Obituaries

May 30, 2021

Albina Kacmarsky, aged 89, of Columbus, passed away May 30, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in New Jersey, she raised four sons there with her beloved husband Bill until they moved to Norwalk, Ohio, where a fifth son was born.  She relocated to Columbus to be closer to family and continued an active life until age...

May 30, 2021

Barbara Richison Kelly, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. Born in St. Louis, MO in 1942 to Tom and Martha Richison, Barbara was a longtime resident of Clintonville and proud alumna of North High School.

She is preceded in death by her husband William Bryan Kelly in 1998 and sister...

May 29, 2021

Robert Anthony Hyle passed away unexpectedly at home on May 29, 2021.

Born in Columbus, Ohio to Shirley Erb and Gerald “Jerry” Hyle, he was 47 years old. Robert is survived by his children Kayla Hyle and Robert Hyle Jr. Parents Shirley (Jeff) Erb and Gerald “Jerry” Hyle. Grandparents William (Frances) Crego. Sibling David (Amanda) Hyle. Nephews Jordan...

May 28, 2021

William (Bill) Elliott Barker, 81, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to Heaven to be with his Lord & Savior on May 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Brown Barker, his mother, Margaret Agnes Orcutt., and his brother, Granville Purdum Barker.

He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on June 25, 1939.  Bill is...

May 26, 2021

Steven Paul Whalen, 54, of Upper Arlington, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Steven was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 16, 1966 to Fred Thomas and Nancy Ann. He was considered a Christmas present from his parents to his siblings! Steven graduated from Upper Arlington High School and became a painter...

May 25, 2021

Carol S. Triplett, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully, Tuesday May 25th at Wexner Heritage Village Hospice facility in Bexley, Ohio. She was born March 12, 1959 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Mary E. (Haley) Triplett and Robert S. Triplett.

She was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School in Bellefontaine, Ohio and Ohio Northern University...

May 23, 2021

Nancy Sue Bowen of Williamson, WV went to be with the Lord on May 23rd, 2021 at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, Ohio at the age of 65.

Nancy was the daughter of Millard Junior Bowen and Minnie Betty Ross Bowen and was born on February 8th, 1956 in Williamson, WV. She was one of...

May 21, 2021

Allison Webb Collamore

July 24, 1972- May 21, 2021

Allison Collamore, of Upper Arlington OH, died peacefully on May 21st . She was magical with flowers and was an accomplished photographer. She had a lifelong love of old homes and beautiful gardens and a newfound love for hairless cats. She had...

May 20, 2021

John Steven Evans, 69, of Upper Arlington, passed away on May 20, 2021. John was preceded in death by his father Jack Evans and survived by his wife Sarah Evans, mother Jane Evans, children John (Michelle) Evans, Jennifer (Andy) Wilkinson, grandchildren Lucy and Josie Evans, brothers Jeff (Linda) Evans, James Evans, brother-in-law’s Sherman Wentz, and David (Michelle) Wentz.

May 20, 2021

James Rodney MacMullen, 1944-2021, passed away peacefully with Carla, his loving wife of 55 years, and eldest son, Jim, by side. James is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Dorothy MacMullen, and brother, John MacMullen. He is survived by his wife, Carla MacMullen, three sons, Jim and Amy MacMullen, John and Kendra MacMullen, and Jeff and Kristina MacMullen, as...

May 20, 2021

Brody gained his wings May 20, 2021. A kid that loved to build things and play Nintendo. A young man that lived for roller coasters at Cedar Point and painting model cars. He had an obsession with Dodge Neons and Dodge Vipers. Brody was one of the best mechanics around. He could demolish a bag of Tootsie Roll Pop Drops....

May 19, 2021

Donald Britton Bowlin, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Britton and Gwendolyn (Fraley) Bowlin, his grandparents, multiple aunts and uncles. Don was born in Winchester Kentucky in 1945, after his father returned from World War II.

Don is survived by his wife,...

May 19, 2021

Don Barth, 85, of Trinity, FL passed away on May 19, 2021 at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio due to complications after an aortic rupture. Don was born on December 19, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret and Walter Barth.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Roy Barth.  Don was a resident of Trinity,...

May 19, 2021

Adam Richard Simpson 35, went home to be with Jesus May 19, 2021. Born in Delaware Ohio Adam was a graduate of Briggs High School.

He loved playing both football and basketball and was a huge fan of the Steelers and Lakers.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Vionnah.

He is survived...

May 18, 2021

Betty Jane Shelton O’Quinn passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 18. 2021.

Betty was born in Danville Virginia on November 29, 1947 to Oscar and Marie Shelton. She attended East Tennessee State University, where she met the love of her life, Dennis O’Quinn. Together they made a wonderful life with their four sons.

May 18, 2021

Miguel Angel Borundas, age 58, passed away on May 18,2021 at Monterey Rehabilitation Center in Grove City, OH.

He leaves 7 siblings; his sister Maria L. Crosthwaith (Gabino); his brothers, Jose C. Gabino, Jorge A. Gabino, Victor M. Gabino, Ruben E. Rodriguez, Raymond Guerrero and Rojelio Ochoa, Jr. along with numerous nieces and nephews and an abundance...

May 17, 2021

Sally Lou Grootendorst, age 68, of Reynoldsburg, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on May 17, 2021. She was born on November 4, 1952 to Charles Greene and the late Bonnie Greene in Washington State. Sally enjoyed time with her family and spending time at her camper in North Georgia. Sally is survived by her husband,...

May 17, 2021

Audrey was born the 3rd child of Vinton Otis Lockary and Violet Vera Blades Lockary in Sioux City, Iowa of March 2, 1931 at the Lutheran Hospital. She passed peacefully at her home on Monday morning May 17, 2021. She struggled the last 14 years with Parkinsons disease.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant...

May 14, 2021

Juanita Orpha Murphy (Brockman), age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born in Columbus on February 2, 1930 to the late Hugh and Orpha Brockman. She was a 1947 graduate of Linden McKinley High School. She was a member of Karl Road Baptist Church for over 50 years, serving in...

May 13, 2021

Brenda Joyce Wintle, age 71, passed suddenly on May 13, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Lee and Louise Leslie, brothers, David, Dee and husband Joseph. Survived by daughters, Teresa (Ray) Schneider, Lisa (Tim) Snodgres, sisters, Carolyn Thompson, Linda Willis, brother, Michael Leslie. Grandchildren, Amy, Tracey, Brittany, Jessica, 7 great grandchildren, and two special fur babies, Jax, Rusty.