Lloyd Stephen “Steve” Wellman
February 19, 1954 – October 1, 2026
Lloyd Stephen “Steve” Wellman, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Oct. 1, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Columbus to Robert and Myrtle Justice Wellman.
Steve married Rena Marquardt on Feb. 7, 1978. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and pets, telling stories, listening to music, reading, and photography. He also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and woodworking, approaching projects with precision and attention to detail.
Michael Allen “Mike” Arnold
April 9, 1944 – October 3, 2026
Michael Allen “Mike” Arnold, 82, passed away Oct. 3, 2026. He and his wife, Judith, divided their time between Westerville, Ohio, and Marco Island, Florida, where he enjoyed an active retirement.
Mike was an avid softball player and coach who remained involved in senior softball in Marco Island until shortly before his death. He valued the sport's competition, friendships, and camaraderie. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Known for his outgoing personality and strong work ethic, Mike valued family gatherings and close relationships with his children and grandchildren.
Barbara Logan Scott
April 13, 1944 – September 21, 2026
Barbara Logan Scott, 82, passed away Sept. 21, 2026, in Austell, Georgia. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Carl Spencer Logan and Myrtle Helen Smith Washington and graduated from Dunbar High School.
Barbara graduated from Otterbein University and retired from AT&T. She maintained close friendships in Dayton, Columbus, and Westerville throughout her life.
She enjoyed traveling, participating in writing groups, and attending sporting events and arts performances involving her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or American Kidney Fund.
Patricia Joan Pathy
November 2, 1932 – September 12, 2026
Patricia Joan “Pat” Pathy, 93, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away at her home on Sept. 12, 2026. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Ruth Boedecker Johnson.
Pat married Samuel Joseph Pathy on Nov. 13, 1954, and the couple raised three children, Paula, Christine and Samuel. Along with her career and family responsibilities, she volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and school room mother and participated in a church bowling league.
After retirement, Pat and her husband moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. She volunteered for more than 20 years at Memorial Medical Center and was named New Mexico’s Auxilian of the Year in 2007 in recognition of her hospital volunteer service.
Pat returned to Ohio in 2024 and settled in Westerville to be closer to family.
Pat will be remembered for her dedication to family, kindness toward others and more than two decades of volunteer service.
Kevin John Hurley
August 25, 1961 – October 2, 2026
Kevin John Hurley, 65, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Oct. 2, 2026, following a battle with metastatic cancer. He was born in Manhattan, New York, to Joseph and Helene Hurley.
Kevin spent most of his career at Columbus Distributing Company, where he developed many lasting friendships. He later worked for the City of Columbus.
An avid sports fan, Kevin followed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Minnesota Vikings. He also enjoyed music, animals, crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. He was known for his outgoing personality and ability to form lasting friendships.
Diane Fugate
August 14, 1944 – October 7, 2026
Diane Fugate, 82, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away at home on Oct. 7, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Cleveland to Douglas and Grace Spangler.
Diane married Lloyd Fugate at age 20, and the couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary Oct. 3, four days before her death. They raised four children, Guy, Matt, Danny and Mandy.
In the 1970s, Diane and Lloyd moved from Medina to Seville, Ohio, where they built a log cabin and established Pioneer Acres, a largely self-sufficient farm. The family raised livestock, poultry and bees and maintained extensive vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Diane had a particular love of animals, including horses, exotic birds and other pets.
The couple later retired to Westerville to be closer to their daughter Mandy, son-in-law John and granddaughter Lily. Diane became an active and helpful neighbor, providing child care, pet sitting and other assistance. She also enjoyed gardening and baking for family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Fugate; children Guy, Matt, Danny and Mandy and their families; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Sally Ann Elleman
September 6, 1941 – October 4, 2026
Sally Ann Elleman, 85, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Oct. 4, 2026, at Inniswood Village in Westerville. She was born in Columbus to Raymond W. and Marian Hyle Kapp, grew up in Bexley, and graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1959.
Sally married Earle W. Elleman III on Sept. 2, 1961, and they raised three sons together.
Throughout her life, Sally worked in several positions, including as a lifeguard and swimming instructor at the Jewish Center pool, a dental assistant and a bank teller. She also volunteered at the Ohio Statehouse and St. Ann’s Hospital and coached T-ball. She was a member of the Reynoldsburg Garden Club.
An avid quilter and seamstress, Sally enjoyed creating handmade quilts. She also enjoyed spending time with friends, particularly playing cards and board games.
Sally will be remembered for her creativity, community involvement and devotion to family.
Amy Lucinda Kirk
May 25, 1963 – October 1, 2026
Amy Lucinda Kirk, 63, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Oct. 1, 2026. She was born in Columbus and lived in Ohio throughout her life.
