Obituaries

Marvin T. Ruhlen

Marvin T. Ruhlen

Oct 7, 2025

Marvin T. Ruhlen, age 88, of Grove City, passed away on October 7, 2025. Marvin was born on June 4, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Samuel and Maxine Ruhlen.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carriemae Ruhlen.

He is lovingly survived by his children, Terry (Elaine) Ruhlen, Daniel (Carrie) Ruhlen, Ronald (Cheryl) Ruhlen, Karen...

Debra L. Collins

Debra L. Collins

Oct 6, 2025

Debra L Collins February 13, 1954 to October 6, 2025, born in Huntington, West Virginia. 

Debra is retired from the State Of Florida where she spent a large part of her life working in the health care industry. Debra returned to Grove City after retirement to help with the care of her aging mother. Debra is preceded in death by her...

Patricia Ann Hall

Patricia Ann Hall

Oct 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Ann Hall, who left us on October 6, 2025. Born on June 9, 1954 in Utica, New York, Patty later made her home in Harrisburg, Ohio.

She is survived by son's Scott (Christina) Hall, Kevin (Shelly Brandenburg) Wallace. Three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jacob and Zakary. And two sisters, Elizabeth...

Valerie Yvonne Starkey

Valerie Yvonne Starkey

Oct 5, 2025

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Roy Gene Vance

Roy Gene Vance

Oct 5, 2025

Roy Gene Vance, born on March 5, 1942, in Steeles, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. He lived a life full of hard work, humor, and pride in his accomplishments. Roy was a dedicated business owner alongside his brother Clint, establishing C and R Trailer Repair in 1976. Their commitment to their work and community was evident...

Debbie Lynn Grimm

Debbie Lynn Grimm

Oct 5, 2025

Debbie Lynn Grimm, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on November 17, 1962, she dedicated over 25 years of her career to Great Clips, where her warm personality and humor left a lasting impression on her coworkers and clients.

Debbie was known for her strong and independent spirit, and...

Dewielene Hunnicutt

Dewielene Hunnicutt

Oct 5, 2025

Dewielene Hunnicutt, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Dewielene was born on May 9, 1940, in Louisa, Kentucky, to Dewey and Effie (Wright) Kitchen.

Dewielene is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Debra Lynn Hunnicutt.

She is survived by her husband, L. Hassell Hunnicutt, son Lyman, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

She was a member of...

Terry Baker

Terry Baker

Oct 5, 2025

Terry Baker, age 72, passed away on October 5th, 2025. Terry was born in Columbus Ohio on April 10, 1953. He grew up in Columbus and Grove City, OH where he was a 1971 graduate of Grove City High School. In Grove City, he dated and then married his childhood sweetheart, the love of his life, Leslie, on June 1st,...

Mary Darlene Jones

Mary Darlene Jones

Oct 5, 2025

Mary Darlene Jones, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on March 11, 1937, in Columbus, Mary lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and an unwavering love for her family and friends.

For 30 years, Mary dedicated herself to her career at Lancaster Sales, where she excelled in...

Victor Hugo Mena

Victor Hugo Mena

Oct 4, 2025

Victor Hugo Mena, Age 33 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away October 4th, 2025.

Victor was born August 5th, 1992 in Santa Ana Metapan, El Salvador to Salvador and Patricia (Mendez) Mena. Victor was proceeded in the death by Grandma and Grandpa Vitelia Osorio and Sixto Antonio Mendez.

 Victor loved being a free soul, loved being in company of friends and family. He...

Barry James Roberts

Barry James Roberts

Oct 4, 2025

Barry James Roberts, 79, passed away on October 4th, 2025. Barry was born in Painesville, Ohio on April 16th, 1946. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Martha Roberts and brother, Rex Roberts and the love of his life, Joanne Towner Roberts. He is survived by his Sons Eric(Patricia) Roberts and Scott Roberts, Stepchildren – Becky (Gary) Everly, Chuck (Debbie)...

Darral Leslie Chapman

Darral Leslie Chapman

Oct 3, 2025

Darral Leslie Chapman, Age 65, of Pataskala, Ohio, was born on July 15th, 1960. 

After a brief battle with cancer, he was called home to be with the Lord on October 3rd, 2025 at 3:05 am. Darral was met in heaven by his mother, Laura, sister June, daughter Chasidy and his Father-in-law Randy. Staying behind to celebrate his life is his...

Ann Denise Christy

Ann Denise Christy

Oct 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ann Denise Christy, Ph. D., P.E., who died surrounded by friends and family at The James Cancer Center ICU on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Born January 27, 1962, to Gordon and Jacqueline Christy. Ann cherished her family and her teaching career. She was a brilliant, beloved professor and Associate Dean...

Kenneth L. Bircher

Kenneth L. Bircher

Oct 3, 2025

Kenneth L. Bircher, 65 passed away October 3, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Lee Jarvis, stepfather, Loneus (Evelyn) Jenkins; brother, Ernie.  Ken is survived by daughters, Laura (Rich) Lewis and Christina (Oscar) Jones; grandchildren, Leanne, Abby, Chandler, Nathan, Oscar, and Isabelle ; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Jackson, and Jason; siblings, Jeff, Brenda, and Liz; step-siblings, Dave and...

Orrin "Skip" Raymond Thornton

Orrin "Skip" Raymond Thornton

Oct 2, 2025

Orrin “Skip” Raymond Thornton, 84, of Johnstown, passed away on October 2, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 22, 1941 to the late John Raymond and Ada Marie (Sites) Thornton. He married Patricia Ann Moore on May 2, 1959, and she survives.

Along with Patricia, Skip is survived by daughter, Juanita Ives (William); grandchildren, Jennifer Baker; great grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann Elliott

Patricia Ann Elliott

Oct 2, 2025

Patricia, beloved mother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Born March 15, 1930, Patricia lived a life filled with family, warmth, kindness and a steadfast love for her Lord.

Pat graduated West High School. She worked for The Galbreath Mortgage Company as a Secretary and Assistant in the Commercial Loan Department. Patricia was downsized...

Terry Lynn Morris

Terry Lynn Morris

Oct 2, 2025

Terry Lynn Morris, 81, passed away on October 2, 2025, after an extended illness. Terry was born August 8, 1944. He always found humor in how easy it was for him to remember his birthdate, 8-8-44. Terry was born and raised in southwest Columbus where he attended Franklin Heights High School. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Travis...

Patricia L. Cash

Patricia L. Cash

Oct 2, 2025

Patricia Louise Cash passed away Thursday October 2, 2025, at the age of 47. Preceded in death by her Father, Noah Penix, and Maternal and Paternal Grandparents. Survived by her three sons Zachuriah, LJ and Logan; Mother and Stepfather, Candace and Ronald Bowling; Siblings Shauna Reeves (Josh), Heather Penix (Todd), Fred Penix (Kelly) and Ronnie Bowling (Elizabeth); many nieces, nephews,...

Nand N. Batheja

Nand N. Batheja

Oct 2, 2025

Nand N. Batheja, 81, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on December 3, 1943, in Hyderabad Sindh, India to Naraindas and Devi Batheja. Nand came to the U.S. to pursue his education with determination and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Angola University in...

Donald J Wagner

Donald J Wagner

Oct 2, 2025

Donald J. Wagner of Powell, OH formerly of Hanover, PA died Thursday October 2, 2025 at Story Point Assisted Living. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Nyad Wagner who passed March 8, 2019.

Donald is survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law and grandson.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held will be held 11:00am Monday October 20th at...

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