obituaries

It is with sadness, we are announcing that Barbara Ann Buechner/Rife, Hoffine – Age 87 has passed away. Resided until her passing, at Meadow Grove Transitional Care, in Grove City, Ohio. Her prior residence to the facility was in Plain City, Ohio. Barbara was born to parents of Genevieve E. Buechner and Raymond A. Buechner Sr. (both deceased). Mother of four children which  preceded her in death were, David, Helen, Phillip and Susan; also preceded in death by...

In loving memory of Brenda Howard (Marcum), age 73, which passed away September 27, 2022 at Mount Carmel Grove City. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Nilene Marcum; daughter, Amy Howard; brothers, Kentin and Gregory Marcum; sister, Henrietta Marcum. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael Howard; sons, Michael and Donald Howard, daughter, Angela Howard and many other family and friends. Arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with...

Mary Ellen "Molly" Jablonski, age 77, a loving woman who everyone knew, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St Ann's Hospital. Longtime and proud member of St Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church. She was the lunch lady at both Saint Matthew and Hartley High School for many years. Preceded in death by, husband, John, parents. David and Ruth Henderson, sister, Judy, brother in law, Mike Jablonski, niece, Kelly Jablonski. Survived by, grandchildren, Michael...

Vernon Salyer Jr., Sunrise, October 4, 1954 in Columbus, OH, Sunset, September 27, 2022 in Columbus, OH.  Preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Roy and Carrie Salyer and Cecil and Murzie Cox, parents, Vernon Sr and Lovenia Salyer, brothers, Willis Dean Salyer and Lee Allen Salyer, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by, former wife, Mary Jane Salyer, daughter, Lovenia Gensure, son in law, Jason Gensure, grandchildren, Gracie (Brock Allen) and Jayson Michael Gensure,...

Len Van Le, age 80, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born on October 16, 1941, to Le Van Ca and Nguyen Thi Loi in Vietnam.  He was a wonderful teacher in Vietnam and was a welder when raising his three children in the US.  He is survived by his wife, Quy Thi Do and his brother, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bon Le and Tot Nguyen, Ngau Thai, Le Do, Quan Do, Hanh Hoang, Danh Do, Ngan Ha, Thanh Do, Thoa Do, Son Do, Kathy...

Joan C. Schwarzell (85), a woman who loved her family more than anything, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in her residence. The world's greatest mother and grandmother gave generously like the giving tree even in death - getting little in return but still made happy by those who loved her. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was head cheerleader and shortstop in high school before marrying after graduation and raising three beautiful children. She volunteered at many school functions...

Suzette Lynn Bennington, age 52, a friend to everyone and a woman who loved her family more than anything, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at her residence. She attended East High School. Preceded in death by, father, Louis Bennington Sr., grandmothers, Delpha (Lewis) Walters and Elizabeth McGlone. Survived by, husband, Muhammad Naeem, children, E.J. Jennings Jr., Hannah Perrine and Dimitrius Bennington, mother, Jeannine Bennington, sisters, Maria (Leon) Hairston and Elizabeth...

Jackie Lynn Beaumont, age 51, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Doctors West Hospital. She was a 1989 graduate of Westland High School and also attended Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). Jackie was very artistic and loved to draw. Preceded in death by, father, Paul Beaumont Jr. Survived by, daughter, Marissa Edington, mother, Joyce Church, sister, Annette Beaumont, brother, Paul Beaumont III, best friend, Christy Tinapple, aunt, Patti, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Sharon Melody Wolford passed away September 19, 2022 at the age of 71 due to complications of diabetes mellitus. Sharon is preceded in death by father, Harold R. Evans; mother, Ethel Ann Shirley; brother, Harold A. Evans (Mary Lou); sister, Claudine Valentine (Wayne). Sharon is survived by sons, Donald and Jimmy (Brenda) Wolford; sisters: Alice Urban and Joy (Jack) Jones, Shyanna Wolfe, special family member and pastor, Mark Hatfield and special friend, John Nichols; many friends and family...

Brenda Sue Champion, age 65, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Employed with William T. Burnett and Co for over 26 years; Enjoyed gardening in her spare time, as well as music and dancing. Preceded in death by parents: Elvin Bocook and Betty Mauger; brother, Elvin Bocook and sister, Debbie Huff. Survived by sons: Robert (Laura)  Smokey and Jonathon (Ann McGovern)  Smokey; and long time friend, Karen Moose. Arrangements completed with Jerry Spears Funeral Home of...