West Columbus High Alumni Obituaries

Heidi Lynell Holm was born to Mary (Gallup) Benne and Leo Olson on October 23, 1961, at Oakland Memorial Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska. She passed away on December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in West Point, Nebraska.Heidi graduated from Oakland-Craig High School in 1980. She graduated with a B...

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...

Jane Porter Gibson age 95 passed away at home on October 11 2017. She was born in Columbus Ohio on Feb. 25 1922 daughter of the Rev. Reuben B. Porter and Lenore Emme Porter. When she was two the family moved to Lucknow India as Methodist missionaries. They returned to the U.S. on furlough when she w...

Nancy grew up in Medway Maine attending schools there and in East Millinocket. She loved being outside and around animals especially her horse Teeco. In December 1971 she completed the credits required for graduation and entered the workforce returning to Schenck High School in June to graduate with...

Rev. Hubert Chester McCleney 92 of Chadbourn met his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning January 10 2026. Hubert was born on December 24 1933 son of the late William Chester McCleney and Daisey Marie Carter McCleney. He was also preceded in death by his brother Richard Franklin McCleney. Funeral ...

Justin Keith Jr age 80 a resident of Belhaven NC passed away Friday January 2 2026 at his home in Pamlico Beach. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 17th 500 PM at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Washington NC. He and his wife Nancy will be laid to rest together at Arlington Natio...

Shirley J. Jorgensen 95 of North Loup passed away on Saturday August 23 2025 at Palmer Nebraska. Shirley Jean was born February 10 1930 near Merna in Custer County Nebraska to Arthur C. and Rebecca J. Halliwill Sterner. She was raised in rural Merna and graduated from Merna High School. Shirley cont...

Edmund A. EZ Zulkoski of Ord passed on Wednesday October 15 2025 at Arbor Care Center in Ord Nebraska with his family by his side at the age of 96. Edmund Adam was born on December 20 1928 at Elyria Nebraska to John Bolish and Veronica Victoria Kusek Zulkoski. He was raised on a farm west of Elyria ...

Harry Joseph Walahoski of rural Elyria passed away on Thursday May 22 2025 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha at the age of 71 after a very short and courageous battle with cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by his wife children and close friends. Harry was born on Febru...

Charles N. Laurino 90 of Glenolden PA died December 29 2025 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Lansdowne PA Tin Town he was the son of the late Charles and Philomena Laurino Storti. Charles graduated from Lansdowne High School. He served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Steinaker DD863. He...

Gail Lynn Jones Moser 74 of Honesdale PA went home to be with the Lord on November 30 2025. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Gail is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years Michael Jones. Born and raised in Doylestown PA she was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel ...

Albert A. Yuhas age 93 passed away peacefully on November 15 2025 at Hospice House in Bend OR. Albert was born on October 28 1932 in Duquesne PA. He was the youngest child of Andrew and Mary Straka Yuhasz. His parents and brother John and sister Helen preceded his death. His wife Geraldine passed aw...

John Saxon of Brownsville PA Centerville Boro passed away in his home on Monday October 27 2025 at the age of 75. He was born in Brownsville PA on July 21 1950 the son of the late John Saxon and Albina Polidori Saxon of Longwood FL who survives. John graduated from Beth Center High School with the c...

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Earnestine GrayNovember 14, 1947 – July 23,2025With deep love and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Earnestine Gray announces her peaceful transition from this life. Born on November 14, 1947, in Stringtown, Mississippi to the late Joseph Wright Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wigfield) ...

Raymond William Cossin was born April 20 1936 at home on Cow Run in Cottageville WV and he lived a wonderful full life until his death on December 14 2025. He was the oldest child and only son of Golden and Lida Cossin. Sonny as he was known his whole life leaves behind a legacy of hard work love fo...

Phyllis Wiona Jennings Dennis 77 Princeton entered into eternal rest on January 9 2026 following a long illness. Born May 24 1948 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frankie M.F. Martin Jennings. She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Dennis. Phyllis had been a resident of Princeton H...

Charles James Poundstone Jr. age 68 of Buckhannon WV passed away peacefully at his home on January 12 2026. Born on September 10 1957 in Buckhannon WV Charlie was the son of the late Charles James Poundstone and Elizabeth Jean Zickefoose Poundstone. He graduated from BuckhannonUpshur High School and...

William Earl "Bill" Kieffer, 67 of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 27,  2025, from complications of a massive heart attack in the comfort of his home. He was born February 15, 1958 in Fostoria, Ohio to Alva and Iva P. (Kreais) Kieffer.Bill grew up in West Millgrove and graduated fr...

John J. Lynch passed away peacefully on December 8 2025 at age 68. He was born on November 26 1957 in Philadelphia PA. He was the son of the late John J. Lynch Sr. and Mary Henkels Lynch. He was predeceased by his sisters Helen Blair and Marie Murray. He resided in Haverford PA for the past 30 years...

Lois Neely age 95 formerly of Ravenswood Avenue Pittsburgh PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 14 2025 at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville PA. Lois was a 1948 graduate of West View high school. She and her husband Bob were married in 1951 in Avalon PA and they lived in California while Bob...

Patricia Ann Boone, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Ohio Health Mansfield. She was born in Mansfield on June 24, 1947 to the late Malcolm & Alice Boone.Patricia was a proud Clear Fork High School graduate, class of 1965. She furthered her education receiving her bachelor's deg...

Born in Swoyersville PA on July 31 1948 he was the son of the late John and Concetta Iorio Piazza. A proud 1966 graduate of Swoyersville High School Augie was a famous athlete on the grid iron and baseball field. He was known for beating Pittston Area 76 on Thanksgiving Day in 1966 by blocking the e...

Dr. Robert Bob Bruce LaCount age 90 of Waynesburg passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 27 2025. Beloved husband for 61 years to Virginia W. LaCount loving father of Victoria Christopher Basar and Robert Melanie LaCount cherished grandfather of Zachary Jessica Basar Jackson Basa...

Carl Wesley Thomas was born February 13 1958 in Bronx New York to Edward and Ethel Thomas. He was raised in Perry Georgia with his early years spent between Perry Georgia and Chicago Illinois. In his later years he maintained dual residency which included Gary Indiana. Carl attended St. Leos Catholi...

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...

Mary Ellen Martin, born on February 5, 1939, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her sweet spirit, friendliness, and good cheer will be deeply missed.Mary Ellen was born in New Matamoras, Ohio, the daughter of ...

Helen J. Swartz age 100 passed away on December 17 2025 at Holzer Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on February 1 1925 to Russell and Etta OBrien Cullums. Helen was a graduate of OliveOrange High School Class of 1943. She married Harry Swartz following his service in the United States...

Rock E. OBrien 67 of Columbus Ohio and formerly of Rushsylvania Ohio passed away peacefully on December 14 2025. He was born on September 13 1958 in Bellefontaine Ohio to the late Willard C. and Shirley I. Rogers OBrien. He lived in the hope of his Savior Jesus the Christ. Rock was a 1976 graduate f...

David Lewis Leininger 84 of Springfield OH passed away Wednesday September 17 2025 at the Hearth and Home El Camino Assisted Living facility in Springfield OH. David was born July 13 1941 in Lakeview to the late Everett Wilbur and Florence Marie Smith Leininger. On September 16 1962 in Columbus he m...

Mary Catherine Sprague 75 of Harrison Ohio beloved daughter sister wife mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7 2026. Mary was born May 18 1950 in Barnesville Ohio to the late Mary Jane and Kenneth Teague. Mary was the oldest of three daughters and a 1968 gra...