All Obituaries

Jean succumbed to cancer after an eight year battle on September 13, 2020. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Genya was born June 9, 1956 to Ukrainian refugee parents in Cleveland. Jean obtained her BSN from Ohio State University in 1987. She worked at St Anthony hospital many years prior to its closing and medically retired after 25 years as an RN from Mt Carmel. Jean was a passionate alternative healer, an engaging conversationalist, had a great memory of all that she...

Audrey “Jean” Siders, 85, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on September 13, 2020. She was born in Mason, West Virginia on September 27, 1934. Audrey spent her life serving others as a pastors wife. Her and her husband Bob operated The Country Fellowship Freewell Baptist Church for many years. Most recently Jean attended Reynoldsburg Freewell Baptist Church. Jean is preceded in death by her mother Beaulah Griffith; husband Robert “Bob” Siders, Sr; son Robert Siders, Jr;...

Carol S. Fourman, age 74, of Pataskala, former longtime resident of Dayton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home. She was a retired medical professional and had become a high average bowler. She is preceded in death by her father Harold Hanson and mother Mary Webster. Carol is survived by her husband of 53 years, Larry; sons Michael (Ryann) Fourman and Chad Fourman; grandchildren Lydia, Rylie, Isabel, and Clayton Fourman; sisters Gayle (Arnold) Stoumbaugh, Tonna Hanson,...

Joan “Delight” Temple, 85, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020. Delight was born on January 28, 1935 in Columbus, OH to the late Newton G. and Cetra C. (Lewis) Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard P. “Sonny” Temple; brother, Ronald L. Thomas; and son-in-law, John A Harden. Delight is survived by her children, Deborah Fabyan, Denise Harden and David (Robin) Ford, as well as 4 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Delight’s...

Roland H. Spradlin, Sr., 64, passed away on September 11, 2020. Roland was born on January 12, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Thomas Spradlin and the late Mabel L. (Hinty) Spradlin. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Keglovich. Roland is survived by his loving wife, Sara I. (Vazquez) Spradlin; children, Julie (Chris) Spradlin, Roland H., Jr. (Jessica) Spradlin, Denise (Ryan) Keyes and Ivan (Jacqueline) Cantre; grandchildren, Zoey, Brooklyn, Roland III, Noah, Isaiah, Kylah, Jayla,...

Ray Keith Zies, 75, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 with his family by his side. Ray retired from Bell Labs/Western Electric/Lucent Technologies. His passions were bowling, Corvettes and the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his main loves were being with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Blanche Zies. Ray is survived by his loving wife Sandy; son Rick (Kim): 5 grandchildren Kaila (Jay) Crawford, Sarah, Rylan, Kyle and Craig; great-grandchildren Jaiden,...

Carol Marie Dyer, 83, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Washington Court House, Ohio. She also attended Ohio State University and Cosmetology School. She was employed with the Far East Beauty Salon in Town and Country Shopping Center; was a homemaker for several years while raising her children. Carol later worked for the JC Penney Catalog Distribution Center where she retired. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Leola Heath....

Arthur D. Brooks of Ringling, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the age of 81. Art died peacfully at home with his beloved wife, Janet and his children at his side. Art was born in Athens, Ohio on September 10, 1938 to the late Jesse and Jenny M. (Seacoy) Brooks. Art was also preceded in death by his grandson, Logan Brooks; stepson, Daniel Hudson; 4 brothers and 1 sister. After serving in the US Army from 1957 to 1961 he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he lived for 51 years...

Dorothy “Dottie” Westerman Barth, age 83, of Reynoldsburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 31, 2020. She was born October 27, 1936 in Granite City, Illinois, was a graduate of Marietta High School, a longtime and active member of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church and Summit Station Methodist Church. She was also a valuable member of the Reynoldsburg Historical Society and Beta Sigma Phi. Dot was an avid and talented painter and quilter. She is preceded in death by her...

Joyce Faye Boorse, 74, passed away August 30, 2020. Joyce was born on November 10, 1945 in Dixie, OH to the late Edward and Grace (Perrigo) Starner. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Roger and Gary Starner. Joyce is survived by her husband, Donald Boorse; son, Shawn (Gloria) Boorse; granddaughter, Chelsea; brother, Stanley (Sharon) Starner; sister, Connie (Don) Kelley; sister-in-laws, Sue Huffines and Martha Starner. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3,...