All Obituaries

Atsuko (Betty) Paley, 87, of Columbus, OH passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on November 13, 2023 at Carriage Court of Grove City. Betty was born in Kushiro, Japan on March 26, 1936. She was a loyal and dutiful Army-wife to retired Command Sergeant Major Jerome Paley until his passing on Dec 2, 1991. Never remarrying, Betty was the matriarch of the family and devoted the rest of her life to her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She is survived by her sister...

Lawrence Eugene Hayes Sr. 94 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Grove City Senior Living.  He was born on November 7, 1929 to the late Oscar and Mattie (Fugitt) Hayes in Columbus, OH.  Lawrence had worked as a machine operator at Luster Ware Plastics.  He loved the outdoors enjoying hunting and gardening.  Lawrence is preceded in death by wife Joan (Bobst) Hayes in 1997; brothers Oscar Hayes Jr. and Martin (Mart) Hayes, brother-in-law John...

Genetta R. (Bailey) Middleton, 86 of Ashville, OH passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital Circleville, OH.  Born on July 24, 1937 in Grahn, KY (Carter Co.) to the late Rant and Dora Ellen (Knipp) Bailey. She attended Olive Hill H.S. Also attended Little Angel Church in Groveport and Macedonia Church in Kentucky. Genetta enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Jack Middleton in 2014,...

Jean Dorothy Marks, 85 of Circleville, OH and formerly of Florida and Wisconsin.  She was born on July 6, 1938 in Waukesha, WI to the late Lloyd H. and Dorothy Lilly (Delikat) Graser.  She was a graduate of Waukesha High School. She raised her boys and worked alongside her husband in the family business, a Meineke Muffler Shop.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Joseph Marks, Jr. in 2019 and a brother Kenneth Graser. Jean is survived by her...

Lauren Nicole (Alley) Haubeil, 37, of Columbus, OH passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at OSU Hospital. Lauren was born August 5, 1986 in Lancaster, OH. She was a 2004 graduate of Teays Valley High School and a hospice nurse with ProMedica, what she called her “dream job.” She had a heart of gold for others. Lauren was loved by all who knew her and even through tough times in her life, she always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She is preceded in death by her...

Paul F. Bowman, of Ashville, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  He was born on July 16, 1935 to the late Hal and Kathleen Bowman in Lancaster, OH.  Paul was a 1954 graduate of Berne Union High School and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  Here he worked in telecommunications with the Signal Corp at White Sands, New Mexico Missile Range. After his military service, he went on to work in telecommunications for GTE and The Chillicothe Telephone...

James Richard Stickel, 68, of Ashville, OH, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.   He was born on May 7, 1955, in Columbus, to the late Pearl and Florence (Scott) Stickel.  He graduated from Johnstown-Monroe H. S., class of 1973. Stick retired from Rush Enterprises in Columbus after many years as regional service manager, then found his way back to work again for Rush. Survived by his significate other of 30 plus years, Renate Coultas;...

Barbara Jean Hopper, 79 of Ashville, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at O’Neill Nursing Home in Bay Village, OH. Barbara was born on October 17, 1944, in Toledo, OH and adopted by the late Delbert and Marie Munyan.  Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, going antiquing, quilting with friends, and watching her beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in...

Naomi M. Hay, 96, Ashville, OH passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville, OH.  Born December 10, 1926 in Pickaway Co. Ohio, daughter of the late Howard and Famah (Martin) Norris. Upon graduation from Walnut Township High School, Naomi moved from her family’s farm to Columbus where she desired to learn more about urban life and culture. She accepted an offer to work for Grange Insurance and enjoyed her time there. Her intent was to move away from the...

Sharlene Jones, 49 of Circleville, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Sharlene was born on September 11, 1974 in Columbus, OH to the late Gene and Ruth Ann (Copley) Parsley.  Sharlene had studied at Ohio Christian University and worked as a home health aide for Accent Care.  She enjoyed watching football and hockey.  Sharlene had a personality that radiated with joy, love and warmth.    Besides her parents, Sharlene is preceded in death by...