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Brenda Lee Sidlo

Brenda Lee Sidlo

Aug 17, 2024

Brenda Sidlo, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at her residence in Marysville, Ohio on August 17, 2024. Bornn to Archie and Jean Erwin on January 23, 1941 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, she was the only girl, growing up with her two brothers, Dennis, and Lane Erwin. She graduated from Upper Arlington High and attended The Ohio State University to...

Lois Joette Ewing

Lois Joette Ewing

Aug 16, 2024

March 9, 1928- August 16, 2024

A sweet, kind, gentle soul has gone to rest in her heavenly home. Lois passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia, she was 96 years old. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. Proceeded in death by her parents Tom and Ruby Crum, her husband of 60 years, Richard...

John Charles Chambers III

John Charles Chambers III

Aug 16, 2024

John Charles Chambers III, born on May 11, 1947, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 16, 2024 He lived a full life, marked by a profound love for family, nature, and adventure.

John's education took him across the United States he grew up as a Navy brat, attending various schools. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in Pennsylvania....

David H Baisden

David H Baisden

Aug 16, 2024

David Harold Baisden, age 74, of Grove City, was called home to the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2024. David was born on January 7, 1950, in Peach Creek Holler, West Virginia, the eldest of seven children to the late Harold and Janice Baisden.

He is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, Kathy Baisden; his daughter, Angela; stepson, Steven;...

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Aug 15, 2024

Dad was born November 18th, 1950 to James and Betty Maxwell. He was the 3rd of 6 children (Karrie, Jim, Bruce, Brian, and Janet) and spent most of his childhood in the outdoors with his brothers. At 12 he joined the Boy Scouts where he made friends whom he knew his whole life (we are so grateful for the time...

Michael A Kraft

Michael A Kraft

Aug 15, 2024

Michael A Kraft, 59, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away August 15, 2024. He was born on August 11, 1965. 

He studied at Southeast Career Center and was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School. Soon after graduating he took a job at the Herman Falter Packing Company until 1993, where he began working at Pitt Ohio Express. His career spanned over...

Mason Evan Dearth

Mason Evan Dearth

Aug 15, 2024

Mason Evan "Sonny" Dearth, infant son to Carissa Swetland & Brett Dearth, went to heaven on August 15, 2024. He was born in Columbus, OH on August 31, 2023.

Mason was always a happy and smiling baby. His favorite TV shows were Rainbow Ruby and Ms. Rachel, animals, especially dogs, evening walks with daddy, park adventures and crafts with best friends...

Michael E. Marshall

Michael E. Marshall

Aug 15, 2024

Michael E. Marshall, age 67, passed away on August 15, 2024. He was born on December 25, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary Marshall. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sandy Grubb and Debbie Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife Cindy Marshall; children, Michael Marshall, Kristy (Shawn) Bryson, Amber (Josue) Ascencio,...

Kat Diedrich

Kat Diedrich

Aug 14, 2024

On August 14, 2024, Kathleen “Kat” Diedrich passed away in her home in Johnstown, OH after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends, including her loving fiancé, Vaughn Kibler, and her caregivers Tara Evans and Leyla Stice Billman.

She is survived by her two sons, Brandon and Bryan (Grace) Diedrich, her sister Cindy (Rex) Sines,...

William Francis Higgins

William Francis Higgins

Aug 14, 2024

William Francis Higgins, known as Bill, passed away on August 14, 2024 in honor and remembrance of his life, dedicated service, and profound love for his family. Born on January 6, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, Bill's journey was marked by moments of joy, dedication, and service.

Bill proudly served in the US Army, embodying a sense of duty and commitment that...

Lelia Jo Gibson

Lelia Jo Gibson

Aug 14, 2024

Lelia Jo Gibson, 78, passed away August 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by mother, Betty Burns; father, Atlee Greer; and brother, Roger Greer. Jo is survived by son, Jim (Liza) Gibson; grandchildren, Courtney Gibson and Tyler Gibson. 

Jo loved to read and enjoyed watching crime shows. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Jo was a Michigan...

Hobert Dixon

Hobert Dixon

Aug 13, 2024

Hobert Dixon, 73, passed away on August 13, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donita Dixon. His four children Roy (Tressa) Dixon, Hobrina (Tim) McGuire, Ellen Dixon, Joshua (Chevelle) Towns, his son-in-law, Shane Barnes. His ten grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Jimmy, Malia, Shane, Adam, Waylon, Josh, Nova, Jase, his three great-grandchildren, Peyton, Sonnie, and Sophia. His siblings,...

Randy Pennington

Randy Pennington

Aug 13, 2024

Randy E. Pennington, 53, of Grove City, Ohio passed into God's arms on August 13, 2024. He was a devoted father, father-in-law, paw paw, son, brother, uncle, friend, and employee. He loved hanging out with family and friends, frying hot dogs for the outside critters, grilling a steak, listening to his music, watching reruns of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,...

James "Jay" Allen Fellows

James "Jay" Allen Fellows

Aug 13, 2024

James Allen “Jay” Fellows, aged 75, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on December 28, 1948, in Seattle, Washington, to Beth and Clyde Fellows. 

As part of Clyde’s service in the US Navy, Jay grew up in a number of places, including Bremerton, Washington, Garden City, New York, and Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands....

Donald E. Gibson

Donald E. Gibson

Aug 13, 2024

Donald E. Gibson, age 81, of Galloway, Ohio passed away at home on August 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 19, 1943 to the late Dewey and Leslie Gibson in Logan, West Virginia. 

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patty Gibson, his children, Rashon and Dashon, and...

Vivian C Schoener-Foster

Vivian C Schoener-Foster

Aug 13, 2024

Vivian C Schoener-Foster, formerly known as Vivian C Widger, a lifelong resident of Cortland, New York, passed away on August 13, 2024, at the age of 92, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 7, 1932, to Harry and Cecile (Robinson) Widger. She left behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished by all who...

Brenda Howard-Dear

Brenda Howard-Dear

Aug 12, 2024

We gather here today to honor and celebrate the life of Brenda Joyce Howard Dear, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on June 21, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, to Cornelius and Thyralee Howard, Mom graced this world with 78 years of love, wisdom, and resilience.

As we remember Brenda Joyce, we reflect on a life full of love...

Marleana Nichol Walkowiak

Marleana Nichol Walkowiak

Aug 12, 2024

Marleana Nichol (Viars) Walkowiak, 38, of Reynoldsburg, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2024. She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio on May 29, 1986 to Brenda Harris. Marleana married Albert D. Walkowiak on June 15th, and he survives. 

Along with those left to cherish Marleana’s memory include their daughter, Emma; parents-in-law, Darlene and Mitch Walkowiak; Bryan; and many other family...

Forester JR Newsome

Forester JR Newsome

Aug 12, 2024

JR was an amazing man who loved spending time with his family and friends playing cards, working on cars, traveling the nation on his Harley with his wife and eating good food while enjoying a cold Miller. He was a successful business owner of 50 years, a classic car and motorcycle enthusiast and was the life of the party, always...

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