Obituaries

Sandy Hoffman

Aug 17, 2020

Sandy Hoffman, 71, of Columbus, OH passed away on Monday August 17, 2020 at home surrounded by family.  She was born October 12, 1948 in Mansfield, OH to the late Harvey Willard “Andy” Anderson and Eleanor Naydean (Hoover) Anderson.

She was retired from a lifetime of teaching in the public and private sectors in both Mansfield OH,...

Clyde Collins

Aug 17, 2020

Clyde H. Collins of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at the age of 92, Monday, August 17, 2020 at The Pickering - Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care located in Lancaster, Ohio.

He is survived by his second wife Linda (Lewis) Collins & step-daughter, Michele (Collins) Long of Lancaster, three sons, Joseph of Chester, W.V., Gregory of Centerburg, Ohio...

John Makris

Aug 16, 2020

John E. Makris, PE, 89, of Upper Arlington, passed away to Riverside Hospital on August 16, 2020 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Newark, Ohio to Evangelos J. and Theophania Makris. He attended Duke University (1948-1952), majoring in Civil Engineering and played on the lacrosse team. A Korean Veteran (1952-1954), he served as acting squad leader...

William "Bill" Barga

Aug 16, 2020

William “Bill” Edward Barga, 70, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio of complications from cancer treatments.

Bill was born on July 7, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to the late Virgil and Florence (McFarland) Barga. On July 12, 1982, Bill married Faye (Mummaugh) Barga who survives in Lima. Bill...

Theresa Williams

Aug 15, 2020

Theresa Dawn Williams, 38, Your light transcends your absence. November 16, 1981 - August 15, 2020.  A private family gathering will be held in her honor.

Thomas Weisenberger

Aug 15, 2020

Thomas Michael Weisenberger, born May 10, 1961 to Mary and Paul Weisenberger; he was number five of seven joined by Jim, Cecelia, Ellin, Molly, John and David.

Thomas graduated from Thomas Worthington High School: He then served for our country in the U.S. Navy.

After returning from duty Tom went to work for Charles Jennings-...

Randy Damron

Aug 15, 2020

Randy Dale Damron passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long battle with COPD.  He is preceeded in death by his father Charles Sr., brother Ricky, and sister Rinda. He is survived by his mother Florene, brothers Charles Jr, Lowell, and Gary, and sisters Melinda and Dorene.  He is also survived by his one true love, Vickie.

Dale was a graduate of North High...

Louisa Destine

Aug 14, 2020

It is with great sadness the Destine family announce of the passing of Louisa Destine. Louisa was born in  Ouanaminthe, Haiti on April 28, 1950 to Mr. and Mrs. Gracius Charles.   Louisa was preceded in death by  sister Odette and is survived by brother Gracia Charles, sister Clautude Simon and brother Gaudin Charles.

Louisa passed on Friday August 14, 2020 at 03:05 at Mount...

Joseph Blunt Sr.

Aug 13, 2020

Joseph Wayne Blunt Sr. 58 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 13, 2020. He was born to the late Joseph and Jeanne Blunt on December 7, 1961 in Marysville, Ohio

He served as an ASE Certified Auto Technician for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by...

Mary Melton

Aug 13, 2020

Mary A. (Ropinski) Melton passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on 08-13-20 at Heartland of Dublin.  Mary was born 12-02-1929 along with her twin sister, Theresa, in Chicago, Illinois to Peter and Martha Ropinski.  Blessed with 9 children, 19 grandchildren, & 21 great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by parents, & sisters Theresa, Margie, and brother Peter Jr, daughter...

Lois Seabolt

Aug 13, 2020

Lois Seabolt

July 5, 1932 - August 13, 2020

Lois Seabolt, age 88 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 13, 2020. She was born in Epworth, Georgia on July 5, 1932. She was preceded in death in death by brother, Henry C Seabolt, Jr.' sister Edith McCauley; brother-in-law Phillip McCauley and niece Kimberly Lehmann....

Kitty Slagle

Aug 12, 2020

Kitty (George) Slagle, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her favorite son Tom Slagle Jr., and longtime companion Tommy Thompson. Kitty is survived by daughter Cindi (Andy) Shay, daughter Debbie (Brandon) Mitchell, daughter-in-law Tona Slagle, grandchildren Linsey (Richard) Stiles, Tiffani Shay, Tom (Kate) Slagle III, Tyler Slagle, Phillip...

James Millay

Aug 12, 2020

James Paul Millay, 21, of Columbus, OH, went to heaven unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020. He was born in Columbus, OH on April 11, 1999 to Clint Millay and Amber Wiley. James had a zest for life. He lived it to its fullest. He was a loving, caring and giving person who adored his family and friends. If...

Lear Denser

Aug 11, 2020

Lear Wallace Denser, age 63, passed away on August 11, 2020 after battling breast cancer.

She was born September 24, 1956 in Ashland, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Wallace. Surviving are her daughter Samantha Kushner and two grandchildren Xavier and Dylan Gaski, and brother David Wallace and preceded in death JC...

William Shamblin

Aug 10, 2020

William Andrew Shamblin, age 28, on August 10, 2020. Born August 16, 1991 in Columbus, Ohio  to Parents Jimmy and Betty Shamblin. Preceded in death by grandparents Maude Shamblin and Betty and Bill Harakal; mother-in-law and father-in-law Teri and Teddy Farley. Survived by life companion Tracy Farley; step-father Eric Naprawa, daughter Isabelle West; grandfather Danny Shamblin; brothers and sisters...

George Biundo

Aug 10, 2020

George Dominic Biundo

August 12, 1945 – August 10, 2020

George Biundo, age 74 (let’s just call it 75) of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully at 8:30am on August 10th, 2020.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 12th 1945.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Laura Biundo, his mother...

Marquis Talley

Aug 9, 2020

Marquis T. Talley age 27 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 9, 2020. Born on November 25, 1992 to Nicole Daniels and Brandon (Myra) Talley. Marquis was a devoted family member: caring and supportive friend, and courageous leader. He was an individual who would make you laugh in the midst of despair, possessed a special relationship with each individual he...

Steven Forward

Aug 9, 2020

Steven R Forward, 72, passed peacefully August 9, 2020, surrounded by family. U.S. Navy Veteran and longtime resident of Worthington OH, Steve cherished his family and always put others first.  Survived by daughter Cortney Forward, Dublin OH; sons Steven Rovtar/Sharon, Centerburg OH; Todd Forward/Terra, Waynesville, MO; grandchildren DJ, Chloe, Alex and Jack; brothers Scott Forward/Christine, Sandusky OH; Brad Forward/Janet,...

Doyle Freels

Aug 8, 2020

Doyle Scott Freels, age 47, formerly from Flora Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was a previous truck driver of 25 years, he enjoyed riding his Street Glide Harley Motorcycle. In 2013 he moved to Mayfield ky, where he then married April Mckinney-Freels in September of 2014.  He is...

Peter Schmitz

Aug 7, 2020

Peter “Pete” Lawrence Schmitz, 60, of  Newark, Oh, went to be home with the Lord Friday, August 7th, 2020. He was born in Medina, Oh on February 4, 1960 to the late Peter and Lola (Hall) Schmitz.

A 1978 graduate of Zanesville HS, Pete worked in the construction field for 40 years, ending his career with Roslovic...