Obituaries

Aug 24, 2023

PANCAKE

Deanna Jean Pancake, 79, of London, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 29, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert Sherman and Dorothy (Faniff) Sherman.

Deanna had worked professionally as a secretary for Aeroquip and later worked for the...

Aug 21, 2023

MILLER

Susan M. (England) Miller, 81, of London, died Monday, August 21, 2023, in London, with her loving husband by her side.

Born December 3, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Robert Harold England and Louise (Martin) England.

Susan was a natural born caregiver and had devoted her career to...

Aug 19, 2023

SLANKER

Ted Slanker, age 74, of London, Ohio, went home to God peacefully on August 19, 2023. Ted was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 17, 1948. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Anne Slanker, his parents Warren and Geneva Slanker, and brothers Steve Slanker and Craig Slanker. He is survived by his children...

Aug 18, 2023

GROSS

Nancy Lee Gross, 82, of London, OH, formerly of Johnson Creek, WI, died Friday, August 18, 2023, in the Bluebird Retirement Community.

Born May 21, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN, she was a daughter of Marie (Landrey) and Henry Bayer.

Considered to be the World's Greatest Mom and wife by all who knew...

Aug 16, 2023

PAGELS

Nancy "Susie" Pagels, age 63, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

She was born on December 1, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio. She was married to Kim Allen Pagels for 38 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Aug 15, 2023

GOLDING

Peter Joseph Golding, 60, of London, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in his residence.

Born September 6, 1962, in Niagara Falls, New York, he was a son of Robert William Golding, Sr. and Carol Marie (Buttery) Golding.

Peter received an automotive degree from Central Texas College and went on to spend his...

Aug 13, 2023

SMITH

Dorothy Ann (Pierce) Smith, 88, of London, Ohio, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born March 9, 1935, in South Solon, Ohio, she was the daughter of Pauline (Bethard) and Leo Pierce.

After graduating high school, Dorothy worked as a secretary for the North American Rockwell Corporation...

Aug 11, 2023

JENNESS

David Eric Jenness, 47, of London, died Friday, August 11, 2023, in Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 22, 1976, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, he was a son of Nancy (Pitts) and Michael Ray Jenness.

Dave had worked professionally both in management and as a caregiver. He attended...

Aug 9, 2023

HARRIS

Karen Sue (Holt) Harris, 78, of London and formerly of Xenia, died Monday, August 9, at her home, following a year-long battle with multiple myeloma.

Born November 11, 1944, in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Helen and William Holt. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, 1 brother, and...

Aug 9, 2023

HUNTER

James "Jim" E. Hunter, 73, of London, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in his residence.

Born November 28, 1949, in Greenfield, he was the son of Nellie (Coughlin) and Kenneth Ray "KR" Hunter.

Jim served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. Following his...

Aug 4, 2023

SMITH

Rev. Bobby Gene Smith, 66 of Wallins Creek, KY departed this life suddenly on August 4, 2023, at the Madison County Hospital in London, OH.

Bobby was born April 25, 1957, in Illinois to the late Calvin Estil and Lydia Smith. He ran his own business, Smith Drywall, for over 30 years and he...

Aug 2, 2023

BLACK

Carrol J. Black, 83, of South Charleston, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, while in Springfield Regional Hospital.

She was born in London, Ohio, on August 30, 1939, a daughter of Charles E. and Edith (Stapleton) Bennington.

At age 11, Carrol sang and...

Jul 30, 2023

BUCKLEY

Gladys L. Buckley, 92, of Hilliard, formerly of London, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Norwich Springs, Hilliard.

Born January 18, 1931, in Louisa, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Roscoe Jasper Prince and Della (Hay) Prince.

After graduating from high school, Gladys went on to work for Ohio Bell Telephone where...

Jul 28, 2023

LANG

Janet M. Lang, 66, of London, died Friday, July 28, 2023, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Born September 12, 1956, in Springfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of Adam and Mildred (Firthmiller) Stir.

After obtaining her associate degree, Janet went on to spend her career working in banking. She...

Jul 28, 2023

BLACK

Nell Rose Black, 74, of London, died Friday, July 28, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 27, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Billy and Dorothy (Stolts) Turner.

Nell graduated from Hazard High School in 1967 and went on to attend Berea College in...

Jul 21, 2023

PACK

Homer E. "Gene" Pack, 79, of South Solon, died Friday, July 21, 2023, in his residence.

Born April 2, 1944, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was a son of Homer and Dova Mae (Bolt) Pack.

Gene was a United States Army veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. Following his time in...

Jul 15, 2023

McHENRY

Jay H. McHenry, 57, of South Charleston, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Madison Health.

Born April 27, 1966, in Springfield, he was a son of Russell and Dorothy (Solenburger) McHenry.

A plumber by trade, Jay had also worked for many years with the City of London. He loved watching Jeopardy and...

Jul 14, 2023

BRYAN

Everett Lee Daniel Bryan was born on Friday, July 14, 2023, and sadly later passed away that night in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was a son of Brooklyn Weisman and Brendan Bryan. Although his time on earth was all too brief, Everett was deeply loved by his parents and family, and will be dearly missed....

Jul 11, 2023

BERNARD

Joseph "Joe" Lee Bernard, 72, of London, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

Born August 9, 1950, in Jamestown, Ohio, he was a son of Stanley and Georgianna (Ross) Bernard.

Joe was a 1968 graduate of East Clinton High School. He then went on to join the United...

Jul 10, 2023

CRAWFORD

Katherine "Kathy" Crawford, 60, of Springfield, died Monday, July 10, 2023, in her residence.

Born September 22, 1962, in Fairfax, VA; she was the daughter of Eugene and Gloria May (Cox) Farmer.

Kathy had been a patient accounts manager in the medical field. She loved music, crocheting, cross-stitching, and many other crafts...