Obituaries
Kathleen Johnson
Dec 22, 2018
Kathleen "Kathy" Johnson, AKA Kitty & Margaret, age 72, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born on May 28, 1946 in Wheeling, WV. Kathy was a loving wife, mom, grandmother and lifelong friend to so many. She never met a stranger and had a heart of gold. Her dad always said, "When they made "Kitty", they broke the...
Tina Griffith
Dec 22, 2018
Tina Griffith, 54, passed away on December 22, 2018. She was born on July 12, 1964. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Coakley. Surviving family includes husband, Timothy, children, Nicole (Scott) Webb, Alexander (Wendy) Griffith, grandchildren, Oliver, Maxwell, future grand-daughter Webb, sister, Teri (Stephen) Harkless, mother, Sara Coakley. A gathering of family and friends will be held...
Patrick A. Ashburn
Dec 22, 2018
Patrick Ashburn, age 51, of Galloway, loving husband and father died unexpectedly on December 22, 2018. Patrick is survived by loving his wife, Maggie Ashburn, 2 sons: Dathan and Josiah Ashburn that he loved very much. Survived by his mother, Peggy Lautenschlager and his extended family.He was kind, generous, loving and a hard working man to name just a few...
Earl Green Amburgey
Dec 21, 2018
Earl Green Amburgey, age 51, of Gahanna, OH, passed away December 21, 2018. He was born on November 29, 1967 in Columbus, OH. Earl was an avid fisherman and also loved to kayak. His dog, Lady, was a special part of his life. Survived by daughter, Laura Clabo of Tennessee; sister, Darline Nedved of South Salem, OH; nieces, Angelica, Sarah...
Mary Lee Anderson
Dec 20, 2018
Mary Lee Anderson, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Westerville, OH. Mary was born on March 11, 1938 in Nanafilia, Alabama to the late William and Josephine (Wiley) Landrum.In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Anderson; brother, George Landrum and sister, Louise Finley.She is survived by her cousin, Helen Brewer;...
Donald E. Downin
Dec 20, 2018
Donald Edgar Downin, aged 83, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018. Born on March 15, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio. Don is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Monique (Bertin) Downin; children, Fred (Thresa) Downin, Patricia (Chris) Ranalli, Michael (Shannon) Downin, Daniel (Kelly) Downin and Donald Downin, 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and numerous others who...
Elisa G. Walton
Dec 19, 2018
Elisa Walton, 56, of Columbus, went to be with Jesus December 19, 2018. Elisa was born September 24, 1962 to Donald and Barbara (Simon) Walton. She graduated from Beachcroft High School in 1983. Elisa took several classes at Columbus State. She was a member of North East Baptist Church where she loved to sing in the choir. Elisa loved to...
John B. Hanna
Dec 19, 2018
John B. Hanna, 60, passed away on December 19, 2018. He was born on August 3, 1958. John was a machinist at H & E Machine Company and eventually became the owner over his 43 year career. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Katherine Hanna, brother, Michael "Butch" Allen. He is survived by wife, Janice, daughter,...
Carol Ann Brown
Dec 19, 2018
Carol A. Brown, age 76, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born on April 28, 1942 in Toledo, OH. Surviving family includes children, Mark (Sue) Brown, Michelle Prader and Michael (Mayumi) Brown; siblings, Roy Stewart and Joyce Bedrosian; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren and many loving friends. Preceded in death by parents, Wilbert and Lucille Stewart....
Judy A. Gelfius
Dec 19, 2018
Judy A. Gelfius, 69, of Columbus, OH, passed away on December 19, 2018. She was born in Columbus on October 15, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Naomi Kleindorfer, sister, Debbie Beeler, nephews, Nicholas Salyers, Jason Kleindorfer and infant brother, Ralphy. She is survived by husband, Dan, children, Carl (Bethany) Gelfius, Dani (Danny) Jones, grandchildren,...
