All Obituaries

Marie Alice Sergio, age 74, was welcomed into eternal life surrounded by her family after a life beautifully lived in service, faith, and love. Born on April 27, 1951, in Massillon, Ohio, Marie completed the family as the only daughter to Alice and Earl Bachtel. She looked up to her two older brothers David and Larry and loved being their little sister. Marie attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Massillon Ohio. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in ...

Dewayne L. Cox, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2026.  He was born on August 21, 1939 in Coldwater, Michigan to the late Alford and Jennie Cox.  Graduate from Coldwater High School.  Veteran of United States Navy.  Retired from IBM after 30 years of employment.  Avid Michigan State fan.  Member of Christ the King Church for many years before moving to Raleigh, NC for work and upon his return was a member of St. Paul Church.  He is ...

PhyllIs L’Jean Bardon passed away on February 28th after a brief illness. Opened R&J Bardon Printing in 1978 and retired in 1990. Roger and Jean moved to Venice, FL and returned to Columbus in 2014. She was an avid golfer, she loved boating on Lake Erie and loved spending time with family and watching her grandchildren play sports. Preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Cecil Callahan and mother and father-in-law Bernard and Clara Bardon; great-grandson, Caysen Clime and ...

Dominican Sister of Peace, Sister Maureen Flanagan died at Mohun Health Care Center, Columbus, OH on February 23, 2026. She was born February 26, 1939 in Lowell, MA and in 1957 entered the Dominican Sisters, St. Catherine, KY, now the Dominican Sisters of Peace. She earned a certification as a Dietary Aide and ministered in education. She served in various food service capacities in Massachusetts serving children, veterans, and clergy. As well as found her calling to service at the Sansbury ...

Rosemary Downey Morrissey entered into eternal life on February 21, 2026 at home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on January 29, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to William P. and Kathleen Coyle Downey. Rosemary grew up in Clintonville, where she attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School. She graduated from St. Mary of the Springs Academy and earned BS and MA degrees from The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. Rosemary ...

December 30, 1935 – February 21, 2026 Joan C. Lorenz, age 90 of Arlington, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her children after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband James Lorenz.   She is the loving mother of Cathy (Ed) Carroll, Debby (Joe) Brake, Daniel (Missy) Lorenz, Bill (Jamhuri) Lorenz,  Joseph(Julie) Lorenz, Elizabeth (Shawn) Murphy, Cynthia (the late Jarry) Case.  She is survived by her grandchildren,  Tanya (Greg) ...

Raymond Francis (“Ray”) Pauken, 90, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Bexley, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.  Ray lived a long life devoted to family and community, teaching and learning, generosity and humor, and music and love. Ray was born on August 4, 1935, in Maumee, Ohio, to Paul and Mary Pauken. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Patricia (Ryan); his parents, Paul and Mary; and his brothers Jim, Dick, Ken, and Carl. Ray is ...

Beth McGrath, age 77, passed away on February 21, 2026 at Kobacker House.  She was born in Henderson, Kentucky on January 26, 1949 to the late Lloyd and Sue Bugg.  Beth retired as a professor from  Columbus State Community College.  Member of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church.   She is survived by her husband, Michael McGrath; sons, Kevin McGrath and Matt McGrath; grandchildren, Hugh McGrath and Ansley McGrath; brothers Jim Bugg, Tom Bugg and Brian ...

Reba J. Brett, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1939, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Ray Kerby and Amanda Stanley. Reba graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1957 and soon after moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she began a career with the State of Ohio. Not long after, she met the love of her life, James T. Brett. The two shared 52 years of marriage, and Reba would fondly tell anyone who would listen that she “hit the ...

With heavy hearts, we remember Lois Mary Strojny Andrasko, a remarkable woman who lived a full life filled with love, faith, and family. Lois, 97, of Boynton Beach, Florida (formerly of Columbus, Ohio), died on January 29, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She leaves behind four children, son Jim, and daughters Diane, Sharon, and Mary.  She was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania on December 11, 1928 to Lottie Elizabeth Zagorski Strojny and Frank John Strojny ...