Obituaries

Sherry Secora

Sherry Secora

Jan 18, 2020

Sherry Secora, age 62 was called home on Saturday, January 18, 2020 with her family by her side.Sherry was born in Decatur, Il, daughter of William and Barbara Bolin. She graduated from St Theresa High School in 1975. Sherry married Dan Secora April 8,1976. Sherry was employed as a manager at Ashland Chemicals for 27 years. She was a devoted...

Julia A. Brofford

Julia A. Brofford

Jan 17, 2020

Julia Ann Brofford was born in Jackson, Ohio, on September 9, 1938, the eldest daughter of Merle and Amy (Schenck) Ellenberger. Julia (or Julie) grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson High School. She continued her education and attended nursing school at Mt. Carmel School of Nursing where she became an R.N. After completing her nursing degree, she married...

Samuel E. Gabriel, Sr.

Samuel E. Gabriel, Sr.

Jan 16, 2020

Samuel E. Gabriel Sr. passed away on January 16, 2020. He was the beloved son of Samuel and Violet (Kunkle) Gabriel, born on October 9, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. Sam was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School and devoted his life to his children and family. He took over Sam's Equipment Rental that his Father started in 1955 until...

Velma Jean Williams

Velma Jean Williams

Jan 16, 2020

Velma "Jean" Williams, age 87, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. Jean is predeceased by her parents: John and Lonie Harrison and husband of 58 years, Thomas Keith Williams Sr. She is survived by her sister, Josephine Blanton, children: Lynn (Gary) Long and Thomas Jr. (Cynthia) Williams, grandchildren, Gary (Toby) Long, Tanya Fleming, Krysta Leonard, Thomas (Jodie) Williams and Jeff...

John D. Davis Jr.

John D. Davis Jr.

Jan 16, 2020

John Dumont Davis Jr., age 74, passed away January 16, 2020 after a tenacious battle with illness.He was born on August 27, 1945 in Gary, IN to the late John and Margret Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Davis, parents John and Margret Davis, sister Debbie (Richard) Erwin, and step-daughter Cammi (Mark) Chamberlain. He is survived...

Norma Ehmann

Norma Ehmann

Jan 15, 2020

Norma Ehmann, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She is predeceased by her parents: Raymond and Ethel Reeves, siblings: Evelyn, Raymond, Doris, Vicky, and Harold, grandson, Roger Eric Ehmann and special dog, Gizmo. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Gene Ehmann, children: Rita (Terry) Crago, Roger (Robin) Ehmann, Keith (Terri) Ehmann and Kevin (Peggy)...

Cecil Crabtree

Cecil Crabtree

Jan 15, 2020

Cecil "Rusty" Crabtree, age 73, passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1946 to the late Eliza (Presley) and Cecil Crabtree in Pataskala, Ohio.Rusty enjoyed watching NASCAR, cartoons, the News and his grandkids and great-grandkids. He and his wife had their own business, MDC Company, they traveled everywhere to Pow-Wows selling their products. Rusty had...

Jerry L. Wise

Jerry L. Wise

Jan 15, 2020

Jerry L Wise, age 87, of Grove City, passed on January 15,2020 at Brookdale Pinnacle Senior Living. He was born January 12,1933 in Zanesville, Ohio to Harold and Verna Wise; both of whom preceded him in death. He was married to his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara, who also preceded him in death. He is survived by their children,...

Terry Deane Carsner

Terry Deane Carsner

Jan 15, 2020

Terry Deane Carsner, passed away on January 15, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born on April 1, 1948 at Columbus, Ohio to Bobby D. and Bonita Artrup Carsner who preceded him in death. Funeral Services will be held at the Heritage Free Will Baptist Church 575 Obetz Road Columbus, Ohio 43207 on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at...

Hattie Waunita Martin

Hattie Waunita Martin

Jan 14, 2020

Hattie Waunita Martin, age 94, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband, Eugene Martin, parents: Robert and Naomi Dixson, brother, Alfred Dixson, sisters: Mary Adams, Doris Harris and Judy Brown. Waunita is survived by her siblings: Roberta Burnett, Janice Dixson, Sophia Johnson and David Dixson as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends and...

