Obituaries

Apr 22, 2021

Charles “Chip” Pretzman, Jr., 64, born December 14, 1956 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio to Charles Pretzman, Sr. and Cecelia (Podd) Pretzman, passed away on April 22, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Chip was an inquisitive and curiosity-driven man with a wide-ranging spectrum of interests and hobbies, a wry sense of humor, and a compassionate heart that drove him to...

Apr 22, 2021

GLOVER

Stephen Leroy Glover, Sr. age 67, passed away on April 22, 2021, in Columbus, OH. Born July 25, 1953, to parents William and Alma Glover in Lima, OH. Preceded in death by parents, son Stephen L. Glover, Jr. Survived by partner Carrie Rowe Glover; children Kayin Glover and Nathaniel Phillips; grandchildren Akeel Glover, Jontez White, Paul...

Apr 20, 2021

Jeffrey Paris Sherman (“Jeff”, “JP”), 68, passed away April 20, 2021. He was born August 28, 1952, in Elmira, NY, the first child of Bella Paris Sherman and Malcolm D. Sherman. Jeff graduated from Towanda Area High School, PA in 1970 and graduated from Miami University, OH with a Bachelors of Science in Education in 1974. He then studied...

Apr 19, 2021

Jeremy Thomas Letzelter, age 44, left us so young and unexpectedly on April 19, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1977. Jeremy was loved by all with his incredibly big heart, calming and easy-going temperament, generous soul, sense of humor, and the warm smile he always wore. In hard times and in good, Jeremy always turned to God...

Apr 19, 2021

Obituary for Karren Lascola (Shook)

Karren Lee Lascola was born May 6, 1953, in Columbus, OH to Arthur Prince Shook and late Betty Ann Travis (Hampton). She departed this life on April 19, 2021, at the age of 68. Karren attended Champion Middle School, East High School, Columbus State University, and became an employee for Ross Laboratory....

Apr 18, 2021

Minta Diane Porter McMillion 70 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April, 18th 2021 at Kobacker House.  She was born on January 31st, 1951 at White Cross Hospital in Columbus to the late Richard and Catherine (Roberts) Porter.  She is survived by her husband of 39 years Dennis McMillion, brothers Richard (Patricia) of Okmulgee,...

Apr 17, 2021

Sally Ann Weber, age 54, beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2021 with her daughter Josie and brother Phil at her side after a short but hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Sally was born January 23, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio.  She grew up and graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in...

Apr 14, 2021

Roy W. Radcliff, born March 13, 1934, in Parkersburg, WV passed away on April 14, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Roy H. Radcliff and Doris Radcliff (Drain), wife Betty, and eldest son Timothy.

Roy was the youngest of three sisters that have passed away as well, Francis, Jack, and Coralee. His...

Apr 14, 2021

Mark Kyle Axe born May 18, 1944 in Wooster, OH to Delbert Grover Axe and Gladys Margaret (Mountford) Axe peacefully passed among family on April 14, 2021. Mark is survived by siblings Dian Panning of PA, Steven Axe, Kathleen Axford and Nancy Archer of OH. He is also survived by niece, Juli and nephews, Eric, Brian, David and Daniel....

Apr 13, 2021

Mr. William Chevere Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  It was not meant to be that family would be with him during his transition, but God saw fit to place two caring nurses by his side who held his hands and spoke gentle words of comfort until his passing.

Willie,...

Apr 11, 2021

Courtney Smith: February 21, 2002 – April 11, 2021

As you may have known, my sweet child, has passed away at the young age of 19.  I am extremely saddened by the death of my child and the daily struggles such a young innocent person faced everyday with anxiety, depression, bipolar, and many more mental wellness matters. ...

Apr 9, 2021

BETTY JANE (VOGEL) CRAIG, 90 of Columbus, OH and formerly of Supply, NC died on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH after suffering a stroke on Good Friday, one week earlier. Born February 16, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Vogel and E. Evelyn (Clements) Vogel. She was...

Apr 9, 2021

John S. Slane, 77, passed away on April 9th, 2021. Preceded in death by his father Rollen S, mother Rosella Ann Garrabrant, brother Bill, sister Joan Skinner and son John R. Survived by brothers Jim and Jerry, sister Joyce Purcell, wife Linda of 57 years, sons David and Jeff (Malinda), grandchildren Adam, Brittney (John Doolittle), Ayrelle, Rebekah and Cheyenne....

Apr 9, 2021

Loretta Ernestine (Von Moegen) Ballenger, 94, passed away, April 9, 2021.  She was born December 18, 1926, at home on Duffy Road in Delaware County, Ohio.  She was the daughter of George Von Moegen and Hildagard Kunigunde (Frank) Von Moegen.  Loretta graduated from Bellpoint High School in 1944 and attended business school.  She worked in the insurance industry until she...

Apr 9, 2021

Paul Irwin Shea, 76, passed from this life in the loving arms of Jesus on April 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.  Karen, his beloved wife of 38 years, was at his side at home as he ended his earthly journey.

Paul was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, on June 14, 1944.  He served his country in...

Apr 8, 2021

Andrew Todd Hager, 58, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday morning, April 8, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 18, 1963 to Mary, and the late Lawrence Hager.

He is survived by his mother Mary (Vilbrandt) Hager, his four sons, Aaron, Adam, Andrew, and Alec Hager, brother Steven Hager, sister Catherine Hager, nephew Steven (Jahnel) Hager...

Apr 8, 2021

BAER,

Steven L. Baer, age 69, passed away on April 8, 2021. Born October 20, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to parents Walter E. and Alice Baer; Preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Survived by partner Nikki Neer; daughter Megan Dipaolo; sister Susan; brother Timothy; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service is being planned at this...

Apr 7, 2021

Scott R. Wharton, age 66, of Columbus passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Scott was born August 8, 1954 to parents John and Kathleen Wharton in Lancaster, Ohio. The second of four children, he was the lone boy. Scott attended Columbus North High School. Scott went on to work as an independent contractor. He was a talented guitarist...

Apr 7, 2021

Motivational speaker, author, director, minister, and friend, Minister Aundrea Denise Gibson née Shurney passed on at the age of 51 at her home in Columbus, Ohio in the early hours of Wednesday April 7th, 2021 of calciphylaxis.

Born on the 9th of November in Los Angeles, California to Antonia Greene and Darrell Shurney, Aundrea ultimately spent most...

Apr 7, 2021

Winnie Hiatt, age 53, of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1967 in Rushville, IN to mother Shirley Shifflett.

Winnie is preceded in death by her sister Tammy and mother Shirley. She is survived by her children Jeff, Crystal, and Dallas, grandchildren Thai, Cali, Levi, Cameron, Kami’, O’mari-Lee,...