Obituaries

Eileen Stortz (Gallagher)

Mar 25, 2019

March 8, 1950 - March 25, 2019

Eileen went to be with our Lord in heaven on Monday March 25, 2019 at 6:24 p.m. at the age of 69. She was preceded in death by her parents Neil Edward Gallagher, Margaret Rose Gallagher and stepmother Lila Gallagher. Survived by husband Ronald L. Stortz, children Margaret Holmes, David...

Donald Nethers

Mar 24, 2019

Donald W. Nethers of Newark, Ohio went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  Don was born on October 20, 1936 to the late Charles Leo and LaVada  (Thompson) Nethers.  Don is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Karen (Mason) Nethers; sons, Rusty Nethers, Don and Becky Nethers, Randy (Rink) Nethers and Ty Nethers; sister,...

John Retterer

Mar 21, 2019

John Merle Retterer, 81, peacefully passed away at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on March 21, 2019.  John was born in June 1937 to Arthur and Dorothy Retterer of Prospect Ohio.  John was the oldest of three children.  Initially John grew up in Prospect, but his family moved to Marysville where he spent the rest of his...

Michael Posey II

Mar 21, 2019

Michael Paul Posey II born in Columbus, Ohio on May 28, 1979 passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2019. Mike was a U.S. Army Veteran and served from 2003-2008 and deployed to Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was an avid fan of the Browns, Buckeyes, and Notre Dame. Mike could often be found working on his Eclipse, spending...

Charles Hinson

Mar 20, 2019

Charles L Hinson, age 84, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 20, 2019. He was employed with Ohio Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operator for many years, then was able to retire and enjoy the things he loved to do. He was an dedicated Ohio State Buckeye fan. He loved football, basketball and...

Alfred Hall Jr.

Mar 18, 2019

Alfred Hall, Jr. b.k.a. June, died in Columbus, OH on March 18, 2019.  Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus. 10am calling hour, 11am service followed by repast.   Alfred is survived by his mother Diane Hall and sister Patrice Harrison.

Karl Schmitt

Mar 18, 2019

Karl Schmitt, age 42, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, March 18, 2019.  Karl was born in Orange County, California on November 19, 1976.  He moved to Ohio when he was 17 years old.  He graduated from West Liberty High School and attended Ohio University.  He was employed at Honda in Marysville for the last 15 years. ...

Isom Van Hoose Jr.

Mar 15, 2019

VANHOOSE, Isom Jr. “Junior”, age 72, of Circleville, OH formally of Whitehouse, KY passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 after a recent illness. Mr. VanHoose was born in Oil Springs, KY to the late Isom VanHoose Sr. and Eva Mae Price VanHoose on November 28, 1947. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his brothers Orville “Dozzie”...

Linda DeWitt

Mar 14, 2019

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...

Donald Morrison, Jr.

Mar 13, 2019

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...

Debra Wright

Mar 11, 2019

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...

Priscilla Duff

Mar 10, 2019

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...

Clarence Allard

Mar 10, 2019

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.

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Michael Burkhart

Mar 10, 2019

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.

James Triplett

Mar 9, 2019

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...

Goldie Davy

Mar 9, 2019

Goldie Mae (Hostutler) Davy, age 93, went to be with the lord on March 9, 2019.  Goldie was born on January 2, 1926 in Zanesville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis W. Hostutler and Bertha (Lighthizer) Hostutler, her loving husband George O. Davy and son George L. Davy and brother’s Louis L. and Charles Hostutler....

Ellen Gillis

Mar 8, 2019

GILLIS

Ellen I. Gillis, age 66, March 8, 2019. Born February 25, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to predeceased parents Charles and Pauline Ball. Preceded in death by son Jason Gillis and sister Shirley 'Jean' Frazier. Survived by son Michael S. Gillis; grandchildren Jason, Ian and Macey. Lots of loving family and friends. Private family graveside service to...

Clyde Queen, Jr

Mar 3, 2019

QUEEN

Clyde C. Queen, Jr. age 76 on March 3, 2019. Born June 25, 1942 in Louisa, KY to predeceased parents Clyde C. and Gladys Ruth Pack Queen. Preceded in death by brother Bobby Queen; sister Judy Patton. Survived by loving wife of 42 years Debbie Queen; children Donnie Queen, Kimberly Queen, Kelly (Laurie) Queen, Jill Carr...

William Caslow

Mar 2, 2019

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...

Jean Bower

Mar 1, 2019

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...