Obituaries

Oct 10, 2020

Dr. Frank Lawrence Himes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio, due to pneumonia brought on from myasthenia gravis.

He was born on July 30, 1927, to Ralph and Mary (Herr) Himes on the home farm in Montgomery County, Indiana. He attended New Market schools from first through 12th grade, received...

Oct 10, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Wilson of Columbus, Ohio passed away October 10, 2020 at the age of 71 after a 2-year battle with cancer. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Graduated from the Ohio State University with an advanced degree in Public Administration. Began his career as an investigator with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission in Columbus....

Oct 9, 2020

Ray Lewis Defenbaugh, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was surrounded by his family and pets including Benny, Leo and Mako his trusted loyal guard cats. He was born the second of four children of on August 5, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Grover and Helen (Fauble) Defenbaugh.

Ray...

Oct 8, 2020

Stephen Wayne Bernsdorf of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away on October 8th, 2020 with his wife Bette by his side. Born on September 29th, 1949 to parents Paul and Marilyn Bernsdorf, Steve was a life-long resident of central Ohio. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army Reserve...

Oct 8, 2020

Amy Beth Parker DeLorenzo

On Thursday, October 8, 2020 Amy Parker DeLorenzo, 49, departed this world, leaving an unforgettable legacy. Amy was a powerful community organizer and activist for queer liberation, anticapitalism, disability justice, prison abolition, and self-determination for people of all genders. Everyone who encountered Amy can attest to her indomitable, rebellious, empathetic, and generous soul....

Oct 7, 2020

Marcy (Cooper) Carter of Westerville, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the same day as her mother's birthday. She was born in West Virginia on January 12, 1947, to the late Harding Cooper and Helen (Huchok) Cooper. Marcy graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School and then from Capital University in 1968. She taught Spanish in the Columbus City...

Oct 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Eleanor Marie Turley, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at the age of 84.

Eleanor was born on June 27th, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to Cardie and Dorothy Foster. She was a school teacher and was loved by many.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her father Cardie, her mother Dorothy,...

Oct 6, 2020

Brittany Ann Bennett, age 29, of Columbus Ohio passed away peacefully on October 6, 2020 with her mother Tonya (Bennett )Garcia by her side. She is survived by sons Mikas Knetter, Jace Dawson, Jeremiah Dawson; sisters Tiffany (Wine) Barry, Heather (Wine) Nash and Katelyn Wine; brother Donald Wine Jr.; mother Tonya (Bennett) Garcia; stepfather Luis Garcia; father Donald Wine; grandfather Jerry Wine; grandmother Pamela Perry. Plus...

Oct 5, 2020

Leona Lee Marra passed away on October 5, 2020 in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born in Summitville, Ohio on November 22, 1923, to Peter F. and Jenny Sica Marra. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sibling and her brother, Peter Jr. She is survived by her three sisters: Alba Tolini, Joanne Brown, and Gloria Hart;...

Oct 3, 2020

Pearl Bell, age 66, died unexpectedly on October 3, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born March 22, 1954 in West Memphis, Arkansas the daughter of Ester Bell and Louise Gates (Driskell).

Pearl was the sweetest lady of all time. She was a High School graduate and attended some college. She had certificates in Cosmetology and...

Oct 2, 2020

Gloria Rita Jones, age 89, was a God-fearing woman who passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Gloria was born on December 5, 1930 in Georgetown, Guyana to parents Claude Stairs and Alma Henderson. She moved to America in 1995.  After spending some time in Maryland she moved to Ohio and later...

Oct 2, 2020

Robert Henry Thompson, age 89 passed away in the arms of his heavenly Father on October 2nd, 2020.  He was born on February 27th, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a resident of Dublin Assisted Living, Dublin, Ohio.  Predeceased by parents Donald Andrew Thompson, and Mary Agnes Gehring Thompson.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal,...

Oct 1, 2020

Shelia Susan Jackson

12/07/1948 ~ 10/01/2020

Shelia was born in Urbancrest, Ohio on December 7, 1948 to her parents James Davis Sr. and Libby (Byrd) Davis. Shelia passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on October 1, 2020 surrounded by family.

Shelia is proceeded in death by her parents, daughter Deirdre Jackson and brother...

Oct 1, 2020

It is with deep sadness  we announce the passing away of George Njoroge Gatari (GG) on Thursday the 1st October 2020 in Columbus Ohio after a brave battle with cancer. George is survived by his wife Mary, children Leah and Jeremiah. He was the son of the late Joseph Njoroge and the late Veronica Njoroge, son-in-law to the late...

Oct 1, 2020

Barbara Balaski, age 77, passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 at Riverside Hospital. She lived in Columbus, Oh and was originally from Canton, OH. She was patiently waiting to be united with the Lord in heaven and to reunite with her parents, Zigmund Balaski and Elizabeth (Roman) and her brother Marc Balaski. She is survived by her brother Zigmund...

Oct 1, 2020

Bruce “Bucky” Wayne Crosby, 68 of Delaware, left us Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born June 29th, 1952 in Columbus to the late Norman K. and Ruth E. (Reynolds) Crosby. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during Vietnam. Preceded in death by brothers Richard Crosby, David Crosby, Kenneth Crosby and sister Sharon Marcum. Bruce is survived by his...

Sep 28, 2020

Ferne J. Junkins, age 95, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2020. Born in Bellaire, Ohio on December 18, 1924, to parents Bertha and Robert Carpenter. She was one of seven children, and the family resided in Shadyside for her entire childhood. Ferne graduated from Shadyshide High School in 1943, after which she...

Sep 27, 2020

Nichole Marie Van Dyke, age 34, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Newark, Ohio. She was a loving daughter and mother.

Preceded in death by her father Allen Neuman, grandfather Howard Thomas Christian, papa Tom Van Dyke, uncle Jason Christian and ex husband Justin Van Dyke.

She is survived by...

Sep 26, 2020

Melody “Tammy” May Loeffler Passed away September the 26th, 2020 at the age of 63 from cancer.

Tammy was a follower of God and her favorite words were, “God is Good”. She loved her family, she was kind and generous, and she had a big heart.

She was preceded in death by her mother Julia...

Sep 26, 2020

David Evan Bowers of Columbus, Ohio passed away in his home on September 26th, 2020 after a 10-year fight with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was born in Columbus on April 26th, 1962 to the late Quentin and Joan Bowers. After graduating from Whetstone High School, David attended Kentucky Christian University and had a successful career in sales and real estate....