Obituaries
Andrew L. Garay
Jul 10, 2023
Andrew L. Garay, 68, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on November 25, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Andrew and Evelyn Garay. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kim, children Eddy, Nicholas (Tiffany), Daniel, and Rachael (John) Mason. Grandchildren Alyssa, Dominick, Donovan, Vanessa, Olivia, Layla, Vinny,...
Marie L. Cooper
Jul 10, 2023
Marie Cooper, 96, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 in New Albany, Ohio. Marie was born on February 27, 1927 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late John Emmel and Helen Emmel.She is preceded in death by first husband, Clyde Rager; siblings, Helen Ramach, Bill Emmel, Gertrude Ross and Dorothy Potts.Marie is survived by son, Hal (Kathy) Cooper; grandchildren, Mariah...
Polly Moll
Jul 9, 2023
Polly A. Moll, age 62 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2023. She was born on March 31, 1961 to the late Clarence "Dab" and Catherine "Kate" (Robson) Neff, Sr., in Columbus, Ohio. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Clarence Neff, Jr, and Jackie Neff, Sr., sisters Barbara (Daniel) Hughes and Florence...
Celeste Ann Schnabel
Jul 8, 2023
Celeste Ann Davidson Schnabel, 88, of Westerville, Ohio passed away July 8, 2023. Celeste was born August 30, 1934 to the late Violet (Parsell) and Edmer R. Davidson in Montcalm, West Virginia. Celeste was a compassionate and loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was an avid reader of mysteries and history. She loved an adventure whether traversing the...
Maria Hayes
Jul 8, 2023
Maria Hayes, 72, of Columbus OH passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2023.Maria was born August 16th 1950 in Vienna Austria to Anton and Sophia (Hirniak) Pelechowycz.Maria loved her flowers, her friends, and had a huge heart that showed her passion for family as well as helping others. Maria will be deeply missed by her two son's Todd and Trent Hayes,...
Pat Littlefield
Jul 8, 2023
Patrick Allen Littlefield "Pat" of Commercial Point, passed away on July 8, 2023. He was born to the late Finis Tyson Littlefield and Mary Louise Littlefield on December 21, 1958. He was preceded in death by Finis Tyson and Mary Louise Littlefield, father-in-law and mother-in-law Richard and Beverly Joyner, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Judy Joyner. Pat was a loving...
Mark S. Watkins
Jul 7, 2023
Mark Stephen Watkins, 61, born Aug. 3, 1961, passed away July 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Watkins and Shirley Wood; and brother, Jeff Watkins. Mark is survived by daughters, Stephenie (Ryan) Ward and Barbara (Jimmy) Johnson; brothers, Ron (Manomi) Watkins and Doug Watkins; three grandchildren, Aaron, Eden, and Enoch; niece, Jennifer (Kevin) Watkins White;...
Jon David Bailey
Jul 7, 2023
Jon David Bailey, 60, passed away July 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, Welsh W. Sloop; mother, Freeda M. Sloop; brothers, Tonnie and Ralph; and sister, Pearl. Jon is survived by brothers, Glenn (Cindy) and Joe (Kristy); sister, Shelby (Scott); and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Jon retired from ARC Industries after 35 years of service....
Megan Danielle Welfley
Jul 6, 2023
Megan Danielle Welfley, age 46, of Dublin, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1977 to the late Dale and Mona (Silverthorn) Welfley in Columbus, OH. Megan is survived by sisters Nicole (Eric) Novak and Aimee Welfley, nieces Makenna, Hailey and Reagan Parsell and nephew Isaac Novak. Megan loved to...
Juanita Jean Baxter
Jul 6, 2023
Juanita Jean Baxter, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was the last of six children, born on April 12, 1934 to Otto and Florence (Breckenridge) Titus in Grove City, OH. Jean was a 1952 Graduate of Grove City H.S. and worked for Huntington Bank in Downtown Columbus, walking many blocks in high heels every day. She loved...
