Obituaries

Ruth Diewald

Ruth Diewald

Mar 23, 2024

Ruth Marie Diewald, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 23, 2024, at Wesley Glen in Columbus.  She was born on January 19, 1938 in Marysville Ohio.

 

Ruth’s true joy came from spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Ruth had a kind and nurturing spirit that radiated warmth to all who were fortunate...

Melody and Richard Fairchild II

Melody and Richard Fairchild II

Mar 22, 2024

After 56 years of marriage, Richard (Rick) Fairchild II, 76, and Melody Fairchild, 77, passed away exactly two months apart. Rick fought heart disease and cancer for many years and peacefully passed on January 22, 2024. Melody was a cancer survivor, but it came back more aggressively until she quietly departed on March 22, 2024. Both spent their last few...

Kenneth E. Clark

Kenneth E. Clark

Mar 22, 2024

Kenneth E. Clark of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, from complications related to a broken hip sustained shortly after Thanksgiving. He was his good natured and stoic self to the end and rarely expressed any displeasure nor discomfort while in hospice care. Ken's family was fortunate to be able to care for him at...

Lonnie William Evans Jr.

Lonnie William Evans Jr.

Mar 21, 2024

Lonnie William Evans, Jr “Bill or Billy”., 73, of Sunbury passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 at home. 

 

He was born on July 17, 1950 to Lonnie William Evans, Sr. and Garnett Marie (Maynard) Evans. 

 

Lonnie worked as a welder, carpenter, construction supervisor and retired from Delco Water as a Maintenance Supervisor. 

 

His work ethic was unparalleled, often working long hours to ensure...

Bradley James Smith

Bradley James Smith

Mar 19, 2024

 -Smith, Bradley J.

1949-2024

Bradley James Smith,

Born September 12, 1949 to the late Joseph Smith and Nettie Heider in Gahanna Ohio. He enlisted in the Army in 1966 where he served his country and after also joined the National Guard. He trained as a mechanic and that was his profession for many years. Later he became a truck driver until he retired...

Kathleen Lorraine Kissam

Kathleen Lorraine Kissam

Mar 16, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Kissam, 57, of Orient, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at a hospice facility surrounded by family.

Kathy was born on June 14th, 1966 in Lees Summit, Missouri to Edward and Margaret Delaney. Kathy lived life to its fullest. She enjoyed traveling, making memories and being surrounded by her three daughters and their...

Pete Dee Metzger

Pete Dee Metzger

Mar 16, 2024

Paul Dee "Pete" Metzger passed away on March 16, 2024.  Pete was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1947 and grew up in St. Clairsville, OH.  Pete was a 1965 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and served as a Pharmacy Technician in the U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971.  He graduated from Otterbein College in 1985 with a degree in Business...

Ann Lucy (Surico) Bennett

Ann Lucy (Surico) Bennett

Mar 14, 2024

Ann passed away at the age of 90 on March 14, 2024, a date she knew was chosen by God before she was even born. (Psalm 139:16) She wanted anyone who read her obituary to know that her faith assured her that when she passed from this earthly life, she went to a far better eternal life in Heaven with...

John Brandstetter

John Brandstetter

Mar 13, 2024

John Brandstetter passed away March 13 2024 at OSU hospital in Columbus Ohio. He was born December 4th 1968 to Mary Kathrine Edwards and Charles White Brandstetter in Washington DC. He grew up in Maryland with his family which included his parents as well as his brother Jimmy and sister Kristy. He moved to Ohio in the early 2000s for...

Joy Ann Goebel

Joy Ann Goebel

Mar 12, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Joy Ann Goebel, age 58.. from Columbus, Ohio.. who passed away on March 12th, 2024 .. after a nine year battle with Huntington's disease.

Joy was born on January 3rd, 1966. She was one of five siblings from Rita Keyse & another from Boyd Farley.

She grew up in Columbus but her heart belonged...

