Diana Holmes (Brown)

We will be setting up on Friday starting at 4PM. If anyone wants to help, please join us at the FOP, 255 S. 6th Street. 

John Roberts

Great 55th reunion. Thanks to all who organized the event. As we get older there are fewer and fewer. It was great to connect with those who were there

Larry Wilson

The 55th Class Reunion is posted.  Click on the link to see photos.  I will add more after Donetta sends me what she shot.  It was really great to see everyone again!!

William Rissler

Sue Benner (Wages)

Larry Wilson

All the pictures have been posted from the 55th Class Reunion.  There are two folders - one for general pictures and the other for portraits.  There's a lot of good looking people in there!  Had a great time.  Looking forward to seeing everyone for our 60th!

Kathy Applegate (Danner)

Some sad news...I just received word that Les Rinehart passed away this afternoon at about 1;00.   He has put up a long and brave fight.  RIP Les.  

Janet Yost (Maney)

I just heard that as well.  Makes me very sad.  If anyone has any details about services, please post. 

Janet Yost Maney

Kelby Gray

Sorry to hear that--he was a really nice man.  RIP

KELBY GRAY

William Rissler

Deborah Gail Smith (Hall)

I, too, am very sorry to hear of his passing. I have fond memories of playing "fish" (the card game) in Diane Derexson's kitchen, with Diane, Les and Steve Priest, they were all cousins.  I didn't know Les or Steve well and I was very shy, but they were great in making me comfortable and we had a fun time and laughed a lot.  I think this was in elementary school. 

It seems we are losing too many of us too quickly. 

Deb

Larry Wilson

Rest in peace, Les.  I will post his obituary in the "In Memory" section as soon as I see it.  It is sad to see our friends passing away.

Larry Wilson

I found the website for James Funeral Home who will be handling the funeral for Les Rinehart.  Les passed away October 4 in Denver, North Carolina.  The site is - https://www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com/obituaries/Leslie-Rinehart/#!/Obituary

You can leave memories and dedications at this site.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

May Les rest in peace and may his family and friends be comforted.

Beth Ann Wilson (Hershey)

So very sad, he was a great guy.  RIP my friend

Deborah Hall (Barlow)

Such sad news. Les was a great guy. I have many fond memories of our time at Wilson Junior High.

David Fredrick Smith

Sorry to hear of Les' passing. I remember as we worked on the 50 year reunion dinner at the church I would look down from the scafold and see Les holding it steady and keeping us safe up top.

Larry Wilson

Obituary for Leslie Alan Rinehart

Leslie Alan Rinehart, 73, of Denver, NC passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, after a nearly three year long valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 22, 1950 to the late Carl Rinehart and the late Margaret Rinehart.

Les was a native of Newark, Ohio and grew up surrounded by a large, loving family, enjoying countless bicycle rides out to the country with his cousin, Steve. He spent his career in the field of wellness and fitness, instructing in and managing gyms. He was passionate about helping others feel better and helping others accomplish their goals. In 2018, Les moved to North Carolina to be closer to his sons and grandchildren. Les loved his family deeply, and his grandchildren were certainly no exception. He enjoyed every moment he spent with them and, of course, he made sure they were keeping active. Inumerable games of indoor soccer, basketball, and football were thoroughly enjoyed in our house, and many walls have the marks to prove it. Perhaps the best way to sum up how Les felt about his family and his life would be in his own words to his grandchildren, “I have been blessed.”

Les will be deeply missed by his sons; Shane, Casey, and Bryan, his daughter-in-laws; Jody and Jessie, his grandchildren; Ronan, Jason, Carl, Charli, Hudson, and Lachlan, and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for close friends and family from 12-2 pm Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at the home of Casey and Jessie Rinehart.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Les Rinehart, please visit our sympathy store. Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.

Linda Schuler (Dishon)

I am so sad to hear about Les's passing. We had such great times together and he was so special. 

