Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Terri Foltz, which occurred unexpectedly on December 22, 2021. She will be forever loved and remembered. As many know, Terri lived a life abloom with accomplishment and adventure that was an inspiration for many. She was a fiercely dedicated servant and made it her mission to improve the lives of others. It was...

Dec 22, 2021

Andrea Shea Duff ( Anni passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday night on December 22nd. She will be missed by many. She was a very fun outgoing free spirit and never met a stranger. Her passion was her family and friends and working construction. She traveled many years from state to state working in refineries. She loved what she...

Dec 20, 2021

Jennifer Elaine Johnson passed away on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at Kobacker House. She was 46 years young. She was born on May 1st, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio to Leonard Johnson and Joyce Scipio. Jennifer graduated from Independence High School. In 2002 she married Jason T. Starkey Sr. Jennifer worked at SunTv, GC Services, and Goodwill.

Jennifer...

Dec 19, 2021

Rebecca "Becki" Sue Burns- Vance. Becki 65 of Franklinton, Columbus Ohio was called home on Sunday December 19th 2021. Becki was a longtime resident of Franklinton. She was a mother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter and friend to several. Becki loved cooking and gardening. A lover of animals especially her talking cockatiel "smokey".  She passed on for her eternal life...

Dec 18, 2021

Donald Ladell Wright II of Columbus, Ohio age 28,  fell asleep in death on Saturday December 18, 2021. Dell was born on December 1, 1993 in Columbia, South Carolina to Geveta Echols (Willoughby) and Donald Wright.

Dell was proceeded in death by his Mother GeVeta Echols, he leaves to Cherish his Loving Memories, Father Donald Wright, Stepfather...

Dec 18, 2021

William Vizcarrondo passed away peacefully at Riverside on December 18, 2021.

William was born on January 18,1970 in Bronx, New York. He was son to loving mother Maria Lopez. He was raised in Toa Baja,  Puerto Rico until the age of 19 when he met the love of his life. In 1988 William married Eroilda Vizcarrondo who became...

Dec 18, 2021

Marietta Smith, 88, of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 18, 2021 following an unexpected illness. Born August 16, 1933 in Bedford, IN to Ralph and Blanche Spangler, their family moved to Corbin, KY and then to Louisville, KY where she met and married Jerry Smith. They...

Dec 17, 2021

Dolores Josefina Torres (Lolita) tuvo su último suspiro, tomada de manos  y cariñosamente acompañada de su hija Rebeca y su esposo, Eugene. Murió en paz el 17 de Diciembre de 2021 en Powell, Ohio a la edad de 91 años. Lolita nació en la ciudad de Mayarí de la provincia Cubana de Holguín, la hija de Plácido Torres y...

Dec 17, 2021

Jean Robinson, an 86-year resident of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on December 17, 2021 at the age of 86 after a short illness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1936, she was raised in Mt. Lebanon where she lived her whole life until recently moving to Columbus, OH to be near her youngest daughter, Linda Ferguson. Predeceased by her husband,...

Dec 17, 2021

Linda Lee Allbright Glanz, a beloved grandmother, mother and wife, passed away peacefully and went to be with the lord at 4:30 pm on Friday December 17, 2021. She was in her home and surrounded by family as she wished. Linda was born on June 11, 1939 to Oscar and Mary Allbright in Columbus, Ohio. When she was a...

Dec 17, 2021

Haley Micheal Wilburn was born December 27, 1996. The Lord called her home December 17, 2021. She was survived by her mom and dad, Hank and Kristi Wilburn, her two sisters, Kayla Richmond and Katelyn Richmond, her two brothers and sister in law, Kenneth Wilburn, Daquayla Bias, Kristopher Wilburn, her cousin whom she had just adopted, Lula Smith, her grandma,...

Dec 16, 2021

Vincent J. Priore, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio age 77, died of illness caused by COPD and Dementia on Thursday December 16, 2021, at Mount Carmel East Hospital.  Vincent was born April 12, 1944, in Canton, Ohio to Thelma Priore and Vincent J. Priore, Sr.

Vincent was proceeded in death by his first wife Linda S. Priore, his...

Dec 15, 2021

Richard H. DeWeese Sr. of Lewis Center passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born August 16, 1930.

Preceded in death by his parents Harold Sr. and Charlotte (Hill), Wife Marlene (Desenberg) of 55 years. Brothers Harold Jr., John. Sisters Louise, Charlotte, Mary and Shirley. Survived by Brother Raymond (Sharon), Children Richard...

Dec 14, 2021

Steven A. Stockwell passed away on December 14, 2021 at the age of 74, in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. His battle with serious medical issues showed his courage. Despite it all, Steven remained a hero to his many family and friends for his positivity and bravery in facing his challenges.

He met and married his high...

Dec 14, 2021

Beloved father and retired veteran, Stanley H. Pifer, will be greatly missed and profoundly remembered. Stan passed away suddenly on December 14, 2021 at the age of 72 after a long and courageous battle with COPD while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Ashland, Ohio and spent the last 26 years of his life in the...

Dec 13, 2021

Mark S. Basinger, Sr., 66, passed away at home on December 13, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Stark County, Ohio on August 25,1955. Mark worked in the printing business for over 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Kathryn “Alice”...

Dec 13, 2021

Victor Darrek Robinson passed away on December 13, 2021 at The Ohio State University Hospital due to COVID. He was born in Birmingham, AL on October 2,1963 to Dezzie B. Robinson and Eddie Laura Robinson (Melton). Victor is survived by his sister Veoletta Denise Svarda (Robinson). During his final days his niece Erica Robinson and nephews Wayne Johnson, Jr....

Dec 12, 2021

Gerald V. Pagorek 79 passed away comforted by his loving family on December 12.  Veteran and avid Deer Hunter and Fisherman his gregariousness, engaging stories and kind heart will be missed by all who knew him.  Funeral Service Friday March 4, 10 a.m. St. Michael Church 5750 N. High St. and Mass Intention Monday January 3, 8:15 a.m. St....

Dec 11, 2021

Arlyn June Swick also know as Patty to close friends and family, Passed at the age of 84 years old. Patty resided in Westerville Ohio with her husband Charles R. Swick of 59 Years. Patty is survived by her husband Charles as well as their son Patrick C. Swick, her Grandson Zachary C. Swick, his wife Stacey A. Swick...

Dec 9, 2021

VIOLET JEAN STEEN PUCHSTEIN

COLUMBUS – Jean Puchstein, 94, died peacefully in her sleep on December 9, 2021. She was born March 23, 1927, in Columbus, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Smith) Steen.

Jean graduated from North High School and married soon thereafter. She lived a rich and full life and will be remembered...