Wilma Evelyn Manderschied

Wilma Evelyn Manderschied

Mar 12, 2024

Wilma Evelyn Manderschied, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Countryview of Sunbury. She was born on March 15, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio.Wilma had a fulfilling career at Gold Circle and Anthony Thomas Candy, where she dedicated her time and efforts. However, her true joy came from spending time with her family and grandchildren....

Trudy McDonald

Trudy McDonald

Mar 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Trudy “Memaw” McDonald.

Trudy D. McDonald, 78, of Marion, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Marion General Hospital.  She was born on August 28, 1945, to the late Donald and Doris Webb (Corrick) in Barberton, Ohio.

On August 31, 1963, in Glenview, Illinois Trudy married the late...

Robert Anthony Taylor

Robert Anthony Taylor

Mar 9, 2024

Robert Anthony Taylor (Tiny Man), born July 26, 1970, transitioned March 9. 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He attended Dominion Middle School, Brookhaven High School, Mifflin High School, and later studied at Marion Technical Institute. Even though he had problems with his eyesight he would never allow it to interfere with his artwork and was a very talented artist. Robert...

Crista L Griffin

Crista L Griffin

Mar 9, 2024

Crista Louise Griffin at the age of 22 earned her wings on March 9, 2024. Crista was born June 6, 2001 along side her twin sister Corianna Diane Griffin.



Crista is survived by her loving parents Juneen Griffin and Wardell Link Jr.; siblings Corianna Griffin, Wardell Link Ill, and Demira Link; aunt Cynthia Griffin, grandfather Caffrey Griffin; great grandparents Shirley Griffin,...

Dennis N. Dickensheets

Dennis N. Dickensheets

Mar 9, 2024

Dennis N. Dickensheets, age 71 of Reynoldsburg passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 4th, 1952, in Troy, Ohio to the late Thomas E. and Barbara B. (Kessler) Dickensheets.

Denny is survived by his two daughters, Jill (Michael) Young of Westerville and Tara (Brent) Ferne...

Thomas Ogden McCready

Thomas Ogden McCready

Mar 7, 2024

Born January 10th, 1944 to parents Robert E. and Lena "Amy" (Purdy) McCready. Tom attended Lucas High School but transferred to Mansfield Senior High and graduated with the class of 1962. He moved to Mansfield after graduation to work at the family owned business. He and his brother Dick hustled and sold pianos and organs for the family business. The...

Donald Hamel

Donald Hamel

Mar 5, 2024

Donald Lawrence Hamel

"A man of few words with a heart that spoke volumes."

10/5/1951 - 3/5/2024

 

     Don Hamel, age 72, lost his battle with cancer on March 5, 2024, and passed away peacefully at his sister's home in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by love from his wife and family members. Through his pain he maintained his humor and selfless love.

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Richard P Lang

Richard P Lang

Mar 4, 2024

Rick “Pretty Ricky” Lang of Dublin, Ohio, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital with his wife and family by his side on March 4, 2024 at the age of 69.

Rick was born in Cleveland, Ohio.  He attended high school and left home soon after to serve in the United States Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.  Rick attended Wilmington College...

Sandra K. Walters

Sandra K. Walters

Mar 4, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Walters, age 71, of Columbus Ohio was born on March 10th, 1952 and passed away Monday March 4th, 2024, in Columbus Ohio with some family by her side.

She is passed in death by her mother Jesse Bowers, father Jack Bowers, brothers Jackie Bowers and Johnny Bowers, and husband Michael Keith Walters.

Sandra is survived by her children Annette Jones,...

Lois Lenore Hutton

Lois Lenore Hutton

Mar 4, 2024

Lois Lenore Hutton  Born Sept 11, 1932 Hotchkiss, CO passed away on March 04, 2024 Upper Arlington, Ohio age 91. Lois is survived by one brother, three daughters, two sons, sixteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Lois was a creative person and enjoyed sewing for which she was greatly skilled in, crocheting, knitting and gardening as well as many other hobbies....