Obituaries

Richard Adair

Oct 19, 2020

Richard A. Adair, age 77, passed away Oct. 19, 2020 at his residence. Vietnam Veteran US Army. Former employee with L.E.P. Profit International. Preceded in death by wife Sheila. Survived by son Christian Adair, sister Carol Wilson, and nephew Edward Wilson, and numerous other family members. Family to hold private service at later date. Visit www.shaw-davis.com for condolences.

John Kleperis Jr.

Oct 19, 2020

John V. Kleperis Jr. passed away peacefully on Oct 19th, 2020 at the age of 61. John was born on November 20th, 1958 in Selma Alabama to John and Margaret (Dean) Kleperis. He graduated from Wright-State University with a BA in 1981, and a BS in 1986. He dedicated his life to improve the quality of life of the developmentally delayed. For the...

Virginia (Ginny) Wilson

Oct 19, 2020

Virginia (Ginny) Wilson age 87 of Grove City, Ohio died on October 19, 2020.   Born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Nancy and Joseph Laehu on May 11, 1933.   Proceeded in death by parents and brothers Joseph and John Laehu, and daughter Jeaneane A. Burns.   Survived by loving spouse of 68 years, Jerry, grandson Christopher Burns (Lara), great granddaughters Emia...

Norma Derringer

Oct 18, 2020

Norma “Bunnie” Earlene (Kinser) Derringer was born on May 20, 1958 in Newark to the late Phyllis M (Spires) Kinser and Earl “Skeeter” L Kinser. She unexpectedly left us on Sunday October 18, 2020. She was co-owner operator of Bunnie’s Corner Café, Served as a member of Newark City Council, organized and participated in many golf outings, bowling and...

Natalie Everman

Oct 18, 2020

Natalie Walsh Everman, 39, of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home. Natalie was born June 13, 1981 a daughter of the late Michael Walsh. Natalie was preceded in death by her father. Natalie is survived by a husband, Curtis Dwain Everman II; a daughter, Juliet Elisabeth Everman; a step-daughter, Kirsten Alexis Frazier; a sister, Bridgitt Walsh; a nephew, Joey Brandt; and many friends and extended family who all mourn her passing. Natalie loved in life gardening, singing, working...

William Blank

Oct 17, 2020

William Michael Blank ("Michael") 49, passed away October 17, 2020 surrounded by the love of his friends and family at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus, OH after complications from a recent accident in his home. Michael, born August 25, 1971 in Lima, OH is the son of Joanne Blank of Lima and William O. Blank now in Hilliard, OH, who...

Barbara Richardson

Oct 17, 2020

Barbara Fumiko Richardson died peacefully at home in Columbus, Ohio on the morning of Saturday, October 17, 2020, with some family present and all other family and friends loving her from afar.

Barbara was born Fumiko Shiba on January 24, 1932 in Yokosuka, Japan to a loving family. She attended Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, after which...

Grace Kishishian

Oct 15, 2020

Grace Ajemian-Kishishian 91, passed away on October 15, 2020 at Lewis Center, Ohio. She was the wife of John Kishishian, mother of Virginia, Linda, Gloria, Michael and John, mother-in-law of Mark Detwiler and Vahe Manoukian, and grandmother of Christian, Nicholas & Alyssa. She was married to her beloved husband John for 56 years.

Grace was born in...

Michael Geus

Oct 14, 2020

Michael J. Geus, born July 28, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio passed away on October 14, 2020 in his home. He was 62. Predeceased by parents Donn and Phyllis Geus,  step father , John Williams and sister Brenda Wilson. Survived by his longtime loving girlfriend of 11 years, Linda Keith from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Best friends Sam Gabriel, fiancee' Valerie...

David Strause

Oct 13, 2020

David Strause was a dreamer. While his heart beat with a sentimental love for the past, he was always looking forward to the future and trying hard to bend it to his will. In what many might see as a Quixotic endeavor -  yet was a spiritual necessity to him - David was hoping to provide the Columbus jazz...

Mackey Watkins

Oct 13, 2020

Watkins

Mackey Ray Watkins, age 66, Sunrise August 19, 1954, to Sunset October 13, 2020. Survived by wife Tonia Watkins Hamilton; children Evangelist Janet (Elder John) Darden, Mack Ray Watkins, Jr., Matthew 'Chew' Hamilton and Jaleesa Watkins. Many grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; loving siblings and their families, including a host of nieces and nephews. Numerous close friends. A...

Aaron Raita

Oct 13, 2020

Aaron P. Raita died peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on October 13, 2020 after a short illness. Aaron was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 4, 1922 to Kate (nee Gangler) and John Raita Sr. Growing up during the Great Depression, times were tough during his early life. Aaron enlisted in the Army and served in the 14th Armored Division...

MarySue Rosenberger

Oct 11, 2020

MarySue Helstern Rosenberger, registered nurse, author, ordained minister, and chaplain, died at home in Westerville, Ohio, on Sunday, October 11, following a lengthy illness with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born on March 10, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Russell and Vinna Bowers Helstern, she lived her childhood years in a rural location outside of Brookville, Ohio.

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Marguerite “Sue” Mercurio

Oct 11, 2020

Marguerite “Sue” Mercurio (nee Kaylor), born January 14, 1934 in Columbus, died peacefully at home in Westerville, Ohio on October 11, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  Preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Dick Mercurio, her son, Marc, a brother, Jim Kaylor, and parents. Sue is survived by her loving son Rick Mercurio (Sally...

Dr. Frank Himes

Oct 10, 2020

Dr. Frank Lawrence Himes passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio, due to pneumonia brought on from myasthenia gravis.

He was born on July 30, 1927, to Ralph and Mary (Herr) Himes on the home farm in Montgomery County, Indiana. He attended New Market schools from first through 12th grade, received...

Jeffery Wilson

Oct 10, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Wilson of Columbus, Ohio passed away October 10, 2020 at the age of 71 after a 2-year battle with cancer. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Graduated from the Ohio State University with an advanced degree in Public Administration. Began his career as an investigator with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission in Columbus....

Ray Defenbaugh

Oct 9, 2020

Ray Lewis Defenbaugh, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was surrounded by his family and pets including Benny, Leo and Mako his trusted loyal guard cats. He was born the second of four children of on August 5, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Grover and Helen (Fauble) Defenbaugh.

Ray...

Stephen Bernsdorf

Oct 8, 2020

Stephen Wayne Bernsdorf of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away on October 8th, 2020 with his wife Bette by his side. Born on September 29th, 1949 to parents Paul and Marilyn Bernsdorf, Steve was a life-long resident of central Ohio. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army Reserve...

Amy DeLorenzo

Oct 8, 2020

Amy Beth Parker DeLorenzo

On Thursday, October 8, 2020 Amy Parker DeLorenzo, 49, departed this world, leaving an unforgettable legacy. Amy was a powerful community organizer and activist for queer liberation, anticapitalism, disability justice, prison abolition, and self-determination for people of all genders. Everyone who encountered Amy can attest to her indomitable, rebellious, empathetic, and generous soul....

Eleanor Turley

Oct 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Eleanor Marie Turley, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at the age of 84.

Eleanor was born on June 27th, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to Cardie and Dorothy Foster. She was a school teacher and was loved by many.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her father Cardie, her mother Dorothy,...