Obituaries Listing

Brenda Y. Lightfoot

Brenda Y. Lightfoot

Jan 15, 2021

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Brenda Y. Lightfoot, age 67, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away after a two-month battle with COVID on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jack and Annie Salyer, Brenda was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1971.  She retired from Gates-McDonald and later served as...

Donald F Long

Donald F Long

Jan 12, 2021

Donald F. Long, a lifelong resident of West Jefferson passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2021.

He graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1954 and was a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame, He enjoyed all sports and was a fan of the Buckeyes as well as both the Cleveland Browns and Indians.

Don was preceded...

Deborah K. Dietsch

Deborah K. Dietsch

Jan 11, 2021

Deborah K. Dietsch, 62 of West Jefferson, left this earth on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Mount Carmel Grove City. Born January 17, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary B. (Frey) Dietsch. She was a member of the Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church as well as a life member of the V.F.W. Post...

James Roger Salyer

James Roger Salyer

Jan 9, 2021

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James Roger Salyer, age 84, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2021, in Circleville. Jim graduated from West Jefferson High School Class of 1955, he was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, a graduate of The Ohio State University in 1975, retired from Western Electric after 30 years of service, and the OSU Hospital...

David R. Holland

David R. Holland

Jan 1, 2021

David R. Holland, age 86 of West Jefferson passed away January 1, 2021, after fighting a courageous battle with COVID.

He was born on December 5, 1934, the second of four sons of Leo and Mildred Holland.

David was a 1953 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He received his Bachelor’s in Education from Otterbein University and his Master’s degree...

Kenneth W Jackson

Kenneth W Jackson

Dec 24, 2020

On Thursday, December 24, 2020, Kenneth Wells Jackson, loving husband, father of four children, and grandfather of nine grandchildren (10th due in Feb) passed away at age 75.

Ken was born on September 28, 1945 in Bluffton, OH to Kenneth Francis and Mary Ellen Wells Jackson.

He was employed by Ball Corporation for 37 years. He held multiple positions of...

Matthew Wayne Smith

Matthew Wayne Smith

Dec 20, 2020

Matthew Wayne Smith, age 62, of West Jefferson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Matt was born December 14, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Ella (Sue) Smith. He is a graduate of West Jefferson High School and was a lifelong resident of West Jefferson.

Matt worked in the...

Elsie May McKenzie

Elsie May McKenzie

Dec 17, 2020

Elsie May McKenzie went to be with our Lord in heaven on December 17, 2020, in London, Ohio, at the age of 86. She was born in Pettry, West Virginia. Elsie lived a full life as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother with much love and loyalty to God, family, and many cherished friends. A major part of her life...

Caroline (Cally) Anne Stryker

Caroline (Cally) Anne Stryker

Dec 15, 2020

Caroline (Cally) Anne Stryker at the young age of 68 passed away Tuesday December 15th 2020 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. She was born February 27th 1952 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Chief Master Sergeant James P Hinton U.S. Air Force (deceased) and Mary (Plummer) Hinton.

She married Kent E. Stryker August 21st 1971 at Scott Air Force...

Robert   Hastings

Robert Hastings

Dec 13, 2020

Robert Hastings, age 71. Of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He enjoyed spending time with his family, mechanical work, playing poker, and listening to all kinds of music, he retired after working 35 years at Fisher Cast Steel Products Inc. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary Hastings, son Kevin Hastings,...

Hazel E. Hopper

Hazel E. Hopper

Dec 10, 2020

Hazel E.Hopper, age 89, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born to the late Donnie and Mae (Jackson) Osborne on April 22, 1931. She was a member of the church of Christ in Hilliard, OH. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hopper; daughter, Elaine Hansen; brother, Forrest Wheeler; and sister, Leah Phillips. Hazel is survived by...

Donna J Case

Donna J Case

Dec 10, 2020

Donna J Case, 79 of Columbus, Ohio. Surrounded by her family Donna went home to be with the Lord, December 10, 2020. Proceeded in death by her parents, Pierce Case & Jewel (Bess) Case. Brothers, John, Gary, David & Rick Case. Survived by siblings, Joyce Blake, Danny Case (Mary), Vicki Kelley (Tim). Chiquita Edwards, Mark Case & Perry Case, as...

Claudia C. Mitchell

Claudia C. Mitchell

Dec 8, 2020

Claudia Colleen Mitchell, age 87, of West Jefferson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020. Claudia was born in Stephens, Kentucky. She was employed by Westinghouse Electric and retired after34 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband David J. Mitchell; parents Ira P. and Nancy Ison and six brothers and three sisters. She...

Connie H. Chakeres

Connie H. Chakeres

Dec 4, 2020

Connie H. Chakeres, age 78, of Columbus, OH, passed away at home on Friday, December 4, 2020.  Born in Springfield, OH to the late Helen E. and James H. Chakeres, the family moved to Washington Court House, OH when Connie was five years old.  She graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1960 and later attended University of Miami in...

Donna J. Hockenbery

Donna J. Hockenbery

Nov 29, 2020

Donna J. Hockenbery, age 95, of West Jefferson OH, passed away at The Madison House in London, OH on Sunday, November 29, 2020.     Born in Columbus, OH to the late Charles M. and Grace B. Metzger on August 22, 1925.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter McClelland Hockenbery, son Michael M....

Donna   Cosner

Donna Cosner

Nov 27, 2020

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Donna Cosner, age 73, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Frankie Wood. Donna is survived by her partner of 35 years Dale Morgan, children Bob Cosner, Thomas (Amy) Cosner, and Christina Cosner, brother Tom Wood, and sister Deloris Whitted, grandchildren Nashay Dorsey, Robert Cosner, Madisyn Cosner, and...

James R Ervin

James R Ervin

Nov 26, 2020

James R. Ervin, age 86, of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. Jim was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Jim will be deeply missed by family and friends. He is a proud U.S Army Veteran serving in the Marshall Islands, was a longtime member of the Northwest Chapel, and was retired from International Harvester and Wayne Dalton...

Michael Patrick Eisel

Michael Patrick Eisel

Nov 25, 2020

Michael Patrick Eisel, age 35, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away, Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Born February 21, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Gary Michael Eisel, and Patricia (Bradley) Eisel. Michael is survived by his mother, Patricia Eisel, and her companion William Croake; his four beautiful daughters, Makayla Eisel age 19, Keira Eisel age 10, Madison Eisel age...

Wanda M. White

Wanda M. White

Nov 24, 2020

Wanda M. White, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Wanda enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking, making crafts and selling them, delivering meals on wheels and she was an Eastern Star member. Wanda is preceded in death by her first husband Carl Wenner, and second husband Gene White; brothers Lloyd Arnett, Sam Arnett, and sisters Orpha Wilson, Margaret...

Linda   Butler

Linda Butler

Nov 16, 2020

Linda Butler, age 75, of West Jefferson, Ohio, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, November 16, 2020. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, and spending time with her husband and family. Linda is preceded in death by her parents Ben and Alma Thompson, brother Charles David Thompson, and sister Joan Kay Brown. She is survived by her loving husband: James Butler;...