Robert Harold Bowshier, age 92, died April 13, 2024. Born September 21, 1931, in Dublin, OH to the late Harold and Hazel (Krumm) Bowshier. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela White; grandson, William White. Robert is a 1950 graduate of Pleasantville High School. During high school, he worked part-time at the Columbus Zoo. He always had a love for tools, machinery, and working in his garage. Out of this garage, came several inventions that were never patented. Robert also had a love for...

William (“Dick”) Clayton Lewis, Jr., age 79, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on April 13, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on February 5, 1945, in Pickerington, Ohio to the late William C. and Marjorie (Courtright) Lewis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roger Allen Lewis. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Cheryl (Petty) Lewis; daughter Randi (Jeff) Venables; son Bill (Melissa) Lewis; grandchildren...

Rita Darby (Mitsch) born in Manheim, Germany on March 14th 1952 to George and Antonia Mitsch has passed away at home on April 12th, 2024 surrounded by family. Rita was a strong woman who loved cooking German food, and drinking wine and diet coke. She was a hard worker her whole life working as a nursing aid up to only a month before her passing. Her whole life was devoted to caring for others. She is survived by her son David (Mary) Darby and their daughter Nizhoni; her sister Gerlinde...

Marilyn R. Egginger, age 69, of Lithopolis, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born January 29, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leroy and Virginia (Walpole) Parks. Marilyn enjoyed going anywhere with her beloved husband in the outdoors. One of her favorite things to do was to travel and go camping in Michigan at Little Lake. Marilyn enjoyed cross stitching, Hiking, baking, playing cards shooting, and most of all spending time with her...

Roger Elwood Detillion born to Harold and Helen Detillion on December 30th, 1956 has passed on April 7th, 2024 at home. He enjoyed antiquing and auctioning and was proud of his yard, always being diligent with mowing. He is survived by his wife Cathy; sons Bill (Leigh Anne), Steve, and Brian (Kendra Wilson); grandchildren Alannah, Savannah, Caleb, and Mason; mother Helen; Sister-in-laws Becky (Bob) Benner, Tammy Davis, and Kelly (Chuck) Williamson; aunts Geneva Gilliam and Lorene...

James Gorman Graves (Jim), age 85, passed peacefully from the burdens of this world and into the arms of our Lord, on April 7, 2024; one day after his 38th wedding anniversary to his devoted wife, Myrna, and one day prior to his 86th birthday. Jim was born to Gorman and Mildred Graves on April 8, 1938 in Ithaca, N.Y. After graduating high school, Jim briefly attended State University of New York, Broome College, studying to become an electrical technician. In 1962, Jim was inducted into the...

Carl Emerson Shroyer, born June 26, 1932, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, died April 3rd at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala, OH. Carl was the son of Carl and Thelma (Weeks) Shroyer. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army and retired as an industrial engineer from International Harvester. He moved to Ripley, Ohio where he ran Shroyer’s Sportswear for 25 years before retiring at the age of 82. Carl was active with Junior Achievement and past Grand Knight of the K of C 3737. He was an avid water...

Frances “Fran” Delande, age 83, of Canal Winchester, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Brookdale Lakeview Crossing. Born May 29, 1940 in Bridgeport, Ohio to the late Louis P. and Mary Ann (Demchok) Kotopka. She was a retired school teacher with Bridgeport City Schools and was inducted into the Bridgeport Education Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Delande, Sr. in 2012; brothers, Louis, Frank, and John Kotopka; and sisters, Marie Vargo, Eva Reynolds,...

Jean F. Schleppi, age 83, of Canal Winchester, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her residence. Born April 19, 1940 in Carroll to the late Lloyd and Edna (Benson) Stebelton. She was a 1958 graduate of Canal Winchester High School and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Edwin Schleppi in 2009; and brothers, Pete, Ken, and Bob Stebelton. She is survived by her children, Jackie (Mark) Istanich, Jasper, TN, and Tom Schleppi, Canal...