Obituaries

Roger Howard Rife

Roger Howard Rife

Aug 5, 2017

Roger Howard Rife, age 75 of Columbus, passed away on August 5, 2017 in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born on September 6, 1941 to the late Raymond and Virgie Rife in Gallipolis, OH. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Tressie (Summers) Rife, children Dennis Rife of Ohio, Connie (Jim) Mote of Florida and Randy (Lisa) Rife...

Donna Fay Spangler

Donna Fay Spangler

Aug 5, 2017

Donna Spangler, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born on August 23, 1941 in Jackson, OH.Surviving family includes mother, Ruth Carroll, daughters, Ruth (J. R. Stansell) Miller and Shelly (Don) Frison; grandchildren, Amanda Miller, Tina Kocher, Aaron Frison and Dayna Frison; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Shane, Jaxon and Sebastian; significant other, Bill Hunt; special family members, Julie Verne,...

Lynn A. Vaido

Lynn A. Vaido

Aug 5, 2017

Lynn A. Vaido, 59, passed away Aug. 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by father, Roger McCrone; mother, Corrine McCrone; and brother, Scott McCrone. Lynn is survived by husband, Kenneth Vaido; daughters, Michelle (Barry) Wortz, Nicole (Cory) Holliday, and Kimberly (Jarret) Hopkins; grandchildren, Aiden, Eli, Emree, Ezra, Jayden, Khloe, and Jordan; sister, Becky (Doug) Money; nieces, Corrine (Jeff), Jamie...

Roy D. Crase

Roy D. Crase

Aug 4, 2017

Roy D. Crase, age 68, passed away at home on Friday, August 4, 2017. He was born in Hazard, KY on March 16, 1949 to Mack and Joella Crase. Roy served his country in the U.S Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal service after working there for 35 years.He is preceded in death by his father Mack Crase.He is...

Betty J. Howard

Betty J. Howard

Aug 4, 2017

Betty J. Howard, 82, of Orient, passed away Aug. 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Bob Howard; parents, Francis Layton and Minnie Shoemaker; sons, Ronnie and Dennis Howard. Betty is survived by children, Robin Howard and Edward Howard; grandchildren, James and Julia Yoder, Misty, Regina, and Darin; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Patty (Chuck) Howard and...

David R. Richards

David R. Richards

Aug 4, 2017

David R. Richards, 79, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Cambridge, OH on July 29, 1938, to the late John and Margaret (Sonnefeld) Richards and is also preceded in death by his brother and wife, John and Phyllis Richards and sister, Mary Ann Holcomb. He is survived by his wife, Jackie...

Lillian Henderson

Lillian Henderson

Aug 2, 2017

Lillian Henderson, was born June 30, 1942 in Sardis, Alabama. She attended Emanuel Brown Training School. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the New Bethany Baptist Church. There she was active in various auxiliaries, such as the missions, matrons, usher board and the choir. It is also where she married Emanuel Henderson, from this union Gerald V....

Margaret Ellen Buttes

Margaret Ellen Buttes

Aug 2, 2017

Margaret Ellen Buttes, 71, went home to be with her Lord on Aug. 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, David W. Buttes; parents, Harry P. and Martha Ellen King; and brother, Douglas H. King. Margaret is survived by children, Gary (Lisa) Butler and Ellen Butler; grandchildren, Christopher, Cortland, Caleb, Caden, Kyle, and Kaleigh; brother, Norman L. (Patty)...

Carol Ann (Sonn) Vrancken

Carol Ann (Sonn) Vrancken

Aug 2, 2017

Carol Anne (Sonn) VranckenCarol was born in Fremont, Ohio and was raised and spent her younger years in Columbus. Carol attended Linden Mckinley High School where she was a member of Phi Lota Lambda Sorority, volleyball, the school dance troupe, and met her future husband Art Vrancken. Carol and Art married in 1963 and moved to Galena in 1971. In...

John David Blount

John David Blount

Aug 2, 2017

John David Blount, age 49, of Powell, passed away August 2, 2017. John is survived by his treasured wife, Jen, parents Joanie (Will) Feuerstein, Mark (Barbara) Blount, sister Kris Moore and her friend Rick Devinney, nieces Liz and Amy Moore, and his sweet kitties, Sundae and Bailey. John had an affection for the National Parks, particularly Yellowstone, that he shared...

