Obituaries

Windell Earl Montgomery

Windell Earl Montgomery

Mar 16, 2025

Windell Earl Montgomery 59 of Newark, Ohio passed away on March 16, 2025. He was born to the late Virginia (VanAllen) Montgomery and Charles Montgomery on January 8, 1966.

Windell enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Windell is survived by his girl friend April Lines, Brothers Merle Montgomery and Joseph Montgomery, Nephews Dustin Montgomery and Adam Montgomery, Niece Allison Montgomery,...

Karen Ann Cochran

Karen Ann Cochran

Mar 16, 2025

Karen Ann Cochran (Annabell) born September 13, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. Karen is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Jerry Joe Cochran, her beloved daughter Michele Waldrop Germany, parents Roberta Swindler and Andrew Abraham, sister Laura Moore and grandson Robert Germany.Survived by her daughter Donna Niemela. Proud grandmother to Megan Niemela (Benny) and Caitlyn (Bradley) Cable, James...

Johnnie Ray Starkey Sr.

Johnnie Ray Starkey Sr.

Mar 16, 2025

Johnnie (Old Man) Ray Starkey Sr. AKA Bouncer, Age 66 of Nashport Ohio passed away March 16 , 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 3, 1958, in Newark Ohio to the late Mabel (Grover) Malloy and Donald Starkey.

John enjoyed Camping and Fishing and in his younger days enjoyed riding his Harley's with different...

Brenda Lea Quehl

Brenda Lea Quehl

Mar 15, 2025

Brenda Lea Quehl “Lea”, 66, of Westerville, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep on March 15th, 2025. Brenda was born January 29th, 1959, and lived in Westerville most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother and is survived by a great number of family and friends.

Brenda worked in the Global Trade Compliance industry for...

Agnes Ann Brandt

Agnes Ann Brandt

Mar 14, 2025

Agnes Ann Brandt, 73, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Born on November 4, 1951, in Meadville, PA, Agnes was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Ann was a graduate of Harborcreek High School in 1969 and later pursued her passion for cosmetology, graduating from Orra Jean Beauty School. She united...

Pamela Sue Weiser-Prater

Pamela Sue Weiser-Prater

Mar 12, 2025

Pamela Weiser-Prater passed away peacefully in her sleep, bringing a quiet close to a life of strength, curiosity, and independence. She was a loving and unforgettable presence, always marching to the beat of her own drum. With sharp intellect, quick wit, and unfiltered honesty, she kept people on their toes. She found joy in animals, history, and reading, while gardening...

Charles Eichensehr

Charles Eichensehr

Mar 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck'' Eichensehr on March 11, 2025. He was full of life and enjoyed it to the fullest. Chuck loved camping and canoeing - up-river. He spent time on his grandparents farm in southern Ohio riding cows, jumping off hen houses, and doing all the things a young boy...

Michelle Ryna Justice

Michelle Ryna Justice

Mar 11, 2025

Michelle (Shelly) Justice ,56 of Columbus Ohio went to be with the Lord on March 11th. 

Shelly was a longtime employee of Claremont Retirement Village, where she was a staple to their facility, To meet her was to love her. She had a smile that could light up the night sky and a laugh that made even the worst mood better.

Shelly...

Morgan Bush

Morgan Bush

Mar 10, 2025

Morgan Bush, born on February 6, 1981 in El Paso Texas, passed away at his home in Columbus Ohio on March 10, 2025. He is preceded in death by his Father, Michael Bush, his sister, Meghan Howard, and his Grandmother, Annie Morgan. He is survived by his two children, Ayden Bush and Emma Bush, his two siblings Jeremy Bush and...

Joyce Carol Jackman

Joyce Carol Jackman

Mar 10, 2025

Joyce Carol (Blythe) Hammond Jackman leaves behind her Children: Roberta Sue Hammond, Jason Allan Hammond, and Kimberly Dawn (Hammond) Ayers: and many loved Grandchildren. 

