Susan J Wendell
Jan 24, 2026
Susan J. Wendell
August 1, 1942 – January 24, 2026
Just as the snow began to fall on Saturday evening Susan “SJ” Wendell, 83, passed away peacefully at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Susan was born in Ripley, WV, the only child of Helen and Howard “Win” Wendell. She graduated from St Mary’s High School in St Mary’s, WV in 1960...
Carole Ann Gantt
Jan 24, 2026
Carole Ann Gantt 76, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lorraine Levering, father Earl Caliver, husband Ronald Collins, and step granddaughter Lilly Owens.
She is survived by the light of her life, her son Troy (Sharon) Gantt, stepchildren Kathleen Collins, Emily Owens, and Robert (Brittany) Collins. Grandchildren, Sadaia Kimbrough,...
Leda Mae Emery
Jan 24, 2026
Leda Mae (Visintine) Emery, 90, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on February 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, she was a 1953 graduate of St. Mary of the Springs High School and attended The Ohio State University. Beginning her career as a model, Leda transitioned to many years working at Custom Coach Corporation designing and selling...
Petra R Hinterschied
Jan 24, 2026
Petra Hinterschied
58 years of age
Born July 12, 1967
Died January 24, 2026
Petra finally succumbed to breast cancer on Saturday, January 24. She fought her own battle courageously for over 5 years. Rarely complained about the pain and suffering she endured and never gave up hope. Her pursuit of medical knowledge to defeat the cancer was inspiring to many women, never accepting...
Cen Dai
Jan 23, 2026
Cen Dai was born on April 14, 1979, in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China. He lived a life defined by quiet excellence, unwavering responsibility, and deep devotion to those he loved.
He was raised in a family that held education, integrity, and service as core values. His father, Jun Tao Dai, served as Party Secretary at the Zhuzhou Gear Factory, and his...
Damian A Desch
Jan 22, 2026
Damian A. Desch, born October 25, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on January 22, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 71 years old.
A proud graduate of The Ohio State University in 1976, Damian began his professional journey at Bank Ohio before transitioning to Ross Labs. His career continued through the company’s evolution into Abbott Laboratories, where he remained a...
Mary Ann McCallister
Jan 22, 2026
LAURA MARY ANN MCCALLISTER, age 87, of Worthington OH, peacefully passed into the arms of her merciful Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Kobacker House in Columbus Ohio.
Mary Ann was born on June 8, 1938 in Cable, Ohio to the late Willard Hall Hodsden and Helen Maude (Roush) Hodsden. As a child, Mary Ann was a happy farm girl...
John Henry Duncan
Jan 20, 2026
John Henry Duncan III, affectionately known as “Esquire,” laid down his earthly body to receive the eternal gift of life with Jesus Christ as his Savior. He passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
John was born in Orange, Texas, to Cyrus Lee Duncan and Betty Jaye Duncan. As a proud Navy brat, he...
Helen Cynthia Greeno
Jan 20, 2026
Helen Cynthia Greeno (Cindy), 67, of Circleville passed away January 20, 2026 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 27, 1958 in Fort Knox Kentucky. Born to Lawrence “Jim” and Caroline Greeno, she spent a lot of her childhood traveling the world as an army brat.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Caroline,...
Rhonda Jean Nigro
Jan 19, 2026
Rhonda Jean Nigro, 64, of Columbus Ohio passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1961 to the late Burbage and Mazola Hammond. Rhonda was lovingly known to many family and friends as "Boo". She is preceded in death by siblings Danny Hammond, Margie Hammond, Rodney Hammond, and Dianna Nutt.Rhonda is survived by her husband...
Julie Marie Wright
Jan 19, 2026
Julie Marie Wright. Lovingly known as “Memee” passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026,at the age of 70, in the comfort of her Valleyview home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Julie was preceded in death by her biological father, John Saint; her sister, Christine Jarrel; her father, William Cady; and her mother, Patricia Cady. She is survived by her...
Michelle Rene Pinnell
Jan 17, 2026
Michelle Rene Garner, born June 10, 1956, passed away January 17, 2026 in Columbus. She graduated from Adrian College with a B.A. 1978 and from the University of Michigan with a masters in social work 12/22/1979. In 1982 she became a lifetime member of the International M.I.N.D.S. Association. Her certificate that hung on her office wall said it all about...
Alvin Massman
Jan 15, 2026
Alvin Henry Massman Jr., 86, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1940, in Pierce, Nebraska, to Alvin Henry Massman Sr. and Retha Willa Oglevie. He grew up on the family farm near Battle Creek, where he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and loyalty that shaped the rest of his...
Benjamin Charles Davenport
Jan 13, 2026
Benjamin Charles Davenport (Big Benny) of Columbus Ohio passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on January 13, 2026 at the age of 69.
Ben was born September 28, 1956 in Portsmouth Virginia to Benjamin and Lorraine Davenport.
Ben was a long time member, deacon, usher, and choir member of Heritage Baptist Church in Canal Winchester. Ben was a man of immense faith...
Jonathan Lee Jankowski
Jan 9, 2026
Jonathan Lee “Oni” Jankowski, age 40, passed away on January 9, 2026, after a long and hard-fought illness. He bowed out as he lived—a true champion, defined by courage, grit, and an indomitable spirit.
Jon was born on November 19, 1985, in Westland, Michigan, to Angela Jankowski and Glenn Hoover. He was raised in Garden City, Michigan, where he graduated from...
Billie Jo Hazelette
Jan 7, 2026
Billie Jo (Allard) Hazelette, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1966.
Billie was a woman of strength whose life journey included seasons of distance as well as moments of deep reconnection. Though circumstances led her to believe at times that she was alone, she was never without love. In her...
Niki Ann Brooker
Jan 7, 2026
Niki Brooker, age 60, of Logan, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026, surrounded by love.
Niki was a loving wife to her husband, Steve Brooker, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage this past September. Her greatest joy in life came from time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and cherished pets at their home in the country.
Niki...
Barbara Jane Richardson
Jan 6, 2026
Barbara Jane Richardson, born on February 8, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to Rev. Dr. Ellsworth B. Jordan and Bernice R. Jordan, left this world on January 6, 2026, at the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center in Canal Winchester, Ohio. She was a beacon of love and resilience, with a career that spanned over 50 years in the banking industry, culminating...
Jeffrey Phillips
Jan 6, 2026
Jeffrey Phillips, lovingly known to many as Jeff, Calvin, and Speedy, was born on June 11, 1970, in Henderson, Kentucky. While still very young, he moved to Ohio with his mother, Patricia. He was raised by his mother, Patricia Sahr, and stepfather, Timothy Sahr, in a blended family, where he was the oldest of four children, including Marc Sahr, Michelle...
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