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Eileen M Birk

Eileen M Birk

Jan 21, 2024

Eileen M. Birk passed away at the age of 101 on January 21, 2024 at Bickford Senior Living. She was born on October 26, 1922 in Queens, New York to parents William  and Helen (Marton) McBride. Eileen married Danny Deeds which ended in divorce. 

   Staying active was associated in her life starting from high school basketball where she was given the...

Theodore Vernon Pemberton Sr.

Theodore Vernon Pemberton Sr.

Jan 20, 2024

Theodore Vernon Pemberton Sr. “TED”, age 67, passed away Saturday January 20th, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. 

He loved and enjoyed anything about chickens. Ted also loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid guitar player as well. If you were around Ted, you heard his guitar play. 

Preceded in death by wife Rhonda Pemberton; parents Lawrence and Mildred Pemberton; six siblings...

James Anthony Buoni

James Anthony Buoni

Jan 20, 2024

James “Jimmy” Buoni passed away on January 20, 2024 in care and surrounded by family. 

James was born in Columbus Ohio on February 10, 1945; the youngest of five children to Frank and Claudia Buoni. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, three older brothers Alfred “Fred”, Rudolph “Rudy”, Ronald “Ronnie” and his only sister Elisa.

James is survived by his loving...

Simeon Jerry Sweatte

Simeon Jerry Sweatte

Jan 18, 2024

Simeon Jerry Sweatte was born the second child of sixteen in Newark New Jersey on September 20, 1961 to Dr. Appolles and Cornelia (Connie) Sweatte.  He attended Rahway High School in Rahway, NJ and made his way through life in his early years detailing cars and working in warehouses.  Jerry attended Mountain State University in W.VA before moving to Columbus,...

John A. Wolfe

John A. Wolfe

Jan 18, 2024

John A. Wolfe, passed away 6 days shy of his 100th birthday. He was born January 24, 1924 in Gahanna, Ohio. He died January 18, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years Loretta J (Hatfield), son Victor (Becky), daughter Jonetta (Tom) Waalkens and sister Betty Prushing.

Preceded in death by parents Rev. William and Elizabeth Wolfe, son...

Wilda Grace Colston

Wilda Grace Colston

Jan 17, 2024

Wilda Grace (Billie) Colston, 84, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at Grant Medical Center with loving family by her side on January 17, 2024.

Wilda is survived by her siblings Margaret Egbert, John Patrick Henry (Camille), and James M. Henry; Child Christopher E. Colston (Carmen); Grandchildren Christopher A. Colston and Michael E. Colston (Jasmine); Great Grandchildren Myles Colston Wheat, Mykael...

Roland Lee Augspurger

Roland Lee Augspurger

Jan 17, 2024

 Roland Lee Augspurger, “Rolly” was 84 years young of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 17, 2024. While being compassionately cared for by Hospice of Grady Memorial Hospital.

He was a beloved husband, father, PaPa, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Edwin and Mary Augspurger and Rolly...

Shirley Sue Hudnall

Shirley Sue Hudnall

Jan 17, 2024

Shirley "Sue" Hudnall, age 88, died on Jan. 17, 2024, in Lindstrom, Minn., after a valiant struggle with COPD.

Shirley was born on Oct. 14, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Howard and Rachel Martin. She married Paul Richard Hudnall on Feb. 19, in 1957. She worked most of her career at Xerox in an era where there were few women working...

Susan Marie Mitchell

Susan Marie Mitchell

Jan 16, 2024

Susan Marie Mitchell (Traher), 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 after privately battling cancer. She is survived by her husband, Sherman Rahe Mitchell and children Sharla Starker (Todd), Seth Mitchell (Sarah), Sari Stewart (Earon), and Hoyt Mitchell (Ana) and all her grandchildren Erik, Ben, Will, Triniti, Dominic, Cody, Kayden, Lily, and Allie.

James Michael Jones Jr.

James Michael Jones Jr.

Jan 16, 2024

James Michael Jones Jr., age 55 of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, while being compassionately cared for by Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Jamie was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. Born in Toledo, OH, he is survived by his father James Jones Sr., mother Linda Prange, brother...