Robert F. Alberts
Jul 6, 2023
Robert F. Alberts age 79, passed away July 6, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an entrepreneur, race car driver, Mr. Fix-it extraordinaire, and model train enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his mother Frances Burns Alberts, his father Paul Alberts, and sister Virginia (Eddy) Lilly. He is survived by his wife of...
Jacqueline Susan Batteiger
Jul 5, 2023
Jacqueline Susan (McClaskey) Batteiger's song of fifty years faded unexpectedly to silence on July 5th, 2023. Jackie was born January 19th, 1973 to Pearl "Mac" McClaskey and Jerri Sue McClaskey in Gallipolis, Ohio. Her lifelong love of music and teaching spanned a career of more than 28 years, 21 of those in the Bexley City School District at Maryland Avenue...
Betty Lou Fortmann
Jul 5, 2023
Betty Lou Fortmann (Helgerson) passed away peacefully at home July 5, 2023.She was born in Canton, MN, January 2, 1931 to Leo and Mya Helgerson, one of 10 children.Betty was a homemaker and loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother/great-grandmother.She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mya; husband, Gordon A. Fortmann and daughter, Catherine Kreachbaum.Betty is survived by...
Shelba J. Moore
Jul 5, 2023
Shelba J. Moore, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Grove City, Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1937 in Ansted, West Virginia to Glada Cantrell.Shelba is preceded in death by husband, Jackie G. Moore; mother, Glada Kindle, step-father, Henry Kindle.She is survived by sons, Jack (Chris) Moore, Eric (Trudi) Moore, James Moore; grandchildren; Keith Moore, Chad...
Rezq Allah Alkhouri
Jul 5, 2023
Rezq Allah Alkhouri, age 77 of Grove City, OH, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1945 to the late Elias and Mariam Alkhouri in Damascus, Syria. Rezq is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Fida Lubbos, daughters Mary (Lee) Al Khoury-Daugherty, Sally (Kenan) Alkhouri and Sandrila (Marcus) Alkhouri-Blevins, grandchildren Lisa Lee, Collin,...
Teresa Bernadette Bridgette
Jul 4, 2023
BRIDGETTE, Teresa, (née Kelly) - Passed away, Tuesday, 4th July 2023, (Columbus, Ohio, USA and formally of St. Anne's, Raheny, Dublin, Ireland), peacefully in Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio. Beloved wife of Martin and loving mother to her sons, Darragh and Ronan. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick (Paddy) and Hannah (née Clarke) and brothers, Gerard, and Sean. Teresa's passing, occurred on...
Mary L. Bowling
Jul 4, 2023
Mary L. Bowling, 88, passed away on July 4, 2023. She was born in Red House, WV on November 16, 1934.She was preceded in death by her husband, John, children, John B. Bowling, Marilyn Chaney.Surviving family includes grandchildren, Joey (Chrissie) Starr, Christina Starr, Joseph Edward Chaney, great-grandchildren, Destiny Starr, Joey Starr Jr., Richard Seltzer II, Bryan Seltzer, Angel Chaney, Jesse...
Charles Cain
Jul 4, 2023
Charles Cain, age 90 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1932 to the late Charles W and Norma J. (Moreland) Cain in Columbus, OH. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by children William Cain and Norma Hores. Charles is survived by children Ronny Cain, Teresa Duncan, Marvin...
Roy Hall
Jul 3, 2023
Roy Hall of Raceland, Kentucky passed away July 3, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Roy and Cassie Hall (Bailey.) He is preceded in death by siblings, Goldie Romo, Helen Taylor, Connie Hall, Marvin Hall and niece, Tammy Pickens. He is survived by beloved partner, Jan Poston, sisters, Lucille Holbrook, Sharon Jesse, and brother Andy Hall....
Vivian G. Newman
Jul 3, 2023
Vivian G Newman, age 98, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed on to her home in heaven on July 3, 2023 at 1:15 AM at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL. Born January 30, 1925 to Smith J. and Jettie Young.Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, Kathryn Young; husband, Lloyd Newman; brothers, Omer, Ivan, N. Joseph, P....
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