Obituaries
Rhonda Leigh Grody
Jan 27, 2019
Rhonda Leigh Grody, 48, passed away Jan. 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Mary and Clyde Etnyre and Goldie Stambach; sister, Marisé Treece. Rhonda is survived by parents, Carl M. and Mary Jane Grody; siblings, Warren (Linda Vozel) Grody, Carl W. (Lori Piccinini) Grody, and Lisa Day; many nieces and nephews; other family and friends. Rhonda was...
Jerry P. Rambo
Jan 27, 2019
Jerry Rambo, 66, of Croton, passed away January 27, 2019.Jerry was born August 10, 1952 to Delmar and Virginia (Lawson) Rambo.He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and the Air National Guard. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Jerry was a former business owner of Swimming Pools of Ohio and...
Kerry M. Skinner
Jan 27, 2019
Kerry M. Skinner, 56, passed away on January 27, 2019. He was born on July 4, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Skinner and Alice Poulin. He is survived by his wife, Christine, daughters, Kylie Skinner, Alicia Skinner, step-sons, Joshua Hull, Nicholas (Tabitha) Downing, granddaughter, Harper, sisters, Kelly Hallberg, Karen (Jerry) Acuff, step-mother, Barbara Skinner. Visitation...
Jane A. Spung
Jan 26, 2019
Our beloved mother, Jane Spung, age 90, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1928 in Columbus, OH. Jane was a remarkable woman, educator, principal and school board member for South Western City Schools. Surviving family includes daughters, Gini (Randy) Trexler and Marilyn (Newton) Crabbe; grandchildren, Chris Trexler,...
Patricia Spaulding
Jan 26, 2019
Patricia "Pati" Ann Spaulding, 59, passed away early Saturday morning on Jan. 26, 2019, after battling with an illness for three long years. She was preceded in death by her father, Morris Verhaeghe. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Herman; mother, Rhoda Verhaeghe; brother, Keith; sister, Teri; children, Bill (Alisa), Laura (Bob), Angie (Steve), Jeff, Dale...
Sanford Stanley
Jan 26, 2019
Sanford (Stan) Stanley, age 76 of Gahanna, passed on January 26, 2019. He was born on September 17, 1942 to the late Orville and Lizzie (Staton) Stanley in Hardy, KY. He served his country with the U.S. Navy. Stan is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Brenda (Sykes) Stanley, many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he...
Sharlyn D. Wilson
Jan 25, 2019
Sharlyn (Sherry) Wilson, 71, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, ended her courageous battle with cancer, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded by her parents, Robert William Wilson and Lola (Canterbury) Kittle, and her brother M. Keith Stukey. She is survived by her husband Shane D. Wilson, sisters L. Lenae Meacham and Stephanie Carter, her nieces and...
Victor R. Thornton
Jan 25, 2019
Victor R. Thornton, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Griffith and Nellie Thornton. Survived by wife, Anna; children, Meloney (Bruce) Rudman, Reed (Tammy) Thornton, Tracy (Mike) Roe; step-son, Steve (Donna) Lackey; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, MaLeah, Amanda, Troy, Eric, Justin, Zach, Bethany, Steven, Parker, and Karli; great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews,...
Richard Vanorder
Jan 24, 2019
Richard VanOrder, age 78, June 4, 1940 to January 24, 2019. Beloved husband and father. Preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara VanOrder and daughter, LeeAnn VanOrder. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lavona VanOrder, children: Lori (Jim), Buddy (Denise), Lisa (Roland) and Mike (Jennifer), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, loving brother and sisters, several nieces...
Iris Jean Grodhaus
Jan 24, 2019
Iris Jean (Smith) (Lambert) Grodhaus, 94, of Westerville, passed away January 24, 2019. Iris was born August, 7, 1924 to the late Ralph and Velma Del (George) Smith. Iris was the first person in her family to graduate from college. She was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII, building Hell Divers at Curtis Wright. She was the former state commander...
