Obituaries
Diana K. Barry
Dec 22, 2024
Diana Barry, 82, of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away December 22, 2024.
Diana was born March 19, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio to John and Julia (Sostoric) Simunic. Diana taught chemistry for nearly 30 years at Copley High School in Copley, Ohio. She enjoyed her retirement in Bonita Springs, Florida spending time with the Tennis Babes, playing cards with her friends, and...
Kay Francis Penson
Dec 22, 2024
Kay Francis Penson, born on July 8, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, in Lewis Center, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and friend, known for her spirited personality and loving nature.After graduating from Detroit's Munford High School, Kay married her husband, Issac Donald Penson. This union lasted for over...
Marylyn Kish
Dec 21, 2024
Marylyn (Simoni) Kish
Age 78, of Columbus and Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, December 21st, at Riverside Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Marylyn was born on December 21, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Williams) Simoni. She is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond; sons, Matthew (Marcia) and Anthony; and grandchildren, Madelyn, Antonio, and Alston Kish.
Marylyn and Ray were united...
Ronald Lee Rumery
Dec 21, 2024
Ronald Lee Rumery, age 68, was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 11, 1956, to Foster and Mary Lou Rumery (Ensminger), died December 21, 2024.
He attended Big Walnut high School, in Sunbury, Ohio. He served his country in the United States Army building and later inspecting helicopters from 1974 to 1994. After retiring from the Army he stayed in Germany...
Daniel Mark Schafer
Dec 21, 2024
Daniel Mark Schafer, age 68, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, passed away following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on December 21, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1956, in Marietta, Ohio, to Donald Russell Schafer and Helen Maxine (Best) Schafer. He was also deeply loved by his stepmother, Brenda Schafer Hartlage and her...
Richard Daniel Newlon
Dec 21, 2024
Richard D. Newlon, age 89. Born in Columbus February 8, 1935, passed away in the care of his loving daughter on December 21, 2024. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Viola.
Survived by three children, F. Michael Newlon, Shaun T. Newlon (Christine), and Marianna E. Stillgess; seven grandchildren, Kelli Rangel, Daniel Newlon (Tara), Sarah Matchen (Jeremiah), Joseph...
Dorothy Curry Mather
Dec 21, 2024
Dorothy “Dottie” Curry Mather, age 91, of Columbus, passed away on December 21, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1933 to the late David M. Curry and E. Grace (King) Curry in Somerset, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Lee G. Mather. She is survived by her children, Gwen (Jim) Gallagher and Greg (Carrie Glaeden) Mather; grandchildren, Elise...
James David Adair
Dec 19, 2024
In memory of our beloved son James David Adair who passed away suddenly on December 19, 2024 at the age of 36.
Born to John B. Adair and Robin A. Cherup on August 31,1988 in Columbus Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his Mother Robin Cherup, Sister Natalie Adair, Brother Thomas Scott, Grandparents James and Jerilynn Adair, Grandfather John Cherup, Step-grandparents...
Robert "Bob" Carl Stitt, Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Robert C. Stitt, Jr, 62, went home to be with the Lord 12/19/24. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Robert C. and Jeanette (Sulzer) Stitt Sr. Survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mary Beth, Sisters Cathy, Karen (Troy), Brother Greg (Karen). Preceded in death by his sister Connie.
Also survived by daughters, Ashley (James), Tabitha (Andrew); grandsons, Camden...
Eugene "Gene" Loring Ten Brink
Dec 19, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Loring Ten Brink, 75, of Columbus, was embraced in the loving arms of our Lord on Wednesday December 18th, 2024 at 11:20pm. He passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his wife, Chi and his brother Calvin. He was born in Kodaikanal, South India on May 11, 1949 to his late father Eugene Ten Brink and...
Daniel Ray Whittaker
Dec 19, 2024
Daniel Ray Whittaker, affectionately known as Danny, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity. Born on June 22, 1950, in Princeton, West Virginia, Danny was a beacon of joy to all who knew him.
Danny was known for his infectious sense of humor; he was a true jokester who brightened...
Frank E. New Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
In Loving Memory of Frank E. New Jr.
Frank E. New Jr, age 60, of Columbus, Ohio went to Heaven on December 19, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Sandra New and the surviving Frank New Sr.
He is preceded in death by his parents Sandra and James Blackburn.
He is survived by his father, Frank New Sr, his...
Robert Rigdon Simpson
Dec 18, 2024
Robert Rigdon Simpson, 70, of Columbus, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Robert was born December 4, 1954, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Carvel Rigdon Simpson and Ruth Eileen Jones Simpson.
Robert was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and loyal IBEW local #683 member for 38 years. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandson Jackson.
Robert...
Jeffrey Lynn Keating
Dec 18, 2024
Jeffrey (Jeff) L. Keating (61) of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away after a brief illness at Riverside Hospital in the hands of his Lord and Savior on December 18, 2024. He was born on April 10th, 1963, in Miamisburg, Ohio to the late James Keating Sr and Sara (Elliott) Keating Bennett. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years...
R. Scott Sanford
Dec 18, 2024
R. Scott Sanford, a cherished husband, beloved friend, and esteemed member of the community, left this world on December 18, 2024, in Grove City, Ohio. Born on April 6, 1961, in Lansing, Michigan, Scott’s life was one filled with joy, laughter, and a passion for connection.
Scott's journey through life was marked by both academic and professional accomplishments. A proud graduate...
Carolyn G. Wood
Dec 18, 2024
Carolyn G. Wood, a beloved member of the Dublin community, peacefully departed this world on December 18, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on July 11, 1940, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Carolyn's life was a testament to love, faith, and dedication. Along with her husband, Bill, were the owners of Tri-Wood Insurance Agency.
Carolyn was known for her warm smile...
William "Nik" Nikodem
Dec 17, 2024
William, known to most as Nik but to others as Bill, Willie, Pops or Beel, died peacefully on December 17th 2024 at the age of 81.
The youngest of 3 siblings, Nik was born on March 6th 1943 to Les & Annie (Murphree) Nikodem in South Gate CA and at the age of 9, moved to Ohio.
From an early age Nik...
Bruce Wayne Nelson
Dec 17, 2024
Bruce Wayne Nelson, 71, of Westerville, passed away at 8:35pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 5, 1953 to the late Hugh W. and Shirley (Crawford) Nelson. He married Karen Sue Hunt on December 4, 1983 and she survives.
Along with Karen, Bruce is survived by children, Wayne (Samantha), Jeremy (Dora),...
Eric Ray Anderson
Dec 17, 2024
Eric Ray Anderson, 57, was born on February 16, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to Ray and Dorothy (Roller) Anderson and he proceeded to Glory after a short time with us on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
He attended Centennial High School and graduated in 1985. He then attended trade schools in the city of Columbus, and after receiving certifications,...
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