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Michael Leach Obituary
1948 - 2021
Michael Leach, age 72, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away June 23, 2021. He was born November 25, 1948 to the late Paul and Ruth Leach. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the Ohio State University and worked as a journalist for most of his career, first for the Portsmouth Times, then the Greenup (Kentucky) News. Next he moved to Florida to become editor of the Sebring Times and finally returned to Ohio to become the garden reporter for the Columbus Dispatch. He was a born again Christian and faithfully attended church wherever he was, beginning and ending at Hilltop Church of God where he served as a deacon. He loved to write, travel and garden and used well all of those God-given gifts. He is survived by his sister, Patricia (Leach) Hunter, (Michael); their daughters, Katherine Seale (Jeremy) and their son, Dylan; Elizabeth Cribbs (Kyle), and their children, Madeline, Hunter and Summer; and Alexandria Holmquist (Mark); and his cousin, Linda Litzinger; and many friends who were like his family. All may visit Saturday July 3, 2021 at 10am at the SPENCE-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City, Ohio with the funeral following at 11am. A private family interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio. Online condolences may be left at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com
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Donald Ballinger
July 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss of Mike. I made friends with Mike at the ymca he was definitely one of the nicest person that I have ever met. He will be greatly missed. Again sorry for your loss and prayers for Mike and his family
Tina Hayden and family
July 2, 2021
Mike was the nicest most gentle human ever. He was so talented and so giving and made everyone feel like you'd always known him. He was so thoughtful with my special needs kiddo and was always the friendly face at church I would look for. He'll be missed here on earth.
Susan Paolicchi, former President of Beaux Arts at Columbus Museum of Art.
July 1, 2021
Dear Family. I too feel a deep grief at Your Michael´s death. My memories of working with him on Art in Bloom are of creativity, and laughter. I hope this recollection of Michael´s joy will bring you all comfort.
Thank you, Michael for beauty, and creative service to our community. You were admired.
Susan Grote
June 30, 2021
I was blessed to sit near Michael at The Dispatch and watch a real professional at work and who loved his craft. I will remember his kind demeanor and dry humor. God bless his family and friends who I know miss his smile.
Susie Hoffmann
June 28, 2021
Mike was my writing buddie and I will miss him so much. He referred to himself as "my nagging writing friend. We also went to church together at Hilltop Church of God. He is missed already.
David Stynchula
June 28, 2021
What a wonderful man Mike was. I will miss our conversation at the farmers market every week. Love ya Mike.
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