Obituaries
Jeff Compton
Jun 28, 2019
Jeff Compton, age 55, passed away on June 28, 2019. He was born on July 27, 1963.He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Compton. Survived by his mother, Rebecca; siblings, John and Jennifer; children, Amanda Hamby and Jeff Compton Jr.; and grandchildren.The burial of ashes will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.at Sunset Cemetery,...
James H. Kelley
Jun 28, 2019
James (Jim) H. Kelley Jr. 69 of Centerburg passed on June 28, 2019 at home. He was born on Dec.26, 1949 in Columbus to James & Donna (McCall) Kelley who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Pamela (Yeauger), son Mike (Heather) Kelley, and step sons John (Kelley) Mead, Tom (Erica Petroff) Mead, and Steven (Tammy Skeese)...
Neil Kenneth Mills
Jun 28, 2019
Neil K. Mills, 93, of Columbus, passed away June 28, 2019. Neil was born January 20, 1926 to Harvey and Ella (Maxwell) Mills. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, watching horse races and was a big Ohio State Football fan. Neil loved traveling with his family, especially to Florida and Las Vegas. He proudly served in the United States Navy and...
Virginia Green
Jun 28, 2019
Virginia Green, 89, passed away June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband, James S. Green; parents, James M. and Nancy Collier; brothers, John Collier, Lowell Collier. Virginia is survived by sons, James Terry Green and Thomas Bruce (Sandra) Green; grandchildren, Lindsay Marie and Christian Alexander Green; sister, Martha (Richard) Buss; brother, Daniel L. (Barbara) Collier; sisters-in-law, Carol...
Elena Kornja
Jun 28, 2019
Elena Kornja, 91, of Columbus, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2019. Elena was born October 6, 1927, to Nicolaie and Marta Mucu in Nicolint, Banat, Yugoslavia. Elena was a member of the Scioto Valley Apostolic Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, cooking, and baking. Elena was married to Traian Kornja for 24 years. She was preceded...
Margaret D. Wimer
Jun 27, 2019
Margaret (Dumm) Wimer born July 9, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio passed away June 27, 2019 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by parents, Wayne and Glenna Dumm, Husband William H Wimer, sister Phyllis Dumm, son Lelsie Wayne Wimer (Cathy Wimer), granddaughter Nannette M. W. Walter's. She is survived by grandson Christopher Wimer Columbus, Ohio, great-grandchildren...
Jean Giannini
Jun 27, 2019
Jean Giannini, 90 of Johnstown passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 27, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1928 in Rochester, NY to James and Elizabeth (Stokes) Curley who preceded her in death. She is survived by children Nikki (Terry) Scott, Joe Giannini, Michael (Stephanie) Giannini, and son in law David Horn. 6 grandchildren and 7...
Virginia Mcvay
Jun 27, 2019
Virginia McVay, 90, of New Albany, passed away June 27, 2019 in the comfort of her home that her late husband built in the 50's. The home where she spent so much time loving on her family. Her door was always open to everyone. Virginia was born November 2, 1928 to George and Adele (Ranck) Carrell. Virginia was a life-long...
Juanita Jo Craig
Jun 27, 2019
Juanita Jo Craig, 80, passed away on June 27, 2019. She was born on February 2, 1939 to the late Nellie and Frederick Willet in Point Pleasant, WV.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debra (Daniel) Davis, Peyton Jr., Betsy (George) Henson and DeWitt; siblings, Jean (Al) Mayberry, Betty (Cecil) Birchfield, Linda Logan, Charles (Ella) Willet; grandchildren, Angela, Brian,...
Gerald T. Kuchler
Jun 26, 2019
Gerald T. Kuchler, 81, of Westerville, passed away June 26, 2019. Jerry was born June 16, 1938 to Mortimer and Loretta (McNamara) Kuchler. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Jerry was a local business owner of Jerry's Marathon in uptown Westerville for 45 years. He was also a reserve officer for the city of Westerville Police Department....
Renee Bess Capocciama
Jun 25, 2019
Renee Bess Capocciama, 38, passed away June 25, 2019. Renee is survived by parents, Daniel Capocciama and Glenda (Robert) Foster; children, Josiah, Raziel, Samara, Jarrod, and Kaylee; siblings, Kevin Capocciama, Rachel Capocciama, Ernest Fields, Camille Fields, and Deidra Fields; many other family and friends. Visitation Tues. July 2, 2019 from 4-8pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH....
Charlie Ann Swank
Jun 25, 2019
Charlie "Chuck" A. Swank, age 52, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She is predeceased by her father, Charles H. "Swanky" Swank. Char is survived by her loving boyfriend, Craig "CJ" Justus, mother, Clara Swank.Siblings: Louie McCann, Angela (Chris) Eichorn, Brett (Amy) Smith, Mic Bick and Marianne (Andy) Wilcox Children: Chuck (Lexi Bennett) Swank and Sara Swank-Langford, grandchildren: Adriauna Cunningham,...
Nadine Cornette
Jun 24, 2019
Nadine Cornette, age 78, passed away at home peacefully, Monday, June 24, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents: John and Susie Terry, 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Nadine is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Donald Cornette, sisters: Jean Combs and Marie Hayes, daughters: Connie Siniff and Kathy Nichols, grandchildren: Nick (Mallory) Siniff, Misty Nichols and Zach...
Joyce A. Kaelbli
Jun 23, 2019
Joyce A. Kaelbli, age 82, passed away, June 23, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1936 to the late Frank and Mary Dupree in Cincinnati, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her parents,Frank and Mary; husband, Robert; son, Doug Kaelbli; grandson, Daniel George. Survived by her brother, Glenn Dupree; children, Debra (David) Tankersley, Glenn Kaelbli, great-granddaughter, Brookelynne George.Visitation will...
James Browning
Jun 23, 2019
James "Doug" Browning, age 69, passed away on June 23, 2019 to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born on December 6, 1949 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Hilda and James. Doug was drafted into the military his senior year of High School and served three tours in Vietnam. Doug retired after almost 30 years from Core...
Robert Kenneth Sass
Jun 22, 2019
Robert Kenneth "Rob" Sass, 67, of Columbus, passed away June 22, 2019. Robert was born May 9, 1952 to Kenneth and Marilyn (Medon) Sass. He was an active member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Whitehall. Rob was a retired teacher from Reynoldsburg High School as well as football coach for Walnut Ridge, Beechcroft, Reynoldsburg High Schools and Otterbein College. Rob...
Glenna J. Channel
Jun 22, 2019
Glenna J. Channel, 80, passed away June 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Clyde Howerton and Ruby Copley; son, Richard Channel; and husband, Robert "Bob" Channel. Glenna is survived by children, Jerry (Jackie) Channel, Dale (the late Cathy) Channel, and Shara (Doug) LeMaster; grandchildren, Brian Channel, Eric (Christina) Channel, Jennifer Channel, Alicia Anderson, Mariah LeMaster, Samantha (Jake)...
Carol J. Thornton
Jun 22, 2019
Thornton, Carol Jean (Lent) of Columbus, Ohio - peacefully left this world to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 22, 2019, after a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born July 5, 1943 in Salesville, Ohio and raised in Quaker City, Ohio - she was the oldest daughter to the late Clinton and Emma (Weber) Lent. Loving and...
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