Obituaries

Ronny Wayne Lauderdale

Ronny Wayne Lauderdale

Jan 19, 2025

Ronny Wayne Lauderdale, age 70, was born in Gadsen, Alabama to the union of Hester M. (Porch) and Eulis D. Lauderdale.

Ronny was a loving brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and a dear friend. He was a man of many words and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed taking on tasks and had a solution for just about any problem....

Judith Hope Smiley

Judith Hope Smiley

Jan 19, 2025

Judith Hope Smiley was born in Chicago, Illinois, January 17, 1942, and passed peacefully on January 19, 2025. She moved to Columbus, Ohio in high school and graduated from West High School in 1960. On August 10, 1963, she married the love of her life Jim Smiley, and they were married for over 61 years. 

Judy loved to travel, discovering Hilton...

Mary Louise (Price) Jones

Mary Louise (Price) Jones

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Louise (Price) Jones, 92, passed away January 18, 2025. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Toussaint L. Jr.; sons, Steven and Toussaint L. III; grandson, Knehemiah A. Bell, Sr.; son-in law, Joseph B. White, Jr.; parents, Ardrice and Fannie Price; sisters, Audrey June Simmons and Celestine Littlejohn; brothers, Isaac “Ike“, Lawrence, and Ardrice “Bernard“ Price.

She is...

Dolores J Sramcik

Dolores J Sramcik

Jan 18, 2025

Dolores Joan “Jo” Sramcik passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Worthington Christian Village.

She was born in Somerton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph L. Huntsman and Esther Lynn Huntsman Hendershot; husband, John N. Sramcik and eight older siblings. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer and Julie; her grandchildren, Lauren Moore (Kevin Bauer) and Nicholas...

Ruth Ann Feyh

Ruth Ann Feyh

Jan 17, 2025

Ruth Ann (Law) Feyh

Died January 17, 2025 in Circleville, Ohio, just two days after her 88th birthday.

Ruth was Born January 15, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to James Henry Law and Sophronia Ann (May) Law.

She is survived by her daughters Belinda S. Feyh, Columbus, Ohio, Deborah J. Lorentz, Circleville, Ohio, sister, and Betty J. (Law) Borgan of Circleville, Ohio. Grandchildren Amy...

James O'Dell Farley

James O'Dell Farley

Jan 17, 2025

James O'Dell Farley, better known as "Sam", was born September 18, 1957 In Westerville, Ohio to the union of Donald Edward and Betty Elisabeth Spellman Farley who proceeded him into Eternity. He was the second of two children. One sibling proceeded him in death his brother Donald Farley Jr. Sam was a long time resident of Pataskala Ohio.Sam spent most...

Deanna Lee Johnson

Deanna Lee Johnson

Jan 17, 2025

Deanna Lee Johnson (Dee), age 80 was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 26, 1944, to Jerol G. Osman and Betty M. Osman and passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's Disease under Gentiva Hospice Care on January 17, 2025, in Gahanna, Ohio. She graduated from West High School in 1962 and married her high school sweetheart Robert (Bob) Johnson shortly after. 

She...

April R. Shaffer

April R. Shaffer

Jan 16, 2025

April Shaffer, age 50, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was born on February 7th, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Patricia and Basil Shaffer. To start her new chapter in life she moved to Wheeling, WV and then moved to Columbus, OH where she dedicated 14 years to the USPS and lived out the rest of...

Susan Hayes

Susan Hayes

Jan 16, 2025

Susan Hayes, born May 16, 1953 in Oklahoma and passed away January 16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her mother Betty Brown and son Dana Hayes.

Survived by her son Verlin (Angela) Hayes; grandson Dereck Hayes and granddaughter Kaylee (Vernon) Goodman; great grandson Kaiden Goodman; sister Tina Arthur and brother Tony King.

Former longtime resident of Hilliard, Ohio...

