Obituaries

Gary E. Philbrick

Gary E. Philbrick

Nov 20, 2018

Gary Edwin Philbrick, 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Columbus, OH after a short battle with cancer. Gary was born on October 4, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to the late George and Hilda (Jones) Philbrick. Gary was a Management Consultant who was proud of his work helping retailers and wholesalers find profitability through inventory management. His career...

Melissa A. Penix

Melissa A. Penix

Nov 20, 2018

Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Melissa Ann Penix (Willis) of Grove City, loving wife of Joe Penix and mother to their three children passed away at the age of 82, while surrounded by her family. Born May 27, 1936 to Genevieve and Willy Willis. Preceded in death by both parents, brother, Leak Willis, sister, Phyllis Salvatore. Survived by husband of 65...

Kellye Lehman

Kellye Lehman

Nov 20, 2018

Kellye Lehman, age 62 of Johnstown, passed away on November 20, 2018. She was born on April 25, 1956 to Tom and Joyce "Sally" Gemperline in Portsmouth, OH. Along with her father, Kellye is survived by sons Charles (Melissa) Lehman and Jeffrey (Sandy) Lehman, grandchildren Madison, Jacob, Gavin and Charlee Lehman, siblings Michael (Cindy) Gemperline, Laura (Larry) Beatty, Scott Andrew...

Barbara Jean Haines

Barbara Jean Haines

Nov 19, 2018

Barbara Jean Haines (née Struck), of Grove City, OH, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, surrounded by her children, at the age of 72. Barb was born to parents Arthur and Marion Struck on August 2, 1946 in Mentor, OH, where she grew up and attended Mentor High School. Barb married the love of her life, Michael Haines, settled...

Bobbie Maye

Bobbie Maye

Nov 19, 2018

Bobbie Maye, 70, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Bobbie was born on May 28, 1948 in Americus, Georgia to the late Robert and Margaret (Burton) Ross. Bobbie was raised by her beloved late aunt, Freddie Anderson.She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Maye; children, Victoria M. (Richard) Evans, Eric D. (Lillian) Maye, Timothy Postell,...

Diane Marie Getz

Diane Marie Getz

Nov 18, 2018

Diane Marie Getz (Balcar), 73, of Grove City, Ohio, born in Wheeling, West Virginia passed away November 18, 2018.She was preceded in death by husband Robert Getz; parents Walter and Eva (Yoder) Balcar; sister Susan Bye; nephew Matthew Wilcox.Diane is survived by sons Robert (Michelle) Getz, Jr. Michael Getz; sisters Mary Ann (Lance) Hastings, Phyllis (Jim) Wilcox, Linda Shippy, Nancy...

Nina A. Gamble

Nina A. Gamble

Nov 18, 2018

Nina A. Gamble, age 77, passed away Sunday November 18, 2018. She predeceased by her parents: Grover C. Carter and Pansy (Seabolt) Carter, loving husband of 44 years, Bill R. Gamble Sr., brothers: Everett Carter, Lindsey Carter and William F. Carter and sister, Betty D. Fairchild. Nina is survived by her sons: Bill Gamble Jr., Jeff (Amanda) Gamble, Steve (Renee)...

Virginia Louise Legg

Virginia Louise Legg

Nov 18, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia L. Legg announces her passing, on Sunday November 18, 2018. She was born on May 27, 1955 in Columbus, OH. Virginia will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Danny and their children, Patricia Swain, Danny (Melissa) Legg, Casey (Bill Adams) Legg, and Stacey (Justin) Heslop; grandchildren, Katherine,...

Helen L. Sines

Helen L. Sines

Nov 17, 2018

Helen L. Sines (Coe), 96, passed away Nov. 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband, Elmer Sines; son, Richard Sines; son and daughter-in-law, James (Beverly) Sines; daughter-in-law, Patricia Sines; granddaughter, Lory Sines; parents, Allen and Mable (Lahrmer) Coe; sister, Rosemary Coe; brother, Richard Coe; and foster-sister, Mary Keith. Helen is survived by sons, Ronald Sines, John (Constance) Sines;...

Mollie Mccormick

Mollie Mccormick

Nov 17, 2018

Mollie A. McCormick (Moore), passed away peacefully in her home, on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the age of 76. She was born March 11, 1942 in Jamboree, Kentucky to Jesse and Lizzie Moore.Mollie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carson McCormick; her children, Jimmy (Michelle) McCormick, Robert Moore, Shawn McCormick, Kristine Fulk, and George McCormick; 12 grandchildren;...

