Obituaries

Martha L. Strahan

Martha L. Strahan

Mar 19, 2017

Martha Baird Strahan passed away Sunday, March 19. Martha was the daughter of James and Nellie Westfall Baird. She was born in Darke County, Ohio in 1926. She was pre-deceased by her daughters Shela and Jane, her mother and father, sisters Mary Snapp and Dorothy Norris, brothers Herbert Baird and Herald Baird. She is survived by her husband of 72...

Eugene L. Brink

Eugene L. Brink

Mar 19, 2017

Eugene L Brink "Gene", age 93, passed away on March 19, 2017. He was born in Columbus, OH to the late Guy and Helen Brink.Gene is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 26 years, Dolores Brink.He is survived by his children Ed (Marilyn) Brink, Holly (Dennis) Horn, Tim (Sally) Brink, and David (Debbie) Brink; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-...

Bea J Griggs

Bea J Griggs

Mar 18, 2017

Beatrice J. Griggs (Basich), passed away March, 18, 2017 with family at her bedside. Born September 14, 1928 in Athens County, OH, to the late Clarence and Mary Smith. She lived in Columbus, OH, where she worked and retired from Park Medical Center. Recently she moved to Mechanicsburg, OH, where she volunteered at McAuley Center Nursing Home in Urbana, OH,...

Robert Monty Hansford

Robert Monty Hansford

Mar 18, 2017

Robert Monty Hansford, 64, passed away on March 18, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Hansford, brothers, Marty, Michael, Mark. Surviving family includes husband, Carl Calderone, mother, Darlene (John Dombroski Jr.) Hansford and several nieces, nephews, good friends, Paul, Jim, Doug, Linda and Kevin. Visitation will be held...

Elizabeth Gahn

Elizabeth Gahn

Mar 18, 2017

Elizabeth Gahn, 93, passed away on March 18, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1923.Surviving family includes daughter, Marianne (Ed) Mentel, grandchildren, Robert Gahn, Robin Moore, Eddie Mentel, Tracie Bauman, Kim Ward, Lauren Moore, Lindsey Tackett, many great-grandchildren and half-brother, James Russell. Per her wishes cremation will take place.

Mary M. Monaco

Mary M. Monaco

Mar 17, 2017

Mary Monaco, 93, of Columbus, passed away peacefully in the arms of her grandson Mickey on Friday, March 17, 2017 at St. Ann's. She was born September 7, 1923 in Albany, New York, daughter of the late John and Grace Passero Corrado. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Monaco; daughter, Linda Kiser;...

Arlene E. Zipperlen

Arlene E. Zipperlen

Mar 16, 2017

Arlene E. Zipperlen, 89, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born in Cleveland, OH on April 1, 1927 to Walter and Edna (Swanson) Terpenny and is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen L. Zipperlen; sister, Florence Elliott; brothers, Gordon and Russell Terpenny. She is survived by her husband of...

William H. Mckenzie

William H. Mckenzie

Mar 15, 2017

William "Henry" McKenzie, 78, of Red Bush, KY, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2017. He was born on September 6, 1938. He was a long time member of the Church of God in Martha, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Dixie McKenzie, siblings, Robert, Douglas, Betty, Lois, Ival, Josephine, Stella. Surviving...

Dorothy Jane Garvin

Dorothy Jane Garvin

Mar 15, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" Garvin, age 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was born on June 20, 1937 in Columbus, OH.She was an employee of Rite Rug Flooring Company and went on to finish her career at Ohio State University Hospital. Her passion in life was dancing, which led her to become a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Studio....

Patricia Jean Rinaldi

Patricia Jean Rinaldi

Mar 14, 2017

Patricia Jean Rinaldi, 74, formerly of Wickliffe, OH, passed away March 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Lois and Eugene Berquist; and sister, Beverly Yohe. Patricia was a loving mother to Donna (Michael) Hansford of Hilliard, OH; Sue Ann (David) Campbell of Navarre, FL, and Michael (Kelly) Rinaldi of Wickliffe, OH; adoring grandmother to Cassandra (Casey) Waddell,...

