May 13, 2021

Roger Lee Baer was born in Goshen, Indiana on December 10, 1946 the son of the late John E. Baer and Mary M. Baer. He passed on May 13, 2021. Roger was a graduate of Goshen High School Class of 1965. He joined the US Army in 1966, fought in the Vietnam War and was awarded the following medals: Bronze...

May 13, 2021

James D. Sturgill, 76, passed away May 13, 2021. Retired from the US Navy and owned Cardinal Electronics. He was a member of the American Legion. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Sturgill and Mildred Robinson; sister, Sue Dougherty; grandchildren, Bridgette and Angel Meyer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda; children, Robert (Suzetta)...

May 12, 2021

Wilma Smith, age 74 of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 12, 2021. She was born on January 19, 1947 to the late Walter and Lena Ray in Pikeville, KY. Wilma is survived by her children Joseph (Michelle) Morrison, Connie (Rich) Moore, Walter (Angel) Morrison, Yolanda (Shawn) Ferguson and Mary (Mike) Swain, grandchildren Amber Hopper, Tyler Moore, Ashley Morrison, Shyan...

May 12, 2021

Robert Alan Hartley, 65, passed away May 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Patricia Hartley. Bobby is survived by brothers, William (Pauline) and Edward Hartley; niece, Carrie-Ann Lavoie; nephew, Christopher Hartley; life long partner, Lucy Shelby; goddaughter, Deborah Bloomingburg; many cousins and friends in Oregon, Rhode Island, and Ohio. Bobby was a great entertainer, musician,...

May 12, 2021

Wilma Cullen Fuhr, 80, passed away May 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Betty and Bill Donhoe; brother, Bill Donhoe; sister, Gail Langhirt. Wilma is survived by husband, Carlyle "Butch" Fuhr; children, Raymond (Suzanne) Cullen, Kim Reed, Karla (Shawn) Rikard, Stacy (Frankie) Solivan, and Timothy (Tanya) Fuhr; niece, Susan Wilt; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wilma attended First...

May 11, 2021

Merrill E. "Gene" WrightBorn July 20, 1930 to Roy A. and Etta M. (Bacus) Wright in Radcliff, OH. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anna; daughters, Jean (Frank) Gusa, Pamela Wright, and Lisa (Clinton) Shirkey; sons, Craig (Susan) Wright, Gregg (Nellie) Wright; grandchildren, Steven (Holly) Shirkey, Ryan Wright, Travis and Trevor Wright, and Kylie Wright; great-grandchildren, Erika...

May 11, 2021

Charles R. Ebbesen, 88, of Gahanna, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 9, 1933 in New Bedford, MA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Enid, parents, Harvey C. and Elizabeth Ebbesen, grandchildren, Shaun and Ryan Welch, A.J. Rutz, great-grandchild, Lacey Welch, brother, Arthur Ebbesen. Surviving family includes children, Brenda Laucher,...

May 10, 2021

Carolyn (Dolby) Climer, age 77, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in Columbus to the late Robert and Helen Allen. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Eldin Climer; and brother, Alvin "Buddy" Allen. She attended Central High School and enjoyed being called a "Pirate" and a...

May 10, 2021

Charles M. Sutherland Sr., age 82, passed away on May 10, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 26, 1938 to the late Charles Sutherland and Anna Nichols. He is preceded in death by his wife, Roberta "Bert" Sutherland; siblings, Donna, Glenna, and Lillian. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Dan Follis; son and...

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...

May 9, 2021

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;...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...