All Obituaries

Marie Margaret (Gavin) Dawes went Home to the Lord on Saturday, May 4 while surrounded by her family. Marie is preceded in death by her parents, William and Marie Gavin and survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Bob Dawes; children: Bobby (Kelly) Dawes, Mary Beth (Tim) Culbertson, Bill (Lisa) Dawes, Becky (Mike) Cummins.  “Dawesie” will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren whom she supported endlessly: Katie (John) Gibboney, Sarah and Abby Dawes, Cody (Theresa),...

James T Jones, Sr. age 78, of Columbus passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Kobacker House with his family by his side.  James was a devout Catholic and a Member of St. Matthias Parish for 52 years. He was born in Columbus, OH on 11/14/1945 to the late Tom and Laura (Agreisti) Jones.  James was a 1964 Graduate of Columbus West High School. He then proudly served the United States Navy as a first class petty officer during the Vietnam war. James received his degree...

Carl O. "Bud" Gard, Jr., age 65, passed away May 1, 2024.  Bud was born February 8, 1959 in Beavercreak, Ohio to the late Carl O. Gard Sr. and Ruby Bauer Gard.  Bud was an Eagle Scout and loved downhill and water skiing, nature, people and art.  He worked landscape design and construction with Peabody Landscape Services. He was a member of St. Brendan Parish and the Scioto Boat Club.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Patrick...

Brian Keith Webster was born on April 3, 1965 in Rhode Island. He passed away on April 27, 2024 at the age of 59. He was taken from us way too soon but Heaven must have needed the kindest soul they could find on earth and took Brian. Brian was preceded in death by his father, James P. Webster Jr. He is survived by his mother Janice Webster, step father James (Doris) Thomas, sister Sherri (Garrett) Scanlon, and brothers James Peter (Jeri) Webster and Brady Thomas, as well as several aunts,...

Ronald Walter Myers, age 73, passed away on April 21, 2024.  Anyone who spent any time with Ron quickly learned what a kind, loving and generous soul he was.  In his later years, he accepted the challenge of health problems with grace and dignity.  He adored his wife of almost 48 years, his children, siblings, grandchildren and large extended family.  He was a graduate of Big Walnut High School, Class of 1969 and The Ohio State University.  Retired from the telephone...

Barbara L. “Barb” Galvin, age 70, passed away on Saturday, April 20 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1953 to the late Arnold L. and Nora A. (Nee) Woods. Barbara was strong in her Christian faith throughout her battle with cancer. Her last years were spent enjoying her retirement and being well cared for at home. She worked for several years caring for children in her home and was also employed by The College of...

Catherine E. Lampe died peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, and an attentive aunt to many nieces and nephews.  The foundation of her life was her Roman Catholic faith and her hope in the promise of salvation.  Catherine was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 4, 1934, to Charles B. and Mary Agnes Nutting.  She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1956 with a...

Javier López, de 81 años, falleció el 15 de abril de 2024. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Jesús López y Sara Quezada; hijo, Gerardo López y nieto, Alejandro Miramontes. Le sobreviven su amada esposa Esther Hernández de López; hijos, Javier (Deisy) López, Juan (Juanita) López, Rodolfo (Maria Imelda) López, Alma (Gilberto) López-Miramontes; nuera, María Martínez; muchos nietos y...

Mary K. Jakeway, age 69, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1955 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Mary (Calhoun) Pollock. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Tom Jakeway of 34 years, parents, brother-in-law Walter Jakeway, sister-in-law Donna Jakeway, and brother, Gene (Jeanie) Pollock. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Jessica Jakeway, and brothers Samuel (Kathryn) Pollock, Dennis (Harriett) Pollock, Charlie...

Dr. Donald (Don) F. Bowen, DDS, age 71, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the James Cancer Hospital OSU Wexner Medical Center with his wife and children at his side. Don was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Laurel Bowen, both deceased. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School, class of '71, The Ohio State University, and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He was a member of the Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Don opened his...