Melvin Louis Rogers

Melvin Louis Rogers

Jan 15, 2024

Melvin Louis Rogers was born on May 20th, 1953, and transitioned on January 15th, 2024. Mr. Rogers was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Annie Rogers, and LeTroy Baker. His love for music began at the age of 10, at Capleville High School, under band director Charles Keel, and mentor Ben Cauley. Melvin’s passion and devotion as a trumpet player would...

DeAndre "Dre" Burton

DeAndre "Dre" Burton

Jan 15, 2024

DeAndre "Dre" Burton was born in Elyria, Ohio, to Angela Denise Burton and George Ray Williams. Dre, the oldest of his mother's children, was put in a leadership and protector role at a very young age. He was an all-around athlete; he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. Dre graduated from West High School in Columbus, Ohio, where he met...

Philip T Smith

Philip T Smith

Jan 15, 2024

Philip Theodore Smith, age 76, of Sunbury, Ohio passed away peacefully, Monday January 15, 2024 at 1:07a.m. at Country View of Sunbury.

Born to Lester Ellwood Smith and Rosetta Mae (Rathburn) Smith on May 12, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. On 10/15/2005 he married his love Kim (Radabaugh) Smith and they shared almost 19 years of marriage together. Together they...

Alvarado Granville Noyles Sr.

Alvarado Granville Noyles Sr.

Jan 14, 2024

Alvarado Granville Noyles Sr Aug 18th 1932 – Jan 14 2024

Alvarado Granville Noyles Sr was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aug, 18th 1932. One of 10 siblings he was the 4th eldest. 

He attended South Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia PA. before joining the United States Air Force in 1950. His tour(s) of duty carried him to many different states and countries. 

After...

William Carl Martin

William Carl Martin

Jan 13, 2024

William C Martin, 98, of Pickerington Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 13, 2024; with his daughter at his side at Kobacker house. Bill was a lifelong member of the church of Christ. He was very proud of his military service. He was a radio man in World War II and received an honorable...

Robert Clarence Hunter

Robert Clarence Hunter

Jan 12, 2024

Robert C. Hunter was born on March 30, 1952 in Charleston, West Virginia to the union of Prince A. Hunter and Pearl E. Hunter.

 Robert was one of six children born to Prince and Pearl Hunter. Sisters: Anna Jones, Betty Harriston, Mary Gwynn and Cynthia Drayghon. Brother, Prince Hunter Jr.

Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father and...

John Paul Stubbs

John Paul Stubbs

Jan 11, 2024

John Paul Stubbs, born in Lake Providence, Louisiana passes away unexpectedly at the age of 59 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is proceeded in death by brother Tommy Stubbs. Left to cherish his memory are his Mother Gloria Rice, son Brandon Stubbs (Aniya), sisters Linda Stubbs, Gina Scott (Shawn), Jan Parsons (Michael), Violet Lisha Stubbs, brother Bobby Stubbs. Also a host of...

Joseph Marczika

Joseph Marczika

Jan 10, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Marczika, age 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2024.

Joe was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 23, 1960, at the White Cross Hospital, son of the late Steve and Jo-ann (Belli) Marczika. Joe is preceded in death by his grandparents, father, and mother. Joe is survived by his former wife Gayln Sengel, sons, Nicklaus...

John Robert DeRing

John Robert DeRing

Jan 10, 2024

John Robert DeRing, 75, born June 8, 1948 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on January 10, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Beryl DeRing, parents-in-law, Stan and Nancy Bahorek, and beloved wife Kathy DeRing.

John is survived by his daughter Dana (Jon) Bagwell, grandson Stanley Bagwell, son Johnny (Rachael) DeRing, grandson...

Linden R. Nuby Jr.

Linden R. Nuby Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

Linden R. Nuby Jr. (affectionately known as Junie to family and friends), age 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Linden was a lifelong resident of the Deshler Park Community on the southside of Columbus. He was a 1976 graduate of South High School. After graduation from high school, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy....

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