Amy’s Christian faith was central to her life. She was known for her kindness, patience, generosity and devotion to family.
She enjoyed gardening and playing pool, earning multiple trophies. She also loved animals, especially her dogs, and enjoyed caring for them.
Amy is survived by her husband, Brian Kirk; children Audrey Deveau and her husband, Stephen, Lucinda Sherman and her husband, Marshall, and Charlie Romano; grandchildren Charlotte, Luca, Leo and Henry; brother Kermit Frank and his wife, Sarah, of Oklahoma; and her dog, Sasha.
She will be remembered for her love of family, compassion for others, competitive spirit and ability to find joy in everyday life.
Grace Ann “Billie” Inskeep
December 9, 1927 – October 6, 2026
Grace Ann “Billie” Inskeep, 98, of Johnstown, died Oct. 6, 2026. She was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Franklin County and graduated from Westerville High School in 1945. She married Forrest Edwin Inskeep on April 25, 1948, at St. Paul’s.
Visitation will be held Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. at Johnstown United Methodist Church.
Mary Ellen Schnelle
November 11, 1926 – October 5, 2026
Mary Ellen Schnelle, 99, a resident of Westerville, died Oct. 5, 2026. A complete obituary had not been published as of this writing.
Her funeral service is Oct. 19, 4–5 p.m., at Schoedinger Worthington, 6699 N. High St., with visitation to follow until 7 p.m.
Donald Pifer Jr.
May 14, 1950 – October 4, 2026
Donald “Donnie” Pifer Jr., 76, of Westerville, died Oct. 4, 2026. He was born May 14, 1950, in Grafton, West Virginia, to Donald Pifer Sr. and Clarabelle Krietemeyer, and grew up in Shelby, Ohio, where he graduated from Shelby High School in 1968. He attended Tiffin University and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1974 as a refueling specialist in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and was stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base. He worked in the construction trade, then started driving semi-trucks for the U.S. Postal Service at 60. After 22 years in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, he returned to Columbus in 2021. He was an usher and event staffer for Ohio State, and followed the Browns and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Rick Doran
April 6, 1953 – October 3, 2026
Rick Doran, 73, died Oct. 3, 2026, in Westerville, after a 10-month battle with brain cancer. He was born April 6, 1953, in Columbus to Richard and Jean (Mitchell) Doran, grew up in Hilliard and studied marketing at Ohio State. After 15 years in retail, he joined R&A Marketing in 1987, became sole owner in 1989, and ran the full-service ad agency through 2010 before passing it to his sons, Kyle and Kevin, and remaining advisor and controller until his 2020 retirement. He married Janine Gerst on April 7, 1984, and the two were married 42 years.
Known to his grandchildren as “Papa Rick,” he was steadfast in faith, an Ohio State and Cincinnati sports fan, and loved travel and fishing. Calling hours are Oct. 14, 4–7 p.m., at Egan-Ryan Funeral Service Northwest Chapel, 4661 Kenny Rd., Columbus. Donations may be made to the Community Kitchen of Columbus.
Kevin John Hurley
August 25, 1961 – October 2, 2026
Kevin John Hurley, 65, of Westerville, died peacefully Oct. 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer. He was born Aug. 25, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, to Helene and Joseph Hurley.
He spent most of his career at Columbus Distributing Company, where he made many lifelong friends, and most recently worked for the City of Columbus. An avid fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Minnesota Vikings, he also loved his family, friends, animals and music — and was a closet crossword guru.
He will be remembered for the lasting friendships he formed wherever life took him. Visitation and a service will be held Nov. 21, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home Northeast Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus.
Lorin R.B. Rasmussen
October 16, 1933 – October 2, 2026
Lorin R.B. Rasmussen, 92, of Westerville, died peacefully at home Oct. 2, 2026. He was born Oct. 16, 1933.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he built a healthcare career as an administrator and vice president of operations at long-term care facilities. He held a pilot’s license, shot skeet, raised cattle, and had a collector’s eye for auctions and eclectic finds — with pets always around.
Heather Lynn Roberge
April 2, 1971 – September 20, 2026
Heather Lynn Roberge, 55, who grew up in Westerville and lived in Los Angeles, died Sept. 20, 2026, of melanoma. She was born April 2, 1971, in Covington, Kentucky.
A UCLA architecture professor — she chaired the department from 2017 to 2020 — and founder of the design firm Murmur, she was named the 2026 AIA Los Angeles Educator of the Year. Her memorial notices appeared in the first days of October, after the previous edition.
She will be remembered for the generations of students she inspired as an architect and educator.
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