Kathleen Lynn English

Kathleen Lynn English

Jan 16, 2025

Kathleen (Bullen) English, 72, passed away on January 16th, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1952, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Orba E. (Carey) Bullen and Hubert L. Bullen. 

She is survived by her daughter, Amber English, and three granddaughters, Tiana English (14), Ariana English (9), and Aliyah English (8); sisters and spouses Brenda Fawley, Nancy Garner, and Rosemary Brammell (Tom);...

Tina Marie Kinzer

Tina Marie Kinzer

Jan 13, 2025

Tina Marie Kinzer, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2025. Tina was born on April 6, 1964, to Bernard and Gail Kinzer. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Betty Dunlap. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, friends and her beloved dog Majesty. Tina is preceded in death by her Mother Gail, her Father Bernard,...

Chris Tsitouris

Chris Tsitouris

Jan 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Chris Tsitouris announce his passing on January 12th, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Anne Kirchner Tsitouris. He passed away at the age of 80 in Columbus, Ohio.

Born on September 23, 1944 to Helen and Gus Tsitouris, Chris was a lifelong Buckeye who grew up in Bexley, Ohio, where he later...

Daniel "Dan" Bryon Haffke

Daniel "Dan" Bryon Haffke

Jan 11, 2025

Daniel (Dan) Bryon Haffke, 57, of Canal Winchester, passed away on January 11th after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He passed in his home peacefully while being cared for by his loving family.

Dan was born on February 7, 1967, to Jo Haffke in San Pedro, California.

In 1997, Dan and Charleen Haffke met in California, and it was love at...

Wali Shabazz

Wali Shabazz

Jan 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wali Elohim Shabazz, also known as Lamont Lee Chambers, on 1/11/2025, at the age of 49. Wali was born on 10/18/1975 in Columbus, Ohio, to Pamela Day and the late Leroy Mullins. 

Wali was an energetic, fun, loving man, who enjoyed staying fit and spending time with family, especially with...

Leonard Manuel Wills

Leonard Manuel Wills

Jan 10, 2025

Leonard Manuel Wills “Lenny” age 74, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Lenny was born on January 26, 1950 in Rushville, Indiana, the son of Leonard and Martha Wills, née Bryant. Lenny was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.

Lenny played basketball, football, and ran track in his school days. He held a high school...

Norma Louise Mills

Norma Louise Mills

Jan 10, 2025

Norma Louise Mills, age 92 and lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by family on January 10, 2025. She was born March 20, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Alphretta (Moss) and Ernest Holderby. She was the sister of the late Donna Holderby (Neeley). Norma was a graduate of South High School....

Mary Morrison

Mary Morrison

Jan 9, 2025

Mary Morrison, 65, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after her 3rd battle with cancer. She fought like a warrior until her very last breath, her strength over the past 7 months has been a true inspiration to all who knew her.

Mary was born on March 23, 1959, to Charles and...

John F. (Jeff) Garesché

John F. (Jeff) Garesché

Jan 9, 2025

John F. (Jeff) Garesché went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 9, 2025 at the age of 80. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents John Paul (JP) and Mary Louise Garesché and sister, Mimi Nusrala. He will be greatly missed by Nina, his wife of 40 years as well as his daughters,...

Chelsey Marie Ewald

Chelsey Marie Ewald

Jan 8, 2025

Chelsey Marie Ewald met Jesus on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in her home. After a two and a half year battle with breast cancer. She fought like a true warrior. She never gave up and tried everything to beat it for her babies. In the end cancer did not win, God did. Chelsey was born to Jim and Heidi Ewald...

Marilyn Jane (Hartman) Jende

Marilyn Jane (Hartman) Jende

Jan 7, 2025

Marilyn Jane (Hartman) Jende of Westerville, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to George and Lillian (Rhodes) Hartman. She married the love of her life, Aris Jende, on June 13, 1965. A graduate of Circleville High School, she received her bachelor’s degree...