Obituaries
Jerry Leonard Lippe
Oct 19, 2025
Jerry Leonard Lippe (83) of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 19.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, his son Ryan (Jennifer), his daughter Megan (Christopher) and his beloved grandchildren Chloe, Theo and Reese. Jerry was born May 19, 1942 in Cleveland, where he graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1960. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English...
Cynthia Sue Ash
Oct 19, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Ash, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in Grove City, Ohio, on October 19, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on September 6, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Cindy brought joy and love into the lives of everyone she met through her generous spirit and unwavering dedication to family.
Cindy attended West High School...
Ella May Harrison
Oct 19, 2025
Ella May Harrison, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 1, 1954, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Ella dedicated over 35 years of her life to being a nursing assistant at various nursing homes, where her kind and patient nature shined through as she worked closely with her...
Shirley (Lemon) Shilling
Oct 19, 2025
Shirley Ann (Lilly) Lemon was born to Othel Ray Lilly and Edith (Basham) Lilly on July 30, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Linden-McKinley High School in 1960, Shirley married the love of her life, Roger Alan Lemon. Together, they built a family with four sons and a full and rich life.
Shirley considered Clyde and Maime Lemon (Roger’s parents)...
Taryn Nicole VanGundy
Oct 18, 2025
Taryn Nicole VanGundy, born on September 13, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025. Taryn was known for her outgoing and bubbly personality, always easygoing and everyone's friend. She was a rock for all who knew her, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.
A dedicated professional, Taryn loved delivering for Amazon and took great pride...
Billy Joe Walters
Oct 18, 2025
Billy Joe Walters 93 of Grove City, Ohio passed away on October 18th, 2025. Born on September 15th, 1932, in Nats Creek, Kentucky, He was the son of Vint and Goldie Walters.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Mary Ann Walters, daughter Jeanette Darleen Walters, and survived by sons Larry Walters (Suzan), Bob Walters (Angela). Billy...
Jeffrey L. Creamer
Oct 18, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Creamer, age 77, city of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on 10/18/25. Jeffrey was born 5/4/48 in Columbus to Howard & Betty (Morris) Creamer. Jeff loved life, first and foremost, family, with collecting "stuff " as a close second. Jeff is and will be deeply missed by his wife Kathleen of 41 years, sons James K., William H. &...
Melo Mendez Leon
Oct 17, 2025
Melo Méndez León, falleció el pasado 17 de octubre de 2025 a los 51 años de edad. Melo nació el 8 de Julio, de 1974 en Jalisco, México de su difunto padre Magdaleno Méndez Ornelas y su madre María Dolores Méndez León. Junto con su padre es precedido en la muerte por su hijo Adrián Mendez. Será recordado con cariño...
Jennifer Lynn Lewis Lunsford
Oct 17, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Lewis Lunsford, 38, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 in Solon, Ohio. Jennifer was born on February 10, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio to Kenneth Lewis and Debra Wallace.
Jennifer is preceded in death by her daddy Kenny, her father William Wallace, and her grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her daughter Aspyn Graham, mother, Debra...
Donna M. Spillman
Oct 17, 2025
Donna Mae Spillman, 82, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 17, 2025. She leaves behind her five children Mary Cannon, Rick (Sandy) Spillman, Patti (Dan) Damron, Vicki (Ricky) Wright and Kelli Spillman; Ellen Garling, long time and beloved family friend; her twin sister Diann Breece and brother Chuck (Carol) McClary. Donna (affectionately known as Gigi to most) was...
Gail Horvath
Oct 17, 2025
Gail Horvath, born on November 11, 1950, in New York, passed away on October 17, 2025. She will be remembered for her ornery spirit, thoughtfulness, and stubborn determination. Gail was a very giving person, always ready to lend a hand or share her talents with others.
A lover of the arts, Gail found joy in crafting, knitting, painting, and cardmaking. Her...
Jim Schnaudt
Oct 16, 2025
Jim Schnaudt April 12, 1948 - October 16, 2025.
Jim Schnaudt, age 77, passed away on October 16, 2025, after a brief and courageous health battle. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by Susan, Jason (Gina), Stephanie (Brian) and grandchildren (Addison, Jake, Brittany, Maddie and Brendan), his brother Jeff (Donna), and many relatives and friends.
He graduated from Franklin University...
Mary Ann Riggle
Oct 16, 2025
Mary Ann Riggle, 87, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Jackson, Ohio, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and compassion.
Mary Ann was a kind and loving woman who found joy in helping others. She valued family, love, peace, faith, compassion, and humility—virtues she lived by...
Brenda Joyce Slaughter
Oct 16, 2025
Brenda Joyce Slaughter, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep, on Thursday October, 16, 2025.
She was born November 11, 1933 in Winter Park, FL to Fanning and Allie Mae (Paul) Johnson. After marrying her husband Theotis Slaughter Sr. and raising her children, Brenda worked 33 years as a clerk for the United States post office until retirement. Affectionately and widely known...
Stephen Merrick Weed
Oct 16, 2025
Stephen Weed (Steve) 79, passed on October 16, 2025.
He is survived by wife of 52 years, Mary Kay; Sons: Jeff (Chelsea) Hilliard, OH. Dan (Tiffany) Billerica, MA; Granddaughters: Josie Weed, Grace Collins, Natalie Weed. Also survived by Cousins, Sisters-in-law, and Brothers-in-law.
Stephen was a manager at Washington Court House, and Circleville “Big Lots”. He was an avid reader, lover of history...
Teresa Helen Wilson
Oct 16, 2025
Teresa Helen Wilson, age 63, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lawrence and Louise (Freeman) Wilson.
Teresa’s life was defined by her deep faith, compassion, and love for others. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose prayers and kindness touched...
Melissa Ann Craig
Oct 16, 2025
Melissa Ann Craig, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Ashville, Ohio. Born on October 18, 1969, at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Ohio, Melissa was a bright light in the lives of many. Her warmth and love radiated from her, touching everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Throughout her life, Melissa dedicated...
Ruth K. Hummel
Oct 16, 2025
Ruth K. Hummel, 95, passed away on October 16, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1930.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hummel, parents, Harry and Ellen Sarver, brother, Wilbur "Bud" Sarver, sons, Mark Steven Kendrick, James Joseph Kendrick.
Surviving family includes son, Paul (Paige) Kendrick, grandchildren, Jennifer Ann (Eric) Kendrick, James Lee (Wendy) Kendrick, Tina Marie (Jenny)...
Jeanne A Spears
Oct 15, 2025
Jeanne A Spears, age 95 of Grove City, OH, passed away on October 15, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1930 to the late George and Freda (Bolin) Clendenen in Columbus, OH. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Homer Spears, sons Larry Spears and Scott Spears, grandchildren Alex Spears and Aubrey Bosstic, sisters Naomi...
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