Joseph John Joseph, Sr. age 85, Tuesday October 15, 2019 with his family by his side. Born in Youngstown, Ohio son of the late, Caiser and Elma (Ghafri) Joseph. He was employed at Youngstown Metal Products as a Supervisor and later with the PUCO in Columbus as an Investigator. Also preceded in death by his infant son, Robert; sister, Marianne Joseph and brother, Fred Joseph. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy (Karas) Joseph; children, Joseph (Deborah), Cyndi (Paul) Pittmann and Ken...

Dominican Sister of Peace, Sister Mary Lois Schmeltzer (Mary Margaret) died at Mohun Health Care Center, Columbus, OH on Monday, October 7, 2019. She was born in 1926 in Somerset, OH and in 1944 entered the congregation of St. Mary of the Springs, now the Dominican Sisters of Peace. She earned her degrees from the College of St. Mary of the Springs, now Ohio Dominican University and Duquesne University. She taught in schools in CT, NY, PA and in Marietta, OH, Wintersville, OH and in...

Nancy Ann Grace, age 70, passed away October 7, 2019 from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She was born in Columbus on January 10, 1949 to Bernard and Geraldine Eshelman.  Retired from the United States Postal Service.  She is preceded in death by her mother Geraldine Autz Eshelman.  Survived by husband, John Grace; children, Brent Grace, Shawn (Beth) Grace and Molly (Ben) Pawson; grandchildren, Corey (Mallory) Grace, Devon (Caitlin Barr) Grace, Shawn Grace Jr.; great-grandchildren,...

Elmira Virginia (Lienard) Leister was born on Friday, April 22, 1921 in Sharon, PA; the eldest daughter of Charles and Esther Blanc Lienard. Elmira transitioned from this life to eternity on Monday, October 7th. Elmira attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School and graduated in 1939 from St. Mary of the Springs High School. She graduated from the business school at Bliss College. Upon graduation she was employed by the Pure Oil Company for nine years; where she was introduced to the...

Timothy “Tim” Mogan, age 74, was born February 3, 1945 in Circleville, Ohio, resided in Westerville, Ohio, and died on October 5, 2019, surrounded by family. The birth and death of this great man were not nearly as relevant as all the years in between. Tim was a man of unwavering Catholic faith. His greatest loves were his God, his wife, his four daughters and sons-in-law, and all 11 of his adored grandchildren – to whom he bestowed infinite wisdom and valuable life...

Grant Allen Saale, 24, passed away during the night of September 10 – 11, 2019, almost 5 years to the day after sustaining the first of several concussions, which occurred while he was competing and practicing as a Division 1 diver at North Carolina State University. Grant graduated from Dublin Jerome High School in 2013, and still holds school records in 1- and 3-meter diving. Grant’s athletic career began at a very young age. He competed in gymnastics and diving at the State,...

Jean McCartney Lynch, born May 17, 1927 went to be with her Lord & Savior on October 2, 2019.  Born to Scott & Avis McCartney in Buffalo, NY, she married Jack Lynch November 2, 1947. They had 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.  Jack preceded Jean in death on October 4, 1989.  Jean's passions were horses, serving, and Jesus.  She served on multiple Walk to Emmaus weekends, Oklahoma Prison Fellowship, Kairos, and traveled to England with...

August  J. Sugar, age 81, Wednesday October 2, 2019.  Attended St. Aloysius Military Academy in New Lexington, OH, and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School in 1952 and Bishop Rosecrans High School in 1956.   He attended The Ohio State University and The American Institute of Banking.  Retired from the Ohio National Bank and Lazarus Macys.  Augie was an avid sailor, member of the Hoover Yacht Club and the American Motorcycle Association.  He was...

Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Dayton National Cemetery.  

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 4131 Clime Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228.  Burial to follow at Alton Cemetery.