George Richard Michael, Colonel, USAR, A 68 year resident of Upper Arlington, died at home at age 101 on August 20, 2021. He was born May 2, 1920 at Mt Carmel Hospital to Jesse P. and Mary E. Michael. He was a graduate of Columbus North High School, class “38”. He graduated from Ohio State University class”42”, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Romophos (sophomore Mens’ Honorary) and Bucket and Dipper (Junior Mens’ Honorary) In May 1942 he...

Thomas Truck, 71, August 13, 2021 at his home in Westminster Thurber in Columbus. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, attended and played football at Marietta College and was a graduate of The Ohio State University. Preceded in death by wife Mary Truck. Survived by daughter Melissa Truck; son Brian (Jessica) Truck; grandchildren Blaine & June Truck; sisters Teresa (Tom) Strawn and Paula Truck. Tom loved his family, friends, golfing, fishing, everything Buckeyes, and an ice cold drink. The...

 Janice Eileen (Fink) Buller of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully on May 20,2021. She was 71 years old. An avid cyclist, retiree of Honda of America Manufacturing, and affectionately called Bunkie by her husband, she is predeceased by parents Pearl and Josephine Fink, and sister Paula. Survived by loving husband Scott, children Nicholas Kuhar, Scott (Jennifer) Kuhar, Elizabeth (Nick) Roman; grandchildren Emily Kuhar, Nate Roman, and Jake Roman; siblings Gene (Wanda) Fink, Dick...

It is with heavy hearts that the family announce the death of retired Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge, The Honorable David W. Fais. The retired judge died at his home in Grandview Heights, Ohio on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 78.  He was born on March 8, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Honorable G.W. and Ruth Fais.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved son Chad David Fais, his sister Margaret Joann Fischer and brother, The Honorable James J. Fais,...

Brent Edward Lawhorne, 50, passed away suddenly on March 7, 2021. Brent leaves behind his wife, Jennifer Couch and son Jackson Lawhorne. He is survived by his mother Lois Lawhorne, brothers Bradley and Brian (Lisa Reyes), nieces Lindee and Samantha, nephews Christoper and Charles, aunt Darlene (Dick), uncle Charles (Barbara) and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Samuel Lawhorne, brother Bruce Lawhorne, and aunt Kay (Clayton). Brent was a devoted son and brother as well...

Jean Durand Wilcox passed away on February 20, 2021.  She was born in Canada and grew up in Orrville, Ohio. She graduated from OSU with a degree in music. Jean's husband Henry, the love of her life, suffered from Parkinson’s disease for many years until his passing in 1994. Jean was exceptionally devoted to Henry throughout illness. Jean was also preceded in death by her parents, Chalmer & Edith Durand, and her brother and his wife, John & Alpha Durand. Jean...

Ruth F. Clarke, 93, died Sunday February 14 at First Community Village in Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 19, 1927 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late William F. and Margaret C. (Shea) Cunningham. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Professor John J. Clarke, and sisters Margaret “Peggy” (Louis) Kratz and Kathryn “Kay” (Clifford) Troup. She is survived by three daughters: Mary Ruth, Chicago: Johannah, Columbus, Ohio and her husband Steven P. Wood, and...

Robert Edwin Merkle, 98, of First Community Village, died February 10, 2021. He was born on June 25, 1922 in Elkview, WV, the son of Karl L. and Mabel K. Merkle. After graduating from High School in Tidioute, PA, Bob served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a graduate of Penn State University and a retired engineer from the Columbia Gas Company where he worked as a Registered Engineer and Surveyor. Bob was a member of Boulevard Presbyterian Church and a...

Teresa Christine Hunter (Tess) in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on March 28, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Marcella Smith. Survived by her husband, Richard L. Hunter; brothers, Mike (the late Vicky) Smith and Pat (Vicky) Smith; daughters, Heather Hunter and Amy Skiba;  son, Richard W. (Abby) Hunter; and step-children Mike (Evelyn) Hunter and Murphy...

Caroline Freeman Platau, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home. She was born in Detroit, MI, March 23, 1926 to Benjamin Harrison (Harry) and Alta Baumgardner Freeman. She graduated in 1944 from North Lewisburg High School, excelling in academics and sports. Caroline was an accomplished pianist and lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She attended Bowling Green University, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Her early years were marred by the untimely death of her mother in 1932. Her...