Oct 19, 2019

Elcie Acocella Kuhn, age 86, of Columbus, passed away October 19, 2019. Preceded in death by husbands, Anthony Acocella and John Kuhn; parents, George Jeffers and Opal Jeffers Sisson; brothers, Denver Jeffers and George Jeffers. Survived by daughter, Toni Miller; stepson, John (Tina) Kuhn; grandchildren, Christina (Drew) Willett and Christopher Curtis; 5 great-grandchildren; twin sister, Delcie Hankison, and other...

Oct 12, 2019

Kay E. Neel, age 68, of Columbus, passed away October 12, 2019. Kay was an accomplished writer, who had a deep appreciation and love for music and reading. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Doris Bartley. Survived by husband, Mark Neel; daughter, Abigail Neel and other relatives.

Family will receive friends, Thursday, October 17, 2019...

Oct 2, 2019

Charles "Dan" Cox, age 61, passed away October 2, 2019. Employee of Benchmark by Kingspan Company. Preceded in death by father, Charles E. Cox Jr., mother, Mary Eloise Cox, and brother, David Cox; Survived by sister Karen (William) Carl; niece, Crystal Carl Walters.

Family will receive friends, Monday, October 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. till 12 noon...

Sep 30, 2019

Nanciann Francis, age 88, of Columbus, passed away at home on September 30, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Francis; son, Robert A. Francis; parents, Theodore and Fannie Leibbrand; siblings, Theodore Leibbrand, Mildred Lowe Hendricks, Jeannine Allen. Survived by children, Gary L. Francis, Tammy L. (Scott) Tackett; grandchildren, Carrie Casto, Aaron Francis, and Chelsey Tackett; 7 great-grandchildren;...

Sep 22, 2019

Martha Jean Blakeman, age 88, of Lockbourne, passed away September 22, 2019 at home. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. She served as a Missionary in New Guinea for 8 years and Lorado, Texas. Veteran who served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn Blakeman; parents, Arthur and Edra Waugh and...

Sep 20, 2019

Donn "Steve" Kesler, age 64, of Sunbury, passed away September 20, 2019. Reunited with loving parents Donn and JoAnn. Formerly a sports editor and photographer for The Sunbury News. In recent years, Steve worked as a photographer and sports editor for The Suburban News and HR Imaging Partners, Inc. Survived by sisters, Cindy Kesler and Judy (Jeff) Graumlich; extended...

Sep 18, 2019

Dick Stahr, age 82 passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2019.  Past President and Deacon of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Graduate and Vice President of South High School Class 1956.  Avid Golfer, previous member of Jefferson and Groveport Country Clubs.  Owner of Franklin Forest Products, Inc. since 1980. Preceded in death by parents Melvin and Gwendolyn Stahr.  Survived...

Sep 16, 2019

Cecil Gillman, age 73, passed away September 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Ella Gillman; siblings, Walter, Donna Jean, Burl, and Phyllis. Survived by significant other, Pam Six; children, David Gillman, Michelle (William) Wycuff, and Tammy (Tom) Short; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Arnold Gillman, Shirley Smith, Brenda Miller, Vickie (Clodes) King, and Rickie (Debbie) Gillman;...

Sep 16, 2019

Ted L. Hackworth, age 76, of Pickerington, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2019. He was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School, class of 1961, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a former City Councilman for the city of Pickerington, was currently serving as Mayor's representative on the Planning and Zoning Committee and as the...

Sep 13, 2019

Charles E. Werner, age 85, of Groveport, passed away September 13, 2019. Retired from Columbus Fire Department after 33 years of service. Chuck was one of the first members to work the Heart Mobile which then became the Paramedic program. Member of First Aid Team. Co-owner of South Side Cycle and Mower; U.S. Army Veteran. Graduate of Columbus South...

Sep 8, 2019

Michael E. Clark, age 64, of Columbus, passed away September 8, 2019. Graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1973. U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by father, Edward Clark. Survived by daughter, Carissa Clark; mother, Glenna Clark; aunt, Doris Pyles; cousins, Joyce (Paul) Weinsheimer, and Janet (Terry) Price, and other relatives

Family will receive friends Wednesday,...

Sep 5, 2019

Rose Marie Linton, age 82, of Groveport, passed away September 5, 2019. Rose enjoyed cross stitching, puzzles, and was an apple, Campbell Soup, and John Wayne collector. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Franklin Linton and son-in-law, Thomas Huddle. Survived by children, Robbin Huddle, Rochelle (Roland) Ptak, and Robert Jr. (Marcy) Linton; grandchildren, Patricia (Gerald) Roth, April (Ray) Carpenter,...

Sep 2, 2019

Larry Fitzpatrick Jr. age 54, of Columbus passed away September 3, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Fitzpatrick. Survived by sons, Justin and Nathan Fitzpatrick; father, Larry (Rosemary) Fitzpatrick; half-sister, Amanda Fitzpatrick; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Family will receive friends, Monday September 9, 2019 beginning at 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at...

Aug 29, 2019

Zachary Lewis Eakin, age 30, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2019 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado while on a fishing trip with his cousin who was also his best friend, Dr. Jeffrey Eakin. Survived by parents Patrick and Patricia; longtime loving partner, Mary Kate Pasini; sister Erica (Jonathon) Lovell, nieces Khloe and Zoey Lovell; grandmothers Nancy Eakin and...

Aug 26, 2019

Geniva S. Garrett, age 88, of Columbus, passed away August 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents and 11 siblings. Survived by daughters, Gail (Kevin) Parsley and Ginger Wolfe; grandchildren, Melissa (Jim) Gartin, Melinda (Richard) Fauver, Marc Stevens, Jason Perkins, Charmin (Randy) Michael, and Daryl (Sarah) Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Tommy, Logan, Braydon, Daniel, Arain, Ellie, Michaela, Madison, Kinlee, Ava, Memphis,...

Aug 25, 2019

Sally Adams, age 87, of Columbus, born on July 2, 1932, went Home to be with her Lord on August 25, 2019. Attended Mt. Sterling Free Will Baptist Church. Survived by daughters, Rose Taylor and Leisa (Chris) Bush; grandchildren, Scott (Barbara) Taylor, Zachary Taylor, and Erica Bush; great-grandchildren, McKenzie, McKayla, Olivia, and Eva; siblings, Oscar (Sue) Triplett, Phillip (Donna)...

Aug 13, 2019

Every blade in the field

Every leaf in the forest

Lays down its life in its season

As beautifully as it was taken up

Thoreau

Aug 10, 2019

Becky Money, age 63 of Reynoldsburg, passed away August 10, 2019. Becky was a confirmed and active member of St. Andrew Episcopal Church in Pickerington. Her time was dedicated to caring for patients at their end of life journey with Kindred Hospice. She was an amazing woman who was devoted to her family, friends, and patients. She took time...

Jul 31, 2019

Geraldine Heller, age 92, of Columbus passed away July 31, 2019 at her home. Lifetime member of Grace Life Nazarene Church. Preceded in death by husband, Don and their son, Greg Heller. Survived by son, Tom Heller; granddaughters, Kris Heller and Leslie (David) Michell; great-grandchildren. Tabitha, Zachary, Kaleigh, and Demi; great-great-grandchildren, Abigail and Brantley.

Family will receive...

Jul 28, 2019

Joyce E. Wilbur, age 77, of Westerville, passed away July 28, 2019.  Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth E. Wilbur; grandson, Kenneth E. Wilbur II; mother, Irene Bail. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Timothy E. and Darlene Wilbur; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Johnny Sharpe Jr.; grandchildren, Colleen Mitchell, Thomas Sharpe, and London Sharpe;...