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James Douglas “Doug” Frye, 51 of Westerville passed away on Fri. May 29, 2020 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on Sept. 5, 1968.  Doug was a 1987 graduate of Westerville North High School, he served 6 yrs. in the National Guard and formerly co-owned JTM Contracting. He enjoyed golfing and loved watching football especially Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Dolphins.    Doug is preceded in death by his father James Doliver Frye and his...

Frank David Berger, 88 of Orient (Commercial Point), passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Doctors West in Columbus.  He was born on April 1, 1932 in Franklin County, OH to the late Arthur and Josephine (Pugh) Berger.  He was a graduate of Scioto Twp. H.S. and a veteran of the U.S. Army During Korea, stationed in Germany and Italy as a military police officer.   He retired from Battelle Memorial Institute after 41 years as a Stationary Engineer.   Dave enjoyed...

Mary A.  Murphy 77 of Columbus, passed away at Mt. Carmel Grove City on Friday, May 29, 2020.  She was born on Jan. 29, 1943 in Hocking County, Ohio to the late Clyde Rollin and Frieda (Lively) Robinson. Mary had retired from Mt. Carmel West after a number of years in Environmental Services and was an active member of the Groveport Church of Christ.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman on Oct. 16, 1990; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by son Danny (Cyndi)...

It is with broken hearts that the family of Jamie Shaner share his unexpected passing on May 27, 2020.  Jamie was born on February 14,1971 and was given the name James Edward Shaner, II. He was a Bloom Carroll, class of 1989, graduate.  As Jamie enters his eternal home in heaven, he leaves behind his devastated wife of almost 24 years, Niki (Southward) Shaner, daughter Cierra Shaner, son Garret Shaner, and daughter Ally & Anthony Fultz. He will be dearly missed by his parents,...

Lowell Marting Shope, 84, of Grove City, OH (formerly of South Webster) passed away May 25, 2020 at StoryPoint in Grove City with his two daughters by his side.  He was born to Thomas and Ruth (Kuhner) Shope in Portsmouth on June 1, 1935. He is survived by daughters Becky (Matt) Lykins and Barb (Dave) Holbrook of Grove City; sisters Laura Osborn of Grove City, Faye (Don) Robinson of Groveport, brother Scott (Bobbi) Shope of South Webster; grandchildren Tiffany (Chris) Howard, Whitney...

Lester Lee Crisp III, 70 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  Lester was born on April 10, 1950 to Lester Lee Crisp Jr. and Marie E. (Collignon) Ward in Portsmouth, OH.  Lester worked for almost 40 yrs. for Pepsi in Deliveries.  Lester loved to bargain hunt enjoying going to yard sales and the thrill of finding a great deal and a treasure.  He also really enjoyed helping people.     Lester is preceded in death by his...

Sylvia Jean Stover, 83 of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH.  Sylvia was born on August 18, 1936 in Mason County, WV  to the late Clarence Roy and Charlotte G. (Johnson) Stover .     Jean was a graduate of  Ashville-Harrison H.S. and retired from Omega Oil Co. after many years.  She loved her family , friends, and her pet dogs. She enjoyed her cars and was a passionate Ohio State...

Eloise Regina (Hay) Beers, 97 of Ashville, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH.  Eloise was born on January 3, 1923 to the late Glenn L. and Dolly K. (Lindsey) Hay in Ashville, OH.  Eloise graduated from Walnut High School and was a Secretary during WWII and later a dedicated Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt.  She was a member of The Village Chapel Methodist Church. Eloise also served on several...

Elizabeth Leah (Parks) Chester 102 of Circleville and formerly of Williamsport passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Circleville Post Acute Care.   She was born on Sept. 23, 1917 in Pickaway County to the late Asa Orville and Bertha Mae ((Edler) Parks.   Elizabeth had worked at several businesses around the area, such as Berger Hospital, L and K Restaurant, Wardell’s Party Home, and the Dairy Shed in Williamsport. For years she was active in Williamsport U. M....