Obituaries

Lee A. Durham

Lee A. Durham

Jul 8, 2016

DURHAMLee A. Durham, 67, of Grove City passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 with his loving wife of 44 years and family at his side. Lee was born November 20, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Thelma (Bentley) Durham. He is preceded in death by his parents.Lee is survived by his wife, Deborah (Dolby) Durham; sons, Jack Durham, Dave...

Sandra Blackburn

Sandra Blackburn

Jul 7, 2016

Sandra Blackburn, 69, of Columbus, OH, passed away on July 7, 2016. She was born in Columbus, OH on September 10, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorwin and Evelyn Durfey and brother Raymond Durfey. Surviving family includes children, Giusippi Pulsinelli, Angela Pulsinelli, Antonia Palmer, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and brother Robert Durfey. Per her wishes cremation...

Carolyn Hancock

Carolyn Hancock

Jul 7, 2016

Carolyn Hancock, 68, of Grove City, OH, passed away on July 7, 2016. She was born in Bellefontaine, OH on September 8, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin E. and Alberta L. Orahood, sisters, Barbara C. Ballou, Monica L. Wright, Kimberly K. Close. Surviving family includes husband of 49 years, John, children, John Jr., James, Marcia,...

Kenneth Blake

Kenneth Blake

Jul 6, 2016

Kenneth "Kenny" Blake, age 69, passed away July 6, 2016. Survived by wife, Regina Blake; son, Ryan Blake; brother, Gary (Sheila) Blake; mother, Audrey Blake; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Hutton; sister-in-law, Charlene (Chuck) Wrenn; brother-in-law, Charles (Brenda) Petch; numerous friends and family members. Kenny is preceded in death by father, Frederick Blake; children, Chad and Jayme Blake. Visitation will be held from...

George Peto Jr.

George Peto Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

George Peto, Jr.'s amazing life ended peacefully on July 5, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving daughter Nancy and son George Lee, and his beloved dachshund, Trixie, as he took his last breaths.George was born near Akron, Ohio, on September 18, 1922, to George, Sr. and Elizabeth Peto. He often described himself as a "Hard Luck Kid," and his...

Jimmy Harmon

Jimmy Harmon

Jul 4, 2016

Jimmy Harmon, 81, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born on June 5, 1935 in Huddy, KY to Taft and Frances Harmon.Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Emmett Harmon.He is survived by wife of 59 years, Connie Harmon; daughters, Eva Harmon and Kimberly (Greg) Goudy; grandchildren, Greg Goudy Jr., John...

Willighby James White

Willighby James White

Jul 4, 2016

Willighby James White (Jay) Nov 18, 1935 - July 4, 2016 Jay White, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 4th after a long and courageous battle with Lewy-Body Disease. Jay was born November 18,1935 in Leggett Texas and served in the Army after graduating from Westerville high school in Houston. Jay was one of the few lucky enlisted...

Dorothy L. Brink

Dorothy L. Brink

Jul 4, 2016

Dorothy L. Brink, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Delsa Junk; husband, Robert Brink; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Connie (Bob) Dean and Chris (Robert Griffin) Pivetta; grandchildren, Kerri (Steve) Lawrence, Adam (Megan) Pivetta, Abby (Reed) Poulson,...

Charles Allen Van Horne

Charles Allen Van Horne

Jul 3, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Allen Van Horne, 68, of Johnstown, passed away on July 3, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born on July 11, 1947 in Crestline, OH. Family was everything to Charles and he will be dearly missed. Survived by daughters Krista Hedges and Cheryl (James) Guy, grandchildren Audra (Bret) Kaser, Cody Bauman, Brenndan Bauman, Kayla Guy and Alli Guy, great...

Betty Noll Flood

Betty Noll Flood

Jul 3, 2016

FloodBetty Noll Flood, 78 of Columbus, took her first and final breath in her beloved PA on July 3, 2016. Born on March 10, 1938 to the late Clair and Louise (Weatherburn) Flick in Julian, PA. Betty was a long time member of the women of the Moose, Eagles and Amvets. She never knew a stranger, all became part of...

