Obituaries

Yvonne Weiser

Feb 15, 2020

Yvonne Roberta (Durant) Weiser, 91, of Granville, OH, passed away on Feb. 15 in her home at the Middleton Senior Living facility.

Yvonne was born on May 17, 1928 in Buffalo, NY, the youngest child of Henry and Agnes (Melanson) Durant. An avid reader, she early on developed her lifelong love of learning. She attended business school after...

William Haynes

Feb 13, 2020

HAYNES

William 'Bill' Calvin Haynes, 73, passed away February 13, 2020 in Dublin, Ohio. Born April 2, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to predeceased parents William and Remanda Matthews Haynes. Survived by former wife Donna Haynes; step-children Steven (Toyia) Hairston and Shannon Spence; grandchildre Marquise, Zionna, Zaria, Za'Mya and Desiree. Bill was a long time employee of Tony's...

Rick Rodawalt

Feb 13, 2020

Richard “Rick” Rodawalt, age 61, of Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1959 in Fremont, Ohio where he grew up with his mother Betty, brother Robert “Bob”, and sister Bonnie Jo. At eighteen years old Rick enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served a full term as an air traffic...

Wayne Evans

Feb 12, 2020

Wayne Evans, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1941 to parents Clarence and Margaret (Barnes) Evans in Evansville, Indiana.

Throughout life Wayne was involved in many different organizations, in his younger years he served in the Indiana National Guard, and was the...

Stuart Tongret Jr

Feb 10, 2020

Irvin Stuart Tongret Jr., age 60, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2020. Stuart was a Master Carpenter, enjoyed fishing every chance he got, and was also an avid collector and dealer of art pottery.

Stuart is preceded in death by his parents Faye and Ross DeWalt, father Irvin S. Tongret Sr., sister Karala...

Beverly Lagore

Feb 10, 2020

Beverly J. “Mamaw” Lagore, age 77 yrs, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully with her family at her home on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Born January 17, 1943, in Bedford, Indiana to the late Glendora Kinser. Beverly was a dedicated and hardworking COTA bus driver for the city of Columbus for over 20 years. Beverly loved her time...

Billy Blake

Feb 9, 2020

Marine Veteran, Billy Adene Blake, age 88, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2020.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents William and Evelyn Blake, brothers Pete, Gene, and Roy, daughter Patricia Blake Reed, and son-in-law Melvin Wardrup.

Billy is survived by his wife Phyllis just...

Kenneth Van Dyke

Feb 9, 2020

VAN DYKE

Kenneth L. Van Dyke, 89, born January 24, 1931, arrived in Heaven on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Survived by his second wife Jane, children Gary (Sandy), Becca Gueulette (Joe Rodenfels), John (Michelle), Julie Krueger (Todd), Mike (Susan), step-daughters Valerie Hayes and Sue Neitzke; 16 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great grandchildren.  Siblings Rita Hamm...

Jeffrey Fairbanks

Feb 9, 2020

Jeffrey Lee (Jeff) Fairbanks passed away February 9, 2020 at his residence.  He was 58.  Jeff was born April 9, 1961 in Columbus.  He was a member of the Groveport-Madison High School class of 1979.  He held several positions during his working career including those of warehouse worker/warehouse manager at The Living Room/Sofa Express in Columbus, a roofer in...

Robert Kruger

Feb 7, 2020

Robert Kruger, 54, died February 7th, 2020 at his home in Columbus, Ohio, after an illness.

Rob was born on May 3rd, 1965 in Streator, Il to Jeanne and Elmer Kruger. He married Diana Kruger (Fairall) on September 24, 1994. In his spare time he enjoyed seeing movies and working in his yard. He is survived by...

Steven Clark

Feb 6, 2020

Steven Perry Clark, 64, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Ashland Kentucky. He was born on April 23, 1955 to Thelma Chambers in Columbus Ohio.

Steve enjoyed three main things in his life. His first love has always been spending time and traveling with his Daughter Cynthia Clark, being a part of Buckeye Nation, and...

Harley Miller

Feb 6, 2020

Harley Preston Miller age 83 passed away Thursday Feb.6th 2020 in Columbus,Ohio. Born May 15th 1936 in Waverly, Ohio. Veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Retired after 25 years  from Leibert Corp  Delaware,Ohio.

Preceded in death by wife Carol, parents Harley and Gladys (Benson) Miller and 9 brothers and sisters.

Survived by son...

Howard Graves

Feb 5, 2020

Howard Burt Graves, age 95, passed away on February 5, 2020. Born May 10, 1924, in Rome, New York, son of the late Howard and Ernestine Graves. Howard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Along with his wife, Mary (deceased), Howard raised their seven children in Beechwold, where for years had his insurance agency. Howard was a proud...

Luana Cunningham

Feb 4, 2020

Luana (Lani) Cunningham, age 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020. She was born on October 4, 1937, to parents Edward W. Zipf and Elizabeth M. Weber in Galion, Ohio. Her colorful personality and warming smile will be missed by everyone she encountered.

Lani is preceded in death by her father Edward W....

Joseph Buza

Feb 3, 2020

Joseph Alexander Buza, age 82, of Canal Winchester, passed away on February 3, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1937 to parents Victor and Loretta Buza in Barton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Nancy H. Buza, and many loved ones and friends.

At this time the services are still being planned and will be...

DeAnna Carone

Feb 2, 2020

DeAnna Renee Carone (formerly Donna (Graggs) Stewart), 63, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at  Kobacker House after a brief but stoic battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH and a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School. She had a streak of creativity which she liked to express in poetry, sketches, and knitting. She also...

Linda Brentlinger

Feb 2, 2020

BRENTLINGER

Linda Lee Brentlinger 2-23-1950 went to be with the Lord 2-2-2020. Preceded in death by parents Jason and Ruth Brentlinger. Survived by siblings Jeffrey L. Brentlinger (Janey), Marsha Coen (Jim) and Sandee Brentlinger. Nieces Angie Willis (Robby), Ron Carpenter II (Laura), Jessica Carpenter (Anthony). Great nieces Jessica Carpenter, Diana Carpenter, Amber Carpenter, Hailey Carpenter, Ally  Willis. Great nephews...

Judith Rayburn

Jan 31, 2020

Judith Ann Rayburn, 75 died peacefully at Otterbein Gahanna Senior Life Neighborhood on January 31, 2020

Born in Columbus on April 4th, 1944

Preceded in death by her parents Forrest Raduege and Marion Wetzel

She enjoyed the outdoors, reading, animals and her beloved horse Connie

Beth Hoskins

Jan 31, 2020

Beth Marlene Hoskins was the mother of three boys, Charles, Alex, and Daniel Hoskins.

She was loved by those who knew her. She was an immeasurable influence on anyone she got to know, always a gracious host to friends, and stood up for those who had been wronged. She was always offering food and beverage to anyone...

Melissa Frazier Murphy

Jan 30, 2020

Melissa Ann Frazier Murphy, 57, passed away January 30, 2020 at 11:41pm at Ohio State University East Hospital- Wexler Center.  The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at ICU- Ohio State University East Hospital- Wexler Center for their kind and loving souls and their medical wisdom while nursing and doctoring Melissa.

She was born March 2,...