Dwayne R Spence Funeral Home | Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH (2024)

Renita Ileen Stevenson


Renita I. Stevenson, age 60, of Pickerington, OH, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, August 1, 2024. Born in Columbus, OH on October 13, 1963, to Norma Miller, and the late, Gary Miller. Renita graduated from Briggs High School and worked for Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP for 42 years. She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ, her family, and her friends. Renita is preceded in death by her father, Gary Miller; daughter, Krista N. Martyn; and...

Renita I. Stevenson, age 60, of Pickerington, OH, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, August 1, 2024. Born in Columbus, OH on October 13, 1963, to Norma...

Jenny Quigley


Jenny Quigley, age 97, passed away August 1, 2024. Born April 27, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Sam and Lucy Piatrantano. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School. She worked as a legal secretary until her retirement. Jenny was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, GG, sister, aunt, and friend to all. Throughout her life she enjoyed golfing, playing cards, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was an avid Notre Dame fan. Jenny was a member of Seton Parish...

Jenny Quigley, age 97, passed away August 1, 2024. Born April 27, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Sam and Lucy Piatrantano. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School. She worked as a...

Glenda Kay Nunamaker


Glenda Kay Nunamaker, 73, passed away on July 30, 2024. She was born on September 12,1950 to Forrest and Jean Hall in Scottsburg, Indianna.She was a proud grandmother who loved going to the children’s baseball games and spending time with them. Glenda was also an avid reader and was known for enjoying a good Hallmark movie.Glenda is survived by her husband, John Nunamaker; sons, Matthew (Joanna) and Michael (Kara); grandchildren, Zoey, Molly, Reagan, Mason, Harper, Rebecca, and...

Glenda Kay Nunamaker, 73, passed away on July 30, 2024. She was born on September 12,1950 to Forrest and Jean Hall in Scottsburg, Indianna.She was a proud grandmother who loved going to the...

Rose Ann Blevins


Rose Ann Meek-Blevins, of Canal Winchester, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 77. Born November 28, 1946, in The Plains, Ohio to the late Francis W. and Bertha A. (Finnearty) Meek.Rose was an avid reader; she was passionate about learning new topics and continuing her education through many forms. She was the type of woman that could do anything she set her mind to. She enjoyed crocheting, needle point, cake decorating, photography, and baking. She was a...

Rose Ann Meek-Blevins, of Canal Winchester, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 77. Born November 28, 1946, in The Plains, Ohio to the late Francis W. and Bertha A....

Jill Kay Ross


Jill Kay Ross, age 52, died Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born November 23, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio to Wanda and Dorsey Ross. Jill was a feisty, strong willed, cat loving, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was active on social media, and enjoyed playing games, photographing cars, and watching The Waltons and Reba on tv. Jill was a Hello Kitty fanatic, and a supporter of The Ohio State football team. She loved children and working as a nanny for many years as she was good with...

Jill Kay Ross, age 52, died Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born November 23, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio to Wanda and Dorsey Ross. Jill was a feisty, strong willed, cat loving, mother, daughter,...

Susan Ann Smith


Susan Ann Smith, age 76, of Ashville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th, 2024. Born on March 24th, 1948, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to the late Robert and Evelyn Rose Bombardier, Sue lived a life full of love and dedication. Sue is survived by her beloved husband, Don Smith; her sons, Donnie (Angela) Smith and Billy (Crystal Jo) Smith; her cherished grandson, Caleb (Katherine) Smith; and her adored great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Sophia, and Eliza Smith. She is also survived by her...

Susan Ann Smith, age 76, of Ashville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th, 2024. Born on March 24th, 1948, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to the late Robert and Evelyn Rose Bombardier, Sue lived...

Carol Lynn Smith


Carol Lynn Smith, age 72, of Pickerington, died Saturday July 27, 2024, at home surrounded by friends and family. Born to William and Coral Sherman on April 7, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio.She was a graduate of Teays Valley High School in 1970 and retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 40 years of service.Carol was a member of the TTN women’s group, Altrusa women’s group, Women’s bible study at Grace Bible Church, a Red Coat for OSU, and volunteered at the zoo and Franklin...

Carol Lynn Smith, age 72, of Pickerington, died Saturday July 27, 2024, at home surrounded by friends and family. Born to William and Coral Sherman on April 7, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio.She was a...

