Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

After a long wonderful life of 91 years, Edwin passed away peacefully at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio on August 21st. Born and raised by his parents, Anthony and Lucy, he joined five siblings to begin his life in Rochester, NY where he called home. A graduate of Franklin High School, he pursued further education at St. Bonaventure University,...

Aug 21, 2021

ANTHONY MARTIN RUZAS, 74, son of Anton Ruzas (deceased) and Ethel Millslagle of Kewanee Illinois passed away peacefully at home on August 21 2021 in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.  He was attended by his wife of 41 years, Shelby Conrad.

No services are planned because of the pandemic. Tony really cared about public health and...

Aug 20, 2021

(Vickie) Sue Cordell, 73, of Columbus, Ohio left us on August 20, 2021 and went home to be with the Lord after a short illness.

Sue is survived by her sisters Brenda (Bob) Ream of Clay City, Indiana and Linda Lewis of Greenwood, Louisiana; her brother Randy Cordell of Greenwood, Louisiana; her extended family Duane Huddleston, Joe...

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Lucille Reed was born on October 10th, 1929, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Davis in Philadelphia, Pa. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Friday, August 20th, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

Lucille accepted Christ and was a member of Wayland Temple Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. She was educated...

Aug 18, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Spinks family announces that Jason “J.” John Spinks of Worthington, Ohio, went to be with his Lord during the early hours of Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Jason passed peacefully at the Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center at the age of 48. Jason was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on March...

Aug 18, 2021

Guy Joseph Nesham, of Westerville, OH, died Wednesday, August 18, under hospice care in his family's home, following extended complications from Covid-19.

Guy was born on October 31, 1945, in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, and moved to the United States with his family in 1954. Upon becoming a U.S. citizen, he proudly served his country as a Seaman...

Aug 18, 2021

Connie Lee Fetters, born September 26,1932, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 18, 2021.  She was surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren who had the privilege of singing one of her favorite hymns as she was ushered into heaven.

Connie was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and...

Aug 17, 2021

Larry was born December 15, 1973 and passed away August 17, 2021.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Ashland, Ohio until he went and graduated from Philips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He completed his computer science and electrical engineering degree at Ohio State University. He worked at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio.

Aug 15, 2021

Brian Keith White (Nickname B-Dubb) was born on January 26, 1969, to the late Robert White Sr. and Dorothy White in Columbus, Ohio.  Brian gravitated to sports at an early age and played football for the Linden Eagles Little league team.  Brian continued on to play basketball l for Linden Mckinley High School and was a standout shooting guard....

Aug 13, 2021

Peter Edward Riner September 3, 1953 to August 13, 2021

Pete was born at home in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. After several family moves in the 1950’s, the Riner family settled, in August of 1959, on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of West High School, class of 1971, Pete attended The Ohio State University....

Aug 10, 2021

Michael “Mike” Dale Clear, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, died on August 10th, 2021 in his home.

He was born March 1st, 1943 in Ohio, a son of Dale Gerald Clear and Mary Jane Patterson Clear.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Dale Clear and his sister, Silvia...

Aug 10, 2021

(Richard) Todd Thomas, 49, of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on August 10, 2021.

Newark High School graduate, Todd was passionate about his views. Loved German Shepard dogs, music, remodeling, and building, and among many other things, a good story or joke.

Preceded in death by his father Donald G Thomas of...

Aug 10, 2021

Albert Neil Foulger, “Al”, age 90, passed away August 10, 2021 at Kobacher House. Born in Glasgow, Scotland April 30, 1931. When Germany started the Clydebank Blitz bombing of Glasgow in March, 1941, he moved to live with his grandmother in Largs in west Scotland. After high school and the 2-year mandatory military service (Royal Air Force), Al completed a...

Aug 8, 2021

Earl W. Eckelbarger of Westerville, Ohio went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at the age of 78. He is reunited in Heaven with the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Karen M. Eckelbarger. Earl was born on June 19th, 1943 in Olean, NY. He was the...

Aug 8, 2021

Edith Novak passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021 at her daughter’s home with beloved family by her side.  Edith remained active into her 90s. As a child she enjoyed swimming in the Ohio River with her brother George. As a teenager she loved walking from Wheeling W.Va. to Lansing, Ohio (5 miles) to dance for hours with her...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert E. Jones, Jr. (Bob) 92 of Columbus, OH born 6.17.1929, passed away peacefully 8.8.2021 at 9:36 p.m. with beloved family by his side at Glenwood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, Dublin OH.

Preceded in death by his loving parents, Robert E. and Betty Jones. Survived by his wife of 72 years, Florence Marie Jones (Lechner), daughters Julie...

Aug 6, 2021

Frank E. Hussey, 87 of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his home with his children by his side on Friday August 6th, 2021. Frank was born in Sidney Ohio on June 17, 1934 to the late Millard E. Hussey and Ida M. Hussey.  Frank was preceded in death by his sister Mary K. Winner and sister Ida M. Verga....

Aug 6, 2021

Sound the horn, and that horn sounded, loud and true in the ears of one Anita Marie Montgomery. God had called for his daughter to come home, her work here, although important, was done and He needed another angel’s help there in Heaven even more so, and so she did on the 6th day of August of 2021. Anita,...

Aug 5, 2021

Patrick Michael Allen Shannon passed away due to a tragic incident on August 5, 2021. Patrick is preceded in death by his father Timothy L. Sprague. He is survived by his mother, Melissa Shannon. His sisters, Heaven Moore, Makayla Holiday, Kourtney Shaw, and Cylah Holiday. His brothers Charles Sprague, Anthony Sprague, Tim Noble, Damien Dillon, and Davonte Holiday. Patrick’s...

Aug 5, 2021

Chet Douglas Harris, 57, a resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at his mothers home in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by his family. Born in Columbus, Ohio on August 26, 1963 to E. Lavonne Harris and the late Carl Andrew Harris. Preceeded in death is his father, Carl (2014) and is his daughter...