Obituaries
Ruby Mayes
May 12, 2016
Ruby Kathryn "Katie" Mayes, 83, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. Ann's. She was born September 18, 1932 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, George Albert Bates, Ruby Pearl Cupp Vrancken and John F. Vrancken; husband, Norman Mayes. She is survived by her brothers, Art (Carol) Vrancken and Al (Barbara) Vrancken;...
Dr. Johnc. Lude
May 11, 2016
Dr. John C. Lude, DDS, MS 80 of Columbus, passed away at OSU Medical Center on May 11, 2016. Born on March 7, 1936 to the late Graydon and Dorothy (Stark) Lude in Youngstown, OH. His passion for Orthodontics expanded over 52 years. He worked as adjunct assistant professor for The Ohio State College of Dentistry for 30 years. He...
Karen Fessler
May 11, 2016
Karen L. Fessler, 72, of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 11, 2016. She was born on August 31, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Ditty; son, Chris; sister, Sandra. Surviving family includes husband, Larry; children, Brian (Tina), Michael Anthony, Leoda, Kenny, Debbie Ann, Richard, Debbie Kay (Gary), Michael Allen (Michelle) and Brenda; 21...
Carl R. Booth Jr.
May 11, 2016
Carl R. Booth Jr., 64, passed away May 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl R. Booth Sr. and Grace Booth; brother-in-law, James Timothy Traini. Carl is survived by his wife, Ramona Booth; sister, Jackie Traini; nephew, Tom Traini; niece, Joanna LaFlame; great-niece, Alexandra Traini; great-nephews, Colyn Traini and Kevin LaFlame; and recliner buddy, Dixie. Carl was...
Ronald G. Pinkham
May 11, 2016
Ronald G. "Pinky" Pinkham, 75, of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 11, 2016. He was born on March 20, 1941. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, parents, Frederick Robinson and Lillian Rose Pinkham, sisters, Mary Helen Krause, Florence Jewett, Katherine Brown, Jamie King. Surviving family includes sister, Rose Reynolds,...
Charles Arthur Whitten Jr.
May 10, 2016
Charles Arthur "Whitey" Whitten Jr., 88, passed away on May 10, 2016. He was born on August 2, 1927 in Yellow Bud, OH. Whitey served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Rockwell International. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jennie Whitten, brothers, Charles and Forrest and sister, Eula. Surviving family includes nephew, Delos...
Donald Grieshop
May 10, 2016
Donald Grieshop, age 60, loving father, husband and brother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Kobacker House Hospice, surrounded in his last days by his loving family. His new address is Heaven, where he'll continue to watch over his loved ones, tend to his garden and flowers, and dance. Of the many hats Don wore throughout his...
Walter Scheck
May 10, 2016
Walter Scheck, 77, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 peacefully with his wife, Kay at his side. Walter was born in Munich, Germany on September 14, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents. Walter is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kay Scheck; sons, Kristian (Heather) Scheck and Joseph (Teresa) Scheck. He will be...
Frank M. Long
May 9, 2016
Frank M. Long, 71, of Grove City, passed away suddenly on Monday,May 9, 2016. Frank was born to William and Ida (Held) Long on April 29, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Martha Price and brother, Fred Long. Frank is survived by his ex-wife of 37 years, Darla (Johnson) Long; children, Patti (Damon)...
Jacob J. Nuber
May 9, 2016
Jacob Jesse "Jake" Nuber, 82, of Columbus, passed away Monday, May 09, 2016. Jake was born in Columbus, OH to the late Jacob John and Theresa (Woodruff) Nuber and is also preceded in death by granddaughter, Jennifer Duke and two sisters, Mary Gygi and Shirley Nuber. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 66 years, Dolores (Krafft)...
