Obituaries
Susan J. Smith
Oct 8, 2016
Susan J. Smith, 73 of Whitehall, passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital on October 8, 2016. Born on June 22, 1943 to the late Richard and Mary (Dunlap) Stires in Columbus, OH. Survived by brother Robert E. (Cheryl) Stires of Tallmadge, OH, nephew Christopher (Christina) Stires, niece Tamera Stires and great nieces Ariana and Scarlet Stires. Susan is reunited...
Stephen Louis Franchini
Oct 8, 2016
Stephen Louis Franchini, age 50, went to be with the Lord on October 8th, 2016. He was Born on December 11th, 1965 in Columbus, OH and is preceded in death by his father, Louis Franchini Jr., of Columbus, his mother, Tamara Lewis-Bankston, and brother, William. Steve is survived by his three loving children, Victoria Franchini of Worthington, Nicholas Franchini, of...
Darlene Lewis
Oct 8, 2016
Darlene Lewis, 63, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Mt. Carmel West surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1953 in Columbus. Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Talmadge Neilas Moore. She was a nurse for over 40 years. Darlene is survived by her husband, Michael D. Lewis; son, Michael S....
John Michael Kellenbarger
Oct 7, 2016
John Michael "Mike" Kellenbarger, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was the beloved son of Richard and Barbara Kellenbarger. He was born on August 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Kellenbarger. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Routte; sisters, Brenda Hilyard and Deirdre Maxey and many...
Nancy Gallagher
Oct 7, 2016
Nancy Gallagher, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday, October 7, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family. Nancy was born on September 17, 1941 and attended Marion Franklin High School. She retired from Nationwide after 30 plus years of service. Nancy was an avid animal lover and will be missed greatly by all those who knew and loved her. Preceded in...
William Lewis
Oct 7, 2016
William F. Lewis, age 91, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. Veteran of the US Navy having served in WWII. Long time employee of Columbus Service Supply and an avid quarter horse lover. Preceded in death by wife, Kathie; sister, Francis; granddaughter, Nicole Lewis. Surviving family includes sons, Clifton (Cheryl) Lewis, Leslie Lewis, Matthew (Rhonda) Lewis; grandchildren, Carin (Jeffery) Gates,...
Edward "Ed" Cruz
Oct 6, 2016
Edward A. Cruz, 87, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Goldie and Frank Cruz; and brother, Robert Cruz. Ed is survived by wife of 47 years, Barb; children, Jeanie (Bob) Hickey, Mary Cruz, Ed (Gail) Cruz, Joyce (Tom) Barbazette, Randy (Kayla) Cruz, Lori (Dale) Smith, JoEllen (Clay) Johnson, and...
Mary Wooley
Oct 6, 2016
Mary M. Wooley, age 65. Born March 26, 1951 passed away peacefully at Astoria Place of Columbus on Thursday, October 6, 2016 with her family by her side. Predeceased by parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Rarick; brother, Michael James Szabo. She is survived by her sisters, Jean (Jim) Henestofel, Jenny Rarick; brother, Kenneth R. Rarick and Tom Wooley. At this time...
Willa Brooks
Oct 5, 2016
Willa M. Brooks, 87, originally from Huntington, WV, passed away Oct. 5, 2016 in Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by husband, William F. Brooks and parents, Halley and Jay Maynard. Willa is survived by children, Jackie (JR) Litteral and Gil (Joyce) Brooks; grandchildren, Willa Dawn Ellinwood and Perry Brooks; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Deskins; and several...
Christine Arnett
Oct 4, 2016
Christine Arnett, 81, of Canal Winchester, OH, passed away on October 4, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Myrtle Coleman, 6 brothers, 1 sister and 1 step-son. Surviving family includes husband, Bob, children, Patti (Rick) Edmondson, Terry Palmer, Jason Palmer, Larry Wayne Palmer, step-daughter, Terri (Gary) Jones, step-son,...
