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Ashville, Ohio Ricky "Rick" Carr 1947 — 2024 Ricky "Rick" David Carr, 76 of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City. He was born on October 30, 1947 to the late Francis Earl and Faye Jean (Mahone) Carr in Columbus, OH. He retired from Buckeye Power Sales. Besides being a hard worker, he loved when OSU Men's and Women's Basketball started. He was a true animal lover and they were drawn to him, he sometimes liked animals better than people. Besides his parents, Rick is preceded in death by a brother Darrell Carr. Rick is survived by wife of 42 years Beverly (Butler) Carr; children Jay (Kelsey) Estep, Ricky Carr, Rob (Lynn) Estep, Jill (Travis) tee*ts, Jennifer (Danny) Smith and...

Loveland, Ohio John "Jeff" Bodle 1947 — 2024 Bodle, John (Jeff) passed away on January 30, 2024, in Loveland, Ohio. Born in Granville, Ohio on September 27, 1947, to John and Jeanne (McKnight) Bodle, he graduated from Vanderbilt University class of 1969. As President of Citizen's Bank of London from 1988 to 2004, he was dedicated to the community of London, Ohio. He served as President of the London Chamber of Commerce; LABC Baseball coach; and was an all-around supporter of initiatives that had a positive impact on his community. Jeff leaves behind many loving family members. His wife of 50 years, Catherine (Sparling) Bodle; his two children Carrie Bodle (Dr. Axel Roesler) of Seattle, WA; Ryan Bodle (Kara Bodle) of Cincinnati, OH; his...

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina Robert Eugene E Deal 1931 — 2024 Robert Eugene Deal, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Marlene McCullough Deal entered into eternal rest Friday, January 26, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 2:00 pm. Entombment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. Robert was born June 5, 1931 in Newark, Ohio, son of Robert Fitzsimmons and Ethel Hall Deal. His parents divorced in 1935, and the care of Robert and his brother was graciously and lovingly supplemented by Ethel's sisters Hazel, Helen...

Galloway, Ohio Martha Bonham 1925 — 2024 Martha Jeanne Bonham, age 98, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Arbor West Nursing Care in West Jefferson, Ohio, where she resided for the last 3 years. She was born on May 17, 1925 in Newark, Ohio to the late William A. Heckman and Wynonia W. (Richardson) Sanderson. Martha was a lifelong resident of Newark, Ohio but lived with her daughter Joy since 2003 in Galloway, Ohio. A graduate of Newark High School, class of 1944. Formerly employed by WCLT Radio, Licking County Recorders Office, Ohio Department of Transportation and Hughes Aircraft which was the former Newark Air Force Station. She was on the cradle roll at First Methodist Church and Charter Member of Heath Methodist Church and...

Carlisle, Pennsylvania Darlene Rose (Griffith) Orr 1938 — 2023 Darlene Rose (Griffith) Orr, 85, passed away on December 11, 2023, when she joined her beloved husband Paul, who had passed away in 2019. Darlene, or "Nene", was born on May 1, 1938, in Licking County, Ohio, to the late Herbert William and Gladys (Darling) Griffith. Surviving Darlene are her four children: Paul B. Orr and his wife Meredith, Susan Orr Parker, Stephen G. Orr and his wife Lori Ellen, and Matthew D. Orr and his wife Michelle. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Jessica Parker Mauerhan, Amanda Orr O'Brien, Garrett Orr, Louis Orr, Emlyn Orr, Ellie Orr, Timothy Parker, and Liam Orr, as well as seven great grandchildren. Graduating from Homer High School, Ohio State...

Rye, New Hampshire Irene Ann Habowski 1937 — 2023 Irene A. Habowski of Rye, NH, passed away Nov. 26th,2023 at the age of 86. Prior to living in Rye she was a resident of Westerville OH for 48 years. Visiting Hours will be held Tues, Dec. 12th from 5 to 7 PM at Remick and Gendron, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton, NH. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 North State St., Westerville, OH. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 25 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 272, Portsmouth, NH 03801. For full obituary, online guestbook, or for directions, visit RemickGendron.com

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina David Loomis Lechner 1937 — 2023 David Loomis Lechner, 86, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, passed away November 15, 2023 at Hilton Head Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Eleanor Loomis Lechner and Frederick B. Lechner (both deceased), David graduated from Marietta College where he studied petroleum engineering. David had a long career in the petroleum industry, first working for others, then as owner and operator of Welsh Hills Oil and Gas. He was an active member and trustee of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. David relocated to Hilton Head Island in 2001 and married his high school classmate, Kay King Kara. David gave back to his communities as a volunteer with SERTOMA in Ohio, Habitat...

