Joe Szymczak, 72, passed away on January 15, 2020.  He was born September 10, 1947, to Rita (Michalski) and Joseph Szymczak in Toledo, Ohio.  He graduated from Whitmer High School, Wilmington College where he played football, and earned his master’s degree from Bowling Green State University.   Joe spent 46 joyful years with his loving wife, Deb, and created a beautiful family which he adored. Joe asked Deb to marry him again on January 4 and they renewed their...

Cindy Bentley Koehler (May 19, 1964 - Jan. 13, 2020). Survived by beloved husband Jeff; children Misty Regan; Brian (Jessica Watkins) Regan, and Brandy (Luke) Dygert; grandchildren Jordan, Jessa, Faith, Destiny,Noah, Izabella, Halo, Navy, Bridget, Abigail and Lily; mother Mary Ellen Balfanz; mother-in-law Glenna Koehler; sisters Laurie(Brian) Kisling; Babette Bobka; Tracey Carey; Patricia Hobbs; Joy Spiers; brother Jay (Roni) Bentley; and numerous nieces, nephews and siblings in-law....

With heavy hearts, we said our earthly goodbyes to Wayne Herman Lloyd Traetow - our father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend - on January 13, 2020. He passed away peacefully after a short illness.  Wayne was born in Fairmont, MN on March 23, 1928. His family moved to northern Illinois where he graduated from Downers Grove HS and joined the US Navy so he could see the world. To his regret, he never left Great Lakes Naval Station but he did meet the love of his life, Rosemary...

Katherine ”Katie” Louise Asbury, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020. Katie was born on November 17, 1941 to William and Mabel Torgesin Portsmouth, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother William Torges.  Katie is survived by her children Allan (Julie), Bruce (Heather), Brian (Kim), grandchildren Nathan, Brayden, Connor, and Autumn and former husband and friend Damon (Jacquelyn). She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and...

Mark Dempsey, 55, passed away at Grant Hospital on January 10th, surrounded by family and the music of Queen and U2. A life-long Columbus resident and a proud south-ender, Mark graduated from South High School and later earned an Associates degree in Business from Columbus State. In between stints at Deibel’s Restaurant, catering, and owning Costello’s bar in Thurber Village, Mark worked in key positions for the State of Ohio, the City of Columbus and Franklin County...

Lois E. Turner, age 80, passed away January 9, 2020.  She was born on July 4, 1939 to the late Floyd and Helen Ray.  Lois was a loving and strong mother who would always put her kids first.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James and Richard Ray; sister, Jean Woods.  Survived by her children, Karen Turner, Kelly Turner and Keith Turner.  Friends may call Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street where a Funeral...

Maxine M. (Rezes) Anderson, age 93, of Columbus, OH passed away Monday January 6, 2020. Maxine was born July 29, 1924 daughter to the late Andrew & Katherine (Metro) Rezes. Also preceded in death by her husband Harold Anderson; son, David Anderson; grandson Brian and great-granddaughter, Tori Anderson; sister, Dorothy Cardwell. She was a member of St. Andrew Church. Maxine is survived by her son, Stephen C. Anderson and daughter, Cynthia M. McGovern (Chris)...

James Michael Carney (Mike), 67, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away at home, January 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Columbus, son of the late James and Ann Carney. He graduated from Brookhaven High School and attended The Ohio State University. He retired early last year from Accel Inc.  Preceded in death by parents-in-law, Muir and Marian Loomis and brother- and sisters-in-law, Charles and Lynn Loomis and Kathryn Jesson. Survived by wife of 46 years, Muiriel,...

Carole A. Coe, age 82, passed away Sunday Jan. 5, 2020 at Mayfair Village.  Served for 25 years with Foster Grandparents, Mt Vernon, Ohio. Preceded in death by her son, Michael Lee and grandson, James Knox. Survived by Sons, Mark (Mary) Coe of Columbus and James Coe of Mt. Vernon. 4 grandchildren,  10 great grandchildren, 10 great great granchildren. Funeral service Saturday, January 11 2:00 pm at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME NORTHWEST CHAPEL 4661 Kenny road where friends may call...

Philip J. Lombardi, Lt. Col (Ret), US Army, 97 of Columbus, OH, surrounded by his loving family,was called to heaven on Jan. 3.  Born in Boston, MA and raised in Charlestown, MA, preceeded in death by his parents: Nunzio LaCascia & Giacomo Lombardi, brothers: Gaspare, Peter, Joseph, Salvatore; son, Robert Joseph Lombardi (Melissa), sisters: Antonina (Nina) Belmont, Westwood, MA) Marianna McGurty, Charlestown, MA. Grandchildren: Robert Joseph Lombardi, and Armida Lombardi. Survived...