Central High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Joyce Nadine Hampton was born in Newton, KS on September 28, 1930, to Gladys and Floyd Hampton. She was the third of four siblings; James, Nettie, and Shot (Sheldon). Floyd was employed by the Santa Fe Railway, so the family was fortunate enough to avoid many of the struggles of the depression. Joyc...

Charles David Lindsey Dave died peacefully in the presence of his family Thursday February 13th 2020. He was born March 27th 1951 the son of the late Melvin L. Lindsey and Juanita J. Lindsey of Lancaster Ohio. After attending Lancaster High School he went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineering fro...

Erin L. Wyatt of Cumberland died peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House Saturday October 28th 2017. She was born in Portland Maine on September 28 1956 the 6th of 12 children of Dr. William E. Wyatt and Eileen L. Wyatt. She graduated from Greely High School in Cumberland Center and attended St...

Clifford Leroy Damon 93 died on July 31 at his home in North Auburn following several months of declining health. He was the son of Clifford Leroy Damon and Isabelle Gould Damon. He was born in Buckfield Maine on October 11 1920. His early schooling was in a oneroom schoolhouse in North Buckfield an...

Alma Nancy Welch 96 of Canton Ohio passed away on November 16 2025. Alma was one of six children born in Canton to Alma F. Wilson and George Welch Sr. She attended Canton South High School and The Ohio State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Administration and he...

Bernard Kress Jr, age 92, of Centerburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Bernard was born on November 25, 1933, in Woodsfield, Ohio, to Bernard and Mary (Schumacher) Kress. After graduating from high school, he attended barber school in Col...

Marcia Danner, 57, of Bloomville passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by those she loved.Marica was born on August 18, 1968 in Tiffin, Ohio to Neil and Joane (Stansbery) Dininger. She married Tom Danner on February 16, 1991 and he survives in Bloomville. M...

Scott “Scottie” Charles Bargdill, age 32, of Ashley, Ohio, left us far too soon, passing away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Scottie was born in Delaware, OH, and cherished the years he spent there before making Ashley his home. His gentle spirit touched so many throughout his l...

Allen Kendell Talbott, 48, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, January 8, 2026. Known for his boundless creativity, musical talent, and love of the Appalachian outdoors, Allen inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.Born Thursday, January 20, 1977, t...

Audree Ann Fiser Schmucker 92 of Pioneer Ohio passed away on Jan. 25 2026 at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee Ohio. Audree was born in Pioneer Ohio on Dec. 2 1933 to Emerson and Marjorie Mercer Fiser. She attended Pioneer now North Central High School and married Ronald Sam Schmucker at St. Peters Ca...

Ricky Ric J. Brandt 74 of Edon passed away surrounded by his family on January 12 2026 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 18 1951 in Bryan to Robert S. and Josephine Pignataro Brandt. Ric graduated from Montpelier High School in 1970 where he enjoyed playing baseb...

David Richard Crunelle, 88, of Marietta, OH, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1937 in Bellaire, OH to Andrew Crunelle and Clara Naomi Crunelle. David was a ‘55 graduate of Shadyside High School, Ohio University (Bachelor’s) and West Virginia University (Master’s). David was...

Marilyn E. Kanney age 86 of New Washington Ohio passed away on Sunday February 1 2026 at Unger Nursing Home in Bucyrus Ohio. Marilyn was born June 26 1939 in Sandusky Ohio to Harry and Dorothy Martin Miller. She graduated from Margaretta High School. Marilyn enjoyed sewing shopping flower gardens tr...

James Byron Wright 72 of Glouster passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 8th 2026. He was born on November 18 1953 in Nelsonville Ohio to Pearl and Wanda Hogue Wright. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Trimble Local High School where he excelled in both football and basketball. Jim spent his en...

Matthew "Matt" L. Meyers age 52 of Marion passed away Monday October 27 2025 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on October 1 1973 to the late Stan and R. Ruth Myles Meyers. Matt was a 1992 graduate of Lexington High School and the Pioneer Career Center. Following high school he attended the pol...

