Obituaries

William Willard

William Willard

Mar 22, 2014

William "Bill" Willard, 67, passed away March 22, 2014. He was born on November 2, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Martha Willard, siblings, Charles Willard, Nellie Sleath, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter. Surviving family includes, wife, Joan, children, Eddie, Ronald, Charlotte, grandchildren, Heather, Devin, Jennifer, Joshua, and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from...

James Kneisley

James Kneisley

Mar 22, 2014

James "Terry" Kneisley, 69, passed away at his home on March 22, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was born on January 22, 1945 to Robert and Francis Kneisley in Columbus, OH.Terry is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by many loving friends including life long friend Don Mosley, and several relatives, including his cousin whom he never...

The Rev.Charlesf."Chuck" Cooley

The Rev.Charlesf."Chuck" Cooley

Mar 21, 2014

The Rev. Charles F. (Chuck) Cooley, 95, died at 10 p.m. March 21, 2014, at Otterbein Cridersville.He was born June 27, 1918, in Ashtabula to Merrill F. and Nelle E. Copeland Cooley, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 28, 1942, he married (Martha) Louise Knipper, who died Jan. 26, 2009.He was a United Methodist pastor, having been director of...

David Joseph Pritchard

David Joseph Pritchard

Mar 21, 2014

David Joseph Pritchard, 54, passed away on March 21, 2014 in Lima, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 13, 1959 to Benjamin and Carol (Morris) Pritchard in Columbus, OH. David is preceded in death by his father; and brother, Shane E. Pritchard.He is survived by his children, Courtney and Sadie Pritchard; grandson, Noah Castillo; mother,...

George Lee Pappas

George Lee Pappas

Mar 21, 2014

George Lee Pappas, 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was born on June 28, 1943 to Spiros and Margaret (Ringler) Pappas in Massillon, OH. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Tammy (Tim O'Hearn) Pappas, Renee (Dave) Schoenung, Jason (Julie) Pappas, Faith Gehring,...

Clara "Kay"M. Shotts (Kaeppner)

Clara "Kay"M. Shotts (Kaeppner)

Mar 21, 2014

Shotts (Kaeppner)Clara "Kay" M. (Kaeppner) Shotts , 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away March 21, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 22, 1927 to the late George and Emilie (Schober) Kaeppner in Columbus, Ohio. Clara loved to swim; had a passion for animals-especially dogs; enjoyed 50 plus years with her card club...

Nancy M. Holley

Nancy M. Holley

Mar 21, 2014

Nancy M. Holley, 75, passed away March 21, 2014. She was born on September 17, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, parents, Robert and Ethyl Dial and sister, Sue Ramey. Surviving family includes children, Beverly (Tim) Adkins, James (Tammy) Holley, Betty (Thomas) Cluff, Christopher Holley, 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, siblings, Gracie Webb, Sharon Jeffers, special daughters-in-law,...

Carl Bailey

Carl Bailey

Mar 21, 2014

Carl "Bud" Bailey, 70, passed away March 21, 2014. He was born on April 2, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Bailey and Betty Loucks. Surviving family includes, wife, Patty, children, Chris (John) Zarnosky, Ron (Diane) Bailey, grandchildren, Adam Bailey, Andrew and Jason Zarnosky, Kyle and Kayden Bailey, great-grandchild, Grayson Bailey. A gathering of family and...

Todd Joseph Cumer

Todd Joseph Cumer

Mar 20, 2014

Todd Joseph Cumer, 16, passed away on March 20, 2014 in Gahanna, OH. He was born on October 21, 1997 in Erie, PA.Todd is survived by his mother, Tricia (Dan) Lawson of Columbus, OH; father, Roger (Tara) Cumer of Washington, PA; two brothers, Ryan Cumer and Jackson Toland; grandparents, Joseph and Patricia Lawson of Erie, PA and Howard and Linda...

Leowrinzia Jackson

Leowrinzia Jackson

Mar 19, 2014

Leowrinzia Jackson, 65, passed away March 19, 2014. He was born on August 24, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Sarah Jackson, sister, Dorothy (Paul) Ellis, brothers, Jewell Jackson Jr., John D. Bland. Surviving family includes, wife, Phyllis, children, Felicia (Kevin) Adams, Rhonda (Derek) Carroll, Kathy Jackson, Lorenzo (Jobina) Jackson, Juan Stewart, Shana Stewart, Seffra...

