Obituaries

Mercedes Jasakai Smalley

Mercedes Jasakai Smalley

Jul 17, 2024

Mercedes Jasakai Smalley of Grove City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Mercedes was born August 16, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to Jarrod Smalley and the late Christina Neel. Mercedes is proceeded in death by her mother Christina, her sister Kamia Bowling, her Grandparents Earl Franklin Neel Sr., Virginia Seaman, Aunts Brenda...

Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts

Jul 17, 2024

Rick M. Roberts, 61, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 14, 1962 to the late Chester and Catherine Roberts in Columbus, Ohio. 

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Tina O'Neal, his uncles, Homer and James Roberts, his niece, Sherry Post, and his special...

Lee B. Ketchum

Lee B. Ketchum

Jul 17, 2024

Lee B. Ketchum, 74, passed away July 17, 2024. She was born in Seoul, South Korea and proudly became a US citizen in 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents. Lee is survived by husband of 50 years, Bob Ketchum; daughter, Linda (Dan) Latiolais; son, James Ketchum; grandchildren, Alyssa Ketchum, Alexis Amlin, Matthew Ketchum, and Logan Amlin. 

Per Lee's...

Bethanyanne A. Austin

Bethanyanne A. Austin

Jul 17, 2024

Bethanyanne (Adams) Austin was brought into this world on April 25, 1938. Her parents Anne (Kirsch) Adams and George William Adams owned a pastry shop where she developed her cake decorating skills, work ethic, and business acumen. She shared stories of how she helped with the long lines at the bakery during World War II. Her parents and her brother...

Elwood Moss

Elwood Moss

Jul 16, 2024

Deacon Elwood Moss, 99, of Hilliard, Ohio; went to eternal rest on July 16, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio to the late Leroy and Caroline (Roberts) Moss, Sr. He married Mary Woods on September 4, 1970 in Columbus. Celebrating 46 wonderful years together, Mary passed on September 6, 2016. He was preceded...

Alice M. Gookin

Alice M. Gookin

Jul 16, 2024

Alice Matilda Gookin, 91, of Columbus, passed away July 16, 2024. Alice was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 1, 1932 to Paul and Grace Primmer. 

Alice retired from Sears distribution center after 15 years. She was a great care giver. She took care of her children and her house. Alice always had a meal on the table and dessert included....

Patsy June DeSilva

Patsy June DeSilva

Jul 16, 2024

Patsy Desilva, 90, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Toledo, Oregon, passed away July 16, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1934 to her parents Joseph Calhoun and Milice Henness Calhoun.

Patsy was an Airforce Veteran, and a retired LPN. 

 She is preceded in death by her Father, Joseph Calhoun, Mother, Milice Calhoun, and brother Ron Calhoun. Surviving family includes, Husband, William...

Aleta Jo Curtis

Aleta Jo Curtis

Jul 15, 2024

Aleta Jo Curtis, 77, of Westerville, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024. She was born in Columbus on January 12, 1947, to the late Henry F. and Beatrice L. (Eckhardt) Walkowicz, Sr.

Those left to cherish Aleta’s memory include daughter, Alethia “Joey” (Lisa Maniscalco) Curtis; grandchild, Callan; siblings, Mary Ann Leach and Lori “Susie” Walkowicz-Haines, and many other family members...

Florence L. Clifton

Florence L. Clifton

Jul 15, 2024

Florence “Flo” Lorene Clifton affectionately known by family as Rainy, 72, of Columbus, passed away at home, surrounded by family on July 15, 2024. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 26, 1952 to the late Claxton K. and Erma L. (Evans) Woods. 

Flo was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1993. It gave her great pleasure to...

Anna Jo Hayden

Anna Jo Hayden

Jul 15, 2024

Anna Jo Hayden, born on June 26, 1955, passed away at the age of 70 on July 15, 2024, in Grove City, Ohio. Daughter of Edd and Cynthia Hayden and survived by husband, Abdullah Muslim and many relatives and friends. Loved by everyone she met, Anna Jo's warm presence and kind spirit touched many lives.

