Obituaries

Oct 24, 2020

GARY A SPICER

Gary passed away from complications resulting from a rare chronic illness Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at home surrounded by his family, along with the services of Hospice of Central Ohio He was born January 17, 1947, in Lima Ohio, a son of the late Dr. Donald M and Helen M Spicer, and brother Donald Neal...

Oct 23, 2020

The Lord called our beloved Elaine Hollier LeDay home on October 23, 2020 at the age of 77. Elaine was born in Lake Charles, LA on January 12, 1943 to parents George and Florence (Duhon) Hollier. She attended Saint John Elementary School in Prien Lake, and graduated from Washington High School. She was employed by the Calcasieu Parish School...

Oct 22, 2020

Erma (Smith) Millar  1936 – 2020

Erma Dell Millar, age 84, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away at Glenwood special care center in Dublin, Ohio on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April, 4th 1936 in Harrisville, West Virginia to the late Charles and Ollie Smith.

She was predeceased in...

Oct 22, 2020

BARRETT

James M. Barrett, age 36, passed away suddenly and tragically on October 22, 2020. Born in Columbus, Ohio on August 2, 1984 to surviving parents James and Cheryl Barrett. Preceded in death by grandparents James and Elizabeth Barrett and William and Carolyn Ogle; sister Tiffany M Barrett; aunts Wendy Sue Myers and Brenda Baer; cousin Deena...

Oct 22, 2020

Michael Allen Nelson passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2020. Michael was born on November 11th, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Sesco and Tophal (Fizer) Nelson. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a journeyman painter and former employee of the Delaware County Health Department. Michael was a longtime member of The Archeological Society of...

Oct 21, 2020

Gregory Michael Davis, born February 3, 1961, left this earth October 21, 2020.

Greg was very creative and is remembered for his elaborately carved pumpkins at Halloween, brilliant watercolor paintings and love of remote controlled airplanes. He graduated with honors from The Ohio State University and was an avid fan of Buckeye football for his entire life....

Oct 19, 2020

Richard A. Adair, age 77, passed away Oct. 19, 2020 at his residence. Vietnam Veteran US Army. Former employee with L.E.P. Profit International. Preceded in death by wife Sheila. Survived by son Christian Adair, sister Carol Wilson, and nephew Edward Wilson, and numerous other family members. Family to hold private service at later date. Visit www.shaw-davis.com for condolences.

Oct 19, 2020

John V. Kleperis Jr. passed away peacefully on Oct 19th, 2020 at the age of 61. John was born on November 20th, 1958 in Selma Alabama to John and Margaret (Dean) Kleperis. He graduated from Wright-State University with a BA in 1981, and a BS in 1986. He dedicated his life to improve the quality of life of the developmentally delayed. For the...

Oct 19, 2020

Virginia (Ginny) Wilson age 87 of Grove City, Ohio died on October 19, 2020.   Born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Nancy and Joseph Laehu on May 11, 1933.   Proceeded in death by parents and brothers Joseph and John Laehu, and daughter Jeaneane A. Burns.   Survived by loving spouse of 68 years, Jerry, grandson Christopher Burns (Lara), great granddaughters Emia...

Oct 18, 2020

Natalie Walsh Everman, 39, of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home. Natalie was born June 13, 1981 a daughter of the late Michael Walsh. Natalie was preceded in death by her father. Natalie is survived by a husband, Curtis Dwain Everman II; a daughter, Juliet Elisabeth Everman; a step-daughter, Kirsten Alexis Frazier; a sister, Bridgitt Walsh; a nephew, Joey Brandt; and many friends and extended family who all mourn her passing. Natalie loved in life gardening, singing, working...

Oct 18, 2020

Norma “Bunnie” Earlene (Kinser) Derringer was born on May 20, 1958 in Newark to the late Phyllis M (Spires) Kinser and Earl “Skeeter” L Kinser. She unexpectedly left us on Sunday October 18, 2020. She was co-owner operator of Bunnie’s Corner Café, Served as a member of Newark City Council, organized and participated in many golf outings, bowling and...

Oct 17, 2020

Barbara Fumiko Richardson died peacefully at home in Columbus, Ohio on the morning of Saturday, October 17, 2020, with some family present and all other family and friends loving her from afar.

Barbara was born Fumiko Shiba on January 24, 1932 in Yokosuka, Japan to a loving family. She attended Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, after which...

Oct 17, 2020

William Michael Blank ("Michael") 49, passed away October 17, 2020 surrounded by the love of his friends and family at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus, OH after complications from a recent accident in his home. Michael, born August 25, 1971 in Lima, OH is the son of Joanne Blank of Lima and William O. Blank now in Hilliard, OH, who...

Oct 15, 2020

Grace Ajemian-Kishishian 91, passed away on October 15, 2020 at Lewis Center, Ohio. She was the wife of John Kishishian, mother of Virginia, Linda, Gloria, Michael and John, mother-in-law of Mark Detwiler and Vahe Manoukian, and grandmother of Christian, Nicholas & Alyssa. She was married to her beloved husband John for 56 years.

Grace was born in...

Oct 14, 2020

Michael J. Geus, born July 28, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio passed away on October 14, 2020 in his home. He was 62. Predeceased by parents Donn and Phyllis Geus,  step father , John Williams and sister Brenda Wilson. Survived by his longtime loving girlfriend of 11 years, Linda Keith from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Best friends Sam Gabriel, fiancee' Valerie...

Oct 13, 2020

Watkins

Mackey Ray Watkins, age 66, Sunrise August 19, 1954, to Sunset October 13, 2020. Survived by wife Tonia Watkins Hamilton; children Evangelist Janet (Elder John) Darden, Mack Ray Watkins, Jr., Matthew 'Chew' Hamilton and Jaleesa Watkins. Many grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; loving siblings and their families, including a host of nieces and nephews. Numerous close friends. A...

Oct 13, 2020

Aaron P. Raita died peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on October 13, 2020 after a short illness. Aaron was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 4, 1922 to Kate (nee Gangler) and John Raita Sr. Growing up during the Great Depression, times were tough during his early life. Aaron enlisted in the Army and served in the 14th Armored Division...

Oct 13, 2020

David Strause was a dreamer. While his heart beat with a sentimental love for the past, he was always looking forward to the future and trying hard to bend it to his will. In what many might see as a Quixotic endeavor -  yet was a spiritual necessity to him - David was hoping to provide the Columbus jazz...

Oct 11, 2020

Marguerite “Sue” Mercurio (nee Kaylor), born January 14, 1934 in Columbus, died peacefully at home in Westerville, Ohio on October 11, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  Preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Dick Mercurio, her son, Marc, a brother, Jim Kaylor, and parents. Sue is survived by her loving son Rick Mercurio (Sally...

Oct 11, 2020

MarySue Helstern Rosenberger, registered nurse, author, ordained minister, and chaplain, died at home in Westerville, Ohio, on Sunday, October 11, following a lengthy illness with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born on March 10, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Russell and Vinna Bowers Helstern, she lived her childhood years in a rural location outside of Brookville, Ohio.