Obituaries

Nancy Spezzalli
Jan 25, 2014
SPEZZALLI Nancy Lee Spezzalli, 74, of London died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in the Arbors at London. Born December 29, 1939 in Verona, PA; she was a daughter of Walter and Genevieve (Dudczak) Goughenour. Nancy had formerly worked as a telephone operator in Philadelphia. Survivors include her husband of 54 years Anthony Spezzalli; sons Michael Spezzalli of Columbus and Anthony...
Mary Penrose Addy
Jan 25, 2014
PENROSE ADDY Mary (Snell) Penrose Addy, 87, of Dundee, Michigan, passed away in her home on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Born February 24, 1926 in Summit Hill, Ohio (Ross County), the daughter of George and Ethel (Miner) Snell. Mary graduated from London High School, then business training through the US Army Air Force and later medical secretary training. She had...
James Davis
Jan 20, 2014
DAVIS James M. Davis, of London, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 20, 2014 at 2:50 p.m. in London, Ohio. He was born on June 6, 1952 in Franklin County at St. Ann's Hospital to Robert (B.K.) and Kathryn (Ren) Peterson-Davis. He resided in Laguna Beach, California for 32 years where he was a highly talented and recognized self-employed (James...
Sandra Palmer
Jan 18, 2014
PALMER Sandra Kaye Palmer, 68, of London Ohio passed away at the Madison County Hospital on January 18, 2014. She is survived by her husband John Edward Palmer; her children Robert Lee (Patty) McCain, David Scott (Barbra) McCain, Robin Ruth (Richie) McCain-Husain, Cheryl (Jay) Timmons and Jonathan Michael Palmer; grandchildren Jessica, Robbie Jr. Tressa, Tiffany, David, Derek, Larry Jr., Cordell,...
Joann Kendall
Jan 17, 2014
KENDALL Joann E. Kendall, 77, of London died Friday, January 17, 2014 in Madison County Hospital. Born February 28, 1936; she was a daughter of Lloyd Edward and Florence Amelia (Shope) Spriggs. Joann was a member of the Pentecostal Temple of Faith. Survivors include her children Robin Kendall, Don (Dorse) Kendall and Vicki (Larry) Stulley all of London, grandchildren April...
Vicki Arnold
Jan 17, 2014
ARNOLD Vicki Arnold, 58, of West Jefferson, died Friday, January 17, 2014 in the Kobacker House, Columbus. Born January 30, 1955 in Columbus Ohio to Wanda and the late Virgil E. Lowe. Vicki is survived by her husband Don Arnold, her mother Wanda( Smith)Lowe stepchildren Jeremy, Adam, Tyler, and children Abby and Ben Arnold; Siblings Danny (Beanie) Lowe of Washington...
William Glover
Jan 17, 2014
GLOVER William "Bill" Glover, 57, of London, died Friday, January 17, 2014 in his residence. Born August 14, 1956 in Lancaster, PA; he was a son of John and Leona (Novinger) Glover. Bill had been a truck driver for most of his life. Survivors include his brothers John (Shannon) Glover of London and James "Jim" Glover of San Diego, CA;...
Larry Lute
Jan 13, 2014
LUTE Larry S. Lute 59, of Portsmouth Ohio passed away at the Doctor's Hospital West in Columbus, Ohio on January 13, 2014. Born May 9, 1954 in Portsmouth; he was a son of George W. and Edna Marie (Vanderpool) Lute. Larry had retired from JD Equipment. Survivors are his children Robert Lee (Terri) Parsons of Springfield, Amanda Lute and Melissa...
Carol Hussey
Jan 6, 2014
HUSSEY Carol A. Hussey, 72, of London passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Mount Carmel Medical Center. Born August 5, 1941 in Columbus; she was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Kleeli) Foster. Carol retired from R.G. Barry in Pickerington after 30 years of service and was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church in London. She was...
Roger "Denny" Dillion
Jan 3, 2014
DILLION Roger "Denny" Dillion, Jr., 56, of London died Friday, January 3, 2014 in his residence. Born April 8, 1957 in Columbus; he was the son of Roger and Norma (Rigsby) Dillion. Denny was a mechanic at Coughlin Automotive for the past 12 years. An avid gardener, he loved wildlife, cooking and all of outdoors. A devoted son and brother...
