Obituaries

Johnny Ray Ooten

Johnny Ray Ooten

Oct 2, 2025

Johnny Ray Ooten, known affectionately as John, Pops, Papa, Papal, Grandpa, or Grandfather, passed away peacefully at 67 on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in Ironton, Ohio, on November 30, 1957, Johnny was the son of the late Rush and Bessie Ooten. He took great pride in his lifelong...

Barbara Joanne Lipp

Barbara Joanne Lipp

Oct 1, 2025

Barbara Joanne (Sladich) Lipp of Delaware, OH, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 1st, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH at 76 years old. She was born on February 23, 1949, to Caroline Gorscak and Alvin Sladich at The Memorial Hospital of Monongahela, Pennsylvania. She was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle, Anna and...

Sharon Lynn Cotter

Sharon Lynn Cotter

Oct 1, 2025

Sharon Lynn Cotter (Owens), age 71, of London, Ohio passed away on October 1, 2025 at OSU Medical Center, after a short battle with an unexpected illness. She was born on March 2, 1954 in Chanute, Kansas to William F. And Glennice B. Owens.

Sharon married Richard, her husband of 54 years, on April 2, 1971. She spent many years in...

Francesco "Frank" Coppolino

Francesco "Frank" Coppolino

Oct 1, 2025

Francesco "Frank" Coppolino, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on August 16, 1939, in Merì, Italy, to Giuseppe and Maria Antonia (Merulla) Coppolino. Frank lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to family, craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for his heritage.Frank was the beloved husband of the late Venera...

Judiann S. Hounchell

Judiann S. Hounchell

Sep 29, 2025

Judiann Stephanie Hounchell, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Columbus, Ohio, on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on February 27, 1950, in Columbus, Judi lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering strength.

Judi's career spanned numerous organizations, including Nationwide Insurance, Lane Bryant at Eastland Mall, and R'H Harrington....

Curtiss Mcdonald

Curtiss Mcdonald

Sep 27, 2025

Curtiss McDonald, 51, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Mansfield, Ohio. Born on February 19, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio, Curtiss lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.

A proud graduate of West High School in Columbus, Curtiss went on to build a career rooted in dedication and self-reliance. He...

Barbara Ann House

Barbara Ann House

Sep 26, 2025

Barbara Ann House, 84, of Columbus, went home to be with the lord on September 26, 2025. She was born July 10, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio and was the eldest daughter of Cory House and Irene (Mosley) House. She lived in Los Angeles, California for many years where she worked and retired as a security guard from Sony Pictures after...

Anthony Long

Anthony Long

Sep 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Anthony R. Long passed away on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at the age of 75 years old. Born on September 5th, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his late parents, Richard and Harriet Gaetano Long. Tony lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cared for those around him. He will always be remembered for...

Becky Beck

Becky Beck

Sep 24, 2025

Becky Beck, 76, Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Becky was also a proud graduate ofGrove City High School and The Ohio State University. Becky is survived by her husband, Donn Beck; her daughter, Sara Himes, and son-in-law, Jared Himes; her...

Helen Elizabeth Belle

Helen Elizabeth Belle

Sep 23, 2025

Helen "HB" Belle was born on October 14,1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to William Belle Jr. and Alice Belle. She was the second of five children and grew up in Urbancrest, Ohio. Helen attended Grove City High School and later earned her GED from Rinton Technical Institute in 1982. In her youth, she joyfully shared her voice as a singer with...

Max Katzenbach

Max Katzenbach

Sep 22, 2025

Max S. Katzenbach, age 92 of Canal Winchester Ohio passed from this life into God’s great kingdom on September 22, 2025.

Max was born on September 6, 1933 in New Marshfield, Ohio to the late Jacob & Goldie (Hicks) Katzenbach.

Max graduated from Waterloo High School in 1951. He was a star athlete where he excelled in basketball, baseball and track. After...

William A Bright Jr.

William A Bright Jr.

Sep 21, 2025

William Aaron (Bill) Bright Jr. of Johnsville Ohio, passed away on Sunday the 21st of September, at Riverside Hospital following a massive stroke. Bill was born on March 31, 1952, in Gassaway, West Virginia to William Aaron Bright (1932 – 2020) and H. Joretta Morrison Bright (1933 – 2025). Throughout his life he enjoyed many pastimes and opportunities including ranching,...

Daryle Eugene Stith Jr.

Daryle Eugene Stith Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daryle Eugene Stith Jr. 

Sunrise: April 27, 1984

Sunset: September 20, 2025

Daryle Eugene Stith Jr., age 41, was the cherished only child of the late Daryle Eugene Stith Sr. and Vickie Stith. A proud graduate of Mifflin High School, Daryle was known for his love of sports—especially basketball—and his unwavering loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Daryle found joy...

Scott Aleric Craib

Scott Aleric Craib

Sep 18, 2025

Scott Aleric Craib, 66, of Columbus, Ohio entered his eternal home on September 18, 2025.

A man of strong faith and service to the Lord, married to the love of his life, Caroline, for 41 years. He was a loving father to three children, Heather, Ian and Colin.

Scott had a long and successful career at United Parcel Service, working in Human...

Linda Lou (Baylor) Cook

Linda Lou (Baylor) Cook

Sep 18, 2025

Linda Lou (Baylor) Cook was born on June 2, 1941 in Springfield, IL and passed away on September 18, 2025 in Grove City, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother Frances Vivian (Swan) Curl, father David Baylor, daughter Cheryl Lorraine (Cook) Miller, grandson Joshua Lee Cook, sister Barbara Sue (Baylor) Scates, and half-sister Jean Butzine.

Linda is survived by...

Norman Baker

Norman Baker

Sep 17, 2025

Norman Baker

September 5, 1936 - Hove, England 

September 17, 2025 - Columbus, Ohio

Norman "Norrie" Baker, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Hove, England, on September 5, 1936, he was the eldest child of Sydney and Marjorie Baker and brother of Richard and Janet. Norrie lived a full and adventurous life. He served in the...

Brenda Kay Stauffer

Brenda Kay Stauffer

Sep 13, 2025

Brenda was born in Beaumont, Texas to Roger Marcus and Flora Nella (Hodgkinson) Plunk. After Roger's commitment to the Coast Guard the family moved back to Dundee, Ohio. In 1962 Brenda graduated from Garaway High School in Sugarcreek, Ohio. During her sophomore year she met Bill and as classmates, they fell in love. They were married on August 9, 1964,...

Michaela Medek

Michaela Medek

Sep 11, 2025

Michaela Medek (Lamb) went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 11th, 2025 as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest. Michaela, born May 3rd, 1984 was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend to so many.

Michaela was born at Ohio State Medical Center and graduated from Olentangy High School in 2002 and spent most...

Walter Wilson Morgan

Walter Wilson Morgan

Sep 11, 2025

Many students, parents, and fellow teachers in the Upper Arlington, OH School District believe they lost one of their legendary teachers when Walter Wilson Morgan 87 passed away on September 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born October 28, 1937 in Shawnee, OH to the late Walter and Myrtle (Harrop) Morgan.

Upon graduation from Ohio University in 1962,...

Donald Lee Martin Sr.

Donald Lee Martin Sr.

Sep 10, 2025

Donald Lee Martin Sr, Age 70 yrs old. Lived in Athens County, OH. Passed Away on September 10, 2025.

Service was held on September 15 @ Shaw-Davis Funeral Home in Columbus, OH.

Born on September 29, 1954 to Parents Leroy & Barb Martin, who have both passed.

Don is preceded in death by his beautiful & loving wife Donna Martin & his daughter...