All Tributes - Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH

Georgia “June” Shoemaker, age 89, passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1932 in Plain City, OH to the late George and Minnie (Fiess) Porschet. June was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lithopolis, OH, Canal Winchester Chorale, Greencastle Homemakers, Hartford High School Alumni Association and the St. John Lutheran Church Council and Choir. June is survived by her children, Phillip (Kay) Shoemaker, Rebecca Shoemaker, Diane Shoemaker, Wendy (John)...

Bridgette OToole, age 52, of Hilliard passed away September 25, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. Born February 3, 1969 to Robert and Frances Schorr. Bridgette was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a natural artist and loved to paint, draw and sing. She created beautiful flower arrangements for weddings, gifts, and other special occasions. She started her own successful business (Bridgette’s Boutique) where she sold handmade jewelry at craft shows and...

Floyd “Wes” Will, II, age 60, of Bremen, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence. Born March 3, 1961 in Columbus to the late Floyd and Hazel (Starks) Will, he was a 1979 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School. He was formerly employed at Commercial Parts & Service (CPS) in Columbus and Mountaineer Mechanical in Athens. He had a love for antique hit & miss engines, and tractor shows. He is survived by his son, Joe (Julie) Will, of Bremen; grandchildren, Joseph Yoho and Jemma Will;...

Jeanne Blum, age 60, of Canal Winchester, passed away September 24, 2021. Born August 5, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to the late Charles and Geraldine Croker. Jeanne settled in Springfield, OH, where she graduated from Springfield Central Catholic and continued her education at Wittenburg University, Clark State and Columbus State, where she received her nursing degree. She was employed by Aetna Insurance. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 37 years, Dan; her children, who was her...

Verna R. Williams and Cordell Sterling Williams were married 52 years. They met and married in Columbus, OH.  Verna was employed by the State of Ohio and worked for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for 50 years.    Verna had a special place in her heart for coworkers Robbin, Joe, Sam, Chuck, Mary Alice, Greta, Marchia and Shahid. When Verna wasn’t working, she was usually reading the Columbus Dispatch. Sterling served in the United States Army.  He was a...

Anna M. “Amy” Botts, age 86, of Canal Winchester passed peacefully September 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born December 27, 1934 to the late Clement and Coletta Estadt of Caldwell in Noble County. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Donald R. Botts in 1991. Leaving to remember the good times together are daughters, Laurie (Doug) Lortz and Erin Botts; grandchildren, Gabbie, Gracie and Lillie Lortz, Hunter, Skyler, Spencer, Summer and Heather Benson, Donnie Sampson;...

George N. Serio, age 69, of Pickerington, died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Licking County. He was born December 27, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Nicholas L. & Frances (Walker) Serio. He was a retired supervisor/industrial worker, having worked at companies such as Timken, Boehringer Ingelheim, Columbus Metalcraft, and Keystone. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle to raise money for various organizations, bowling, and family vacations. He is...

Ann D. Biri, age 83, of Columbus, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Embassy Pickerington. Born January 22, 1938 in Kent, England to the late William and Mabel (Davey) Browning. She was a former telephone sales associate at JC Penney Outlet, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pickerington. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joe Biri; children, Susan Biri, Columbus, and John (Tracy) Biri, Grove City; grandchildren, Mackenzie (Corey) Deruga, Dalton Biri, and Riley Biri. ...

Gerhold “Farley” “Rappold”, Margaret Ann Margaret Ann Gerhold “Farley”, age 61, went home to be with her lord and savior on September 17, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1960 to the late Joseph and Mary Rappold in Columbus, Ohio. Margaret graduated in 1978 from Bexley High School. Peggy, affectionately referred to as Mimi, was full of gentleness and kindness. Her loving warmth was felt by everyone who knew her. Peggy always put others needs before her own...