Mary Alice Courts
Jan 24, 2019
Mary Alice Courts (Whiteside), 79 of Columbus went home to her savior on January 24th, 2019 at Scioto Community.Mary and her twin sister, the late Margaret Skaggs, were born on their father's birthday December 28th, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Cecil and Mary Agnes (Sanderson) Whiteside. Mary was married to the love of her life, the late Larry...
Dorothy Austin
Jan 23, 2019
Dorothy L, Austin, formerly of 304 Midland Ave, Columbus, OH fell asleep in death January 23, 2019. Born May 20,1938 in Centre, Alabama, she moved to Urbancrest, OH with her husband John W. Austin Sr. in 1956, raising seven children. She was baptized in 1968 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and volunteered in the ministry work for many years. Dorothy...
Bill Edwards
Jan 23, 2019
Edwin "Bill" L. Edwards, age 89 of Westerville, passed away at his residence on January 23, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1929 to the late Everett and Rosa (Sizemore) Edwards in Huntington, WV. Bill served his country in the U.S. Marines and the Army National Guard for 21 years, was a proud graduate of West Virginia University and...
Louise Hampton
Jan 22, 2019
Doris Louise Hampton was born November 19, 1932 in Holland, Texas to Joseph and Ruby Karl. She married Martin Riley Hampton on August 6, 1954. Louise is survived by her sister Linda Jo Donley, her two children, daughter Rae Beth Mooring (husband Walter), and son Martin Hampton (wife Linda). She had 5 grandchildren, Jessica (Mooring) Mather, Bill Mooring, Ben Mooring,...
Jimmy Varela
Jan 22, 2019
Jimmy Varela, 62, passed away Jan. 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Pablo Varela and Minerva Varela; brother, Antonio Varela. Jimmy is survived by sons, James, Ryan, and Christopher Varela; many grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Homar, Esther (the late Vernon) Krutsinger, Evelyn Varela, and Lydia Varela; brothers, Pablo (Chriss) Varela Jr., Gilbert Varela, and Edwin (Sly) Varela; many...
Betty A. Reed
Jan 22, 2019
Betty A. Reed, 74, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2019. Betty was born September 11, 1944 to the late Herman and Myrma (Spangler) Likens. She loved to play bingo. She was married to Kerwin for 54 years. Betty will be deeply missed by her husband; son Sam (Jackie) Reed; grandchildren Kristian; 4 great-grandchildren ; sister Linda Dean and her...
Tim Hankinson
Jan 22, 2019
On Tuesday January 22, 2019, Tim Hankinson Sr., age 60, devoted Father of four wonderful children was called home after a long and determined battle with myelofibrosis and renal failure. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 27, 1958 to Julia and Dale Sr. He was very well respected...
Carol Lamachy
Jan 22, 2019
Carol Lamachy, 79, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2019.Carol was born December 17, 1939 to Joseph and Stella (Czachor) Shevitts.Carol will be deeply missed by her; children Erick Lamachy, Angel Wilson and Lisa Evans; grandchildren Nickolas, Ashley, Victoria and Zack; great-grandchildren Trinity, Faith, Kash, Knox; sister Viola along with many other family and friends.Carol was preceded in death by...
Stephenie Diane Walden-Cobb
Jan 21, 2019
Stephenie Diane Walden - Cobb, 65, of Urbancrest, OH. Sunrise: May 21, 1953, Sunset: January 21, 2019. Survived by mother, Donna J. Brooks; children, Eric Walden and Tracey Vincent; grandchildren, Taylor Walden, Sasha Johnson, Erica Walden, Emily Walden, and Loyal Russell; four great-grandchildren; special friend, Bruce Wilson; brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Stephenie passed on...
James Paul Steinke
Jan 21, 2019
James Paul Steinke, 53, of Delaware, OH, passed away at home on Monday, January 21, 2019. Born on September 30, 1965, he is lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Judy (Condit) Steinke; mother, Katherin (Culbertson) Steinke; son, James "Rey" Steinke; daughter Shannon Louise (Zachary) Farley with grandson Jedidiah Timothy Farley; his brother David (Cheri) Steinke; sister Cynthia Anderson;...
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