All Obituaries

Marguerite Beth Sterner Hunker, born June 8, 1926 in Manhattan, NY, to Ralfe L. Sterner, Director, New York School of Music and Art, and Vivian Burd, died March 15, 2023 in Columbus. Predeceased by beloved grandparents James and Marion Burd of Pittsburgh, her mother Vivian, father Ralfe, step-father Capt. William D. LaPlace, brother William B. LaPlace of Fairview Park, OH, brother-in-law Frederick Hunker of Mars, PA, niece Joyce Hunker of Mars, PA, sister-in-law Katherine LaPlace of Fairview...

Daniel W. "Danny" Himes III, age 70, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Kobacker House. For many years he was a lineman for IBEW and later was a CAD operator for AEP. He was a lover of concerts, and played for years in the Grove City Alumni softball tournament, in the category of "legend." Preceded in death by parents Dan and Joy and brothers Harold Robson and David May. Survived by daughter, Justine (Anthony Neal-Vassar) Rice; son, Jamie Himes; 2 granddaughters and...

Bobby Music, age 73, paased away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his home. He was a retired trucker. Preceded in death by parents, Lula Hall and Sidney Music, and sister Elizabeth Copley. Survived by wife, Brenda; daughter, Angela Porter; grandchildren, Ashley Music and Brandon Porter; sister, Cathy Moore; and several nieces and nephews. Private arrangements for the family.

John Dennis Guernelli passed away at his home in Ohio on February 24, 2023 from complications due to malaria. John was born on June 14, 1963 in Natick, Massachusetts, the second child of John Dennis and Bessie Guernelli. John grew up as a native of Massachusetts and was an avid Patriots fan who never missed watching a game. He eventually moved to Ohio to World Harvest (now Valor) Christian College. He eventually graduated in 2016 with an associate’s degree of Applied Science in...

Jeffrey Lewis Ratliff, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. Member of The United Methodist Church For All People. Jeffrey was a good man, who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed watching football.  Those that knew him will truly miss him. Preceded in death by parents William and Molly Ratliff and brothers Keith and Mark Ratliff. Survived by sister, Lori (Tony) Watson; brother, Craig (Sissy) Ratliff; nieces, Katrina (Mere) Rackham and Miranda; nephew,...

Dannie R. Kelley, age 74, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he worked for Big Bear Bakeries for many years. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Mary Kelley, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. Survived by sisters, Betty Gillispie and Wanda Lane; and many nieces and nephews. Private arrangements for the family.

Allene Hicks, age 86, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. She had many loves in life, from gardening and making hats for the homeless and her Ohio State Buckeyes. She was born September 21, 1936 to the late Harold and Evelyn (Carpenter) Phillips. She was also preceded in death by life partner Joe Fisher, daughter Rogena Sue Hicks, son Scott Hicks, and son-in-law Gary Carrico. Survived by daughter, Roxanna "Lady Bug" Carrico; sons, William...

Edward (Eddie) Mason Foy, aged 55 years, residing in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born on June 19, 1967, grew up in the Southfield neighborhood of Columbus, and attended Columbus South High School. At the age of 42, he married Lisa Ellen Stringer, and went on to have one beautiful child, Jadan Sharee Foy.  Eddie lived a full life, often enjoying football to include being a Dallas Cowboy fan. ...

Jalon Perry, age 41, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born October 19, 1981 in Columbus, OH to loving parents Amy and John Perry Sr. Jalon was the youngest son of eleven children. He was preceded in death by mother Amy Perry. Jalon is survived by father, John (Faye) Perry Sr.; siblings, Richard Stevenson, Larry Stevenson, Loretta (Robert) Calloway, Daren Stevenson, Rachael Perry, Amanda Perry, John Perry Jr., Jachin Perry, Micah Perry, and Jamika Perry; a...

Joanna I. "Jody" Phillips, age 50, was called home Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Doctors Hospital. Jody was a warm and caring person who loved her family dearly.  She will be forever missed. Preceded in death by mother Ruth Ann "Buzz" Bush, stepped-up dad Raymond Bush, and bonus daughter Teya June Marie Whiting. Left behind to cherish her memory are her partner, William Jeffrey "Jeff" Whiting; daughter, Brittany Jo (Mat) Brofford; bonus daughters,...