Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Sylvia L. Thompson, age 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was born on May 31, 1957 in Oyster Bay, New York to parents Paul and Mary (nee Welch) Walters.

She is preceded in death by parents Paul and Mary Walters, brother Stephan Walters, sister Irene Wogan, and grandparents Fred and Muriel Welch....

May 1, 2021

Robert ‘Bob’ C. Robertson, age 69, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born on September 1, 1951, in Marietta, Ohio to parents Joseph and Anna Black Robertson. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe Robertson and Tom Asher, cousin Walter Black Jr. Survived by son Travis (Joey) Robertson; former wife Donna Robertson; sisters-in-law Cheryl Robertson and Mary...

Apr 29, 2021

Timothy L Sprague has passed on.

Tim is preceded in death by his mother Mary Gill (Momma D), his sister Dian Sprague, brothers Charles Sprague & Paul Sprague. Survived by his sister Delena Tyler. His children, not only did Tim father Ashley, Tim, Patrick, Makayla, Heaven, Anthony, and Charles, but he also opened his heart and home...

Apr 28, 2021

Elsie Ann Stevens, affectionately known as Greaty, Grandma, and mom to those close to her, passed away on April 28th peacefully in the comfort of her home. Born November 24th, 1937 to John and Bertha Gilliam in Columbus, Ohio. Elsie was the third daughter to be born to the Gilliam clan. More of a “tomboy” growing up, Elsie loved...

Apr 27, 2021

In Memory of Betty L. (Stanley) Vargo. On the evening of April 27, 2021 Betty went to her eternal resting place. Betty is now happily reunited with Andrew (Andy) N. Vargo Sr, her beloved husband of 24 years who passed away April 1982, and her stepson Andrew (Andy) N. Vargo Jr., from Gresham, England. She is also reunited with...

Apr 26, 2021

Eileen L. Frazier was born April 3, 1954 and was laid to rest April 26, 2021. Eileen was the youngest of Sterling and Eileen Davis’ ten children- Sterling, Melanie, Clarence, Lizzie, Bobby, Leroy, Richard, Kenny, Stevie, and Eileen.

She was a lifelong Jehovah witness, who devoted her life studying with the witnesses. Eileen attended the Kingdom Hall on Brown Road in Columbus, Ohio,...

Apr 24, 2021

Jennifer Persons, October 4, 1999 - April 24, 2021

Jenna Persons passed away after losing her battle with depression. She was homeschooled, and enjoyed a variety of activities growing up — soccer, softball, gymnastics, cheerleading, and horseback riding among them. She loved kids, and babysat for several families in the Galena area. Jenna worked at the Polaris...

Apr 24, 2021

Phyllis Elaine Gillan, affectionately known as “Philly”, to her loving husband “Bud”, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sat April 24th, 2021 in Westerville, Ohio at the age of 90. Phillis was the only child born to Perley and Mable Johnston on Dec 9th, 1930 in Quincy, Massachusetts.  She attended Quincy High School and later attended college for two...

Apr 24, 2021

James Ridinger Jr of Columbus, Ohio passed away on April 24, 2021 at the age of 52.  Survived by father Jim(Linda) Ridinger, Sister Stacy(Chris) Anderson, Brother Christopher Ridinger, Son James Ridinger, Daughter Courtney Ridinger, Granddaughter Luna Reynolds, Nephews Matthew Ridinger and Jordon Anderson, special friend Karen Michael, and the Mother of his children Jenean Ridinger.  He loved to fish and...

Apr 23, 2021

Robert Douglas Stuhlmuller, known as Stu or Bob to those who knew him well, passed peacefully away in his home surrounded by his loving family Friday, April 23.  Born on May 5th, 1941 to Harry and Lillian Stuhlmuller in Manhattan, New York, Bob and his 2 brothers Kim and Steve grew up in Springdale, Connecticut. In 1964, Bob graduated...

Apr 23, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” L. Worth, Jr., 84, a farm boy born September 27, 1936, in Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away on April 23, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

Larry was a kind, caring, and soft-spoken family man. Though well-grounded, he challenged gravity by fearlessly jumping out of airplanes as an Army paratrooper (1956-1959) and by excitedly co-piloting a Cessna on...

Apr 22, 2021

Charles “Chip” Pretzman, Jr., 64, born December 14, 1956 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio to Charles Pretzman, Sr. and Cecelia (Podd) Pretzman, passed away on April 22, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Chip was an inquisitive and curiosity-driven man with a wide-ranging spectrum of interests and hobbies, a wry sense of humor, and a compassionate heart that drove him to...

Apr 22, 2021

GLOVER

Stephen Leroy Glover, Sr. age 67, passed away on April 22, 2021, in Columbus, OH. Born July 25, 1953, to parents William and Alma Glover in Lima, OH. Preceded in death by parents, son Stephen L. Glover, Jr. Survived by partner Carrie Rowe Glover; children Kayin Glover and Nathaniel Phillips; grandchildren Akeel Glover, Jontez White, Paul...

Apr 20, 2021

Jeffrey Paris Sherman (“Jeff”, “JP”), 68, passed away April 20, 2021. He was born August 28, 1952, in Elmira, NY, the first child of Bella Paris Sherman and Malcolm D. Sherman. Jeff graduated from Towanda Area High School, PA in 1970 and graduated from Miami University, OH with a Bachelors of Science in Education in 1974. He then studied...

Apr 19, 2021

Jeremy Thomas Letzelter, age 44, left us so young and unexpectedly on April 19, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1977. Jeremy was loved by all with his incredibly big heart, calming and easy-going temperament, generous soul, sense of humor, and the warm smile he always wore. In hard times and in good, Jeremy always turned to God...

Apr 19, 2021

Obituary for Karren Lascola (Shook)

Karren Lee Lascola was born May 6, 1953, in Columbus, OH to Arthur Prince Shook and late Betty Ann Travis (Hampton). She departed this life on April 19, 2021, at the age of 68. Karren attended Champion Middle School, East High School, Columbus State University, and became an employee for Ross Laboratory....

Apr 18, 2021

Minta Diane Porter McMillion 70 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April, 18th 2021 at Kobacker House.  She was born on January 31st, 1951 at White Cross Hospital in Columbus to the late Richard and Catherine (Roberts) Porter.  She is survived by her husband of 39 years Dennis McMillion, brothers Richard (Patricia) of Okmulgee,...

Apr 17, 2021

Sally Ann Weber, age 54, beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2021 with her daughter Josie and brother Phil at her side after a short but hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Sally was born January 23, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio.  She grew up and graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in...

Apr 14, 2021

Mark Kyle Axe born May 18, 1944 in Wooster, OH to Delbert Grover Axe and Gladys Margaret (Mountford) Axe peacefully passed among family on April 14, 2021. Mark is survived by siblings Dian Panning of PA, Steven Axe, Kathleen Axford and Nancy Archer of OH. He is also survived by niece, Juli and nephews, Eric, Brian, David and Daniel....

Apr 14, 2021

Roy W. Radcliff, born March 13, 1934, in Parkersburg, WV passed away on April 14, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Roy H. Radcliff and Doris Radcliff (Drain), wife Betty, and eldest son Timothy.

Roy was the youngest of three sisters that have passed away as well, Francis, Jack, and Coralee. His...