Obituaries

Victoria Ann Gouge

Victoria Ann Gouge

Apr 17, 2025

Victoria (Vicki) Gouge

Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Buckeye for life. Vicki went to reunite with her son Billy Gouge, Nephews Tony Gouge and Mike Waller. Siblings Steve Parsell and Terri Parsell. Mother Elaine Parsell and mother in law Ruth Gouge.

Survived by her loving husband of 39 years Bill Gouge. Her son Stephen (Todd) Fry-Gouge. Grandchildren Annabelle Rae (Sugar) and...

Justin Marquis Vinson

Justin Marquis Vinson

Apr 16, 2025

Justin Marquis Vinson was born on July 24, 1984, in Columbus, Ohio, to Michael Trumale White and Margaret Vinson. From an early age, Justin shined with natural creativity, charisma, and a bold spirit. Affectionately known as Crusha, he was a gentle giant teddy bear who exhibited confidence and loved to laugh. He loved Anime and gaming.Educated in the Columbus City...

Wesley Walker Jr

Wesley Walker Jr

Apr 16, 2025

Wesley Walker Jr. born March 4, 1988 to April 16, 2025 passed away unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his father Wesley Walker Sr. He leaves behind his mother Ellen Walker, brothers William Hawk, Alexander and Raymond Walker, sisters, Bianca Talley and Khadijah Ramsey, Grandmother Beverly Walker, nephews, Jyshonne, Micah, Amir and niece Ariana. As well as a hosts...

David Spohn

David Spohn

Apr 16, 2025

We honor David Alden Spohn (October 17, 1953 – April 16, 2025), a graduate of Princeton High School who studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.

David ran a business and loved providing engineering solutions for his customers and being a board member of his HOA community. Throughout his life, he found joy in fishing The Great Lakes and offshore,...

James F. Chafin

James F. Chafin

Apr 14, 2025

James “Jim” Chafin, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 28, 1947, in Greyeagle, West Virginia, Jim spent the majority of his life in Columbus, where he worked hard and built a life rooted in family, faith, and service.

Jim retired after a long and dedicated career as a painter and maintenance worker for...

Ted Allan Bare

Ted Allan Bare

Apr 12, 2025

Ted Allan Bare, 70, of Johnstown passed April 12th, 2025 with family by his side after a courageous battle of Multiple Myeloma complicated by Pneumonia.

Ted was a retired independent flooring contractor for over 40 years. You could always find him enjoying the simple things: a good cup of coffee, a broken in pair of converse, taking a ride on his...

Cathleen A. Smith

Cathleen A. Smith

Apr 12, 2025

Cathleen A. Smith, 75, of Johnstown Ohio passed away unexpectedly at St. Ann's Hospital on Saturday April 12th 2025. Cathleen was born on March 12th 1950 in Mount Vernon Ohio to Charles and Catherine Ashbrook. She was a lifelong resident of Johnstown and was known and loved by so many. She is survived by her step-son Aaron, Andrew (Kelly), Adrianne...

Mary E Holobaugh

Mary E Holobaugh

Apr 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Holobaugh on April 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Mary was born on November 26, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, to Wilbur and Gertrude Huffman.

Mary met the love of her life Terry Holobaugh of 47 years. The two of them enjoyed a wonderful life together that included...

Jackie C. Bowman (Jerig)

Jackie C. Bowman (Jerig)

Apr 9, 2025

Jackie C. Bowman, 71, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Born on January 26, 1954, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of John H. Jerig Sr. and the late Leona Glass.

Jackie was a devoted mother, a loving grandmother, and a woman who found joy in life’s quiet moments—especially those spent with her grandchildren. She had...

Joseph M Lascola

Joseph M Lascola

Apr 9, 2025

Joseph Michael Lascola was born November 19, 1946 in Columbus, OH to late Joseph F. Lascola and Patricia Metzor. He departed this life on April 9, 2025 at the age of 79. Joseph graduated from Brookhaven High School and became a truck driver operator.

Joseph (Joey) Lascola married and divorced Karren Shook who continued to be a long-time beloved friend and...

