Obituaries
Brandon B. Lewis
May 9, 2021
Brandon Burgess Lewis, 46, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away May 9, 2021. He was born in Columbus, OH on March 18, 1975 to Bernard and Brenda (Derifield) Lewis. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William B. and Charlotte (Blankenship) Derifield, Helen VanGundy; uncles, Mark Lewis, Steve B. Derifield, Glenn VanGundy; and aunt, Franic Snow.He leaves behind his loving...
Michael S. Moore
May 9, 2021
Michael S. Moore, 70, of Columbus, OH went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2021. He was born in Columbus, OH on January 6, 1951 to the late William and Dorothy Moore.Surviving family includes daughters, Amanda (Jason) Hover; Emily (Dana Sr.) Waugh; grandchildren, Dana Jr., Connor, Dustin, Aiden, Noah, Matthew, Clayton, Ellie; brother, David Moore of Florida;...
Robert Swisher
May 8, 2021
Robert "Burly" J. Swisher passed away May 8, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.Burly was born July 5, 1946 to Violet "Skippy" Weber, in Gary, Indiana.He is survived by his wife Connie Swisher; children Dawn Marie Raleigh, Samuel James Swisher, Candice Michele White; grandchildren Ashlee (Donald and Ari) Skalka and Roman Samuel White.Burly was an incredibly driven,...
Phyllis Childers
May 8, 2021
Phyllis "Sue" Childers, age 75, passed away on May 8, 2021. She was born on January 2, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Marie and Don R. Goodwin.Phyllis was married to Donald Childers and their wedding date was November 13, 1970 and he preceded her in death on September 5, 1997. Sue worked for the Columbus Dispatch for 8...
Katha M. Bloomer
May 8, 2021
Katha M. Bloomer, age 65, passed away on May 8, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ivan Ball and Ruth Ball (Gardner). She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Joel (Amanda) Brofford, Krista Campbell, and Joshua Brofford; grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Nathan, Joshua Jr., Brenden, Caleb,...
Jane Phyllis Pruyn
May 7, 2021
Jane Pruyn, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles R. Pruyn. They loved their Minerva Park home, which they built in 1955, and where both passed. She was an avid golfer, at Bridgeview Golf Club, the Minerva Park golf course, Riviera Country Club,...
Harry A. Jones Ii
May 7, 2021
Harry A. Jones II, 52, passed away May 7, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Harry A. (Sandy) Jones Sr. and Nancy Beardsley; daughter, Tiffany McCallister; siblings, Colleen (Gary) Behnke, Brenda Jones (Jean Cattell), and Brian K. (Michele) Jones; grandchildren, Eli and Ethan; several nieces and nephews; step-siblings, Ronald (Carolyn)VanDyne, Donald (Brenda) VanDyne, and Chrystene (Roger) Rice. Harry enjoyed...
Amanda Christine Brinson
May 7, 2021
Amanda Brinson, 36, passed away at home in South Solon on May 7th, 2021. She is survived by her parents Rich and Darlene (Martin) Brinson, Grandfather Arlen (Bud) Brinson, fiance Chris Rittenhouse, children: Kayden Brinson, Blake Brinson, Peyton Whitt, Kali-Lynn Brinson and Christopher Rittenhouse along with numerous other relatives and friends. She was a 2003 graduate of Johnstown High School....
Brenda K. Contizano
May 7, 2021
Brenda K. Contizano, age 62, passed away on May 7, 2021. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 7, 1958 to the late James Levingston and Audrey Large. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Contizano; brothers, Glenn and David Levingston. She is survived by her son, Charles Banfield; brother, Philip Levingston; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and...
Claire Oliver
May 7, 2021
Claire L. Oliver, 85, of Columbus, OH passed away on 5/7/2021 at Laurels West. Claire was a prior resident of Hilltop Senior Village where she enjoyed spending time with her friends playing cards, chair volleyball and other activities. Claire loved gardening, listening to music, and traveling the country. Claire was born on March 5, 1936 in Circleville, OH to George...
Eddie Louis Rogers Jr.
May 7, 2021
Eddie Louis Rogers Jr., 52, passed away on May 7, 2021. He was born on June 29, 1968. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Hill, daughter, Kierra S. Houpe. Surviving family includes children, Ebony Rogers, Eddie Houpe, grandchildren, Kaevion, Kalayah, Ermiahs, siblings, Diane Williams, Rhonda Harris, Olivia Rogers, Rogina (Tim) Sullivan, Tracy Keaton-Rogers and 6 nieces, 6...
Alfretta Bond
May 7, 2021
Alfretta Bond, age 84, passed away on May 7, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1937 to the late Myrtle and William Horn in Inez, Kentucky.Alfretta retired from Western Electric after 30 years of service. She loved her dogs, Tammy and Corky.Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, Ralph; siblings, Emmett (Lucille) Horn, Roger Horn,...
William E. Fyffe
May 6, 2021
William (Bill) E. Fyffe. Born on November 7, 1946 and passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2021.Bill was preceded in death by his father, Noah E. Fyffe; mother, Hazel E. Fyffe; brother-in-law, Lee R. Todd.Bill was survived by his soul mate and love of his life, Jana. They shared their lives together for 39 years.He was also survived by his...
Wendell Irving Lantto
May 6, 2021
Wendell I. Lantto, 86, of Columbus, passed away May 6, 2021. Wendell was born December 5, 1934 in Baltic, MI to Matthew and Helen (Kerenan) Lantto.He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years during the Vietnam War. Wendell worked for the USPS for over 27 years. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Wendell will be deeply missed...
Lloyd F. Spillman Jr.
May 5, 2021
Lloyd F. Spillman Jr., age 72, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on May 17, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lloyd F. Spillman Sr.and Mary Jane (Taladay) Spillman. Lloyd served in the US Army from 1969 - 1975 with honorable discharge. Lloyd retired from...
Rodney M. Jumper
May 4, 2021
Rodney M. "Boonie" Jumper, 56, passed away on May 4, 2021. Boonie was employed at Columbus Pike Equipment Company for over 20 years. He was born on June 29, 1964 in Columbus, OH to the late Bob Miller and Alice Jumper. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Jumper, significant other, Wanda Wells. Surviving family includes son,...
Sheila Van Koevering
May 4, 2021
Sheila Rae Van Koevering, 73 of Columbus, OH, formally of Walhala, SC passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born March 10, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV. Sheila is survived by her sisters, Barbara Powers and Vivian Atkinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Glenda Bever, husband Larry Van Koevering, sister Diana Morehead, as well as...
Craig A. Lathem
May 4, 2021
Craig A. Lathem "Bagel", age 62, lost his brave battle to multiple myeloma on May 4, 2021. He was born in November 2, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Donald Lathem and JoAnn Gill (Carr). He is preceded in death by his father, Donald A. Lathem; son, Joseph A. Lathem; and brother, Ronald Castle. He is survived by his incredibly loving...
Ernest R. Cook
May 4, 2021
Ernest R. Cook, age 55, passed away on May 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with a long term illness. He was born on May 8, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio.Ernie worked at Sherwin Williams for 25 years. He was passionate about motorcycles and loved riding. Ernie was a member of SCRC Chapter 112. A member of The Hillbilly Vanners. Left...
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