Obituaries Listing
John Scally
Jan 14, 2026
John Joseph Scally, age 55, passed away after a long battle with brain cancer on January 14, 2026. Husband of Wendi E. (Baker) and father of Nathan Patrick and Alyson Paige. Grandfather to Clayton and Stetson Scally. Precious son of MaryRose (Sandly)and the late John P. Scally. Brother of James (Jeanine), Timothy (Karin), and Thomas (Anka) Scally. Nephew, uncle, and...
Mark Anthony Vernon
Jan 9, 2026
Mark A. Vernon went home to be with the lord on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born to the late Robert A.G. Vernon and Catherine L. Vernon on May 11, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert C. Vernon and many aunts and uncles.
Mark is survived by his wife, Emma J. Vernon, son, Jeremy...
Jared Bruce
Jan 7, 2026
Jared Alexander Bruce, age 27, was taken from us suddenly, leaving an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. His passing was unexpected, and the loss is felt deeply by his family, his beloved fiancée, his many friends, and everyone whose life he has touched.
A magna cum laude graduate of Ohio Christian University, Jared was...
Grace Charlene Farmwald
Jan 7, 2026
Grace Charlene (Kaltenbach) Farmwald went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 95.
Charlene was born at home in Hilliard, Ohio, on July 22, 1930. Her twin sister and lifelong best friend, Greta Charlotte, was born five minutes before her. They were the third and fourth of John Theodore and Reo Gertrude (Cartwright) Kaltenbach’s six children....
Julie A. Bielke
Jan 5, 2026
Julie Ann Bielke, age 86, died on Jan.5, 2026. Daughter of James and Mary Estes, Julie was born in Cracker's Neck, KY, where her father was a minister in the church of the Holy Brethren. Later the family moved to Springfield, Ohio where Julie attended public school. She married Jim Hopewell in 1955 and gave birth to her first daughter,...
Helen M. Modlich
Jan 5, 2026
Helen Modlich, age 96, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Helen Marie Modlich was the very essence of sacrificial love for her family and friends. She impacted the lives of countless others who knew her. She was a major force behind the success of her husband’s business, serving as John’s faithful wife and always deferring her own...
Josette H. Jones
Jan 4, 2026
JOSETTE HOLTZWORTH JONES (84) PASSED AWAY, PEACEFULLY, ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026, IN PLAIN CITY, OHIO WHERE SHE HAD RESIDED DURING HER ILLNESS. SHE WAS FORMERLY A LONG-TIME RESIDENT OF BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA.
JOSETTE WAS BORN JULY 24, 1941 IN HUNTINGTON, WV TO HER PARENTS, BILLY JOE AND PHYLLIS (SAUNDERS) HOLTZWORTH WHO PRECEDED HER IN DEATH. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: HER HUSBAND OF...
John C. Nash Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
John C. Nash Jr. was born on April 9, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, and passed away on January 2, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.He was the son of John C. Nash Sr. and Thelma M. Dougherty, who predeceased him. John was also predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma Rose & Norman Knockwafel of Louisville KY, as well as his in-laws,...
Beth Hensley
Jan 2, 2026
Beth Jackie Hensley, 69, of Galloway, OH, passed away on January 2, 2025 at home. She was born in Ft. Thomas, KY on May 27, 1956 to the late John Frazier and Carol (Ott) Frazier. Beth is survived by her husband, John Hensley; her sisters: Vicki (Kyle) Prince, Gayle Frazier, Linda (John) Beck. She is also survived in death by...
Nancy Ann Phillips
Dec 30, 2025
Nancy Ann Phillips, age 88, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ward and Evelyn (Dewald) Smith.
Nancy graduated from Rosary High School and from there spent 28 years working at Battelle.
Nancy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald R. Phillips, brother, John...
Clifford Griffith
Dec 26, 2025
Clifford G. Griffith “Cliffhanger”, born April 4, 1956, age 69, passed away December 26, 2025. United States Army Veteran 101 Airborne. Clifford was a truck driver for over 36 years. Preceded in death by mother Eloise Kimbler, stepfather Hobert Kimbler and brother Charles Kimbler. Survived by daughters Angel Griffith and Amanda (Tammy Jo) Edwards, grandchildren Kristian Griffith, Sierra Hurst and...
Sherry Bauman
Dec 24, 2025
Sherry H. Bauman, age 67, of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025.
Sherry was a graduate of Westland High School, Class of 1976. She coached at Fliptastic! Gymnastics for over 20 years, where she influenced many young athletes through her steady encouragement and dedication. She enjoyed photography, her pets and spending time with family and friends, especially at Lake...
Robert Kneisel Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Robert J. Kneisel Sr., age 76, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillian (O’Connor) Kneisel.
He is survived by his children Laura (Greg) Sichi, Robert (Katherine) Kneisel, and Michael (Brittney) Kneisel. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jonathan, Cailynn, Christian,...
Daniel Fulton Graham
Dec 23, 2025
Daniel Fulton Graham, age 56, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Mary E. (Smedley) and the late Ronald E. Graham, Daniel was a graduate of Westland High School, Class of 1987. Dan was retired from the auto body industry. He is survived by his mother Mary E. Graham, his...
James “Jim” Christopher Faehnle
Dec 20, 2025
On Saturday night, December 20, 2025, James Christopher “Jim” Faehnle went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he loved with all of his heart. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 14, 1949, Jim was the second-oldest child of Carl Joseph and Mary Ann (Hinterschied) Faehnle. He graduated from Bishop Watterson High School and went on to...
Elaine Starinchak
Dec 16, 2025
With profound sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, a gifted writer, devoted wife and mother, passionate teacher, and tireless advocate, Elaine J. Starinchak, 89, of Columbus who died on Tuesday, December 16, surrounded by the legacy of a life lived with unwavering love and purpose.
An eloquent and thoughtful writer, she had a rare gift...
Michelle Syx
Dec 15, 2025
Michelle “Missy” Anne Syx, age 60, of Plain City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 15, 2025. Michelle attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plain City and graduated from Springfield North High School, Class of 1983. Michelle loved being a stay-at-home mom, raising her children, and being a wife to Mark. She was an...
Anita L. McGinnis
Dec 15, 2025
Anita L. (Kusturin) McGinnis, age 89, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Andrew Kusturin and Ann Schade, Anita and husband John, raised their family in the Hilliard area after moving from Georgia in the family station wagon while pregnant and with five kids, a dog, and a...
David E. Yeager
Dec 10, 2025
David E. Yeager, 85, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
David was born September 25, 1940, in Windber, Pennsylvania, to Ellsworth and Cleo (Lawhead) Yeager. At the age of 11, he experienced the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Cleo, to lupus. Following her passing, he was lovingly raised by his grandparents,...
Noretta Shaw
Dec 10, 2025
Noretta Shaw, age 88, of Columbus, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Earnest and Effie (Collins) Gibson. Noretta was a longtime employee for Columbus’ telephone companies, first for Ohio Bell and then later for AT&T, until she retired in 1991. She loved being around her family, playing...
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