Obituaries
Sylvia Rose Urfer
Dec 8, 2022
Sylvia "Rose" Urfer (79) left this earthly realm December 8,2022 after a short battle with pancreaticcancer. She passed surrounded by her three loving daughters at her home. It would be wrong to say thatRose lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was alwaysdetermined. When anyone else would have broken Rose stayed strong....
Rebecca Lee Simmons
Dec 7, 2022
Rebecca L. Simmons, 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Troy, Michigan. Rebecca was born on February 13, 1924 in Alexandria, Ohio to the late Frank and Victoria Wright.She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Simmons; son, Michael Simmons; brothers, Bill Wright, Lee Wright, Tom Wright, Monroe Wright; sister, Virginia Smoot.Rebecca is survived by daughters, Nancy...
James R. Fischer
Dec 7, 2022
James "Jim" Fischer, 91 of Columbus passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born June 27, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Cedric and Hilda Fischer. Jim married his loving wife of 33 years Nancy Mae in 1957. Nancy preceded him in death on October 13, 1990. He is also preceded in death by his 4...
Vishu Sharma
Dec 7, 2022
Vishu Sharma, born on October 13, 1938, passed away at 3pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Vishu was born in Sindh and was married to his beloved wife, Madhu Sharma for over 55 years. Vishu leaves behind his daughters (Anjali and Nisha), his sons-in-law (James and Peter), grandchildren and grand sons-in-laws (Paris and Dalton; Siene and Shane; Alleah and Roan;...
Rolland E. Mcnamee
Dec 7, 2022
McNAMEE, Rolland Eugene, age 83, passed away peacefully December 7, 2022. He was born January 24, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to Grover C. McNamee, Sr. and Josie Belle (Cashdollar) of Fairfield County, Ohio. Army veteran 1962-1964 and military police officer. He married the love of his life Daphyne Sword, from Weeksbury, Kentucky, on November 24, 1962. They resided in Grove...
Patricia Ann Rice (Rood)
Dec 7, 2022
Patricia Ann Rice (Patty) was the epitome of a fiery redhead. With a smile as big and wide as her personality, she was stubborn, crazy, silly, cool and, man was she as tough as nails. If she loved you, you knew it, and you best believe if she didn't, you knew it. She didn't tolerate stupidity, and always spoke her...
Rosemary Snyder
Dec 6, 2022
Rosemary Snyder, 96 years young, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.Rosemary was born on July 6, 1926 in Peterborough, England.During World War II, she met the love of her life and they relocated to Ohio in 1946.Rosemary was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting. She enjoyed fish and chips, a hot cup...
Carolyn L. Seghi
Dec 6, 2022
Carolyn Louise Seghi passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on December 6, 2022. Carol is survived by her children Christine Seghi and Jeff Seghi (Anne), her grandsons Mitch Lurtz and Tyson Seghi, sister-in-law Bonnie Balla, and nieces and nephews Ron Zielinski (Sherri), Deanna Wojnar (Bob), Dan Balla (Laurie), Nicole Walkowiak (Craig), nephews Ryan and Mitchell Walkowiak and Andrew...
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...
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