All Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” McClellan, 49 of Jackson, OH passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  He was born March 22, 1973 in Columbus, OH and was a 1991 graduate of Hamilton Township High School.  He worked in the Maintenance Dept. at Holzer Medical Center.  Joe loved restoring classic cars, collecting coins and working on guns and building firearms.  He loved God and his family. He is preceded in death by his father Larkin...

Patricia “Patty” L. White, 67 of Circleville, OH passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Wyngate Senior Living  in Circleville.  Patty was born on January 14, 1955 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Robert Eugene and Sally Yvonne (Martin) Barnhart.  She was a graduate of Zane Trace High School and enjoyed cooking for everyone, gardening when possible and Bible ministry.         Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Stephanie T. Rigano, 57 Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Circleville Post Acute Care.  Born on November 24, 1964 to the late Donald Wesley and Mary F. (Davis-Martin) Tawney in Columbus, OH.  She was a graduate of Hamilton Township High School. Stephanie is survived by companion of 10 yrs. Mack Blankenship; son Nicholas Rigano; 2 grandchildren; sister Becky; aunt Shelba Martin. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th...

Barbara F. Donaldson, 75, of Groveport, OH passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 22, 2022.  She was born on June 3, 1947, in Clark County, OH to the late Warren and Bonnie (Wilmuth) Wright.  Barbara and her husband Gary worked and lived at Reber Hill Cemetery for 34 years.  Survived by her husband, Gary, son Todd, and daughters Sherry Cordray and Jennifer Warner as well as 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Cremation has taken place. ...

Michael E. Burns Sr., 69, of Canal Winchester, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.  He was born on August 27, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Okey Edward and Janice Lea (Artrip) Burns.  Michael graduated from Grove City High School and was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Navy on an Aircraft Carrier in the Coral Seas.  He later worked in construction as a sheet metal worker.  He enjoyed fishing and was a huge OSU Buckeye fan....

Leetha Jean Mazurek, 63, of Commercial Point, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, OH.  She was born on October 13, 1958 to the late Karle and Genrose Lewis in Columbus, OH.  Leetha attended Scioto and Teays Valley High Schools.  She was a past Commercial Point Village Council member and Mayor as well as a former owner of Station House 81.  Leetha loved music and enjoyed sharing it with her...

Gary A.  Hoover, 80 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH.  Gary was born on August 31, 1942 in Circleville and was in the 1960 Class from Walnut Twp. School and a 1964 graduate of Capital Univ.  He was a Math Teacher for 30 years at George C. Beery Middle School in Columbus. He coached girls’ youth summer softball at Walnut Elementary ball fields for 17 years.  He was a lifelong member of Marcy Lutheran...

Robert “Bob” J. Bailey, 66 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Bob was born on January 1, 1956 in Warren, OH and grew up in the Germantown, MD area.  He had worked throughout the years in manufacturing for Luxottica, Glasses Mfg. and Big Bear. Bob enjoyed music, sports, car and discussing politics. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Letitia (Younger) Bailey. Survived by wife of 33 years Rebecca A. Bailey; children...

Nellie E. Kearns, 72 of Ashville, OH passed away on Friday, September 9. 2022 at Pickaway Manor in Circleville, OH.  Born on July 9, 1950 to the late William and Eleanor (Smith) Wolfe in Circleville, OH.  She worked for a number of years for Owens Illinois in Columbus and had attended Kingston Pike Church of God.  Nellie enjoyed being with family and friends. Nellie is survived by daughter Tamara (Darwin) Chaffins; grandchildren Darwina L. Chaffins and Tamsyn K. Chaffins;...

Phyllis J. Doersam, 85, of Lockbourne, OH passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Grove City Mount Carmel Hospital.  Phyllis was born on April 25, 1937 to the late Cyrus and Lillian Donahue in Columbus, OH.  She was a 1955 graduate of Hamilton Township High School and worked for Grange Insurance in the accounting dept. for 25 years.  She worked alongside her husband as a lifelong farmer and was a member of Lockbourne United Methodist Church. Phyllis worked part time for...