December 2024
Rev. Jerry D. Wortham -
Rev. Jerry D. Wortham, age 91 of Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, December 09, 2024, at Otterbein Lebanon.
Wortham's life was his ministry as a Pastor in the United Methodist Church. Hey served these churches within the West Ohio Conference: Essex & Mt Olivet (S) 1955; Casstown-Bethel (S) 1958; Aldersgate (C) 1960; Mt Victory (L) 1963; Cole Grove Memorial (P) 1965; Nast Trinity (C) 1971; Maynard Ave (CN) 1979; St Mark's (L) 1981; West Milton (DN) 1987; Hartzell (C) 1991
Jerry was a life time member of the Boy Scouts of America and a longtime member of Rotary International. He also enjoyed biblical archaeology and collected artifacts from the Holy Land.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Culp) Wortham; children Jay (Lori) Wortham, John (Sheila) Wortham, and Mary Beth (John) Rutherford; step-children Karen (Billy) Colyer and Terri (Joel) Boyette; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Judith and Mel DeWitt; as well as many other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 11:00 AM until time of funeral services at 12:30 PM, all at Stine Funeral Home of Lebanon. Immediately following services, Jerry will be laid to rest in Arlington Memorial Gardens in Mt. Healthy, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard Council or the Parkinson's Research Foundati
November 2024
Rev. Richard Alfred (Dick) Donnenwirth -
An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, Donnenwirth served in the New England and Texas Annual Conferences before serving in West Ohio. In West Ohio, he served as chaplain at Bethesda Oak Hospital for 15 years where he started Cincinnati’s first Clinical Pastoral Education program as well as an outpatient Pastoral Counseling Center. In 1983 he left Bethesda (Trihealth) to establish a pastoral counseling center in Kenwood (First Psychotherapy Institute, then Professional Pastoral – Counseling Institute)
He retired in June 2020.
Rev. Donnenwirth is survived by his wife, Rosalie; his two children, Jack Donnenwirth (Columbus) and Ellen Donnenwirth (Raleigh, NC); two living grandchildren Maria Donnenwirth and Ben Brown; as well as another grandson, J.R. Donnenwirth deceased at age 26; 2 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Coralai Donnenwirth.
A memorial service will be held at Twin Lakes Chapel on Tuesday, November 19th at 11AM. Cremation ashes will be interred at Greenlawn Cemetery, in Plymouth, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Life Enriching Community Foundation, Twin Lakes’ Pastoral Care Division.
Condolences may be sent to Rosalie Laurenti, 1020 Heritage Lake Dr. Montgomery, OH 45242
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October 2024
Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Sagendorf -
Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Sagendorf, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 30, 2024, at Otterbein NorthShore Assisted Living.
Rev. Sagendorf, an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, served at the Powhatan Point Charge, NE OH Conf 1965; Internship For Clergymen In Urban Ministry, Case Western Reserve 1966; East Glenville, Cleveland, EO Conf 1967; Dir. Interfaith Action Council, Flint, Michigan Detroit Conf 1968; Dir. Grand Rapids Youth Ministry, Grand Rapids MI 1972; Director, Youth Contact Center, Muskegon, Mich 1974; Zanesville First (N) 1976; Linworth (CN) 1980; Marietta Christ (A) 1982; Monroe Street (T) 1989; and Bexley (CN) 1995.
He earned his graduate theological degree from the Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
Tom was preceded in death by his faithful wife of 61 years, Judith Grace (Morgan) Sagendorf. He is survived by daughters Emily (Randy) Dickman of Elmore & Kristen Chapman of Columbus; his beloved grandchildren Madeline (Austin), Jeremy, Lauren & Ellison; great-granddaughters Makenna and Blaire; sisters Mary (Jack) Siebers, Ruth (Curt) Holleman and sister & brother-in-law Marian (Al) White; and numerous nieces & nephews.
No memorial service will be held. A family celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date. For family and friends who wish to celebrate Tom’s life, tributes may be made to First United Church of Christ, Marblehead.
Rev. Arlis Robina Vaughn -
Rev. Arlis Robina Vaughn, 69 was born on January 31, 1955.
Rev. Arlis was a Full Elder and throughout her career served the West Ohio Conference and these congregations: Caldwell Memorial (S) 1994; New Hampshire Charge (L) 1995; Fairborn St Luke Associate (DS) 2000; Newark Christ (N) 2002; Grace (W) 2005; Columbus: Asbury North (CAN) 2010.
She retired in 2020
Arrangements have not been shared at this time. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Marlene Kay Eipper -
Marlene Eipper was the spouse to Rev. Keith Eipper, pastor in the West Ohio Conference. They married July 10, 1959, and celebrated 65 years of marriage this summer.
After retirement in 2002 Marlene and Keith moved to Parker, Colorado, to be near their 2 children and 1 grandson. Marlene was known for her great smile and friendly disposition to all. Her favorite times were spent with her husband and family.
Marlene is survived by her husband Rev Keith R Eipper, their daughter Susan and son-in-law Dennis Reiter, son Keith II and his partner Alan Quintana, grandson Austin Reiter and spouse Brittany, and a great-granddaughter Danielle Reiter. Also a brother Richard Laub and his wife Beverly.
