Obituaries

Dorothy Russell

Dorothy Russell

Nov 15, 2020

Dorothy Rose Russell, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, died unexpectedly at her home Sunday, November 15, 2020. Rose was born March 17, 1961 to the late Dorothy “Dotte” L. (Turner) and Hal G. Russell in Decatur, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter Brooke M. Russell Burch, and siblings Hal J., Kevin S., and Lisa (Mary) L. Russell. She...

Cletus Randles

Cletus Randles

Nov 15, 2020

Cletus LeRoy Randles, was born March 26, 1938 and passed away November 15, 2020 in Coshocton, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing and being in his garden. Preceded in death by his mother, Francis Randles, father, Hilton Randles, sister, Barbara Brooks and son, Mitchell Randles. Survived by 3 daughters, Teresa (Danny) Appleby, Candace (Charlie) Walker and Shasta Dixon, 11 grandchildren and 17 great...

Merle Miller

Merle Miller

Nov 15, 2020

Merle Melvin Miller, age 93, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1927 in Massillon, Ohio to parents Clarence and Erma Miller.

He was a humble man, and was undoubtedly devoted to being the best father and husband he could be. Merle was an Army...

Ryan Sword

Ryan Sword

Nov 13, 2020

Ryan Nicholas Sword, age 42, of Clintonville, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio USA, died at home on November 13, 2020. Ryan was born July 2, 1978 at OSU to parents Harold and Debhi, and joined his sisters Lisa and Yvette, and brothers Nathan and "Nick", all who survive Ryan.

Ryan attended Columbus Public Schools, Duxberry Arts, Franklin Middle,...

Steven Graham

Steven Graham

Nov 13, 2020

Steven L. Graham, 63, of Mount Sterling, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 13th, 2020 at home. He was born July 2, 1957, in Mount Sterling, Ohio, the son of Robert and Carolyn (Crooks) Graham. Steve worked for many years as a very talented and creative florist, including owning his own flower shop and working at others. Steve’s passions...

Martha R. Bauer

Martha R. Bauer

Nov 9, 2020

Martha R. “Becky” Bauer, 10-year resident of Columbus, OH, formerly of Mitchell, SD, died, November 9, 2020. She was 70.

A private family service in celebration of Becky’s life will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home Clintonville Chapel. A livestream of the service will be available at 12 pm EST on November...

Chong Pok Leong (Andy)

Chong Pok Leong (Andy)

Nov 9, 2020

Chong Pok Leong (Andy), 59 years young, residing in Columbus, OH for the past 25 years, passed away early morning Monday November 09, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1961 in Taiping, Malaysia to parents Chong Kee Sung and Lee Kam Yoong. Andy was born with a generous humble heart, he opened up his home to every person...

Virginia Both

Virginia Both

Nov 8, 2020

Virginia Hurtado Both left this world peacefully at home with her family as sunlight and fresh air streamed into her room. Virginia never said a bad word about anyone. She made everyone she met feel welcome. Her generosity knew no bounds as she gave freely of herself to friends and strangers alike. Virginia resided in Hilliard, Ohio. Living a...

Lawrence Jones

Lawrence Jones

Nov 8, 2020

Lawrence Paul Jones, age 91.

Sunrise 10/22/29, Sunset 11/8/20

Born and raised in Newark Ohio, Larry was a graduate of Newark High School and The Ohio State University. He was a Korean War veteran serving as a radarman on the USS Fletcher 1948-1952. After graduating from OSU, he taught Industrial Arts, Math and Driver Education in Columbus Public...

Richard Barker

Richard Barker

Nov 8, 2020

Richard W. Barker son of Melvin and Dora Barker was born on August 5, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Westerville, Ohio on November 8, 2020.

He attended the Columbus Public Schools where he developed a love for the arts. Richard loved dancing, listening to music, and creating unique...

Hazel Meeks

Hazel Meeks

Nov 8, 2020

Hazel Maude Cooley Meeks was born July 2, 1948 in Richmond, VA. At an early age Hazel and her mother moved to Ashland, KY, where she was raised with her cousins Susan and Robbie Keeton. She received loving guidance from her maternal grandparents Aaron and Hazel Keeton, and aunt Maude Keeton. While living in Ashland, Hazel attended Booker T....

Betty Brunsman

Betty Brunsman

Nov 7, 2020

Betty Shaw Brunsman Obituary

On Saturday, November 7th, 2020, Betty Shaw Brunsman passed away at the age of 74.

Betty was born on February 20th, 1946 in Columbus. She received her bachelor's and master’s degrees from The Ohio State University.  She worked as a social worker for most of her professional life.  She also ran...

Jingjuan Zhou

Jingjuan Zhou

Nov 4, 2020

母亲生平简介

母亲周静娟,1936年2月27日出生于湖南湘潭,2020年11月4日逝世于美国俄亥俄州哥伦布,享年85岁。

母亲出生在一个书香世家,父亲周骏章,母亲颜碧荷。年幼时恰逢战乱,她常随父母四处逃难,生活艰苦动荡,在时断时续中完成了小学教育。中学先后在湖南岳阳中学和著名的周南女中读书,成绩优秀。1954年,母亲在长沙参加高考,第一志愿被清华大学电机系录取。母亲自幼兴趣广泛,在清华读书时,曾参加学校合唱团和清华女子排球队,大学生活过的紧张、丰富而又充实。

大学毕业时,正直国家开展轰轰烈烈的社会主义建设。母亲积极响应国家号召,于1959年和父亲主动放弃留京机会,一起奔赴边疆,进入内蒙古电力设计院工作。之后的二十多年,母亲把一生最好的时光献给了内蒙古的电力事业。

