Obituaries
Dorothy Painter
Nov 17, 2014
Dorothy J. Painter, 82, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Dorothy was born on December 5, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to Clifford and Doris Obetz.Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Paul, Ruth, Robert, Esther, Audrey, and Donnie.She is survived by her children, Donna (Ned) Miller, William (Jennifer) Watson, and Melody Painter; grandchildren,...
Lisa L. Garland
Nov 17, 2014
Lisa Garland, 59 of Columbus passed on Sunday November 16, 2014. Surviving family includes husband Bill Garland, daughter Dawn (Mark) Bindi of Grove City, son David (Debbie) McDonald of Columbus, grandchildren Ronnie, Alissa, Dylan, Shyann and 1 great granddaughter Aubree, several sisters and a brother. She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie & Catherine (Jarrell) Anderson, a brother...
Nikolaos E. Paragios
Nov 16, 2014
Nikolaos E. Paragios, 55 of Grove City, passed away at Mt. Carmel Grove City on November 16, 2014. Born on April 27, 1959 to Katina (Siniorou) and the late Emmanuel Paragios in Samos, Greece. Survived by loving wife Lisa (Griffith) Paragios, children Emmanuel "Mike" (Sandi) Paragios and Katrina Basso, grandchildren Niko, Gina and Francesca Paragios, siblings Louie (Chrisoula) Paragios, Eleni...
Theodore Cooke
Nov 16, 2014
Theodore Kelly Cooke (Ted), 73, died on November 16, 2014, in his home, following a battle with congestive heart failure. Ted was born in Red Jacket, WV on February 14, 1941. He graduated from Matewan High School in 1958 and married his bride of 52 years on February 2nd, 1962. They moved to Columbus, Ohio and raised their family together.Ted...
Robert V. Griffin Sr.
Nov 15, 2014
Robert V. Griffin Sr., 82, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Westerville, Ohio. Robert was born on March 12, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Lowell and Neva Griffin.Robert is preceded in death by his parents; wife, June Griffin; and brothers, Lowell Jr. and Roy Griffin.He is survived by his sons, Robert (Chris) Griffin, Randy (Joan) Griffin, Jeffrey (Kim)...
Ralph Goodrich
Nov 15, 2014
Ralph L. Goodrich, 79, passed away November 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers and sister. Survived by wife, Barbara (Cline) Goodrich; sons, Steve (Jill), Timothy (MerryLea) and Bryan (Lora) Goodrich; grandchildren, Morgan, Kendall, Racquel, Nicona "Nikki", Hannah, Stevie, Tyler, Tiffany, Colton and Rebekah; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Lexie and Kensley. Ralph retired from Battelle Memorial Institute after 48...
Kathryn Pearce
Nov 14, 2014
Kathryn Pearce, 26, passed away on November 14, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was born on December 13, 1987 in Alamonte Springs, FL. Kathryn leaves behind many family members and friends and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. It was Kathryn's wishes to have no services, but feel free to donate to a charity of your choice...
Robert Alan Shoaf
Nov 14, 2014
Robert Alan Shoaf, 75 of Pickerington, passed away at his residence with his loving wife by his side, on November 14, 2014. Born on March 3, 1939 to the late B. Granville and Gertrude (Schaeffing) Shoaf in Columbus, Ohio. Bob was a Master Plumber, operated his successful business, Shoaf Plumbing Co., for 40 years, in Grove City/Pickerington. Bob graduated from...
Paula Ault-Underwood
Nov 13, 2014
Paula Ault-Underwood, 61, of Westerville, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1953 in Columbus, daughter of the late Robert Ault and Wanda Smith Barry. In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her sister, Gayle. She is survived by her loving husband, James Underwood; daughter, Erica Ault; brothers,...
