Obituaries
October 2, 2025

JOHN DANA COLEMAN II

By From JT Staff Reports 

John Dana Coleman II, age 81, of Russells Point, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

John lived a life rooted in love—for his family, his community, and the lake that shaped so much of who he was. Raised in Marysville, Ohio, he gradua...

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