Obituaries
William J. Niesel
Dec 5, 2022
William J. Niesel - "Bill, Dad, Papaw", was blessed with a pretty good life. He loved his family (and his dogs!). And his family (and his dogs!) loved him. This love, along with his strong, powerful faith, sustained him, and saw him through life's challenges, and through life's tragedies. Some say that the "measure of a man" is reflected in...
Ryan J. Riddlebarger
Dec 5, 2022
Ryan Jacob Riddlebarger, 23, of Gahanna, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 5, 2022.Ryan was born November 17, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio to Brian and Deborah (Heit) Riddlebarger.Ryan attended Marburn Academy, graduating in 2018. Upon graduation Ryan attended Hocking College, where he graduated as a Certified Firefighter. Ryan was employed as a First Responder at Central Township Joint Fire District in...
Christina "Sally" Gygi
Dec 3, 2022
Christina "Sally" Gygi, age 91, of Columbus passed away on December 3, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1931 in Columbus to the late Robert and Josephine Young. In addition to her parents, Sally is preceded in death by brother, Valley Young, Orris Young; sister, Shirley Lacey and Mary Williams.Sally is survived by her children, Pam Parker, Teri (Daniel)...
Barbara Lee Hordge
Dec 2, 2022
Barbara Lee Hordge, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on December 2, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born on January 5, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia to Gladys and Ray Lee Martin. Barbara Lee's parents moved to Columbus when she was just three years old. She attended Fairwood Elementary, Franklin Middle, and was a proud graduate of...
Rhea Dewitt Hook
Dec 2, 2022
Rhea DeWitt Hook, 77, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born in Columbus, OH on March 19, 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Hook. Surviving family includes sons, Samuel (Anjanette) Hook, Joshua (Laryssa) Hook, grandchildren, Alice, Garrett, William, Maximus, Elise, sisters, Anne Dornsife and Marty Fisher and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration...
Brenda Rupe-Dalzell
Dec 2, 2022
Brenda Rupe-Dalzell, age 72, of Crooksville passed away on December 2, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on November 3, 1950 in Columbus to parents James and Eleanor O'Neil. Brenda is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Fred Rupe Jr. and her husband of 7 years, Walter Dalzell; son, James L. Rupe; father,...
Jack Riblett
Dec 1, 2022
Jack Riblett, age 81, passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born on June 4, 1941. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Kitty and his 2 son's Steve and Randy Buchanan. He leaves behind 2 daughters, Linda Kopy and Margie (Kevin) Moore, daughter-in-law Sherrie Buchanan. Jack also had 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.Jack retired from the...
Ryan Mitchell Burnett
Dec 1, 2022
Ryan M. Burnett, age 41, of Mentor, formerly of Newark and Cleveland Heights, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He was born January 7, 1981 in Newark, OH.Mr. Burnett was an IT Manager for Flash Global with previous positions at Mediquant, GE Lighting, Avery Dennison, and Progressive Insurance, among others. He graduated from the M.POD program...
Mary D. Thompson
Dec 1, 2022
Mary D. Thompson, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on January 4, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Clarence Finney and Charlotte Thompson.Mary is preceded in death by son, Denzil Thompson; siblings, Patricia Jones, Willa Ware, Laura Thompson, David Thompson.Mary is survived by children, Sacarlos (Jennifer) Thompson, Edwina Thompson Fair, Darla...
Walter L. Simon
Dec 1, 2022
Walter L. Simon, Age 75, Columbus Ohio, went home on 12/1/2022. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 15, 1947, to his late father George and Elizabeth Simon. He is preceded in death by his father George Simon, mother Elizabeth Simon, brothers George Simon Jr. and Donald Hickson. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Mary...
Thomas A. Radke
Dec 1, 2022
Thomas A. Radke, 94, of Columbus, passed away December 1, 2022.Tom was born August 11, 1928 in Oaks, ND to G. Lloyd Radke and Loraine (Billigmeier) Radke.He was a private pilot, enjoyed wood working. Tom proudly served in The United State Air Force for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. He received his Bachelor's degree for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from...
Sally Jo Conrad
Dec 1, 2022
Sally Jo Conrad, loving wife, mother, grandmother, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home in Johnstown, Ohio surrounded by her family. A 1954 New Albany High School Graduate, Sally was born on July 7th, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio to the late William and Mildred Irvine.Preceding her in death were her parents; and siblings, Billy and Betty.Surviving...
Raymond Russell Rieser
Dec 1, 2022
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, Raymond Russell Rieser a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with Jesus. His body was 68 years old, but his heart and spirit never aged. Ray was an avid fisherman and hunter with a passion for training and racing horses. He lit up when talking about his beloved memories of his racing family...
Josephine Chapman
Nov 30, 2022
Josephine Chapman, age 86, passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1936 in Grundy, Virginia to the late Walter Cooper and Pinkie Rife. She is survived by her son, Kevin Chapman; his wife, Susan Resch; grandsons, Holden and Spencer Chapman; and other extended friends and family. Josephine will be interred privately at the Zanesville Memorial...
Joseph D. Cordetti
Nov 30, 2022
Joseph D. Cordetti, 70, passed away Nov. 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Rose Cordetti; daughter, Anna Cordetti; sister, Linda (Ralph) Wood. Joe is survived by wife of 48 years, Joan Cordetti; children, Julie Hamilton and Roseann Cordetti; grandchildren, Jessica and Joey; numerous cousins. Joe was very well known for his good Italian cooking. He...
Jerry Doyle
Nov 30, 2022
Jerry Lee Doyle, 73, of Grove City passed away November 30, 2022. He was born on February 1, 1949 in Columbus to Robert and Elinor Doyle.He was preceded in passing by his parents and brother, Raymond "Skip" Doyle.Jerry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Terry Doyle; daughter, Janet (Doyle) Hough; brother, Richard (Rita) Doyle; grandchildren, Emily "Conner" Doyle-Brewer,...
Justin William Murnane
Nov 29, 2022
Justin William Murnane, 38, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Justin was born on February 29, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio to Stephen Murnane and Julianna Buskirk.Justin is preceded in death by his father, Stephen Murnane; great-grandparents, Frank and Margaret Gill; grandfather, Jerry Murnane; grandparents, Bill and Kathy Elgin; special aunt, Madeline Eyerman; stepfather, Gary Buskirk; cousins,...
Paul Hannah
Nov 29, 2022
Paul Hannah, age 86, passed away November 29, 2022. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Donna Hannah, of Grove City; children, Brad (Trudi) Young; Darin (Carmella) Young; Dana (James) Wilson; grandchildren Justen (Morgan) Young, Brandon Mechling, Alex Wilson, and Andy Wilson; siblings, Ray, Charles, Clarence, Eddie, Jerry, Mary and Jeanie and their families. He was preceded in death by...
Zane Ankrum
Nov 29, 2022
Zane Ankrum, passed away on November 29, 2022. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 13, 1960 to John and Jean Ankrum. He is preceded in death by his father, John. He is survived by his mother, Jean; son, Joey; siblings, Aaron, Barbara, Chuck (Diane); nieces, Natalie, Jewel, Julie, Jennifer, Jean; nephew, Thomas. He will be loved and missed...
Janie S. Detrick
Nov 28, 2022
Janie S. (Sutton) Detrick, aged 79 years, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on November 28th, 2022.Born in Newburn, Tennessee on November 16th, 1943, she was raised by Edward and Ammie Culley.She is preceded in death by her husband, Neal E. Detrick and beloved dog, Frenchie. Surviving family includes her son Christopher (Jane) Detrick and grandchildren, Lara (Finn) Detrick, and Magdalin...
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