A memorial to honor Anna Jo's...

Ronnie "Cuz" Sexton

Ronnie "Cuz" Sexton

Jul 15, 2024

In loving memory of Ronald Sexton, 65, of Orient, Ohio passed away July 15, 2024 at home.. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary McDonald Brown and son Cory Moore. He is survived by his girlfriend of 20 plus years, Jo Donahue, and sister Doll "Beverly" Stacey, and her family and sister's family. He has a lot of...

Dorothy V. Moore

Dorothy V. Moore

Jul 15, 2024

Dorothy V. Moore, 88, passed away July 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband, Lewis Moore; son, Stephen Yost; parents, Onda and Samuel Wise; siblings, Margaret Jones, Samuel R. Wise II, Donna Jean Wise, Becky Young, Stanley Wise, and Dee Ann Whitely. Dorothy is survived by siblings, Martha Steward, Helen Griffith, James Wise, Robert Wise, Carol Ann Wisely,...

Eugene F. Tierney

Eugene F. Tierney

Jul 14, 2024

Eugene (“Gene”) Francis Tierney, age 93, of Worthington, Ohio, entered eternal peace with God on July 14, 2024, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio. 

Gene is survived by his daughter Alison Mann of Powell, Ohio, grandchildren Brittany Boughey Manitakos and her husband Tyler of Boston MA, Andrew Boughey and his fiancée Ceciley Bigler of Barrington, Rhode Island, Ryan Mann and...

Patricia Doles

Patricia Doles

Jul 14, 2024

Patricia Doles, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in. Patricia was born on November 26, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to Clinton Savage and Mary Grace (Shevlin) Savage.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thomas Edward Doles.

She is survived by brother, Fred Savage, daughter, Tammy Sherard, sons, Mark Doles (Deanna), Mark Broyles (Christy), Daniel Doles...

Larry C. Starner

Larry C. Starner

Jul 14, 2024

Larry C. Starner, age 81 of Gallaway, OH, passed away on July 14, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1943 to the late Albert and Gladys (Blagg) Starner in Columbus, OH. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Tom, Bob and Al Starner, Norma Neeland and Shirley Swartzlander. Larry is survived by his loving wife...

Karen S Powell

Karen S Powell

Jul 14, 2024

Karen S. Powell, age 73 of Mt. Sterling, OH, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Clara (Jordan) Dodridge in Columbus, OH. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Pamela Dodridge. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Steven Powell, sons Dan...

Ronald W. Sexton

Ronald W. Sexton

Jul 14, 2024

Ronald W. Sexton, fondly known as Ron, passed away on July 14, 2024 leaving a legacy of love and dedication behind. Born on August 17, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, Ron lived a life that touched the hearts of many.

Ron's journey through life was marked by his commitment to both family and country. After attending Central High School in Columbus, he...

Dreama G Nolan

Dreama G Nolan

Jul 14, 2024

Dreama G. Nolan, age 72 of Grove City, OH, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1952 to the late Adrian and Joan (Harness) Jones in Portsmouth, OH. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by son Wade Donahue and brother Mike Jones. Dreama is survived by her loving husband of 42...

Gene Mason

Gene Mason

Jul 13, 2024

Gene Mason, 88, of Worthington, OH, passed away on July 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 7, 1936. 

Surviving family includes wife, Peggy Mason, children, Sherri (Bruce) Pinkney, Teri (Randy) Woodruff, Donny (Kathy) Mason, Keith (Jean) Mason, Scot (Kelly) Mason, many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and beloved fur baby Gracie. 

Private family services will be held with...

Charles Paul Dittmer

Charles Paul Dittmer

Jul 13, 2024

Charles P. Dittmer, 89, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and The Villages Florida passed away on July 13, 2024, in Blacklick, Ohio. Born on March 27, 1935, to Katharine O’Neill and George Dittmer, Charles graduated from West Catholic High School and was a member of the Philadelphia Police Department for almost 25 years – retiring in 1980. 

Affectionately known as “Chuck”, he is...

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