Obituaries

May 30, 2019

Robert (Bob) L. Howard January 28, 1926 - May 30,2019

Robert (Bob) L. Howard, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio, passed on to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 30th, 2019. Bob was a mentor and a friend to many. He loved to renovate and was best known for his 'handy work'.

Bob...

May 30, 2019

Megan Michelle Brewer, 47, passed away Thursday May 30, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on August 9, 1971 to Charles Brewer and Patricia Weatherby Brewer. She was preceded in death by all of her grandparents and her father Charles Brewer. She is survived by her mother Patricia...

May 30, 2019

Gary Day Ruckel passed away on May 30, in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara (McKinley) Ruckel and by his second wife Carleen (Sharpenberg) Ruckel. ​ ​ He is survived by: three children; Ryan Ruckel, Wendy (Ruckel) May, and Taylor Ruckel; six grandchildren; siblings; Gail Ruckel, Karen (Ruckel)...

May 28, 2019

Ann Moire Hotz, daughter of James and Julie Hotz of Marion, Ohio, born January 19, 1954, beloved sister, daughter, aunt, and friend of many, peacefully passed away May 28th after a long and hard fought illness.

Passionate and determined, Ann advocated for consumers as an attorney and also worked as a social worker prior to her legal...

May 26, 2019

Robert ‘Ryan’ Ruetz age 31 went home to be with his Lord on April 26, 2019.

Ryan was born in Toledo Ohio on June 25, 1987, to Robert and Karen Ruetz. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.

He is survived by his parents Jeff and Karen Zeiter. His sisters Kelly (Greg) Hendrix,...

May 26, 2019

Mary Patricia “Pat” Campbell

March 22, 1951 – May 26, 2019

Pat passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years Gerard Campbell and their two daughters Gretchen (Chris), Rachel (Alan) and grandchildren Gavin and Paige.

Pat spent many years working in the...

May 23, 2019

Barbara Jones, age 89, passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at Forum @ Knightsbridge. Former graduate of North High School class of 1947 and The Ohio State University in 1951. Taught at Indian Springs Elementary with 31 years service. She is preceded in death by husband Robert with 59 years of marriage, brother Al Smith, daughter Darcy Hoffman (Bill) and...

May 22, 2019

Rosemary {Sisco} Charles age 62 of Lancaster Ohio passed away May 22, 2019. A loving sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Rosemary was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School class of 1975. She was retired and enjoyed life with family, friends and dogs Sophie, Tommy. Surviving family members are sisters, Jody Sisco {Todd Wildermuth} , Barb Sisco {Clyde Joy}...

May 21, 2019

Betty Louise Robinson Kelley Birthdate : August 11th, 1948 Death date : May 21st, 2019 She passed away suddenly in her home in Newark, Ohio on May 21st, 2019

She was preceded in death by her son Brent Michael Stone, her father Charles Robinson, and also her husband John Kelley.  Betty was survived by her mother Maria...

May 21, 2019

Robert “Bob” Earl Estep, Jr, 68, of Columbus, OH, passed away, May 21, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and children following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Charleston, WV, on August 23, 1950  to the late Robert Earl Estep, Sr. and Aileen Webb Estep.

He is survived by...

May 21, 2019

Jones, Jean Ellen 1932-2019 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a short illness. Jean is predeceased by her parents, Everett and Margaret Haynes and Bob, her husband of 46 years, sisters June Huff, Joann Walker, brothers James and John Haynes. She is survived by her seven children Bob and Janet Jones, Bruce and Sue Jones, Mark and...

May 20, 2019

Virginia Ann Ivarson Claypool passed away on May 20, 2019, the only child of the late Anders Torsten Ivarson and Anna Krook Ivarson, both Swedish immigrants.  Virginia was born on May 28, 1925 in Eveleth, Minnesota, a small community with a large and diverse population of European immigrants and first-generation Americans like herself.  Growing up, Virginia enjoyed taking care...

May 20, 2019

Kira Grace Coffman, stillborn on May 20, 2019 at Toledo Hospital in Toledo, OH, weighed 13.4 oz and was 10.5 inches long. Kira’s loving parents, Kevin and Valerie Coffman, and sister Julia of Lewis Center, OH, will deeply miss her. She is survived by grandparents, Dan and Pat Coffman of Dublin, OH, and Robert and Sandy Chest of Greenville,...

May 18, 2019

Larry Valdo Stuckey Jr.

Larry went to be with the Lord on May 18th, 2019. Larry is preceded in death by his father Larry Stuckey Sr. Mother Violet  Stuckey brothers William and Paul Dale Stuckey. Uncle Thomas Newell who he called dad. Survived by brothers Clarence (Sandra) Stuckey Markie (Amber) Stuckey James (Amanda) Stuckey John Stuckey. Sisters ...

May 18, 2019

Joe Louis Ross, age 69 passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 after a brief illness. Joe was born in Ashland, Mississippi on December 20, 1949 to Ambus and Alvelce (Barber) Ross. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. Joe graduated from Ashland High School then attended Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He was later drafted...

May 13, 2019

Peggy (née Smott) Giunta, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio and Naples, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Naples home on May 13, 2019. Beloved wife of Michael A. Giunta, loving mother of Brian (Jacquie) and Lisa (Michael) Sayre. Cherished grandmother of Bryn and Addison Giunta, and Gianna and Dominic Sayre. Dear daughter-in-law of Frances Giunta Green...

May 12, 2019

My name is Susan (Fullen) Gilmore. I was born at Saint Ann’s Hospital on May 12th, 1960. I was raised on a little farm in Johnstown, OH where I found my passion for animals.  When I was a kid, I was in 4-H band and marching band where I played the clarinet and percussion. Later in life I sang in the...

May 12, 2019

Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Ann DeVoe died following a short illness on May 12, 2019 and is finally at peace. She was born on January 27,1958 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John and Barbara DeVoe. She  resided in Columbus, OH for over 40 years. She is survived by her siblings: John DeVoe, Jr., Joyce Baker (Michael) and James DeVoe, Sr....

May 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved mother, Patty Louise Farrington (Gallagher) of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 12, 2019.

Patty was born on February 18th, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA and turned 72 this past year. She was preceded in death by her father, George Gallagher, mother, Katheryn Kinder (Hackenberg) and sister DeLaura...

May 11, 2019

Harriet W. Brown, age 76, of Grandview Heights, Ohio passed away on a bright sunny Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born in Columbus, Ohio on March 12, 1943 she was the second daughter of John Winters and Kathaleen Swope Winters. She attended Grandview Heights High School, graduating in 1961 and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Education...