Kathleen Doty
Dec 18, 2018
Kathleen Doty, age 94 of Marysville, OH passed away at her residence on December 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 9, 1924 to the late Vincent and Alice (Crothers) Condon in Congo, OH. Kathleen is survived by children Nikki (Michael Denihan) Hall, Craig (Beth) Doty, Toni Doty and Judy (Doug) Cyrus, 9 grandchildren, 20...
Velma L Aurand
Dec 17, 2018
Velma L. Aurand, age 89 of Westerville, passed away at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital on December 17, 2018. She was born on December 27, 1928 to the late Fred and Bridget (Perry) McCray in Nelsonville, Ohio. Velma was an avid gardener. Velma is survived by children David Aurand, Michael (Susan) Aurand and Steve (Valerie) Aurand, grandchildren Donovan (Paulette) Aurand, Kristi...
Floyd Dale Nice
Dec 17, 2018
Floyd D. Nice, 87, of Columbus, passed away on December 17, 2018. Floyd was born September 23, 1931 to Herman and Vey (Yarger) Nice. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was married to the late Elsie (Huffman) for 66 years. Floyd will be deeply missed by his sons Jeff (Linda) Nice and Gregory...
John E. Kuhn
Dec 17, 2018
John E. Kuhn, 83, passed away on December 17, 2018. He was born on October 6, 1935 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kuhn, parents, William and Mary Kuhn. Surviving family includes children, Cathy (James) Hodge, Mark (Mary) Kuhn, grandsons, Michael (Lydia) Smith, Scott (Shirley) Smith, Matthew Kuhn, Mitchell Kuhn, 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will...
Claudette Rose Price
Dec 17, 2018
Claudette R. "Teddy" Price, age 81, passed away Monday December 17, 2018. Teddy is predeceased by her parents: Claude W. Price and Rose Mary (Price) Halves and Step-father; Harry Halves, Sr. Teddy is survived by her sister, Anne (A. Joseph) Fletcher as well as extended family and friends. Teddy worked at CountryMark as a data processor for a number of...
James H. Albright
Dec 16, 2018
James "Herbie" Albright, 59, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Herbie was born on June 27, 1959 in Logan, OH to the late William J. and Patricia (Lash) Michel.He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cruse; daughter, Brandy (Chris) Allbrite; mother, Patricia Lash; sisters, Janet and Faith Michel; brother, David Michel; nieces, Michelle Nielsen, Andrea Bodi,...
Richard Earl Hopkins
Dec 16, 2018
Richard Earl Hopkins, age 90, born May 17, 1928 in Portsmouth, OH, died on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Columbus, OH from complications of pneumonia. A Licking County resident for 35 years, he retired from Purolator Courier Corp. as Group Vice President; was a member of the TOP/HER Club of Realtors; and was a graduate of Mason City College of...
Robert Spillman
Dec 15, 2018
Robert Spillman, 45, passed away on December 15, 2018. He was born on September 20, 1973. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Love. He is survived by wife, Heather, children, Alexis Spillman, Robert Spillman, Destiny Rogers, grandchildren, Kohlin and Emilia Rogers, siblings, Thomas Spillman, Anthony Spillman, Rabecca Spillman, brother-in-law, Shawnn Bussey Sr., mother-in-law, Deborah Spencer, father-n-law, Scott...
Tanya Matsuda
Dec 14, 2018
Tanya Matsuda, age 61, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was born in Fremont, OH on July 13, 1957 to the late John and Ruth Atkinson. She was a passionate piano teacher, musician, loving mother and wife. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Kazuyoshi Matsuda, brother-in-law, Masahiko Ishida, and sister-in-law, Gail Webb. Survived by husband, Kenichiro Matsuda, daughter, Lilian...
Lisa Anne Shilling
Dec 13, 2018
Lisa A. Shilling, 52, of Akron, passed away December 13, 2018. Lisa was born October 13, 1966 to Paul and Beverly (Perry) Ward. She loved music, Lisa was involved in Westerville South's Marching Band and Orchestra all through high school. Her favorite group was the Monkees. Lisa will be deeply missed by her; children Joseph Shilling, Rachel Shilling; parents; brother...
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