obituaries

Ronald D. Newman, age 83, passed away July 22, 2021 at his residence. Ronald had a love for art and degrees in print making and painting. He obtained his education at CCAD, OSU and in Mexico where her earned both of his master degrees. He taught art and owned art supply stores for 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Soloman and Mary Newman; in-laws, Nellie and Donald Stauch; sisters/brother-in-law: Florence and JJ Cohen and Elaine Albers/Viniski. Survived by wife of 40 years, Melinda...

Joyce D'Amato, age 57, a beautiful lady who loved her family, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her residence. Preceded in death by, parents, Theodore and Betty Ward, brothers, Ted, Mike and Larry. Survived by, husband, Harold, children, Jason D'Amato and Melissa (Bud) Mann, grandchildren, Betty, Teddy, Taylor-Ann and James, brother, Danny Ward, beloved dog, Killer, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.,...

Nancy O. Hatzipavlis (Bragdon) passed away July 20, 2021 at Worthington Christian Village.  Preceded in death by her parents, Katie and Stanley Bragdon, as well as 10 of her 13 siblings, and very special nephew, Ezra. She is survived by her husband, and love of her life of 46 years, Antonios Hatzipavlis (Tony); three daughters: Shelly (Cortney) Fisher, Melissa (Jeff) Heistad and Angela (Nathaniel) Rickard-Hatzipavlis; Grandaughters: Bethany (Dustin) Montgomery, Markie McDade, Shaylee...

Edrick Antonio Hernandez, age 1 month, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Doctor's Hospital West. Survived by, parents, Leonel Antonio and Magali Hernandez, uncles, Marcos Antonio and Alexis Antonio, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Tuesday, 11:00 - 1:00 PM where service will follow at 1:00 PM. Father Eduardo Valazquez officiating. Interment Alton Cemetery.

Greg Martin, age 34, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. A 2006 graduate of Linworth Alternative/ Worthington Kilbourne High School; employed with Cintas Corporation; enjoyed cooking and listening to music in his spare time, Greg will be deeply missed. Survived by mother, Gerry (John) Knittle; father, Dave (Deb) Martin;  Wife, Megan Dreher; sons, Luke , Alex, Joey and  nephew Tripp; Siblings, Kelly (Chandler) Davis, TJ (Jodi) Coakley, Shawn Coakley, Amanda...

James A. Kinder, age 78, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. A retired meat manager, James loved bowling, gardening and working in his yard. Preceded in death by, wife, Bonnie, parents, Dewey and Mary Kinder, brother, Dewey Earl Kinder Jr., sisters, Margaret Wilson, Mary Louise Stover and Betty Johnson, sister in law, Joan Kinder. Survived by, daughters, Melinda (Ricky) Campbell and Melissa (Mark) Wolfe, grandchildren, David (Mandy) Kinder and Becca (DeVonta...

Richard Lee Hynes, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his residence. A standout football player at St. Clairsville High School, Richard married his high school sweetheart and fire baton twirling bride, Geneva, in 1954.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War.  His dedication to his country inspired four of his grandsons to serve in the Marine Corps as well as the United States Army.   Guided by a...

Born in Columbus, OH to the late Jean (Miller) and E. Wayne Bradshaw. West High School, Class of 1957. Retired from the State of Ohio.  Survived by daughter, Lisa (Christopher) Neuman, bonus daughter, Melonie Dolin and grandchildren, David, Elizabeth (Courtney) Nester. Cody Ferrell, and Taylor McFarland. Two great grandchildren, Airyanna and Bristol. Bonus grandkid, Ashlee, And her fur baby, Rosie. Her great loves throughout life were her family, and animals....

Robert Joseph "Bobby" Melrose Jr., age 24, passed away on July 16, 2021 at his residence. Preceded in death by, mother, Sarah Barnhart, grandfather, Gerald Bloomfield. Survived by, grandmother, Tina Bloomfield, cousins, Jazmine, Sierra, Tyler and Nicole Bloomfield, aunts, Kellie and Angelique, uncle, Timothy Bloomfield, step mother, Stephanie Polizzi, half brother, River Melrose, half sisters, Mariah and Tera Polizzi, father, Robert Melrose Sr., other family and friends. Friends...

Joseph Laird Williamson III, age 37, passed away July 13, 2021. He loved spending his free time with family and friends, when he wasn't busy tattooing and making money. His fun personality made him the life of the party and he will be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by grandfather, Joseph L. Williamson; grandparents, Larry and Sandra Banfield; uncles: Perry Dale Williamson and John Bishop. Survived by children Journey and Sorcha; mother, Donna C. Williamson;...