Obituaries
Nancy Jane Gantz
Oct 24, 2014
Nancy Jane Gantz, 86 of Columbus, passed away at Columbus Colony Elderly Care (CCEC), on October 24, 2014. Born on July 19, 1928 to the late Herbert and Matilda Anderson in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by daughter Mary Burris. Survived by husband of 66 years Robert Gantz, Sr., children Robert L. (Lani) Gantz, Jr, Terry (Michael-Deceased) Hanson, Tina (Jeff)...
Hazel Marie Jenkins
Oct 23, 2014
OBITUARYHazel M. Jenkins, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, left her earthly home in the early morning hours on October 23, 2014, surrounded by her family at Wexner Heritage Village. She was welcomed into her heavenly home by those who preceded her in death, husband William A. Jenkins, parents John and Adeline Tomlinson, seven brothers and one sister. She is survived by...
Donna J. Corwin
Oct 22, 2014
Donna J. Corwin, 82, passed away October 22, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Hazel Mitchell; husband, Charles S. Corwin; and sister, Barbara D. Mitchell. Donna is survived by children, Pamela (Lloyd) Dalton, P. Stephen (Eileen) Corwin and Teri (Rory) Averill; grandchildren, Kenny (Clara) Corwin, Kimberly (Pedro) Ayala, Amanda (Tony) Graham, Ryan (Adam)...
Sarah M Compton
Oct 22, 2014
Sarah M. Compton, 55 of Columbus, OH, passed away at The Manor of Whitehall on October 22, 2014. Born on March 3, 1959 to Harold Greathouse and the late Patricia (Shahi) Greathouse in Columbus, OH. Survived by husband of 14 years Kermit Compton, sons Kevin (Marisa), Kenneth (Amy) and Todd Edwards, grandchildren Owen, Ashtin, Jennifer, Makayla, Savannah and Kennedy, brothers...
Regina Miller
Oct 20, 2014
Regina Mae Miller, 69, passed away October 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Peachie Hill; husband, Floyd Miller; and brother, Terry Hill. Regina is survived by siblings, Mona Milam, Larry (Bev) Hill and Karen (Rick) Holly; and many nieces and nephews. She worked at DCSC for 30 years. Per Regina's wishes, private services will be...
Anna Carbone
Oct 20, 2014
Anna Carbone was escorted by her guardian angel, Saint Cecelia, to her heavenly reward on October 20, 2014. Anna, who would have been 100 years old, next September, had been ill recently and died of natural causes. Anna, a true West Virginia coal miner's daughter was born in coal camp No. 9 (near Farmington, WV), raised in coal camp No....
Dica O'Dea
Oct 20, 2014
Dica M. O'Dea "Pat", 96 of West Jefferson, passed away at her residence on October 20, 2014. Born on August 12, 1918 to the late William and Mabel (Shinn) Cossin in Mason County, WV. Survived by son Timothy (Patty) O'Dea, grandchildren Tina (Pat) Davis and Bryan McDavid, great granddaughter Maddie Davis, sisters Lee Mason, Betty Henry and Carol Sayer, many...
Waldean Porter
Oct 20, 2014
Waldean Porter, 79, of Westerville formerly of Detroit, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born September 1, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late John Robinson and Rosa Lee Burkes-Robinson. In addition to her parents, Waldean was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Porter. She is survived by her daughters,...
Shirley M Easterday
Oct 19, 2014
Shirley M. Easterday, 75 of Columbus, OH, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on October 19, 2014. Born on July 5, 1939 to the late Virgil VanHoose and Dorothy Sowards in Columbus, OH. Survived by daughters Linda Biser (Easterday) and Brenda (Steve) Gleich, grandchildren Joshua, Mandy, Mitchell, Steven and Dustin, great grandson Kyle. Preceded in death by...
Kathy Weaver
Oct 19, 2014
Kathy Weaver, 64, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Altercare of Canal Winchester. She was born August 24, 1950 in Manila, Arkansas, daughter of the late Miles and Mary Hicks Weaver. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her brother, Skip Weaver. She is survived by her children, Ami (Matt) Stewart, Steve (Christina...
