Obituaries
Jacqueline "Jackie" VanGelder
Sep 6, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” VanGelder, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on September 6th, 2025. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Jackie lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love.
Jackie moved to Columbus in 1987, where she built a warm and welcoming life surrounded by those she loved most. She had an unwavering passion for the Lord and...
Glenna G. Toy
Sep 6, 2025
On September 6, 2025, at the age of 81, Glenna G. Toy of Pickerington, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord. Only weeks after saying goodbye to her beloved husband Bob, Glenna showed the same quiet courage in her final days that she had carried all her life.Born January 26, 1944, in Williamson, West Virginia, to Sterling Paul and...
Marilyn McRae
Sep 6, 2025
Marilyn McRae, a cherished retired elementary school teacher and beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Westerville, Ohio. Born on January 11, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, she touched the lives of many with her sweet demeanor, brilliance, and an undeniable talent that illuminated any room she graced.
Throughout her illustrious career as a dedicated educator...
Jane O'Connor Szabo
Sep 5, 2025
Jane O’Connor Szabo, 78, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at her home in Dublin, OH with her family by her side.
She is survived by son Tom Szabo (wife Molly Camp), daughter Mara Roberts (husband William Roberts), grandchildren Milo and Annie Roberts, sister Barbara Wright, brother Dan O’Connor (wife Heidi O’Connor), and brother Tom O’Connor (husband Matt Pugliese), and preceded...
William A. Kistner
Sep 5, 2025
William Allen Kistner, 86 of Lewis Center, Ohio passed away on September 5, 2025.
Born in Toledo, Ohio on August 10, 1939 he was a devoted husband to Patricia and loving father to daughters Kimberly and Kristen.
Dad was hardworking and dedicated. He spent 40 years managing his own company. Despite his many responsibilities, he made time for family and friends.
He is...
Linda Lee Griffin
Sep 5, 2025
What a gift Linda was to her husband Nate of 51 years as of September 7th. Having met Linda in a Political Science class at OSU in 1972 and asking her for a date it was not long before he was smitten.
After dating for two years, he asked her to marry him and she accepted. They lived in an apartment...
Frances Ann Temple
Sep 4, 2025
In Loving Memory
Frances Ann Temple, 6-4, entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2025. She was born to the late Jim and Carol Mullins Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cort Temple, who passed away just six months ago. Their marriage was filled with love and devotion, and while her family grieves both losses deeply, there is...
Doreen A. Zimmerman
Sep 4, 2025
It is with both deep sorrow and enduring hope in Christ that we announce the unexpected passing of Doreen A. Zimmerman, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and “Bubba”. She was called home to be with the Lord on September 4th, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on March 31, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, Doreen was the youngest daughter of Leon and...
George Wayne Pyne
Sep 3, 2025
George Wayne Pyne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio. Born on November 10, 1937, in Galena, Ohio, George’s life was a tapestry woven with kindness, laughter, and a love for family that left an indelible imprint on all who knew him.
A proud truck driver for Yellow Freight Trucking...
Terry Allen Huston Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
Terry Allen Huston Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Terry was born on July 31, 1949, to Marvin and Beaulah (Weaver) Huston.
He was married to Jean Huston for 57 years. Terry will be deeply missed by his wife, Jean.
Terry is survived by his wife, Jean Huston, sons, Terry (Trish) Jr., Jerry, Jamie (Patricia), grandkids, Chelsea, Kayla, Jerri...
Gregory Carroll Pell
Sep 2, 2025
Gregory C. Pell
June 15, 1931 September 2, 2025
Gregory C. Pell, born in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 15, 1951, resident of Orient, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Dr. Carroll and Josephine (Donoghue) Pell; brother Lindsey Pell; brother-in-law, Mark Schell; sister-in-law, Judith M. Johnston; Greg will be sadly missed by his loving...
Douglas P. Muir
Sep 2, 2025
Douglas P. Muir, affectionately known as Doug, was born on June 14, 1954, and he passed away on September 2, 2025. He retired from the Monterey Care Center, where he served as a dedicated custodian. Doug was known for his very lovable nature, his giving spirit, and his willingness to do anything for anyone. He had an outgoing personality that...
Bobby Gene Messer
Sep 1, 2025
Bobby Gene Messer, a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather, peacefully departed this world on September 1, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 62.
Born on March 9, 1963 in Yucca Valley, California. A mechanic at heart and loved spending time at the farm. He worked for years at Jones Truck and Spring Repair.
He was preceded in death by...
Bonnie Jean Reed
Sep 1, 2025
Bonnie Reed, 81 of Columbus, Ohio passed away suddenly September 1, 2025. She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on July 15, 1944. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Witter and her father, Harry Witter.
Surviving family includes husband of over 62 years Nathan, children Mary K and Michael Reed; grandchildren Brooklyn and Brinley Reed and great-grandchildren Avani and...
Catherine M. Asbury-Appell
Aug 31, 2025
Catherine Mae Asbury-Appell, 77, of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, after a long and full life. Born on March 3, 1948, in Charleston, West Virginia, Catherine was the twelfth of fourteen children of Elton and Mary Asbury. From her earliest years, she learned the values of hard work, humility, and determination—traits that carried her through life’s...
Robert Allen Armentrout
Aug 31, 2025
Robert “Bob” Armentrout, 64, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Bob was born November 3, 1961, in Columbus Ohio, to Richard and Patricia ( McDole ) Armentrout.
Bob will be deeply missed by his daughters Amber (Jay) Hasty and Crystal (Derrick) Phillips. Grandchildren Zachary, Shailin, Tyler, Ian, Danielle, Izaak, Josh, Gianna, Landon and Payton. Great-grandson Alexander Robert. Loving father Richard...
Joan Claire Aschenbrand
Aug 30, 2025
Joan Claire Aschenbrand (née Freund) 79, born in New York, a Bronx girl, passed away on August 30, 2025, after a four decade battle against melanoma. She was the heart, the strength, and the conscience of our family. Joan was born on July 17, 1946 to Ernest and Eleanor Freund. Family and friends were at her bedside throughout her recent...
Douglas MacArthur Perry Sr.
Aug 30, 2025
Douglas Macarthur Perry Sr, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, went to be with the lord on August 30, 2025. He passed away at home with his loved ones by his side.Douglas Macarthur Perry Sr. was born February 10, 1951, the son of the late Edwards and Ethel Evans Perry in Holden, West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Patricia Lynn Salsbury
Aug 30, 2025
Patricia Lynn Salsbury, age 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2025. Pat was born on May 20, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Henry and Marie Armentrout.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, John Armentrout.
She is lovingly survived by her children, Michelle (Adam) Miller, Mike (Lindsey) Salsbury, grandchildren, Mikaela, Kayden, Addison,...
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