Obituaries

Nov 16, 2015

JARVIS

Lonnie (Billy) Jarvis (56) from Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 16, 2015 at OSU Hospital surrounded by family.  He began his journey in Heaven where he will reunite with his parents Lena and Lonnie Collins; sister Kathy; and brothers Paul, Lonnie Jr., and Gary.  He leaves behind daughters Toni Gross and Marie Lawson; son Billy...

Nov 15, 2015

KREIDER

Jean Ellen Kreider, born January 21, 1941, passed away on November 15, 2015 at The Kobacker House after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Preceded in death by her parents.  Survived by children Susan (Richard) Comer, Mary Amanda Szall; grandchildren Cameron, Carson, Chase, Gage, and Hayden; brother Jim (Barbara) Berberet and their children, sisters Barbara Forest...

Nov 15, 2015

STARRETT

Roger Charles Starrett, the inventor of the “Back Nine”, 68, of Ladson, SC passed away November 15, 2015.  Roger was born on November 12, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to Chuck and Barbara (Patton) Starrett.  He was a 1965 graduate of Eastmoor High School where he played the saxophone in band.  He received his B.S. in Business...

Nov 14, 2015

MATHEWS

James Mathews, born January 14, 1948, passed away November 14, 2015.  Preceded in death by father Earl Mathews and brother William Mathews.  Survived by wife Sharon Mathews; mother Pat Mathews; sister Kathy (Jim) Rife; children Kim (Mike) Mash, Josh Mathews, and Clayton Mathews; grandchildren Emily Holbrook and Kaydence Mathews; great-grandchild Ryan Holbrook, and several nieces and...

Nov 14, 2015

WINTON

Glada L. Drum Winton, age 93, passed into eternal life, pain free, on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Whetstone Gardens, surrounded by family.  Glada was born April 8, 1922 and graduated from Circleville High School. She always attended the Circleville Pumpkin Show and truly hated to miss this year’s event.  She retired from Motorists Insurance in...

Nov 12, 2015

FARRELL

Shirley Ann Farrell of Columbus, age 81 Died Thursday November 12, 2015.  Preceded in death by parents Boivin and Louise Gierhart of Baltimore, OH.  Loving wife and mother to husband Col. Thomas S Farrell and sons, Michael, Matthew and Kevin of Columbus.  Grandmother to Jordan. Sister to Pamela Schaffner and brothers Ronald Gierhart, Greg Gierhart and...

Nov 11, 2015

HART

Robert R. Hart (Bob), 89, departed the earthly world on November 11, 2015. Born in Plainfield, NJ to the late Ray and Iva Hart he lived in Westfield, NJ, retired to Manasquan, NJ and later moved to New Albany OH. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ethel Hart, and brother Bill Hart. Survived...

Nov 10, 2015

Victor Terrero, 33, of Westerville, OH, died Tuesday, November 10 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born November 13, 1982 in Guerrero,  Mexico to Roberto and Antonia (Tolentino) Terrero.  He was a long-time skilled sous chef at Bon Vie in Columbus, was a huge OSU Buckeye Fan and rarely missed viewing a soccer game, either professional on...

Nov 10, 2015

Dale Bowens, born October 17th 1950, passed away on November 10th at home surrounded by loved ones.  He had a kind and gentle soul that radiated warmth.  He was an avid reader and a great cook.  He enjoyed nature and appreciated the whole spectrum from busy bees and graceful “flutterbys” to mighty oak trees and vast oceans, but what he cherished above...

Nov 10, 2015

PORTER

Roger Dale Porter II age 45 passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on November 10th 2015. He is preceded in death by his father Roger Dale Porter Senior. He is survived by his grandmother  Lucille Conard, mother Ruth Church, sister Trina Head(Win) brothers, Tim Church, Tony Lilly(Tricia) Tracy Lilley(Kris) Kevin Farley(Ciera) Todd Farley, Handley...

Nov 9, 2015

CULSHAW

James E. Culshaw, Sr., 74, passed away November 9, 2015 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Leona (Leadbetter), and his sister Ruth Ann. James is survived by his wife, Thelma (Campbell) and his children, James Jr. and Kelly. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Natalie, Joseph, Sophia, Ashley,...

Nov 9, 2015

BASH

Lon A. Bash went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 9, 2015 after an extended illness. Lon is survived by the love of his life, wife Nancy; son Richard (Sandra) Bash; grandsons Kyle and Adam Bash; brothers Robert (Linda), Jan (Kathy) and Glenn (Malou) Bash; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; cousins; and a host...

Nov 8, 2015

MERCIER

James Gilbert Mercier, 72, of Holyoke, MA passed into eternal life, with family by his side, on Sunday Nov. 8, 2015.  He lived in Holyoke, Easthampton, and West Springfield MA, and Columbus OH since 1994. He is survived by his five children: Elizabeth A. Bell (David), Edward J. (Nora), Robert D., Amanda M. Silveira (Robert), and...

Nov 7, 2015

LOBDELL

Sharon Ann Lobdell, age 65, Saturday November 7, 2015 at her residence.  Employee with Franklin County Probate Court and Palmer, Miller, and Nelson Insurance Company.  Preceded in death by parents George and Dorothy Shaw.  Survived by husband Dale; daughter Katherine (Jon) Robinson; grandsons George and Henry Robinson; uncle Earl Weiman; and numerous cousins.  Family will receive...

Nov 4, 2015

Sue Dougherty, age 66, Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by her mother Mildred Robinson. She was formerly employed at JC Penny Northland, Victoria’s Secret call center, a Tupperware manager and at the Vision Service Plan at Easton. She never met a stranger, she was a lovable and loving person who truly enjoyed life. Her...

Nov 3, 2015

Lowell Thomas Mullins, 81, of Circleville OH, formerly of Flatwoods KY, passed away after an extended illness on November 3, 2015 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, OH.

He was born in Chauncey, WV on October 1, 1934 to Lindsey "Linzy" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Hale) Mullins. He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 brothers and sisters. He retired...

Nov 2, 2015

GAST

Ronald Robert Gast, 54, long time Columbus resident departed this life and began a new journey on November 2, 2015.  He worked in the voice / data communications field for 35 years of which the last 12 years were at Team Fishel as an Applications Engineer.  Ron was the Michael Angelo of carpentry.  His gifts of...

Nov 2, 2015

Maxine Gale Mitchell, passed away Monday, Nov 2, 2015 at Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA. Maxine was born on January 15, 1938 in Ohio, the daughter of Willard and Grace Whaley. She was united in marriage to Alvin Scott Mitchell on July 27, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. He preceded her in death November 30, 2009. They were married for over 50...

Oct 29, 2015

QUEEN

Dale E. Queen of Columbus died Thursday in the Laurels of Norworth Nursing Home.  Born in South Vienna Ohio, son of the late Chester Queen and Bernice Queen. He was an Army veteran, where he was a certified Mechanic with the Forty Ninth Airborne Engineer Battalion 101st Airborne Infantry Division. He also served the NATO Peace Treaty in Germany....

Oct 25, 2015

MCCOY

Mary L. McCoy, born July 24, 1944, passed unexpectedly October 25, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her father Robert C. Arbaugh, mother Alma (Lennington) Arbaugh; and brothers Robert Arbaugh and Arthur Arbaugh.  She is survived by her children Michelle (Richard) Harris, Scott McCoy, and Kari McCoy; granchildren Geoffrey (Alicia) Byrne, Brittany and Angal Byrne,...