David Schwartz
Oct 4, 2016
David M. Schwartz, 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. He was born to Leroy and Eunice Schwartz in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 20,1939. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; son, Robert Hewitt; daughter, Patricia Matthews.David is survived by daughter, Deborah (John) Sutton; son, David (Susan) Schwartz; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren;...
Edward G. Jackson
Oct 3, 2016
Edward G. Jackson, 82, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Gahanna, OH. He was born on January 19, 1934 in Alabama City, AL to Samuel and Mamie Jackson. Edward is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jackson; and long-time companion, Ms. Willie Jean Edwards. He is survived by his daughters, Tea Jai (Scott) McMannus, Thalaina (Paul)...
Jonathan Hook
Oct 3, 2016
Jonathan "Andy" Hook, 35, of Columbus, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born October 16, 1980 in Columbus. Andy was preceded in death by his father, Billy Hook. He survived by his mother, Tina Wood; grandmother, Dorothy Wood; companion, Danieal Grover; daughter, Jayda Hook; son, Jonathan Hook Jr.; sister, Jennifer (Phillip) Cornell; brother,...
Bette Jean Vernon
Oct 2, 2016
Bette Jean Vernon, born October 25, 1938 in Columbus, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016.Bette is survived by her son, David (Debra) Schade; grandchildren, Joseph Hinkle, Casey Schade, Andrea (Josh) Planck, Brianne Schade, Allen (Rachel) Schade and Charles (Erika) Schade Jr.; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Schade, Joseph "JD" Hinkle, Justin Planck, Abbie Planck; sister, Becky (John) Price; nephew; Chuck (Mary)...
Marjorie Snyder
Oct 2, 2016
Marjorie Rose "Jinx" Snyder passed peacefully at home October 2, 2016 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years Arvie Snyder; her loving daughter, Susan (Snyder) Moroney and infant son, Tommy. She is survived by son Tim (Doreen) Snyder, son Mike (Mary) Snyder; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well...
Jim Barnes
Oct 2, 2016
Jim Barnes, 62 of Centerburg, OH, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on October 2, 2016. Born on May 3, 1954 to Kathleen (Stafford) and the late Homer Barnes in Columbus, OH. Survived by wife of 44 years Karen Clickenger-Barnes, children James Edward Barnes, Jr. and Brenda Bland, grandchildren Shania Bland, Madison Bland and Damian Barnes, and brother Harold (Laurinda)...
Patricia Hammond
Oct 2, 2016
Patricia J. Hammond, 83, passed away Oct. 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband, Fred R. Hammond Jr. Patricia is survived by daughter, Cynthia (Keith) Newsome; grandsons, Anthony and Gregory Newsome. Visitation Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Harvest Assembly of God, 8075 Dellinger Rd., Galloway, OH 43119. Funeral Service Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016...
Amelia Grace Neymeyer
Oct 1, 2016
Amelia Grace Neymeyer, 6 weeks, went to be with her Heavenly Father, unexpectedly, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Amelia was born on August 10, 2016 in Columbus to Nicholas Neymeyer and Teleya Hinkle.She is survived by her parents, Nicholas and Teleya; grandparents, Karen and Rob Neymeyer, Ninette Harris and Allen Hinkle; and many other loving family members...
Clarence Fischer
Oct 1, 2016
Clarence C. "Chuck" Fischer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1 at Parkside Village Westerville. Chuck was born December 29, 1922 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles C. and Elsie (Preiss) Fischer. Graduated from Roosevelt High School and served our country as a Navy Sonarman First Class during WWII. He married Dorothy Johnson on Oct. 5, 1944...
Janice L. Clark
Oct 1, 2016
Janice L. Clark, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 1st, at her home in North Columbus. She is survived by her children, Mick (Kathy), Scott (Cheri), Julia, Susan (Robin) and Stacey. She is also missed by her two grandsons, Michael and Griffin. Jan Clark was employed by Borden's, was an active Bridge Life Master Player, and longtime...
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