obituaries

Constance Melissa Stakely, age 71, a strong, quick witted woman who was funny as hell, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Doctor's Hospital West. She was employed with Aramark for 30 years. Constance enjoyed crafting, thrifting and music. Preceded in death by, husband, Michael Stakely, parents, John and Videll Young, sister, Brenda Howard, brother, Johnny Mac Young. Survived by, children, Christopher Armstrong, Sarah (Blaine) Turner and Allison Stakely, grandchildren, Emma, Sophia, ...

Donald Sladoje, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Danbury of Westerville.  He retired from Western Electric. Veteran United States Army. He was a graduate of Cadiz High School. Preceded in death by, wife, Ann, parents, Marko and Jovanka Sladoje, sisters, Danica Zatezalo, Sophie Sladoje and Ann Lawhorne. Survived by, sons, Donald (Kelly) Sladoje, Dean (Cyndie) Sladoje and Aaron (Paulette Pencek) Sladoje, granddaughter, Kaleigh (Alex) Valentine, brothers, Mark Sladoje and ...

Isidora Basurto Lauriano, age 49, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 10-12 Noon where service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Galloway Cemetery.

Lisha Jane Richmond, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, as the result of a tragic automobile accident outside of Springfield, OH. An extremely hard worker who always provided for her family, she was a longtime and loyal employee at the Marathon station on West Broad Street. Preceded in death by, parents, Charles and Mildred DeWitt. Survived by, husband, Michael, daughter, Isabella Richmond, grandchildren, Violetta and Alexandra, step children, Tawnya Richmond and Michael Richmond Jr., ...

Janice Davis, age 84, passed away June 17, 2026. Arrangements pending with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St.

Angeline "Sandy" Herrel, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2026, in the city where her life began. She introduced herself to the world as Sandy, a nod to her middle name, Sandra, but she answered to many names. To her friends and family she was Sam. To her children she was Mom, to her grandchildren Grandma, and to the many who sought her counsel she was "Aunt Sam." The nickname's origin was never fully settled. Most assumed it began as a way to tell her apart ...

Paula Ella Sue Slone, age 63, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her residence. She loved watching her shows about Christ. She will be missed. Preceded in death by, parents, Bill and Emma Slone, granddaughter, Ja-Niah, sisters, Charlotte and Sheena. Survived by, loving companion of 23 years, Woody Spencer, children, Tina (Mike) Schumacher, Michael (Caleb Grimm) Slone, Philip (Maya) Slone, Tiffany (Ronnie Reeves) Slone and Heather Pickett, grandchildren, Blaine (Sophie), Brandon, ...

Dorothea Davis, age 73, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Grant Medical Center. Graduate of Linden McKinley High School. She worked for many years with Volunteers of America and at food pantries. Dorothea loved puzzles, working crossword puzzles, The Ohio State Buckeyes and watching pro wrestling. She will be missed. Preceded in death by, parents, Dorothy Davis and Doris Lee, children, Bertha Green and Robert Davis, granddaughters, Vanessa Green and MiMiracle Green. Survived by, ...

Jeffrey Lynn Kelly, of Hilliard Ohio, passed away on June 12th, 2026. Born in Washington Courthouse, Ohio to parents Bobby and Joleen Kelley. “Kelly” leaves a legacy of intelligence, passion for the arts, a love for sports, and a Rock & Roll spirit. He is known for a fist pump, whether it be to a Tiger Woods putt in his Sunday red, or to the song “Badlands” at a Bruce Springsteen concert. He is survived by his wife, Belma; sons Brandon, Dylan (Heidi) and Angus ...

Lashawna Marie "Sissy" Schneider, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She loved her family, singing and fashion. Sissy will be missed. Preceded in death by, maternal grandmother, Carolyn James. Survived by, children, Jada Notestone and Mar'Shawna Scott, mother, Gwendolyn Schneider, sister, Kayla Schneider, brothers, Chris Schneider and Eric Schneider, numerous aunts, uncles, other family and friends. Arrangements are pending with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. ...