O'Shaughnessy Company Funeral Directors

09/22/2025

Mary Jane Struble

09/22/2025

Mary Jane (Vagnier) Struble

Mary Jane Struble, born August 15, 1928 in New York City, died August 29, 2025 in Columbus. Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Grace Vagnier, and her husband, Richard.

Mary's marriage was the most deeply valued part of her life, and she always said that she could feel Richard's presence after his passing in 2005, that he was always with her. Now they are together again. Her surviving family include her daughter Peggy (Dewey) Deloach, her son Daniel (Star), her grandchildren Tim (Sarah) and Mikayla Struble (Vincent Claunch), foster daughter Debra Sexton, grandson Eugene Cody II, and especially recently, her great grandsons Felix and Arlo Struble.

Mary was a graduate of Ohio State University with a Dental Hygiene certification and a Bachelor of Education as well as her graduate studies at Bowling Green State University. Mary had multiple careers during her life including working with children with learning disabilities, and becoming a certified biofeedback consultant. She continued to express her love of teaching by instructing students at Ohio Wesleyan University's OWjL camp on biofeedback, and by tutoring Ohio State international graduate students in English well into her 80’s.

Many people's lives were touched by Mary. Her Care Team stands at the top of the list — Dixon Beuhler, Vicki Grosh, Lisa Kreischer, and Marie Sweeney. Their support and the love they showed to Mary was a reflection of the kind of person she was. Special friends include Deb Shaw, Dede Prince, David Rothert, Dick and Joyce Heinz, Mary and Girard Tracy, and Nancy and John Draper.

Mary loved to travel. She had been everywhere, from Morocco to Maine, Alaska to Costa Rica, Hawaii to Holland. She was especially drawn to the ocean and could spend hours playing in the surf and taking long walks. Mary's faith and spirituality was a deeply valued part of her life and she loved to explore new beliefs and philosophies.

A celebration of Mary's life will be held Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Whetstone Park of Roses Shelter House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Arrangements by O’SHAUGHNESSY COMPANY, please call 614-221-2311 with questions.

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03/27/2025

John Douglas Scherer

03/27/2025

SCHERER

John Douglas Scherer, born August 19, 1935, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday March 21, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Alice M. Scherer and Arthur J. Scherer; son Peter Scherer, and brothers Arthur T. and Christopher Scherer.

Survived by wife Ellen Crawford Scherer, son Matthew J. Scherer and daughter Nora Ellen Scherer; grandchildren, Justin and Carrie Scherer and Chance Rahnema; sisters Barbara Scherer Oberdick, Mary Alice Scherer, Kathleen Scherer Watkins, Rita Scherer Bair; brothers Stephen, Philip and Thomas Scherer; many nieces and nephews.

Douglas was a “gentleman and a scholar,” a time-worn phrase perhaps, but one that is particularly apt for him. He had discerning tastes, a calm temperament, and a kind manner. He had his moments, of course, like anyone, and could take a swipe or two at some things “modern,” especially in the field of music. History and English literature were probably his favorite subjects. For much of his life, he functioned as a repository of knowledge on these topics, as well as on the family’s forebears in Cincinnati. Unusually, he didn’t put his knowledge on display without prompting —he had to be asked for him to tell you what he knew.

Doug was also a talented piano player, a skill he began teaching himself in his early teens by listening to records of jazz artists, analyzing their chording and approach. He developed a “stride” style of his own in the tradition of famed stride pianists like Fats Waller and Willie “the Lion” Smith. Douglas’ mother had set the stage since she was a talented classical pianist. Between the two of them, the whole family was anchored in music. Many a happy night was spent listening to them play, or singing to their renditions of American standards and old-fashioned tunes of the 19th and 20th centuries.

A believer in exercise, Douglas learned to swim at the age of 40, with instruction from his wife, who’d grown up swimming and had been a guard at the old Mt. Air pool in her teens. For the next 40-plus years, he swam a half-mile daily.

Douglas made and maintained friendships from as early as first grade. Maintaining his friendships was important to him throughout his life, another sign perhaps of the importance he placed on history, in this case personal history.