Michael Christopher Beaver, Ii
Oct 18, 2014
Michael Christopher Beaver, II, infant son of Michael Christopher Beaver and Amanda Cuckler, passed from this life on October 18, 2014, after a courageous lifelong battle. Born on November 4, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Along with his parents, Michael is survived by sisters Nevaeha, Anastashia, Destiny and Alexia Beaver, grandmother Dawn Cuckler, great grandfathers Dave Wahrer and Ron Erlenbach, great...
Joseph Patrick Mccann
Oct 18, 2014
Joseph Patrick McCann, 76 years of age. He went to rest Saturday morning, October 18, 2014 after a courageous 25 year battle with cancer. Joe retired after 41 years with the Columbus Showcase Company, in Columbus, OH. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan and loved the Ohio State Buckeyes. Born March 4th, 1938 in Columbus, OH to the...
Robert L. Cox
Oct 18, 2014
Robert L. (Bob) Cox, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on October 18th. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his precious beagles, Millie and Daisy; three sisters, twin, Rebecca (Charles) Miller, Martha (Tom) Foy, and Shirley Wingo; several nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, three...
Lauralee G. Campbell
Oct 17, 2014
Lauralee Campbell, 77 of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17, 2014. Lauralee was born on August 14, 1937, to Russell and Arlene (Lane) Jones and is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sonny Jones; former husband, Nelson Slaughter. Survivors include her husband, Scott Campbell; sons, Mark and Sean Slaughter; grandchildren, Audrey Evans, Emilee Slaughter and Mitchell Slaughter plus...
Rhodia M. Washington
Oct 16, 2014
Rhodia M. Washington, 77 of Granville, OH and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Rhodia was born in Heidelberg, MS on January 31, 1937 to James and Marthenia (Samson) Arrington and is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eva Graves; brothers, George, Richard and Edward Arrington. She is survived by her...
Rev. Thomasp. Faiella
Oct 15, 2014
Rev. Thomas P. Faiella, 57, of Grove City, OH, passed away on October 16, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Aroma Faiella. Surviving family includes wife Carol; children: Benjamin, Noelle (Chad) Townsend, Jason, Darcy; grandson: Roland Townsend; siblings: Doug (Shirley), Debra (Larry) Dove, Julie (Steve) Wise and many...
Pearl Skinner
Oct 15, 2014
Izetta Pearl (Kern) Skinner, 88, passed away at Columbus Healthcare Center on October 15, 2014. Born November 5, 1925 in Weston, WV to David and Rosa Propst Kern. Pearl married Robert "Bob" Skinner in 1951 and came to Columbus on Dec. 1st of that year. Pearl was preceded in death by parents; husband; three brothers and one sister.Survived by sisters,...
Robert Holycross
Oct 15, 2014
Robert Brook Holycross, 76, of Grove City, OH passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in the presence of the Lord and his devoted wife and children. He was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ernest and Marjory Holycross. Bob attended North High School and Reynoldsburg High School, plus OSU (Go Bucks!) and Otterbein University. He more recently...
Donjala Hawkins
Oct 15, 2014
Donjala Glen Hawkins, 56, passed away October 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by father, Donald Hawkins. Donjala is survived by mother, Sonja Hawkins; son, Donald J. (Sarah) Hawkins; grandchildren, Cora and Addison; siblings, Colleen Lilly, Tammy Woolever, Robin Jackson, Sam Morris, Belinda Hall, Jean Hall and Debbie Salvito; aunt, Joyce Turner; uncle, Norby Hawkins; many nieces, nephews and...
Harry E. Rader Jr.
Oct 15, 2014
Harry E. Rader, Jr., age 77, a life-long resident of Mt. Sterling, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at his home with his family present. Born February 11, 1937 to the late Harry and Mary (Forrest) Rader in Blacklick, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Rader; children Sherry (Dave) Lewis, Patrick (Candy) Rader, Mike (Eileen) Rader;...
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