Mildred E. Wisecarver

Mildred E. Wisecarver

Jul 3, 2016

Mildred Elizabeth Wisecarver, 96, born August 5, 1919, passed away Monday, July 3, 2016 at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Harvey W. and Gustava Jones, husband Bernard Bruce Wisecarver, brothers Robert, Kenneth, Harvey Jr. and James Jones, son-in-law Tom Lindblom and long time friend Betty Helmke. Survived by children, Bruce (Sally) Wisecarver, Connie...

Jenny Janiszewski

Jenny Janiszewski

Jul 3, 2016

Jenny Janiszewski, 58 of Mt. Vernon, went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully on July 3, 2016. Born on August 16, 1957 in Topeka, KS. A dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother, member of the Vineyard Community, Johnstown, OH and Brothers Forgiven Motorcycle Ministry. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and riding with David on their...

Amanda K. Millard

Amanda K. Millard

Jul 2, 2016

Amanda "Mandee" Millard, 28, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1987 to Chris Reiser-Evans and Steve Millard. Surviving family includes, step-father, Doug Evans; grandparents, Tom and Beulah Reiser, Eddie and Charlene Millard; great-grandmother, Virginia "Nanny" Trotter-Mitchell; also survived by many aunt, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mandee was a 2006 graduate of Westfall High...

Mary Harwood

Mary Harwood

Jul 2, 2016

Mary Harwood, 58, of Grove City, OH, passed away on July 2, 2016. She was born on October 21, 1957 in Battlecreek, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, George L. and Marian F. Storms. Surviving family includes, husband, Ken, children, Joel Harwood, Jeff (Brittany) Harwood, grandchildren, Payson, Callen and brother, Greg Storms. Visitation will be held from...

Jovedia Dillon

Jovedia Dillon

Jul 2, 2016

Jovedia Dillon, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. She was born January 19, 1934 in Columbus, daughter of the late Albert and Hattie Jackson Nichols. In addition to her parents, Jovedia was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her sister, Barbara; step brother, Orville and...

Steven Fitzpatrick

Steven Fitzpatrick

Jul 2, 2016

Steven Fitzpatrick, 63, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his residence, with his two sons, Zach and Keegan and niece, Angie Blackburn by his side. He was born December 19, 1952 in Columbus. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Fitzpatrick and sister, Lynn Lee. He is survived by his sons, Zachary (Heather) Miller...

Patricia A. Hall

Patricia A. Hall

Jul 1, 2016

Patricia A. Hall, 82 of Columbus, passed away at the Kobacker House on July 1, 2016. Born on December 23, 1933 to the late Leonard and Hattie (Price) Hall in Dublin, OH. Survived by sister-in-law Joan Hall, nephew Larry (Jeanne) Hall and niece Linda (Kenny) Palmer. Preceded in death by sister Diddie Leppert and brother Bud Hall. Graveside service will...

William F. Vawters

William F. Vawters

Jul 1, 2016

William "Bill" F. Vawters, 83, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away July 1, 2016 with his daughters by his side. He was born January 23, 1933 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna J. (Wheeler) Vawters; father, Andrew Vawters; mother, Elizabeth (Howard) Vawters; brothers, Harold and Howard Vawters and sister, Irma (Vawters) Maddox. He is...

Neva M. Ellas

Neva M. Ellas

Jul 1, 2016

Neva M. Ellas, 69, of Columbus, went to Heaven on Friday, July 1, 2016. Neva was born in Ashland, KY to the late Edward Stambaugh and Pauline Moore and is also preceded in death by her sister, Cheryl Schick. Neva is survived by her husband of 51 years, John F. Ellas, Jr; children, Rick (Donna) Ellas and Missy (Don) Hardesty;...

Robert E. Karnes

Robert E. Karnes

Jun 30, 2016

Robert E. Karnes, Sr. age 84, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was born in West Virginia on May 6, 1932 to the late Everett and Gertrude Karnes. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Karnes; children, Deborah Smith, Robert Karnes, Jr., Ron Karnes, Ronald Karnes (Deborah Yasko), Bryant (Jenny) Karnes; grandchildren, David LeMaster,...

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