Obituaries

Jan 8, 2020

Margaret I. (Peg) Bennett, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Friendship Village of Columbus. Peg was born in New Lexington, Ohio. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Previous work locations included DCSC, Veterans Administration among others. Preceded in death by loving husband of 64 years, Charles...

Jan 8, 2020

Susan Ashley Phillips passed away peacefully at home on January 8th, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio and a graduate of Westland High. Susan was born on March 17th, 1986 to parents George Mosel and Pennie Treen. She is proceeded in death by mother Pennie Treen. Susan is survived by her husband Daniel Phillips, son Gage Phillips,...

Jan 7, 2020

Gary Daniel Keller, age 79, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on January 7th, 2020. Gary was a retired engineer for the State of Ohio. He played baseball for the Cleveland Indians farm team for four years with a batting average of .561. He played college baseball at Ohio University in Athens where he received his degree in engineering....

Jan 7, 2020

Trinka Gail Kitchen (Stivers)

Trinka Kitchen, 53, with her loving family by her side, passed away on January 7, 2020 after a hard fought and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was born on June 6, 1966 in LaFollette, Tennessee to Gary and Polly Stivers.  Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she grew...

Jan 7, 2020

Carolyn Joy Edwards (Nee) Lewis, age 79, passed away January 7, 2020 in Pataskala, Ohio. Carolyn was born in Bladen, Ohio on August 16th, 1940. She is preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Margarett Lewis, and brother John Lewis. Carolyn is survived by brothers Jerry Lewis and Billy Joe Lewis; children Alan Henderson (Donna), Cindy Graham (Tim),...

Jan 6, 2020

Beth Ann Noel Porter, beloved sister, mother, aunt and grandmother, age 73, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away at home, on January 6, 2020.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio where she grew up and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1965. After graduation she moved to Columbus to be closer to her sister so they could raise their families...

Jan 6, 2020

Helene “Pat” Felty, age 75, passed away after an extended illness on January 6, 2020 at St. Ann’s Hospital, in Westerville, Ohio. Helene was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 10 1944. She is preceded in death by her parents Gale and Ruby Warner, and husband Roger Felty. Helene retired from a career in sales and was an avid...

Jan 4, 2020

Richard H. Kevan, born 07/26/1931 died peacefully 01/04/2020 surrounded by the love of his family. He called Wellsville, Ohio home from his birth to 1974 when he moved to Upper Arlington, Ohio.  He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Evelyn (Croft) Kevan, a brother, Denton L. Kevan and a great grandson, Christopher Thomas Anderson-Hood.  He is survived by...

Jan 1, 2020

James (Mudcat) Douglas Midkiff, born January 1st, 1946, passed away January 1st, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ursula, their daughter, Helen Jarrells, grandchildren John Jarrells and Christy Jarrells, 5 great-grandchildren, as well as many other extended family members and friends. Jim was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Army....

Jan 1, 2020

Marietta Jo Riggs - Schumann, born October 14, 1928 to James and Ethyl (Forsythe) Wright in Terre Haute IN.  She graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute. She married Rex S. Riggs September 19, 1948 and they had two daughters Marianne and Lizabeth. After Rex’s passing in September 1988, she married Paul O. Schumann May 5, 1990.

Dec 31, 2019

Alice Jane Baus 80 yrs. Of Grove City Ohio passed away peacefully at home with loving family on December 31, 2019.

Alice was born on August 4, 1939 to the late Byron C. and Doris J. Rees.

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Douglass E. Baus and by...

Dec 28, 2019

Kevin Kristopher Konkler, aka BigKev or KStacks, died unexpectedly on December 28th, 2019 in Amanda, Ohio at the young age of 32.

Kevin is survived by his 4 beautiful children: Aliceya Mary-Ann Konkler, Jaydin Mathew Konkler, Kevin Kristopher Konkler II all of Lancaster, Ohio, and Promise Destini Konkler of Baltimore, Ohio. His siblings: Russell Senig of Thornville,...

Dec 27, 2019

William R. Ash, Jr “Bill” passed away peacefully, early Friday morning, December 27, 2019 at 81 years after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Covington, Kentucky May 5, 1938 to William R and Henrietta B (Gamm) Ash, the oldest of 5 children; graduated from Covington Catholic High School, KY in 1956. Later that year, married Rosalie “Rose” (Gongola)...

Dec 27, 2019

Sally DeNunzio Hake, age 88, formerly of Franklin Park PA and Warren OH, died on Friday, December 27, 2019 in Columbus OH with her loving family at her side.

Sally was born on May 23, 1931 in Warren, OH, the daughter of the late Guy and Emma (Simoni) DeNunzio.

Sally was preceded in death by...

Dec 27, 2019

Mary “Marie” Harrison, 88, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 27, 2019 after a long illness. She was born February 19, 1931 in Kettle Island, Kentucky to the late George and Vestina Jones. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter Laraine Harrison, four brothers George, Charles David, Wayne...

Dec 27, 2019

James (Jim) Michael Parris Sr., 75, of Columbus, formerly of Thornville/Buckeye Lake and Dublin, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2019, after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Jim was born in Philadelphia, PA, on June 22, 1944, to Rose Marie Kane and Roland Parris, Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife Judy Parris on...

Dec 26, 2019

Kristi Marie Zorn, 45, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kristi was born in Akron, on March 2nd, 1974. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1992. Kristi held her state tested nurses assistant certificate for many years. She was very passionate about caring for others and worked...

Dec 26, 2019

Stephen D. Russell, Born July 4, 1950 and passed away unexpectedly Dec. 26, 2019, at age 69. 1969 graduate of Whetstone High School, was an avid  OSU  Buckeye Football fan, loved college basketball, golf, car racing (hot rods and classic cars). He was volunteer hole captain at Muirfield Memorial tournament every year for 23 years.  He will be remembered for his...

Dec 24, 2019

Noah M. Rose (Bud), age 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, at Worthington Christian Village, Worthington, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Noah and Carrie Rose; his wife of over 50 years, Betty Rose; and his son, Bernard Rose; brothers Lester and Norman; sisters Violet, Della, and Mae.  He is survived by sons Dean (Sharon), Noah...

Dec 23, 2019

Mildred E. Wilbur, age 98, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Worthington, Ohio. Member of Beechwold Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence E. Wilbur and her brother and sisters. Survived by her son Larry (Mae Ellen) Wilbur and daughter Jane Ann (Ford) Dever, grandchildren Ryan (Veron- ica Lee) Wilbur,  Aaron (Veronica Rose) Wilbur,...