Obituaries

Jul 21, 2017

Norma Jean Schneider passed away Thursday July 21, 2017 in Columbus. She is preceded in death by her parents Ervin & Helen Schneider, cousin Kenneth Pierce. Survived by aunts Betty Young and Mae Hannah; cousin Susie Pierce. Family will receive friends Wednesday July 26 from 10-11 am at THE SHAW DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 4341 N High St. Cols 43214...

Jul 21, 2017

Eugene Sopczak was born & raised in Geneva, Ohio, & he graduated from Geneva High School. After the Air Force, he attended Kent State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

Gene met his wife Agnes ( Aggie) Candela in history class while they were students at Kent State University. They were...

Jul 20, 2017

James Rothwell of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Swampscott, Massachusetts passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 20, 2017 after a long illness.  He was 79.  He was born on March 14, 1938 to William and Faith (Ware) Rothwell and was the oldest of 6 children. He is survived by his 4 children, James and spouse, Terry...

Jul 18, 2017

Lester U. Ferrell Jr, passed away unexpectedly July 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by grandparents Lester W. and Veneitta  Ferrell and Leonard Culwell.  Survived by parents Lester Sr. and Tina Ferrell, children Nevaeh, Jazmyne, Jaelynn, Isabella and Zayne; brother Christopher (Courtney) Ferrell, sisters Trista and Alissa Ferrell, grandmother Joyce Culwell; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family...

Jul 15, 2017

Howard V. Hobson, age 52, passed away July 15, 2017 at home in Groveport, Ohio. Howard was born in Sewickley, PA to the late Howard H. and Margaret (Buehler) Hobson. After growing up near Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus has been Howard’s home of 30 years.

Howard was a talented woodworker with a woodworking degree from Haywood Community College,...

Jul 14, 2017

Samuel P. Collura, age 96, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 In Columbus. US Army Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by his wife Annabelle, daughter Carolyn. Survived by daughter Sharon (Eric Pruitt) Walls, son Richard (Teresa Monaco); grandchildren, Sean (Hillery) Fyffe, Jennifer Lahn, Valerie Jordan, Lisa Gardina; great grandchildren, Anthony Fyffe, Mia Fyffe and Gian Lahn; many nieces and nephews. A...

Jul 13, 2017

HAGENLOCKER

Patricia Hagenlocker, 8-21-1937 to 7-13-2017. Left this world to join her husband Buddy and daughter Shirley that passed before her. Pat was the volunteer of year at Dodge Rec Center. She volunteered weekly at LSS food pantry. Member of Writers Ink. Member of the Red Hat Society and St Luke’s Lutheran Church. Pat is survived by...

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 9, 2017

Melinda Brown, age 57, Sunday July 9, 2017 at Riverside. She is preceded in death by her parents Delores Hoover & Willard. Survived by her husband Timothy; daughters Arlinda (Anthony) Brown, Chantillia (Aaron) Humphries; sons Timothy Jr, James and Christopher (Brittany) Brown; siblings Tracy Brown, Loretta Campbell, Willard Jr and David Campbell; 18 grandchildren and special grand daughter Evianah...

Jul 9, 2017

Darlene Davis, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her son Jeff Young. Darlene is survived by her husband Jerry; son Frank Young; daughters Becky (Mark) Hinkle and Teresa Young; grandchildren Richard Rife, Tiffany, Daniel, Brandi, Brittany, Mark Jr., 13 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Family will...

Jul 6, 2017

Ronald Lee (Jingles) Moser, age 78, Thursday July 6, 2017 in Columbus. He is retired from Fred D. Pfening Co., a member of Clinton Heights Lutheran Church and Columbus Maennerchor. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children Michael (Karen), Michele (Todd) Rannebarger and Matthew (Beverly); grandchildren Rebecca and Elizabeth Moser, Jeremy and Harrison Smith, Cameron and Zachery Moser;...

Jul 3, 2017

BORTHWICK Alan Kirby Borthwick, after an 18-month battle with cancer, passed away July 3rd 2017 in Columbus, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Port Jefferson, Long Island,New York on October 21st, 1940. He spent his early years in Brooklyn, and was raised in Troy, New York where his father, Rev. George Borthwick was called to...

Jul 2, 2017

Barbara A. Bartunek (nee Yurko), 73, passed away July 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Edward, Sister Lori (Wes), and Brothers Michael (Barbara), Gerry (Ruth), and Robert. She was the loving mother to Steve (Christin), Laura (Steve), Terry (Carrie) and Gerry (Tonya). She was a loving grandmother to Janet Doolan, Kimi...

Jun 30, 2017

MILLS

Robert J. Mills, age 60, February 8, 1957 – June 30, 2017. US Army Veteran. Robert is preceded in death by his father Robert. Survived by beloved wife Lori and his mother Ruth; children David (Holly), Brandy (Rick), Tray (Amanda), Jaysie (Dereck), Raymond and Robert; grandchildren Derrick, Joseph, Makenna, Holly, Hayley, Hilary, D.J., Logan, Ayden, Makayla,...

Jun 30, 2017

On Friday Rebecca lost her battle with cancer and passed away with her loving family by her side.  Rebecca was a Systems Analyst for Nationwide and worked long hours solving technology problems that could impact their customer’s service.  Co-workers, friends, neighbors, and family will always remember her laughter and wonderful sense of humor. She was the go to person...

Jun 29, 2017

MCLAUGHLIN

Rebecca Jean (Ault) McLaughlin, age 38, Feb 2, 1979 to June 29, 2017. Preceded in death by sister Jessica Lea Ault. Survived by spouse Steve Schauer; children Faith Marie McLaughlin and Chase "Parker" McLaughlin; mother Holly (Richard) Ault; 2 sisters Stacy (Bruce) Shockley and Stephanie (Brian Sandusky) Ault; brother Richard T. Ault; several nieces and nephews. Last...

Jun 28, 2017

Thomas E. Bing, 55, entered into peace on June 28, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.  Born September 1, 1961 to parents Robert and Mary Bing. Tom was a United States Army Veteran. Preceded in death by brothers William and Jeffrey Bing; parents and many loved pets.  Survived by daughter Beth (William) Vargo; granddaughter Luca June Vargo; brothers Patrick Bing and...

Jun 28, 2017

BOWERS

Peggy L. Bowers, age 73, Born October 13, 1943 in Glasgow, MT. Passed away on June 28, 2017 following a brief illness. Preceded in death by mother Glenna Shumaker and brother Jim Shumaker. Survived by father Lowell Shumaker; sister Sandy Sutherin; niece and nephew Kelly and David Sutherin; step-daughter Michele (Shannon) Marcum; granddaughters Gracie and Maggie...

Jun 28, 2017

PIDCOCK

Marjorie Ann "Boots" Pidcock, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Danbury Senior Living Memory Care Unit in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to the late Floyd E. and Martha (Wycuff) MCCollister on November 2, 1940 in Nelsonville, OH. She is survived by her son, James (Cheryl) Pidcock of Springfield, OH; daughter Diana...

Jun 22, 2017

Frederick William Jackson Stigers, 68, passed away in peace on June 22, 2017 in Columbus after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 27, 1948, in Frankfort, Mich., to D. Jean (Nave) Stigers and the late Frederick William Jackson. Fred spent his early years in Berea, Ohio, where he developed a lifelong love of classical music...