Obituaries

Dec 6, 2020

Diana "Shayne" Lynn Dirlam, age 63, of Delaware, passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2020, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1957 in Mansfield, Ohio, and adopted by Robert and Linda Dirlam in February of 1958. Diana was a member of Genoa church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, trips to the beach, and spending time with her friends and grandchildren....

Dec 4, 2020

Grace Marie Thomas peacefully passed away at her home on December 4, 2020. She was 85 years old.  Grace was born in Lancaster, Ohio on December 23, 1934 to the late Granville Earl and Dorothy Thelma (McGonagle) Bowman. Grace was a beloved mother and grandmother to her three children and three grandchildren.  She leaves behind her daughter Sharon Thomas...

Dec 3, 2020

Cheri S. Rinehart (Stempien) passed away of breast cancer on December 3, 2020, at Kobacker House. She was born on March 17, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ted and Ruth Stempien.

She is survived by son Zach Rinehart (Corey), grandkids Michael Viera, Lily Rinehart, Macy Rinehart, brother Gary Stempien, and nieces and nephews Matt Stempien, Derek Stempien,...

Dec 3, 2020

Cathy Burns Mayo was born on November, 15 1952 in Brookville, Indiana to Joyce Ann Burns and John F. Burns. Cathy grew up in Brookville, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Bishop Watterson High School in 1970. After graduation, she started a family with her first husband, Joseph A. D’Amico. She later married James D. Mayo, and shared...

Dec 2, 2020

Jonathan Todd Kaiser Sept. 16, 1971-Dec. 2, 2020 from Columbus Ohio.

He was an OSU fan, loved playing keyboards and had a giggle that was contagious.

Preceded in death by his father, Milton D. Kaiser and brother, Donald Kaiser.

Survived by his two children Corey J. Kaiser and Haley R. Huffman-Kaiser, mother Diane G. Kaiser,...

Dec 1, 2020

Julia E Shirkey, age 92, a long-time resident of Toledo, Ohio. Julia died in Columbus, Ohio on Dec 1, 2020. Where she moved to be near her daughter Carolyn, after the death of her husband Stanley. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and George Bittner. Any donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangments by Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes....

Nov 30, 2020

Paul David Keel, of Columbus, Ohio, age 48, on Monday, November 30, 2020. Paul was born November 21, 1972 in London, Ohio to parents Thomas E. Keel and Nancy L Green Keel. Survived by wife Maria (Pisauro) Keel; children Layla and David Joseph Keel; grandchildren Kaizer Jospeh Keel and Willow Grace Keel; step-mother Beverly Ann (Kirk) Keel, Father-in-law Rick Joseph Pisauro;...

Nov 29, 2020

Ronald E. “Tiny” Butcher of Columbus, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 29, 2020, after a long fight with cancer. He was born on February 16, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents William and Jane Butcher. He was a 1969 graduate of Columbus North High School, and was very involved in planning their 50th...

Nov 28, 2020

John G. Herner, age 84, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Gaynell Herner and his oldest son Alan. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; children, Joseph (Terri) Herner, Rebecca Herner and daughter-in-law Robbie; 3 stepchildren, Greg Williams, Renee...

Nov 28, 2020

Karen A. Shiller, age 75, October 8, 1945 - November 28, 2020. Karen is preceded in death by mother Mable (Donald) Fouts and father Dane (Dottie) Snodgrass; also preceded in death by sister Linda (Dick) Jacobs; daughter Richelle Ann Hess.  Survived by her children Jamie Lynn, James Edward (Jill) Hess, Crystal Lee (Pat) Garrett and Catherine Sue Hess; sisters...

Nov 26, 2020

Reverend Father Raymond M. Larussa, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 72. Son of the late Angelo C. and E. Marie (Slaughter) Larussa, he was born on August 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by sisters Linda Green and Rita (Bill) Stepka; niece Tracy (John) Wickline and children Kyle and Emily; niece Christina (Keith)...

Nov 24, 2020

Michael Jaudon, was born on August 07, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio.  The fourth child born to the Harold F. Jaudon and Alma J. Jaudon-Collins.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He attended schools in the Dayton Public School System.

He departed this earthly world on November 24, 2020.  He is preceded...

Nov 24, 2020

Karen Mae Eckelbarger of Westerville, Ohio went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday November 24th, 2020 at the age of 74.  She passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home after courageously fighting a brain tumor. Karen was born on March 25th, 1946 in Butler, PA to her loving parents Carl A....

Nov 23, 2020

Naomi Ruth MacDonald left this world peacefully on November 23, 2020 at the incredible age of 100! She lived long enough that she was preceded in death by most everyone she grew up with– most notably her parents, William and Netti Hughes, sister Velma (Bob) Fear, her husband John, daughter-in-law Ginny, and many friends. She is survived by her children, Karen...

Nov 22, 2020

Richard “Rick” K. Wilson, 69, passed Sunday November 22, 2020 at his son’s home under hospice care.

He leaves behind his mother: Pauline (Steve) Gaskins; brother: Eugene (Cindy) Wilson; sons Bryan Wilson and Brent (Kim) Wilson; grandchildren: Triston Wilson, Joey Wilson, Kristin Wilson and Abby Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde...

Nov 21, 2020

Bernadette Vano passed away peacefully November 21, 2020 at the Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 68 from complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Born on March 4, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Nancy and Louis Vano, Bernadette was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, and attended the Ohio State...

Nov 21, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Felt, age 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 21, 2020. She was born on July 5, 1944, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Betty was then adopted by her parents Mary and Bob Hiscock, and was welcomed with open arms by her sister Shirley Witney, and adopted sisters Alice Coryell and Margret Janos.

Betty married John Manchor Jr., and...

Nov 20, 2020

Bonnie J (Warsmith) Valentine died at home peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on November 20, 2020. She was 79 years old. She was a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio and spent many years at the family home in the Old Beechwold neighborhood. Bonnie was a beloved mother of three and grandmother to three beautiful young ladies.  She...

Nov 19, 2020

Daniel Patrick Clark, 74, passed away November 19, 2020. Daniel was born March 17, 1946, to Charles Clark and Elizabeth Ann Clark nee Mills. Daniel was a proud US Veteran and retiree from Ford. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. Brother of (late) Rita Henderson, (late) Catherine Patricia Cipra, (late) Mary Alice Clark, Edna Clark Zielinkski, (late) Nora Sims,...

Nov 19, 2020

John Warren Blackburn, age 68, of Columbus, passed away November 19, 2020 at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Olivene (Stepp), wife of 46 years, Rita (Unger), and granddaughter Scarlett. John is survived by his children John Jr (Brittany), Angela (Robert) Messer, Kate (Tracy) Brigner,  grandchildren, Zackary, Gracyn, Lucas, Charlotte,...