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Ralph  C. Stidam

Ralph C. Stidam

Apr 15, 2017

STIDAM Ralph C. Stidam, 72, of London passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Springfield Regional Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born December 16, 1944 in Springfield to the late Ora and Ethel Stidam. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Cynthia Stidam; daughters Amy (Jonathan) Webb and Tara (Chris) Ellis; grandchildren Samantha (Wayne) Coleman, Zachary Webb and...

Donald  K. Ellars

Donald K. Ellars

Apr 14, 2017

ELLARS Donald K. Ellars, 94, of London left this world on Friday, April 14, 2017. Born March 3, 1923 in Sedalia; he was a son of Benjamin Franklin and Ottie Althea (Reid) Ellars. A decorated WWII Army veteran, Don had worked at Westinghouse for 15 years, then was superintendent for the former Madison County Children's Home and he retired in...

Bertha  M. Holcomb

Bertha M. Holcomb

Apr 8, 2017

HOLCOMB Bertha M. Holcomb, 89 of London died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in London Health and Rehab. Born April 1, 1928 in London; she was a daughter of Harley C. and Amy (Burt) Holcomb. Bertha retired from Madison County Hospital and was an avid reader. She is survived by her brother Kenneth Holcomb of Texarkana, TX and many nieces and...

John Wilson

John Wilson

Apr 7, 2017

WILSON John M. Wilson was born December 19, 1960 in Kenton, OH and passed away April 7, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. John graduated from Kenton Senior High School and retired after 22 years from London, Ohio Correctional Institution. He loved fishing, golfing, traveling and watching the Buckeyes.Survivors include his brother Bob (Cande) Wilson, sister Debbie Kuykendall; girlfriend Jo Pitts,...

Tommy Hutslar

Tommy Hutslar

Apr 4, 2017

HUTSLAR Tommy G. Hutslar, 71, of London died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in London Health and Rehab. Born June 20, 1945 in London; he was a son of Warren and Mary (Baker) Hutslar. An avid hunter, Tommy had also worked at the former Purex Corporation as well as being a painter and carpenter.Survivors include his wife of 54 years Ruth...

David  C. Threlkeld

David C. Threlkeld

Apr 3, 2017

THRELKELD David C. Threlkeld, 56 of London, passed away on April 3, 2017 following a brief illness. He was the son of David N. and Janice A.(Barber) Threlkeld. He leaves behind to cherish the memories they shared, his wife and soul mate of 19 years,Luann (Kendle) Threlkeld. He is also survived by his son Thomas and Cassie Thelkeld; daughters Jennifer...

Katherine L. "Kitty" Walke

Katherine L. "Kitty" Walke

Apr 2, 2017

WALKE Katherine L. "Kitty" Walke, 83, of London, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Columbus. Born May 22, 1933 in London; she was a daughter of Thomas Joseph and Edith (Keifer) McGuire. Kitty retired from General Motors in Columbus; and had belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of Madison Memorial Post #105, American Legion, Eagles Aerie #950, AMVets Post #19 and...

Darrin  Michael Sanders

Darrin Michael Sanders

Apr 2, 2017

SANDERS Darrin Michael Sanders, 31, of Columbus, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 as a result of an accident. Born September 18, 1985 in London; he was a son of Cathy Sanders and Darrin Lowe. Darrin had been employed at Bon Ton Warehouse in West Jefferson. Survivors include his daughter Ryland Katerina Sanders; mother Cathy Reed, father Darrin (Mary) Lowe; brothers...

Billy Merriman

Billy Merriman

Apr 2, 2017

MERRIMAN Billy Merriman, 38, of Plain City died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in The Ohio State University Hospital.Billy was born October 19, 1978 in London and had been a truck driver for Werner Enterprises.Survivors include his wife Angela (Kaiser) Merriman; brothers JR (Jobee Wedlund) Merriman and James (Sharon Tibbs) Merriman; nieces and nephews Passion, Sunny, Archor and Shiloh; brother in...

Clarence Pilcher

Clarence Pilcher

Apr 1, 2017

PILCHER Clarence E. Pilcher, 76, of London died Saturday, April, 1, 2017 at Wexner Village in Bexley. Clarence was born June 6, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio to parents Clarence Arthur and Pearl Genevieve (Allen) Pilcher.He had been a firefighter for the City of Springfield for 25 years.Survivors include his wife Charlene Ann (Baughman) Pilcher, sons: Lisle (Jeanne) Pilcher and Alex...

