All Obituaries

Patrick Bennett, age 91, passed away June 12, 2026.  Pat was born in Columbus on January, 14, 1935 to the late Francis and Helen Bennett.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He worked for many years in the Insurance Industry.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Soyna Bennett; brother, Michael Bennett; nephews, Chuck Capuano and Bret Bennett and grandson, Troy Bennett.  He is survived by his children, Kevin Bennett, Karin (Steve) Wise and Michael ...

Jane McFadden, aged 104, died peacefully the afternoon of June, 10 2026 under hospice care at Kobacker House where she was grateful for the opportunity to say good-bye to her loved ones after a brief hospitalization for a heart attack that occurred on May 27, 2026. She was born Colletta Jane Miller on April 25, 1922 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to James and Myrtle (Durbin) Miller, and was reared on a farm in Knox County near Howard, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert ...

Sharon was born on August 2, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Raymond and Anna Black. She transitioned on June 7, 2026. As a young girl Sharon was active in church. Volunteering in the children’s ministry and often lead small group Bible studies. Growing up she enjoyed Saturday mornings breakfast dancing with her parents and siblings.  Sharon was most notably known as the fashionista of the family and was graced with the talent to sew, becoming a ...

Robert Edward Mathews Jr. “Bob” age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 31st in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by his family. Born on February 10th, 1939 to the late Robert and Alice (Nelleny) Mathews Sr., Bob graduated from Aquinas College High School in 1957 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from The Ohio State University in 1962. During his time at Ohio State, he was a proud member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Following graduation, Bob served his ...

Robert James Dunham, known lovingly as Bob, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 87. Bob was born on October 12, 1938, in New York, New York. He was the oldest son of the late Robert and Dorothy Dunham, who along with Bob’s younger sister Marilyn have welcomed him into heaven. Throughout his life he carried with him the values of hard work, faith, and devotion to family. He was a kind, loving, and generous man who brought warmth and joy to those ...

Barbara was born on January 24, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Joseph and Clara Weber. Barb married Jim J. Deutschle on September 12, 1953. She attended St. Josephine School for Girls. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in musical education. In 1974, Barb graduated from Wright State University with a master’s degree in Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disabilities. Preceded in death by her husband Jim, her son Thomas E. Deutschle, and ...

Dan Zerkel, Sr. passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 29, 2026. Dan was born in Dayton Ohio on January 3,1940 to Howard and Lillie Mae Zerkel. Dan graduated from high school in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. Dan married his wife of 65 years, Sharon Gott Zerkel in 1961. They started their life together in Cincinnati, where Dan taught art to elementary school students ...

Monica J. Lisska Ryan, of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her family at the age of 85. Born on May 15, 1941, to Dorothy and Stanley Lisska, Monica was the eldest of five children. She is survived by her beloved siblings, Mary Ciccerella (Lt. Col. Warren), Mark Lisska, Stash Lisska (Patti), and Patty Daily. Monica was the devoted wife of the late Patrick Egan Ryan Sr. The couple was married on September 5, 1964, and shared a life centered on ...

Catherine Cecelia DeVine, lovingly known as Katie, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio, at the age of 96. Katie (Meme to her grandkids) leaves a legacy marked by faith, resilience, humor, and an enduring love for her family. Katie was born on June 26, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, to Marie and Dennis McGrath, with a signature toughness she would display until her last breath. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, John DeVine, her parents Dennis and Marie McGrath ...

Katherine “Kay” E. (Selzer) Barrow, age 101, born November 8, 1924, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  Preceded in death by husband, Edward D. Barrow, Sr. and children, Joseph, Charles and Mary (Mulroy) Barrow along with siblings, Frances, Lucille, Lawrence, John, Josephine, Robert and Helen. Survived by children, Edward, Gerard and Catherine (Smith) Barrrow; niece, Joan (Ducey) Sagle; grandchildren, Andrew, Gerard ...