Joyce's parents Imogene McCoy and Omar Blythe have preceded her in death and also three Siblings: Clarence Blythe, Garland Blythe, and Linda Gussler. Many other relatives have preceded her in death.

Joyce also leaves behind two living Siblings:...

Allecia Ruth von der Embse

Allecia Ruth von der Embse

Mar 9, 2025

Allecia Ruth von der Embse of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the age of 85.

Born and raised in Glendale, Arizona, Allecia spent her formative years in the southwest - fostering her love of nature and all its beauty.

She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton and was a lifelong learner....

Brenda Yvonne Lail

Brenda Yvonne Lail

Mar 8, 2025

Brenda Yvonne Lail, 84, of Westerville, OH departed this life on March 8, 2025 after a long struggle with dementia. Brenda was born in 1940 to Cecil Bowen and Evelyn Payseur in Belmont, NC. She later settled on John's Island, SC where she raised her two surviving children, Paul Lail of New Albany, OH and Maria Paige Adams of Charleston,...

Robert T Selbe

Robert T Selbe

Mar 8, 2025

Robert T Selbe sadly passed away on March 8th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 27th, 1965 in San Diego, California.

Robert is survived by his wife Niki Lacy, 4 children, 2 brothers, and several grandchildren. He loved to eat and travel as much as he could. Robert obtained a college degree in business. He proudly served his...

Emma Lou Rupe

Emma Lou Rupe

Mar 8, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Emma L. Rupe (Byrom) age 64, born May 5th 1960 in Charleston, WV, passed away on March 8th 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is proceeded in death by her parents Woodrow and Mary Byrom. Emma is survived by her husband of 45 years Michael, son Christopher (Amy) Rupe, grandchildren...

Jeffrey Michael Perdue

Jeffrey Michael Perdue

Mar 7, 2025

Jeffrey M. Perdue, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 7, 2025. A proud Marine Corps veteran, Jeffrey served honorably as an 0311 Infantry Rifleman and carried the values of the United States Marine Corps with him throughout his life. After his military service, Jeffrey remained active in his community as a dedicated baseball and football coach, guiding and...

Thomas Henderson Wilson

Thomas Henderson Wilson

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas Henderson Wilson (Big Tom), 77, of Milford Center, passed away late in the evening on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Riverside Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after complications from multiple infections.

The oldest of two children, Tom was born November 29, 1947, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late John William (“Bill”) and Ruby (Jones) Wilson. Tom has worked a variety...

Crystal Andrea Montoya

Crystal Andrea Montoya

Mar 6, 2025

Our beloved daughter Crystal Andrea Montoya was born on Long Island, NY on May 16, 2008. She went home to be with Jesus on March 6, 2025 at the age of 16 in Columbus, OH.

Crystal will remain a bright light in our lives and will forever be cherished by her parents Christina and Camilo, along with her younger siblings Jaylin,...

Ronald Junior Rahn

Ronald Junior Rahn

Mar 5, 2025

Ronald Junior Rahn, born on April 8, 1978, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, departed from this world on March 5, 2025, following a massive heart attack at the OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was 46 years old.

Ronald will be deeply missed by his loving spouse, Becky Rahn (Beach) of Fredericktown, Ohio. Their journey together began on April 30, 2005, in Mount...

David E Jennings

David E Jennings

Mar 4, 2025

David E. Jennings

May 26, 1953 – March 4,2025

Our Brother, David 71 of Columbus Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening March 4, 2025. He was born to Ethel and Joe Jennings May 26, 1953, on his mother’s birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Ethel and his older brother Harry Jennings. He is survived by his oldest brother...

Barbara Lee Surbrook

Barbara Lee Surbrook

Mar 3, 2025

COLUMBUS – Barbara Lee Surbrook, age 78, passed away March 3, 2025, surrounded by loving family. A resident of New York City for over 40 years, Barbara moved to Columbus after retirement to be with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marie Surbrook and her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Leonard Benson. She is...