Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Beverly “Bev” Pettit, age 88, passed away on March 16th at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Cheryl Pettit Long of Columbus and son, Bob (Maite) Pettit of Charlotte, NC; her 5 grandchildren, Joey, Matt, Amanda, Logan & Alexa; and her great-grandson, Jackson. She joins her parents, Irvin and Lucille Reid and...

Mar 15, 2022

Mark G. Minnich, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, previously from Bath, Pennsylvania, died March 15, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on January 2, 1961, in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of David and Patricia (Heckman) Minnich, siblings Paul Minnich of Congress, Arizona, and Amy (Minnich) Anthony of Danielsville, PA. He was...

Mar 11, 2022

Doris (Dorie) Rose,Gladstone (Collier), of Powell, Ohio, was born in 1953, to Lilla Fay Preece and Willie Marcum Sr., in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away March 11, 2022, age 68, with her daughter by her side, at OSU Hospital.

Dorie retired from OSU Hospital in 2015, where she worked for over 30 years and made several lifelong...

Mar 10, 2022

Douglas Stephen Skura, beloved Dad, husband, grandpa, brother, and friend passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the age of 61 years old. He is survived by his wife, Kristian Skura, his sons, Brian (Alexandra), Matthew (Emma), and Christopher, his grandchildren, Emerson and Henry, his brother Brent (Val), as well as sister-in-laws Karen King and Kelli VanLynn, beloved nieces...

Mar 6, 2022

William Kenichi Brakel, age 37, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 6th 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 19, 1984. He graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 2003. He is survived by his father Arlo (Phyllis) and mother Kazumi (Norio); Siblings, Emi, Yumi (Carlo), Adam, and...

Mar 6, 2022

Anita Louise (Chittum) Justus born on February 19, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio began her walk with the Lord on March 6, 2022.

Proceeded in death by her father William Chittum, sister Lorain Chittum and brother-In-law Jerry Dennis.

Survived by her husband Troy Joseph Justus, daughter Linzie Nicole Justus, Son Zachary Scot Justus, grandchildren Isaac McGruder,...

Mar 5, 2022

CHAPPELEAR, Walter Forrest.  Walter passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, surrounded by loving family, after suffering a stroke on his 73rd birthday.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 17, 1949, to Cread and Jane Chappelear.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Brady; half-sister Sarah Myer; and stepbrother Phillip Sexton.  He is survived by...

Mar 4, 2022

Robert (Bob) E. Commeans was born on April 16th, 1948 and passed away on March 4th, 2022 . Robert resided in Galloway and was from Columbus. He is the oldest of seven children. Robert is preceded in death by his parents William and Gleneva Commeans and his brother Ricard (Dick) Commeans. Robert is survived by his two daughters Christina...

Mar 3, 2022

Roy E. Vaught Sr, 76, passed away at Drs West Hospital March 3, 2022 after a short lived, hard fought bought with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1945 in Columbus. He retired from Rich’s Bakery. Roy loved all and was loved by all! He loved getting together with family, especially for cookouts & horseshoes. He loved his...

Mar 1, 2022

Jamie Pearson (aka Antonio James Alvande) was the most kind, loving and dearest brother a sister could have.  Early on in life he was a sharing and giving person in the family early on.  The things that he did to deserve this honor was always allowing me to work his paper route to make some money, creating a carnival at...

Mar 1, 2022

Frances I. Thompson, 93, of Gassaway, WV, passed away peacefully at the Laurels of Norworth nursing home in Columbus, Ohio with her sons, Roscoe W. Thompson and Lonnie G. Thompson, at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe W. Thompson, and her only daughter Regina Thompson.  Frances was born in Progress, WV on April 20th,...

Feb 28, 2022

Matthew Brian Allen (M. Dot) 38 of Westerville Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Feb 28th, 2022. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio September 27, 1983 to Carol and Larry Allen. He is survived by siblings Erick Shepard, Larry Allen II (Angel Ortiz), and Bennie Allen-Stanford (Tory Stanford).

In addition to mother, aunts, uncles, and siblings, Matt is survived...

Feb 27, 2022

Allen Lee Crossley, age 84, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on February 27, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1937, in the family home on East Gates Street in Columbus, Ohio. He was the youngest of six children of Ed and Rose Crossley, who preceded him in death. He attended South High School, becoming President of the...

Feb 24, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James P Shepherd. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 23, 2022

Retha Smetanko, age 74, passed away at Mount Carmel East Hospital on February 23rd, 2022. She was born to Denver and Rosie Messer on January 15th, 1948. Retha married Bobby Smetanko and had four wonderful children Scott, Cindy, Rick, and David. During her life she worked at Franklin Chemical and TTI Honda, while filling in her spare time with...

Feb 23, 2022

Tina Marie Gale was born on February 4, 1982 and passed away on February 23, 2022. She was survived by her Daughter Mary; Son-in Law Cody B.; Grandson Cody Jr.; and many family and friends. A memorial gathering will take place at the Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes 2nd Avenue Chapel (34 West 2nd Ave Columbus, Ohio 43201) Monday March 14th from...

Feb 22, 2022

Joe D. Ross (Joey), age 45, passed away at St Ann’s on February 22nd, 2022 with his loving family and friends by his side giving the gift of life to many by organ donation. He was born on May 14th, 1976 to the late Rose Ross. He is survived by his loving fiancé Michelle Gray; Father William (Cheryl) Hunter;...

Feb 22, 2022

Robert D. (Bob) Thompson, 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday February 22, 2022. Bob was born in Alderson, WV on March 06, 1940. His love, wisdom and spunk will be missed. He was simple man that showed us that working hard affords you a good life, after all he did not retire from the workforce...

Feb 22, 2022

Dennis P. Beatty Sr. Born February 18th,1953 Joined his Parents Pearl & Beatrice, Brothers Kenny & Eddie Grandchildren Aaron & Austin in Heaven on February 22nd, 2022.  Dennis, a US Army Veteran was a dreamer who loved to sing and make others laugh. He worked as a Truck Driver as well as an Auctioneer for many years. He is...

Feb 19, 2022

Vern Charles Peltomaa, July 13, 1965 - February 19, 2022. We love you more than words can tell, survived by his wife, Linda Peltomaa, daughter, Aja Peltomaa, future son-in-law Sterling Tamburello, mother, Donna Peltomaa, brothers, Brian (Bonnie) Peltomaa and Kirk Peltomaa and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Ray Peltomaa, father-in-law Eli Manos and brother-in-law...