All Obituaries

William N. Caslow was born into this world June 16, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio and went home to the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ March 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert (Red) C. and Clara B. (Morris) of Columbus, OH, two sisters (Mary Virginia and Alice), two brothers (Robert and Earl), daughter (Sandra Voelkel), and grandson (Cory Franklin). Survived by wife Louise, children Teri DeMatteo, Janet (Tim) Franklin, William J. (Mary), 16 grand-children, 21...

Jean M. Bower (Sweitzer), our “GiGi”, graced this earth with her presence August 21, 1931 and took flight home with her angels on March 1, 2019.  Born, raised, educated and married in her beloved Pittsburgh, PA, she moved to Ohio as a young wife and mother over 50 years ago. Pittsburgh was always home and GiGi enjoyed every trip back to P-burgh.  She loved the Steelers!  A graduate of Chatham College (now University), GiGi had great times and always cherished...

Debra (Messer) Wright, age 64, was wrapped in the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2019 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband Frank. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Wright, sister Sheila Messer, niece Brandy Messer and nephew Ryan Messer, great nieces Mikaela, Raquelle, Alayna and Anabella, and best friend Robert McGraw. Services will be conducted at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES in Columbus, Ohio. “Pennies from Heaven”

Michael E. Burkhart, age 61, passed away Sunday March 10, 2019 at Mount Carmel West. Preceded in death by his mother Patricia; survived by his father James, daughter Audrey and grandson Rowan, siblings Diane (Chris), Greg (Beverley), Marianne (Yuji), nieces and nephews, Jarrod (Kelsey), Nick, Alana, Tyler and Matthew.

Linda J. (Erler) DeWitt, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019 surrounded by her family at Kobacker House. She was born November 2, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio and was a proud graduate of Linden McKinley High School. Her church family included Grace Polaris Church, Genoa Baptist and Sharon Woods Baptist. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Geraldine Erler. Survived by the love of her life and husband of 60 years William (Bill) DeWitt and her three...

Donald ‘Donnie’ Morrison, Jr. age 49, Dec 16, 1969 to Mar 13, 2019. Preceded in death by sister Lisa Duckett and father Vincent Marrinucci. Survived by loving wife Bessie Morrison; parents Sylvia Marrinucci and Donald Morrison, Sr.; siblings Cindy Brown, Linda Basham, Christina (Matthew) Shilling, Jessica Morrison, Daniel (Natalie) Morrison; many nieces and nephews. Best friend John Hooper.  Donnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, landscaping, bowling, chess, and always a good...

Priscilla (Householder) Duff, born October 22, 1971 and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father James and daughter Nicole B. Duff, Survived by her mother Eleanor, husband Daniel Duff, sons Clifford Duff, Russell Andrew Isenbletter, siblings Paul, Wilma (David) Spangler, Phyllis Grubb, Victoria Murphy and Jimmy Householder, and special friend Jeff Adams, and friends of Bill W. Family will receive friends at the SHAW-DAVIS...

James H. Triplett, age 59, March 9, 2019. Born August 31, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to predeceased parents Harold and Phyllis Triplett. Survived by sister Bridgett (David Evans) Triplett; brothers Gregory and Paul (Kathy) Triplett. Nieces and nephews. Special caretaker Lacy (David) Triplett Wood. Best friend Joseph Evans.  A visitation will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, (Short North Chapel) 34 W 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. A...

Clarence Donald Allard (Donnie), age 65, went to heaven on 3/10/19 after a short battle with cancer. He is proceeded in death by father Clarence Allard, mother Rosella Allard, sisters Ileen Allard, Violet (Larry) Stuckey, Mary (Al) Martin, great-granddaughter Ameenah, brothers Walter Allard, James Allard, and Lee Allard, and brothers-in-law Tommy Newell, and Richard Markham.   Donnie is survived by brother Paul Allard, sister Nellie Newell, long time girlfriend Betty Clark,...

Dorothy Virginia Scott was born into this world July 27, 1922 and went Home to be with Jesus February 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Adelaide Fullmer; brother Robert Fullmer; and husband, Ralph M. Scott. Survived by sister Adelaide (Harry) Johns; children Richard (Nedra) Crawford, Greg (Valerie Craycraft) Scott, Barbara (Daniel) Smith; and 10 grandchildren and great grandchildren. She graduated from North High School in 1940 and from St Ann's Hospital Nursing Program in...