Johnstown, OH Obituaries

Elizabeth May Farabee-Melick -- known affectionately to nearly everyone as Betty -- passed peacefully on November 20, 2025, at the age of 94. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion...

Brandy Lynn Favill, age 43, of Centerburg, Ohio, formerly of Newcomers Town, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1982, in Coshocton, Ohio to Debra Nelson a...

Fern Annette (Favill) Cordle, 82, was born March 28, 1943, the third of nine daughters to the late Ralph & Marcia Favill of Johnstown, Ohio. She lived in Johnstown, then Salt Lake City, Utah, Boise, ...

Ersle Lene Bush O’Harra, age 80, of Prairieville Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 2nd, 1945, in Po...

Barbara A. Thompson, 88 of Johnstown, passed away on October 29, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 21, 1937, to the late Tallman and Donna (Roberts) Ochs. She is survived by her loving fami...

William “Bill” John Paider, age 70, longtime resident of Johnstown Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family October 21st 2025 at home. Bill was born on November 22nd 1954 in Huntington,...

Tim Allen Buel, 81, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 6, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio to...

Stephen Joseph Cook, 64, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, on March 10, 1961, Stephen proudly served ...

Jack “Bo” Edward Rhyan, age 88, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Johnstown Pointe. He was born on August 22, 1937, to the late Beryl and Candi “Eunice” Rhyan. Bo grad...

Charles William Lawrence, 38, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1987 in Columbus, OH a son to Kim Wonders and the late Cha...

Michael L. Wolff, 75, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away on September 22, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with Mesothelioma. He passed away at Hospice of Central Ohio in Newark, Ohio, surrounded...

Norma J. Williams, 88, of Johnstown, went to her heavenly home on September 15, 2025. Norma was born December 12, 1936 in Western Licking Co., to the late Harry and Leota Pearl (Bailey) Lane. She gr...

James “Jim” Thomas VanSchoyck, 77, of Johnstown, Ohio, the self-proclaimed “Biggest OSU Buckeye Fan”, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with ...

Paul Kelly Hill, 76, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on January 20, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the lat...

Altas Orion Rudolph, born August 14th, 2025. After 12 brave days of fighting, Atlas’ strength gave way at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Jessica Simons and Logan Rudolp...

John Henry Grunkemeyer, 78, of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Ohio. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio to...

Tony M. Rich, 80, of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1945 in Logan WV, a son to the late Auguest and Garnett (Williamson) Rich. Tony is ...

John Prout Byrd, of Alexandria, Ohio, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed on August 22, 2025, in the home he built, surrounded by his family’s love, at the age of 95. He...

Judith Ann Piper, age 82, died peacefully into God’s care on August 21, 2025, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1942. Judith is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, L...

Roger Carroll, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 17th at the age of 69. To know Roger was to know a man with a strong spirit, a big heart, and a deep love for h...

Patricia Sahr, 73, of Galena, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on November 24, 1951, in Metropolis, Illinois, a daughter to the late Anthony and ...

Carla Sue (Suver) Harrison, 76, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on August 6, 2025, at her home. She was born in her grandparents' farmhouse near Johnstown, Ohio on September 14, 1948, to the late Carl ...

Gary Lee Cavendish, 73, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Gahanna, Ohio. He was born on September 12, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everett P. and Helen Cavendish. Ga...

Jean May Weaver, 88, of Johnstown, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Johnstown Pointe with her husband of 60 years by her side. She was born on May 1, 1937 in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter to th...

Ruth Elizabeth Purdin, 92, of Johnstown, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1932 in Columbus, OH, a daughter to the late William and Mary (Gahm) Joh...

Robert “Bob” E. Keating, 60, of Croton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born October 12, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Dorothy Baisden and Michael Keating. Bob was a proud former brick m...

Lance Eyster, 61, of Reynoldsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1963 in Mount Vernon, OH, a son to Sharyn Evans. Lance...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery Kent Little, who departed this life on July 6, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on May 4, 1959, Jeff proudly served his country in the Unit...

David "Doug" Douglas Newhall, age 74, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. He was born January 8, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Betty ...

Wendy Kozee, 58, of Berryville, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Westerville, Ohio at St. Ann’s Hospital. She was born August 29, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio to James “Jim” Kozee and the lat...

David Halver Baisden, 78, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, June 27, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1947, in Delbarton,...

Carl Christian Jooss, age 81, of Utica, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Sandy, by his side on June 24, 2025. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus. He was born on April 17, 1944...

Colleen Kay Wells, 88, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Clay Gardens in Zanesville. She was born on January 19, 1937, in Akron...

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Lee William Mozakis (Achilles Basil Mozakis), who entered eternal rest on Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and raised in Johnsto...

Barbara Annette Disbennett, 78, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on June 6, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born February 20, 1947, to the late Owen D. and Betty A. Newell in Centerburg, Ohio. She is...

Jeffrey Lynn Sowers, 71, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Smith's Mill Health Campus, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born April 17, 1954, in Ashland, Ohio to t...

Russell Johnson, age 85 years, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:46 pm, with family at his bedside. He was born to Walter and Flora (Horn) Johnson on October 23, 1939. R...

Rosemary Smithson, 94, of Johnstown, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Columbus, OH, a daughter to the late Gordon and Florence Denson. Rosem...

Winnie F. Jasper, 88, of Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence on April 27, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1936, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Johnnie and Helen (Gibson) Vinc...

Mary Lou Perry, age 97, of Etna, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Mary was born August, 18, 1927 in Greenwood, Mississippi. Mary is survived by her loving children, Trice Perry and Holi...

Jana Lee (Trainer) Simpson, 52, of Johnstown, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1972 in Newark, OH, a daughter to the late George and Janice ...

William F. “Bill” “Walleye” Jones passed away April 20, 2025 in Johnstown OH. He was born Aug. 9, 1959, the son of William and Alice Jones. He is survived by his children, W. Tyler (Lauren) Jones of J...

Marilyn Alice Ashbrook, age 89 of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Funeral services will be on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Crouse-Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, J...

Levi William Scott-Curtis, 1 week old, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at home. He was born on March 29, 2025 in Columbus, OH, a son to Candy Scott and Kevin Curtis. In addition...

Karen Lee Willke, 70, of Johnstown, Ohio formerly of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on October 3, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio to Margaret...

Teresa Jones, age 74, Johnstown, Ohio passed Tuesday, March 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Bill and Joan Smith. Teresa was a 1968 graduate...

Ronald (Ron) Joseph Lang (64) Johnstown, OH, passed away March 22, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio. Ron was born November 14, 1960, in Columbus, OH. He graduated from Watkins Memorial High School in ...

Clyde Edward Taylor, 82, of Utica, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. He was born March 29, 1942, near Richland, Virginia to the late Gracie and Henry Ta...

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 We lost Robert Todys on March 16, 2025, due to cancer, but we know he is with the Lord and maybe playing a...

Darlene Ann Paisie, age 88, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. A graveside service for Darlene will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Greenhill Cemetery.