All Obituaries

Richard Howard Curry, 72, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. Rich was a member of the Acme Lodge #554 F&AM of Newark; retired from Nationwide Insurance and Shakely, both in their Worker’s Compensation area; and a long-time member of the Charity Newsies. Rich is survived by his wife Diane Steahly; son James Odda; daughters Marian and Julie Odda; and granddaughter Sophia. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Cotner Funeral Home...

Lorna Rae Whitesel, 61, entered eternity away on November 26, 2020. Lorna was born on May 26, 1959 in Columbus, OH to Peggy Rae (Jackson) Salyer and the late James R. Salyer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Price and Tim Salyer. Lorna is survived by her children; Michael Palladino, Laura Stowers, Kelly (Nickolas Hamrick, fiancee) Palladino, Jeremiah Palladino and Krystle LeMaster; 26 Grandchildren; 2 Great-grandchildren; sister, Daphne (Scott) Jarrell; brothers, Loren...

Curtis H. Fraley, age 81, passed away on November 27, 2020 due to unexpected complications from a stroke. Given the current state of the world and its oppressive restrictions it was only by the grace of God that he was surrounded by his immediate family as he drew his last breath. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents George and Myrtle Fraley, Mother and Father-In-Law Willis & Lillian Frost, brother-in-law Larry Hull, sister-in-law Dorothy Fraley, brother-in-law Paul Myers,...

Born Timothy James Hines in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Tim passed peacefully to the hands of our Lord at the young age of 61 years old. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in November 2011 and remained cancer free until March 2018 when he was then diagnosed with metastatic bone cancer. He fought a long, valiant fight with this most painful disease. He now rests in peace with our Lord. Tim retired from Big Bear Stores in November of 2004 as a Maintenance Supervisor in the Warehouse. He...

Stephen Douglas Trimmer, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on November 23, 2020. He was born on September 5, 1949 to Donald and Ann (Heidloff) Trimmer. Stephen was a Marine Corp Veteran who earned a purple heart in the Vietnam War, and served his country proudly. He continued to serve in many organizations such as the Combat Motorcycle Vets Association, VFW Post 9473- where he was an active member of the color guard, American Legion 283, AMVets 51, Forty8 Vets Association, NRA, Vietnam Veterans...

Beverly Ann Novena, 82, of Pataskala, passed away November 23, 2020. Bold and sassy, Bev was known for her outgoing personality and heart of gold. She will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have crossed her path in this life.  Beverly was born to the late Harry and Glenna Rose, June 23,1938, in Bellaire, Ohio.  She earned a cosmetology license and helped beautify her family and friends for many years.  Bev was also a proud member of the US Air Force where...

Grace Evelyn Burton, 92, passed away at home on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Grace was born April 21, 1928 in Huntington Township, a few miles from Chillicothe, Ohio to Francis and Edith Marie (Hafner) Brofft. Grace died from complications of cancer. In the words of Stuart Scott, ESPN sports anchor; “When you die it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” 2 Timothy 6:7, “I have fought the good...

Linda Lee (Potter) Herrick, age 78, of Zanesville, OH, formerly of Akron, OH and Shallotte, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Linda was born on September 20, 1942 in Erie, PA to the late Donald and Leah (Dietrich) Potter.  She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1960 and went on to get her Bachelor’s  Degree from the University of Akron.  She started her Radiology career at Akron General Hospital and retired in 2000...

Sean Michael Klein, 49, passed away on November 14, 2020. Sean was born on December 21, 1970 in Columbus, OH to William and Alice (Dillon) Klein. He is also survived by his loving wife, Dawn “Christine” Klein; grandmother, Alice Schilliger; sisters, Karen Klein and Shari Klein; Uncle, Michael Dillon; nieces, Jessica Klein, Brittany Leichner and Julia Dye; nephews, Shawn Dye, Nicholas Wilkins and Anthony Wilkins; mother-in-law, Maria Llewellyn; sister-in-law, Michele (Russ)...

Dorothy Eunice (Younts) Gillis went home peacefully into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at age 84. Eunice was born to Hugo and Nora Younts on January 31st, 1936 at their home in Blackford County, Indiana.  As a child, she demonstrated musical giftedness that would be a blessing to many people throughout her life.  She served numerous congregations as a pianist and choir director, including the Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene.  Most recently, she...