Obituaries
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Franklin Emert Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Dr. Charles Franklin Emert Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on June 16, 2025, at the age of 91.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Lorretta, who was the love of his life and constant companion in faith and adventure. He also leaves behind his four children —...
Barbara J. Perry
Jun 16, 2025
Barbara J. Perry, 89, passed away June 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Perry and sister, Mary (Malcolm) Floss. Bobbie is survived by her children, Dawn (Brian) LeCrone and Dean (Jamie) Perry; grandchildren, Brian Jay LeCrone, Erin (Tim) Mosure, Ben (Jaimie) LeCrone, Mitchell (Kailey) Perry, and Matthew (Danielle) Perry; great-grandchildren, Bryn and Tyler Mosure,...
Garry Allen Ramey
Jun 15, 2025
Garry Allen Ramey, 79, of Columbus, passed away on June 15, 2025 at Grant Medical Center. He was born in Columbus on December 18, 1945 to the late Iver and Fay (Lenigar) Ramey. He married Evelyn G. Claffey on July 18, 1981.
Along with his loving wife, Garry is survived by children, Audra Carlson (Shane Howell); grandchildren, Kayli Carlson, Victoria Carlson,...
Howard "Skip" E. Lewis Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
Howard Edward Lewis, Jr., 71, of Galloway,Ohio passed away surrounded by family on June 15, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on May 24, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio at White Cross Hospital, to the late Howard, Sr. and Vivian (Ellison) Lewis. Skip graduated from West High School in 1972 and from The Ohio State...
Mark Edward Wilcox
Jun 15, 2025
Mark Edward Wilcox, age 64, of Westerville, OH went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 15, 2025 with his family at his side after a brief illness. Mark was born June 1, 1961 in Kankakee, IL. On May 4, 1985 he married the love of his life, Linda Kruger. Mark is survived by his wife and two children, Tommy...
Eva Mae Holm
Jun 15, 2025
Eva Mae (Tabor) Holm passed away at home on June 15th, 2025. Born to Martin C. Tabor and Mary Belle (Toler) Tabor on July 25, 1930 in Eckman, West Virginia.
She graduated from Gilbert High School, where she was voted most popular, most talented, peppiest, and noisiest. She went on to enlist in the USAF where she met and married Gene...
Sharon Ann Cleland
Jun 14, 2025
Sharon Cleland (Fryer), of Washington Court House, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and dedication to both family and community.
Born on November 20, 1946, to Marion and Carolyn Fryer, she carried with her the strong values and...
Louise Berry
Jun 14, 2025
Louise Berry, 87, of Grove City, passed away on June 14, 2025 under the loving care of Kobacker House and Staff. The youngest of 10 children, she was born in Glouster, Ohio on September 11, 1937 to the late Carl F. and Nellie (Cucci) Limo. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Berry and oldest son, Arthur...
Neil Kaufman
Jun 14, 2025
Neil Kaufman, age 67, of Grove City passed away on June 14, 2025. Neil was born on May 15, 1958 in Kentucky to the late Ernest and Lillian Kaufman.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister.
He is lovingly survived by his daughter, Niki Kaufman and grandson, Oliver McCoy.
He was very passionate about thoroughbred horse racing. He...
Robert "Bob" Kline
Jun 14, 2025
Robert "Bob" Kline, aged 84, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born on December 24, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, Bob was a man whose life was defined not only by his accomplishments but by the deep love he had for his family and friends.
As a semi-truck driver and owner-operator for most of his life, Bob found joy...
Marvin Ray Jenkins
Jun 14, 2025
Marvin Ray Jenkins was born Feb 2, 1938 to Grace and Herman Jenkins. The true patriarch of his family known as Popsi or Pops, he leaves behind a huge hole in the heart of his kids, Danny (Yasko), Ronnie (Vickie Crego), Barb (Garry) Green, Mike (Michelle), Tammy (Mark) Jenkins-Dodds; grandkids Danielle Green, Zach (Amy) Green, Kelly Jenkins-Dodds, Carissa (Eric) Beverly,...
Linda Reed Brown
Jun 13, 2025
Linda Reed Brown, born on January 1, 1971 in South Vietnam, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at Kobacker House after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter, deeply cherished by her family.
Linda had a fulfilling career as a paralegal, working for Porter Wright and several other law firms in Columbus. She...
Keith Martin DeMers
Jun 13, 2025
Keith "Wolfie" M. DeMers, 66 of Columbus, passed away on June 13, 2025. Born on July 17, 1958, to the late Albert Joseph and Betty Jo (Schoppelrei) DeMers in Columbus, OH. Graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1977. Worked for the family business, DeMers Servicenter Inc, through 2000.
Preceded in death by siblings Sandra DeMers and Mark DeMers, nephew...
Garnet Louise Biller
Jun 13, 2025
Garnet Louise Biller, born on June 20, 1941, in Greenup County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 13, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio. She leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished by her family.
Garnet had a fulfilling career as a seamstress. She worked for BH Thermal for over 20 years and was well-known...
Andrew Joseph Forrest
Jun 12, 2025
Andrew Joseph Forrest, age 48 of West Jefferson, OH, passed away on June 12, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1977 in Columbus, OH. Andy was preceded in death by his father Thomas Joseph Forrest, grandparents Alice and Rinford Riffe, cousins Michael and Anthony Gangluff and an aunt Lisa Riffe. He was survived by mother Wanda (Riffe) Price, brother...
Theresa A. Marut-Orenchuk
Jun 12, 2025
On June 12th, the unique person that was Theresa Marut-Orenchuk went home to be with her parents, grand-parents and brother. She never truly realized what a footprint she had in the world, and what a void she is leaving behind.
Theresa was born on November 25, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio, to parents Helen and Tony Marut. She had five wonderful siblings,...
Esther Ellen Anderson
Jun 12, 2025
Ellen Smith Anderson
Born April 5, 1942. Ellen passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Ellen was the matriarch of a family she cherished. She remembered every detail, no matter how small, and brought joy to all around her. Ellen was a loyal Christian who lived her life devoted to her faith. Her family takes...
Shawn F. Kelsey
Jun 12, 2025
Shawn "Simon" Franklin Kelsey, age 56, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on June 12, 2025. Simon was born in Hawthorne, NV to the late Wayne Kelsey and Barbara Bostic.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by the dad who raised him, Bill Smith, uncle Robert Hopkins.
He is lovingly survived by his brothers, Jason (Vikki) Smith, Kory (Andrea)...
George Daniel Carey
Jun 12, 2025
George Daniel Carey, 80, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Westerville, Ohio. George was born on October 5, 1944, in Middletown, New York, to Daniel and Letha (Darling) Carey.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Letha (Darling) Carey, and his brother, Robert Carey.
He is survived by his wife of 60-plus years, Judy Carey; daughter, Kim...
Pamela Jane Phillips Minerd
Jun 11, 2025
Pamela Jane Phillips Minerd, age 51, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on June 11, 2025. Pam was born on November 5, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to the late David and Judith Phillips.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Minerd.
She is lovingly survived by her three children, Amy (Josh Flack) Minerd, Gary Minerd, Joshua (Brittany...
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