All Tributes - Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH

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John R. Tong, age 78, of Pickerington, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence. Born December 19, 1944 in Columbus to the late Robert T. and Janet (Scott) Tong. He was a 1962 graduate of Grove City Pleasant View High School and attended The Ohio State University, where he belonged to the Alpha Rho Chi fraternity and was a stadium usher for over 20 years. He served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve and attended Glenwood United Methodist Church. He was a retired engineer with Ventura...

Bonnie Laposki, nee Riser, was born August 1, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio during the height of the Great Depression. Bonnie was the youngest of William and Martha Riser nee Baxter’s 7 children. Bonnie passed away peacefully, being cared for by family, in Lewis Center, Ohio on May 26, 2023. Bonnie is pre-deceased by long-time spouse Louis Laposki and beloved son Bill Laposki. Bonnie was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by daughter and son-in-law, Jacki and John Carlson; daughter and...

Eva Jean Fields, age 77, of Pickerington, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1946 to the late Charles S. and Martha A. (Langley) Smith in Pike County, Ohio. Eva attended and graduated from Portsmouth West High School class of 1964. She was one of nine children, creating many memories with her large family. She enjoyed baking and reading in her spare time. Traveling was something she loved to do, from visiting the beach to...

Sandra “Sandy” K. Conley, age 74, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born February 21, 1949 in Morgan County, Kentucky to the late Don and Reva (Williams) Wright. She was a graduate of Morgan County High School and was of the Baptist Faith. She married James A. “Jimmy” Conley in 1970 and moved to Ohio shortly thereafter. While in Ohio she started a family when her only child...

Thomas Eugene Smith, age 76, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born January 31, 1947 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Floyd and Bertha Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita; children, Brandi (Chris) Pepper, Heather Vickers, Misti (Jeff) Carter; grandchildren, Kelcy, Tommi, Tyler, Kaley, Tucker; siblings, John Smith, Ron (Jenn) Smith, Gregory Smith, Darla (Chuck) Palen. Thomas was a 1965 graduate of Bellaire High School. He went on to serve in the U.S Air Force during the...

David William Brandt, age 76, passed from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Urbana, Illinois on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:59pm central time. David was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and William Brandt; and his beloved wife, Kendra Brandt. He was a loving brother to Carolyn Florence, Bonnie Thompson and Patricia Caldwell. A wonderful brother-in-law to Lilian Kathleen Parrish and Sandra Richards. His children and their spouses, Jay and Ann Brandt, Amy (Brandt) and...

Barbara A. Shirley, age 86, of Groveport, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born May 9, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Howard F. and Ruth M. (Thacker) Call. She attended Groveport United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Roy E. Shirley; children, Steven Shirley, John (Dee) Shirley, and Gina (Richard) Barber; grandsons, John David (Leann) Shirley, Joe (Katie) Barber, Josh (Michelle) Barber, Jake Barber, Jonathan (Greta) Barber; several...

Krista Nichole Martyn, age 35, of Pickerington, OH passed away May 18, 2023. She was born November 26, 1987 in Columbus, OH. Krista was a 2006 graduate of Pickerington North High School. She was a proud member of Violet Baptist Church and had an unshakable faith in Jesus Christ. Krista had a joy throughout her battle with multiple sclerosis which she expressed to all she met with her unforgettable smile. Krista had a passion for teaching young children. Krista was involved with the MS...

Dennis Patrick Collier, age 72, of Canal Winchester died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born April 15, 1951 to Orla and Dorothy (Zadrozny) in Detroit, Michigan. In his younger years Dennis was an avid backpacker and bicyclist. It was not uncommon for him to come home from work and ride a 17 mile circuit every day. It was always his dream to backpack on Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. Over the years he ended up going 5 times. He...