Thornville, Ohio Carol Biddle-Harper 1941 — 2023 Carol Biddle-Harper, 82, of Thornville passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born March 10, 1941 in Wooster to Francis and Katheryn Myers Cusack. In 1980 she married John Harper. He survives. Carol was a nurse with Dr. Graves and Dr. Noah and various others offices thru out the years. She taught at the Wayne County Joint Vocational School for 10 years. Carol enjoyed knitting, gardening flowers and was active in a number of antique car clubs. In addition to her husband John, she is survived by stepdaughter Joni (Michael) O'Neill of Newark; 9 grandchildren; sister Ann Drouhard and Norma Wilson both of Wooster. She was preceded in death by her...

Reva, Virginia Joseph Andrew Miklos 1970 — 2023 Joseph Andrew (Joey) Miklo?s, age 53, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home in Reva, Virginia. He was born on March 30, 1970 in Pataskala, Ohio to Samuel and Elinor Miklo?s. Joey attended Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala where he was on the football and the track teams. He was recruited to Indiana University track team where he threw hammer and discus. Joey shared his father Sam's fascination with flying and he earned a pilot's license. He also earned his commercial pilot's license in Washington state. He served honorably in both the United States Army Reserve and in the United States Navy. He played rugby for the All Navy Rugby Team and also the Augusta Rugby Club in...

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Bob Hollen 1955 — 2023 Bob Hollen, age 67 of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Heath, OH passed away on July 31, 2023 after a brief illness. Bob was born on September 1, 1955, in Akron, OH to the late Charles and Helen (Davis) Hollen. He retired from the Granville Exempted Village School District where he was a high school art teacher for 35 years. He touched the lives of thousands of students and athletes as a coach of football, wrestling, cross country, track and golf. After retirement he was able to enjoy one of his greatest passions, playing the game of golf nearly every day. One of his greatest achievements and proudest moments was when he made a hole-in-one. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife...

Lancaster, Ohio John D. Meese 1941 — 2023 John D. Meese, age 81, passed away June 16th at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe OH, due to sudden illness. He was born in Troy New York to Clarence Ray Meese and Virginia Elizabeth Kelley Meese. Survived by loving wife Jane Cannizzaro Meese, son C. Ray Meese, daughter-in-law Deborah Meese, grandson John Daniel Meese, sisters-in-law Ardis Kelley and Jennifer Bolen, brothers-in-law John and Richard Cannizzaro, nephews James Kelley (Cathy), John Kelley (Rosita), Michael Kelley (Ruth), Anthony Cannizzaro, nieces Kelly Kelley, Kimberly Cannizzaro, and his cat buddy Patches. Preceded in death by his parents, his brother James M. Kelley, and his brother-in-law Charles E. Bolen. John was...

Duluth, Georgia William (Bill) Edward Walker 1934 — 2023 William (Bill) Edward Walker, USNR, passed peacefully on June 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Bill was born, May 22, 1934, in Newark, Ohio, the middle son of Walter and Lorena (Paul) Walker. His two brothers (Phillip and Joseph) preceded him in death as well as one sister-in-law (Jackie). He is survived by another sister-in law, Carolyn Walker. Bill was married to the love of his life Jacqueline (Loughman) for 59 years. Their marriage was a model of unconditional love, trust, and support. Together they raised 3 children: Lori (Walker) Engle (Mark), Jennifer (Walker) Getzewich (Daniel) and David Walker. Bill was...

Columbus, Ohio Shante Marie Gambrel 1978 — 2023 Shante Marie Gambrel, 44, of Columbus, passed away May 11, 2023. To read the full obituary and to share a condolence with the family, please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

Grove City, Ohio Leland Brown 1929 — 2023 Leland (Dean) Brown, age 93, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on May 8, 2023. He was born on Sept. 15, 1929 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Clarence V. Brown and Kathleen (Evans) Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Horace (Toby), sister, Mellie (Sue) Lambert and his first wife Jeanne (Kurtzhalz) Brown. Dean was raised in Hanover, Ohio and graduated from Hanover/Toboso High School in 1947. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He attended O.S.U. and was a loyal lifetime Buckeyes fan. He was a design engineer at North American Aviation for many years. He began a second career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1972 where he met his wife, Bonnie. They...

