Obituaries

May 16, 2018

Joseph Cooley Ferrar of Worthington Ohio, died of metastatic melanoma on May 16, 2018, at the Kobacker House, a Columbus hospice facility. Joe was born December 10, 1939, in East Lansing, Michigan, to Joseph and Barbara Ferrar. He married Sara Jo Ferrar, née Reed, his high school sweetheart, in 1961.

Joe graduated from Michigan State University and...

May 15, 2018

John Daniel Hummell, 94, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on May 15, 2018. Born on March 28, 1924, to Chester Holmes and Edith Marie Hummell of Brice, Ohio he worked originally on the family farm and then as a mechanical engineer. He loved his work, and finally stopped consulting for Ashland Chemical at the age of 89.

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May 15, 2018

Donald Dean Coffield passed away on May 15, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio, after a short illness.  Don was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Coffield.  He is survived by his sister, Denise Coffield.  Don was born at Lockbourne Air Force Base, on April 20, 1952.  Don was a lifelong Upper Arlington Golden Bear.  He graduated from the Upper Arlington High School, Class of...

May 14, 2018

Tracey Lynn (Dummitt) Nelson, 43, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Tracey was born on Jan. 28, 1975 in London, Ohio to Dale (Mildred) Dummitt Sr. of Pomeroy and Delores (Roop) Dummitt of Mt. Sterling. Tracey was married to Randall Nelson of London on Oct....

May 13, 2018

Wayne Thomas Damron (Tom) age 64, passed away quickly at the Kobacker House on Sunday May 13, 2018. He was born in West Virginia March 7, 1954 to his late parents Wayne/Madelyn Damron, he’s preceded in death by his brothers Jim and Tony Damron. He is survived by his 4 daughters Wainetta Bishop, Barbara (Timothy) Marshall, Stacy (Mikey) Damron,...

May 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Roger E. Perry Sr. of Obetz, Ohio announces his passing on Sunday, May 13, 2018 while at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 55. By his side at his peaceful passing was his childhood Friend Bill Talcott, of North Port Florida.

Roger is preceded in death by his father, Rothby Elwood...

May 11, 2018

August 11, 1951 – May 11, 2018

Bruce was born in Tokyo, Japan to parents William (deceased) and Barbara Dovell.

Survived by his wife, Nancy Galloway Dovell, much loved step children; Blythe Brewster, Shannon Hedges, Tara Hedges (Tom) Griffith, brother William (Pat) Dovell, preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Becky and Walt Casto....

May 11, 2018

Richard W. Smith II "Ric", 62, resident of Columbus, Ohio, died peacefully at home on May 11, 2018. After studying classical viola at LSU, he combined his love of life and his passion for music as a means of providing joy and inspiration to all. Whether performing, working with students, or rebuilding violins at the Loft, he had an...

May 9, 2018

Judith A. Dixon, age 76 of Columbus, Ohio died May 9, 2018 at Riverside Hospital Palliative Care. Born June 5, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, Judith was preceded in death by her mother Helen Schreiner Lacey, and her step-father Hubert Lacey Jr.. As a student at North High School she entered into many music activities. Judith is preceded in death also by...

May 8, 2018

Tracy Shea, 80, went home to his Lord May 8 with loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Jill; sister Marcia (David) Young; daughter Monica (James); son Tracy Jr. (Jennifer) and his cherished grandchildren; Joe, Jack, Jon and Jillian. Nieces, nephews and friends. Tracy’s love was caring for and helping children. His wit, laughter and...

May 7, 2018

Steven J Mellon, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018 in his hometown of Columbus Ohio.

Steven was born July 4, 1954 to parents Jack and Gladys Mellon of Columbus. He was a Worthington High School graduate, class of 1972.

Steve worked as a professional painter for more than 40 years throughout...

May 7, 2018

Robert E. Warren, age 64, died May 7, 2018 in Columbus, OH. He was born Feb 1, 1954 in Columbus, OH. Robert is survived by his mother Donna Warren of Columbus; 3 Children Seth Warren, Ashley Warren both of Columbus and Ryan (Mindi) Rogers of Mt. Vernon, OH. 5 grandchildren Kayley Bowman, Brooklyn Brauner, Gavin Warren, Riley and Hayden...

May 7, 2018

Stephen Edward Ashcroft, 46, of Malta, and formerly of Gowanda, NY, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, May 7, 2018, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

He was born Aug. 5, 1971, in Mt. Gilead, OH, to Stephen H. Ashcroft and the late Marsha J. (Ashcroft) Elkins.

Steve loved his family and...

May 5, 2018

Stokes, Karen Ann, age 66, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was born on June 29, 1951 to the late Howard and Mildred(Wolfel) Stokes in Columbus, Ohio. A Sargent in the United States Army, she became a linguist for the Army Security Agency and assigned to Germany. As a civilian, Karen worked for the Department of Defense at...

May 5, 2018

Dorothy E. Horger, age 93, of Columbus, OH passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Willowbrook Christian Home. She was born December 16, 1924 in Quaker City, OH to Issac and Lourie (Lingo) Stubbs and she married Verghn C. Horger. Dorothy was a long time member of Hilliard Church of Christ and was active in her CLEO womens...

May 5, 2018

RANSOM

Marilyn T. Ransom, age 85. May 5, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Born October 8, 1932 to predeceased parents Earl and Margarite Ransom in Roanoke, VA.  Also preceded in death by siblings Larry, Michael, Donald, Wayne and Patricia.  Survived by children Venus Finklea-Ransom, David (Stephanie) Ransom and Alfie Ransom; grandchildren Cassipia Conchita, Praisa, JC, Aaron, Jared and...

May 2, 2018

Sandra J. Burrows, 69, of Newark, OH, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 in hospice care. A wonderful wife and mother, she was well-known for her shopping, care of her son Tom, and love for her husband John. A 1967 graduate of Upper Arlington High School, 1963 to 1967, she enjoyed reading, sewing, spending time with family as well as...

May 1, 2018

Brenda Gorski, age 66, passed away Tuesday May 1, 2018 in Columbus. She is preceded in death by her husband Andrew Gorski. Survived by her father Floyd Lemons, daughters Michelle Rose & Angela Matheny; step children AJ Gorski Jr. and Amanda Gorski; sister Yvonne Dobbs, aunt Gretchen, aunt Doris, aunt JoAnn, and Uncle Doug; grandchildren Christopher & Michael Carpenter,...

May 1, 2018

Robert L. Berry Jr, “Bobby” age 49 of 2300 Avonwood Ct., Columbus, Ohio 43229, passed away in his sleep on 1 May 2018. Bobby was born October 23 1969. Survived by mother Nancy H. Berry, Robert L. Berry Sr. (Deceased), Siblings: William A. Loomis, Sandra Lee Loomis (deceased), Nancy H. Hall (deceased), Margaret G. Granger, Everett L. Berry. Children:...

Apr 30, 2018

Andrea “Renée” Stewart, affectionately known as “Miss Renée” was born at THE Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on December 1, 1964. Arriving three months prematurely and weighing in at just under three pounds, she was a fighter from the start. Renée spent her early years in Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois, ultimately returning to Columbus during adolescence...