Obituaries
Richard R. Wade
May 15, 2023
Richard Randall WadeBorn: Columbus, Ohio 12/6/1941 Next Life: Columbus, Ohio 5/15/2023Richard "Dick" Wade was born December 6, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Grove City, Ohio and later married Rita and built a home in the country near Harrisburg, Ohio. He passed away May 15, 2023; at age 81.Dick was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend to...
Drema L. Hall
May 15, 2023
On Monday May 15, 2023, at 3:19 a.m., Drema L Hall went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home with her loving family at her bedside. Drema is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Hall. She is survived by her father Dennie Hall; Her five siblings Sharon (Tim) Bolen, Tammy Hall, Dennie (Alyssa) Hall and Denise Hall; Her...
Eugenia Maria Riccardi
May 15, 2023
Eugenia Maria Riccardi, known to her loved ones as "Genia," passed away on May 15th, 2023 at the age of 66 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a loving mother, devoted grandma, selfless care giver, and a hard worker.She was born on March 22nd, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to Virginia Brunswick and Eugene Riccardi. She was preceded in death by her...
Daniel N. Merinar
May 14, 2023
Daniel Norman Merinar, age 26, passed away on May 14th, 2023. Daniel was born on July 1, 1996. He was greeted in Valhalla (heaven) by his father, Norman (Dan) Merinar; and his two uncles, Don and James Merinar.Daniel is survived by his mother, Debbie Merinar of Parkersburg; wife and two sons, Shelbee (Moore) Merinar, Norman and Nilihis Merinar of Columbus;...
Carolyn Ann Howell
May 13, 2023
Carolyn Ann Howell, 76, passed away May 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth Ohearn and Edith Love; sisters, Ginny Love and Constance Hewlett. Carolyn is survived by husband of 58 years, Benny Howell; children, Ken (Brenda) Howell and Gena Howell; grandchildren, Mike (Brittney) Croston, Mat Croston, McKenzie (Nate) Hartman; great-grandchildren, Rylee Croston, Hunter Croston, and Emmy...
Frederica Ruby Esther Wyse
May 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. Frederica Ruby Esther Wyse (Nee Pratt), 76, of Columbus OH, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.Frederica Ruby Esther Wyse (Nee Pratt) was born on the 16th of March 1947 and transitioned peacefully into eternity on the morning of...
Shante Marie Gambrel
May 11, 2023
Shanté M. Gambrel, 44, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away May 11, 2023.Shanté was born September 18, 1978 in Newark, Ohio to David W. and Kimberly Sue (Rakaska) Gambrel. Her grandparents were Emily and Bud Gambrel of Newark, and Evelyn and Charles Rakaska of Heath, all deceased.Shanté is a graduate of Newark Senior High School. She loved being outdoors and camping....
Carroll L. Bosse
May 11, 2023
Carroll L. Bosse, 81, of Worthington, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. She was born February 23, 1942, in Prospect, OH, the daughter of the late John N. and Alice E. Dix of Prospect.Carroll was a 1960 graduate of Prospect High School and afterwards studied at the Columbus Business University where she...
John George Rost
May 10, 2023
John G. Rost,64, of Columbus, OH passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, OH on August 27,1958 to the late Clarence and Margaret (Dzurik) Rost. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Elizabeth Wentworth, and Margaret Scott. Surviving family includes his loving wife of 18 years, Kathy; Nieces and nephews, Sarah Locke,...
Kyla Yvonne Rapp
May 10, 2023
Kyla Yvonne Rapp, 23, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023 peacefully in her mother's arms, holding her brother's hand and surrounded by her family. Kyla was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Virginia & Ked Pack and Marjorie & Joseph Rapp. Surviving family includes parents, Kelle & Chris Tarby, brother, Cory, sisters, Brittany, Samantha, aunt,...
Wayne Pastorek Jr.
May 9, 2023
Wayne "Jeff" Pastorek Jr., born on April 30, 1985, sadly passed away on May 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Virginia Pastorek and grandmother, Loretta Kasser.He is survived by his grandfather, Chuck Kasser, father, Wayne Pastorek Sr., mother, Tina L. Bare, step-father, Jerry Bare, his sons, Christopher and Braxton Pastorek, daughter, Erin Pastorek, brothers,...
Margaret Rose
May 8, 2023
Margaret "Peg" Ann (Hulet) Rose, age 65 of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 8, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1957 in Columbus, OH. Peg was preceded in death by father Bill and her twin sister Ginny. She is survived by her husband of 27 years John "Jack" Rose, her mother Thelma Hulet and her brothers Tom (Teresa)...
Leland Brown
May 8, 2023
Leland (Dean) Brown, age 93, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on May 8, 2023. He was born on Sept. 15, 1929 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Clarence V. Brown and Kathleen (Evans) Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Horace (Toby), sister, Mellie (Sue) Lambert and his first wife Jeanne...
Brian K. Sowers
May 7, 2023
Brian Keith Sowers. Born February 13, 1972 passed away May 7, 2023. He is survived by his Wife of 26 years April (Woodrum) Sowers, his Son 13 Brayden Sowers, his Father Terry Sowers, Mother Connie Sowers, Croton OH, Brothers Larry and Terry of Mt. Vernon OH, Sister Mariah Sowers (Partner Joe) Louisville, Kentucky, Mother-In-Law Virginia McElhinny, Father-In-Law Joseph Woodrum &...
David Louis Kern
May 7, 2023
On May 7, 2023, David Louis Kern (born January 28, 1962) passed surrounded by family in his home in Columbus, Ohio after a long and courageous fight with cancer.He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Julieta Kern; his children, Christimae Gonzales, Michael Kern, Jacob Kern, and Catherine Kern; his nephew and niece and their families; and many...
John Helfrich
May 7, 2023
John R. Helfrich, age 76, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at OSU East Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1946 in Pittsburg, PA, the son of John and Florence Helfrich. John was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Helfrich; sons, Paul...
Ronald Lee Corry Jr.
May 7, 2023
Ronald Lee Corry Jr., 63, passed away May 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, Ronald L. Corry Sr. Ronnie Lee is survived by mother, Joyce Corry; sisters, Jackie (Paul) Mohler and Joy (James Seward) Corry; life partner, Marjorie Malone; several nieces and nephews. Ronald Lee will eventually be buried at Sunset Cemetery with other family. At this...
Gerald L. Simmons
May 6, 2023
Gerald L. Simmons, 83, of Columbus, passed away May 6, 2023.Jerry was born September 22, 1939 in Ypsilanti, MI to Harley and Viola (Van Allen) Simmons.He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Jerry enjoyed playing golf, ceramics, watching hockey and spending time with his family. Jerry will be deeply missed by his wife Bonnie (Huff)...
Betty J. Holmes
May 6, 2023
Betty Jane Holmes (Williams) 91, passed away on May 6 2023, surrounded by loved ones keeping vigil in her family home in Lucy Depp Park.Betty was born on the Hilltop in Columbus, Ohio to Lucille Williams (Rush) and John Williams. In 1948 she married her first love, Donald Holmes. Their 55-year-long marriage nurtured 5 children into adulthood; G. Michael, John...
Leeah G. Coccia
May 5, 2023
Leeah G. (Lutes) House, 52, passed away on May 5th 2023 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Leeah was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17th, 1970 to Robert Lutes and the late Jacqueline (Hendrix) Spencer. Surviving family include loving husband Dave House, sons Cody Stammer and Casey Stammer, brother Troy Lutes, numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, and many friends. Leeah served her country...
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