Obituaries

Dominic Frank Colasante

Dominic Frank Colasante

Aug 18, 2018

Dominic Frank Colasante, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his two sisters, Arvella Phillips and Lillian Early, his wife of 53 years, Barbara, and five children, Sharon Nichols, Teresa (Bob), Anthony, Angela and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents, Domenico and Teresa...

Mary M. Loucks

Mary M. Loucks

Aug 18, 2018

Mary Loucks, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born on October 16, 1933 in Van Lear, KY. Mary was retired from Mt. Carmel Hospital as a Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, bowling and traveling with family. Surviving family includes children, Ronald (Sheila) Hitchcock, Phyllis (Christopher) Sparks and Michael Hitchcock; grandchildren, Wanda Casey, Jennifer Yousef, Sherry...

Elaine Mae Hart

Elaine Mae Hart

Aug 17, 2018

Elaine Mae Hart, 81, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Kobacker House. She was born October 7, 1936 in Columbus, daughter of the late Lincoln Gerald and Margaret Leona Basher Cochran. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Curtis Hart; son, Wesley Aaron Hart; brother, Bill Cochran; father and...

William R. Mayes

William R. Mayes

Aug 16, 2018

William R. Mayes, 72, passed away August 16, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Inez Mayes; wife, Eva Mayes; daughter, Melinda Murdock; brother, Pumpkin Mayes. Bill is survived by daughters, Tammy (Clayton) Burks and Carolyn Rathburn; step-children, Barry (Peggy) Bowles and Bobby (Kathy) Bowles; siblings, Lucy (Steve) Buckler and Steven (Linda) Mayes; step-sister, Tesla "Sis" Sprouse;...

Arthur R Ledbetter

Arthur R Ledbetter

Aug 16, 2018

Arthur Ray Ledbetter, age 56 of Columbus, passed away on August 16, 2018 at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1961 to George A. Ledbetter and Lillie Mae Millsap in Norfolk, VA. The family will miss Arthur's loving personality and his care for his family. Along with his father, Ray is survived by his loving wife...

Kenneth Cooper

Kenneth Cooper

Aug 16, 2018

Kenneth "Kenny" Cooper, age 72, passed away August 16, 2018 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born September 25, 1945 in Boston, Mass. Kenny was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #189 for over 30 years and a member of Grove City Elks Lodge #37. His passions were playing golf with his many friends, reading and cross word...

Anne E. Eberhart

Anne E. Eberhart

Aug 16, 2018

Anne M. Eberhart, age 95, passed away Thursday August 16, 2018. Anne is predeceased by her parents: John Jerome and Stella Hanich, siblings: Stella Moore, Nick Melnick, Olga Kinsey, John Melnick and Joe Melnick, and loving husband of 43 years, Roland "Pete" Eberhart and eldest daughter, Patricia Steets. She is survived by daughter, Barbara (Mike) Grotsky, brother-in-law, Chuck Steets Sr.,...

John N. Handley

John N. Handley

Aug 16, 2018

John N. Handley lost his life while waving an illegal fire arm around……just kidding. We all know he liked to tell jokes. If you hadn't heard that one, then you didn't know him very well. John, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2018. John is survived by his amazing care taker and devoted wife of fifty-one...

Rene Michelle Short

Rene Michelle Short

Aug 15, 2018

Rene M. Short, age 49, of Columbus, OH passed away suddenly August 15, 2018. She was born October 28, 1968. She was preceded in death by father, Randolph Short. She is survived by mother, Betty Short, brother, Arthur (Leslie) Short, nephews, Conner and Bryson Short, numerous family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018...

Donald C. Berry

Donald C. Berry

Aug 13, 2018

Donald C. Berry, 80, passed from this Earth to Heaven on Monday afternoon, August 13, 2018 in the presence of his wife, Judy; son, Kevin (Nicole) and grandson, Justin. He was preceded in death by mother, Virginia Gunnoe and brother, Lonnie (Wilma) Gunnoe Jr. Other surviving family includes siblings, Jerry (Carol) Berry, Doug (Diane) Gunnoe, Roger (Ora) Gunnoe, Sheila (Kenny...

