Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Tonya S. Burch, 51 of Circleville, OH passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at OhioHealth Berger ER in Circleville.  She was born on November 28, 1972 in Columbus, OH and was a 1990 graduate of Marion Franklin High School.  Her grandkids were her life and she loved living in her fantasy world.

Tonya is survived by...

Nov 2, 2024

Martha (Marty) M. Hollenback entered into the Lord’s arms on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her children by her side. Born July, 11, 1943, she was 81 years old. Martha is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Hollenback, mother, Mary Fetherolf, father, Bernard Fetherolf, brother, John Fetherolf, daughters, Mary Slick, Tammy Peyton...

Nov 1, 2024

Jack L. Leaker, 87 of Circleville, OH passed away at home on Friday, November 1, 2024.  Jack was born on November 28, 1936 to the late John and Bernice (Allen) Leaker in Lima, OH.  He was a graduate of Lima Central High School and obtained a master’s degree from Northwestern University.  Jack retired as Assistant Superintendent of Pickaway County...

Oct 31, 2024

Janet S. Merideth , 82, of Lockbourne, OH passed away at Mercy Tiffin Hospital on October 31, 2024.  She was born on February 8, 1942, in Pike County, OH to the late William S. and Ethel (Gee) Nance.  She graduated from Piketon High School in 1960 and worked for Smith Brothers in Columbus and retired as a store clerk...

Oct 28, 2024

Matthew S. Morgan, 71 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1953 in Westchester, PA to the late Bobby G. and Mary Beth (Minnick) Sluder. He served in the U.S. Marines for 20 years and later worked as a truck driver for Forward Air.

He was...

Oct 23, 2024

Robert L. Baum , 96, of Ashville, passed away on October 23, 2024.  He was born on September 8, 1928, in Duvall, Ohio to the late Jesse and Essie (Somers) Baum.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Cade) Baum in 2020, his brother Frank, and sisters Rebecca, Betty, Kathryn and Jessie.  Bob graduated from Ashville Harrison...

Oct 22, 2024

Piet Topa, 67 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away Tuesday. October 22, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Grove City.   He was born on October 4, 1957 in Mando, Indonesia to the late Inyo and Yulien (Mantik) Topa.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Selvie (Palempung) Topa; sons Brolin (Ivane) Topa, Brando (Christa) Topa, and Bright...

Oct 17, 2024

Jo Ann Echelbarger, 73 of Ashville, OH passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Grant Medical Center ER in Columbus, OH.  Jo Ann was born on August 15, 1951 in Columbus, OH and was a 1969 graduate of Teays Valley High School.  She worked as a Financial Specialist for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus for over 30 years.  Jo...

Oct 14, 2024

Joy A. Hinton, age 71 of Ashville passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 18, 1953, in Circleville, the daughter of Robert W. and Edith (Donaldson) Crosby. She was a graduate of Teays Valley High School, class of 1972. Joy retired from Eddie Bauer with over 20 years of...

Oct 13, 2024

Dorothy Estella (Dickinson) Gentilini, 81 of Ashville, left this earth to join her beloved husband, David and other family on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1943 in Bend, Oregon to the late Hershel Andrew Dickinson and Dorothy (Davis) Dickinson.

Dorothy is survived by her son David (Angel), brother-in-law Joe (Leo), sister-in-law Anne,...

Oct 10, 2024

Tammy L. West, age 63, of Ashville, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at her home. She was born August 18, 1961, in Circleville, daughter of the late Leonard and Betty (Campbell) Darrow. She was a graduate of Teays Valley High School. Tammy enjoyed attending church with her friend, Lindi Hardbarger. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Oct 9, 2024

Todd J. DeVolld, 60 of Ashville, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1964 in Zanesville, OH. He was a 1982 graduate of Caldwell High School and 1987 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor’s in Sports Administration. In 1990, he met Trina Welch and they soon married. He worked...

Oct 6, 2024

Kendra S. Miles , 77 of Ashville, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at The Inn at Winchester Trail in Canal Winchester.  She was born on October 6, 1947, in Gallia County, to the late Kenneth Ewing and Sarah Elizabeth (James) Swanson.  Kendra was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School, and the University of Rio Grande and was...

Oct 2, 2024

Michael “Mike” J. Van Horn , age 75 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born in Columbus on October 24, 1948, to the late Donald and Gertrude (Humpe) Van Horn.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brothers Carl Van Horn and Donald Van Horn Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Charles G. Turner , 66, of Ashville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence.  He was born November 9, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harrison V. and Virginia G. (Whaley) Turner.

Charles was a graduate of Central High School and enjoyed yard work and being with his nieces and nephews.  He...

Sep 29, 2024

Jeffrey F. Legg , 62 of Ashville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Ohio Health Berger in Circleville. He was born June 21, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Delbert and Ella (Mayes) Legg.  Jeff was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed...

Sep 27, 2024

Martha “Kay” Little , age 61 of South Bloomfield, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 6, 1963, in Johnson County, KY, daughter of Denzel and Mary (Johnson) Kimbler. Kay was an excellent cook. She loved her flowers and her yard, loved to play Bingo and she was always willing...

Sep 18, 2024

Emily Eileen (Keels) Allison, age 84, died peacefully in Tipp City, Ohio on September 18, 2024 with family by her side. Emily was born May 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to Hollis Keels, Sr and Juanita Keels (Cofer) who proceeded her in death. On June 17, 1962, she married Howard “Bud” Allison who also proceeded her in death on...

Sep 17, 2024

Leslee Kaye (Melvin) Hott, 82 of Orient, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Mount Carmel Grove City.  Kaye was born on August 21, 1942 to the late Leslie E. and Georgia M. (Carter) Melvin in Urbana, OH.  She was a 1960 graduate of Scioto Township School and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed hats, crocheting, her grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2024

Betty E. Speakman, 94 of Canal Winchester, OH passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Carroll Place in Carroll, OH.  Betty was born on March 31, 1930 to the late Pearl and Ida Mae (Hunt) Downing in Williamsport, OH.  She was a 1949 graduate of Williamsport High School and worked in assembly at AT&T in Columbus, OH.  She...