All Obituaries

Larry Allen Scott, age 74, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on August 21, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Larry was born June 21, 1945 to the late Robert and Evelyn (Guilford) Scott in Defiance, Ohio. He enjoyed watching Nascar and tractor pulling. Larry proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War, and was past Commander of the VFW in Gustavus, Ohio. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diane Scott; children, Brenda (Richard) Harlin, Michael (Jennifer...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Gerald Eugene Castle, 89, at The Middleton in Granville, Ohio, on August 19, 2019. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Miriam Castle; brothers, William and Donnie. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty (Mize) Castle; daughters, Deborah (Sam) Waltz, Rebecca (Henry) West; 4 grandchildren, Sara (Tom) Mench and Adam (Amy) Waltz, and Natalie (Jeremy) Nicodemus, Ashley (Nick) West; 3 great granchildren, West Lee...

Diane Schorr, age 76, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on August 16, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. Diane was born January 2, 1943 to the late Raymond and Jane (Wright) Ridenour in London, OH. Diane is survived by her loving children, Lori (Corey) Rose, Paul (Theresa) Schorr, Jennifer Schorr; grandchildren, Corey David (Mickie) Rose, Nicholas, Thomas, Taylor, Kathryn Schorr, Logan Dillion; great grandson, Henry Rose; brother, David Ridenour; sister, Linda Ridenour, and canine companion,...

Angela Blask, age 61, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on August 15, 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born October 14, 1957 to the late William and Carol Jeanne (Pease) Eastwood in Columbus, Ohio. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Andrew Blask; children, Nicholas, Christopher and Megan Blask. A visitation will be held on TUESDAY, August 20, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Reynoldsburg. Her service will...

Barbara Jean (Czajka) Sharpe, age 67, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away at home in the presence of her family on Thursday, August 1, 2019. A Columbus native, Barbara was born on April 20, 1952 to Frank and Julia (Kosmyna) Czajka. A 1970 graduate of Bishop Watterson High School, she began her career working for the corporate office of The Limited. Following her marriage and the birth of her children, she began her active membership at St. Pius X Catholic Church. In addition to her twenty...

Rinda Rebecca Wright, age 81, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on July 24, 2019 at Sunrise Of Gahanna. Rinda was born December 17, 1937 to the late Martin and Georgianna (Fannin) Hay in Martha, Kentucky. Rinda is survived by her son, John (Veronica) Wright; grandchildren, Jacob and Kaleb Wright; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Murl Wright. A visitation will be held on MONDAY, July 29, 2019, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM...

Katelyn Randell Brake, age 27, of Baltimore, passed suddenly from this life to her heavenly home on July 23, 2019. Katelyn was born July 1, 1992 to the Randy and Kris (Wilson) Brake in Columbus. She was a 2010 graduate from Fairfield Christian Academy and graduated from Ohio State University. She was enrolled in a Master’s program at Liberty University. Katelyn lived out her faith daily serving God in every area of her life...her family, her friends, her local church, across the state...

Sherry Kay Bratcher, 55 died on July 18, 2019. She was born July 31, 1963, to Robert and Judy (Pope) Moore, in Columbus. Kay graduated from Pickerington HS in 1982. Following graduation, she worked until 1997. She married Darryl C. Bratcher Dec. 7, 1985, and they later settled in Pataskala. Kay enjoyed vacationing, camping, spending time with her family, listening to an occasional band and loved all animals. Kay is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Darryl; children, Corey, Karrie...

Mildred Alline Caswell, age 89, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2019. She was loved by all who knew her, and she especially loved children. Mildred was born April 24, 1930 to the late Clyde and Lillian (Mays) Vann in Toledo, Ohio. She was a member of OES and was the Worthy Matron in 1984, Ladies Oriental Shrine, High Priestess in 1998, Daughters of the Nile, and a founding member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Toledo. Mildred is survived by her loving husband...

Rebecca J. McAninch, age 62, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away on July 12, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Rebecca was born September 20, 1956 to the late Russell and Anna (Habig) Billingsley in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Rebecca is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, David McAninch; daughter, Amanda (Nate) Bowman; grandchildren, Alaina, R.J., and Liam; 6 brothers, 6 sisters; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Adam Wayne McAninch, father-in-law,...