Obituaries

Mar 4, 2021

Howard Grant Crane, 80, loving husband, father, and grandfather, dear friend, teacher and scholar of Ottoman and Islamic art and architecture, died of COVID pneumonia on March 4, 2021. Howard was born February 16, 1941, in Ridgewood, NJ, to Howard and Edna Crane. In 1960, he met his wife of nearly six decades, Meral Galin, while building a low-water...

Mar 3, 2021

Sean A. Washington, age 51, passed away on March 3, 2021.  He was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  Preceded in death by his stepfather David Barrett, grandmothers Barbara Johnson and Wilma Green.

He is survived by mother, Deborah Washington Barrett, father Anthony Bush  children Tevaraus and Shanti Davis, La’Sean, Alijah and Aniya Washington and sisters Dawne Barrett, Shelona...

Mar 2, 2021

James Eugene Myers, age 71, of Coldwater, Ohio died on March 2, 2021 at OSU Hospitals in Columbus, Ohio after a short illness. He was born on May 31,1949 in Muncie, Indiana to parents Herbert Myers and Martha A Clouse. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Brenda Fields, brother-in-law Paul Flatter, and step-mother Betty Myers. He is survived by...

Mar 1, 2021

Brendon Chapman, age 15, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in Magnetic Springs, Ohio. He was born on October 5, 2005 to father David Lee Chapman and mother Ashley Ann Marie. Brendon attended North Union Middle School and will be greatly missed by his friends.

Brendon was a well-mannered and very loving person and will be...

Feb 23, 2021

Donald R. Stansberry, 76, passed away February 23, 2021 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born November 5, 1944 in Eubank, KY to the late Joe and Christine (Sneed) Stansberry.

Don is survived by wife of 57 years, Wanda (Bennington) Stansberry, daughter Katrina (Clark), grandchildren Natasha, Laura (Brian), and Matthew; great-grandchildren Allison and Cheyenne; special nephew...

Feb 22, 2021

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Randles, age 71, passed away Feb 23, 2021 with family by his side. He was born Feb 8, 1950. Preceded in death by parents Paul and Jeanne Randles. Survived by wife Candy; children Kimberly (Eric) Pilya, Jeffrey Randles, Jodi Moore and Jim Moore; 9 grandchildren; dog Tabi. Larry retired as Vice-President of Buckeye Ready Mix after 45...

Feb 22, 2021

Francisco Pancho Cardoso, passed away February 22, 2021, at OSU James Cancer Hospital. He was born October 4, 1966 in Izucar de Matamoros Puebla - Mexico to Bestoldo Cardoso and Baldomera Martin. Pancho worked in construction for many years. Pancho will be dearly missed and is survived by his loving wife Lorenza Lopez, their sons Christian and Kevin, who...

Feb 22, 2021

William Carl “Bill” Robinson passed away gently in his sleep on February 22, 2021 in Delaware, Ohio, after rallying against COVID-19 for the past two weeks.  Bill was born on November 12, 1931, in Virginia, Minnesota to Alice (Bjorklund) and Robert Lincoln Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Attorney Robert Kenneth Robinson.  Bill...

Feb 21, 2021

Barbara Hale Jones, 96, passed from this life with family by her side, on February 21, 2021.

She will be deeply missed by her children Chad (Barbara) Hale, Sarah (Mike) Eckholt, Olina (Peter) St.Onge, Cathy (George) Davis, Cindy (Don) Seeley, friend who became like a daughter Joanne Eubanks, her grandchildren Jerry, Clint, Natalie, Scott, Leah, Noah, Nicole,...

Feb 21, 2021

Benjamin ‘Anthony’ Sanidad, IV, age 19, left this life on February 21, 2021. Born May 2, 2001 in Marion, Ohio to father Benjamin Sanidad, III and mother Heather Altshuler. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Jack Robinette and Benjamin C. Sanidad, Sr. Esther R. Sanidad, Ignacio C. Hernando and Nicholasa L. Hernando; grandfather Russell Hamrick. Survived by parents Heather and...

Feb 21, 2021

BEATRIZ EUGENIA SANDOVAL

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Beatriz Eugenia Sandoval passed away suddenly on 02.21.2021 due to a hemorrhagic stroke she suffered while at her home in Columbus, OH. She was rushed to the hospital early on 02.20.2021 and passed away early the next day. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2021

Brittany Murphy, age 27, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Saturday February 20, 2021 at St. Ann’s Hospital. Brittany was born to Sheila and Harold Murphy. Brittany was a free spirted soul who loved her kids. Brittany graduated from ECOT after having her first child. Brittany had many achievements through her life during school. Brittany was an artist and...

Feb 18, 2021

Mary Elaine (Howard) Brown was born June 3, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio.  Mary Elaine was the eldest of four children (Alan, Faye and Gayle) born to William Howard and Bernice Orr.  Mary attended East High School with the class of 1963. Mary Elaine married Robert Brown and they had three children:  Sonya Denise, Geoffrey Robert and Damon.  After her daughter Sonya passed away unexpectedly, Mary raised her grandson Tyler....

Feb 16, 2021

Richard Karl Elliott, 92, of Worthington, OH, passed away on February 16 after a period of declining health.

From playing football for Woody Hayes to sharing the stage with Hal Holbrook, our dad lived a large life. Over time his performances played out in the courtroom, but his prize role was that of being a father, grandfather...

Feb 16, 2021

Hessie M. Jones of Westerville, Ohio passed peacefully on February 16, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Kite, Kentucky on November 2, 1932 to Wille D. and Evaline (King) Hall.

Hessie was a dedicated mother and educator first and foremost. She loved children, which was a large part of why she chose...

Feb 15, 2021

Brian Morris Petley, 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 from ongoing health issues.  He passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Brian was born on August 25, 1958 in Fitchburg, MA to Earl Vincent Petley and Susan Marion Petley (both deceased).

He was a loving husband for 37 years...

Feb 14, 2021

Jeff F. Hilson, age 74, died on February 14, 2021 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff was born on November 17, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Jeff and Jeanne Hilson who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was baby Jeff IV who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife of 46 years,...

Feb 13, 2021

SWINT Nicklos Victor, born April 16, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Saturday February 13th, from unknown causes, at the age of 47.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Garnett Swint; his daughter April Harrison, and grandson Noah.  He is survived by his siblings; Steve Swint, Sue (Ron) Stewart, Connie (Steve) Surrency, Cecil Swint,...

Feb 13, 2021

Eugene Carl Lynd, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on February 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife Carmen and daughter Suzanne. He is survived by his daughter Clare (Marqis), brother Chuck (Sheila), sister Connie (Roger), cousin Jay (Mary), sister-in-law Marge, grandchildren Jonah, Isaiah, and April, god-grandson Charlie, and a large extended family.

Feb 11, 2021

Linda J. Smith, 81, of Westerville OH, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at The Laurels of Worthington. Linda was born July 31, 1939 to Ora and Elizabeth Smith in New Boston, OH. A lifelong student, Linda began her academic career at Toledo University and graduated from Franklin University with a business degree in...