Virginia “Jenny” Davis, age 92, passed away on April, 20, 2024. Jenny was born on May 2, 1931. She married Thomas “Gene” Davis on June 4, 1955 and had 4 daughters together. She was a loving mom, mamaw, and sister who will be deeply missed. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by and spending time with family. Jenny is survived by her 4 daughters, Karen (Wally) Bickmeyer, Brenda Cook (Mike Smith), Linda Davis and Dianna Davis (John McLaughlin); grandchildren, Ray (Melissa),...

Norma Franke Zwayer, age 92, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence. Born March 19, 1932 in Omaha, NE to the late Edward and Marjorie Franke. She was a graduate of St. Mary of the Springs High School. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Carl Zwayer in 2015; daughter, Janet Rish; step-mother, Lela Franke; sisters, Marjorie, Dolores, and Dorothy; and grandparents, Joseph and Lottie Hardy. Survived by her children, Nancy (Richard) Whaley, Michael...

Ernest (Ernie) Ishmael Hay, of Lancaster, Ohio, went to his eternal home on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 93. Ernie grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, which fostered his love of family, nature, and downhome cooking. When he was twenty, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. After escaping death by both a munitions train explosion in Korea and a volcanic eruption in Japan, he returned home to meet the love of his life, Wanda...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved, John Dale Sowder, age 86, of Canal Winchester. Dale joined the Lord in his heavenly home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with his family by his side. Born August 23, 1937, to the late William and Gladys (Helton) in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Thompson; sister, Alene Sowder-Harper; and brother, Jack Sowder. Dale was a devoted Christian; he faithfully attended...

Janet Alspach, 89, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was born July 24, 1934, to the late Norman and Viola (Noll) Eby. Janet was a longtime member of David’s United Church of Christ. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being with her family and was very proud of their accomplishments. Janet enjoyed watching Ohio State sports and loved to shop. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul T. “Cotton”...

Janet M. Grundey, age 81, of Canal Winchester, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born March 6, 1943 in Columbus to the late Ralph Anthony and Mary Margaret (Harner) Wiest. She was a graduate of Holy Rosary Catholic High School in Columbus and the St. Anthony School of Nursing. She spent her early nursing career at St. Anthony Hospital and later spent 27 years caring for patients at Rockmill Nursing and Rehab Center in Lancaster. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in...

Bonniejean Kay Crist, age 67, succumbed to injuries sustained from her valiant 20 year battle with breast cancer. She passed away peacefully on her birthday Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 16, 1957. Bonniejean is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Thomas Crist; loving children, Miranda Crist, Stephanie Simpkins, Nicholas (Shannon McDaniel) Crist, Zachary Crist; grandchildren, Adrienne, Savannah, Hunter, Logan, Sawyer, Noah, Nolan, Madelynn, Pierson,...

Sharon C. Floyd, age 79, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, with her family by her side. Born July 11, 1944, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Nelson and Joyce (Nuttings) Graves. Sharon, known as Sharry to all, spent her career in education. Her passion for knowledge and the ability to learn deep details of a topic lead to millions in grants for numerous institutions include Case Western Reserve. This was also shown in her personal life as she was an avid traveler....

Rev. Ronald L. Murdock, age 87, of Pickerington, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born May 1, 1936 in Columbus to the late Wilfred and Ruth (Strayer) Murdock. He was a graduate of Columbus South High School, attended The Ohio State University for one year, and later pursued a business degree at Franklin University. He worked at North American, a job he loved, on the A-35 Aircraft. He was then drafted and served in the U.S. Army. After he began a career in...

Robert Harold Bowshier, age 92, died April 13, 2024. Born September 21, 1931, in Dublin, OH to the late Harold and Hazel (Krumm) Bowshier. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela White; grandson, William White. Robert is a 1950 graduate of Pleasantville High School. During high school, he worked part-time at the Columbus Zoo. He always had a love for tools, machinery, and working in his garage. Out of this garage, came several inventions that were never patented. Robert also had a love for...