All Tributes - Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH

Douglas Gordon Lear, age 62, went home to Heaven to be with God, our Father Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Born October 2, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas and Marianna Lear. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia J. Lear (Wickline); daughter, Kristen J. Lear; son, Andrew Douglas Lear;brother, Thomas (Vicki) Lear; Sister-in-law, A. Kay (Jon) Tyler; and many nieces. . He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cynthia Roberts and her husband Jerry Roberts; and nephew, Jameson...

Terry Kay Ensign, age 69, died Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born August 3, 1954 in Point Pleasant, WV. She is survived by her loving husband, Christopher Ensign; daughter, Keri Ensign; brother, Jack (Judy) Rainey; sisters-in-law, Kim Ensign, Madonna Van Fossen, Maria Sulewski; brothers-in-law, Joel Ensign, Thomas Ensign; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Terry was a great, fun-loving personality. She enjoyed crafting, her granddogs Buckeye, Paisley, Luna and watching their dog...

William P. “Bill” Stiver, age 74, of Amanda, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, surrounded by the love and memories of his family. Born March 1, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry P. and Golda “Grace” (Berry) Stiver. Bill proudly served in the United States Marines for two years during Vietnam. He later joined the Madison Township Police Department and retired after 17 years. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed numerous hobbies such...

Josef “Fred” Heller Sr. went to be with the Lord September 23, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Fred was born in Lancaster, PA, the son of Edna Eby Heller and Landis Heller on December 4, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patricia Eisenberger. He is survived by his wife, Susan Ludman-Heller; son, Josef F. (Alison) Heller Jr.; daughter, Tishe Van Heyde (Kurt) Vardyan; 2 stepsons, Brian W. (Kelly) Cohagan of Baton Rouge, LA and Christopher J. (Shannon)...

Stephen Takos Jr. passed away September 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Stephen was born in Mansfield, Ohio on February 7, 1945 to Stephen Takos Sr. and Gladys (Givens) Takos. He was the loving husband to Dixie (Hinton) Takos for 54 years. He was also the proud father of Amy (Takos) Knapp and Andy Takos. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Debbie (Takos) Balivia. He was a wonderful grandfather to Lynna (Knapp) Buck (Alex Buck), and Lindsay Knapp (Andrea Carson), and...

Charles E. “Charlie” Wilde, age 88, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Kobacker House. Born October 24, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Roland A. and Amy R. Wilde. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Susan A. Wilde; and sister, Jane Brown. Charlie is survived by his children, Annmarie (Mark) Bingham, Diann (Kenny) Young, Amy (Mark) Raines, Brenda (Ed) Smith, Chuck (Mary Beth) Wilde, and Duane (Heather) Wilde; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, John...

Herbert G. Poenisch, age 100, of Canal Winchester, Ohio went home to be with his Lord on September 17, 2023. Born January 19, 1923 in Columbus to the late Otto and Hazel (Dellenbach) Poenisch. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a lifelong member of Gender Road Christian Church, he loved his church and family. Herb retired as a Data Processing Supervisor for the government after 37+ years. He enjoyed playing softball, dominos and traveling to Florida for...

Herbert Dodson Motter, age 65, of Pickerington, OH passed away September 15, 2023. He was born February 18, 2023 in Piqua, OH to James and Geraldine Motter. In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated. Arrangements by DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington, OH.

Deborah Mae Taylor, age 68, went to be with the Lord surrounded by family and close friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Born April 27, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary Marshall. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenn Taylor; children, Angie (Greg) Eisenacher, April King, Mary Taylor; grandchildren, Emily and Ellie Eisenacher, Haylee and Eli Cordle; siblings, Lana (Glen) Hoffsis, Patty (Danny Davis) Fenice, Carla (Keith) Jones, Mike (Cindy) Marshall, Vicki (Joe)...

Chad Michael Collins, born on August 22, 1973, in Xenia, Ohio, left us on September 12, 2023, surrounded by the love and memories of his family and friends. Chad was a man of many talents and a heart filled with warmth and generosity. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Michael Collins, as a true jack of all trades, excelling particularly in the realm of mechanics. His hands were skilled, and his passion lay in the restoration and maintenance of classic cars, with his cherished 1957...