obituaries

Mark Joseph Ogden, Sr. passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at home.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 29, 1954 to Terence and Marian (Devlin) Ogden.  He was preceded in death by his father, Terry and sister, Michelle.  He is survived by his mother Marian; sons, Mark (Megan) Ogden and Ryan (Tisha) Ogden; six grandchildren, Chase, Cole, Carley, Jeffrey, Gavin, and Andrew; brothers Terry (Lorain) Ogden, Chris (Janet) Ogden, Bill (Kathy) Ogden, Jim Ogden, David (Julie)...

Barbara Jean Wiles, age 77, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Southbrook Care Center, Springfield, OH. Graduate of Springfield Catholic Central High School and Franklin University. Retired from Ohio Board of Regents. Long standing member of St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. She loved fishing, gardening, sewing and square dancing for many years with the Bucks and the Doe's. Preceded in death by, husbands, Alvin Walker and Wayne Closser, father, Michael L. White, brother,...

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Robert Michael Grogan, age 76, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his Galloway residence. Bob was an avid softball player and a very talented pitcher. Preceded in death by parents: Edward and Marie Grogan. Survived by wife, Bobbi; 2 children, 5 stepchildren; brother: Bernard (Mary) Grogan; sisters: Beth Hausberger, Jean (Bob) Murphy, Tess (Kerry) Dalicandro; beloved dogs: Cali, Lily and Karma; numerous grandchildren and other family and friends. There will be a gathering of...

Ingrid Jamileth-Aviles, age 32, passed away on December 4, 2019 at Grant Medical Center. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, 1-8 PM where service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday. Interment Galloway Cemetery.

Bryan Lynn Johnson ,age 49, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Preceded in death by, maternal grandmother, Betty J. Wilkes-Johnson, granddaughter, Rain. Survived by son, Bryan Johnson Jr; daughter, Breana Johnson; girlfriend of 6 years Carla Shultz; mother, Sharon Counts-Johnson; brother, Eddie L. Johnson; uncles: Samuel Johnson and Stevan (Christine) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad...

Kathryn Woodward, age 61. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was a retired registered nurse and enjoyed spending time reading and praying. Preceded in death by parents: Rev. Robert and Zelda Johnson; brother: Marilyn Kelley. Survived by children: Jennifer (Nicholas) Sagle, Joanna Johnson and Paul (Meagan) Woodward; 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother, Donald (Bertha) Johnson; numerous other family and friends.There will be a gathering of friends and...

Catherine Hylton, age 67, passed away Tuesday, December 3 at Doctors West Hospital. Survived by daughter, Crystal Hylton; grandchildren: Elijah Coleman, Laken Coleman; brothers: Dennis Workman and Freddie Adkins; sisters: Jennifer Uting, Donna Carter; special friends: Kathy Fitzpatrick, Rosetta Alger and Linda Gail Preece; special brother-in-law: Larry Hylton. Arrangements completed at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory. Please consider making a donation to help with expenses,...

Colleen Brewer, age 63, passed peacefully on December 2  2019 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to George Howard Gallagher and Joyce Nolan on February 7, 1956. She is preceded in death by her parents: George Howard Gallagher and Joyce Nolan and Step father, Thomas  'Michael' Nolan;  sister, Maureen Woodson and brother, Sean Gallagher. Colleen is survived by her daughters: Theresa Michelle Ann Rudell and Kelli Ann Kinder; brother, Dennis...

Gloria J. Strayer, age 86, passed away December 1, 2019 at Columbus West Park. She was a member of St. Margaret of Cortona for over 30 years. Retired from Big Bear and Harts. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Strayer; parents, Emilio and Mary Piccotti; sister, Josephine Scarbinskiy. Survived by children: Charles Strayer Jr., Steve Strayer, Mary Jo (Robert Salyers) Strayer; grandchildren: Barry Strayer, Kayla Strayer, Corey Strayer, Michael Strayer and Krystal Thomas. Friends may...