Karen Ann Barnes

Karen Ann Barnes

Mar 14, 2017

Karen Ann Barnes passed away on March 14th, her 67th birthday, after a long hard fight with Cancer. Karen retired 12/31/2009 after 30 years from the Development Department of OSU where she managed gift processing later focusing on stewardship. Karen was an ardent supporter of the OSU football team, and you had better never call or text her during any...

Roseanne M. Kneisley

Roseanne M. Kneisley

Mar 14, 2017

Roseanne M. Kneisley, 55, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on March 14, 2017. She was born on June 23, 1961. Surviving family includes children, Tia (Steve) Turner, Karl Henry III, Jenna (Luke) Schmid, grandchildren, Kehli D. Walton, Cameron J. Turner, Dhalaynie R.K. Turner, Mason Erik Schmid and former husband, Karl Henry II. A gathering of family and friends will be...

Clayton Levon Harrell

Clayton Levon Harrell

Mar 12, 2017

Clayton Harrell, 77, of London, OH, passed away on March 12, 2017. He was born on December 10, 1939. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Retired pipefitter from Local 189 in Columbus, OH. The thing he loved most was family gatherings. His wife was the love of his life for 55 years. He was preceded in death by...

Kathryn Ellen Hollins

Kathryn Ellen Hollins

Mar 12, 2017

Kathryn Ellen HollinsOur beloved Katie passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at age 37 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Charles L. and Mary Ellen Hollins; her maternal grandfather, Raymond P. Howe; aunts, Lisa F. Hollins, JoAnn Albritton; cousin, Tara Hollins.Katie is survived by her maternal grandmother, Jerrye E. Howe; father, Paris L. Hollins,...

Sheldon Ray Higgins

Sheldon Ray Higgins

Mar 12, 2017

Sheldon "Sonny" Ray Higgins, 52, passed away March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by mother, Glenna Johnstone; grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Higgins. Sonny is survived by wife, Melissa; sons, Spencer, Jacob, and Chance Higgins; mother-in-law, Patricia Carter; sisters, Kathy (Kevin) Ogdin and Sherry (Mike) Lantz; aunt, Ruth (Bob) Adair; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Friday, March 17,...

John Terrance Haycook

John Terrance Haycook

Mar 12, 2017

John T. Haycook, Sr., age 70, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017.John was employed as a truck driver for Coca-Cola and Old Dominion for numerous years. He was a huge Ohio State fan, avid bingo player and enjoyed spending time at the casino. Surviving family includes wife, Judy; children, Elizabeth (Jerry), Kimberly, Terri Jo, John (Kim), Tammy (Gary), Kerby (Angie);...

Melda Bower

Melda Bower

Mar 12, 2017

Melda Bower, 80, of Columbus, OH passed away on March 12, 2017. She was born on January 26, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Rhoda Kirk, all siblings, son, Don Knotts (Bower). Surviving family includes daughter, Ruby (Michael) Balogh, son, Larry Lee Bower, granddaughters, Lori Jean, Brittany, Katie, grandson, Nathan, great-grandchildren, special niece, Patty Snyder...

Ruth E. Mauck

Ruth E. Mauck

Mar 12, 2017

Ruth E. Mauck, 90, passed away March 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Mauck; son, John "Jack" Robert Mauck; and brother, Ralph Turnbull. Ruth is survived by children, Lynn Liston and Michael (Roxanne) Mauck; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gail, Paul, and Robert Turnbull; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from...

Thelma Jean Kyer

Thelma Jean Kyer

Mar 11, 2017

Thelma Jean (Hollback) Kyer, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, due to dementia and other health issues. She was born in South Webster, OH on January 7, 1934. She was a resident of West Park Nursing Center of Columbus, and had been a nearly 60-year resident of Grove City, OH. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents...

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