Obituaries

Phil C. Smith

Phil C. Smith

Jan 26, 2013

Phil C. Smith, age 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was born August 7, 1931. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Alice Smith. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; daughters, Brenda Smith and Deb Kessler; son, Phil E. Smith; sister, Ruth Beckwith; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Phil was employed at Kroger...

Janis C. Nusser

Janis C. Nusser

Jan 26, 2013

Janis C. Nusser, age 62, passed away, unexpectedly, at home, on Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was born January 5, 1951 in Indianapolis to Eben and Florence Dunkin of Indianapolis. In addition to her parents, she is survived by husband, Paul Nusser of Grove City, OH; brother, Zach (Carol) Dunkin of Indianapolis; uncle, Larry (Cheryl) Dunkin of Greenwood, IN; son,...

Charles R. Paul

Charles R. Paul

Jan 26, 2013

Charles R. Paul, 76, of Grove City, OH, passed away January 26, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Marie and parents, Charles L. and Flora Paul. Surviving family includes, children, Robin (Robbie) Miller, Robert (Susie) Paul, David (Kyong Suk) Paul, Rodney Paul, Elsie (Jon) McCoy, Charles Paul, 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held...

Robert Lee Riley Sr.

Robert Lee Riley Sr.

Jan 25, 2013

Robert L. Riley Sr., 84, passed away January 25, 2013. He was born on October 30, 1928. He enjoyed all sports especially baseball. He was an excellent pitcher and enjoyed umpiring as well. He is preceded by his wife, Patricia R. (McEneany) Riley and parents, Marion and Bernice Riley. Surviving family includes, children, Kathleen McClain, Robert (Pat) Riley Jr., Michael...

Roy Hamilton

Roy Hamilton

Jan 25, 2013

In loving memory of Roy L. Hamilton, 68, who passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Kobacker House after a long courageous battle with cancer.Born May 9, 1944 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Claude P. and Evelyn Hamilton. Survived by sons, Roy P. (Teresa) Hamilton, John R. (Tammi) Hamilton, James (Trena) Hamilton, Robert Hamilton and their mother, Bev Hamilton;...

Allen Shepard Jr.

Allen Shepard Jr.

Jan 23, 2013

Allen Jr. "Nubby", age 45, of Columbus, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Mary (Bundy) Shepard. Survived by sister, Sylvia (John) Horvath of Johnstown. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pastor Richard Jones Jr. and Oscar McClung for their friendship and guidance in Allen's life and also...

Clifford Irvin

Clifford Irvin

Jan 22, 2013

Clifford F. Irvin, 70, of Vero Beach, Florida and Johnstown, Ohio; formerly of Newark, Ohio passed away suddenly Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 at Ohio State University Medical Center after a 14 month courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was born August 4, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a 1960 graduate of Olentangy High School and worked for 37 years as...

Sandra K. Ball

Sandra K. Ball

Jan 22, 2013

Sandra K. Ball, age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hester Jean Boswell and sons, Jerry and Kyle. She is survived by her soul mate, Roy A. Mills; her cat, Baby and special friends, Tammy (Richard) Gearhart, Jenny (Phil) Becher and Bill Ramsey....

Homer B. Willoughby

Homer B. Willoughby

Jan 21, 2013

Homer B. Willoughby, born July 30, 1933, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Mount Carmel Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Hawes; father, Basil Willoughby; sister, Silvia Klott and granddaughter, Amy Willoughby. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma Willoughby; sister, Sue Bowles; 6 children, 10 grandchildren, 13...

Robert D. Franklin

Robert D. Franklin

Jan 21, 2013

Robert D. "Bob" Franklin, 74, passed away January 21, 2013. He was born May 26, 1938. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Nelle Franklin. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Helen; children, Russell Wilson, Janae (Levi Maxwell) Wilson and Michael (Jana) Wilson; sister, Donna (Bob) Russell and grandson, Byron Wilson. Bob served...

Betty Knox

Betty Knox

Jan 21, 2013

Betty Eve Knox, 90, passed away at her home on January 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Evan; son, Jay and grandson, Adam, proudly serving his country in Iraq. Betty is survived by children, Lee (Cookie) of Corpus Christi, TX, Beth Ann of Galloway; siblings, Richard and Phil Cox of AZ; and grandchildren, Tony of Hilliard and...

Richard E. Sanfillipo

Richard E. Sanfillipo

Jan 20, 2013

Richard E. "Richie" Sanfillipo, 57, Johnstown, passed Sunday, January 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Richie was born in Columbus, OH on September 3, 1955, to Richard L. Sanfillipo and Susan Fitch and is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Sam and Ruth Sanfillipo. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Joanne (Dials) Sanfillipo; children, Damian, Ariss...

Shane Humphrey

Shane Humphrey

Jan 20, 2013

Shane A. Humphrey, 33, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born January 19, 1980 in Columbus, son of Herbert Humphrey and Brenda Heine. In addition to his parents, Shane is survived by his wife, Tamara Tullis Humphrey; daughters, Nicole and Leah Humphrey; brothers, Scott (Patty) Humphrey and Shannon (Vicki) Humphrey and Harvey...

Melissa Hill

Melissa Hill

Jan 20, 2013

Melissa K. Hill, 42, passed away January 20, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Anna and Jack; brothers, Jeff and Steve; sisters, Sherri, Beth, Lori and Lisa; daughter, Brittany (Mitch); grandchildren, Hayden and Annie; as well as other family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 4-7 pm at...

Bill Hale

Bill Hale

Jan 20, 2013

HALE Bill Hale, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2013. He was born September 9, 1928, in Martin County, Kentucky. He was a loving and giving husband, father, and grandfather known for his devotion to his family. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 34 years, and was a member...

Ceola Little

Ceola Little

Jan 19, 2013

Ceola Little, 91, passed away January 19, 2013. She was born on January 6, 1922. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Elmer Lewis and Sarah Ellen (Martin) Lewis, husband, Henry Little, son-in-law, Rev. John M. Dawson, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Surviving family includes, daughter, Sally Dawson, granddaughters, Melissa (Kirk) Martin, Mary M. (Jerry) Johnson, and Sarah...

Lessie Blackburn

Lessie Blackburn

Jan 19, 2013

Lessie W. Blackburn, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2013 after suffering from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Valley Head, AL and moved to the Akron area in 1946. She was a real estate agent for several years before retiring to FL in 1979. Shortly after moving, she decided she wasn't ready for retirement and worked part...

Lawrence "Jim" Frank

Lawrence "Jim" Frank

Jan 19, 2013

Lawrence "Jim" Frank, 79, long time resident of Grove City, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was an Eagle Scout, proud graduate of OSU, veteran of the US Air Force and retired from Newfield Publications. Survived by wife of 56 years, Gayle and lots of loving family. At Jim's request, there will be no visitation or services. Messages of...

Michael Chambers

Michael Chambers

Jan 19, 2013

Michael A. Chambers, 55, passed away at Kobacker House on January 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Frank; wife, Terry; sister, Paula and grandsons, Travis and Trent. Michael is survived by his mother, Mary; sisters, Pam (Don) Righter and Mary Lou Ryan; brothers, Paul "Bill", Frank Jr., and Robert (Helen); daughter, Rachel; her children, Nikki...

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Jan 18, 2013

Mark Everett Jones, 53, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He was born August 23, 1959 in Columbus. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Ralph D. Jones; brother, Greg Jones; sister, Julie Beth Jones; stepdaughter, Nicky Grimmett. He is survived by his wife, Janney; sons, Mark Jr. (Liz), Rodney (Heather) and Bret...

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