Barbara Bealer

Barbara Bealer

Aug 2, 2017

Barbara I. BealerFebruary 25, 1932 - August 2, 2017Age 85 of Grove City, passed away to be with her Lord. She was very devoted as a wife to her husband Emory for 60 years and devoted as a mother. She was always there for her children and we knew that we could count on her for anything. She was certainly...

Marilyn J. Mcquiniff

Marilyn J. Mcquiniff

Aug 2, 2017

Marilyn Joan McQuiniff, age 83, of Clarksburg, died Wednesday morning, August 2, 2017 at Westmoreland Place of Chillicothe. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 20, 1934, the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Martin) Wills.She married Jess H. McQuiniff Sr., who preceded her in death January 8, 2011.Marilyn is survived by daughter, Linda (Larry) Cochenour; sons, David...

Shawn M. Jones

Shawn M. Jones

Jul 31, 2017

Shawn M. Jones, age 29, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. Surviving family includes parents, Debbie (Jack) Long and Brian (Cherri) Jones; son, Tyler; siblings, Shane Jones, Sarah Jones, and William Sells. Employed by Emerson Thermodisc of Mansfield, OH. Visitation Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City,...

Anna Myrl Thompson

Anna Myrl Thompson

Jul 31, 2017

Anna Thompson, 80, passed away on July 31, 2017. She was born on June 3, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J., parents, Walter and Mary Shannon, sister, Juanita Miller. Surviving family includes children, Jerry Lee Thompson, Michael Jay Thompson, Terry Lynn (Cassie) Thompson, Kimberly Ann (Sean Lemons) Funk, grandchildren, Cameron, Cassandra, Stephanie, Heather, Ashley, Tiffany,...

Jerry D. Pendleton

Jerry D. Pendleton

Jul 30, 2017

Jerry D. Pendleton, 82, passed away July 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Arlene; and twin brother, Larry. Jerry is survived by wife, Margie; children, Ronnie and Connie; grandchildren, Chase, Kasey, and Jeri Sue; great-grandchild, Aleyna; siblings, Sherry (Tom) Yost, Donnie (Judi) and Robin (Barb) Pendleton; special nephews and niece, Larry Lee (Jacki) and Chad...

Deborah Brogley

Deborah Brogley

Jul 30, 2017

Deborah Faith Brogley (age 56) passed away July 30, 2017 unexpectedly of a heart attack. She was a passionate crafter and gardener. She leaves her loving husband, Kenneth Brogley; parents, Irwin (Gene) & Erma York; sister, Pamela Martin and brother Randall (Paula) York. She is survived by children, Kenneth Jr. (Michelle), Timothy, Chris (Christie) & James (Trisha) Brogley; many grandchildren;...

Elma Janet West

Elma Janet West

Jul 29, 2017

Elma Janet West (Cowgill), age 78, passed away, July 29, 2017 at her home. Janet was born on February 24, 1939 in North Lewisburg, Ohio. She graduated a year early from Linden McKinley High School in 1956, as a member of the National Honor Society. She later graduated from Franklin University in 1974 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration,...

William Stillings

William Stillings

Jul 29, 2017

Bill left Kobacker House from cancer to be with the Lord on July 29, 2017. He was born on January 26, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ed and Iva Stillings. He graduated from Columbus North High School, 1949, and O.S.U. School of Music, 1953. He served in the U.S. Army. He taught General Music at Willoughby-Eastlake School District...

Kitty L. Gollihue

Kitty L. Gollihue

Jul 29, 2017

Kitty L. (Bentz) Gollihue, 63, passed away July 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Janice and Robert Bentz; sister, Patty Bentz; and aunt, Agnes. Survived by husband, Bob; son, Chad (Shawna) Bentz; step-daughters, Jennifer Holliday and Kelly Amorine; grandchildren, Jason (Ivy) Burt, Shayla Bentz-Burt, Paytan Bentz, and Serenity Bentz; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie (Mike) Nightwine, Roberta (Richard)...

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