Condolences may be sent to Rev. Keith Eipper, revkeithre@gmail.com
Marlene Kay Eipper -
The Spouse of Rev. Keith Eipper was born January 22, 1939. They married July 10, 1959, and celebrated 65 years of marriage this summer.
Marlene was Keith’s partner and assisted during his 43 years of pastoral ministry. Marlene loved the Lord a lot and was highly involved with her Church communities. After retirement in 2002 Marlene and Keith moved to Parker, Colorado, to be near their 2 children and 1 grandson. Marlene was known for her great smile and friendly disposition to all. Her favorite times were spent with her husband and family.
Marlene is survived by her husband Rev. Keith R Eipper, their daughter Susan and son-in-law Dennis Reiter, son Keith II and his partner Alan Quintana, grandson Austin Reiter and spouse Brittany, and a great-granddaughter Danielle Reiter. Also a brother Richard Laub and his wife Beverly.
Condolences may be sent to Rev. Keith Eipper, revkeithre@gmail.com
Rev. Linda Scott -
Born on March 1, 1947, in Wooster, Massachusetts, she dedicated her life to the service of others as a compassionate respiratory therapist and as a devout minister within the United Methodist Church.
Her ministry began at Spring Valley Methodist Church and continued at The Church of the Messiah, where she served until retirement.
Reverend Scott is survived by her loving daughter, Lisa Lee and her husband Mike Davidek; her son, Todd and his wife Amber Pickney; her brothers, Greg Freitag and his wife Sharon, and Rick Freitag and his wife Marilyn. She was a proud grandmother to Courtney Lee, Justin Pickney, Taylor Davidek, Grayson, and Mia Pickney. She is also remembered by her cousin Judi Berry, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nedra Greenlee, stepfather, Bill Greenlee, father, Otto Freitag, and grandson, Josh Pickney.
Funeral services will be held at The Church of the Messiah, 51 North State St., Westerville, Ohio.
The family will receive friends on October 17, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with the service commencing at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Blendon Cemetery. A reception at the church will be held afterward, where family and friends are welcome to join in celebrating Reverend Scott's life.
September 2024
Rev. Dr. Mark Dove -
Rev. Dr. Mark Dove, was born on October 4, 1932. He was married to his wife Jenelle for 59 years. They raised three children, Tim, Todd, and Shelly, who passed away.
Rev. Dove was ordained as an elder in the Methodist Church in 1957.
His first assignment in 1957 included three rural churches in Southern Ohio- Maineville, Cozzadale, and Zoar. For his second assignment, he served as associate minister for Westwood Methodist, Cincinnati, Friendship Methodist Church in Wyoming, Grace Church in Washington Courthouse 1973 and Linworth in Columbus in 1978.
In 1987 he was called to service as a District Superintendent of Springfield District, Springfield Ohio. His final work was at Linworth in Worthington, Ohio starting in 1992 and retiring in 1998 after spearheading the building of the new Linworth on Bent Tree Blvd in Columbus.
Along the way he helped raise three children, Tim, Shelley, and Todd. Father, Mother, and Brother are all gone plus daughter, Shelley who died at age 24 of Leukemia but both sons survived him along with his loving wife, Jenelle, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Friendship Village of Dublin October 11th, 2024 at 3:00pm. Love gifts may be sent to Friendship Village, 6000 Riverside Drive Dublin Ohio 43017. Please mark for the Benevolent Fund.
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Rev. Theodore “Ted” L. Yewey -
Rev. Theodore “Ted” L. Yewey, age 90, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, formerly of Celina, Ohio, peacefully passed away at his home on September 21, 2024. Yewey was preceded in death by his beloved wife, V. June (Coats) Yewey, who passed away on November 14, 2021.
Yewey is survived by his children: Randall (Patricia) Yewey of Celina, Susan (Ken) Vendryes of Troy, Ohio, Gerald (Claudia) Yewey of Germany, and Kathryn (Jeff) Pence of Tipp City, Ohio. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren and cherished by ten great-grandchildren.
Yewey devoted 38 years to the Methodist ministry, playing a pivotal role in establishing the Otterbein Communities in Cridersville and St. Marys, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of many. He was a member of Grand Lake Methodist Church in Celina, Ohio.
Funeral services have previously been held. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina.
To pay respects and leave online condolences or memories, please visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com .
Kay Michaelan Kinney -
She was born on May 12, 1943 to parents Richard and Ruby (Hall) Morris of Buchanan, Michigan, Kay attended Adrian College where she met her husband, Roger. On June 19, 1965 she married Roger Kinney, and he preceded her in death on August 31, 1994. Kay put passion and grace into every aspect of her life; whether it was dinner with family, card games with friends or Bible study with small groups. Her passion and joy for life was widespread and captivating.
She is survived by her children; Rob (Marie) Kinney and Amanda Weber, brother Ron (Sandy) Morris; grandchildren Zach, Alexis, Chelsie, Hannah, Matt, Emma, Gavin, Sam, Ethan and Addison; six great-grandchildren; and life-long friend and neighbor, Jan Krause. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband, Roger.
Kay was known to exude warmth and was a pivotal figure in her community. She retired after teaching 21 years at Pettisville Elementary School, and also served as a leader in her church, the Pettisville Missionary Church. She will be remembered fondly for her faith, kindness and devotion to serving those around her.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.