Obituaries
Rose Meddles
Apr 17, 2014
Rose Meddles, 83, passed away on April 17, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was born on February 25, 1931 in Cambridge, MA to Saverio Del Bouno and Donatella Gelsomino. Rose is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Mary, John, Ralph, and Tony; son, Glen Bellomy; and grandchildren, Robert Bellomy and Dianna Newsome.She is survived by her children, Donatella Gilliam,...
Gladys I. Dale
Apr 16, 2014
Gladys I. Dale, 81, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Gladys was born in Tram, KY on July 31, 1932, to William and Nell (Jones) Epling and is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Clarence R. Dale. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Moore; grandson, Robert Moore; great-grandchildren, Michael, Mary and Jennifer Moore; great-great-grandson, Jeremiah Moore;...
Richard D. Marsh
Apr 15, 2014
Richard D. Marsh, 89, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, with his wife at his side. Dick was born in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph W. and Nellie (Cody) Marsh but was raised by his loving aunt Hazel and uncle Ralph in Portsmouth, OH. He is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Dick is survived by...
Brian T. Castle
Apr 15, 2014
Brian T. Castle, 52, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Brian was born in Columbus, OH on October 30, 1961, to Earl D. and Betty Castle and is preceded in death by his father. Brian is survived by his mother; son, Ben (Kellie); grandson, Brayden; brother, Brett (Jan); nephews, Ryan (Melissa), Adam and Aryn;...
James Smith
Apr 15, 2014
James "Jim" Ray Smith, 44, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born November 24, 1969 in Columbus, son of Walter and Pamela Blakeman Smith. Jim was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erma Moone, Ray W. Blakeman, Walter Smith Sr. and Sarah Smith; great grandparents, Ray and Mary Collmar; uncles, Bill Smith...
Donna Robins
Apr 15, 2014
Donna L. Robins, 71, passed away April 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, James Cornelius and Dorothy Hite and brother, James J. Hite. Loving mother to her children, Danny (Maureen), David (Michael) and Sam (Lori) Robins. Also survived by brother, Michael J. Hite (available); sister, Jean Ann D'Andrea; sister-in-law, Sandra Hite-Anderson; grandchildren, Brittany, Spencer, Emerson, Brennan, Bailee,...
Mary E Claffey
Apr 14, 2014
Mary E. Claffey, 80 of Columbus, passed away at her residence on April 14, 2014. Born on May 21, 1933 to the late Monte and Virginia Taylor. Retired from St. Ritas Nursing Home and Arbors West. In her free time she loved to go to Bingo. Preceded in death by husband Harry E. Claffey, daughter Rebecca Fairchild and grandson Scott...
Paul Johanneman
Apr 14, 2014
Paul Johanneman, 97 of Orient, passed away at Mt. Carmel West on April 14, 2014. Born on January 30, 1917 in Newport, KY. Paul retired after 30 years from General Motors in 1977. Survived by children Richard (Sandra Adkins) Johanneman and Carol Conley, grandchildren Ryan (Sophia) Johanneman, Chad (Kristen) Johanneman, Jennifer (Jim) Stith, Christine Walters, great grandchildren Ema, Max and...
Barry B. Mertz
Apr 14, 2014
Barry B. Mertz, son of Donald and Katherine Mertz died April 14, 2014. Survived by his wife, Marie Jarvis-Mertz and his brother Bruce Mertz. Barry is also survived by children, Victor, Linda, Beth, and David; and grandchildren, Andrea, Jessica, Zachary, and Gene. Barry served his country as a Marine for 30 years and retired as a Gunny. Barry was a...
Julie L.(Byerly) Watson
Apr 13, 2014
Julie (Byerly) Watson, 54, of Galloway, OH, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2014 after a long struggle with genetic liver disease. She was a graduate of Westland High School and Springfield Community Nursing School. She worked as an RN at Doctor's Hospital and Ohio Health HomeReach for many years. Beloved daughter of Katie Byerly and...
