Aug 7, 2015

Ralph E. Taylor Jr., age 75 of Grove City, died August 7, 2015 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. Born November 30, 1939. Graduate of Central High School. Veteran of the US Marine Corp. Retired from Wasserstrom & Son. Dedicated member of Highland Baptist Church. Volunteered time at Stowe Center and East Franklin Elem. Survived by his wife Dorothy (Massie) Taylor,...

Aug 6, 2015

Robin Decker, 58, passed away on August 6, 2015. Robin was born on June 4, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert V. and Thelma J. Decker. Surviving family includes children, Keisha Scott, Robert Ceneskie, Tommy Scott, grandchildren, Jade Scott and Christopher Scott, siblings, Theodore Decker and Veronica Decker. A gathering of family and friends will be...

Aug 5, 2015

William McCullough, 89, of Columbus, OH, passed away on August 5, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1925 in Bremen, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Sarah McCullough. Surviving family includes wife, Dolores, children, Penny (Donna) McCullough, Ken (Linda) McCullough, Bill (Doreen) McCullough, Marsha Kersell, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and brother Dean...

Aug 5, 2015

Melda Jo Keeton 80 of Orient passed on August 5, 2015. She was born September 4, 1934 in Healdton, Oklahoma to Robert E. and Beulah Raper who preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Glenn "Rod"; children Charlie, Debra, Mark, Roger; 6 grandchildren Bri, Trey, Kimmy, Lisa, Kevin, and Robin. Melda and Rod are both 35+ year AA members.Visitation...

Aug 4, 2015

Richard G. Leaver 85 of London passed on August 4, 2015. He was born December 31, 1929 in Ambridge, PA to Walter and Louise Leaver who preceded him in death.Survivors include Maureen Leaver-Goodwin, Susan Leaver-Kestella, Rick (Judith) Leaver, and Scott (Kate) Leaver.5 grandchildren Lou Anthony Kestella, Brett Richard Kestella, Marshall Scot Leaver, Rachel Goodwin, Clark Goodwin, and 3 great-grandchildren; brother...

Aug 4, 2015

Christina Rains 47 of Columbus, passed on August 4, 2015. She was born September 4, 1967 in Columbus to James D. & Cassie B. Rains. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include daughters Cassondra and Jenelle Rains, and son Corbin Stephens; Granddaughter Rosalie Rhys; brother Michael D. Rains; her mother; and special friend David Hurley.Visitation will be...

Aug 4, 2015

Robert Lee Nance Jr., 57, of Columbus, OH, passed away on August 4, 2015. He was born on May 3, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Nance Sr. and Patricia L. Nance. Surviving family includes daughters, Delanna (David) Spencer, Shara (Manuel) Smith, Bobbi Jo Nance, grandchildren, Chloe, Hayden, Daelyn, Rolando, Alejandro, Nola, Julie, great-granddaughter, Madelyn,...

Aug 4, 2015

William James Ferguson, 85, of Grove City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 surrounded by family. Born in Columbus, OH to the late Ernest & Lela (Johnson) Ferguson, he lived in Grove City, OH all of his life. Bill dedicated his life to community service and served as a Founding member and leader of the Grove City...

Aug 4, 2015

James William Middleton, age 87, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Xenia, OH passed away Tues., Aug. 4, 2015 at Monterey Care Center. Born Dec. 7, 1927 in Clinton County, OH, son of Wayne and Alice (Doughfman) Middleton. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Xenia Masonic Chapter #36, Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree, and a former member of...

Aug 3, 2015

Aug 3, 2015

In loving memory of Gerri Finck, age 64. Gerri was a loving (and loved) wife, sister, mother and best friend who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2015 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. She was born on March 2, 1951 in (Grandview Heights) Columbus, OH. Gerri was the wife of Daniel Finck and will be missed dearly by...

Aug 3, 2015

Harold E. "Shorty" Strawser born June 9, 1931 passed peacefully at his home to his Heavenly home on Monday August 3rd. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Howard and Flossie; Wife Marie; Brother Fred; Sister Jeannette Jones. He is survived by wife Christine; children Mike (Marija), Patricia (Mike) Lawson, Rebecca (Tom) Kent, Bill (Robin) ; Brother...

Aug 2, 2015

Rose Mary Reynolds, 74, Shinglehouse, PA, passed away in Columbus, OH on Sunday, August, 2, 2015. Rose was born in Wellsville, NY on January 30, 1941, to Adrian and Ruth (Crandall) Quick and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Reynolds; daughter, Sherry Hannon and 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (James)...

Aug 2, 2015

Pamela K. Carlyle, 59, passed away on August 2, 2015. She was born on October 9, 1955. She retired after 30 years of service with S.E.R.S. She was preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Lois Carlyle. Surviving family includes sisters, Debbie (Rob) Youtz, Denise (Mike) Mote, Karen (Eric) Carlsen, nieces and nephews, Shelby and Dana Youtz, Nicole and...

Aug 2, 2015

Helen L. Cox, 83, passed away on August 2, 2015 at The Convalarium of Dublin in Dublin, Ohio. She was born on May 11, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio to Louis and Anna (Minnideo) Ginnetti. Helen grew up in New Philadelphia, Ohio and graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1950. She retired from Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio in 1997 after...

Aug 1, 2015

Chelsea E. Martinez (nee Smuck), age 26, of Columbus, died August 1, 2015. Survived by husband, Oscar Martinez; sons, Enrique and Chase; daughter, Amy; mother, S. Elizabeth Smuck; father, Christopher (Christine) Smuck; sister, Chloe; brother, Ian Smuck; paternal grandparents, Eldon and Phyllis Smuck; maternal grandparents, Doris Johnson, Walter Johnson; father and mother-in-law, Oscar and Esmeralda Martinez; many aunts, including Christina...

Aug 1, 2015

Barbara S. Ruffing, 51, Marysville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. Barbara was born in Columbus, OH to William and Janice (Savage) Stepp and is preceded in death by her mother, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Barbara is survived by her father; daughters, Janice Blevins and Annie Snares; sons, Dustin and Josh Stepp, and Andrew Ford; sisters, Lisa (Craig) Ford,...

Aug 1, 2015

Ruth Ann Smith (Dixon) passed away with her daughters, Debbie and Diana, by her side. She was a long time resident of Lincoln Village and lived most of her life in the Columbus area. She was a devoted and loving mother to Debra S. and Larry M. Johnson, Diana J. and Dean E. Batchelor and Charles (Mike) and Nancy D....

Aug 1, 2015

Kendra Kay Hotelling, 46, born September 1, 1968, joined the Lord on August 1, 2015 after a well fought battle with leukemia. Survived by wonderful, loving Parents, Kenneth and Mary "Liz" Keirns; precious Daughter, Kristen F. Hotelling; amazing Grandson, Kyren L. Hotelling; three fabulous Sisters, Arlene Rogers, Darlene Henry, and Jamie Serafin; Soul Sister of 30 years, Jennifer Allan; nieces...

Jul 31, 2015

Suzanne Haislip, 66, of Columbus, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her home. She was born April 26, 1949 in Charleston, W.V., daughter of the late M.K. and Harriett Anne Wingfield Hearne. Suzanne was a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Paul R. Haislip; aunt,...