Beverly Ross
Nov 12, 2014
Beverly A. Ross, 72, born November 4, 1942, passed November 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Hilda and Richard C. Halfhill and brother, Richard R. Halfhill. Survived by husband, Dale H. Ross Jr.; daughter, Michelle Mathews; sons, Ronald (Janice) and Curtis (Sherri) Cantrell; grandchildren, Lensey Cantrell, Marcella Daft, Wendy (Jason) Welch, Jeffery (Amy) Whitmire and James Whitmire; nephews, Donald...
David Byron Hoerle
Nov 12, 2014
David Byron Hoerle, 61, of Columbus, OH, passed away on November 12, 2014. He was born on August 8, 1953. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Gaelan. Surviving family includes children, Nathanael (Alyssa), Timothy, Sarah, parents, Richard and Janet Hoerle, siblings, Gini Skwiera, Gretchen (Jack) Haughton, Lesli, Mary (Bert) Koenig, Paul (Wanda) and many nieces and nephews....
Jerry Collins
Nov 11, 2014
Jerry D. Collins, a 1960 graduate of McArthur HS, and Bliss College basketball star, died at the age of 72 last week. Jerry is survived by his daughter Kelly Bragg, his son Scott Collins, brother Joe, and, having never met a stranger, many friends he loved. Jerry moved his family from McArthur to Grove City in 1967. He went to...
Ronald M. Molchan
Nov 11, 2014
Ronald M. Molchan, 75, of Grove City, OH, passed away on November 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 13, 1939 to the late Nicholas and Martha Molchan. Retired after 30 years from General Motors. Survived by wife Marilyn Molchan, daughters Sheri (Bob) Brizendine, Mary (Marc) Fleming and Martha (Jim) McNabb, grandchildren Mackenzie, Nick, Quinn and Mia...
Mary L. Holycross
Nov 11, 2014
Mary L. Holycross, 69, of Grove City and The Villages, FL, passed away at Kobacker House on November 11, 2014. Born in Shawnee, OH to the late Donald and Anna McKnight. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Jack; sons, Edward (Wanda) and Bill (Jody); two grandchildren that were the pride of Mary's life, Bo and Rachel; shopping buddies, Charlene...
Annie Mae Jones
Nov 10, 2014
Annie Mae Mallett Jones of Urbancrest, Ohio died November 10, 2014 at age 88. Annie Mae was born September 9, 1926 in Jackson, Mississippi to parents William Louis and Anna (Mitchell) Mallett. She was a graduate of Lanier High School, Jackson, MS and of Columbus Technical Institute. Annie Mae was a compassionate social worker employment counselor for CMACAO for over...
Cynthia S. Canterberry
Nov 10, 2014
Cynthia S. Canterberry 58 of Carroll, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior November 10, 2014 from complications of Diabetes.She was born May 27th, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a nail technician for many years and worked at David's Bridal until retiring.She was preceded in death by her mother Diane E. Canterberry. She is survived by...
Mildred Janow
Nov 10, 2014
Mildred Janow, 87, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 in Hilliard, Ohio. Mildred was born on February 8, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Peter and Theresa Kotanchek.Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Janow; brother, Pete; and sisters, Anna, Mary, Nancy, and Sophie.She is survived by her children, Kevin (Alice) Janow and Brian (Amy) Janow; grandchildren,...
Donald Whisenant
Nov 9, 2014
A memorial service for Donald Preston Whisenant, 78 of Pickerington is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Refugee Road in Pickerington, OH.Don fell asleep in death November 9, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 20, 1936 in Hondo, New Mexico to Preston Murray...
Willard Hawkins Sr.
Nov 9, 2014
Willard R. Hawkins Sr., 90, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born January 12, 1924 in Columbus, son of the late William and Adalina Lipscomb Hawkins. In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Vernell Hawkins; son, Willard Hawkins Jr.; daughter, Debbra Wheatley; brothers, Wyman and Wendell...
James Balough
Nov 9, 2014
James William Balough Jr., 71, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1943 in Chillicothe. James was preceded in death by his father, James W. Balough Sr.; grandparents, Joseph and Mary Balough and Donald A. and Clara E. Bristow; brothers, Mathew Alan, Michael Joe and Joseph William Balough II; uncle, John...
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