All Obituaries

Stuart Betty Jean Stuart, age 93, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away December 11, 2018 at Mt Carmel East Hospital. Betty was born January 20, 1925 in Hollister, Ohio, graduated West High School and worked for North American Rockwell. She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Robert Stuart; daughters, Linda (Ken) Ellinger, Debbie (Terry) Cashin, Robin (Joe) Fryer; grandchildren, Kristen (Kevin) Foltz, Kara (Doug) Goodwin, Rob (Amanda) Ellinger, Terry Cashin, Michael Cashin, Megan...

Hildegard Moreno, age 86, of Reynoldsburg, passed away at home on December 11, 2018. Hildegard was born January 26, 1932 to the late Karl and Elizabeth (Jaeger) Strack in Cologne, Germany. She will be remembered for her love of family and her pets. Hildegard is survived by her daughter, Lori (Douglas) Shoemaker; son, Raymond Moreno; granddaughter, Stephanie Moreno; sister, Elizabeth Dambruch; and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Albert Moreno; and...

Lucy Jeannette Bray, age 78, of Columbus, formerly of Crown City, went home to be with the Angels and her Lord and Savior, on December 6, 2018. Lucy was born April 2, 1940 to the late Brady and Belva (Martin) Angel in Crown City, Ohio. After graduating high school, Lucy worked at Merck Sharp & Dohme, (Merck Pharmaceuticals) in Columbus Ohio. She married Kenneth Bray of N. Little Rock, AK, while he was stationed at Lockborne Airforce Base in Columbus, with whom she shared a 37 year...

Bruce Allen Gildner, age 61, of Reynoldsburg, passed away at home on December 6, 2018, after his valiant battle with cancer. Bruce was born September 13, 1957 in Oahu, Hawaii. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Heather Bernardo; children, Brandi Carr, Benjamin Gildner; grandchildren, Taylor, Owen, Baylee, Brooklin; mother, Hazel (Wayne) Salter; and big brother, Bob Gildner II. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Gildner. A visitation will be held on TUESDAY,...

Melissa Mae Jenkins, age 39, of Dayton, OH passed away suddenly on November 30, 2018. She was born June 18, 1979 in Columbus, OH. Melissa is survived by her children; Garrett, Jaeden, and Maekaelynn; parents, Gary and Linda (Hill) Jenkins; brother, Michael (Jenny) Jenkins; sister, Jennifer Jenkins; nephew, Logan; aunts, uncle, and several cousins. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Orie and Carl Hill; and uncle, Mike Brunty. She never met a stranger, had many friends, and she was a...

Barbara Kay Clay, age 52, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on November 27, 2018 at her residence. Barbara was born July 25, 1966 to Delmon L. Clay Sr. and Loretta G. (Dudley) Barton in Columbus. She attended Grace Fellowship Church. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Shannon M. Partlow; mother, Loretta; brothers, Delmon L. (Melissa) Clay Jr., Bryan (Kristy) Clay; nieces, Jessy (Joe) Hopper, Karina Clay, Karah Clay, Hope Clay; nephew, Luke Clay; many great nieces, nephews, aunts...

Patricia Ruth (Hunter) Newell, age 82, of Pataskala, passed away on November 23, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born June 19, 1936 to the late Ray and Desta (Ward) Hunter in Columbus. She was a majorette in Grove City High School, class of ‘55. Patricia worked at the Grove City Library, as a secretary for Nationwide and The State of Ohio Adjutant General Department at Fort Hayes. She volunteered at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, and as a “Den Mother”...

Pamela Martinkovich, age 66, of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away on November 21, 2018. Pam was born on March 8, 1952 to the late Ralph and Genevieve (Onifer) Albert in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Pam is survived by her loving family, Matt (Jennifer), Brad (Manda), Steve (Brie), Jennifer (Greg); grandchildren, Tyler, Jacob, Hailey, Montgomery, Gregrey, Alexavier and Jase; brothers, Dan (Patti) and Mark (Cookie) Albert; extended family and friends. Pam...

Tyler Dale Knepper, age 27, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2018. Tyler was born October 10, 1991 to Jared Dale and Jacqueline Lee (Johnson) Knepper in Columbus. Tyler would light up the room with his laugh and smile. He loved motorcycling, playing guitar and being outdoors. His favorite thing in life was spending time with his son Hunter. They had a special bond, more than just father son, they were best buddies and loved to play jokes on other people. They...

Joann Blankenship, age 76, of Canal Winchester, OH, returned to her heavenly home on November 14, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her through this trying time and ultimately gave her peace. Joann was born September 29, 1942, to the late Robert and Emma (Sneed) Blankenship in Pikeville, KY. Joann was blessed with a large and loving family and is survived by her loving husband, of 59 years, Julius Blankenship; children, Randy (Barb) Blankenship, Ronald...