadly she went with loved one's and the Lord home on June 3rd, 2022. She was a very bright and loving person. She loved her rock music and some Beethoven. She wore her heart on her sleeve and she was a fighting survivor of breast cancer. She had a bit to spice to her...

Jun 2, 2022

Eric was born on November 19th 1982, in Columbus Ohio where he lived all his life. Sadly we lost a wonderful man due to congestive heart failure on June 2nd 2022 at the young age of 39. Eric is survived by his mother Pamela(Bill) Fowler, father Don Betscher, Eric's daughter Gabbi Betscher, little sister Tiffany Love(Jerry Seale), little brother...

Jun 1, 2022

John Henry Nester, passed away peacefully at 12:05 am, June 1 at the age of 68. Predeceased by his parents, Mary Lou Schneider and Henry Nester, his sister Sharyn Britton, and his brother, Kenneth Nester.

Survived by two daughters, Brianne and Lindy, two grandchildren, Josie Armstrong and Evie Armstrong, two siblings, Nancy Csongei, and Dennis Nester, lifelong friend and Broski, Walter Solch, his beloved Aunt Ruth, cousins who were like siblings: John,...

May 31, 2022

Donna June Classen was born on June 23, 1928 and passed on May 31, 2022 in Galloway, Ohio. She is proceeded in death by her Husband Jonas Classen and Son Jonathan Dean. Donna is survived by her Sons: David Dean, James Dean, and Gregory Dean, Daughter: Rebecca Dean, 3 Step-Daughters: Miriam, Christine, and Suzy, 8 Grandchildren, and 16 Great-Grandchildren....

May 30, 2022

Doris J. McClurg, Age 99

Retired from Delaware Electric Cooperative after 39 years.

Preceded in death by husband, E. Benton McClurg,

Parents Harry W. and Emma O. (Raduege) Glick, Sister Erma B. Glick

And Niece Pamlyn M. Ruf.

Survived by Nephews Richard A. Woerner and Eric P. Rosa.

May 30, 2022

Carol went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30th at the Kemper House in Worthington, Ohio. Born October 15th, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio.

Proceeded in death by her husband of 62 years John Senior, Son Jeffrey, parents Sherman and Leatha Barlowe, brothers Donald Ramsey, and Melvin Barlowe.

She is survived by her...

May 30, 2022

Paul R Manley, 97, Columbus, Ohio went home to the Lord on May 30, 2022. He was born on May 31, 1925, to Rolla and Ruth Manley née Godfrey. Paul is survived by his wife of 71 years, Olga and daughters Paula Hajohn (John) of Columbus, and Susan Dissinger (Michael) Heathrow, Florida. He has four grandchildren, Sarah Gminder (Jacob)...

May 28, 2022

Matthew Charles Roberts of Columbus, Oh passed away unexpectedly May 28th, 2022 at St.Ann’s hospital in Westerville, Oh. Matthew was born and raised in Sugar Grove, Oh.

Matthew is survived by his loving parents Bobby and Peggy Roberts of Sugar Grove, Oh, brother Lonnie (Karen) Roberts of Sugar Grove, Oh, sister Molly (Allen) Beatty of Angola, Indiana,...

May 28, 2022

Dr. John Douglas Veach, 90, of Statesville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2022.  He was born on February 28, 1932, to John and Alice Veach of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Doug graduated from Ohio University and went on to complete his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He completed an...

May 27, 2022

Steve Reichert of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022, at the age of 66. Preceded by parents Stanley and Mildred Reichert.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years Tracie and two sons.  Stephen (Lauren) and Cory (Stephanie), sisters Mary (Ernie) Hill, Cecelia (Doug) Behrens, and Monica (Jeff) Lee, and many nieces and nephews.

May 26, 2022

 

Ernest. A. Daba passed away on May 26, 2022, at age 49. Ernest enjoyed dancing, shopping, hanging out with friends and family. He always had a smile on his face, enjoyed making people laugh, and ensured everyone around him had a good time. He was a trained teacher who valued the act of transferring knowledge to others and mentoring...

May 26, 2022

Michael Dalton Glenn of Columbus Ohio, passed away peacefully at Riverside Hospital on May 26, 2022. Born August 28th, 1948, Mike would be adopted at birth by Leonard and Anne Glenn, who preceded him in death. A 1967 graduate of Central HIgh School, in downtown Columbus, Mike would go on to study ministry at Evangel University in Springfield Missouri...