He graduated from St. Charles Preparatory, followed by The Ohio State University, with advanced degrees in both History and Public Administration. He enjoyed the many years he worked in OSU Libraries, Rare Books and Manuscripts.

The whole-hearted help and support of sister-in-law Elizabeth Crawford Jennings and long-time family friend Bruce Shalter aided his peaceful death, a source of great consolation to his family.

Friends may join the family at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish, formerly St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd. Columbus 43229. Mass of Christian Burial, 12 noon, at the church. Private interment in Resurrection Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in Doug’s memory can be made to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, PO Box 182883 Columbus, OH 43218 - 2883 or online at give.mofc.org.

Arrangements by O’SHAUGHNESSY COMPANY, call 614-221-2311 with questions.

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07/10/2024

HOCKENBERRY

Julia Ann Hockenberry, 85, died Thursday July 4, 2024 at Bickford Senior Living in Bexley, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband Henry “Roger” Hockenberry, parents John and Margaret Klinge, sister Jean Roney and niece Barbara Eggenschwiler. Survived by daughters Kathie Custer and Cindy (Dana) Carter, and son Dr. Scott Hockenberry and his wife Dr. Andrea Mulholland; niece Sharon Roney, grandchildren Crystal (Ronald) Geren, Ruth Gale, Miles and Sarah Hockenberry, Jacob and Alexander Repasy; great grandchildren Tiara Yost, Joel Geren and Isaiah Barth; great-great grandchildren Mollee and William Snellenberber; and her devoted fiancé Richard B. Adams Jr.
Julia was a medical assistant for a variety of medical practices in Canton, Ohio over the years, and was involved in the medical assistants’ association. More recently she worked as a medical transcriptionist for Ohio Health in Columbus, Ohio.
The family welcomes donations in Julia’s honor to Columbus Humane at columbushumane.org, or by mail at 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct. Hilliard, OH 43026.
Arrangements by O’SHAUGHNESSY COMPANY, call 614-221-2311 with questions.

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07/10/2024

In Loving Memory of Deborah M. Meesig, MD, JD

Deborah M. Meesig, aged 69, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, after a brief, yet valiant battle with cancer at the Kobacker House, a hospice facility which she helped establish.

Born on July 11, 1954, Debbie attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools and graduated from Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio, with the class of 1972. In 1999 she was honored in the school's distinguished alumni “Gallery of Success”.

Debbie is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Robert Falcone; her son, Zachary Shepard (Christina Ward) of Columbus; her daughter, Melissan Falcone Viers (Christopher) of Seattle, WA; and her sisters, Marla Sas (Edward) of Amherst, Joanne Downs (David) of Ham Lake, MN, and Dr. Amanda Ferry (William) of Bay Village.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Debbie can attest to the remarkable strength and spirit she embodied. Dr. Meesig was a true self-made success story, rising from humble beginnings in a small Midwestern town and overcame many obstacles. She put herself through Miami University for college and The Ohio State University for medical school, shattering glass ceilings along the way.

Debbie was the second female General Surgical Resident to graduate from The Ohio State University and one of the first female colorectal surgeons in the country. She built a successful surgical practice, deeply engaged in hospital safety and quality, and made significant contributions in these areas. She became a highly successful hospital executive and eventually a Veterans Affairs Health Care executive, persistently challenging and overcoming the pervasive "boys' club" culture.

A lifelong learner, Debbie pursued multiple leadership courses, including those at the Keenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, earned a law degree from Capital University, authored books and achieved many other accolades. A woman of many talents, Debbie was also a lifelong fashion designer. To honor her memory, the family has chosen to create a scholarship at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). As a young woman, Debbie was a caregiver and role model to her younger siblings. Debbie always had a sense of adventure; she could always be seen in a red sports car with the top down blaring her favorite music. Debbie had a passion for travel, visiting five continents and the majority of the United States. She greatly enjoyed family trips to the beach, ski trips, and most of all snorkeling, especially in Hawaii. Debbie was an avid Ohio State athletics supporter and attended countless football and basketball games to support the teams she loved. Debbie adored cuddling and spoiling all of her animals. Debbie loved fine dining and always celebrated with pink champagne, a nod to her father. Debbie was an inspiring and loving mother, leader, friend, and person. To have known her was a true blessing.

