Obituaries

Mar 15, 2020

Jackie “Jack” Lee Martin, age 89, has went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1931 to Samuel and Freda Martin.

Jack graduated from West High School. After High School, Jack joined the Army and was an MP from 1951 to 1953.

Jack retired from Big Bear...

Mar 13, 2020

John E Gotherman, 86, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020 after a long illness. John was born in Port William, Ohio to John Elmer and Margueretta Devoe Gotherman. He was a 1951 graduate of University High School, which was part of The Ohio State University College of Education. He continued his collegiate studies at The Ohio State University, receiving...

Mar 13, 2020

Tiffany M. Barrett, age 33, passed away suddenly and tragically on March 13, 2020. Born in Columbus, Ohio on June 19, 1986 to surviving parents James and Cheryl Barrett. Preceded in death by grandparents James and Elizabeth Barrett and William and Carolyn Ogle; aunts Wendy Sue Myers and Brenda Baer; cousin Deena R. Brown. Also surviving her daughter Kilye...

Mar 11, 2020

Our beautiful mother, Stella Grassel, born August 6, 1927, in Youngstown Ohio, passed away at the Kobacker House, Columbus Ohio, March 11, 2020.

She was wife to Charles Louis Grassel for 24 years and raised eight children in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.

Stella had a passion for gardening, all flowers and nature, but her main focus...

Mar 9, 2020

David (Dave) Lawrence Rogers, 67, of Columbus Ohio, passed away 9 March 2020 at his home.

Dave was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on June 17 1952, the second of four sons born to Julia A. Rogers (Wolfe, Hopkins) and Charles E. Rogers.  He was raised in Chesapeake, Ohio and graduated from Chesapeake High School in 1970. ...

Mar 8, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Aloysius Curran, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away in his sleep at Grant Hospital on March 8, 2020, after a long illness.

He was born on July 26, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Marguerite Curran and graduated from Aquinas High School and Franklin University.

Tom was a big Buckeye fan and had...

Mar 8, 2020

Alma (Toni) Louise Whitaker (Trout) passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 74 following a tough fight to lung disease. She was born on February 22, 1946 in Westerville, OH. Toni resided in Northwest Columbus at the time of her passing.

Born to Richard Trout and Alice Irene Eddleblute, Toni was raised by...

Mar 8, 2020

Georgia A. Stanton, 94, peacefully joined our Father in Heaven while surrounded by family and friends on March 8, 2020.

Member of Our Lady of Peace Church, and realtor for Beechwold/Clintonville areas from 1969 – 2013. She was very generous, loved to entertain, and treasured time spent with family and friends.

Preceded in death by...

Mar 5, 2020

Lidia S. Soliman (Known as Paulette Ghaly) passed away on March 5, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1933 in Cairo, Egypt to Selim and Helen Negm.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fouad Ghaly, her parents and her Brother Soliman. Paulette, beloved mother and grandmother, godmother and aunt is survived by two children,...

Mar 4, 2020

Benjamin Heskett was born September 25, 1933 in Bethesda, Ohio on the family farm to Dewey and Susan Brown Heskett.  He passed away March 4, 2020 in Worthington, Ohio.  He is survived by his children Diane (Michael) Snow, Carol (Jack) Frisby and John (Danielle) Heskett.  He was married for 60 years to his wife Carolyn, who passed away in...

Mar 3, 2020

John Joseph Boyle, born April 6th, 1950, passed away unexpectedly on March 3rd 2020. John was a loving caring husband of 31 years to Sandy Boyle, and father to Sarah and Rebecca Boyle. He was excitedly a new grandfather to his first grandchild, Liam Christopher Hess. He was to be Liam’s primary babysitter just as he was one of...

Mar 3, 2020

Margaret E. Whitmer, age 91, passed away on March 3, 2020 at Mill Run Gardens. Margaret, one of six children, was born on December 7, 1928 to the late Elba and Francis Frost. She was a retired employee of Nationwide Insurance Company with 40+ years of service.

She is survived by daughter Deborah (James) Downerd, son Douglas...

Mar 1, 2020

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Lois Rae Fleming (aka Mom’s O), 68, passed away at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on March 1, 2020 due to an accidental fall. Lois was born December 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Rufus Neace and Phyllis Ferguson; siblings Jerry Neace (Cindy), Paul Neace and Barbara (John) Lamme; children Shelli McMurray, Clarence Neace,...

Mar 1, 2020

Nestor E. Zamora (Tito), of Bexley Ohio passed away March 1, 2020. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on September 26, 1959 a son of Eneida Vincenty- Zamora and the late Dr. Pedro E. Zamora. He was kind, compassionate and loved by everyone who knew him. Surviving are his Mother, Eneida Vincenty - Zamora, Daughter, Teresa  (Tim) Zamora- Diggs,...

Feb 29, 2020

Rick D Howell, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29th 2020 in the comfort of his own home. He retired as a volunteer fireman with Prairie Township and retired from Kroger after 35 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed working at Ace Hardware. He and his wife Carol loved to attend car...

Feb 28, 2020

Sheryll Denice Barlow, born on September 5, 1946, entered into Heaven on February 28, 2020. Throughout her life Sheryll enjoyed spending her time cooking, camping, playing bingo, quilting and crocheting, and she was even known to spin her own wool! Sheryll will be dearly missed by many.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband John...

Feb 26, 2020

Okey Belcher, 79, of Columbus , Ohio, passed away on 26 February 2020. He was born to parents Okey Belcher and Edith Rakes, on 02 June 1940 in Chapmanville, WV. Okey met Mary Ann Dolan in 1982. Together they raised 1 child: Okey Belcher II. Okey is survived by Okey Belcher II, son, Mary Bullion, sister, Wanda Sammons, sister,...

Feb 26, 2020

Dolores Ann Joseph, age 77, of Powell Ohio, graduated to Heaven on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on October 20, 1942 to parents Chester and Mildred Riggle.  Dolores took pride in her successful 50+ year career as a Comptroller for several large car dealerships in Central Ohio and was still working full time up until...

Feb 26, 2020

Keith Allen Tilley, age 58 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 26th, 2020 at Doctors West Hospital. He was born January 24th, 1962 to the late Walter and Helen (Hegedus) Tilley. Keith was a retired truck driver that loved old cars and jumped at any opportunity to travel. He is survived by his brother William (Shelley) Tilley, the...

Feb 25, 2020

Virginia L. “Ginny” Miller, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1927 as the 5th of 16 children to parents Chester and Sarah Hansel.

Ginny was married to her best friend Merle for 72 years, and the two shared a lifetime of...