Obituaries

Forest Blanton

Forest Blanton

Jul 29, 2015

Forest Blanton, 81 of Gahanna, won the victory and went Home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 3, 1934 to the late Edgar and Lucinda (Tackett) Blanton in Idaho, OH. Forest was the proud owner of the Blanton Fence Company, member of the Gahanna Free Will...

Jennifer L. Russell

Jennifer L. Russell

Jul 28, 2015

Jennifer L. Russell 45 of Grove City, passed on July 28, 2015. She was born in Columbus to Ray & Laura Lake, her mother preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 21 years William; children Billy Jincey, and Jacob; father Ray Lake; siblings Ray (Kelly) Lake, Margie and Karen; sister in law Melinda (JJ) Richards; and many nieces,...

John H. Palmer

John H. Palmer

Jul 28, 2015

John Howard Palmer departed this life on July 28th, 2015. He was 63 years young. John was born on June 24th, 1952 at a military hospital in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.He grew up in East Monroe, OH and later Greenfield, OH, spending a brief time in Columbus, OH before enlisting in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. John was...

Michael L. Fields

Michael L. Fields

Jul 28, 2015

Michael L. Fields, 57, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Mike was born in Columbus, OH on January 6, 1958, to Raymond L. and Lucy E. (Barker) Fields, and is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother; life partner of 20 years, Linda Jaycox; daughter, Wendy Fields; son, Adam (Tahteyanna) Fields; sister, Kathy Fields; brothers, Doug...

Mary Kathleen Johnston

Mary Kathleen Johnston

Jul 28, 2015

Mary Kathleen "Kay" Johnston, 93, Westerville, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Kay was born in Covington, OH, on May 20, 1922, to Martin and Naomi (McGreevey) Eberenz and is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 70 years, Gerald M. Johnston. Survivors include her daughters, Carol (David) Miller and Suzanne "Suzy" Jennings; grandchildren, Rachael (Arthur) Smith and...

Jean Reynolds

Jean Reynolds

Jul 27, 2015

Jean Reynolds, 90, of Columbus, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at MayFair Village. She was born May 26, 1925 in Cheshire, OH, daughter of the late Leith J. and Lorena Hooper Reynolds. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Alberta King. She retired from the Columbus School System as a teacher with many...

Christine Y. Bailey

Christine Y. Bailey

Jul 26, 2015

Christine Y. Bailey was born on September 29, 1946 to the parents of Eliza M. Artis and William Edward Bailey. She went to the loving arms of our Saviour on July 26, 2015. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her brother Gary Bailey and her sister Marcia (Richard) Early. She leaves to cherish her great memories...

Irene Spitler

Irene Spitler

Jul 26, 2015

Irene Spitler, 67, of Columbus, OH, passed away on July 26, 2015. She was born on March 5, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Gladys Maynard and sibling, Marci Bertling. Surviving family includes husband, Ben, daughters, Lori (David) Rowland, Buffey Barry, grandson, James Barry, step-sons, Jeff Spitler and Benjamin Lee Spitler, siblings, Emma (Robert) Rivas,...

Judy Roll

Judy Roll

Jul 25, 2015

Judy G. Roll, 72, passed away July 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by parents, Gaylord and Merle Smith. Judy is survived by husband of 24 years, Greg; daughters, Kim (Steve) Dorsey and Kristi (Matt) Harrison; grandchildren, Brandon and Ryan Dorsey, Nichole (Guy) Harrison Ditri; great-grandson, Logan Harrison; and furry companion, Hank. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Judy was...

Jean A. Minney

Jean A. Minney

Jul 25, 2015

MINNEY (LEE)Jean A. Minney, 90, of Columbus, OH. passed away on July 25, 2015 at her daughter's residence. Born August 2, 1924 in Chillicothe, OH. to the late Andrew and Merle (White) Lee. She worked at her family's grocery store, then from 1942-1953 at National Fireworks, Inc. After that she was a mother and housewife.Jean married Donald Minney November 19,...

William F. Price

William F. Price

Jul 24, 2015

William F. Price, 75 of Columbus, OH, died July 24, 2015 at Ross Heart Hospital after a short illness. William was born January 18, 1940 in Fall River, Mass, the son of Henry and Doris Price. The family relocated in 1941 to Adams, Mass. Bill was educated in the public schools and graduated from Adams Memorial High School in 1958....

Ann Michels

Ann Michels

Jul 23, 2015

Ann Michels, 80 of Grove City, passed away on July 23, 2015 at her residence. Born on June 13, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Rachel (Golden) Colburn in Pike County, OH. Survived by two sons, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister Dori Fallis, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a brother and 7 sisters. Friends may call...

Constance Love

Constance Love

Jul 23, 2015

Constance Sue Love, 62, passed away July 23, 2015. Born in Galion, OH. She is preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Carol Love; and brother James Love. Surviving family includes, siblings, Nancy Pennepacker, Keith Love, Mary Skaggs, and Sally Love; nieces and nephews, Chris Love, Larry Pennepacker, Debbie Bowron, Laura Scherer, Gail Love, and Scott Love; numerous other great...

Nathan Lewis

Nathan Lewis

Jul 21, 2015

Nathan Lewis, 45, passed away July 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by father, Bruce Lewis and son, Nathan Lewis Jr. Nathan is survived by wife, Anna; children, David Lewis, Stacey Lewis, Justin Perry, and Cheyanne Lewis; grandchildren, Zoie and Kameron Lewis; mother, Lenora Lewis; siblings, Leonard (Angela), Emmett (Lorna), Orissa, Ryan (Regina) and Aaron Lewis; and parents-in-law, Kenneth...

Mary Lou Johnston

Mary Lou Johnston

Jul 21, 2015

Mary Lou Johnston, 87, passed away July 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy D. and Doris (Vining) Johnston; sisters, Marinda Jane Johnston and Nancy Kuehner; brothers-in-law, Nelson McLarkey and Kenneth Kuehner. Mary is survived by sisters, Barbara McLarkey and Pamela Sue Johnston and many nieces and nephews. Graduated from Central HS in 1945; Past Matron of...

John Crockett

John Crockett

Jul 19, 2015

John E. Crockett ("the Grass Man"), 86, passed away July 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Nancy Crockett; sisters, Francis Salyers and Jessie Mullaney; and brother, Earnest Crockett. Survived by wife, Virgie Crockett; son, Jack (Deanna) Crockett; sister, Mary Smith; and favorite buddy, Penny. John worked at 3M for 21 years. He loved riding his...

Joseph E. Nickolas Jr

Joseph E. Nickolas Jr

Jul 19, 2015

Joseph E. Nickolas, Jr., 83, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. Joe was born in Queens, NY on January 11, 1932, and is survived by his wife, Jean and her three children; sister-in-law, Karen; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joe served in the US Navy during the Korean War. At his request, there will be no services. Inurnment will be...

Jordan G. Kareklas

Jordan G. Kareklas

Jul 19, 2015

Jordan G. Kareklas, 86 of Columbus, passed away at The Kobacker House on July 19, 2015. Born on September 16, 1928 to the late George and Stamatia (Zografos) Kareklas in Rhodes, Greece, immigrated to the United States in 1948, where he first met his father and settled in Farrell, PA. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as...

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