The family deeply appreciates all the sympathy and prayers sent their way. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral. Instead, a celebration of her life will be organized at a later date to be announced. The family is dedicated to completing the memoir she began, titled "My Mom’s A Badass," which she was unable to finish due to her illness.

For those who wish to send condolences, please address them to Deborah Meesig Falcone, 1390 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215. Alternatively, you can honor her memory by making a donation to the Deborah Meesig Endowed Scholarship for Fashion Design at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). This scholarship benefits aspiring fashion design students who demonstrate great potential for success but face financial and resource barriers to achieving their aspirations. Donations can be made through this [link] https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=tcs&formId=b9d1709b-7be9-48dd-81ca-a6410288ed4a&envid=p-RM6RpIHNv06jrE8gmfHBpw&zone=usa

Please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory or sign the guest register: [O'Shaughnessy Company Obituary] https://www.oshaughnessycompany.com/obituary/deborah-meesig

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06/11/2024

My heart is just so broken today.
Friday, June 7, 2024
11:07 AM By Emily Evans’ mother

My heart is just so broken today.
Addiction has taken my baby away.
Alcohol I hate you, and I'm NOT okay.
I'm consumed with grief, don't know what to say.
Thank you for the love from friends far away
If I do not answer you back today,
It's only the words that I lack to say.
Your messages ring so loud and so clear
It's evident that so many loved her so dear.
I'll cherish my memories of good times we had.
This heartbreaking saga is just so very sad.
Her issues ran deep, she was hurting inside
She's finally at peace, my angel flies high
A beautiful soul she just couldn't hide and now she's an angel right by our side
She loved music and children and animals too.
Her dear sweet dog Walter is now suffering too.
She touched the lives of the old and the young.
Her love was endless; her praises I've sung.
She loved games and laughter and joking around.
She loved family and friends , her love was abound.
She loved helping those who were down and in need.
Her caring compassion helped her succeed.
She loved being creative and painting and art.
It was her passion; came right from her heart.
I'm choosing to have a small family gathering now, to celebrate Emily, the girl we loved and how.
Please respect the choices I have made and know we'll all be together some day .
For now remember the good times and laughter too
My dear sweet Emily will be watching over you!❤️

06/11/2024

Emily Alice Evans
11/19/1990 —- 6/1/2024

04/25/2024

The celebration of Charlie Loutzenhiser’s life is this Saturday, his birthday, April 27, from 1-4 at the Big Room Bar. Deb says come hungry and bring your stories!

03/08/2024

LOUTZENHISER

Charles Franklin Loutzenhiser, Jr., King of Columbus’s irreverent Fourth of July Doo Dah Parade, died at Grant Medical Center with his wife, Deb, by his side loudly playing his favorite rock n’ roll music, on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents Charles F. Loutzenhiser Sr. and Kathryn Stall. Survived by his wife and Doo Dah Queen Deborah “Deb” “Mz Doo Dah” Roberts; brother Larry and wife Shannon Loutzenhiser, his daughter Samantha Loutzenhiser and son Michael Loutzenhiser; sister Debbie Freye her husband David their son Christopher and his gal Kylie, and daughter Jaquelyn and her husband Johannes Strattner; cousins Carol Jacobs, Dana and Brian Doeblin, and Uncle Ernest Jr and Aunt Jacintha. His two dogs Lucy and Pearl. On his married side of the family; Mother-in-Law Carol Gibson, Sisters-In-Law Martha Neilson Roberts, Leona Roberts, and Dianna Roberts, Brothers-In-Law Ed Roberts Sr and Jeff Roberts, Niece Lisa Roberts Davis, Nephews Kyle Roberts and Ed Roberts Jr and Steven Neilson, and great nephews Steven Jr & Christian Neilson.

