Obituaries Listing

John Gino Mirolo

John Gino Mirolo

Aug 30, 2026

"Johnny"

October 8, 1960 — August 30, 2026

John Gino Mirolo, known to family and friends as Johnny, passed away on August 30, 2026 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, surrounded by his family at 65 years of age. Johnny was born on October 8, 1960 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to Gino John Mirolo and Garnet Sue Mirolo (Slone).

Johnny...

Jordan Fisher

Jordan Fisher

Aug 26, 2026

Jordan Fisher, age 32, of Marysville, Ohio, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Scott Fisher and the late Phaedra Rodgers, Jordan was a graduate of Grove City High School, Class of 2012. He was employed by Scott’s Miracle-Gro.

In addition to his mother, Jordan was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Susie Fisher...

Lisa M. (Hicks) Paniccia

Lisa M. (Hicks) Paniccia

Aug 20, 2026

Lisa Marie (Hicks) Paniccia, passed at the age of 67 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at her home in Columbus, Ohio. Lisa was born to Norma Jean and the late Orville Hicks, Jr., on October 25, 1958. She is survived by her mother Norma Jean Hicks of West Jefferson, Ohio and her brother Matthew Hicks of Janesville, Wisconsin. Also surviving...

Patricia Shay

Patricia Shay

Aug 14, 2026

Patricia Shay, 58, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully on August 14 at OSU Hospice after a five-year battle with cancer.

The daughter of the late John and Kathleen Coz, she was born on January 4, 1968, in Ravenna, Ohio.

She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, and The Ohio State University College of Physical Therapy. She practiced...

Kathleen H. Kaiser

Kathleen H. Kaiser

Aug 14, 2026

Kathleen H. Kaiser, age 99, of Galloway, Ohio, born September 20, 1926, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Mildred Grimm; and brother Harry Grimm, Jr.; father of her two daughters: Gordon Alexander; 2nd husband Earl Kaiser; and son-in-law: J.P. Jones.

Kathleen is survived by daughters Gales Jones, and Debby (Don) Morris;...

Barbara Ann Duff

Barbara Ann Duff

Aug 14, 2026

Barbara Ann Duff, 83, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, August 14, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1942, in Columbus, OH. The daughter of Charles Merle and Mildred Alice (Kershaw) McMarrow. Barbara married the love of her life, James H. Duff on October 4, 1985, in Covington, KY.

She was very proud to...

John A. Hanna

John A. Hanna

Aug 10, 2026

John A Hanna, 72, of Columbus, passed away peacefully with his loving companion and soulmate by his side on Monday, August 10, 2026. Born in Port Allegheny, PA, on November 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Donald L. Hanna Sr. and Margaret Finch. 

John graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1974 and retired from IBEW Local Union...

Cheryl Lynn Marvin

Cheryl Lynn Marvin

Aug 6, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Marvin, age 66, of Palm Harbor, Florida, and a native of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Andrew (Trudi) Marvin and Janice (Glade) Calland, Cheryl was a graduate of Groveport High School, Class of 1977. She was a life-long hospitality associate...

Jack E. Pearson, Jr.

Jack E. Pearson, Jr.

Jul 27, 2026

Jack E. Pearson, Jr., age 64, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 27, 2026, after a courageous 8-year battle with cancer. Jack graduated from West Jefferson High School, Class of 1980; he was a member of Local I.B.E.W. #71. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death...

Robert "Bob" F. Schafer

Robert "Bob" F. Schafer

Jul 25, 2026

Robert F. Schafer, age 89, a long-time resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Inn at Library Way, in Hilliard, Ohio. Born October 14, 1936 in New York City to the late Fred and Bertha Schafer, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Sidney Schafer, and his son David....

Charles T. Harbage

Charles T. Harbage

Jul 11, 2026

Charles Thurman Harbage, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Doctors West Hospital. He was 93 years old. Charles was born on June 7, 1933. Charles was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1952. He was married to the late Connie Harbage for nearly 70 years before her passing in 2024. Charles...

Hazel Blair Wooddell

Hazel Blair Wooddell

Jul 11, 2026

Hazel Blair Wooddell, 96, of West Jefferson, Ohio, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 11, 2026. 

Blair was born on January 5, 1930, in Sutton, West Virginia, to Ralph Truxel Armstrong and Ida Elizabeth (Cool) Armstrong. She was the youngest of five daughters, joining her beloved sisters, Lucille Carroll, Louise Riddle, Harriett Hardman, and...

Thomas Sheridan Jette

Thomas Sheridan Jette

Jul 5, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Thomas Sheridan Jette

Thomas Sheridan Jette, 72, of London, Ohio, departed this life in his home on July 5, 2026, after a dignified 15-year struggle with Frontal Temporal Dementia (F.T.D.). Tom’s life journey began on Oct. 10, 1953, in Washington C.H., Ohio, born to Malcolm and Betty Jette. Tom lived most of his childhood on the same...

Charles H. Hall

Charles H. Hall

Jul 4, 2026

Charles H. Hall, 72, of Alexandria, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in southern Ohio to the late Alton and Mamie Hall. After graduating from West Jefferson HS, Charlie enjoyed Motocross racing and coaching children with the West Jeff Youth Athletic Association. Charlie was a truck driver for Roadway/Yellow for thirty...

JD Bowman, Jr.

JD Bowman, Jr.

Jul 3, 2026

JD BOWMAN, Jr., age 79, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. Born on March 15, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a man known for the best life lesson conversations, his quick wit, his generous heart, and so much love for his family.

JD graduated from West Jefferson High School and proudly served in the United...

Bobbie J. Smith

Bobbie J. Smith

Jul 3, 2026

Bobbie J. Smith, age 66, passed away at home Friday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by family. Bobbie was born June 17th, 1960, in London, KY, to Bobby and Francis Smith.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her mother Francis and stepfather Jack, father Bobby Smith, brother Billy, mother-in-law and father-in-law Homer and Carol McKenzie.

Bobbie is survived by the love of her...

Bryan V. Stork

Bryan V. Stork

Jul 2, 2026

Bryan Vincent Stork was born on December 24, 1978, in San Diego, California, to Dan and Peg Stork, shortly after his twin sister, Kym. He lived in Morganville, New Jersey, and Beavercreek, Ohio, before settling in Columbus, Ohio. On July 1, while boating with his family in Door County, Wisconsin, he accidentally drowned. Despite an incredible rescue effort, he died...

Shelva J. Work

Shelva J. Work

Jun 30, 2026

Shelva J. Work, age 88, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born May 12, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Emerson and Leila Harlow. Shelva was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of January 1956. She retired from Ranco after 18 years of being a payroll supervisor. She was a longtime member...

Cookie Ooten

Cookie Ooten

Jun 25, 2026

Cookie Ooten

January 29, 1950 – June 25, 2026

Florene L. Ooten, lovingly known as Cookie, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Cookie was born on January 29, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Rachel Clark and James Staley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rachel Clark and James Staley; her sister, Linda K.; her daughter,...

Lynda Roberts

Lynda Roberts

Jun 25, 2026

Lynda Lou Roberts, lovingly known to her family as "Gam", passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, Lynda was truly a gift to all who knew her. She spent her entire life in West Jefferson, Ohio, a community she loved...