Dec 31, 2023

Akashia Alexandria Belikova, age 22, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on July 11, 2001 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, sisters, and many other dear friends and family.

Leaf Cremation of Ohio has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Dec 30, 2023

Alan Geoffrey Johnston, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Westerville, Ohio, on December 30, 2023, after an extended illness. Alan was preceded in death by his son, Geoffrey Alan, and his parents, Archie M. and Marie Kresser Johnston of Robinson, IL., formerly of Findlay,OH. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca Schutte Johnston....

Dec 30, 2023

Shirley A. Culbertson Friend, a woman whose laughter was as infectious as her spirit was indomitable, passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on December 18, 1945, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Theodore and Ida (Miller) Culbertson. She lived a life filled with humor, warmth, and a touch of sass.

Dec 25, 2023

Molly MacKenzie Nichols was born February 1, 1981, to Kimberley and B. Ashton Nichols, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she danced ballet, played violin and field hockey, served on student council, took college-level French, never got a B, and flicked her long, curly hair. Fortunately, she recovered from being an over-achiever later...

Dec 25, 2023

Ellen Marie Clifford of Springfield, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born on February 9th, 1969 and was the daughter of Mary E. Weathers and William (Bill) C. Streeter Sr. She was survived by her sisters, Patricia (Jerry) Seal, Laura (Jeff) Stewart, Cathrine Apone, Jennifer Maynard and her brothers Timothy (Jill) Streeter and Bill (Shirley) Streeter...

Dec 24, 2023

Melissa (Missy) Mae Bainter, age 26 of Ashville Ohio passed away on December. 24, 2023.

She was born on December 28 1996 in Columbus Ohio. She was the daughter of Tammy & Shelly Ulmer (Moms) and Alan Bainter (father).

She was also preceded in death by her special aunt Tina and...

Dec 23, 2023

Eric Hardiesty, age 69, of Columbus, passed away of natural causes in his home on Dec. 23, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1954 in Columbus, OH. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, William and Loretta Hardiesty, and his brother, Marc. He is survived by his brothers, Hal and Alan. Eric was a graduate of East...

Dec 22, 2023

David Jay King, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 22, 2023, at his home in Chandlersville, Ohio. Born on February 11, 1961, in Portsmouth, Ohio. David’s journey through life was marked by a deep love for his family, a passion for the great outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of...

Dec 20, 2023

Gerald J. “Gary” Saxton, 77 of North Lewisburg Ohio, passed away, with his family by his side, on December 20th, 2023, at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on March 17th, 1946, in Athens, Ohio to the late George Saxton and Wanda J. (Rife) Saxton. Gary graduated from Rutland High School in 1964....

Dec 16, 2023

Stacy Jo Malherbe, aged 53, of Newark, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2023. Born on November 20, 1970, to Pamelia Fournier and the late William Lefever, Stacy's warmth and exuberance for life touched all who knew her.

Stacy was a beacon of light in the lives of her family...

Dec 14, 2023

Daniel Timothy Reese, 65, passed away December 14, 2023, at the Ohio State University Hospital, from injuries sustained in a natural gas explosion at his residence at WinBeri Apartments, Marietta, Ohio, on November 14. He was born on September 15, 1958, to Daniel “Tim” and Constance Reese. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by...

Dec 13, 2023

Dawn Marie Pernell, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 13th after a 3 year battle with lung cancer whilst surrounded by friends and family alike. One nurse noted that there were more people visiting Dawn than she’d ever seen in her career.

Dawn was born on July 27th, 1978 to Kathy Sims &...

Dec 12, 2023

Amanda (Hamilton) Vacca of Baltimore, OH gained her angel wings December 12, 2023. She lost her hard fought battle against breast cancer after being re-diagnosed in October.

She was born in Newark on January 1, 1983 to Anna Hollenback and the late Brian Hamilton.

Amanda was a hairstylist who loved all...

Dec 11, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Soderston (nee Berger) 03/30/1938 ~ 12/11/2023 passed away at home on December 11, 2023 after battling cancer for almost a year. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia attended Holy Name High School. After graduating in 1956 Patricia went to work, then married and began raising her three children. Always a caregiver, she went to nursing school when her...

Dec 9, 2023

Roger Dale Savage, Born 04/02/1951 in – Lawrence County - Louisa, KY

Preceded in death by – Parents – Charles & Virginia (Kinner) Savage, Siblings - Charlie (Joan – still living) Savage, Faye (Sam) Speakman, Logan Savage, Philip Savage, Henry (Judy – still living) Savage, Bill Houser, Nephews – Jesse Houser and Heith...

Dec 7, 2023

Melvin A. Harris, age 70, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on June 7, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Melvin Harris Sr. and Columbine (Smith) Harris. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gayle. Melvin is survived by many siblings, nieces, nephews, other family, and dear friends. Arrangements entrusted to Leaf...

Dec 7, 2023

María Rivera Miranda, chilena nacida en la ciudad de La Serena el 25/noviembre /1933, nos acompañó hasta el 7/diciembre 2023 fecha que se encontraba vacacionando en Columbus Ohio. Le sobrevivimos 6 hijos, una gran cantidad de nietos y bisnietos, además de algunos tataranietos.

Nuestra viejita destacó por sus dotes como bailarina de tango y cueca,...

Dec 7, 2023

Larry Lee Willard, age 75, of Heath, Ohio, husband of Dorthy Willard passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on November 7, 1948.

Dec 6, 2023

Lola L Edwards, age 71 of Logan Ohio has passed away on December 6th 2023.

She was born on May 15,1952 in Columbus Ohio and was the daughter of the late Mollie Athey and Ralph Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Herbert Edwards.

She was a Loving Mother, Grandmother,...

Dec 4, 2023

In Memory of Barbara Jean Kunkler

January 16, 1945 - December 4, 2023

Barbara Jean Kunkler, 78, of Logan Ohio passed away suddenly on Monday December 4th 2023 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, Ohio.

Barb was born on January 16th 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to parents...