Shirley Ann Vore
Jan 1, 2014
VORE Shirley A. Vore, 59, of London passed away unexpectedly at her home on Jan. 1, 2014. She was born on August 25, 1954 in Muncie Indiana to Rev. Earl and Iva Mae (Ringley) Vore who preceded her in death. Survivors include four sisters, Marge (Tom) Tangeman of St. Mary's, Ohio, Bev (Jack) Tidrow of Richmond, Indiana, Ginny (Tom) Briley...
Pauline Crisp
Dec 30, 2013
CRISP Pauline K. Crisp, 92, of London, died Monday, December 30, 2013 in Marysville. Born June 1, 1921 in Clark County; she was a daughter of Maude (Grimes) and Amos Scott. Pauline had been a home health nurse and had belonged to the Plumwood United Methodist Church, where she had been active in the UMW. Survivors include her children Robert...
Mark A. Johnson
Dec 28, 2013
JOHNSON Mark A. Johnson, 53, of London, formerly of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Mark was born in Dayton, OH, on April 27, 1960, a son of Charles W. and Allene (Brookshire) Johnson. He was a 1978 honors graduate of National Trail High School, New Paris, OH, and had attended Indiana University (Richmond...
William R. "Rikk" Hastings
Dec 28, 2013
HASTINGS William R. "Rikk" Hastings, Jr, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Drs. Hospital West. Born May 9, 1971 in London; he was a son of Carolyn (Little) and the late William Richard Hastings, Sr. Rikk had served in the US Marine Corps during Desert Storm and had also worked at Crane Plastics in Columbus. Survived by his mother Carolyn...
Wendy (Combs) Bower
Dec 27, 2013
BOWER (COMBS) Wendy L. (Combs) Bower, 39, of Hilliard died Friday in the Kobacker House after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1974 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Ed and Diane (James) Combs. Wendy had been a music teacher at St. Patrick School in London and enjoyed supporting her community through music performances with her students,...
Mary Palmer Londergan
Dec 26, 2013
PALMER LONDERGAN Mary Palmer Londergan, of London died Thursday, December 26, 2013 in her residence. Born in Columbus, Ohio; she was the daughter of Jesse C. and Hattie M. (Conrad) Boyer. For over 30 years, Mary had worked at the State of Ohio Department of Liquor retiring 1994. She was also a member of the Madison County Senior Center. Survivors...
Richard Lee Bolen
Dec 21, 2013
BOLEN Richard Bolen, 69, of Washington CH, Ohio; died Saturday, December 21, 2013 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born June 15, 1944 in Plain City; he was a son of Lamar and Garnett V. (Seaman) Bolen. A truck driver for many years, Richard then owned and operated IVADA, a gas and oil production company and he had been...
Rodney Cook
Dec 12, 2013
COOK Rodney Charles Cook, 66, of London, formerly of Gallipolis, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 in his residence. Born March 20, 1947 in Boone County, WV; he was a son of Edgar French and Betty Louise (Gore) Cook, Jr. Rodney had retired as a sergeant for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Gallipolis Post and had also owned and operated Cook...
Emily Bauerle
Dec 12, 2013
BAUERLE Emily P. Bauerle, 87, of London died Thursday, December 12, 2013 in London. Born April 6, 1926 in Franklin County; she was a daughter of Sears and Della Mae (Smith) Terry. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emily also volunteered at the Food Through Faith Food Cupboard, was a member of the Summerford Homemakers, the 20th Century Club,...
Jerome "Jerry" Sparks
Dec 6, 2013
SPARKS Jerome "Jerry" Sparks, 78 of London died Friday, December 6, 2013 in the Kobacker House, Columbus. Born January 15, 1935 in Bellefontaine; he was a son of Miriam M. (Bower) and Richard P "Dick" Sparks. Jerry had served in Europe for the US Army and had worked for General Motors for over 30 years. A member of the Westminster...

