Nov 20, 2024

Dirk Edward Shepherd – son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend has ridden his last motorcycle ride and left his cancer behind on the road.

Dirk was born on 7-16-1955 and died on 11-20-2024. He was among the 2nd graduating class of Westland High School in 1974. He was proud of his 45 years of employment with Ohio Bell/AT&T. Dirk loved riding...

Nov 20, 2024

Lynette Wehmeyer Hsia, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. She was born in Fredericksburg, Texas to Nora and Marcus Wehmeyer. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1960. She briefly attended Our Lady of the Lake, but then transferred to and graduated from The University of Texas in 1965 with a Bachelor of...

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald Alan Statczar, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 20, 2024. He was born on April 19, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio the surviving Ronald E. Statczar and the late Sharon L. Statczar.

Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his infant brother, Mark, and his maternal grandparents, Bill and Helen Bartholomew.

Ronnie is lovingly survived by...

Nov 19, 2024

John Patrick Dorgan, 71, of Columbus, passed away on November 19, 2024. He was born in Columbus on July 2, 1953 to the late Edward D. and Jacqueline (Hart) Dorgan.

Those left to cherish John’s memory include son, Michael P. Dorgan; step-daughter, Dawn Pulley; and the mother of Michael, Debbie Fronius; siblings, Kathleen Dorgan Stevens, James Dorgan, Mary Dorgan Iden; niece,...

Nov 19, 2024

Barbara Jean Lucas, age 77, of Galloway passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1947 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Delbert and Wanda Harvitt. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Lucas Jr, and her siblings, Sue, Margaret, and Melvin "Butch."

She is lovingly survived by her children, Robin...

Nov 19, 2024

Rebecca Ann Paull, a devoted wife, loving sister, cherished aunt, and compassionate friend, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 47. Born on October 16, 1977, Rebecca's life was marked by her commitment to nurturing the minds and hearts of young children, exemplified through her 16-year tenure at St. Vincent Family Center. In her role as Program...

Nov 18, 2024

William "Bill" Dowd, 82, passed away November 18, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 13, 1942 to Gerard and Pauline Dowd (O'Brien), whom he is preceded in death by. He was also preceded in death by his wife, MaryAnn (Bores) Dowd. 

He is survived by, son, William Jr. (Colleen), and daughter, Beth. He was the beloved grandfather to...

Nov 18, 2024

Lillian L. Jewell, 96, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. 

Lillian was born February 2, 1928, to Fred and Florence (Mellinger) Tietz. She graduated from New Lyme High School in 1946 and worked in a factory post WWII where she met her future husband, Jack Jewell who told her “Stick with me and I’ll show you the...

Nov 18, 2024

Danny J. Six, 43, passed away November 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Florine Bowling and aunt, Terry Hysell. Danny is survived by mother, Cynthia Bowling; father, Ira Six; brothers, Ira Francis and Charles Shane Six; sister, Angel K. Six; nieces, Emilie, Destiny, Summer, and Elecia; nephews, James, Gabriel, and Tristin; grandfather, "Pa;" and numerous aunts, uncles,...

Nov 18, 2024

Charles Lyle Fahrion, age 74, passed away on November 18, 2024. He was born on October 25, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ross Charles Fahrion and Alice Kathleen (Fries) Fahrion. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kent Fahrion. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Fahrion; son, Alex Ross Fahrion, and his wife,...

Nov 16, 2024

James “Jim” Goodwillie, 74, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024. 

Born on June 23, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, Jim spent his early years in the Motor City and graduated from Central Michigan University where he played football. Jim later moved to Columbus, Ohio, his home for the past 40 years. 

Jim was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend....

Nov 15, 2024

Jack D. Lewis Jr. was born February 8th, 1958, in Mesa, Arizona, to Jack D. Lewis Sr. and June Catherine Mcintosh. He passed away Nov. 15, 2024, from respiratory failure due to cardiac arrest and kidney failure. He suffered from diabetes type II, kidney disease and lymphedema. His childhood and teen years were spent in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He graduated...

Nov 14, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Betty Lou Bishop, 93, of Westerville, passed away November 13, 2024.

Betty was born July 28th, 1931 in Eldorado Township, Illinois to Floyd and Eleanor (Williams) Baker.

Artist, gifted cook, storyteller and devoted family woman, she loved God, her family and her church, Westerville First Baptist Church, which she attended for the last 58 years.

Betty will be deeply missed by her children...

Nov 13, 2024

James K. Pifer went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He was born on July 11, 1944, in Lafayette, IN. After graduating from Columbus North High School in 1960, he joined the Ohio Army National Guard, where he served for four years....

Nov 13, 2024

Buddy Perdue, 69, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. On November 13, 2024, he went to be with his Father in Heaven. He was preceded in death by parents, Elsie and Clarence Perdue; son, Shannon Patton; brother-in-law, Mike Castle; mother-in-law, Eileen Fields; and father-in-law, Don Fields. 

Buddy is survived by wife, Linda Perdue; son, Troy (Beanie) Patton; grandchildren, Ashley Patton...

Nov 13, 2024

Karl L. Barth Jr. passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 85. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend and mentor to many. He was born on November 1, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio. Karl enlisted in the Navy and was a U.S. Navy Corpsman E-5. After leaving the Navy, he continued...

Nov 13, 2024

Betty Joan McDonald, age 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Nov. 13, 2024, at her home.

She was the daughter of William Charles and Effie Pearl (Lyon) Sipe and was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 7, 1943.

She is survived by her husband, James Raymond McDonald, and children Craig (Deborah) McDonald; Quin (Richard) Wells; Shani (Doug)...

Nov 12, 2024

Jan R. Snedeker, age 77, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 12, 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina. Jan was born on October 8, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Roger and Carol Snedeker.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Snedeker, his daughter, Eleanor "Ellie" Long, and his two infant twin boys.

Left to...

Nov 12, 2024

Galen Larue McHenry went to be with our Lord November 12, 2024. Galen passed at his home at the age of 83. He attended West High School. He spent most of his life in a semi-truck, looking for what is over the next hill. When not on the road he was a quiet private person and enjoyed his time at...