Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

Janet Mathes, loving Mother, Grandmother and Faithful Servant

Janet Mathes, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Worthington Christian Village.

Janet was a faithful wife, loving Mother & devoted Grandmother to 12 grandchildren. She will be remembered for her great smile and compassion. Janet loved her family and was a loyal & faithful...

Jun 25, 2021

On June 25, 2021, everyone’s best friend, Gerald Reeves left this world and made his way to the next. Incapable of using his “inside” voice, the heavenly greeting committee heard him from a mile away.

Gerry is survived by: his sister-in-law Cathern (Reeves) Henline, nephew Colin Reeves, and niece Jordyn Reeves of Bluffton, SC. His brother Steven Reeves, mother Marlene (Charnisky) Reeves, and...

Jun 23, 2021

Jacey Louise Knapp, 21 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was at home surrounded by her family. Jacey was born November 24,1999 to Janet Turner (Knapp) and James Knapp. She is survived by her brothers James (Erica) Knapp Jr, Jaret Knapp, Coty (Whitney) Bays, sister Jasmine (Jamar) Knapp, and sister/cousin Allexus (Dustin) Scott. Nephews...

Jun 20, 2021

Kimberly Denise Fankell, age 44, joined her Mommy in Heaven on June 20, 2021.

Kim loved spending her time outdoors in her garden and playing with animals. She also enjoyed time spent in the kitchen baking and cooking for those she loved.

She is survived by her Daddy Robert Fankell, three sisters Terri (Tim) Townsend,...

Jun 19, 2021

Mrs Irene Ann Kaeding, the daughter of the late Louis and May Pelletier of New York City, born October 16, 1928 in Manhattan NYC.  She grew up in The Bronx, NYC, baptized, confirmed, and married at the First Lutheran Church of Throgs Neck; schooled at PS 14, Christopher Columbus High School and was graduated from Hunter College in Manhattan,...

Jun 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” Eugene Deis, 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on June 19th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and beloved dog, Sassy. Bob was born April 26, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to Marie (Buehler) Deis and Alfred E. Deis. He graduated from Chaminade High School (1958) in Dayton and The Ohio State University. Bob was...

Jun 17, 2021

Sheryl Foti passed away on June 17th, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1950 to John W. Slyh and Marylou Dodd Slyh of Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School Class of 1968, a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, and a lifelong resident of central Ohio.

Sherry was a member of Jersey Baptist...

Jun 17, 2021

Ritchie Edward Smith, age 68, passed away suddenly, Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by father, George Robert Smith.

Survived by mother, Martha Elizabeth Webb-Smith. Wife, Anita Baca; brother, Robert Smith; Brother, Doug Smith; daughter, Tabitha Chesser (Mike); daughter, Celea Drake (Geoffrey); stepdaughter, Connie Baca. Grandchildren Nicholas Chesser; Anthony Chesser; Lux Drake; Mara Baca-Shafer;...

Jun 16, 2021

Robert J. Walz, 98, died June 16, 2021. Born in Newark, Ohio to Charles and Sarah Walz. He is preceded in death by his 5 siblings, his wife Barbara and previous wife, Jean. He was a WWII veteran who served 3 ½ years under the command of Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. Patton in the European Theater. He participated in...

Jun 14, 2021

Jenay Crawley was unexpectedly taken from us on June 14, 2021. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 2, 1998. Jenay was a dedicated and devoted mother to her children Jabril, Jamella and Yasmin. She had a smile that would light up any room. Jenay graduated valedictorian from Bridgescape Academy at the age of 16. She then attended...

Jun 13, 2021

Genie Brown at age 94 passed away from this life on June 13th at approximately 12:27 am at his residence in Columbus Ohio.

Genie Brown was born November 5th 1926 in Canton Mississippi to Nathaniel and Earline Shield Brown. Genie Brown worked at general motors plant in Defiance, Ohio for 26 years. He also accepted Christ and...

Jun 11, 2021

William E Davis Jr. (Bill) (Billy), passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54. He was born on September 29, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Diane Davis. He is preceded by his father-William Davis, brother-Jeff Davis, Mother-Diane Davis, and Niece-Lacie Davis in heaven. He is survived by his sister Shirley Rodriguez (Hope) and his daughters, Tanya Robertson...

Jun 10, 2021

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Robert  Lee Strayer, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age  of 78.

Bob was born October 3, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel and Nora (Miller) Strayer. Bob grew up loving sports, playing basketball through  high school and was a record setting bowler. Following his 1962 graduation from...

Jun 10, 2021

Edward F. Thurkettle (76) passed away June 10, 2021 in Westerville Ohio, following 16 months (through the pandemic) in hospitals and rehab/skilled care facilities for cancer and circulatory complications. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thurkettle, mother, Rosemary Thurkettle, brothers Frank Jr. and Richard Neal.  He is survived by his son, Jason Edward Thurkettle, granddaughter, Jessica...

Jun 6, 2021

James (Popeye) Daugherty of Clintionville passed away, surrounded by those who loved him, at Riverside Hospital on June 6, 2021 after a sudden illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio.

He came to Columbus as a young man on his own, seeking out jobs to support himself. He met a man who hired him to paint a...

Jun 5, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Goldberg (Fulton/Dorsey), 65, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Riverside Methodist hospital, Columbus, OH.

She was born in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late William and Alice Fulton.

Sandy will be fondly remembered as a hard worker, achiever, and someone with both a strong personality and...

Jun 5, 2021

Kimberly Iverson recently passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanne (Andrews) Iverson. She relocated numerous times in support of her father’s career with the DuPont Company. Kimberly "Kim" graduated from High School at Collegiate in Richmond, Virginia. She was intrigued by both the arts and the sciences. She...

Jun 5, 2021

Susan Jane (McLeish) Drake, 76, of Grove City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021. She passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on August 17, 1944, in Woodsfield, Ohio, to late Charles Edward and Myrtle Florence (King) McLeish. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...

Jun 2, 2021

Martha Ellen (DeBruyne) Douds, 60, of Lancaster OH, passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1961 in Beloit, Wisconsin to the late Carol (Corpe) DeBruyne and Henry DeBruyne Jr.

Martha graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1979 and Viterbo University in 1984 with...

Jun 1, 2021

Mike passed away at home from a sudden medical emergency at the age of 63 and is now experiencing the joy of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Two of Mike’s great passions were capturing nature through a camera lens and treasuring his many friends.  Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Lois Flynn. Survived by sister Paula...