William Mattern

William Mattern

Mar 18, 2014

William "Bill" Mattern, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was born on January 8, 1931 in Hollidaysburg, PA to Glenn and Annabelle (Shinafelt) Mattern. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Mattern; and sister, Marjorie Mumaugh.He is survived by daughter, Valerie (Mark) McKenzie; son, Jeffrey (Kate) Mattern; grandchildren, Becky (Matt) Mothersbaugh,...

Richard P. Hedge

Richard P. Hedge

Mar 18, 2014

Richard Hedge, 82, passed away March 18, 2014. He was born on July 16, 1931. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborn, during the Korean Conflict. Richard was also a lifelong member of Iron Workers Local 172. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ova and Mabel Hedge, siblings, Bob and Jeannette. Surviving family includes,...

Florence Earnest

Florence Earnest

Mar 17, 2014

Florence A. "Flo" Earnest, 73, of Columbus, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born August 6, 1940 in Columbus, daughter of the late Donald and Agnes Foster Gallagher. In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald, David and Jim Gallagher. She is survived by her husband, Phil Earnest;...

Steven D. Speakman

Steven D. Speakman

Mar 17, 2014

Steven D. Speakman, 33, of Ashville, OH passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 17, 2014. Steven was born in Columbus, OH on September 5, 1980, to Keith D. Speakman and Evelyn R. (Kuykendall) Speakman Dudley and is preceded in death by a brother, Michael Speakman and step-mother, Valerie (Snyder) Speakman.Survivors include his wife, Jennalee (Laferty) Speakman; sons, Layne and Aaron Speakman;...

Clifford Sapp

Clifford Sapp

Mar 16, 2014

Clifford "Shorty" Sapp, 77, passed away on March 16, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was born on May 10, 1936 to William and Halley Sapp in Bartlett, OH. Cliff is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucy, May, Helen, and Marge; and brother, William.He is survived by his kids, Clifford E. Sapp II, and Carl E. Sapp; granddaughter Wendy...

James Martin

James Martin

Mar 14, 2014

James "Jamie" Martin, 38, of Westerville. He was born July 28, 1975 in Port Washington, N.Y., son of Jim and Lorraine Martin. In addition to his parents, James is survived by his son, Reece Martin; brother, Mike Martin and his wife, Stacie (Sullivan) Martin; nieces, Andrea, Katherine, Amber and other extended family. Visitation will be Thursday, March 20, 2014 from...

Richard J Mulvany

Richard J Mulvany

Mar 14, 2014

Richard Jack Mulvany passed away March 14, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grove City, Ohio on June 10, 1936. Graduated from Grove City High School 1955, retired as a licensed insurance agent. Preceded in death by parents Elvin and Mona Mulvany, son Michael Loren Mulvany. Survived by wife of 59 years, Patricia...

Edna M. Strawser

Edna M. Strawser

Mar 14, 2014

Edna M. Strawser, 78, of Groveport, OH passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. Edna was born in Fraziers Bottom, WV on December 31, 1935, to John R. and Fannie (Legg) Smith and is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Olia Pearl Webb, Nellie Irene Mullins, Lillian Crabtree and Velsia Virginia Carrico; brother, Randall Odell Smith. Survivors include her husband...

Eugene Kepler Sr.

Eugene Kepler Sr.

Mar 14, 2014

Eugene Kepler Sr., "Geno, The Flower and Daylily Man", 84, of Grove City, passed on to be with his Savior, Friday, March 14, 2014. Eugene was born to the late Emmett & Anna (Killsworth) Kepler on February 16, 1930. He just celebrated his 84th birthday with his family. He was a member of Evangel Temple in Columbus, OH. He sold...

Jan Bue

Jan Bue

Mar 13, 2014

Jan A. Bue, 78 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on March 13, 2014. Born on May 30, 1935 to the late Lester and Geraldine Bue in Pleasantville, PA. Jan served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964. He retired from Central Ohio Electric. Survived by wife of 55 years Patricia Bue,...

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