Helen Elizabeth Ross
May 8, 2016
Helen Elizabeth Ross, 67, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. Helen was born in Ironton, OH on April 17, 1949, to Eugene and Hazele L. (Collins) Whitt and is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Virgil Whitt, Richard Whitt, James Whitt, Lenord Whitt; sisters, Delorse Rutherford and Janet Keen. She is survived by her daughter, Nickey Ross; sons, John...
Vinton W. Smith
May 8, 2016
Vinton W. "Butch" Smith, 71, of Columbus, OH passed away on May 8, 2016. He was born on August 18, 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his father, Vinton O. Smith and brother, Roy Douglas Smith. Surviving family includes mother, Lois, wife, Wilma, children, Joseph, Connie, Brian, Yolanda, Mary,...
Donald Johnson
May 8, 2016
Donald Johnson, 74, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1942 in Columbus, son of the late Howard and Pauline Sweet Johnson. In addition to his parents, Donny was preceded in death by his brother, Denny Johnson and sister, Karen Schrider. He retired from The Blade Manufacturing Company. Donny is survived...
Jerry P. Heuser
May 7, 2016
Jerry P. Heuser, 61 of Johnstown, husband, dad, pawpaw, friend and guitar player extraordinaire, passed away on May 7, 2016. Born on June 24, 1954 to the late Harold and Jean (Balvin) Heuser in Columbus, OH. Survived by wife of 39 years Karen (Scott) Heuser, sons Joshua (Kim), Brock and Travis (Rikki Hedges) Heuser, beloved grandchildren Caitlynn, Cassidy, Camden, Isabella,...
Jade Leighana Rock
May 7, 2016
Jade Leighana Rock passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. Jade is survived by her parents, Justin Rock and Mercedes Sanders; brother, Justin Rock, Jr; grandparents, Marjorie Sanders, Mickel Greet, Sandy Auyeung and Jeffrey Rock; aunts and uncles, Brian (Brittany) Sanders, Crystal Sanders, Stephanie, Sanders, Angela Sanders, Tim Sanders, Billy Sanders, Chris Sanders, Ross Rhodes, Jeffrey Rock, Rocko Rhodes; cousins and...
Mary Hutchinson (Risinger)
May 7, 2016
Mary A. Hutchinson (Risinger), 62, passed away May 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Jo Risinger; mother, Dorothy Noble; and father of her children, Rudy Risinger I. Mary is survived by her children, Rhoda (Shane Cain) and Rudy (Shannon) Risinger II; grandchildren, Andrae Kaufman II, Brittany Cain, Chelsea Cain, Hailey Cain, Kylee Risinger, and Rudy...
Harold Duke
May 7, 2016
Harold Duke, 87 of Westerville, OH, passed away at Brookdale on May 7, 2016. Born on March 17, 1929 to the late Oakley and Grace Duke in Lucasville, OH. Survived by daughter Pamela (Zack) Hammond, grandson Zack Hammond, sister Doris Altimari, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Norma Duke and 12 siblings. Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral...
John E. Clarke
May 7, 2016
John E. Clarke, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Columbus, OH making plans with his best friend Bob for their next fishing trip. John is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Joann Clarke; and sister, Hazel Clarke-Dalton.He is survived by loving wife, Eve Clarke, a very large loving family, and many friends. John served his...
David Joseph Ziech
May 6, 2016
David Joseph Ziech, 76, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Columbus West Park Nursing Facility under hospice care. He was born on March 10, 1940 in Waukesha, WI to the late Joseph and Jeanette Ziech. He is survived by his wife Virginia, sons, David Ziech Jr., Tracy (Lori) Ziech, Ryan Ziech, step-daughters, Shannon Mason, Wendy (Chris) Edmond, Nicole...
Barbara Ann Souders
May 5, 2016
Barbara Ann Souders, 50, passed away May 5, 2016. She is survived by husband, Michael E.; parents, Anna F. and Richard J. Adkins; siblings, Christina (Mark) Totman and Michael (Sharon) Cooper; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Barbara worked for 28 years at DSCC. Funeral Service Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 1pm with visitation prior from 11am until 1pm...
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