All Obituaries

Charlotte S. Jones, age 74, of Reynoldsburg, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 12, 2018.  Charlotte was born August 13, 1944 to the late Harrison and Frances (Carmen) Lovsey in Athens.  She graduated from Waterloo High school and attended Southerton Beauty Academy.  Charlotte worked at the House of Glamour and later as a receptionist at Motorist Mutual Insurance Company before retiring. Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry Jones;...

Jolie Ellen Gordon, age 61, of Reynoldsburg, passed away at her home on October 10, 2018, after a 2 1/2 year courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  Jolie was born February 2, 1957 to the late Donald and Gloria (Mosser) Heilig in Harrisburg, PA.  Jolie was a long-time member of Brice United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and played the piano. She will be remembered for being a passionate and inspiring teacher for 35 years, from which she retired in...

Cheryl Jane Leslie, age 58, formerly of Detroit, Mi, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2018 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.  Cheryl was born December 19, 1959 to the late Thomas and Harriett (Caraher) Leslie in Detroit. She graduated from Redford High School in Detroit in 1977, and in 2011 graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University with a bachelor’s in literature.  She was actively involved in AA and was very proud of her over twenty-year sobriety....

Carolyn March passed away on September 30, 2018 at Abbington of Pickerington. Carolyn was born on February 25, 1930 to the late William and Alice (Kuchenbecker) Kositzke in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton High School and earned her RN from Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing. Carolyn worked in Milwaukee and in Bowling Green Hospitals. After the death of her husband, she worked at Middletown Hospital in OH, and then left to work in Jordan and in the Dominican Republic for...

Beverly Ann Price, age 66, of Blacklick, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at home. Beverly was born December 5, 1951 to the late Roman and Loretta (Budde) Koszola in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Francis Price; sister, Carol (Carol Floros) Koszola; brothers, John (Angela) Koszola, Walter Koszola; sisters-in-law, Gayle (James) Orleck, Diane (Bob) McCoy; nieces and nephews, Jill, Jason, Jeffrey, James, Kari, Katie, Kelly, Ryan, Mathew, and Melissa....

Kimberly Sue Wells (Creech) of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Kimberly was born April 8, 1969 to the late Lawrence and Cheryl (Holbrook) Creech in Ashland, KY. She loved baseball, hockey, and marching band especially when her children were involved. When she wasn't showing support for her family, she was bringing smiles to the faces of her co-workers at the City of Columbus Division of Fire, with her famous...

Gene William Schmitt, age 90, formally of Whitehall and St. Paris, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2018 at Canal Winchester Care Center. Gene was born on September 25, 1927 in Columbus. He was an industrial sewing machine mechanic with Singer and RG Barry Corp. Starting his own business in 1968. Gene honorably served in the US Navy at the ending of World War II, on the destroyer escort USS A.J. Luke and the troop transport, USS West Point. Gene enjoyed golf, hunting, family and generally...

Lucinda Kathleen Balach "Cindy", age 59, of Reynoldsburg, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2018. Cindy was born September 5, 1959 in Columbus to Kathleen (Yeley) and James Medley. She graduated from Shawnee State University in Engineering and was currently working for the Board of Elections. Cindy was a board member of ABATE of Ohio, member of the Reynoldsburg Republican Club and Linden Lutheran Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Balach; mother, Kathleen...

James Phillip Klausman, age 51, of Reynoldsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 2, 2018. James was born January 22, 1967 to James and Frances (Scholl) Klausman in Columbus. He was a graduate of Hilliard High School, Class of 85 and a former manager at Sam's Club. James also worked with Worktools Int'l in Largo, Fl and was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He was a kind & loving father, son and brother; who deeply loved his girls. James was an avid fan of the...

Betty Charlotte Patton, age 87, of Blacklick, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Betty was born August 4, 1931 to the late Charles Henry Williams and Mamie (Hicks) Delaney in Hillsboro. She is survived by her daughter, Joni Mason, step-daughter, Annette (Keith) "CeCe" Harris; grandchildren, Charles D. Ellis Sr, Andrea (Tremayne) Johnson, Michael Coats, TaMica M. Brown, DeAundra L. Mason, Darla M. (Larry) Mason-Kelso, Carleta M. (Sam) Mason-Mount,...