All Obituaries

Kenneth Raymond Russell, 94, died on January 18, 2022. The oldest of seven children born to Dennis Benedict and Alberta Sommer Russell, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ronald Russell, Dennis (“Mickey”) Russell, Richard Russell; his beloved wife of 64 years Dean Russell; and his great-granddaughter Claire Epperly. While a senior at Male High School (Louisville, Kentucky), he took advantage of the WWII program that allowed him to enlist in the service branch of...

Terri "TT" Lynne Cowan-Timberlake of Groveport, Ohio gained her wings on Monday January 17th, 2022 at the age of 60. Terri was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21st, 1961 to Barbara Minifield Cowan and Julius Cowan. She was raised in Columbus and attended Corpus Christi then Father Wehrle High School where she graduated from in 1979. Terri went onto attend Clarke State College and began working at CTI. She remained a loyal employee at Columbus State Community College for 31 years...

Deborah L. Brooker, age 70, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.  Deborah was a strong willed, independent, and hard-working long time employee of DynaLab in Reynoldsburg.  She was generous with an ornery side to her great sense of humor.  She loved gorillas and was a big fan of Stone Cold Steve Austin!  She is preceded in death by her parents Murray & Marjorie Brooker, nephew Steve Pursell, and brother-in-law Robert Pursell.  She is...

Maureen Shedenhelm (nee Stevens) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away unexpectedly at Dublin Riverside Methodist Hospital on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 76.   Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Maureen grew up in the Eastmoor area and was a proud graduate of Columbus School for Girls where she met life-long friends. Proud too of her Irish heritage, she loved all things Irish, including celebrating St. Patrick’s...

Michael Dean Merchant, age 57, of Cincinnati, the extremely talented man with a big heart, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was a graduate of Pickerington High School class of 1983. Michael was a tremendous piano player. He was also a creative metal worker creating many sculptures for family and friends. He was a retired pipefitter from local union 189. He is preceded in death by his brother Daniel Lee Merchant. Michael is survived by his parents Jerry Dean and Susan Lee Merchant;...

Victor Joseph Lombardo, 55, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by loving family members. Victor was born on October 20, 1966, to his beloved parents, Vincent & Sally Lombardo, the two most important people in his life.  He was the youngest of six children, or as many called them, “the six V’s” of the Lombardo family.  As the youngest sibling, known by many as “Vic” or...

Susan Marie Henley, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on her birthday, January 12, 2022. Her family will receive friends Saturday, January 22 at the Cotner Funeral Home in Reynoldsburg from 2-4 p.m. with a celebration of life service starting at 3:30. It is suspected that Sue was called to Heaven by God to attend a surprise birthday party organized by her beloved husband, Mark Gregory Henley, who passed away in 2019. Thankfully, her daughters Evelyn (Joe) Henley-Shields, Angela Bindner, and...

James N. Esteph, Jr., age 78, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Maxine Esteph, on February 9, 2021.  James is survived by children, Annette (Terry) Martin, James (Christine) Esteph, Jeanie Esteph, Bill (Cheryl) Esteph and Michael (Heidi) Esteph; grandchildren, Richard, Christopher, Lauren, Jimmy, Caleb, Rachel, Isaac, Kaitlyn, Lyndsay, Will, Ben, Hunter and Breanna Esteph, Natalie Crago and Katelynn Windle;...

Donna Jean (Collier) Fuller, 73, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on January 21, 2022. She was born on May 3, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Grady and Edna (Hunter) Collier. Donna loved watching Elvis, coffee, powdered donuts, but most of all spending time with her grandson. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Bigie Fuller; brother in law Raymond Legg; brother Donald Collier; and sisters Mary Curnell and Linda Collier. Donna is survived by daughter Lisa (James) Darner; grandson Cameron...

Larry Preston Hampton, age 80, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  Larry was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He proudly served in the United States Army for 23 years, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. He also retired from the State of Ohio. His life was well lived serving others. He loved spending time with his family and was a devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed working on classic cars and studying military history. He was an...