Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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