Obituaries
Esther King
Apr 9, 2012
Esther King, 81, of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1930, daughter of the late Charles Lloyd and Goldie Marie Conger Bullock. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Charles Ruh and son, Terry Eugene Ruh. She is survived by her husband, Harold...
Janetta Kraft
Apr 9, 2012
Janetta E. (MacBlane) Kraft, 83, went to be with the Lord April 9, 2012. She was born May 31, 1928 in Columbus, to the late William and Elizabeth (Proffitt) MacBlane. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kraft Sr., and brother William MacBlane Jr. Janetta retired from the Franklin County Welfare Department, where she made many long lasting...
J. Aniceto Velazquez Carbajal
Apr 7, 2012
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Frank W. Decker Jr.
Apr 7, 2012
Frank W. Decker Jr. passed away Saturday morning, April 7, 2012 at 5:00 am at his home in Grove City, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ruby J. Decker; sister, Theda of Lakeview, Michigan; four children, Terry L. Decker, Debra K. Decker, Frank W. Decker III and David M. Decker; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Frank was a 20...
Randall Looker
Apr 7, 2012
Randall Carl Looker, 63, of Columbus, OH, entered Heaven Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Kobacker House, Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack. Randy is survived by his mother, Hazel; wife of 37 years, Joan; daughter, Christina; brothers, Terry (Annie) and Jerry (Brenda); nephew, Kyle and niece, Cherish. A private service will be held. The family...
James Lively
Apr 6, 2012
After a courageous battle against Cancer, on Friday April 6, 2012 James Alvin Lively made his journey home to be with loved ones that had passed before him. Preceding him in death was James mother Maude Lively (South Bend, Indiana), his father Johnny Lively (Birmingham, Alabama), Brothers Johnny Ray Lively and Charles Flora Jr. of South Bend, Indiana, and his...
Bob England
Apr 5, 2012
Bobbie Earl England, 77, went home to be with the Lord April 5, 2012. He was born, June 7, 1934 in Weeksbury, KY to Earl and Vertie (Sanders) England. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Eula (Sartin) England; brothers, Quentin and Lovell and sister, Joann Tackett. He is survived by his daughters, Sandy...
Teresa Cain
Apr 5, 2012
Teresa R. Cain, 41, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1970 in Wichita, KS. Teresa is survived by her mother, Lorraine Cain; sisters, Debra Writesel and Lori Gunther; special friends, Mary Corne, Heidi Baum and twelve nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Cain; sister,...
Judy Mcleese
Apr 5, 2012
Judy K. (Cooperrider) McLeese, 68, passed away after a brief illness, April 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by father, James J. Dozer; son, James Cooperrider and furry companion, Katy. Judy is survived by her mother, Dorothy Sloan; husband of 19 years, Nelson McLeese; children, Jeffrey (Tracy) Cooperrider, Julie (Bryan) Murphy, James McLeese and Deborah (Duane) Riley; sisters, Sharon...
Mary Judith"Judy" Oldfield
Apr 3, 2012
Mary Judith "Judy" Oldfield, 70, of Gahanna, OH, passed away on April 3, 2012. She was born on September 22, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard A. and Margaret Jean Thoma, daughter, Laurie Oldfield. Surviving family includes, children, Jeanne, Rick, Wendy, grandchildren, Jonathon, Sarah, Maggie, 4 brothers, 2 sisters. Visitation will be...
Arnold Anthony Pack
Apr 3, 2012
Arnold Anthony Pack, 52, of Columbus, OH passed away April 3, 2012. He was born on July 17, 1959 in Delbarton, WV. Surviving family includes, son, Arnold Anthony (Chrystal) Jr., daughter, Amanda Pack, father, Ermalee Pack, sisters, Evelyn (David) Burge-Dehl, Nancy Gibberson, brother, Bill Pack, grandchildren, Levi, Zack, Kyal and Jeremiah. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00pm, Friday,...
James Andrew Vasos
Apr 2, 2012
James Andrew Vasos, 87, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012.Born in Logans Port, IN, he was the son of the late Andrew Vasos and Parthanopy Valkanas Vasos. James was a US Air Force veteran and served during WWII, when he received a Bronze Star. He worked for the Franklin Press and was a member of the American...
Mark E Wigton
Apr 2, 2012
Mark E. Wigton, 59, Columbus, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in Ashland, OH on June 27, 1952, to Robert E. "Bob" and Kathleen (Bush) Wigton, and is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Wigton; wife, Annabella (Williams) Wigton; daughters, Heather Gray, Heidi Banks, Chabrea Wigton, Chayla...
Melvin Mettler Jr.
Apr 2, 2012
Melvin "Chip" Mettler Jr., 50, of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 He was born June 14, 1961 in Columbus. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Myers Mettler. He is survived by his father, Melvin Mettler Sr.; sister, Melanea (Nicolas) Alvarez; niece, Amanda (Ryan Snider) Alvarez. Visitation will be Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 PM...
Mary A. Dodge
Apr 1, 2012
Mary A. Dodge, 87, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012. Mary was born in Columbus, OH on August 26, 1924, to the late Jesse W. and Blanche (Warner) Fetters and is also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dodge. She is survived by caring friends and relatives. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 12:00 PM with...
Edward Ellis
Apr 1, 2012
Edward Ellis, 86, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2012. He was born in Proctorville, OH on April 22, 1925. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Edward was co-founder and retired from General Scale Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virgie (Black) Ellis, wife, Olyne (Lehman) Ellis and sister, Eloise Holton. Surviving...
Dorothy B. Spencer
Mar 31, 2012
Dorothy B. Spencer, 90, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012. Dorothy was born in Columbus, OH on October 9, 1921, to Issac A. and Adolia (Confare) Greshel and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harleth "Hank" Spencer; daughter, Carol Spencer; brothers, Arthur and Altman Greshel.Survivors include her sons, Jack (Debra) Spencer, Jon (Donna) Spencer, Jim (Vera) Spencer; grandchildren,...
Lois V. Onifer
Mar 29, 2012
Lois V. Onifer, 78, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born in Wheeling on April 9, 1933, to the late Robert and Helen (Kettler) Gilson and is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Calderone and Janine L. Onifer; sons, Joseph W. (Melanie) Onifer, Jr; brother, Charles "Bud" Gilson; grandchildren, Michael Calderone,...
Alice Penwell
Mar 28, 2012
Alice Penwell, 84, of Westerville, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at St. Ann's. She was born August 26, 1927 in Columbus, daughter of the late Cleve and Delia Warren Miller. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Penwell; brothers, Ed, Buddy and Ray Miller; sisters, Geneva Miller and Ruth McCurry. She is...
Carolyne Peterson
Mar 27, 2012
Carolyne J. "Bonnie" Peterson, age 97, passed away on March 27, 2012 at Highbanks Care Center in Worthington, Ohio. Born November 11, 1914 in Youngstown to George and Martha Ludt Murberger, Carolyne graduated from Boardman High School, class of '33. After graduation she joined a dance troupe in New York that toured Europe for 6 months, appearing for 2 months...
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