Anderson, South Carolina Thomas Gerald Tarter 1934 — 2023 Thomas Gerald Tarter, age 89, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born January 9, 1934, in Norwood, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas Cole Tarter and Susan Snell Tarter. He was married to Shirley Mae Brookshire Tarter until her death on February 23, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas G. Tarter, Jr.; granddaughter, Natalie Rabideau; and sister-in-law, Pauline McMahan. Thomas was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he was a member of the SAE Fraternity and was retired from Owens Corning. He was a man of many talents and met his wife Shirley while he was a DJ. Music was his passion and he was a concert pianist, a clarinetist, a...

Williamsburg, Virginia William A. Bentz 1938 — 2023 Colonel William A. Bentz, United States Army, Retired, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 11. He was born in Newark, Ohio on September 16, 1938 to Robert W. Bentz and Elsie O'Toole Bentz. Bill attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and in 1956, he graduated Saint Francis de Sales High School. He attended the University of Dayton and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Business Administration and a Regular United States Army Commission in the Infantry. Bill took pride in being a Distinguished Military Graduate. Bill married Karla Mason, his high school sweetheart, that same year. Shortly thereafter, they were off to travel the world as Bill served 31 years in the United States Army. As...

Columbia, South Carolina William Duane Grimes 1958 — 2023 William "Bill" Grimes, 64, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2022. Born on May 18, 1958, in Union City, Ohio, he was the son of John Harvey Grimes and the late Betty Jean Grimes. After graduating from Mississinawa Valley High School, Bill served his country as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. After serving in the Navy for 22 years, Bill became a real estate agent until his retirement. He loved the outdoors, his beagle Copperhead, but most of all, his loving family. During retirement, he spent most of his time working on his garden, spending time with his grandchildren and hosting family dinners. Bill was passionate about his country, and was a loyal Republican....

Niles, Michigan Rebecca Mullis 1951 — 2023 Rebecca Pheneger Mullis, 71, better known as Becki with an "i", ended her eight-year battle with lung cancer on the last day of winter, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in her Niles, Michigan home, surrounded by loved ones. Becki was born on April 10, 1951, in Newark, Ohio, to Betty Gail (Lyons) Pheneger and Robert Lee Pheneger. She and her twin, Roberta, were the third and fourth of five sisters, a close-knit group from cradle to Becki's literal bedside in her last days. Becki married Charles Thomas Mullis on June 17, 1972, in Granville, Ohio Methodist Church, eventually moving to Niles, Michigan. Their 50-year marriage produced two sons, three grandchildren, and countless friendships. Becki worked...

Albany, Ohio Audrey Gene Phillips 1940 — 2023 Audrey "Gene" Phillips, 82, Albany, passed away Saturday February 25, 2023, at Ohio Health O'Bleness Hospital emergency room. He was born August 22, 1940, in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Hazel Barnhart Phillips. He was an Army Veteran. Gene is survived by children Mechelle (Jeromy) Smith, Becky (Bill) Hudnall, and step-son Mark (Laura) Hafer; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings Arlene Moore, Linda George, Vickie Robinson, and Steve Hagenbuck. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister Pat Mason, brother Ed Phillips, and nephew Jamie Phillips. A Gathering for family and friends will be Friday March 3, 2023, ...

Hilliard, Ohio Bruce A. Cost 1958 — 2023 Bruce Allen Cost, age 64, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Bruce was born on July 21, 1958 to the late George C. and Theresa C. (Gebhart) Cost. Bruce grew up in Newark, Ohio and graduated from Licking County JVS/Newark Catholic in 1977. Bruce then received a two year degree from CSCC. Bruce is survived by wife, Patricia (Siegel) Cost; daughter, Hilliary (Robert) Cost-Alfred; step-children, Nathan (Dawn) Ball, Kristin (Brian) Smith; furbaby, Maggie; grandchildren, Amelia Alfred, Brenden Ball, Jackson Alfred, Claire Alfred, Kyla Ball, Hannah Smith, Moriah Smith; siblings, Georgianna Vanvelzor, Christine Archer of Newark, Ohio and Paul Cost of...

Houston, Texas Ruby Pearl Tignor Riedel 1931 — 2023 Ruby Pearl Tignor Riedel, age 91, passed away at her home on Wednesday, the 18th of January 2023. She was born in Newark, Ohio, the daughter of Ruby Pearl Roberts Tignor and Ralph Edward Tignor. She joins her husband of 63 years, Alan Ellis Riedel, who passed away in 2016. Ruby graduated from Newark High School and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Ohio University in 1953. She was the first of her family to attend college, an achievement she and her parents held with pride. During her second week as a freshman collegiate living at Bryan Hall dormitory, she met Alan at a campus mixer as well as seeing him deliver sandwiches and snacks to campus dorms for students after...

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