Obituaries
Edward Tibor Bory
Jul 9, 2016
Edward Tibor Bory, 87, was born in Marianostra, Hungary to Sophia and Ference Bori on April 22, 1929. He passed away July 9, 2016 at his home in Delaware, Ohio, cared for by his family throughout a brave battle with cancer.In Hungary, he survived the Nazi occupation during World War II, completed technical training in Budapest, become an airplane mechanic...
Lorri Rupe
Jul 8, 2016
Lorri Ann (O'Neil) Rupe, 51, of Grove City, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 8, 2016. She was born July 29, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Eleanor (Kelly) O'Neil. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Joe" Rupe, son, Timothy Rupe, father, James O'Neil, Sr., brother, James O'Neil, Jr. and grandparents, Oliver and...
Eugene B. Jones
Jul 8, 2016
Eugene B. "Gene" Jones, 86, Columbus, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. Gene was born in Columbus, OH on September 4, 1929, to the late Francis and Genevieve Jones. He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. "Peggy" Jones; son Timothy E. (Estel Lynn) Jones of Columbus; daughter, Lynn M. (Michael) Myers of Pickerington,; granddaughters, Karen (Steven) Linthwaite, Holly Myers...
Elizabeth "Ruth" Jones
Jul 8, 2016
Elizabeth "Ruth" Jones, 86, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Ruth was born on April 18, 1930 in Beaver, OH to Hensley and Amanda Curnutte.Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; two half-brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wayne T. Jones; children, Deborah Luther, Bruce (Teresa) Jones, and...
Carolyn Erwin
Jul 8, 2016
Carolyn Erwin, 68, passed away on July 8, 2016. She was born on August 23, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Erwin and parents, Minor E. and Lillie Williams and daughter, Brenda Erwin. Surviving family includes children, Dawn Werner, Connie (Jerry Hackney) Cline, Rebecca (Shawn Cupler) Parker, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and six siblings. Visitation...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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