Obituaries

Darlene Karlosky

Aug 29, 2021

Darlene Karlosky, 65 yrs old, passed away following a long term illness. She will be deeply missed by many.

Darlene lived in Heath, Ohio with her niece Stephanie Domer-Shelley and nephew-in-law James Shelley, who cared for her along with the help from Licking County Hospice.

She was a graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, class...

Martha Glessner

Aug 26, 2021

On August 26, 2021, Martha Esther Glessner departed this earthly life, and entered her eternal home in Heaven by Grace through her Faith in her Risen Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Millard and Martha Glessner, and her sister, Dorcas E. Swanger (Robert).  She is survived by her sisters, Eunice (Norman)...

Lee Kimmel

Aug 25, 2021

Lee Allen Kimmel, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Aug. 25, 2021 at the age of 52. He was born Aug. 3, 1969 to the late Marti and Glenn Kimmel. He is the youngest of two siblings, Glenn II (Kim) Kimmel and the late Eva (Jeff) Keeler. Lee was an avid sports fan and loved...

Victor Shevtsov

Aug 24, 2021

Victor N. Shevtsov passed away on August 24, 2021 at The Laurels of Gahanna. Services will be held on Monday August 30, 2021 at the Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes Short North Chapel, 34 West 2nd Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201. The family will hold a service and receive guests from 5 pm to 7pm.

Gary Holbrook

Aug 24, 2021

Gary W. Holbrook, 64, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 24, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. He was born in Martin, Ky to Eugene Fegley and Ruth Holbrook-Fegley. Gary was a graduate of Marion Harding High School, class of 1975. Loved by many, Gary had a wonderful family around him that includes his wife Linda Holbrook, siblings Tammy...

Christopher Custer

Aug 24, 2021

Christopher W. Custer of Upper Arlington peacefully passed away on August 24, 2021 in Ohio State University Hospital. Chris was born in Lancaster on July 23, 1975. He was known for his big heart, his extreme kindness and his occasional and endearing goofy moments. He had many interests from enjoying the outdoors to being an avid reader. Chris never...

Sandra "Sandy" Coates

Aug 23, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Coates, 58, of  Waldo, Ohio went home to be with the Lord August 23, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Sandy was a  graduate of Northside Christian School and attended Campbellsville College and Franklin University.

She was preceded in death by her parents John Charles Coates and Mary McGuire Coates. She is survived...

Anthony Ruzas

Aug 21, 2021

ANTHONY MARTIN RUZAS, 74, son of Anton Ruzas (deceased) and Ethel Millslagle of Kewanee Illinois passed away peacefully at home on August 21 2021 in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.  He was attended by his wife of 41 years, Shelby Conrad.

No services are planned because of the pandemic. Tony really cared about public health and...

Edwin Stahura

Aug 21, 2021

After a long wonderful life of 91 years, Edwin passed away peacefully at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio on August 21st. Born and raised by his parents, Anthony and Lucy, he joined five siblings to begin his life in Rochester, NY where he called home. A graduate of Franklin High School, he pursued further education at St. Bonaventure University,...

Lucille Reed

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Lucille Reed was born on October 10th, 1929, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Davis in Philadelphia, Pa. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Friday, August 20th, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

Lucille accepted Christ and was a member of Wayland Temple Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. She was educated...

Vickie Cordell

Aug 20, 2021

(Vickie) Sue Cordell, 73, of Columbus, Ohio left us on August 20, 2021 and went home to be with the Lord after a short illness.

Sue is survived by her sisters Brenda (Bob) Ream of Clay City, Indiana and Linda Lewis of Greenwood, Louisiana; her brother Randy Cordell of Greenwood, Louisiana; her extended family Duane Huddleston, Joe...

Guy Nesham

Aug 18, 2021

Guy Joseph Nesham, of Westerville, OH, died Wednesday, August 18, under hospice care in his family's home, following extended complications from Covid-19.

Guy was born on October 31, 1945, in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, and moved to the United States with his family in 1954. Upon becoming a U.S. citizen, he proudly served his country as a Seaman...

Connie Fetters

Aug 18, 2021

Connie Lee Fetters, born September 26,1932, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 18, 2021.  She was surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren who had the privilege of singing one of her favorite hymns as she was ushered into heaven.

Connie was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and...

Jason "J." Spinks

Aug 18, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Spinks family announces that Jason “J.” John Spinks of Worthington, Ohio, went to be with his Lord during the early hours of Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Jason passed peacefully at the Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center at the age of 48. Jason was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada on March...

Lawrence Shin

Aug 17, 2021

Larry was born December 15, 1973 and passed away August 17, 2021.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Ashland, Ohio until he went and graduated from Philips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He completed his computer science and electrical engineering degree at Ohio State University. He worked at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio.

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Brian White

Aug 15, 2021

Brian Keith White (Nickname B-Dubb) was born on January 26, 1969, to the late Robert White Sr. and Dorothy White in Columbus, Ohio.  Brian gravitated to sports at an early age and played football for the Linden Eagles Little league team.  Brian continued on to play basketball l for Linden Mckinley High School and was a standout shooting guard....

Peter Riner

Aug 13, 2021

Peter Edward Riner September 3, 1953 to August 13, 2021

Pete was born at home in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. After several family moves in the 1950’s, the Riner family settled, in August of 1959, on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of West High School, class of 1971, Pete attended The Ohio State University....

Michael Clear

Aug 10, 2021

Michael “Mike” Dale Clear, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, died on August 10th, 2021 in his home.

He was born March 1st, 1943 in Ohio, a son of Dale Gerald Clear and Mary Jane Patterson Clear.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Dale Clear and his sister, Silvia...

Albert "Al" Foulger

Aug 10, 2021

Albert Neil Foulger, “Al”, age 90, passed away August 10, 2021 at Kobacher House. Born in Glasgow, Scotland April 30, 1931. When Germany started the Clydebank Blitz bombing of Glasgow in March, 1941, he moved to live with his grandmother in Largs in west Scotland. After high school and the 2-year mandatory military service (Royal Air Force), Al completed a...

Richard Thomas

Aug 10, 2021

(Richard) Todd Thomas, 49, of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on August 10, 2021.

Newark High School graduate, Todd was passionate about his views. Loved German Shepard dogs, music, remodeling, and building, and among many other things, a good story or joke.

Preceded in death by his father Donald G Thomas of...