Richard Lewis Baker

Richard Lewis Baker

Aug 12, 2018

Richard Lewis Baker, 71, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 in Columbus. Rick was born June 21, 1947 to Paul and Janet (Heskett) Baker in Cambridge Ohio. "Bakes" as he was fondly called, graduated in 1969 from Ohio University and his first job out of college was with the Mansfield City Schools where he remained for 45 years...

Robert G. Kasa

Robert G. Kasa

Aug 11, 2018

Robert G Kasa passed away on August 11, 2018 at Forest Hills Alzheimer Center in Columbus, Ohio after battling Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by family. Robert was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on September 19, 1937 to George R Kasa and Thelma L Kasa, both are deceased. He is survived by his wife, Judith A Kasa (Einkopf), of 60...

Rena J. Kerekes

Rena J. Kerekes

Aug 11, 2018

Rena Kerekes, age 54, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born on December 7, 1963 in Columbus, OH.Surviving family includes husband, John Kerekes; son, Scott Kerekes; grandchildren, Zayne and Raeann; siblings, Bev (Mark) Bryan, Jack (Cynthia) Thompson, David (Sherri) Thompson and Tommy (Cyndee) Thompson; beloved dog, Baby; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends.Preceded...

Susan E. Ewing

Susan E. Ewing

Aug 10, 2018

Susan "Sue" Ellen Ewing, 73, of Galloway, OH, formerly of Lorain, OH passed away among family at Mt. Carmel West on August 10, 2018 of prior medical problems.She was born on March 1, 1945 in Memorial Hospital in Sandusky, OH. She resided in Fremont, OH with her family until she graduated from Clyde High School in 1963. She moved to...

Maudie Ellen Mccorkle

Maudie Ellen Mccorkle

Aug 10, 2018

Maudie Ellen McCorkle, born June 12, 1927 left for heaven on August 10, 2018. There to greet her will be her husband of 57 yrs, Rockford Lee McCorkle, son Rocky Lee McCorkle Jr., son-in-law Bill Chaffin, mother Mamie Anderson, and Grandmother Maude Myers.She is survived by son Roger (Kathy) McCorkle, daughter Ellen Chaffin, daughter-in-law Jackie McCorkle, and sisters Mary Lou...

Earl E. Holt

Earl E. Holt

Aug 10, 2018

Earl E. Holt, 85, of Columbus, passed away August 10, 2018 at his home.Earl was born on February 8, 1933 in Richmond, OH.He loved The Ohio State Buckeyes, stock car racing, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. Earl retired from the Operator's engineer union and served in the United States Navy. Earl will be deeply missed by his...

Charles W. Puckett

Charles W. Puckett

Aug 10, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Puckett, age 77, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1941 in Columbus, OH. He was employed by Martin Painting Company for over 20 years before starting his own business, Puckett Painting. Chuck was a long time member of the Painters Local Union 1275. Surviving family includes sons, Ed (Shelley) and Adam (Nikki)...

Janet J. Barton

Janet J. Barton

Aug 10, 2018

Janet J. Barton, age 82, passed away Friday August 10, 2018. She is predeceased by her parents: Arthur and Lavaneah Bowman. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Mick Barton, siblings: Clark (Sharon) Bowman and Lenora Gloyd, children: Gene Barton, Randy (Kathy) Barton, Jeff (Tracy) Barton, grandchildren: Shelley,Tiffany, Patrick, Stephen, Samantha, Jessica and Brooke, great-grandchildren: Raegan, Deeanna...

Richard R. Oliver Jr.

Richard R. Oliver Jr.

Aug 9, 2018

Richard R. Oliver Jr., 51, passed away August 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by mother, Anna Mae Oliver; father, Richard R. Oliver Sr.; son, Michael Carter; nephews, Rusty and Joshua Oliver; sisters, Linda Maynard and Donna Rodriguez. Rusty is survived by wife, Amy Oliver; children, Ashley, Christa, Sierra, Andy, and Emily; siblings, David, Geneva, Barb, Brenda, and Sandy;...

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