All Obituaries

Mary Beth Dickerson, age 67, of Reynoldsburg, passed away at home on June 9, 2019. Mary Beth was born August 30, 1951 to the late Vernon and Gerry (Paukner) Pugh in Zanesville, Ohio. She earned an Associate degree from Columbus State and is retired as Senior Engineer from TS Tech. NA. Mary Beth deeply loved her family and enjoyed a game of golf. She is survived by her loving husband, Phillip Dickerson; children, Rebecca Brand, Jonathan (Hayley Ryan) Dickerson; grandchildren, Tony and Eli...

Evelyn Mae Darr, age 82, of Reynoldsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on June 8, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Evelyn was born December 21, 1936 to the late Harry and Hazel (Anderson) Whitten in Columbus. She is retired after 20 plus years as a secretary for the Reynoldsburg Church of Christ. Evelyn was an avid OSU Buckeye fan and the Best darn Band in the Land fan. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, spending time with family and friends, and loved...

Donald Edward Brungs, age 93, of Columbus, passed away on June 4, 2019 at the Kobacker House. Donald was born February 15, 1926 to the late Clarence and Della (Williams) Brungs in Circleville, Ohio. He proudly served in the US Army and US Air Force, during WWII and Korean War. Donald was a security officer, professional sign painter, artist and a retired owner from LDJ Concessions. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Lee (Marianne) Brungs; granddaughters, Jennifer Rene Brungs, Jessica Amanda...

Norman Robert "Bob" Goad, age 83, of Etna, Ohio, passed away on June 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on St. Patrick’s Day 1936 in Strange Creek, West Virginia to Dr. Norman Goad and Alice (Houghton) Goad. He attended West Virginia Tech, was retired from Western Electric after more than 36 years, and was a long-time member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Bob was passionate about his family who learned from his kind, humble, and thoughtful nature. For more than 13...

Joseph Rogers Fallon III, age 66, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away on June 1, 2019 at home. Joe was born December 15, 1952 to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Jablonski) Fallon in Newark, NJ. He grew up in Pickerington and was a Bishop Hartley graduate. He served during Vietnam in the US Army 101st Airborne, then attended Florida Institue of Technology. Joe is a retired consultant with Honda. Joe loved his Harley Davidson, grilling outdoors, and above all else he loved enjoying time spent with...

Christine S. Fuchs, age 54, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, formerly of Pickerington, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2019. Christy was born December 28, 1964 to the late David and Carolyn (Lahrmer) Ward in Westerville, Ohio. Christy is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Denny Fuchs; daughters, Samantha (Rusty) Edwards and Taylor (Eric) Dennis; grandchildren, Wesley, Dominick, Paisley, Darla, expected baby Dennis; mother, Carolyn Ward; sisters, Kathy Hackbarth, Sherry (Chris) Dunn;...

Joy Ann Socha, age 48, of Blacklick, OH passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Joy was born April 19, 1971 in Louisville, KY. Joy will be remembered for her independence, strength, courage, intelligence, organization, beauty and compassion and empathy for others. Her compassion was never more evident than during her final weeks when she considered the feelings and needs of all that would survive her. She will be missed by everyone she...

Darlene Fairbanks, age 86, of Pataskala, passed away on May 17, 2019 at Sage Park. Darlene was born April 7, 1933 to the late Walter and Mae (Mills) Mills in Inez, KY. She is survived by her children, Brett (Susan) Fairbanks, Lisa Stemen; grandchildren, Chad (Lindsey) Stemen, Lindsey (Tim) Gerdel, Reece and Lane Kotaka; great-grandchildren, Parker and Clayton; and brother, John (Barb) Mills. Darlene is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Raymond Fairbanks. A visitation will...

William Frank Lucas, age 76, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away on May 17, 2019 at Mount Carmel East. He was born August 7, 1942 to the late Floyd and Frances (Doeble) Lucas in Columbus, Ohio. William is survived by his loving wife, Connie Lucas; his children, Keith Lucas, Christy (Jim) Norris, Sandra (Tim) Gorringe, Heather (Phil) Ebersbach, Seann Lucas; brother, Thomas (Lorraine) Lucas; sister, Marsha (Robert) Weyrick, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Vesta Nelesene Hoogendoorn, age 91, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2019 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. Vesta was born July 26, 1927 to the late Earl and Florence (Welker) Deater in Nowata, Oklahoma. She is survived by her son; Dan Brayton; brother, Lee Deater; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ted Brayton, second husband, Harold Hoogendoorn; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019, from...