All Tributes - Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH

Leo C. Thurber, age 96, died April 1, 2020 at Violet Springs Health Campus in Pickerington, Ohio. He was born November 9, 1923 in Clearlake, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Laura Thurber. Leo was a WWII Veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1943-1946. He graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a degree in engineering. He loved camping, woodworking and was rarely seen without his hat. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who was devoted to his...

Shirley E. Francetic, age 85, passed away on March 31, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 30, 1935, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Ballas and Elizabeth Sauers. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Daniel R. Francetic; and grandson Matthew Treneff. She is survived by her children, Linda (Matt) Lepe of Middleton, WI, Donna (Nick) Treneff of Pickerington, OH, Daniel G. Francetic of Goodyear, AZ, and Brian (Lisa) Francetic of Highland Heights, OH; grandchildren,...

Myron E. “Mike” Earhart, age 98, of Pickerington, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his residence. Born March 6, 1922 in Benton Harbor, MI, he was a graduate of Marion (IN) High School, and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a retired service manager with NCR with 40 years of service, and was a member of Pickerington American Legion Post 283. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Georgia Earhart; sons, Terry (Jackie) Earhart, Pickerington, and Michael Earhart, San Francisco,...

Joan M. Wagner, age 84, of Pickerington, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born December 9, 1935 in Lancaster to the late Emil Arnold and Blanche Victoria (Bright) Wagner, she was a 1954 graduate of Lancaster High School. She was retired from Shonac, a subsidiary of Schottenstein’s, and was a lifelong volunteer, serving decades at Mt. Carmel East Auxiliary, food pantries, and various other organizations. She was firm in her faith at Pickerington Church of the...

Phillis Carol Moore, age 86, of Groveport, passed March 27, 2020 at her home. She was born December 18, 1933 in Blaine, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Nora Thompson. Phillis retired from JC Penney and then later owned Thompson Tack. She loved being outdoors in her flower gardens and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip (Eunice) Thompson and Herb Thompson; Phillis is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Vincent; her daughter, Debbie (Fred)...

Ruth M. Patton, age 99, of Columbus, was reunited with her husband of 72 years, Bernard, on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Abbington of Arlington. She was born May 12, 1920 in Columbus to the late Charles and Hattie (Moore) Harvey. Formerly of Canal Winchester, where she was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, she enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines, scouting when her children were younger, and was a member of O.E.S. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Deborah “Deb” Scholl-Saulnier, age 59, of Canal Winchester, died Monday, March 23, 2020 in Pinellas Park, Florida. Born October 7, 1960 in Columbus, she was a 1978 graduate of Groveport-Madison High School. She was the Coordinator at Groveport Senior Center, and was formerly with Canal Winchester Senior Center. Deb was an avid softball player and fan. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Charles Saulnier; daughter, Allison Saulnier; mother, Nancy (Jeff) Lee, Reynoldsburg;...

William Layton “Billy” Smith IV died March 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 2020 at Mount Carmel East to his loving parents, William “Bill” and Tiffany (Dulmage) Smith III. Despite a terminal diagnosis, Billy’s strength and desire to live enabled him to spend 6 days with his family. He was expected to pass shortly after birth. Instead, he defied expectations, bringing great joy to his family in a wonderful day of celebration. Billy spent the...

Carolyn Rose Sullivan, age 85, of Columbus, OH passed away March 21, 2020 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor under the loving care of Mt. Carmel Hospice. She was born October 26, 1934 in Columbus, OH to the late John and Clara Mitchell. She worked for Star Bank and Super Duper. Retired from Victoria Secret in 2006. She enjoyed traveling and went on trips to Ireland, Switzerland, London and Hawaii. She was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. She was a loving mother, grandmother and...

Ethel F. Jett, age 87, of Groveport, OH passed away peacefully in her sleep March 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 2, 1932 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Robert and Nellie Burgess. Ethel was prolific in writing poems, an amazing cook, loved all flowers and gardening, artistic and creative in life, a devoted Christian and caregiver to all family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roger Jett. Survivors include her son,...