obituaries

Josiah Zion-Devon Cook, age 14, passed away unexpectedly on June 23 at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He enjoyed basketball, football, video games, music and most of all, hanging out with his siblings. Josiah had a quiet side to him, but also a fun, goofy side to his personality which was enjoyed by all her knew him. P receded in death by great grandmother, Doris Cook and other grandparents and great grandparents. Left behind to cherish his memories are his parents, Terrance Cook and...

Lloyd Chester Brown Jr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence. He was retired from National Paper and Packaging. Preceded in death by, parents, Lloyd and Helen Brown, daughters, Mary Beth Chambers and Tina Carr, brother, Paul Brown. Survived by, wife, Roxie, sons, Steven and Christopher Brown, step son, Michael (Debbie) Holderman, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, a brother, sisters, other family and friends. Private family...

James A. "Hammerhead" Drummond, age 74, a great husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Doctor's Hospital West. He was a retired truck driver. Veteran US Army. Preceded in death by, parents, Donald and Lucille Drummond, brother, J.D. Drummond. Survived by, wife of 52 years, Syble, children, Marty (Patty) Hatfield, Nicole McCabe, Donald Drummond, Darian (Danell) Drummond and Greg (Helen) Hatfield, grandchildren, Megan, Christopher, Dalton, Gabrielle,...

Bonita L. Heck, age 75, passed away on June 20, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. She dealt with illness her whole life and is now pain free in Heaven. Preceded in death by son, Chester Alan Mohler; granddaughter, Amber Shepherd; ex-husband, Chester Jr. Mohler. Survived by daughter, Tillitha Kay Holland (William); grandchildren: Ashley Marie Foit (John), Jamie Lee Shepherd (Marc Cummings), Joey Kelly, Amber Marie, Jake Mohler and Ronald Cole Mohler; 12 great grandchildren; brother, George...

Michael Jay Soloway, age 64 of Virginia, passed away June 19, 2021. Arrangements completed at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory.

Lawrence Roger "Pete" Nicholson, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Mount Carmel Grove City.  He was the owner/operator of a State Farm Insurance Agency for many years. An avid golfer, he was a longtime and dedicated member of Hickory Hills Golf Club. Preceded in death by, wife, Margaret "Maggie, son, Michael Nicholson, brothers, Larry Clarkson and Earl "Dick" Nicholson. Survived by, sons, Terry Nicholson and Robert (Kim) Nicholson, daughter in law, Lori Nicholson,...

Gladys L Riebel age 90 passed away Saturday June12, 2021 Green Hills Nursing Facility West Liberty Ohio. . Preceded in death by  parents ; Harry and Beatrice Schopp  ;  husband C Howard Riebel; sister, Mary Neighbarger, brother , Sonny Schopp.  Survived by , son Larry Pinkerman ; daughter, Theresa Mcghee;  Grandchildren,  Michelle Kelly, Suzanne Drake , Lisa Boyer , Beatrice Pinkerman , Larry Pinkerman Jr. and Harry Charles Pinkerman; Multiple great and great...

Tania Cordray, age 59, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Trueman Pointe Care Center. Preceded in death by, husband, George Cordray, daughter, Traci Jenkins. Survived by, daughter, Jessica (Terry) Yeager, grandchildren, Takayla, Mariah, Taleena, Jonathon, Kaylynn, Trinity and Tierra, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

Rodrigo Garcia Pablo, age 23, of Hilliard, OH., passed away, on Saturday, June 12, 2021 as the result of a tragic accidental drowning. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM where service will follow at 3:00 PM. Father Eduardo Valasquez officiating. Interment San Andres El Alto Cemetery, Oaxaca, Mexico.

George Valdez Miguel, age 22, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Monday, 3-7 PM. Graveside service and interment, 11:00 AM Tuesday at Alton Cemetery.