Charlie and Deb had a fun and exciting 25-year marriage that started with a wedding by Goodale Park Pond on March 21, 1999. Luckily, they both decided to show up.

Before taking on his role as Doo Dah King, Charlie went to Bowling Green University, then earned his Law Degree at the University of Toledo. Then he spent almost 30 years serving the people of Ohio as Staff Attorney and Law Review Judge for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Besides writing the Ohio Percentage of Income Payment Plan law, he wrote other utility laws protecting the people from big utility companies.

Charlie cherished his friends from everywhere in life, but foremost his Woodmore High School classmates of 1970, especially his championship basketball teammates. He loved his Doo Dah family too.

Doing one of his favorite hobbies, fishing the AuSable River with dad, Big Chuck, and brother Larry gave way to “fishing stories” enough to fill a book. Of course, there was always that super big trout that got away.

After renovating and restoring one of the big monster houses in Victorian Village on Buttles Avenue and spending 25 years there, Charlie & Deb moved to the South Side where he served four years as District #4 Commissioner, helping residents and businesses restore their homes and flourish in their businesses.

Charlie’s family and friends will celebrate his life with a birthday party on April 27, 2024, his 72nd birthday. The event will be held at the Big Room Bar, 1036 S. Front St. Columbus, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Bring a Charlie story to share.

Charlie as well as his family welcome donations in his memory to Friends of Doo Dah at www.DooDahParade.com.

Arrangements by O’SHAUGHNESSY CO., call 614-221-2311 with questions.


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Doo Dah Parade Columbus, OH. Social Media page.

03/08/2024

LOUTZENHISER

Charles Franklin Loutzenhiser, Jr., King of Columbus’s irreverent Fourth of July Doo Dah Parade, died at Grant Medical Center with his wife, Deb, by his side loudly playing his favorite rock n’ roll music, on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents Charles F. Loutzenhiser Sr. and Kathryn Stall. Survived by his wife and Doo Dah Queen Deborah “Deb” “Mz Doo Dah” Roberts; brother Larry and wife Shannon Loutzenhiser, his daughter Samantha Loutzenhiser and son Michael Loutzenhiser; sister Debbie Freye her husband David, their son Christopher and his gal Kylie, and daughter Jaquelyn and her husband Johannes Strattner; cousins Carol Jacobs, Dana and Brian Doeblin, and Uncle Ernest Jr and Aunt Jacintha. His two dogs Lucy and Pearl.

Charlie and Deb had a fun and exciting 25-year marriage that started with a wedding by Goodale Park Pond on March 21, 1999. Luckily, they both decided to show up.

Before taking on his role as Doo Dah King, Charlie went to Bowling Green University, then earned his Law Degree at the University of Toledo. Then he spent almost 30 years serving the people of Ohio as Staff Attorney and Law Review Judge for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Besides writing the Ohio Percentage of Income Payment Plan law, he wrote other utility laws protecting the people from big utility companies.

Charlie cherished his friends from everywhere in life, but foremost his Woodmore High School classmates of 1970, especially his championship basketball teammates. He loved his Doo Dah family too.

Doing one of his favorite hobbies, fishing the AuSable River with dad, Big Chuck, and brother Larry gave way to “fishing stories” enough to fill a book. Of course, there was always that super big trout that got away.

After renovating and restoring one of the big monster houses in Victorian Village on Buttles Avenue and spending 25 years there, Charlie & Deb moved to the South Side where he served four years as District #4 Commissioner, helping residents and businesses restore their homes and flourish in their businesses.

Charlie’s family and friends will celebrate his life with a birthday party on April 27, 2024, his 72nd birthday. The event will be held at the Big Room Bar, 1036 S. Front St. Columbus, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Bring a Charlie story to share.

Charlie as well as his family welcome donations in his memory to Friends of Doo Dah at www.DooDahParade.com.

Arrangements by O’SHAUGHNESSY CO., call 614-221-2311 with questions.
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Doo Dah Parade Columbus, OH. Social Media page.

03/08/2024

Charlie Loutzenhiser
4/27/52 - 3/7/24