Sharon Travis

Sharon Travis

Mar 26, 2017

TRAVIS Sharon Lucille Travis, 56, of London died Sunday, March 26, 2017 in her residence.She was born on August 9, 1960 in Texas to Dolores (Smith) and Robert Petee. Sharon had retired from London City Schools where she had worked for many years as a bus driver and retired as a custodian. Survivors include her son Buddy (Amanda) Travis; brothers...

Martha Vivian "Bea" Hunter

Martha Vivian "Bea" Hunter

Mar 21, 2017

HUNTER Martha Vivian "Bea" Hunter, age 85, passed away at Four Seasons of Washington Care Center in Washington Court House, Ohio on March 21, 2017. She was born on August 20, 1931 in Madison County, Ohio to J. Bryan and Ethyl Wilson. Martha had retired as a receptionist from BCI in London. She was married to her "Sweetie" Colonel Jay...

Toni  Lynn Graves

Toni Lynn Graves

Mar 17, 2017

GRAVES Toni Lynn Graves, 64, of West Jefferson died peacefully Friday, March 17, 2017 in the Madison House, London. Born July 23, 1952 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Jean Graves and Gene Graves. A 1971 graduate of West Jefferson High School; Toni retired from J.C. Penny in Columbus after 37 years of service. Survivors include her sisters Brenda...

James Markowsky

James Markowsky

Mar 17, 2017

MARKOWSKY James Markowsky, 69, of London died Friday, March 17, 2017 in London. Born June 7, 1947 in Cleveland; he was the youngest son of Ted and Mary (Szuhy) Markowsky. Jim retired in 2014 after a long career in Human Resources in various capacities for several companies including Rockwell Automation, IDT (Industrial Data Technologies) and Tek Systems in Columbus. Utilizing...

Mariann Migliore

Mariann Migliore

Mar 15, 2017

MIGLIORE Mariann (Futrell) Migliore, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in London, Ohio, two days shy of her 50th anniversary. She was born in Hartford City, Indiana and was raised in Worthington, Ohio. She was a graduate of Worthington High School and the Ohio State University. Mariann was a cancer survivor but was unable to beat her...

Bob  L. Robinson

Bob L. Robinson

Mar 14, 2017

ROBINSON Bob L. Robinson, 63, of London died March 14, 2017 in London. Born August 27, 1953 in Warsaw, NY; he was a son of David W. and Helen (Griffith) Robinson. A huge NASCAR and Hockey fan; Bob had been a mechanic supervisor for R.J. Corman for the past 35 years. Survivors include his wife of 42 years Vickie (Gilmerr)...

Donald Shoemaker

Donald Shoemaker

Mar 14, 2017

SHOEMAKER Donald C. Shoemaker, 82, of London died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Columbus. Born June 4, 1934 in South Charleston; he was a son of Clarence and Bernice (Barnes) Shoemaker.é

Richard Gerard

Richard Gerard

Mar 13, 2017

GERARD Richard Campbell Gerard (87) of London, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 13th 2017 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born October 11, 1929 in Marysville, Ohio; he was the son of Gertrude Campbell and Ralph Gerard.Richard lived an accomplished life filled with love and laughter.A proud alumnus of The Ohio State University Richard and his first wife Mary...

Craig  Adam Coverdale

Craig Adam Coverdale

Mar 13, 2017

COVERDALE Craig Adam Coverdale, 47, of Mt. Sterling died Monday, March 13, 2017 in his residence. Born August 11, 1969 in London; he was the son of David and Carol (Perry) Coverdale. Craig was a 1987 graduate of Madison Plains High School and had worked in construction.Survivors include his daughter Brooke Coverdale; his parents Dave and Carol Coverdale of Mt....

Denise (Nagel)  Peterman

Denise (Nagel) Peterman

Mar 11, 2017

PETERMAN (NAGEL) Denise Nagel Peterman, 44, of London died Saturday, March 11, 2017.Born August 22, 1972 in Dayton; she was the daughter of Dennis Michael and Rebecca (Fahl) Nagel.Denise had worked as a pharmacy technician for Madison County Hospital for many years.Survivors include her husband Robert Peterman; sons Michael (Kimberly) Peterman and Dylan Peterman; granddaughter Abigail Peterman; mother and step...