Bexley Alumni In Memoriam

We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the following alumni who have passed since our last update. They will be greatly missed. This list includes those we have lost from 9/2022-8/2023 and the most current obituary listings. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please help us stay informed by calling us at 614-338-2093 or emailing alumni@bexley.us so we may update this list throughout the year.

  • Nicolas Edward Lloyd ’11 (2/15/23)

  • Ben Clark-Simon ‘02 (9/10/22)

  • Brian D. Williams ‘80 (1/28/23)

    Jeff M. Gutterman ‘82 (2/12/23)

    Robert Huggins ‘82 (1/10/23)

    Michael C. Paradis ‘84 (2/24/23)

    Traci M. Livingston ‘88 (1/12/23)

    Jim R. Luchtenberg ‘88 (11/29/22)

  • Michael J. Butler ‘70 (7/18/23)

    Barbara Bendoff Erler ‘70 (9/12/22)

    Alan Rosenberger ‘70 (12/27/22)

    John W. Myers ’71(2/8/2023)

    Andrea Williams Utts ‘71 (11/5/22)

    Chris A. Stallman, Jr. ’79 (4/23/23)

    Alison L. Sher Smith ‘70 (12/10/2023)

  • Lester H. Slobin ’60 (12/11/22)

    Geoffrey Stern ‘60 (1/30/23)

    Ron M. Dolinger ‘61 (9/27/22)

    Mary Ahlborn ‘62 (9/16/22)

    Ronald L. Clowson ‘62 (8/12/23)

    Cheri Leeman ‘62 (4/8/23)

    Brian Michaelson ‘62(10/7/22)

    Richard Westerman ‘62 (4/25/23)

    James D. Comer ‘63 (5/3/23)

    William “Bill” Isaac ‘61 (5/28/2023)

    Richard T. Davis ‘64 (10/12/22)

    Thomas J. Leukart ’64 (8/20/23)

    William Brust ‘66 (10/21/22)

    Carol Zelizer Stoff ‘68 (1/20/23)

    Michael Myers ‘64 (1/2/23)

    Ellen Klopfer ‘68 (11/3/23 )

    William “Mike” Cassidy ‘61 (11/8/23)

    Jerry Boster ‘60 (12/18/23)

    Leonard H. Gutter ‘63 (1/24/24)

    Thalia Thomas Brown’67 (3/13/24)

    John Robert White ’69 (4/1/24)

  • Arden Chapline Bowers ’52 (1/1/23)

    Nancy Guilford Brown ‘52 (7/6/23)

    Phyllis Katz Golden ‘52 (2/7/23)

    Rosemary Palmer Pavoni ‘52 (4/10/23)

    Sanford Solomon ‘52 (1/11/23)

    Nancy Small Hamilton ‘53 (6/21/23)

    John “Jack” Haunty ‘53 (5/24/23)

    Larry O. Mathews ’53 (2/19/23)

    Howard Gragg ‘54 (6/13/23)

    Lee Rogers ‘55 (6/10/23)

    Grace Strahm Sadosky ’55 (10/3/22)

    Larry N. Soppel ‘55 (6/2/23)

    Wavalene Kumler Tong ‘55 (9/21/22)

    Eleanor Glickman Bloom ‘56 9/10/2023

    David F. Fleming ‘56 (11/18/22)

    Peggy Hammersmith Kaplan ‘56 (8/2/23)

    Ardith Thompson Luke ‘56 (12/21/22)

    Sharon Kahn Cohodes ‘57 (5/20/23)

    Robert B. Kramer ‘58 (5/7/23)

    John Montgomery ‘58 (3/28/23)

    Neal E Noethlich ‘58 (10/15/22)

    Seyril Siegel ‘58 (4/10/23)

    David Brooks Westwater, Jr.’59 (12/13/22)

    Shirley Jones Ackley ‘52 (9/30/21)

    Ronald B. Smith ’55 (12/30/22)

    Susan Betsch Ellison '57 (12/8/23)

    Richard W. Luchtenberg’54 (2/1/24)

    C. Devere Johnson’55 (2/5/24)

    Herbert Solomon ‘50 (3/16/24)

  • Robert J. Beeson ‘41 (3/10/2023)

    Barbara Thompson Hartnett ‘42 (11/16/22)

    Marilyn Brand Brown ‘43 (1/4/2023)

    Ellen Schlezinger Schottenstein ‘44 (9/1/2022)

    Nancy Moore Leonard ‘45 (9/1/2022)

    Helen Barrows Mallory ‘45 (3/5/2023)

    Joanne Arthur Harkless ’49 (3/3/2023)

    Betsy Townsend Zahn’ 43 (10/6/23)

    Shirley Lindenbolt Babbert’49 (1/21/24)

  • Annette Friedman Weil ’38 (11/4/2022)

*Last updated on 4/15/2024.

Herbert Solomon, Class of 1950, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024. Herb was a very kind and compassionate man who was devoted to his family and friends. He will be remembered for his positive attitude and great sense of humor. Read his notice here.

John Robert White, Class of 1969, passed away on April 1, 2024 at Mother McCory Manor. He was kind, gentle, and soft-spoken but also liked to play guitar, sail boats of all sorts, cross-country ski, ice skate, and socialize with close friends. Read his notice here.

Thalia Thomas Brown, Class of 1967, passed away on March 13, 2024. An avid fan of Ohio State University football, Thalia enjoyed singing, knitting, playing cards and reading a good book. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Read her full notice here.