Kathleen E Siders

Kathleen E Siders

Apr 8, 2025

Kathleen E Siders, formerly of Jackson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on April 22nd, 1940, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry C Bane and Justina (Hlavenka) Bane.

Kathleen spent the majority of her life in Jackson, Ohio, where she created a loving home and many cherished memories. She married...

Monica Wayns

Monica Wayns

Apr 5, 2025

Monica “Miss Lady” Wayns was born on November 12, 1963, in Cambridge, Maryland to Daisy and John Wayns. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following an extended and courageous battle with breast cancer. Monica was raised in Cambridge, Maryland where she attended and graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester...

Sandra (Sandy) Runyon

Sandra (Sandy) Runyon

Apr 3, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Runyon passed away peacefully in April 2025. Born in Geneva, Ohio, in 1947 to Jennie and Constantine Meetin, she graduated from Geneva High School and The Ohio State University. She pursued a long and successful career in chemistry at a time when few women entered the field, working at both Roxane Laboratories and Battelle in Columbus, Ohio.

Sandy was...

Kalyn Aniela Breneman

Kalyn Aniela Breneman

Apr 3, 2025

Kalyn Breneman(Humble), 33, of Powell, Ohio passed on April 3, 2025 at Kobacker House after a short battle with cancer. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her husband Nathan and their daughter Adalyn, mother and father in law Jenny and Todd, mother Beth (Jeffery) Crick; sisters Sarah Humble, Emily (Ryan) Dishnow, Allison...

Julie Marie Dick

Julie Marie Dick

Apr 2, 2025

Julie Marie Dick (50), passed away unexpectedly in her Columbus, Ohio home on April 2nd, 2025. Born in Evansville, Indiana on September 4th of 1974, Julie was a loving mother, sister, and friend.

Julie is survived by her four children Alex (Eleanor) Smith, Evelyn Smith, Edward Smith, and Ethan Smith; her father Paul Dick and his wife Shirley, her sister Jenny...

Vincent F Danzy Jr

Vincent F Danzy Jr

Apr 2, 2025

Vincent F Danzy Jr, born on August 8th 1977 to Vincent F Danzy Sr, and Deborah J Danzy. Passed on April 2nd of 2025 leaving his siblings being born of three. Tonisha Danzy, and Khalia Danzy. 

He started out with a relationship with God being preceeded by his father Vincent F Danzy. He graduated from Collinwood High School where he excelled...

Donald Jack Compton

Donald Jack Compton

Mar 31, 2025

Donald Jack Compton went home to our Lord on March 31, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lucian and Olive Compton. Mr. Compton is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anna (Bridges) Compton, son David Charles, daughter Jackie (David), grandchildren Jessica, Casey Ann, Charlee, CodyAnn, Marshall, Carly, Cassidy and great grandchildren,...

Michael C. Rooney

Michael C. Rooney

Mar 30, 2025

Michael C. Rooney was born on May 1, 1957, and passed away before his time on March 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Rooney and Charlotte McCafferty Myers, and siblings, Trenda Cooper and Chris Myers. He is survived by his son, Shawn (Nicole) Rooney, his brother, Russell (Jane) Myers, his niece, Jenya (Shawn) Whitesel and...

Gina Marie Freeman

Gina Marie Freeman

Mar 30, 2025

Gina Marie Freeman (1980 – 2025)

Gina Marie Freeman was a warm, smiling, and caring aunt, sister, and friend that always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Gina died unexpectedly on March 30, 2025, at Riverside Hospital due to complications from pneumonia.

Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she moved to Columbus, Ohio to study Culinary Arts at Columbus State...

Gene Lee Stauffer

Gene Lee Stauffer

Mar 30, 2025

Gene Lee Stauffer passed away on Sunday March 30, 2025. There are many things to say about Gene, Daddy, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle. He went to Ohio State to become a pharmacist, and at the same time, he became a passionate, devoted Buckeye fan. He never missed a football or basketball game until he was no longer physically able to go....