Obituaries

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...

May 9, 2019

Fenton

Brandon W Fenton, age 23, February 25, 1996 - May 9, 2019. Preceded in death by father Wayne Fenton. Survived by mother Tanya Rose; step-father Courtney Rose; sister Kourtney Rose; grandparents Jenepher Robinson-Binns and Ivor Robinson; Godmother (Racquel Burke); Aunt (Stacia Robinson); uncles Jason (Tracey) Robinson, Courtney (Leonie) Robinson; cousins JaVaun, Andre, Nicholas, Cameron, Kylan, Dylan, Kristen, Robyn and Lucas. also...

May 8, 2019

He passed peacefully on Wednesday May 8, at the OSU Ross Heart.

He graduated from Miami University of Ohio where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, serving as president in 1968. He received the Bronze Star for Meritorious service in Vietnam. After 35 years he retired from Baxter Healthcare where his customers became lifelong friends....

May 7, 2019

JuDonna Nathena Newell, 43, May 7, 2019. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 8, 1976 to predeceased parents Henry Newell, Jr. and Pamela Newell and also her uncle who raised her, Thomas Newell. Survived by children Dylan Ray, Dustin, Colton, Haley and Savanna; sister Lois (Bob) and Pam (Alex) Newell, Leah (Chris) Newell Hearle; step-mother Muriel Conley; mother that...

May 7, 2019

Karen Johnson-Oliver passed away at home on May 7, 2019. Karen was a devoted mother and strong woman that loved her daughters with every fiber of her being. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers James Hull and Bradford Hull, and her sister Diane Fortune.  She is survived by her daughters Marlis and Janine Johnson; sisters...

May 3, 2019

Rebecca E. Cain age 75, of Powell, Ohio passed away peacefully May 3, 2019. She was born in Logan County, Ohio on March 11, 1944 to the late Pearl Riddle and Faye (Chamberlain) Riddle. In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her brother Jerry Riddle, sister, a great granddaughter and her step mother Olive (Hoar)Riddle....

May 3, 2019

Michalene “Mikki” Grasso Born May 29, 1941 Entered Eternal Life May 3, 2019 at age 77 I was given the gift of life, love and laughter, and now it is time to give it back. Giving, caring and loving is what I did best. This is hard. But I am so lucky to have a beautiful daughter who was...

May 2, 2019

Charles H. Gibson   24 Mar 1941 – 2 May 2019

Charles H. Gibson was born on March 24th, 1941 in Grove, Oklahoma to Obe Charles and Reatha Barnett Gibson.  In 1942, the family moved to a 40 acre farm outside of Rogers, Arkansas where his three siblings, John, Nancy and Ruth were born.  Upon completing high school,...

May 1, 2019

Wendell Richard Bowen, age 87, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019 in Columbus.  US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly.  Survived by daughters Joy Bowen, Vicki (Shawn) Moore and Marla (Tim) Dicken.  Grandchildren Ricky Bowen, Amber Bowen and Tabatha (Enos) Moore-New, great grandchildren Brittney, Jordyn and Remington Bowen, any nieces and nephews.

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May 1, 2019

Ronnie M. Fisher, age 65, born August 1, 1953 in Welch, West Virginia, died Wednesday May 1, 2019. Ronnie was proceeded in death by ex-wives Pamela Fisher and Terry Fisher, daughter Betty Jane Fisher and parents Sanford M. and Hattie G. (McDaniel) Fisher. Survived by 4 children: Ronald (Christina) Fisher of Coalton, Ohio, Tonya (Mark) Clark of Columbus, Ohio,...