All Obituaries

Donald Jean Young, age 82, of Heath, OH., passed away on April 9, 2019 at Laurels of Heath. Donald was born January 16, 1937 to the late Charles and Tessie (McGill) Young in Columbus, OH. He is a retired Mechanic and enjoyed working on classic cars. Donald is survived by his sons, Don (Holly) Young, Jerry (Lisa) Young, Dwayne (Angela) Young; his grandchildren, Jessica (Kyle) Topy, Teresa (Zachary) Tabler, Donald DJ (Raina) Young, Jerry (Michelle) Young, Richard (Samantha) Young, Rosellen...

Kathryn Marciel Roy, age 69, of Reynoldsburg, OH., passed away on April 7, 2019 at home. Kathy was born September 29, 1949 to the late Marvin Carpenter and Hester Taylor of Union City, IN. She retired after a proud 30 years from the Huntington National Bank. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 44 years; Rick Roy; sons, Kyle Roy, Kevin Roy; step-sister, Dorothy Horine, Margaret Perkins; step-brother, Robert Dunn and wife Ann; numerous cousins, extended family and friends. In...

Dan Merrick III, age 86, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed after a lengthy illness on March 31, 2019 at his home. Dan was born December 22, 1932 to the late Dan and Esther (Krebs) Merrick in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Athens High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. Dan was an active member of both the Ham Radio (K8TX) and Masonic Lodge #340 in Reynoldsburg. He was employed by North American Aviation, Western Electric, and the State of Ohio Department of Administrative...

Brandii Michelle Mason, age 46, transitioned from this life into her Heavenly Father’s arms on March 30, 2019. She was born on January 9, 1973 to the late Greg Rice and Brenda Mason, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a beautiful soul with a big heart. She didn’t hesitate to assist others whenever she could, often opening her home to those in need. If she had it and you needed it, she gave it. Brandii loved her family, and her children were her pride and joy, including her only grandchild,...

Gary Allen McGrother, age 51, passed away March 30, 2019 at his home in Johnstown, Ohio. Gary was born October 23, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a loving father, son, and brother. Gary is survived by his mother, Harriet Kay Vogel; father, Durward D. Vogel; sister, Marci K. Vogel (Kevin Lanning); mother of his children, Angela Moore; children, Justin Ashworth (Heather Simon), Ashley McGrother (Adam Peach), Brandon McGrother, Deven McGrother; grandchildren, Zaira McGrother, Benjamin Ashworth;...

Brandii Maria Jenee Shaw, age 29, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 29, 2019. She was born on April 3, 1989 to Willie Earl Shaw, Sr., and to the late Brandii Michelle Mason, in Columbus, OH. Brandii, or “Boo” as some family members lovingly called her, was beautiful, funny, and full of personality. Her smile would light up a room. She was strong and resilient, able to face life’s challenges with tenacity. She wasn’t afraid to express her feelings, or let you know what was...

Chris D. Clawson, age 60, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2019 at his home. Chris was born September 24, 1958 to Lewis and Eleanor (Frazier) Clawson in Spangler, Pennsylvania. He was a mail carrier for the Upper Arlington Post Office for 33 years. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Rose Clawson; daughters, Brittany Clawson, Sarah Clawson; sister Debbie Lettau; brothers Scott Clawson, Steven Clawson. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and nephew Dustin Dobos. A...

Betty Jane "B.J." Gischler, age 85, passed away in Pataskala, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Pataskala Oaks. Born July 17, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elna M and Bernard M Easterday. She graduated from Etna High School in 1951 and The Ohio State University in 1955, with a degree in Home Economics. She went to work at Columbia Gas, as a home service advisor "Betty Newton". She married Frederick...

Charles Roger Collinsworth, age 84, of Reynoldsburg, was guided into Heaven by daughter, Jean on March 27, 2019. His wife of 61 years, Phyllis, was with him when he passed into the Lord's hand's. Three of his four children survive him, Paul (Karen) Collinsworth, Elizabeth *Betsy* (Steve) Searl, Jean, (Our Guardian Angel), Jane (David Penrod) Herron. grandchildren, Graham, Isabel, Bobbi, Joshua, Jarod, Darian. Dad was first and foremost a Christian. He served his Country and was a...

Charles W. Moreno Sr, age 93, of Groveport passed away on March 21, 2019 at Mt Carmel West Hospital. He was born August 24, 1925 to the late Joseph Moreno and Lillian Moreno Kerr in Columbus, Ohio. Charles served in the US Navy during WWII, and he retired from Gioffre Construction. He enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening and was a great carpenter. He went by many names, Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Pappy. There was nothing more important to him than his family. Charles is survived by his daughters;...