Robert Michael Blakey III
Aug 13, 2025
Robert M. Blakey III ObituaryOctober 22, 1962 – August 13, 2025
Born in Upper Arlington, Ohio, on October 22, 1962, to Robert M. Blakey II and Dottie Blakey, Rob spent his early years in Upper Arlington before the family moved to Boardman, Ohio where he graduated from Boardman High School in 1981.
Rob earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wittenberg...
Barbara Esther Stuhlmuller
Aug 13, 2025
Barbara Esther Foley-Stuhlmuller
January 29, 1939 — August 13, 2025
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Barbara Esther Foley-Stuhlmuller, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 86.
Barbara was born on January 29, 1939, in Paoli, Indiana to Robert and Ida Faye (Kendall) Gofourth. On December 16, 1960, she married Dewey Elmer Foley, Jr. They raised three...
John A. Ioia Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
John A. Ioia, Jr. passed away in Columbus, Ohio August 11, 2025. John was born to John A. Ioia, Sr. and Mary Ann (nee Maraffa) Ioia on May 13, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. John was predeceased by both parents as well as maternal grandparents Sebastion and Carmella (nee Donato) Maraffa. He is survived by many cousins. John attended Sacred Heart...
Bette Frances Shelton
Aug 11, 2025
Bette Frances Holliday Shelton, 80, a long-time resident of Marion, Ohio, died Monday morning (August 11, 2025) in Zanesville, Ohio, at her home, where she had resided for the past six months.
Mrs. Shelton was born October 20, 1944, in Marion to Denver W. and Betty J. Bricker Holliday. On July 31, 1965, in Marion, she married A. Dennis Shelton, who...
Marilyn Ann Crossley
Aug 11, 2025
Marilyn Ann (Wilson) Crossley, 86, passed away on August 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was a proud graduate of South High School Class of 1957, where she was a cheerleader and Class Secretary. She spent many years helping to organize reunions of this tight-knit class.
In 1963, she married Allen Crossley, her high school sweetheart. Their life...
Charles Edward Vagt
Aug 10, 2025
Chuck E. Vagt (Shorty) age 68 died Sunday August 10, 2025 at his home. He was the owner of Vagt Construction. He graduated from Northland High School in 1974 and was a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in business. Chuck was involved with several memberships including being the president of the Corvette Club and a member...
Sharon L Grimes
Aug 9, 2025
Sharon L. Grimes, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the age of 89, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her life was a testament to kindness, patience, and unconditional love.
Born on December 9, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, Sharon grew up with a deep appreciation for family and simple joys. She graduated from St. Joseph...
Jeremiah Griffin
Aug 8, 2025
Jeremiah Griffin, 90, passed away August 8, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Jeremiah was born in Mobile, Alabama.
Jeremiah is survived by son Jerry Griffin who has 2 daughters and 3 grandkids and son Jerome Simington who has daughter Devyon Coleman.
Jeremiah was a hard working man and met many friends when he worked at Buckeye Steel, Huntington Bank, Pritchard Cleaning service,...
Mike Burleson
Aug 8, 2025
Mike Burleson, age 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 8th, 2025, leaving behind enough books and magazines to start a small to medium-sized library and enough construction materials in his garage that would turn any contractor green with envy.
Mike is survived by his wife, Debby Burleson, his sons, Todd and Evan, grandchildren, Aubrey Burleson, Clay Burleson, Drew...
Jerry Alan Emerick
Aug 8, 2025
Born September 18, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry was the third of eight kids born to Gerald and Marjorie Emerick. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Suzan Tarnoff, Jane Perry and Dan Emerick, and survived by siblings John, David, Polly and Tina Emerick as well as a large, extended family.
A mischievous child, Jerry loved erector sets,...
Joyce Ruth Parsons
Aug 7, 2025
Joyce Ruth Rodock Parsons, 76, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Columbus, Ohio, on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio, Joyce graduated from Columbus North High School in 1967 and went on to attend the Ohio State School of Cosmetology. She later built a 47-year career at the Chemical Abstracts Society, where her...
Stanley Bernard Swisher
Aug 6, 2025
Stan valued his family, hard work, his country and serving God. His favorite Bible verse was “Trust in the Lord” (Proverbs 3:5).
Stan grew up in Spencerville, Ohio, the son of Bernard Elmo Swisher (“Bud”) and Guytanna Mae (“Guy”) (nee McClure). He loved living and working on the farm and helping his father with his business, Swisher Tree Service. He was...
Brent Alan Milby Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
Brent Alan Milby Sr., 55, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 5th 2025. Preceded in death by his brother, Rick Milby, survived by his parents, Arick & Sondra Milby, life partner, Jhana Morrow, Siblings, Cindi Sergent, Butch (Michelle) Milby, Tim (Connie) Milby, Children, Brandon (Rebecca) Milby, Brent Alan Milby Jr. (BAM), Blade Milby, Grace Milby, Corey Johnson,...
Robert Eugene Napper
Aug 2, 2025
Robert E. Napper
December 29, 1942 - August 02, 2025
Bob Napper of Baltimore, Oh. Passed away at home surrounded by family.
Bob was born December 29, 1942 in Rutland, Ohio to Joe and Bessie Napper. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Louise Napper of Baltimore, Oh., son Bobby (Holly) Napper of Roanoke, Virginia, daughters Thresa (Tom) Alexander of Carroll, Oh., Sharon Taylor of...
Tara Marie Wright
Aug 2, 2025
Tara Marie Wright (Francis) “Bubbles,” age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ricky Alan Francis and Terry Lynn Toner (Bilby).
Tara began dating the love of her life, Matthew Wright, on October 3, 1999, and they were married on October 4,...
Polly B Stivers
Aug 1, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Polly Bernice Stivers, 80, of Columbus, Ohio entered into rest on Friday, August 1, 2025 alongside her husband of 60 years, Gerald (Gary) Stivers.
Polly was born on September 24, 1944 in Jacksboro, Tennessee, and she moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1962 at the age of 18. She worked as a carhop at Michael’s...
Georgia Sharon Gardner
Jul 31, 2025
Georgia Sharon Gardner, a fiercely independent, intelligent and informed woman of many talents and a true force to be reckoned with, died of congestive heart failure and metastatic renal cell carcinoma on July 31st, 2025, at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, OH, where she had entered hospice care three weeks prior. She was 75.
Born in New Orleans, LA...
Charles Michael Burleson
Jul 30, 2025
Charles Michael Burleson, age 21, of Columbus passed peacefully on July 30, 2025 after a 2year, hard fought battle with cancer. Charlie was named after his great grandfather. He was a sweet, independent baby with an old soul. Family was all-important: he took pride in being a big brother to Drew and Ben, a loving son to Becca and Todd,...
Jonathan (Jon) Louis Dalle
Jul 30, 2025
Jon went to be with his heavenly father early in the morning on Wednesday July 30th, 2025. He was born in Brockport, New York to his parents Mike and Angela Dalle on September 23, 1992. Jon grew up in Albion, New York where he went to school and learned to love playing hockey for Tri-County Youth Hockey. He battled and...
Rita L Howell
Jul 29, 2025
Rita L (Michael) Howell age 72 of Grove City, Oh joined eternal life Tuesday July 29th, 2025.
Rita was born October 8th,1952, in Columbus, Oh to Paul W Michael Sr and Virginia C (Ross).
Rita was married to Curtis Howell and welcomed a daughter Ashley. Rita was a graduate of Central
High School class of 1970, she was also a graduate of Mount...
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