Obituaries

Jan 30, 2022

Mary Anna Chambers (Dotter) born September 24, 1933 passed peacefully at Kobacker House on January 30, 2022 at 1:47p.m. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Mary retired from Columbus City Schools as a teacher aide in 1995. Mary’s greatest accomplishments were her 7 children; Mary, Frank, Pamela, Paula, Michael, Paul William, and Robert Lee. She...

Jan 28, 2022

Paul “Skip” George Rinehart II passed away at age 69 on January 28, 2022, in Westerville, Ohio. He was born on August 26, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas to Paul and Kathleen Rinehart.

Paul is survived by his son Zach Rinehart (Corey), second wife Cate Rinehart and Cate’s children Holly Brown, Jason Tidwell, and JJ Tidwell. Grandkids...

Jan 27, 2022

Jacob (Jake) James Hora, 27, of Denver, Iowa, currently living in Dublin Ohio and working as the manager of the Buckle Inc, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Dublin, Ohio. Jake was born on September 6, 1994, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Brett (Lisa) Hora, Kami (Tom) Lanigan. While at Denver High School,...

Jan 26, 2022

Kathleen C. Johnson (“KC”) Matronia joined the realm of heaven on January 26, 2022 after a short illness. She is preceded in death by parents, Maj. Art L. Johnson and Brenda Bowen Johnson; Brothers Michael G. Johnson and Bryan L. Johnson.  Survived by her beloved sons, Vincent G. Matronia and Dakota M. Matronia;  Sisters, Michele J. Halverson, Colleen J. Webb and Brenda...

Jan 25, 2022

Vernon Link, 64, passed away on January 25th, 2022 at his home peacefully in his sleep. He was born November 22nd, 1957 in Oak Park, IL. Graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1975. Preceded in death by his father Melvin Link Sr, mother Elsie Link (Hurter), brother Leonard Link, and brother-in-law Greg Hunter. Vernon is survived by his...

Jan 24, 2022

Loving, kind, caring, generous, charitable and family-oriented are all words that describe Bob Schneider.  Robert (Bob) Ray Schneider was born on January 22, 1950 in Wheelersburg, Ohio and passed away on January 24, 2022 while surrounded by his family.   Bob was 72 years old and worked hard all of his life, and often worked multiple jobs simultaneously; but regardless...

Jan 22, 2022

Chloe Paige Browne, 24, passed away January 22, 2022. She was born August 10, 1997 in Southampton, England and grew up in Heath, Ohio. She was the daughter of Christina & Christopher Browne, and sister of Craig Alan Browne. Chloe graduated from Heath High School in 2015 and from Otterbein University in 2019, with a Bachelors in Early Childhood...

Jan 22, 2022

Letitia Davis of Columbus, died peacefully surrounded by her family. She was raised in an era when women were told what they couldn’t do, but Letitia was determined to do what she could. Better known as Tish, she was born to Irene and Joseph Kincaid, DDS, of Greenville, Ohio. Tish studied theatre at Ohio State, where she met her...

Jan 21, 2022

Johnnie Mae Moore, age 93, was born May 4, 1928 in Belton South Carolina. She departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022. She married Linwood Moore, Jr. on July 13, 1957. Johnnie was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was a member of the Rebekah Missionary Circle, served as an Infant...

Jan 20, 2022

Our Mom was born on August 27, 1943 and left us to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022.

She fought for most, if not all, of her life and she fought the good fight. Alas, it came time for her to rest.

Our Mother was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Taylor and...

Jan 20, 2022

Harold Leroy Martin 77 of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 19, 1944 to Leo H. Martin and Mildred M. Martin. He married his wife Carleeta Ann (Shaffer) Martin on November 18, 1966.

Preceded in death are...

Jan 18, 2022

Trelaine Lee McKinney, 50, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022. Trelaine was a Man of God, that walked and lived by faith. Graduate of Marion Franklin High School, attended Chicago College of Performing Arts. Trelaine was a Professional Entertainer. He birthed and was very involved in the Marion Franklin Marionettes Alumni. Trelaine had many...

Jan 17, 2022

James Kevin Zidar (Jim) died unexpectedly on January 17, 2022, at the age of 63.  He is preceded in death by his father, John P. Zidar in 1977 and his brother, Jeffery P. Zidar (Jeff) in 2018.

He is survived by his beloved friend, Sue Stewart; mother, Patricia Zidar (Pat); siblings: John Zidar, Bob Zidar, Bill Zidar, Patty (Brian) Brindley,...

Jan 17, 2022

Taura Michele Martin born February 28, 1971, in Chillicothe Ohio, who previously overcame a two-year battle with breast cancer, passed away peacefully January 17th in Columbus with her beloved husband Scott (Scooter) and daughter Lakota by her side. The cancer had gone to her liver and never gave this courageous fighter a chance to kick its butt.

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Jan 17, 2022

Terry D. Underwood aka ( Buddy)  born April 2, 1966 passed January 17, 2022 at Doctor's Hospital Terry was preceded in death by father Terry J. Underwood, Paternal Grandmother Ada Bell Underwood, Paternal Grandfather Leroy J. Underwood Maternal Grandmother Elizabeth Jane Wamsley, Maternal Grandfather Jasper Newton Wamsley. Survived by mother Daisy J. Underwood of Grove City ohio, Sister Sherry...

Jan 16, 2022

Michael Stephen Vasko, 60, of Columbus, made his transition on January 16, 2022. Mike was born in Columbus to George and Laila Vasko on January 29, 1961. He was a graduate of Brookhaven High School (1979) and was an equipment operator with the City of Columbus from which he retired in 2007.

Mike had a great appreciation for nature, and...

Jan 16, 2022

Jacquelyn Veneta Harrigan – Wickham passed peacefully in Columbus Ohio on January 16th 2022 at the young age of 55.

Jackie was born on November 20th 1966 to Henry and Venetta Harrigan on St. Croix United States Virgin Islands. She attended Central High School on the island before making her way to her graduate studies at Brown...

Jan 15, 2022

Lewis Bryant passed away from covid on January 15th at OSU Medical Center. He was born January 22nd 1979 in West Virgina to Ray and Kathleen (Hill) Bryant. He moved to Ohio in then 1990’s and attended the Mapleton School district. In 1999 he married Jessica Pryor and they moved to Germany where he was stationed in the Army....

Jan 14, 2022

Leland (Doc) Stanford Ward III, 33, Lithopolis, ended his battle with brain cancer on January 14, 2022, in the presence of his immediate family and loved ones. Leland is survived by his Father, Leland Ward II (Dawn), his Mother, Kimberly Frazier (Richard), his sister Jessica Callahan (Andrew), step-brother Caden McColley, step-sister Virginia Frazier, grandparents Leland and Dona Ward and...

Jan 13, 2022

David Lee Davis, 67, of Fulton Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

David is survived by his wife Lynette Carey Davis, son Joshua, daughter Christie, four stepchildren James, Shana, Adrieanne, Joshua, and eleven beloved grandchildren- they were his life.

David proudly served his country...