Larry Wilson

We lost another classmate.  I found Don's obituary in this morning's paper.  May Don rest in peace and may his family and friends be comforted.

Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home

Donald Raymond Heisler

( June 09, 1950 - October 07, 2023 )

     Donald Raymond Heisler, age 73, of Newark, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the OSU James Cancer Center. He was born in Newark, Ohio on June 9, 1950.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyne and Helen (Rutherford) Heisler, his birth mother, (Esther Smith), and his furry companion, Atilla.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Valerie (Hartley) Heisler; sons, Damien R.  (Lora) Heisler and Justin (Ashlee) Heisler; grandchildren, Peyton, Brandon, Becky, Kassia (Ryan), Jayce, Jonah, and Jathan; great-grandchildren, Maya, Jamison, and Aubriella; sister and brother-in-law, Linda (Tim) Meadows; Betty Miller and JoJo Spencer; along with several other siblings, and furry friend and companion, Blitzn.

     Donald loved the weekend and day trips taken with his wife. He was a history buff, an outdoors man, and a collector of coins and military memorabilia. He was an avid reader with a love for books of all kinds.  He loved spending time with his family and in return, he was fiercely loved by all of them.

     Visitation will be held from 3-5pm Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Christian Apostolic Church, 22 N 23rd St, Newark, Ohio 43055.  A 5pm funeral service with military honors presented by the Licking County Veterans Alliance will take place immediately following visitation, with Pastor Keith Sjostrand officiating.    

     To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com.   

Diana Holmes (Brown)

Larry Wilson

Thanks, Diane.  I'm glad you are making the effort to track down these obituaries.  We don't want to forget our classmates who have passed away.  Rest in peace, Terry.

Diana Holmes (Brown)

The reunion committee is having a post reunion meeting on Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30 at the FOP.  We will be discussing how the reunion went.  If you have any comments (good or bad), please let us know by posting here, sending a private message to one of the committee members or attending the meeting. We will be happy to hear from you or see you. 

Larry Wilson

Diana Brown sent me an obituary about a classmate who actually graduated from JVS, but thought we should include him in our obituaries.  Doug Hohl was the founder of Legend Electric, Inc.  Rest in peace, Doug.

William Douglas Hohl (Doug)

May 14, 1950 - October 16, 2020

Doug, A Retired Electrical Contractor And Founder Of Legend Electric, Inc, Passed Away The Morning Of October 16, 2020 In Kansas City, Kansas At 70 Years Old.

Doug Is Survived By His Wife, Linda Hohl, Daughter Shari Brown, Sons Adam And Austin Hohl, Sisters, Diana Ricketts, Beck Alessandro, And Tami Bailey, Grandchildren, Ashley Fulton, Dakota Brown, Kelsea Brown, Gracyn Allan And Several Extended Family Members And Friends. In Addition To His Parents, He Was Preceded In Death By His Daughter Lezlie Allan.

Doug Was Born On May 14, 1950 To William R. Hohl And Norma J. Hohl (Holland) Doug Followed In His Fathers Footsteps By Working In The Electrical Field. He Earned His Degree In Engineering And Was The Founder Of Legend Electric, Inc In 1982. Doug Married Linda In 1986. He Will Be Remembered For The Countless Hours He Spend With Youth Bowlers And His Contributions To High School Bowling In Central Ohio.

A Funeral Service Will Not Be Held Due To The Current Pandemic.

Larry Wilson

Diana also sent me an obituary on Victor Bates.  He and Roger did not graduate with us, but they were with us through our junior year.  I remember the twins well.  Rest in peace, Vic.

Victor Bates Obituary

BATES, Victor Alan 71, of Safety Harbor, died October 4, 2021. He is greatly missed by his loving wife, family, and friends. International Cremation

Published by Tampa Bay Times from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2021.

Nancy Baughman (Fetter)

Thank you for updating the obituaries.  As I read through those you have posted, I am reminded of good friends (some from elementary school) and fun  times.  May all of our classmates who have passed on RIP.