Latonja L. Arnold

Latonja L. Arnold

Jan 13, 2020

LaTonja L. "Toni" Arnold 57 of Gahanna passed on Jan. 13, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1962 in Columbus to Shirley A. Caliver who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Tyrone Tobe, 2 daughters RaKeisha Arnold, and Raegina (Hamp) Golston- Allen. 9 grandchildren. 1 brother Derek (Thyra) Arnold, half-brother Allen (Laura) Sowelle, and sister...

Gayle Mcbee

Gayle Mcbee

Jan 13, 2020

Gayle Smith McBee, 83, of Johnstown, Ohio, formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on January 13, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1936 to the late Jesse Glenn and Pauline (Austin) Smith in Halleck, WV. Gayle graduated from Morgantown High School in 1954. She married the love of her life, Thomas McBee, on June 1, 1956 at Goshen...

Ralph Hanson

Ralph Hanson

Jan 13, 2020

Ralph Hanson, age 69, passed away on January 13, 2020 just two days shy of his 70th birthday. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 15, 1950 to the late Donald and Wanda Hanson. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 35 years, Karen Hanson; children, Robert (Geneva) Bettes, Chris (Aimee) Hanson, Angela (Tim) Schaub, Chris...

Thomas Peterson

Thomas Peterson

Jan 12, 2020

Thomas James Peterson, 72, of Minerva Park, passed away January 12, 2020 after a 4 year battle with Alzheimer's. Tom was born September 24, 1947 to James and Ruth (Klausmeier) Peterson. He proudly served in Vietnam in the United States Army. Tom worked for ATF for 10 years and then was a fire investigator for insurance companies in Columbus. He...

Helen L. Barnett

Helen L. Barnett

Jan 11, 2020

Helen L. Barnett, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert Barnett, children: Theresa Barnett, Edward (Jane) Barnett and Vonda Barnett, grandchildren: Kelly (Doug) Hufford and Michael (Rachel) Barnett, great-grandson, Luke Hufford, siblings: Carol Rowe and Thomas May as well as many loving extended family and friends. Friends and...

Ron Slone

Ron Slone

Jan 11, 2020

Ron Slone, age 66, passed away due to complications from colon cancer on January 11, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1953 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Mary and Darrell Slone.Ron was a 1971 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He attended Muskingham College and Franklin University. Ron spent his working career in the printing industry. He...

Joseph J. Miller

Joseph J. Miller

Jan 11, 2020

Joseph James Miller passed peacefully on Saturday, January 11th, joining his beloved wife, Rosalyn, in heaven.Joe was a self-taught engineer and life-long problem solver. He began his career as a draftsman and rose to lead teams that designed machines to manufacture aircrafts, vehicles, food and wine equipment, and a famous ice cream machine.He worked for many years at North American...

Joseph M. Glodenis

Joseph M. Glodenis

Jan 10, 2020

Joseph M. Glodenis, age 67, passed away on January 10, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Marion Glodenis on September 27, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Jo Ann Palmer. He is survived by loving husband of 18 years, Daniel Glodenis; sister, Patricia Johnson; nephew, Don Johnson. Joe...

Ruby Mae Miller

Ruby Mae Miller

Jan 10, 2020

Ruby Mae Miller, age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 10, 2020 due to complications from pneumonia. She was born on March 13, 1926 in Charleston, West Virginia. She met the love of her life in school, Lee L. Miller, and they were married on December 21, 1944. He preceded her in death in...

James Joseph Ruff

James Joseph Ruff

Jan 10, 2020

James Joseph Ruff, 76, of Grove City, OH, passed away January 10, 2020. Jim is survived by wife of 53 years, Mary Beth; daughters, Jamie (Pat) Casto and Jill (Ed) Morad; grandchildren, Joseph and Carly Casto. Retired from Navistar and volunteered at Mentel Memorial Golf Course in Galloway, OH. Visitation Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 from 5-8pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel,...

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