Obituaries

T. Lorraine Fraley

T. Lorraine Fraley

Jul 28, 2025

T. Lorraine Fraley, age 98, passed away on July 28, 2025. She was born on November 20, 1926 in Lucasville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Fraley; parents, Henry and Ora (Bush) Middaugh; siblings, Etta Lena Hitchcock, John Middaugh, Dorothy Moore, Juanita Owens, Alice Ashcraft, Ralph Middaugh, Henry Middaugh Jr., Paul Middaugh, Wanda Roffe, Wayne Middaugh....

Carolyn S. Gregg

Carolyn S. Gregg

Jul 27, 2025

Carolyn Sue Gregg, age 81 of Grove City, Ohio passed away on July 27 2025. She was born February 9, 1944 to the late Clarance E. Gregg and the late Frances L. Stephenson. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her Niece: Michelle Rice.



Carolyn is survived by a son Gene Troyer, Siblings: Barb Lescody, Kenneth (Carole) Gregg...

William "Bill" Wolfe III

William "Bill" Wolfe III

Jul 26, 2025

William Wolfe III, 70, passed away peacefully, after a year long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family on July 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Virginia and William J. Wolfe; daughter, Tamie Wolfe; and brother, Ed Wolfe. Bill is survived by loving wife of almost 52 years, Janet Wolfe; children, Rob (Tara), Stephen, and Amanda...

Elena Christianne-Michelle Howland

Elena Christianne-Michelle Howland

Jul 26, 2025

Elena Christianne-Michelle Howland, age 5, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio on August 6, 2019, she was a bright light in the lives of her family and those fortunate enough to know her.

Elena is lovingly survived by her devoted parents, Hunter Howland and Britnie Reed, who cherish the joy she brought into their lives every...

Kathy Murray

Kathy Murray

Jul 25, 2025

Mary Kathleen Murray (Kathy), 90, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2025, following a long illness.

Kathy was born on May 21, 1935, in Wonderland Park, near Gahanna, to Eugene and Kathleen Murray. She grew up in the Hilltop neighborhood, attending Catholic schools. She attended The Ohio State University and, later, Otterbein College. She had a vibrant and diverse...

Clarence Rutan

Clarence Rutan

Jul 25, 2025

Clarence Alva Rutan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. His final moments were spent with his family by his side. Born on November 16, 1946, in Hometown, West Virginia, Clarence leaves behind a legacy of service, hard work, and compassion.

From 1966 to 1972, he proudly served as a...

Luella Ramey

Luella Ramey

Jul 25, 2025

Luella (Evans) Ramey, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 25, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio on October 6, 1941. She was a bright light in the lives of her family and those who were fortunate of knowing her.

Luella is survived by her sons, Scot and Sean; her sister, Aggie; brother, Buggy; and many grandchildren. She...

Darryl Adrian Mayo

Darryl Adrian Mayo

Jul 24, 2025

Darryl Adrian Mayo, born on August 17, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 24, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Darryl had a long and fulfilling career as a machinist for McDonnell Douglas, where he was instrumental in building B1 Bombers. He dedicated over 50 years...

Mike Trace Konkler

Mike Trace Konkler

Jul 24, 2025

Tracy "Mike Trace" Konkler, 63, of Columbus, OH, left us peacefully early Thursday morning, July 24th 2025 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH, after a brief battle with leukemia. Mike Trace was proceeded in death by his parents Virginia Effie (Snow) and Harold "Pete" Valentine Konkler.

Mike Trace was born in Columbus, OH on January 13, 1962. He graduated from...

Barbara Anne Truman

Barbara Anne Truman

Jul 24, 2025

Barbara A. Truman, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Barbara was born on April 20, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Martin Stoffel and Mary Van Dyke.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, husband William H. Truman, her son William Neil (Lorrie) Truman, and granddaughter Andrea Ellen Truman.

She is survived by children: Anne...

Estelle Allen Newkirk

Estelle Allen Newkirk

Jul 23, 2025

Estelle Allen Newkirk, born on January 15, 1932, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 at the age of 93. Estelle was a talented individual who spent her career teaching dance at the Arthur Murray Studio. Dance was a lifelong passion for her, and she remained dedicated to it throughout her life. In addition to her teaching, Estelle was a...

Helen Jane Black

Helen Jane Black

Jul 23, 2025

Helen Jane Black, age 93 of Grove City, OH, passed away on July 23, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1931 to the late William and Margarite (McDonnell) Killian in Columbus, OH. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband William Black, siblings Mary Margaret Jones, Joanne Stewart, Robert J. Killian, William J. Killian Jr, Ronald...

Jamie Sue Smith

Jamie Sue Smith

Jul 22, 2025

Jamie Sue Smith, age 61, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1964 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late James H. Waller III and Edna Fleischer. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Nancy Banks; infant brother, Peter; many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Kevin...

Katie Meeker

Katie Meeker

Jul 22, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Katie Meeker, 38, of Plain City, Ohio. Katie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025.

Katie is the oldest of 2 children. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1986 and adopted by Barry & Marilyn Lazarus at one day old. Katie grew...

Timothy James Rhode

Timothy James Rhode

Jul 22, 2025

Timothy James Rhode, 67, of Huron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on June 21, 1958, Tim was raised by the lake in Huron, where he enjoyed a beachside childhood full of sunshine, sand, and adventure with friends he remained close with his whole life. His love of the outdoors and active lifestyle continued...

Mary Jo Gaskalla

Mary Jo Gaskalla

Jul 21, 2025

Mary Jo Gaskalla, 91, of Lewis Center, was united with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 21, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, John & Eunice Gaskalla; brothers Jack, Charles and Lanny. Survived by many nieces and nephews, their families, and a host of dear friends.

After graduating from Linden McKinley High School in 1952, Mary Jo earned...

Thelma Mae Winks

Thelma Mae Winks

Jul 21, 2025

Thelma M. Winks (Leffue), age 91, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 at Kobacker House Hospice. 

She was born April 25, 1934 to the late Leonard and Helen Leffue. She retired from Metler Toledo (Toledo Scale) where she went to work after her youngest child became a teenager. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, her youngest son, Dennis,...

Carol A. Burns

Carol A. Burns

Jul 21, 2025

Carol Ann Burns, age 87, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on July 21, 2025. Carol was born on March 18, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Francis and Madge Shreeves.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Burns, her son, Richard Jr, her siblings, Mary, Bobbi, and Maxine.

She is lovingly survived by...

Richard "Rick" James Parris

Richard "Rick" James Parris

Jul 20, 2025

Richard James Parris, born on October 11, 1946, in Louisville, KY, transitioned fully into the Lord’s presence on July 20, 2025, in Columbus, OH. Rick lived a life marked by love, kindness, faith, and great joy in serving others.

Rick was the beloved son of Herman and Katherine Parris, who preceded him in death along with his siblings, sister Laverne (Maurice)...

Richard Lee Horton

Richard Lee Horton

Jul 20, 2025

Richard Lee Horton, born on December 23, 1941, and departed from this world on July 20, 2025, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He devoted many years to his career as an Industrial Engineer, making significant contributions at Wheeling Steel, Westinghouse, Federal Glass, and Lancaster Colony Corporation. Following this, he became a respected Broker and Owner of...

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