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10/15/2025

Jerry "Fats" Glick, age 75 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully
with his daughter, Tracy by his side on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Jerry was born on May 18th, 1950 to the late Carl and Hilda Glick.
He was the 13th of 14 children and grew up surrounded by the
love and laughter of a large...

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10/15/2025

Lois Ann Preston, age 87, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on October 12, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1938 in Lockbourne, Ohio to the late Edward S and Della (Kocher) Detty. She married the love of her life, Vernon Preston on October 21, 1956, enjoying 59 years of marriage prior...

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10/15/2025

In Loving Memory of Amy Ford
March 30, 1982 – October 13, 2025

Amy Ford, age 43, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on March 30, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio, Amy was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and strength to all who knew her. She ensured that her final days were filled with cherish...

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10/15/2025

It is with deep love and gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of Janet Hines, age 76, of Obetz, Ohio, on October 8, 2025. Born on March 25, 1949, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late Everett Edmonds and Viola Edmonds Grimm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Hines...

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10/14/2025

FAMILY IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON OBITUARY WHICH WILL BE POSTED HERE.

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10/13/2025

Dillon Austin Eugene Blakeley, also known as “Pickle,” passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 28. Dillon brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him. His kind heart and deep devotion to his family and friends will be remembered forever.

He is preceded in death by his be...

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10/13/2025

Brian J. Newsome age 43 of Columbus passed away October 8, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Brian was born March 6, 1982, in Columbus Ohio to his parents the late Conley Newsome Jr. and Kathy Hoffman Newsome, He graduated from Hamilton High School Class of 2000. Brian was a mobile mechanic predomina...

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10/12/2025

Earnestine Luster, age 78, of Columbus, OH. passed away October 12, 2025 at her residence.
She was born August 4, 1947 in Martin County Kentucky to the late Robert and Garnett Stepp.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Luster;; son,
Herman Edward "Eddie...

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10/12/2025

Donald "Duck" Blakeley, age 61, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. Don proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired with over 20 years of service as a truck driver. Don was passionately dedicated to his family. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, OSU Buckeyes, WV Mo...

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10/10/2025

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10/09/2025

Laura L. Snyder, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2025. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 30th , 1958 to the late Eugene P. and Delores E. Schleret.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Karl Snyder; her mother-in-law & father-in-law, Walter and Dorothy Snyder; an...

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10/08/2025

FAMILY IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON OBITUARY WHICH WILL BE POSTED HERE ASAP.
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12/25/2024

12/20/2024

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12/06/2024

The story of Jane, Stella and closure. Follow the link below to learn about the importance of even the simplest of services. https://hubs.li/Q02H_nxZ0

11/22/2024

Interesting statistic: According to a National Funeral Directors Association survey, more than half (62.5%) of us expect to participate in making our own funeral arrangements. https://hubs.li/Q02H_kJl0

11/08/2024

There are so many ways to say thank you to our veterans. Reach out as suggested in this blog. Follow the link. https://hubs.li/Q02H-Zgh0

10/25/2024

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10/11/2024

Please, don’t put your final wishes in a drawer with the rest of your files. Follow the link and discover the importance of planning. https://hubs.li/Q02H_f7b0

09/27/2024

Is your presence at a funeral really important? Follow the link below and learn how important you can be. https://hubs.li/Q02H-_LB0

09/13/2024

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08/30/2024

In our latest blog titled Finding YOUR Joy, we discuss how you can find your personal JOY again following a loss. But you may have to work a bit for it. https://hubs.li/Q02H-ZrF0

08/16/2024

Click the link below to read our latest blog titled, Preserving Your Family Relationship While Planning a Funeral. https://hubs.li/Q02H_dtg0

08/02/2024

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07/21/2024

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07/13/2024

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06/26/2024

Going through a loved one’s belongings is tough. Enjoy the walk down memory lane, but then store them in your heart. Follow the link and take that walk. https://hubs.ly/Q02Dr0Dl0

06/10/2024

There’s a great deal of variety in funeral service today. Click the link below to read about some of the things you can expect when attending a funeral. https://hubs.li/Q02B6gR10

05/31/2024

Click the link below to read our blog titled, Who Should Record My Funeral Wishes. https://hubs.li/Q02z5BqW0

05/11/2024

There are two ways to take care of funeral planning:
1) plan your funeral in advance or
2) your survivors can plan your funeral. Learn about options in our blog.
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