Obituaries

Robert E. Carr

Robert E. Carr

Jul 10, 2016

Robert E. Carr, 73, Columbus, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Bob was born in Alpena, MI on May 7, 1943, to Eugene and Kathleen (Conley) Carr and is preceded in death by his father and his wife, Vicky (Mettler) Carr. He is survived by his daughters, Amy Macklin and Sarah (Rob) Carr; granddaughters, Julia and Lauren; mother, Kathleen...

David P. Sims

David P. Sims

Jul 10, 2016

David Paul Sims, age 57 after a long struggle battling diabetes and kidney failure, died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in the Specialty Unit at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. David graduated from Springfield North High School and then attended classes at Clark State Community College. David had a wide variety of interests, from reading, art, music and fishing. He also...

William Mcclary Jr.

William Mcclary Jr.

Jul 9, 2016

William "Freddy" McClary Jr., 54, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home in Columbus, OH. Freddy was born on May 18, 1962 in Columbus to William McClary Sr. and Evelyn McClary-White.Freddy was preceded in death by his mother; and sisters, Bonnie and Brenda McClary. He is survived by his father, William (Judy Phillips) McClary Sr.; sisters, Tina...

Russell C. Fox Jr.

Russell C. Fox Jr.

Jul 9, 2016

Russell C. Fox Jr., 72, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Westerville, OH. Russell was born on November 9, 1943 in Cairo, IL to Phyllis and Russell C. Fox Sr.Russell is preceded in death by his parents; and grandmother, Hontas Fox.He is survived by wife of 50 years, Marcia M. Fox; children, Andy (Lisa) Fox and Sarah (Al)...

Herbert Blanton

Herbert Blanton

Jul 9, 2016

Herbert Blanton, age 78 , passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, at his residence.Surviving family includes wife, Carol; children, Jessica (Darell), Johnny (Kim), Rod (Lynn), Nick (Cindy), Libby, Leigh Ann; step-sons, T.J., Mike (Sherri); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife, Barbara. Memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Bible Community...

Edward Tibor Bory

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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