Jeffrey M. Adams

Jeffrey M. Adams

Nov 16, 2018

Jeffrey Adams, age 38, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1980 in Columbus, OH.Surviving family includes son, Dane Whittier; parents, Steve and Kenricka Adams; brother, Steven Adams; also survived by numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends.Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Grove City, 3393 Broadway,...

Ryan Michael Fessler

Ryan Michael Fessler

Nov 16, 2018

Ryan "Bubby" Michael Fessler, age 31, passed away Friday November 16, 2018. Bubby is predeceased by his grandparents, Robert and Ruth Fessler, grandfather, Allen Park. He is survived by his children: Bailey Preest and Bryana Fessler (mother Sarah), mother, Kim (Steven Ray) Fessler, father Rick Fessler, grandmother, Alice Moses, sister, Melissa Lehmann, nieces: Mackenzie and Olivia Lehmann as well as...

Keith Maynard

Keith Maynard

Nov 16, 2018

Keith Maynard, 61, passed away on November 16, 2018. He was born on July 4, 1957. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Spencer Ann Maynard, father, Lenville "Bud" Maynard. Surviving family includes wife, Rebecca, son, Keith (Cierra) Maynard Jr., grandchildren, Killian Franklin, Keith Maynard III, mother, Shirley Maynard, siblings, Brett (Teresa), Scott (Shelli), Jeff, Melody (Mark) Mechlin, uncles,...

Richard Michael Mathews

Richard Michael Mathews

Nov 15, 2018

Richard Michael Mathews, 61, born Feb. 10, 1957, passed away Nov. 15, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was under the care of OhioHealth Hospice at home, whom the family thanks for the great care they showed them. He was born in Hilliard, OH to the late Richard and Colleen Galloway Mathews and was well known after many...

Rebecca Elizabeth Dowell

Rebecca Elizabeth Dowell

Nov 15, 2018

Rebecca Elizabeth Dowell, October 17, 1989, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She is predeceased by her father, Kenneth Dowell of Hawesville, Kentucky. Rebecca is survived by her children: Carter and Caitriona Dowell, loving mother, Bonnie Svetlick Dowell, brothers: David Dowell, Steven (Traci) Svetlick, Matthew (Amy) Svetlick, sister, Kristina (David) Briggeman and nieces and nephews:...

Judy A. Halley

Judy A. Halley

Nov 14, 2018

Judy A. (Brown Wilkins) Halley, 71, passed away Nov. 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by mother, Maxine Buhacevich; father, Roger Brown Sr.; daughters, Jody and Deborah; and brother, John. Judy is survived by husband of 40 years, Jim; children, Ralph (Samantha) Wilkins, Roger Wilkins, Drema (Bert) Sergent, Steven (Michelle) Halley, and Jordan Halley; grandchildren, Tony, Ethan, Jaymee, Alex,...

Gladys I. Thompson

Gladys I. Thompson

Nov 14, 2018

Gladys I. Thompson, 90, passed away Nov. 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Ruby Linley; husband, James "Stubby" Thompson; children, James "Peewee", Ernest, and Nancy Thompson. Gladys is survived by children, Gary (Jewell) Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, and Terry Young; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Patricia (James) Maynard and Orris Linley; many other family and...

Travis K. Buyer

Travis K. Buyer

Nov 13, 2018

Travis Kain Buyer, 25, from Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 13, 2018 at St. Ann' Hospital. Travis was born on January 7, 1993 to Gary and the late Freda Buyer. He was married to Vanessa Buyer (Street) for 3 years. Travis will be deeply missed by his wife; his children, Aaron, Eden, Jeremiah, CJ. His parents Gary (Judy) Buyer....

Susan Reigh Mitchem

Susan Reigh Mitchem

Nov 13, 2018

Susan R. Mitchem, 59 years old, Grove City resident, formerly of Ashtabula, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Johnson, and her husband, Phillip Mitchem. She is survived by her two children, Victoria and Sean Mitchem; daughter in-law Olivia (Lauritzen) Mitchem; by her brothers Alan (Penny) and Calvin Johnson; her loving...

Michael F. Rayo Sr.

Michael F. Rayo Sr.

Nov 13, 2018

Michael F. Rayo, Sr., died on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at his home in Hilliard, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 29th, 1955, and was the second of six children. After a 20-year hiatus, he returned to The Ohio State University and completed his B.A. in Psychology. Among his many professions, he built and owned Zuppa Downtown,...

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