obituaries

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. ...

Ron Bush, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, outdoorsman, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of the family he cherished so deeply. While his absence leaves an immeasurable void, those who knew Ron will remember a man who truly lived life to the fullest and made every gathering a little brighter.Born in Middletown, Ohio, Ron developed an appreciation for simple pleasures at an early age. He spent time watching his grandparents tend their garden in Kentucky, where he learned a ...

Debra Fay Kidd, age 66, a Christian woman who loved her family more than anything,  passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at her residence. Preceded in death by, husband, Ronald Kidd, father, Arlis Mayle, brothers and sisters, Steven, Tracy, Nita, Freda and Wendell. Survived by mother, Wanda Mayle, children, Samantha (Brian) Zirkle, Robe (Kitty) Mayle, Amy (David) Angel, Heidi (Billy) Kramer and Tracey Kirby, sister, Victoria (Matthew) Collier, 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, ...

Gregory Allen Montenaro, 65, of Hilliard, formerly of Clintonville died Friday, June 5th, 2026. He was born August 8th, 1960 in Clintonville, to the late Robert and Barbara Montenaro. He married Patty Montenaro (Mackey) on September 24th, 1988 in Marysville. A devoted husband and papa, he was formerly a police officer, retired chief of police and spent many years as a gas plumber with a passion for making pizza. He spent the last few years as a lunch man and recess monitor to many beloved ...

Constance L. Shepherd, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her residence.  Preceded in death by, parents, Warren and Bernice Steiner. Survived by, husband, Bill, children, Matt Shepherd, Luke (Jolene) Shepherd and Adam (Brandy) Shepherd, grandchildren, Dominic and Millie, numerous other family and friends. Private family burial will take place at Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, OH. Arrangements are being completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 ...

Richard M. Cunningham, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Arrangements are pending with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. Please check back later for service time information and complete obituary.

Milton Rosenthaler Gage, age 58, passed away, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. Friends may call at The Potter's House Church, 3200 Lowell Dr., Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9-10 AM where service will follow at 10 AM. Pastor Michael Oldfield officiating. Interment Concord Cemetery. Arrangements are being completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.Please check back later for complete obituary.

William Arthur Bare, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Ohio Health Hospice.  He was a longtime employee with Plaskolite. Graduate of Westland High School. He loved music, playing both regular guitar and bass and also really enjoyed working on cars, building cars and engines from the ground up. He will be missed. Preceded in death by, parents, William and Sue Bare, daughter, Brandy Bethel. Survived by, wife, Sharon, sons, Cody Bethel, Joe Sagstetter and Ryan Sagstetter, ...

John Edward Biehl, age 85, of Columbus (previously of Marietta) passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. Survived by his loving family, sons John (Erin) Biehl of Westerville and Robert (Michelle) Biehl of Columbus; grandchildren Amber, Bob and John; sister Katherine Ann Siddall of Pennsylvania; and nieces and many friends. John was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 45 years, Ruthanne. John served in the US Navy and was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone, from which he retired early after 27 ...