Brigit Marie Porteus was born in Columbus Ohio on April 8 1982. When she was six she moved with her family to Cardington where she stayed until after graduation from CardingtonLincoln High School in 2000. Brigit attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she studied education an...

A funeral service for Tillman Eugene “Gene” Shaw, age 69, of Heath, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 23, at The Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, with Pastor Jim Addy, officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Licking County Veteran A...

A funeral service for Wanita F. Shaw, age 96,  of Heath, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, at The Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, with Pastor Jim Addy, officiating.Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Jacksontown, Ohio, on Monday, Febru...

A Funeral Service for Dolly F. Landrum, age 94, of Heath, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at The Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 1249 Hebron Road, Heath, with Pastor Wally McLaughlin and Pastor Gary Kirkpatick, officiating. Burial wil...

Michael Crist, age 38, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026. He was born September 25, 1987 in Colchester, England to Stephen and Tina (Kahn) Crist. Michael attended Heath High School.  He loved poetry and was a very creative writer. He was gifted with a natural talent for ex...

David H. Norman, age 76, of Newark, passed away January 13, 2026. He was born March 21, 1949 in Newark, Ohio to the late William H. and Armintha L. (Williamson) Norman.David was a graduate of West Muskingum High School, Class of 1967. He was drafted into the United States Army and served his country...

Charles Chuck Joseph Grunenwald was born to Charles Robert and Mary Rita Anderson Grunenwald on April 17 1946. He entered eternal life on January 18 2026. During this transition he was surrounded by family prayer and song. He is survived by his wife of fiftynine years Barbara Ann Turinsky Grunenwald...

Phyllis Pearl Ghinder nee Olson 93 passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side in Strongsville Ohio on Monday January 26 2026. Born in St. Louis Missouri on September 5 1932 to Carl Randall Olson and Ruth Barthena Blything Phyllis grew up primarily in Cleveland Ohio. She graduated fro...

Eldred T. Abrams affectionately known to many as Ellie passed away peacefully on January 28 2026 at Hospice of Cincinnati surrounded by the love of her family. She was 82 years old. A lifelong resident of Cincinnati Ohio Eldred lived a life defined by devotion to family quiet strength and joy in the...

Andrew C. Frey 96 longtime resident of Union County passed away peacefully early Thursday morning December 11 2025 at his home on the family farm. One of four children Andy was born July 31 1929 in Westerville to Emanuel and Georgia Asher Frey. A 1947 graduate of Westerville High School he spent his...

Starr E. Pierce 58 of Marysville passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side early Monday morning January 5 2026 after a long battle with cancer. One of three children Starr was born September 8 1967 to LeRoy Lee C. and Shanna R. Davenport Kelley. After high school graduation she furt...

Leeann Marie Hite age 41 of Luna Pier MI passed peacefully into eternity on Saturday January 17 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohios Ebeid Center with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 20 1984 in Cleveland OH to Dale and Linda Chupa Yurchenko. Leeann graduated from St. Mary Catho...

Paul Louis Gosser 86 passed away on Friday February 6 2026 at his residence. Paul was born on May 15 1939 in Shelby Ohio to the late Louis and Marie Miller Gosser. Paul graduated from Springfield Township High School in 1957 and went on to faithfully serve his country in the United States Army achie...

Anthony V. Julio Jr. age 87 of Conneaut passed away on Thursday January 8 2026 surrounded by his family. Anthony was born on August 10 1938 in Conneaut the son of Anthony V. and Mary Constance Dello Julio Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Conneaut High School and went to work for the post office. He the...

Michael Bryan Gaynor 53a devoted husband loving father cherished son and brother and respected leaderpassed away peacefully at home on January 25 2026 after a courageous battle with a rare and aggressive cancer small cell carcinoma of the prostate. Born on July 12 1972 Michaels life though far too s...