Julie Burgoon


Julie Rae Burgoon, 58, of Coshocton, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born to the late Beeman E Burgoon Sr. of Gahanna, Ohio, and Patricia (Campbell) Kenney of Georgetown, SC. She was a graduate of Johnstown Monroe HS, Johnstown Ohio Class of 1984. Julie made a career in the Food and Hospitality industry and retired as a manager. She had an abundant love for animals, especially dogs and horses. In her younger days she was a part of 4-H and often showed her beloved horse, Bosses High...

Julie Rae Burgoon, 58, of Coshocton, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born to the late Beeman E Burgoon Sr. of Gahanna, Ohio, and Patricia (Campbell) Kenney of Georgetown, SC. She was a...

Jeff Ross Day


Jeff R. Day, age 64, of Pataskala, OH, died at his home Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born December 11, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to the late, Robert and Shirley Day. He loved to fish, hunt, cook, travel, and was very proud of his work. Jeff would often be found reading/learning, joking, and playing pranks on the people around him, and watching Jeopardy. He never knew a stranger and insisted on helping anyone in need he stumbled upon. Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, Jeremiah...

Jeff R. Day, age 64, of Pataskala, OH, died at his home Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born December 11, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to the late, Robert and Shirley Day. He loved to fish, hunt, cook,...

John Woodruff Jr


John Edward Woodruff Jr. died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Violet Springs Health Campus in Pickerington. He was 86. John was born on Feb. 4, 1938, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, to Harry and Ada Woodruff. John quit school at age 16 to help support his family. He joined Western Union and worked there for more than 30 years. John married the love of his life, Ruth Criner, in 1961, and they had two children: Rick and Mike.At Western Union, John delivered telegrams, which...

John Edward Woodruff Jr. died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Violet Springs Health Campus in Pickerington. He was 86. John was born on Feb. 4, 1938, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, to Harry...

Dwayne R Spence Funeral Home | Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH (2024)

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Who owns the biggest funeral home? ›

Service Corporation International is proud to be North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. Since 1962, SCI has been serving families during their most difficult, personal and challenging times.

What is the US Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection? ›

This collection is an index of information taken from online obituaries published by cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States between 1847 and the present. Many of the obituaries were found on funeral home websites, and the index may include links to the original sources.

Who makes the most money in a funeral home? ›

High Paying Funeral Professional Jobs
  • Funeral Director. Salary range: $52,500-$76,000 per year. ...
  • Embalmer. Salary range: $41,000-$58,000 per year. ...
  • Cemetery Caretaker. Salary range: $42,500-$50,500 per year. ...
  • Funeral Arranger. Salary range: $44,000-$50,000 per year. ...
  • Crematory Operator. ...
  • Funeral Attendant.

Which funeral company has just gone bust? ›

A fraud inquiry has begun into the funeral plan provider Safe Hands, which collapsed leaving thousands of people with lost savings. Some 46,000 people had paid into a fund towards future funeral costs.

Is it cheaper to buy a house next to a cemetery? ›

Homes near cemeteries may be more affordable.

Because a certain percentage of the population would not want to live next to a cemetery, homes nearby typically are more affordable. A buyer may be able to afford a nicer, larger home near a cemetery than if the house was a few blocks away.

Who owns most of the funeral homes? ›

Three large corporations now own 15% of the 23,000 homes in the funeral home industry. Service Corporation International (SCI), based in Houston, is the largest of the three, followed by Loewen Group Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada and Philadelphia, and Stewart Enterprises Inc., based in New Orleans.

How long do cemeteries keep graves USA? ›

If you've considered asking, “how long do you stay buried in a cemetery?” the answer is typically 100 years or more. Plots are sold for 50 to 100 years, but it's unusual to remove anyone from the burial grounds unless the need for space requires it.

Who is the richest funeral in the world? ›

1. Alexander the Great- $600 millionThis ancient Macedon king who presided over the largest empire in the world from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas enjoyed the most expensive funeral till date. He passed away in 323 BC and was placed in Gold Casket and transported in a gold carriage pulled by 60 horses.

Who had the largest funeral in America? ›

The funeral of President John F. Kennedy, almost 60 years ago, was the biggest funeral in the history of our country.

Who are the family who bought a funeral home? ›

The Addams family doesn't actually exist, but the Blumberg family in Dresden, Ontario, comes pretty close! The family behind the Discovery+ show We Bought a Funeral Home have shown the world their spooky side, turning an old funeral home into an incredible work of art.

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