Obituaries
Anjali Spencer Zedek
Feb 15, 2025
Anjali, born on October 3, 1978, in Haryana, India, was a beacon of faith, love, and unwavering resilience. On February 15, 2025, at 6:15 a.m., she peacefully transitioned from this world at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, entering into the eternal embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she loved with all her heart. Her departure...
Joan Elizabeth Shoults
Feb 15, 2025
Joan Elizabeth (Hoffman) Shoults, 67, of Delaware, OH, passed away February 15, 2025, at home. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
Joan was born on October 4, 1957, in Washington, DC, to Rosemary (Dougherty) Saghy and Richard Hoffman, both originally from Canton, OH. Joan grew up in Akron, OH, and graduated from Firestone...
Judith L. Coyne
Feb 15, 2025
Judith Lynn Coyne, affectionately known for her unwavering love of family, passed away peacefully on February 15, at the age of 83. Born on September 6, 1941, in Aurora, Illinois, Judy was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew her and was known for her glamour, style and grace. In 1959 she met and married the love...
Betty Louise Bergin
Feb 15, 2025
Betty Louise Bergin, a vibrant spirit and devoted family matriarch, passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on June 2, 1935, Betty's journey through life was marked not only by her love of family but also by her passion for exploration and healing.
Betty was a true world traveler, calling seven different states home throughout her...
Nancy Anne Kinman
Feb 15, 2025
Nancy Anne Kinman, a cherished member of her family and St. John's Church community, passed away peacefully at her home in Grove City on February 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 10, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication.
Nancy graduated from West High School in Columbus. She spent four...
Richard James Walker
Feb 14, 2025
Richard James “RJ” Walker, 67, passed peacefully on February 14, 2025 following a short illness. He was born June 18, 1957 in Syracuse, NY and was a 1975 graduate of West Genesee High School, as well as, a very proud alumnus of The Ohio State University where he established life-long friendships and a love for The Buckeyes.
RJ was preceded in...
Bucky Levi Emans
Feb 14, 2025
Bucky Levi Emans left this Earth on February 14, 2025, at the young age of 47. He was born June 1, 1977, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, to Russell J. “Buck” & DeeAnn C. (Johnston) Emans, who survive him in Marion, Ohio. Bucky is also survived by his loving wife Rachel (Hartley) Emans and son Aaron Levi Emans....
Debra L. Weaver
Feb 14, 2025
Debra Lynn Weaver, age 66, of Orient, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2025. Debbie was born on November 25,1958 in Columbus, Ohio. Debbie will be deeply missed by her husband, Joseph Weaver; sons, Shayne (Ericka) and Brandon (Lindsey) Yokum; stepson Sammy Weaver; grandsons, Shayne, Landon, and Zayne Yokum, Joshua Weaver; granddaughters Rylee and Brielle Yokum, Alexandra and Haleigh Weaver;...
Cathy R. Plakis
Feb 14, 2025
Cathy R. Plakis passed peacefully after a short, sudden illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband Nick and parents George and Madeline Rayner. She met them and the Lord in time for a sweet Valentine's Day Dinner.
She is survived by daughter: Elizabeth; grandchildren: Victoria and Niko; loving friends: Betty, Rick and Marie; as well as many sibling, nieces and...
Wanda L. Hinkle
Feb 14, 2025
Wanda L. Hinkle, 93, passed away February 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Ava Gray; husband, Gerald "Jake" Hinkle; son, Gerald "Frank" Hinkle; granddaughter, Michelle McConahay; and sister, Virginia Hammond.
Wanda is survived by children, Karon (Lowell) Murphy, Gary (Rana) Hinkle, and Alicia (Mike) Henderson; grandchildren, Frankie, Carrie, Pat, Shawn, Jeremy, Sabrina, Tiffany, Jamie and Jonathan;...
Okey William Capehart
Feb 14, 2025
Okey William Capehart, 80, passed away February 14, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by mother, Clara Marie Capehart; and brother, Joseph Allen Capehart.
Okey is survived by wife of 54 years, Linda Lee Capehart; sons, George "Joe" Harry (Mary) and Joseph Edward (Melissa) Capehart; daughters, Linda (Duane) Hill and Mechelle Marie (Chad) Bradley; 11 grandchildren, Addison Hill,...
Jacqueline "Jan" Ann Hinsley Morrison
Feb 13, 2025
Jacqueline “Jan” Ann Hinsley Morrison
Jan Morrison 81, local cancer and chronic illness psychotherapy pioneer in Columbus, Ohio, died peacefully February 13, 2025 surrounded by love and caring at Riverside Methodist Hospital. This followed a cardiac arrest and several years of Alzheimer’s dementia.
Jan was born June 1, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN and grew up in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from Alexis...
Nancy J. Mason
Feb 13, 2025
Nancy Jane Mason, 81 of Westerville went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, February 13th, 2025 after a short stay at Smiths Mill Health Campus.
Nancy was the beloved Mother of Mona Mason, Jennifer (Daniel) Ohm, and Victor (Angela) Mason.
She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Mason, daughter, Mona Mason, mother Lena Jenkins, sisters, Alice Mason and Mary...
Karen Anne Watson
Feb 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Watson on February 13, 2025. She was our dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
When people saw Karen in the last years of her life they saw a picture-perfect grandmother. If they looked closer, they would have seen a healer, a survivor of cancer and...
Julia Marie Harlor
Feb 12, 2025
Julia Marie Harlor, age 60, made the ultimate Irish exit on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Julie was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 16, 1964, to the late Florence and Benny Harlor. She is predeceased by her siblings, Jim Harlor and Teresa Harlor Dienst. She is survived by her siblings Pam Seymour, Roger Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Tamara (Nick) Francone, Carol...
Mickey E Ford Sr.
Feb 12, 2025
Mickey Eugene Ford, 94, of Grove City, passed away on February 12, 2025. He was born December 22, 1930, in Coshocton, Ohio, a son of the late Charles C. and Lelia Blanche Ford. His wife, Helen, preceded him in death in 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Connie L (Dave) Winigman; sons, David R (Kelli) Ford, and Mickey E...
Kathy Jo Pratt
Feb 12, 2025
Kathy Jo Pratt, age 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 12, 2025. Kathy was born on December 29, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Harriett Clanin. Along with her parents, Kathy is preceded in death by her siblings, Marsha, Shirley, and Bobby. She is lovingly survived by her children, Jerry (Tammy) Evans, Patricia (Scott) Speakman,...
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