All Tributes - Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH

Thomas W. Watt, age 76, of Pickerington, formerly of Canton, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born January 12, 1944 in Canton to the late Joseph Lester & Thelma Irene (Moore) Watt, he was a graduate of Timken Vocational School. He retired from AEP with 42 years of service, and was a charter member of Pickerington Moose Lodge #2321. Tom was an avid Indian artifact collector and loved spending time with his family and friends at “Watt’s...

John E. Nicodemus, age 66, of Pickerington, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born June 13, 1954, the youngest of five children to Ivan and Alta (Swonger) Nicodemus. An avid reader, he was rarely without a book within arm’s reach. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Peggy; former wife, Jana; and his mighty guard dog, Bear. He is survived by his sons, Jake (Meghan), Jason (Sharyn), and Joshua (Nicole); grandchildren, Alex, Zack, Gavin, and...

Loring Bates, 91, passed away October 17, 2020. He was born April 29, 1929 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul and Vera Bates. Loring was a United States Army Veteran. He was a computer programmer with Nationwide Insurance where he retired after 37yrs. Loring was known to be the largest blood donor with the American Red Cross; he loved to play softball, riding his bike, golfing and taking his dog on walks. Loring was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan and became a Red Coat Usher. He was a member of...

Richard Vern Christensen, age 76, of Canal Winchester, OH passed away October 17, 2020. He was born January 1, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Richard and Lelia Christensen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, William “Rusty” Christensen. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Marjorie Christensen; and three daughters, Diane Christensen, Christine (Jason) Ulmenstine and Lisa Christensen. Family and friends may visit 11-1:00pm on Thursday,...

Roberta J. Peer, age 84, of Groveport, OH passed on October 16, 2020 at home. Preceded in death by son, David Alan Peer. Survived by son, Scott and Lori Peer; grandchildren, Alex Peer, Andrea and Michael Orr. Roberta graduated from Groveport High School in 1954. She was employed by North American Rockwell and Groveport Schools. Friends and family may call from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, OH 43110. The...

Charles Russell Dellenbaugh, Jr., age 81 of Groveport, Ohio passed away October 15, 2020. He was born March 9, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Dorothy Dellenbaugh. Charles was an entrepreneur from the time he was a young boy. He started with raising a garden and selling produce. As a teenager he and his friend, John Czompi, raced at Columbus Motor Speedway. Over the years he had multiple careers including working at Westinghouse, crop and livestock production, logging,...

Richard “Dick” Earl Smith, born May 29, 1928, passed from this earth on October 15, 2020, due to COVID-19. He was the third son and fifth child of Grafton and Frances Smith of Amanda, Ohio. His childhood and early adult life were spent on farms in Ashville and Baltimore, Ohio. His life-long goal was to be a farmer, but the end of World War II, and the start of the Korean War changed his plans. On January 1, 1951, he met the love of his life, the former Ardine Grable. They were...

Vicki Harvey, age 66, loving wife, mother and grandmother, left this life suddenly on October, 12, 2020. She was born in Sandusky, OH on June 22, 1954 to Donald Earl and Betty Jane (Holler) Fosco. It was with dignity and elegance, she battled many health issues over the last five years of her life. She was a lady first and foremost. We will miss her heart, her hugs and her laugh. She always shared an unconditional love for family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill...

Avon Wilkes, age 85, passed away October 12, 2020. Born near Proctorville, Ohio on April 16, 1935 to the late Rev. Lloyd and Nannie Wilkes. Graduated from Fairland High School. Survived by loving wife Carol; daughters, Karen (Jeff) Smith, Michelle Wilkes and Wendy Peace; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Louise Turner; sister-in-law, Elcena Wilkes; brother, Jim Wilkes; Uncle Paul Wilkes plus several cousins and nieces. Preceded in death by daughter Mary Lynn Wilkes-Werth;...

Pamela Gredicak, age 56, of Canal Winchester died on October 11, 2020. She was a passionate educator who earned a B.S. in Secondary Education at Kent State University and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration at Ashland University. She was an administrator at Groveport Madison High School and taught at The Department of Youth Services. Pamela was also a dedicated volunteer with the local rape crisis center focusing her efforts on education, advocacy, outreach and fundraising. She also was...