Obituaries
Dustin Ryan Wade
Jan 4, 2021
Dustin Ryan Wade 38, of Columbus, OH went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 4th surrounded by his loved ones at OSU Medical Center. Dustin is survived by his Mother Elizabeth I Wade (Callaway), Stepfather Christopher Nelson; Sister Nicole Stander (Wade) and husband Kirk Stander; Uncle Patrick and Auntie Karen Callaway; Uncle Richard and Auntie Christine Brake...
Paul Arthur Kobal
Jan 4, 2021
Papa Pops - The man. The myth. The legend. The best looking drummer in Columbus. Paul Arthur Kobal, 64, died on Monday, January 4, 2021. Paul loved and was loved by: his wife - Connie, his daughters - Jessica Smith (Mark) & Jodie Catalano (Kari, Eric), his grandchildren: Maysa (Lee) Rhoads, Jasmyn Smith (Austin), Lenah Beitshawish (Josh), Giovanni, Nicholas, Vincent,...
Christina Renee Quayle
Jan 3, 2021
Christina R. Quayle, age 58, passed away on January 3, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Stephen and Judy Stivers. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her son, Michael R. Quayle and grandson, Chaise Fink. Christina is survived by her husband, Jay Meyer; son, Joe (Ashleigh) Quayle;...
Michael J. Ryan Sr.
Jan 3, 2021
Michael J. Ryan, Sr., 80, passed away Jan. 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Bernice Ryan; wife, Myrna Ryan. Survived by children, Michael J. Ryan, Jr., Shawn Wallace, and Tamra (Rick) Purdue; grandchildren, Megan (Bryan), Michael, Jonathan (Amanda), Amy (Eric), Patrick, and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Rylie, and Meara. Graveside Funeral Service Friday, Jan. 8, 2021...
Hilma Wilkinson
Jan 3, 2021
Hilma Jean (Armentrout) Wilkinson, age 89, of Columbus, passed away on January 3, 2021, peacefully with her family by her side at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1931 to the late Vera M. (Steen) and Lawrence L. Armentrout.On February 17, 1949 in Arkansas she married her childhood sweetheart, Russell Wilkinson. They were devoted to one...
Susan Marie Copeland
Jan 2, 2021
Susan Marie Copeland, 69, of Gahanna, passed away January 2, 2021. Susan was born April 15, 1951, in Columbus, OH to James and Mary Jane (Whipple) Shrider. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Susan loved cooking, playing cards with Yayas, traveling and enjoying a good meal. Susan will be deeply missed by her husband...
Michele R. Dole
Jan 2, 2021
Michele Renee (Bartlett-Taylor) Dole, age 53, born January 15, 1967. After a courageous battle for three years with brain cancer, she died peacefully at home January 2, 2021. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio. Michele attended Bellaire High School and graduated in 1985. After graduation, she attended Belmont Technical College for the Executive Secretary coursework. Prior to her illness, Michele...
George J. Swatik
Jan 2, 2021
George John Swatik, age 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness. George was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Fredericktown and Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was blessed in having loving, caring and devoted parents, the late John and Ann Swatik. George lived...
Lynn A. O'Dell
Jan 2, 2021
Lynn A. O'Dell, 55, passed away on January 2, 2021. She was born in Steubenville, OH on October 6, 1965. Lynn was a successful real estate agent in Columbus for 25 years. She loved spending time soaking up the sun on the beach, celebrating life with friends and loving on her grandchildren. Lynn enjoyed cooking her homemade Italian dinners for...
Victory Andprince Dear
Jan 1, 2021
Victory Dear was born January 22, 2017 and Prince Dear was born March 31, 2019. On June 4, 2021 Victory (age 4) and Prince (age 2) went home to be with the Lord. Victory was a loving, chatty, endlessly happy girl who loved playing with dolls and talking to anyone who would listen. Prince was a bit shyer with soulful...
Nora Kay Varga
Jan 1, 2021
Nora Kay Deskins Varga, 64 of Ashville Ohio passed away on January 1,2021 surrounded by her children and grandchildren after a debilitating battle with covid 19.Nora was born at home on a cold beautiful day in April to Nathan and Dorothy Deskins in Kirk, West Virginia. She later moved with her Mother to Columbus Ohio where she settled down and...
Donald Richard Wood
Jan 1, 2021
Donald Richard Wood, 84, of Granville, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021. Donald was born June 20, 1936 in Columbus, OH to the late Helen and Charles Herbert Wood. He attended Gahanna public schools. Donald began his career in 1954 at Rockwell International and retired after many years of service. His passion was antique cars and tractors and he...
Robert Eugene Speakman
Jan 1, 2021
CSM Robert "Bob" Eugene Speakman, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021. He was born to Howard and Ruth Ann (nee Miller) Speakman on January 17, 1940. At the age of 17, Bob joined the Air Force, where he served for four years; he then went on to join the United States Army as...
Keith Michael Humble
Jan 1, 2021
Keith Michael "Dewy" Humble age 59, Resident of Apple Valley Lake, Ohio. Attended Westerville South H.S. Keith met and married his loving wife Gabrielle Gares Humble in 1981 they were blessed with daughter Jessica Anne Marie and made their home in Lutz, FL from 1981 to 2010. He operated a towing and lawn care business. He enjoyed spending time with...
Robert L. Clark
Jan 1, 2021
Robert L. Clark, 80, passed away on January 1, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1940 in Prestonsburg, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita "Peachy", parents, Beckham and Edna Clark, siblings, Linda Hackworth and Charles Clark. Surviving family includes children, Maggie L. Clark of Galloway, OH, Robert Clark Jr. of Oak Harbor, OH, grandchildren, Emily...
George C. Dandria
Dec 31, 2020
George Clifford Dandria, Born June 2, 1934 — deceased December 31, 2020, at age 86 years old. Beloved husband and devoted father. Member of Shepherd Nazarene Church, served the Lord with kindness and love for family and others. Grocery owner for many years and retired Manager of El-Bee Shoes. George graduated in 1955 from Gahanna Lincoln High with a great...
Dorothy J. Branham
Dec 31, 2020
Dorothy J. "Dottie" Branham, age 76, of Wilmington, Ohio, formerly of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2020 at Wilmington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Highland County, Ohio, on January 24, 1944, the daughter of D.F. Davidson and Minnie Davidson. Dottie is survived by her son, Douglas Branham of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, Jane Donahue of Wilmington,...
Stella Marcum
Dec 31, 2020
Stella Marcum, age 96, passed away on December 31, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1924 to the late Eliza and Joseph Marcum in Stonecoal, West Virginia.Stella was a dedicated Charter Member of Greater Columbus FWB Church where she volunteered her time whenever needed as a devoted servant of God. She never hesitated to open her home to family...
Dorothy F. Parsons
Dec 31, 2020
Dorothy (Dottie) F. Parsons (88 years old). Dottie was born on July 25 1932 in Baltimore Maryland to the late Frederick and Ana (Orlick) Fleischmann. She passed away at the Kobacker House from cancer on December 31 2020. She is survived by her husband of 68 years and 4 months, Robert (Bob). She has 3 children: Michael (Paula) of League...
Alice L Giffin
Dec 30, 2020
Alice L. Giffin, 88, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away December 30, 2020. She was born in Jeffersonville, OH on July 20, 1932 to Henry and Ivy (Lytle) Spence. She is preceded in death by her children, Bobby May, Theresa Diamond; as well as nine siblings.Surviving family includes children, Tommy May, Willie (Melanie) May, Ronnie May, Raymond May, Madeline (Dave)...
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