obituaries

Bonnie L. Cunningham, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Preceded in death by: Husband: Lester Cunningham. Grandchildren: Bobby VanSickle III and Austin Blevins. Survived by: Children: Rusty (Nancy) Benjamin, Robert (Cathy) VanSickle Jr., Larry (Tonya) Cunningham, Charles Cunningham and Christina (Will) Blevins. 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday, 5-8 PM where...

William R. "Bill" Moore, age 63, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after a battle with cancer.  Employed for many years as a journeyman lineman. Retired Member IBEW Local #71. A beloved son and brother, he loved any kind of racing and had a great sense of humor.  Preceded in death by: Father: Floyd Moore. Brother: Randy Moore. Survived by: Mother: Ima Moore. Sister: Kathy (Tom) Robertson. Brothers: Danny Moore, Larry Moore,...

Loren C. "Pat" Peck, age 95, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his residence. Retired from COTA. Member St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer and Cincinnati Reds fan. Veteran US Navy.  Preceded in death by: Wife: Margaret "Peg" Peck. Son in law: Gary Clark. Survived by: Children: Jim (Jane) Peck, Judy Clark, Susane (Rick) Shoop, Bruce (Linda) Peck, Mike (Ann) Peck, Lorain (Pat) Barrett and Kathy Peck. 11 grandchildren and 16 great...

Margaret Ada Kirk, age 78 of Whitehall, OH passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019 after a short courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1940 in Powhatan Point, OH, the daughter of the late Josephine Florence Richmond and Gilbert Snyder Sr.  She leaves behind, her loving husband of 53 years, Russell Kirk & her nephews whom she raised, Terry “Andrew” Richmond (Miranda) of Lewis Center, OH and Calvin “CJ” Richmond (Amy) of Whitehall, OH....

Joseph Lealand Helman, age 46, passed away April 20, 2019 at The Laurels of Waldon Park Nursing Home. Joseph enjoyed fishing, playing video games with his grandchildren and tattoos. Survived by children: Angel Muncy, Danielle Brietfeller and Austin Luce; grandchildren: Theodore, Mariana, Minnie and Harley; sister, Holley Helman and niece, Michella Helman. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to assist with expense. Donations can be made directly to the funeral home at...

Shawn Boysel, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2019. He previously attended Westland High School. Preceded in death by: brother, Richard "Rick" Boysel; grandparents: Luerettia Boysel & Ralph Boysel; Sylvia Acton and Bill Estep. Survived by: daughter, Emma Boysel; father, Richard (Linda) Boysel; mother, Annetta Surrette; brothers: Little Rick Rittenhouse, Chad Boysel, Bob (Tracy) Boysel; sister: Chris (Darren) Basel; best friend, Zach Ridgeway and numerous other...

Vera L. Stephens, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Member Brown Road Community Church. Preceded in death by: Husband: William "Willie" Stephens. Brother: Charles Caldwell. Parents: Thad and Julia Caldwell. Survived by: Sisters: JoAnn Stiltner, Cora Marshall, Judy Cook and Mindy (Parker) Mullet. Brother: Jim (Brenda) Caldwell. Sister in law: Mary Caldwell. Numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday,...

Charles E. Aspell Sr., age 76, passed away April 19, 2019 at his Columbus residence. Arrangements completed by Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory, 2693 West Broad St.

April Hawk, age 62, passed away April 19, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital. Arrangements pending at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory, 2693 West Broad St.

Paul Richard "Dick" Lamprect age 92 graduated to heaven Thursday April 18, 2019 at Columbus West Park Nursing Home. Retired from Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric after 38 years of service; member Bible Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir providing special music as a singer; Veteran U.S Navy where he served in WWII. Preceded in death by: wife, Mary Jean Lamprecht; brother, Robert Lamprecht; and sister, Betty Dunn. Survived by, daughters, Diane Stiltner and Donna...