All Obituaries

Catherine E. Lampe died peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, and an attentive aunt to many nieces and nephews.  The foundation of her life was her Roman Catholic faith and her hope in the promise of salvation.  Catherine was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 4, 1934, to Charles B. and Mary Agnes Nutting.  She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1956 with a...

Javier López, de 81 años, falleció el 15 de abril de 2024. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Jesús López y Sara Quezada; hijo, Gerardo López y nieto, Alejandro Miramontes. Le sobreviven su amada esposa Esther Hernández de López; hijos, Javier (Deisy) López, Juan (Juanita) López, Rodolfo (Maria Imelda) López, Alma (Gilberto) López-Miramontes; nuera, María Martínez; muchos nietos y...

Mary K. Jakeway, age 69, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1955 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Mary (Calhoun) Pollock. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Tom Jakeway of 34 years, parents, brother-in-law Walter Jakeway, sister-in-law Donna Jakeway, and brother, Gene (Jeanie) Pollock. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Jessica Jakeway, and brothers Samuel (Kathryn) Pollock, Dennis (Harriett) Pollock, Charlie...

Dr. Donald (Don) F. Bowen, DDS, age 71, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the James Cancer Hospital OSU Wexner Medical Center with his wife and children at his side. Don was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Laurel Bowen, both deceased. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School, class of '71, The Ohio State University, and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He was a member of the Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Don opened his...

Peter C. Labita, age 80, Friday April 12, 2024 at his residence.  Ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church October 12, 1980 by Bishop Edward Herrmann.  He recently retired as Deacon at Christ the King Church after more than 40 years of service.    Pete was originally from Suffern, New York and came to Columbus with his term in the U. S. Air Force. He graduated from Capital University and received his Masters Degree from Loyola University, Louisiana.  Among his...

John Vito Mastronardo passed away on April 11, 2024, he was 68; beloved father of John Vincent and Maria Mastronardo; dear brother of Cindy Mastronardo, and the late Joe Mastronardo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his private visitation and Memorial Mass. Please reach out to John Vincent or Cindy Mastronardo for further details. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in John Vito Mastronardo's memory to the Blue White Scholarship Foundation supporting...

Linda Lee Potts (Mountjoy), 79, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 10, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. Linda was born on November 27, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to Mary and Charles Mountjoy. She and her older sister, Patricia (Pat)attended Saint Patrick’s Academy in Washington, D.C. Linda was ‘introduced’ to her future husband, Orville (Orv) Potts by Pat, who set them up as pen pals. Orv was serving in the United States Air Force at the time and it would be two...

Michael Callahan, known to many as Coach, age 80 passed away April 10, 2024 at OSU James Cancer Hospital surrounded by family.  Mike was born on December 15, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio and was raised in Upper Arlington.   Mike met the love of his life, Jane (Holzapfel), in 1964 while both of them were coaching at St. Agatha Catholic School.  Mike and Jane married in 1966 and found joy in raising and coaching their three children.  Mike was employed and retired as co-owner...

Mary Lou Pelzer, 83, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 in Columbus. She was born February 24, 1941, to the late John and Marcelline (nee Hassett) Hannon. She was loved deeply by her family – husband of 52 years, Dan Pelzer, and the couple's children and spouses, Marci Pelzer and James LeDuc and John and Amy Pelzer. Mary Lou cherished time with her grandchildren, Sarah, Lauren and Owen Pelzer, and was beloved by her brothers Tom Hannon and Pete (Linda) Hannon and her late...

Mary Jane Cooper O’Brien Ph.D., age 100, went to heaven on April 9th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born April 23, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband Gene, parents George and Isabelle Cooper and her eight siblings. She is survived by her 11 loving children; John (Debbie), Tony (Lynn), Fran, Ruth (Bob) McMullen of Pittsburgh, PA, Brian (Linda), Danny (Janet), Dennis (Della), Mickey (Tina), Victor, Robert (Kathy) of...