Obituaries
Orpha Hardesty
May 14, 2016
Orpha Mae Hardesty passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 14th, 2016. Orpha was the kind of lady who measured her life by the incredible moments that brought her joy. Some of those moments included marrying Paul Hardesty in 1957 and surviving 59 years of his jokes, bringing her two boys into the world- Danny (Danita) and David, and...
Berwyn A. Bragg
May 14, 2016
Berwyn Allen Bragg, 87, born in Shadyside, Ohio October 25, 1928 to Charles and Alice Bragg. Passed away into the arms of Jesus on May 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by son, A. "Rodney" Bragg. Berwyn is survived by wife of 66 years, Joan (Allwine); children, Gordon (Shelia) Bragg, Jane (Kevin) Koehl, and Delores Ward; grandchildren, John (Amy),...
Ida E.(Hopkins) Flowers
May 13, 2016
Flowers (Hopkins)Ida E. (Hopkins) Flowers was born in Blair, South Carolina on November 21, 1932 to the late Lonnie and Bessie Hopkins. Ida was a strong independent woman, living for 83 years as a daughter, mother, sister, and loving aunt until her passing on Friday May 13, 2016 at Mayfair Village where she was surrounded by family. Growing up with...
Patricia Siegfried
May 12, 2016
Patricia Evelyn Siegfried, 85, of Westerville, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Columbus Colony. She was born April 25, 1931 in Louisa, KY, daughter of the late Lindsey and Nancy Sue (Wellman) Ferguson. Patricia was a proud member of the DAR. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband W.V Siegfried. She is survived...
Bob Corbitt
May 12, 2016
CORBITTBob Corbitt, 77, of Columbus, went to join his Sweets on Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born in Douglas, Georgia on February 12, 1939 to Elisha and Lessie. Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Andrea (McKean) Corbitt. He is survived by his daughters: Carla Seibold, Sonya (Kurt) Nielsen and Candice Clark; sisters: Pat Harris...
Mary V. Culp
May 12, 2016
Mary V. Culp, 78 of Westerville, passed away at Kobacker House on May 12, 2016. Born on July 15, 1937 to the late Clyde Sr and Minnie (Wilcox) Culp in Columbus, OH. Survived by siblings Bill (Darlene) Culp, Alice Buckley, and Jack (Helen) Culp, several nieces, nephews and many friends from the Church of Christ. Friends may call at Newcomer...
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,...
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