1982年,父亲因交通意外突然离世,这飞来横祸给母亲造成了终生无法愈合的伤痛。次年,母亲申请调离内蒙。几经周折,最后调入当时的北京华北电力设计院工作,直至1996年退休。

在华北电力设计院工作期间,母亲任劳任怨,兢兢业业,对工作认真负责,刻苦钻研技术,成为业务骨干。因此曾于1990、1994、1995三年三次赴莫斯科,代表单位参与两国合作谈判,以自己的专业知识和能力出色地完成了任务。这三次莫斯科之旅是母亲一生最美好的回忆。谈判之余,她和同事有机会饱览莫斯科的美丽风光,参观了红场、列宁墓、莫斯科大学、克里姆林宫大剧院等著名景点,还欣赏了歌剧,参观了美术馆,游览了涅瓦河.....这一切,对于读俄罗斯小说、唱苏联歌曲成长起来的母亲,无疑是一场文化盛宴,令她的俄罗斯情怀得到极大的满足。她曾以优美动情的笔墨,在《曾经的梦 ,曾经的歌》一文中,详细记录了这段美好经历。

1993年春,母亲第一次赴美,作为单位代表团中的技术顾问,与GE公司进行谈判。过后,她在小女儿的陪同下,游览了费城、华盛顿特区和纽约。

退休后,母亲有机会更多地从事她的个人爱好,除了前往国内、国外旅行,还参加北京老同学合唱团,每个周末都会和团友们一起练习,延续了她年轻时的爱好,并从中得到极大的乐趣。此外,她也积极参加体育运动,与邻居朋友们一起晨练,常常以优美的舞姿赢得大家的赞赏。退休后的母亲,生活更加多姿多彩。

2012年,母亲移居美国,开始了全新的生活。初到美国,年近八旬的母亲学习热忱依然不减,马上开始利用各种机会学习英文,并卓有成效,在短短几年时间就可以用简单英文和美国人沟通。同时,母亲也参加了当地的合唱团,广交朋友,积极参加当地社区的各种演出和文化活动。

母亲一生经历坎坷,体弱多病,但母亲吃苦耐劳,热爱工作,性格独立。无论在内蒙还是在北京,她在工作中绘制了许多蓝图。不仅如此,她也在内蒙古的工地上洒下过无数辛勤的汗水,让蓝图付诸实施,在事业上实现了自己少年时代的理想,为国家边疆的电气化建设奉献了自己的聪明才智。

在生活中,母亲兴趣广泛,热爱运动、音乐、旅行、写作、交友,利用一切机会积极扩展自己的生活领域,尝试各种新鲜事物,对世界保持着浓厚的好奇心和持久的关注。对于家人和周围的朋友,母亲总是细致周到,在生活工作各方面给予力所能及的关心和照顾,深得家人及朋友的尊敬和喜爱。

在这个非常时期,病魔夺走了母亲的生命。非常感谢Kobacker House临终关怀中心的完善照顾与看护,母亲走的安详、平静而又有尊严。

愿天堂没有病痛!愿母亲安息!

女儿: 范易弘,范易伟

2020年11月4日

Our mom Jingjuan Zhou passed away on November 4, 2020, in...

Amanda Clark

Amanda Clark

Nov 4, 2020

Amanda Dawn Clark was born June 27, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio passed away November 4th 2020 at the age of 39.  Amanda was a very loving and caring individual, she knew how to make you laugh with just a couple of words.  She was a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes.   Amanda was preceded in death by her...

Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

Nov 3, 2020

JOHNSON

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rebecca (Becky) Johnson (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on November 1, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family....

Nancy Hall

Nancy Hall

Nov 1, 2020

Nancy Hall     03-30,1944 November 1, 2020

My best friend who was always there to help me whenever I needed her.  Aunt Nancy always loved

Christmas because she loved their reaction to her gift of clothes.  Some loved them and some would say clothes again.

Nancy graduated Sacred Heart High School and retired from...

Robert Dimes

Robert Dimes

Nov 1, 2020

Robert Leslie Dimes was born August 30, 1966 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. He grew up in Thetford, Norfolk, England, was full of life and love to make people laugh. He worked for 18 years for CA Blackwell before meeting his future wife. After their marriage in 2004 Robert moved to Columbus, Ohio in the United States to...

Candace Rice

Candace Rice

Oct 31, 2020

Candace Rice, sunrise July 14, 1982, Sunset October 31, 2020. Candace was a loving mother and friend. Proceeded in death by her Mother Teresa Reedy and Sister Heather Stambaugh. Survived by her five loving children Tyler, Jacob, Sarah, Cayden, and Tessa, and many family and friends. Candace was a free spirit with a wild heart and an open road ahead. She...

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

Oct 31, 2020

Barbara 'Barb' A Brown, age 79, a resident of Grove City, Ohio.  Barb passed on October 31, 2020 at her residence. Barb was born on April 1, 1941. The eldest of two daughters to parents Adam Andrews and Barbara (Bobbie) White. Karen Christley is her younger sister.  She was born and raised in McDonald, Ohio and was a McDonald...

Diahann Lange

Diahann Lange

Oct 30, 2020

Diahann Marie Boyd Lange

Born: 9/15/1955. Date of passing: 10/30/2020, due to heart complications.

Diahann was a native of Savannah, GA. Her parents were Hollis F. Boyd Sr. and Marie Brower. Diahann was the third of ten children.

Diahann was raised in Greenville, SC. She attended Clemson University where she was a cheerleader....