Good morning, Marion County. After 45 years of serving homemade meatballs and Chicken Parmigiana that brought "comfort and joy" to generations of diners, Monte Carlo Italian Kitchen has served its final meal. The family-owned establishment, which began as Monte Carlo Ristorante on Cleveland Avenue in 1979, closed its Powell location on May 23 after decades of transitions that included ownership changes and location shifts between Westerville and Powell.
This week also brings reflections on lives well-lived in our community. Philip Hostetler, a devoted dairy farmer known for his unwavering faith and witty humor, passed away at 81 surrounded by family. Meanwhile, Jean West Henson, whose 86 years were filled with beautiful gardens, family devotion, and a fondness for Elvis, leaves behind a legacy of 63 years of marriage and a passion for container gardening that blossomed at Inniswood.
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🍝 Beloved Italian eatery closes after 45-year run in Columbus. Monte Carlo Italian Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant established in 1979, permanently shut its doors in Powell on May 23. The restaurant, which started as Monte Carlo Ristorante on Cleveland Avenue, had undergone several transitions over the decades, including a name change, ownership transfer in 2015, and location shifts between Westerville and Powell. Despite these changes, the establishment maintained its traditional Italian favorites like Chicken Parmigiana and homemade meatballs that brought "comfort and joy" to customers' tables for generations.
🕊️ A lifetime of faith and family ends at 81. Philip E. Hostetler, a devoted dairy farmer and member of Sharon Mennonite Church, passed away on May 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Known for his unwavering faith, generosity, and witty humor, Phil is survived by his daughter Elaine, son Don, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His memorial service will be held at Sharon Mennonite Church following a graveside service at Shiloh Mennonite Church on May 27.
🌸 Jean West Henson's life of family and flowers ends at 86. The Ohio State University graduate passed away on May 21, 2025 in Dublin, OH after sharing 63 years of marriage with her husband Frank. Jean was a devoted mother to three children and grandmother who found joy in her granddaughters and great-grandson. Her passions included beautiful gardens, sunsets, full moons, family, and Elvis. A memorial service will be held May 30th at Ferguson Funeral Home, with donations requested for Inniswood Volunteers Inc where she developed her talent for container gardening.
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