Obituaries

Albert Louis Gostel
May 13, 2020
GOSTEL
Albert Louis Gostel, age 72 passed away May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 23, 1947 in Akron OH to the late Alexander and Betty Gostel. Preceded in death by bother, Mark Gostel. He is survived by his daughters Desiree and Mallory and son in laws Brian Roberts and...
Jesse Glenn Strickland
May 12, 2020
STRICKLAND
Jesse Glenn Strickland, 35, of London Ohio passed away on May 12, 2020 at his residence.
Born August 6, 1984 in Wilmington, Ohio; he was the son of Gerald C. Strickland Jr. and Laura M. (Smith) Strickland.
Survivors include his son Aiden Strickland; Mother Laura (Robert) Toller, Father Gerald (Christina) Strickland Jr.;...
Kenneth E Miller
May 11, 2020
MILLER
Kenneth E. Miller, 88, of South Vienna, died Monday, May 11, 2020 in Springfield Regional Hospital.
Born May 16, 1931 in Clark County; he was a son of Harvey Watson and Myrle Mae (McClure) Miller.
A lifelong farmer, Kenny had also worked for the Clark County Engineer's Office before retiring in 1996....
Richard Michael Holtschulte
May 10, 2020
HOLTSCHULTE
Richard Michael Holtschulte 63, of London died Sunday, May 10, 2020 in his residence.
Born November 17, 1956 in Columbus; he was a son of Richard Allen and Vera Mae (Ball) Holtschulte.
A Vietnam Veteran, Mike had also worked as a mechanic for Mercedes Benz, and self employed and for the past...
John Stanley Hawkinson
May 6, 2020
HAWKINSON
John Hawkinson was born in Worthington, MN to Henry and Hazel Hawkinson on September 29, 1931. He grew up in Worthington and loved telling stories about hunting and fishing with friends and family there. After graduating from Worthington High School, he worked as a truck driver for Alfred Albinson and enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard....
Athlinda (Rice) Stephenson
Apr 25, 2020
STEPHENSON
Athlinda (Rice) Stephenson (76), born March 14, 1944 in New Marshfield, Ohio went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Athlinda came to Columbus, Ohio after graduating from Waterloo High School in 1962. She went to beautician school, then went on to work at Ohio Bell for 20 years. She...
V Laverne "Vern" Gilmerr
Apr 25, 2020
GILMERR
V. Laverne "Vern" Gilmerr, 90, of London died Saturday, April 25, 2020 in London Health and Rehabilitation.
Born June 12, 1929 in Fayette County; he was a son of Loren and Christina (Slager) Gilmerr.
For over 40 years, Vern had been a mechanic for Landmark. He was a member of the former...
Janice A (Maher) Devore
Apr 25, 2020
DEVORE
Janice Ann DeVore, 83, of London died Saturday, April 25, 2020 in London.
She was born January 25, 1937 in Kansas City, KS.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Kenneth DeVore.
Her parents preceded her in death as well as two sons.
A graveside services...
Robert Dunkle
Apr 22, 2020
DUNKLE
The death of Robert Lee Dunkle occurred on April 22, 2020, at the Sister Nursing Home, 16 N. Main St., London, Ohio, where he had convalesced since falling ill last September. He was the son of Maxwell G. Dunkle and Ercel M. Shepherd Dunkle; and the grandson of O.T. and Deane (Johnston) Dunkle and John Oliver...
Beverly Ann (Black) Lewis
Apr 20, 2020
LEWIS
Beverly Ann Lewis, 78, of London, died Monday, April 20, 2020 in her residence.
Born May 4, 1941 in Poland, Ohio; she was a daughter of Hugh and Helen (Adams) Black.
A medical assistant for most of her career; Beverly was an avid bingo player and attended Crossroads Baptist Church; but her...
John P. Stombaugh
Apr 20, 2020
STOMBAUGH
John P. Stombaugh, 77, of London died Monday, April 20, 2020 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus.
Born May 4, 1942 in Kenton; he was the son of Wilfrid "Bill" and Virginia (Snobarger) Stombaugh.
He graduated from Carey High School in 1960 and attended Ohio State University before going into Army. He was a...
Christopher Deutscher
Apr 19, 2020
DEUTSCHER
Christopher Deutscher, age 31, passed away at his residence in Galloway, Ohio.
Born October 25, 1988 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Christopher was a 2008 graduate of Grove City High School. He loved playing basketball, being with his two children-whom he loved dearly. Christopher loved to laugh and was loved by many!
He...
Deborah K. (Foster) Foster
Apr 18, 2020
FOSTER
Deborah "Debbie" Foster, 68, of London died Saturday, April 18, 2020 in The Ohio State University Hospital.
Born March 12, 1952 in London; a daughter of James P. and Frances (McHenry) Foster.
Debbie had worked for 30 years for first BCI and then OPOTA in London. She was a great animal lover....
Gary E. Wells
Apr 18, 2020
WELLS
Gary E. Wells, 61, of London died Saturday, April 18, 2020 in his residence.
Born May 25, 1958 in Columbus; he was a son of Shelva Leon and Thelma Maxine (Pruitt) Wells.
Gary had started his working career for Ron Pruitt with Ohio Road and Paving, was a master mechanic for Engine...
Jill (Silvers) Silvers
Apr 16, 2020
SILVERS
Jill Silvers, 61, of London died Thursday, April 16, 2020 in The Ohio State University Hospital.
Born April 30, 1958 in Urbana; she was the daughter of Richard "Dick" and Nancy (Hess) Silvers.
Jill had been a senior operations analyst for JP Morgan Bank.
Survivors include her brothers Richard "Rick"...
Joanne E. (Mcguire) Mcguire
Apr 9, 2020
McGUIRE
JoAnne E. McGuire, 88, of Plain City, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 in her residence.
Born October 26, 1931 in London; she was a daughter of Francis Thomas and Ruth (Baker) McGuire.
A member of St. Patrick Parish in London; JoAnne had been a financial advisor for the Federal Civic Service.
...James "Jim" O. Shoaf
Apr 8, 2020
SHOAF
James "Jim" O. Shoaf, 96 of London, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 8, 2020 in his home on the family farm in southern Madison County.
Preceding him in death was his loving wife of 48 years, Leona (Peg) Shoaf and daughter Jeanie (Gary) Maser.
He is survived by his son,...
Harold Mack Kindle
Apr 7, 2020
KINDLE
Harold Mack Kindle, 76, of London, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in London Health and Rehabilitation.
Born November 10, 1943 in Kenton; he was a son of Harold James and Viola (Chamberlain) Kindle.
A volunteer at the HELP House in London; Mack had been an auto mechanic.
He is survived...
Billie "Bill" Mack Miller
Apr 6, 2020
MILLER
Billie "Bill" Mack Miller,92, died April 6,2020, of natural causes at Bluebird Retirement Community in London. He lived his whole life in Madison County where he was a farmer. He was born February 19, 1928 to Floyd and Bertha Norris Miller in Plumwood, Ohio. He was young when the family moved to Range Township and there...
Joshua Michael Wertz
Apr 2, 2020
WERTZ
Joshua Michael Wertz, 34, of South Charleston, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 in his residence.
Born May 31, 1985 in Orlando, FL; he was a son of Charles and Deborah (Sollars) Wertz.
A graduate of Madison Plains High School, Joshua had also attended Ohio Christian University. A member of the Journey of...

