Obituaries

Nov 26, 2020

Reverend Father Raymond M. Larussa, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 72. Son of the late Angelo C. and E. Marie (Slaughter) Larussa, he was born on August 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by sisters Linda Green and Rita (Bill) Stepka; niece Tracy (John) Wickline and children Kyle and Emily; niece Christina (Keith)...

Nov 24, 2020

Karen Mae Eckelbarger of Westerville, Ohio went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday November 24th, 2020 at the age of 74.  She passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home after courageously fighting a brain tumor. Karen was born on March 25th, 1946 in Butler, PA to her loving parents Carl A....

Nov 24, 2020

Michael Jaudon, was born on August 07, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio.  The fourth child born to the Harold F. Jaudon and Alma J. Jaudon-Collins.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He attended schools in the Dayton Public School System.

He departed this earthly world on November 24, 2020.  He is preceded...

Nov 23, 2020

Naomi Ruth MacDonald left this world peacefully on November 23, 2020 at the incredible age of 100! She lived long enough that she was preceded in death by most everyone she grew up with– most notably her parents, William and Netti Hughes, sister Velma (Bob) Fear, her husband John, daughter-in-law Ginny, and many friends. She is survived by her children, Karen...

Nov 22, 2020

Richard “Rick” K. Wilson, 69, passed Sunday November 22, 2020 at his son’s home under hospice care.

He leaves behind his mother: Pauline (Steve) Gaskins; brother: Eugene (Cindy) Wilson; sons Bryan Wilson and Brent (Kim) Wilson; grandchildren: Triston Wilson, Joey Wilson, Kristin Wilson and Abby Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde...

Nov 21, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Felt, age 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2020. She was born on July 5, 1944, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Betty was then adopted by her parents Mary and Bob Hiscock, and was welcomed with open arms by her sister Shirley Witney, and adopted sisters Alice Coryell and Margret Janos.

Betty married John Manchor Jr., and...

Nov 21, 2020

Bernadette Vano passed away peacefully November 21, 2020 at the Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 68 from complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Born on March 4, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Nancy and Louis Vano, Bernadette was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, and attended the Ohio State...

Nov 20, 2020

Bonnie J (Warsmith) Valentine died at home peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on November 20, 2020. She was 79 years old. She was a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio and spent many years at the family home in the Old Beechwold neighborhood. Bonnie was a beloved mother of three and grandmother to three beautiful young ladies.  She...

Nov 19, 2020

Daniel Patrick Clark, 74, passed away November 19, 2020. Daniel was born March 17, 1946, to Charles Clark and Elizabeth Ann Clark nee Mills. Daniel was a proud US Veteran and retiree from Ford. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. Brother of (late) Rita Henderson, (late) Catherine Patricia Cipra, (late) Mary Alice Clark, Edna Clark Zielinkski, (late) Nora Sims,...

Nov 19, 2020

John Warren Blackburn, age 68, of Columbus, passed away November 19, 2020 at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Olivene (Stepp), wife of 46 years, Rita (Unger), and granddaughter Scarlett. John is survived by his children John Jr (Brittany), Angela (Robert) Messer, Kate (Tracy) Brigner,  grandchildren, Zackary, Gracyn, Lucas, Charlotte,...

Nov 18, 2020

Harriet Shriver Martin, 94, died November 18, 2020, at her home in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Harriet was born in Charleston, W.Va., to Carrie (Robinson) and Ellsworth Shriver. She was reared in Nellis and  Beckley, W.Va., where her father was the mine superintendent for the Raleigh Coal and Coke Co. Harriet attended Woodrow Wilson H.S., graduating valedictorian of her class. ...

Nov 18, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Knut Fisch. He passed at his home in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones on November 18, 2020 at the age of 58, after having a short hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on June 4, 1962, in his native country of Germany in Hanover.

He loved...

Nov 15, 2020

Merle Melvin Miller, age 93, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1927 in Massillon, Ohio to parents Clarence and Erma Miller.

He was a humble man, and was undoubtedly devoted to being the best father and husband he could be. Merle was an Army...

Nov 15, 2020

One of the funniest, smartest, and kindest of people, Ernest Lockridge, died on November 15, 2020.  Lewy Body Dementia had made him feel “like a flower without its petals.” That horrible dementia reached his autonomic system; he died a peaceful death at Kobacker Hospice.

Ernest was born in Bloomington Indiana to Vernice Baker Lockridge and the novelist,...

Nov 15, 2020

Cletus LeRoy Randles, was born March 26, 1938 and passed away November 15, 2020 in Coshocton, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing and being in his garden. Preceded in death by his mother, Francis Randles, father, Hilton Randles, sister, Barbara Brooks and son, Mitchell Randles. Survived by 3 daughters, Teresa (Danny) Appleby, Candace (Charlie) Walker and Shasta Dixon, 11 grandchildren and 17 great...

Nov 15, 2020

Dorothy Rose Russell, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, died unexpectedly at her home Sunday, November 15, 2020. Rose was born March 17, 1961 to the late Dorothy “Dotte” L. (Turner) and Hal G. Russell in Decatur, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter Brooke M. Russell Burch, and siblings Hal J., Kevin S., and Lisa (Mary) L. Russell. She...

Nov 13, 2020

Ryan Nicholas Sword, age 42, of Clintonville, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio USA, died at home on November 13, 2020. Ryan was born July 2, 1978 at OSU to parents Harold and Debhi, and joined his sisters Lisa and Yvette, and brothers Nathan and "Nick", all who survive Ryan.

Ryan attended Columbus Public Schools, Duxberry Arts, Franklin Middle,...

Nov 13, 2020

Steven L. Graham, 63, of Mount Sterling, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 13th, 2020 at home. He was born July 2, 1957, in Mount Sterling, Ohio, the son of Robert and Carolyn (Crooks) Graham. Steve worked for many years as a very talented and creative florist, including owning his own flower shop and working at others. Steve’s passions...

Nov 9, 2020

Chong Pok Leong (Andy), 59 years young, residing in Columbus, OH for the past 25 years, passed away early morning Monday November 09, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1961 in Taiping, Malaysia to parents Chong Kee Sung and Lee Kam Yoong. Andy was born with a generous humble heart, he opened up his home to every person...

Nov 9, 2020

Martha R. “Becky” Bauer, 10-year resident of Columbus, OH, formerly of Mitchell, SD, died, November 9, 2020. She was 70.

A private family service in celebration of Becky’s life will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home Clintonville Chapel. A livestream of the service will be available at 12 pm EST on November...