C. Devere Johnson, Class of 1955, passed away on February 5, 2024. View De’s obituary here.

Richard Wilson Luchtenberg, Class of 1954, passed away on February 1, 2023. Richard worked for Luchtenberg Builders and proudly served in the Ohio National Guard. Read his obituary here.

Shirley Lindenbolt Babbert, Class of 1949, passed away January 21, 2024. She loved reading mysteries, watching movies,
and listening to music. Read her notice here.

Leonard R. Gutter, Class of 1963, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024. Leonard proudly served his country both during the Vietnam War and as a member of the Army National Guard for over a decade. Read his obituary here.

Jerry Boster, Class of 1960, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of December 18th, 2023. He loved to watch sports, especially football, and always had a funny joke or story to tell. He is survived by Carol, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 58 years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 2pm at Valley Community Church (4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton). Read his obituary here.

Alison Sher Smith, Class of 1970, passed away on December 10, 2023. In lieu flowers, contributions are preferred to The Good Shepherd Foundation of Ohio, 7191 Bride Water Blvd., Columbus 43235. Read her obituary here.

Susan Betsch Ellison, Class of 1957, died Friday, December 7, 2023  in Newport News, VA, where she had moved in September to be closer to her daughter. Sue was a Fiber Artist sharing her talents in weaving, basketmaking, sewing creative garments from handwoven fabrics and volunteering at a local Historic home in the Grosse Pointe Woods, MI area until her recent move to VA.  She is survived by her children, Peter (Peg Deppe) and Patti (Lloyd) Ellison and two grandchildren.

We just learned of the passing of Ron Byron Smith, Class of 1955, in Carmel Indiana after a brief illness. Ron served in the US Navy and worked for American States Insurance where he served as a regional vice president before retiring.

William “Mike” Cassidy, Class of 1961, quietly passed away on November 8, 2023. Soft spoken and easy going, Mike had an infectious personality and was well loved. He was also one of the world's best story tellers and had great comedic timing. He always knew how to work the room with a funny joke. Read his obituary here.

We just learned of the passing of William “Bill” Isaac, Class of 1961, in May of 2023.

We just learned of the passing of Shirley Jones Ackley, Class of 1952 in September 2021. Read her notice here.

Ellen Bryant Klopfer, Class of 1968, who passed away on November 3, 2023. Ellen was a loving wife, mom, grammy, mother-in-law and friend. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Read her obituary here.

We just learned of the passing of Michael R. Myers, Class of 1964, who passed away January 2, 2023. Read his obituary here.

Betsy Townsend Zahn, Class of 1943, passed away on October 6, 2023. Betsy was outgoing, intelligent and passionate. After marrying John in 1950 and starting a family, Betsy became actively involved in the Bexley school system and eventually served as president of the school board. She loved people, causes, and holidays, never missing a family birthday and perpetually searching for some little holiday gift to mail or give to family members. Read her notice here.

Eleanor Glickman Bloom, Class of 1956, passed away on September 10, 2023.  She will be remembered by friends and family for her always engaging smile and larger-than-life desire to enjoy every day to the fullest. Her one message to all of us is to “be kind to one another and enjoy every moment you have”. Read her obituary here.

We just learned of the passing of Nancy Lu Small Hamilton, Class of 1953, on June 21, 2023. Nancy never stopped reading books, painting watercolors, or sending mail. Read her notice here.

We just learned of the passing of Nancy Lucille Guilford Brown, Class of 1952, on July 6, 2023. Her unwavering faith, dedication to family, and commitment to community will continue to inspire all who knew her.  Read her obituary here.

We just learned that David Brooks Westwater, Jr., Class of 1959, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022.  Brooks will be remembered for his zest for life, his shining personality, his eternal good humor and barking laugh. His kindness and love will remain in our hearts, and we are all better off from having known him.

We just learned of the passing of Michael J. Butler, Class of 1970, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He loved the BHS reunions and Bexley 4th of July Celebrations.  He had an impeccable sense of humor. Read his notice here.

Barbara Pope Johnson, Class of 1950, passed away on August 15, 2023. She helped run a pizzeria and laundromat, but her favorite job was working at the Ohio State Fair with her friend JP. Barbara lived a long and happy life and will be missed every day. Read her notice here.

Thomas J. Leukart, Sr., Class of 1964 passed away on August 20, 2023. Husband of Jane McKenney Leukart, Class of 1968. Thom’s academic journey led him through the infamous halls of his beloved Bexley High School, where he graduated with the class of 1964. Thom enjoyed his ongoing lunches and conversations with many of his ’64 classmates, go Bexley Lions, forever!  Read his notice here.

Ronald L. Clowson, Class of 1962, passed away on August 12, 2023. Ronald will be celebrated as a caring family man, a skilled dentist, a devoted advocate of the natural world, and a sports and music enthusiast. His impact on his profession, his community, and his loved ones will be forever cherished and remembered.  Read his notice here.

We just learned of the passing of Rick Davis, Class of 1964, who died October 12,2022.  Rick was drum major for the marching band, played basketball and ran track.  He is survived by his wife Joy Helsel Davis in  Riverside California and three children — Matthew, Tamara and Michael.  Rick was involved in his church and served in several mission activities.

Peggy Hammersmith Kaplan, Class of 1956, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on August 2, 2023.  Peggy was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. Above all, Peggy loved visiting with all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in Oregon, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maine and Florida.  Read her notice here.

We recently learned of the passing of James Dean Wood, Class of 1951, passed way peacefully on August 24, 2022 at his home in Henderson, Nevada.  He was a US Army veteran, OSU graduate, and long time Vice President and later agency manager for State Farm Insurance.