Thomas J. Mellett (Big T), age 61, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on February 17, 2020.  Friends may call from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street on Friday, February 21, 2020 with a Funeral Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. Father Timothy Hayes of St. Timothy Catholic Church will be officiating.   Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 8, 1958. He graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio. Tom worked in the automotive...

Anna-Belle Margaret (Peggy) Griffin Hughes, age 81, passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 at her residence. Peggy was born in California, graduated from Findlay High School in Findlay, Ohio and was a 55-year resident of Worthington, Ohio. After many years as a mechanical draftsman at Ohio Bell and W.E. Monks, Engineers, Peggy enjoyed a 20-year, award-winning career in residential real estate with HER and ReMax. She was an avid, competitive bridge player and was active in several local...

Valicia M. Fox, age 90, Friday February 14, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, James W. Fox and children, James W., Jr., David G., twins Joseph and Gerald as well as Alicia Fox. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mark Benavides; grandson, Jason J. Graessle and Angela McReynolds; 2 great-grandsons; numerous other relatives and friends including cousins, Yvonne Theodore and Ethel Huffman and sister-in-law Rosemary Hannon. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the EGAN-RYAN...

Olivia J. Lang, age 74, unexpectedly passed away Thursday Feb. 13, 2020.  Retired from Liebert Corp. (Emerson Electric Power).  Olivia enjoyed her yard and the great outdoors.  Survived by husband Stephen; children Amy, Anne, and Amanda. Stepchildren Andy, Cindy and Diana; 10 grandchildren; brother Ken; best friend Halo; many other relatives,  in laws and friends.  Friends who wish may call Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. BROAD ST. ...

Ann Vogel Bush, age 67, passed away February 12, 2020.  She was born on February 3, 1953 to the late Richard and Mary Murnane Vogel. Graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School, 1971.  Received her Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin University.  Longtime employee at the Columbus Convention Center.  Avid cyclist and hiker who loved being in nature.  Preceded in death by her parents and brother, John C. Vogel.  Survived by son, Corey (Ashley) Bush; daughter,...

William M. Miller, age 72, passed away February 12, 2020. Retired from the United States Air Force in 1988 after serving for 20 years.  Member of Christ the King Parish.  Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Miller; sons, Paul Miller and Joseph Miller; sister-in-law, Sally Oehlbeck; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 2777 East Livingston Avenue.  Burial to follow at St. Joseph...

Frances L. Johnson, age 70, passed away February 12, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic after long fight with heart complications.  Born on June 26, 1949 in Newark, Ohio to the late Raymond and Thelma Arthur.  Graduate of Licking Valley High School.  Retired from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank after 29 years.  Longtime active member of Pataskala Church of the Nazarene where she was on Missionary Council and participated in Bible Study.  Fran took great pride in volunteering with...

FR. WILLIAM JOHN BURKE, O.P. Jubilarian Born: Sep 15, 1928 Professed: Aug 16, 1954 Ordained: Jun 16, 1960 Died: Feb 10; 2020 Father William John Burke, O.P., died peacefully at the age of 91 in the morning of Monday, February 10, 2020, at Mohun Health Care Center in Columbus, OH, where he had been a resident since 2017.  His survivors are his Dominican brothers and friends. William Francis Xavier Burke was born on September 15, 1928, in Washington, DC, the son and only child of...

R. Kevin Kerns of Columbus, Ohio died peacefully on February 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Robert C. and Margaret (Strapp) Kerns. A member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Urbana and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Marble Cliff, Kevin graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and Springfield Catholic High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marymount College of Kansas, Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of...

Danny A. Sullivan, age 66 , born July 8, 1953, died February 5, 2020. Danny is survived by his brother Joseph, sister Kathleen, foster sister Kathy Maxwell, family friends and caregivers, Robert and Jennifer McGonigle and their family. Danny was a member of St. Patrick Church, Columbus where he loved to usher especially at the Noon Mass. Danny was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11207. Danny is preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Mary Louise Sullivan, and brothers...