Mary Lou Olney, age 82, of Powell, OH passed away April 21, 2024. She was born October 21, 1941 in Delaware, OH, growing up in Cardington, OH to the late Kenneth Evans and Gladys Armstrong. Mary enjoyed her many years living in Florida and most importantly spending time with her family, friends and her cat. She loved to take cruises with the Columbus Firefighter Retirees and adventure around the Caribbean. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene...

Virginia “Jenny” Davis, age 92, passed away on April, 20, 2024. Jenny was born on May 2, 1931. She married Thomas “Gene” Davis on June 4, 1955 and had 4 daughters together. She was a loving mom, mamaw, and sister who will be deeply missed. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by and spending time with family. Jenny is survived by her 4 daughters, Karen (Wally) Bickmeyer, Brenda Cook (Mike Smith), Linda Davis and Dianna Davis (John McLaughlin); grandchildren, Ray (Melissa),...

Dennis Montgomery, a loving father and grandfather passed away on Friday, April 19th 2024. He was born in Marion, Ohio on June 16, 1944 to parents Bud and Dollie Montgomery. In LaRue, Ohio he met his future wife Barbara Holland on November 3rd, 1962 and they have been together since. They married on December 26th 1967. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing, and later with an MBA from Ohio University. He had a long and extensive career in...

Norma Franke Zwayer, age 92, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence. Born March 19, 1932 in Omaha, NE to the late Edward and Marjorie Franke. She was a graduate of St. Mary of the Springs High School. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Carl Zwayer in 2015; daughter, Janet Rish; step-mother, Lela Franke; sisters, Marjorie, Dolores, and Dorothy; and grandparents, Joseph and Lottie Hardy. Survived by her children, Nancy (Richard) Whaley, Michael...

Ernest (Ernie) Ishmael Hay, of Lancaster, Ohio, went to his eternal home on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 93. Ernie grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, which fostered his love of family, nature, and downhome cooking. When he was twenty, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. After escaping death by both a munitions train explosion in Korea and a volcanic eruption in Japan, he returned home to meet the love of his life, Wanda...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved, John Dale Sowder, age 86, of Canal Winchester. Dale joined the Lord in his heavenly home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with his family by his side. Born August 23, 1937, to the late William and Gladys (Helton) in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Thompson; sister, Alene Sowder-Harper; and brother, Jack Sowder. Dale was a devoted Christian; he faithfully attended...

Janet Alspach, 89, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was born July 24, 1934, to the late Norman and Viola (Noll) Eby. Janet was a longtime member of David’s United Church of Christ. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being with her family and was very proud of their accomplishments. Janet enjoyed watching Ohio State sports and loved to shop. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul T. “Cotton”...

Janet M. Grundey, age 81, of Canal Winchester, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born March 6, 1943 in Columbus to the late Ralph Anthony and Mary Margaret (Harner) Wiest. She was a graduate of Holy Rosary Catholic High School in Columbus and the St. Anthony School of Nursing. She spent her early nursing career at St. Anthony Hospital and later spent 27 years caring for patients at Rockmill Nursing and Rehab Center in Lancaster. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in...

Bonniejean Kay Crist, age 67, succumbed to injuries sustained from her valiant 20 year battle with breast cancer. She passed away peacefully on her birthday Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 16, 1957. Bonniejean is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Thomas Crist; loving children, Miranda Crist, Stephanie Simpkins, Nicholas (Shannon McDaniel) Crist, Zachary Crist; grandchildren, Adrienne, Savannah, Hunter, Logan, Sawyer, Noah, Nolan, Madelynn, Pierson,...

Sharon C. Floyd, age 79, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, with her family by her side. Born July 11, 1944, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Nelson and Joyce (Nuttings) Graves. Sharon, known as Sharry to all, spent her career in education. Her passion for knowledge and the ability to learn deep details of a topic lead to millions in grants for numerous institutions include Case Western Reserve. This was also shown in her personal life as she was an avid traveler....