Obituaries

Blake Mathew Hutchinson

Blake Mathew Hutchinson

May 6, 2025

Blake Mathew Hutchinson was born on September 25, 2000 In Newark, Ohio to Amber and James Hutchinson. Blake died at an early age on May 6, 2025 in Mt Liberty, Ohio.

Blake also known as Blakie by family and Hutch by friends, was known as someone who had a heart of gold. He was always willing to help anyone he could...

Bill Compton

Bill Compton

May 6, 2025

William "Bill" Alan Compton, age 67, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2025. Born on November 23, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Jack and Eileen Compton.

Bill is lovingly survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Deena Compton. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Jake (Sydney) Compton and Megan (Brian)...

Bill Ziglar

Bill Ziglar

May 5, 2025

Mr. William Walter Ziglar (68)

Our beloved Brother, Nephew, Cousin, and friend is in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. He went home on May 5, 2025.

William Walter Ziglar was born on July 28, 1956, and raised in Urbancrest, Ohio, better known as Bill, Bill Bo or Still Bill. William was the third son of 6 children from the union...

Ronald Gillenwater

Ronald Gillenwater

May 5, 2025

Ronald Ralph Gillenwater, 83, of Pataskala, passed away on May 5, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born in Logan, West Virginia on November 16, 1941 to the late Wandell and Edith (Nottingham) Gillenwater. 

He married Opal Gale Eskew on July 30, 1960, and she survives. Along with his loving wife of over 64 years, Ron is survived by son Kevin...

Henry Ellis

Henry Ellis

May 5, 2025

Henry Edgar Ellis, aged 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at Mt. Carmel Grove City with his loving wife by his side on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Henry was born on November 8, 1948 in Huntington, WV. He was the son of the late Robert and Della Seymour.

During his life, Henry worked for Crane Plastics before retiring. Henry was an avid...

Norma J. Vance

Norma J. Vance

May 5, 2025

Norma J. Vance, age 91, of Lincoln Village, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on January 1, 1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene Fyffe and Mildred Pollard.

Norma's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with the threads of family, friendship, and an abundance of joy. She was greeted...

Eunice Gill

Eunice Gill

May 5, 2025

Eunice Gill, 92, of Westerville, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.

Eunice was born January 17, 1933 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Roy and Sally (Fitzsimmons) Krespach. Eunice will be deeply missed by her sister, Linda (Don) Lee; brother-in-law, Bill Finley; children, Laurie Caudill, Lisa (Eugene) Pelino, daughter-in-law Adrianne Roettker, and step children Laura (David) Eddy, Annette (Steve) Hawley; grandchildren...

Alvia "Al" Wilkins

Alvia "Al" Wilkins

May 4, 2025

Alvia Dale Wilkins (Al), Age 88 , of Canal Winchester Ohio , passed away on Sunday, May 4th, in the presence of his closest family.

Al was born January 8, 1937 to David and Margaret Wilkins, in Dallas, Texas. Al was preceded in death by wife Mignon Wilkins, son Chuck Wilkins, grandchildren Trisha, and Christopher Weldon.

Al is survived by son, Joe...

Stephen Dennis Blazina

Stephen Dennis Blazina

May 4, 2025

Stephen Dennis Blazina, aged 95, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2025 with his beloved wife, son, and grandson Ben by his side.

Steve was born on August 2, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 57 years Carroll, son David, grandsons Benjamin Blazina, Zachary (Vanessa) Blazina, granddaughter Amber Jessup, and 6...

Susan Uhrig

Susan Uhrig

May 3, 2025

Susan Uhrig (79) of Grove City Ohio formerly of Westerville Ohio passed away May 3, 2025 at Mount Carmel Hospital. Susan is proceeded in death by her parents Ralph and Bettie Kalb and her husband Larry Uhrig of 51 years, she is survived in death by her children Lynn Uhrig (Denny) Martin and Loren Uhrig grandchildren Jessica, Tyler and Hunter...

Joseph Michael Drakulich

Joseph Michael Drakulich

May 3, 2025

Joseph Michael Drakulich, 85, of Columbus, passed away on May 3, 2025. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on December 9, 1939. He married Phyllis Paulson on May 8, 1964, and they would have celebrated 61 years of marriage this year.

Preceded in death by his mother, Mildred and Aunt Mara Roksandich, as well as his beloved son, Joe Drakulich.

Along...

Mary Owens Waugh

Mary Owens Waugh

May 3, 2025

Mary Owens Waugh, born on June 22, 1941, in Tippecanoe, Ohio, passed away on May 3, 2025. With a dedicated career spanning over 35 years at Carr Supply Manufacturing, she held several positions within the accounting department. Mary was known as a hard worker who focused on providing for her two girls. She was recognized for her kindness, love, and...

Robert L. Gyke

Robert L. Gyke

May 3, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lee Gyke, 75 of Whitehall, died on May 3,2025 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on April 10, 1950, in Charleston, West Virgina, to the late Robert and Freda Gyke. He was a graduate from Whitehall Yearling High School and The Ohio State University with a degree in Agronomy. He was a member of the Ohio National...

Mark Samuel Frederick

Mark Samuel Frederick

May 2, 2025

Mark Samuel Frederick, 63, was welcomed with a joyous celebration in Heaven to the immediate presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, and resided in Powell, Ohio. 

Mark graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School, in Columbus. He was a veteran having proudly served as a...

Marsha Lynne Pifer

Marsha Lynne Pifer

May 2, 2025

Marsha L. Pifer peacefully went to be with our Lord on May 2, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister.

Marsha was born on October 31,1944 in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in Linden and later Minerva Park, with her parents, two sisters, and many other family members nearby. Marsha graduated in...

Terry Lee Shaver

Terry Lee Shaver

May 2, 2025

Terry Lee Shaver, age 66 of Grove City, OH passed away at his residence on May 2nd, 2025. Born October 17th, 1958 in Columbus OH, he is preceded in death by his father, Robert Shaver, Mother, Genevieve Shaver, and Brother-in-law, Kenneth Gilliam.

Terry was a devoted father and a hard working man, who loved creating with his hands, whether through small...

Therese Marie Smith

Therese Marie Smith

May 2, 2025

Therese Marie Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Therese was born in Ashland, Kentucky, to Paul Weis and Jennie (Flynn) Weis.

Therese was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and generosity touched everyone she met. She is survived by her beloved husband, Doug Smith; two cherished daughters, Bekkah Schmidt and...

Danny A Pierce

Danny A Pierce

May 1, 2025

Danny A Pierce, age 78 of Grandview, OH, passed away on May 1, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1946 to the late Joseph William Pierce and Helen Gertrude (Cline) Pierce in Ross County, OH. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents Delver and Gertie Cline and Ezekiel and Arzella Pierce and brother Marion Pierce....

Virginia Nancy Johnson

Virginia Nancy Johnson

May 1, 2025

Virginia Nancy Johnson passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2025, after a noble battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy was born in Alexandria, Minnesota to Chet and Lillian (Rosengren) Hustad. She lived briefly in Alaska and Seattle when she was young, but grew up primarily in Alexandria near the shores of Lake Latoka with her three younger brothers (Jerry, Lee, John). With...

Walburga Maria Hazlett

Walburga Maria Hazlett

Apr 30, 2025

Walburga M. Hazlett, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and aunt, passed away on April 30, 2025. She was born in Egenhofen, Germany to Joseph and Walburga Schroll. Her childhood was idyllic until WWII began in 1939, but with strength and faith she and her family survived and created a new life.

After high school, where she attained excellent English language...

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