Patty Ann Sparks, age 78, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2020, at her residence. Patty was born August 23, 1941, to the late Edward and Betty (Whitesel) Ford in Columbus, Ohio. She was given many names by her loving family such as Patty Ann, Mom, Grandma, Mamas, and Gigi, just to name a few. Patty was the firstborn and therefore, the oldest living niece born into the Whitesel side of the family. Everyone knew her to be a loving, caring, kind-hearted, thoughtful and honest...

Phyllis A. Meige, age 81, of Reynoldsburg, OH, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020. Phyllis was born September 22, 1938 to the late Arlo and Alice Searles in Sunbury, OH. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Preceded in death by her devoted husband of 51 years, Danny E. Meige. She is survived by her loving daughter, Stephanie Meige Gustavson; grandson, Taylor M. Gustavson, the light of her life; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...

Jean Ann Beach, age 85, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2020 at McNaughten Pointe. Jean was born June 25, 1934 to the late Paul and Helen (Savkey) Jordan in Columbus, OH. Jean is survived by her loving husband, Harry Beach; son, David A. Beach; grandchildren, Keith Dean and Kevin Dean; brother, Bennie Jordan and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Ann Washington; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. A graveside service will...

Mary Lou Johnson (Walton), age 76, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 21, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio. Mary Lou was a 1962 graduate of Pickerington High School. She retired from Meijers after 22 years, and worked at Drug Mart in Pickerington in the Deli. Mary Lou loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, socializing with friends at the diner and watching movies. She was always passionate about horses,...

George Herman Ruzicka, age 78, of Reynoldsburg passed away on June 8, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. George was born February 10, 1942 to the late George and Annabelle (Mertz) Ruzicka in Columbus. He is a retired manager from AT&T. He served in the Army in Vietnam, but his biggest battle was fighting Parkinson’s disease. His pastimes included fishing and watching sports on TV. He also was a Red Jacket usher for several years at the Ohio State football games. George is survived...

Paul Edwin Newell passed at home in Pataskala, with family, June 7, 2020. Paul was born August 4, 1934, to Frank Newell and Ethel (Gatchell) Newell, Upper Sandusky, OH. After graduation from Upper Sandusky High School in 1952 he enlisted in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Maddox DD-731, participating in the Blockade of Wonsan during the Korean War. Following his discharge 1955 he joined the US Air Force, serving from 1955 – 1959, attached to the 11th Radar Bomb Squadron, March AFB,...

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wilbur "Buck" Ewing, Jr., age 88, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on May 31, 2020. Buck was born October 16, 1931, to the late Wilbur and Garnet (Atkinson) Ewing in Parkersburg, WV. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1949 and attended West Virginia University in Morgantown from 1949 to 1954 prior to beginning his service in the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Ewing served in the conflict in Vietnam and in combat units during the Cold War and retired in 1974 as a US Air...

Richard Thomas Collins, age 85, of Heath, formerly of Etna, passed away on May 28, 2020. Richard was born February 22, 1935, to the late Robert and Josie (Meadows) Collins in Whitesburg, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Collins; brothers, Carl Collins, Jesse Collins; sisters, Roberta Fornash, Ann Kelley; and grandson, Robert Collins. He is survived by his children, Richard (Carol) Collins, Debbie (Scott Page) Dudley, Dave (Maria) Collins; seven...

Margaret Elizabeth Barr, age 84, of Elko New Market, Minnesota, passed away on May 27, 2020. Margaret was born September 11, 1935 to the late Clarence and Mary (McCoy) Turner Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. Margaret raised her family in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and spent several years living in the Buckeye Lake area and her final years in Canton, Ohio. Margaret never met a stranger and was a huge OSU Buckeye Fan. Margaret is survived by her husband, Elmer Barr; children, Ralph (Karen) Weaver SR, Debbie...

Patricia Ann Light (Patty), age 76, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2020, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Patty was born December 11, 1943, to the late Robert and Mary (Fellows) Wiebusch in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Patty’s father was a military officer in the US Army requiring the family to move every two to three years, spending her early years in Germany. Patty attended high school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1957, where she met her future husband, David...