Victor Urbano
Apr 13, 2014
Victor L. Urbano, 95, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at The Rehab and Healthcare of Gahanna. He was born September 4, 1918 in Columbus, son of the late Frank and Maria Picco Urbano. In addition to his parents, Victor was preceded in death by his grandson, Steven Jennings; brothers, Tornino, Sylvester and Gus Urbano; sisters, Irma Morlani,...
Robert Gabbert Sr.
Apr 12, 2014
Robert L. Gabbert, Sr., 84, passed away April 12, 2014 in Orange Park, FL. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Marie; and brother, Bill. Survived by wife of 59 years, Rita (Cruse); children, Bob Jr., Larry (Robin) and Keith (Douglis); 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation Friday, April 18, 2014 from 5-8...
Merle Anderson
Apr 12, 2014
Merle "Tiny" Anderson, 68, passed away April 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Allard and Mildred Anderson; sisters, Betty and Marjorie; and brothers, Bob, Dave and Carl. Tiny is survived by children, Allard (Tyna) Anderson, Tracey (Rodnie) Waugh and Carl (Tonita) Anderson; sister, Sue; grandchildren, Michael, Katie, Amanda, Taylor, Noah, Caitlin, Erica, Jacob, Jordan and Maxwell; great-grandchildren,...
Danny L. Ginther
Apr 12, 2014
Danny L. Ginther, 70, of Grove City, OH, passed away on April 12, 2014. Survived by wife, Vandora, children, Donna (Randy) Bogue, Danny Ginther Jr., Steve (Jolene) Ginther, Angela (James) Herb, step-mother, Madeline Whaley, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Monday, April 14, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City,...
Raymond Lee Harper
Apr 12, 2014
Raymond Lee Harper, 67, of Columbus, OH, passed away April 12, 2014. He was born on February 26, 1947 to Lyle and Lola (McGuire) Harper and they preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are his brother, Jim. Surviving family includes, daughters, Aleeta (David) Cox, Hallie (David) Madison, siblings, Sandra (Richard) Cupp, Kathy (Tom) Tatman, Mary Sellers, Paul...
Kevin A. Massie
Apr 12, 2014
Kevin A. Massie, 44, of Nelsonville, OH, passed away April 12, 2014. He was born on January 16, 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Judith Massie. Surviving family includes, daughter, Judith G. Dye, siblings, Dawn (Gary) Pierce, Jeff Todd, Tina Boling, Greg Massie, Richard (Michelle) Massie, Scott Massie, Kimberly (Patrick) Fagan and many nieces and...
Harley N. Murray
Apr 12, 2014
Harley N. Murray, 80, of Columbus, OH, passed away April 12, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Mary (Farmer) Murray, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving family includes, sister, Patty, children, Neal Murray, Kay (Marvin) Webb, Kim (Rob) Nicholson, Brian (Melissa) Murray, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Per...
Ronnie Lee Pickens (Kackley)
Apr 11, 2014
Ronnie Lee Pickens (Kackley), 68, was taken suddenly away from us on April 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Verna Prince. Ronnie is survived by children, Ron Jon Lee Kackley, Richey Eugene Kackley and Raquel Lucille (Brian) Kackley-Hinkle; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Member of Vietnam Veterans MC and was a Teamster Member for Local Union 284....
Francis Thea Thompson
Apr 11, 2014
Francis "Tom" Thea Thompson, 90, passed away on April 11, 2014. He was born on July 6, 1923. He was a veteran serving from 1942-46 in the Navy and the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis T. and Thelma Thompson, brother, Billy Owen Thompson, daughter, Dixie Kinkead. Surviving family includes, wife, Myrtle, children, Susan Haag, Gloria...
Janet M. Tilley
Apr 11, 2014
Janet Tilley, 72, passed away April 11, 2014. She was born on October 13, 1941. Janet was retired from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections after 30 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul L. Tilley, mother, Mary (Easterday) Tilley, brother-in-law, Jerry Swim, and her dog Benz. Surviving family includes children, Kenneth Tilley, James (Lisa) Tackett,...
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