Obituaries
Dr. Kennethl. Hollenbeck
Mar 24, 2013
Dr. Kenneth L. Hollenbeck, 92, died peacefully at home in Minerva Park, Sunday, March 24, 2013, following a short illness. Dr. Hollenbeck was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 13, 1920, to the late Lloyd Louis Hollenbeck and Elizabeth R. Driscoll. He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, NY and received his B.S. from Hampden-Sydney College in Va....
Paul L Vanatta
Mar 23, 2013
On Saturday, March 23, 2013, Paul VanAtta left this world to be with our Lord and Savior. He is reunited in Heaven with his parents, Ray and Mildred, and sister Carol. Born in Columbus in 1950, Paul was a mechanic by trade, but an inventor at heart. Paul had a passion for keeping God's house in excellent condition, and had...
Sherri M. Madison
Mar 22, 2013
Sherri Meuser Madison, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Michelle Madison. Sherri is survived by her father, Kenneth Meuser; mother, Leota Clawson; daughters, Danielle (Jon) Reed, Darci Umstead; brothers, Donald (Tracey) Meuser and Kenneth Meuser; sisters, Jennifer Meuser and Terina (Jeff) Stewart; 5 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins...
Phyllis Pypiak
Mar 21, 2013
Phyllis Pypiak, 95, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Forrest Hills Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 15, 1918 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Antoni and Sophie Mikowoz. Phyllis was known as a "Jill of all trades". She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. In addition to her...
Connie S. (Bookhamer-Wilson) Leadstrom
Mar 21, 2013
Connie S. Leadstrom, 58, Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Connie was born in Columbus, OH on February 23, 1955, to John and Betty (Wolfe) Bookhamer and is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Haley O'Neal; nephew, Jeremy Roberts. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Leadstrom; daughters, Heather Hines and Amber...
Ruth A. Bates
Mar 19, 2013
Ruth A. Bates, 67, of Columbus, OH, passed away March 19, 2013. She was born in Chillicothe, OH on January 16, 1946. She was employed by L.D. Management for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Ryan and brother, Gary Ryan. Surviving family includes, children, Bill (Kim) Bates, Lisa Jordan, Pam (Charlie) Hawkins,...
Joseph Planicka
Mar 18, 2013
Joseph J. Planicka, age 82, passed away March 18, 2013. Born May 13, 1930 in Holasovice, Czechoslovakia, Joseph was the eldest of three children. In 1948 he left for Germany and lived two years in a refugee camp to escape the communism in Czechoslovakia. In 1951 he immigrated to the United States. He served four years in the United States...
Thomas Epp
Mar 17, 2013
Thomas "Tom" Edward Epp, 61, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born August 3, 1951 in Columbus, son of the late Harry and Lucille Hartley Epp. Tom enjoyed music, playing guitar and sharing the world through his photography. He is survived by his wife, Barb "Cindy" Woodall Epp; sons, Donald Gorey and...
Robert L. Johnson Jr.
Mar 17, 2013
Robert L. Johnson Jr., passed away at his residence on March 17, 2013. He was born September 23, 1957 to Wilma and Robert L. Johnson Sr. Preceded in passing by his father, Robert and his grandparents, Clarence and Sarah Johnson and John and Thelma Deibert. Surviving loved ones include mother, Wilma Johnson; son, William (Landa) Johnson; daughter, Jennifer Johnson; sister,...
Steven M. Watrous
Mar 16, 2013
Steven M. "Shades" Watrous, age 55, of Groveport, passed away March 16, 2013. He was born April 9, 1957 in Columbus, OH. Steven was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Ruth Ortman. He is survived by parents, Patricia (Bob) Jones and Robert (Carol) Watrous; brothers, Ron (Jeanne), Bob (Kathy) and...
Paul Poole
Mar 16, 2013
Paul "Gary" Poole, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1940 in Lancaster, son of the late Paul E. and Mamie E. Monson Poole. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Edwin C. and Marty J. Huber. He was a 1958 graduate...
Mary E. Balling
Mar 16, 2013
Mary E. Balling, age 84, passed away March 16, 2013. She was born September 2, 1928. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Anna Mary Woodford. She is survived by her loving husband, Floyd R. Balling I; children, Harry B. (Janelle) Balling, Delbert E. (Debbie) Balling, LuAnne (Harold) Stone, Floyd R. (Laura) Balling II and LaVilla (John)...
Richard A. Nolan
Mar 15, 2013
Richard A. Nolan "Rick", 66, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. Rick was born in Columbus, OH on August 26, 1946, to Robert and Ann (Hultz) Nolan and is survived by his daughter, Rachael Nolan; sister, Carol; brothers, Dennis, Jim and Pat Nolan; grandchildren, Sebastian and Kaleb; long time love and companion, Linda Nolan; nieces, nephews and many friends. Rick...
Patricia Lynne Davis
Mar 15, 2013
Patricia Lynne Davis passed from this life on March 15, 2013. Born October 30, 1956. Preceded in death by father, Gerald B. Davis. Survived by mother, Shirley M. Davis; partner of 19 years, Sarah J, Climer; brothers, Kenneth A. Davis (Laurean) and Richard W. Davis; sisters, Nancy L. Hestand (Bud) and Julie A. Brown (Steve); many nieces and nephews. Among...
Irene Davis
Mar 14, 2013
Irene Davis, 73, Columbus, passed away March 14, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born in Middlefield Twp in Geauga, County to Crist C. and Ada (Schrock) Miller and is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ada Miller, Esther Miller, Sarah Miller and Fannie Baumgardner. Survivors include her husband, Edward A. Davis; daughters, Deborah Lynn Davis and...
Iona Mae Jones
Mar 14, 2013
Iona M. Jones, age 86, passed away March 14, 2013. She was born November 10, 1926 in Warren, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Vangieson; husband, Walden Jones; son, Danny Chinn and many siblings. Iona is survived by her children, Ruth McGuire, Patricia (Timothy) O'Dea, Jimmy (Peggy) Chinn, Renee (Rod) Ioson, Gloria Chinn and...
Orville Homer
Mar 13, 2013
Orville Homer, 66, of Columbus, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at his home. Born August 2, 1946 in Columbus to the late Ern and Ruth Homer.Orville served in the US Army in Vietnam. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sandy; daughters, Sherry (John) Wiggins; Wendy (Ken) Hamilton; grandchildren, John and Jack Wiggins, Kennedy Lee and Kayden...
Nellie Irene Cline
Mar 13, 2013
Nellie Irene Cline, 73, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born February 9, 1940 in Noble County, daughter of the late Fred Davis and Sarah Lou Celia Davis. She was retired from Nationwide Insurance with 34 years of service. Nellie is survived by her sons Jerry L. Cline of...
Marvin Schultz
Mar 12, 2013
George Marvin Schultz, 83, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013.Marvin served in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from Columbus City School System after 30 years of teaching. Long time member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by wife, Sally. Survived by daughters, Amy (Ken) Forrester, Beth (Philip) Bienko, and...
Custer W. Meek
Mar 12, 2013
Custer W. "Bud" Meek, age 82, passed away March 12, 2013. He was born June 12, 1930 in Louisa, KY. Bud was preceded in death by loving wife, Fannie Mae; parents, Hubert Meek and Molly Clarkson; siblings, Carrie, Judy and Bennie. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Larry) Church and Donna (Lee) Atkins; sister, Dorothy (Dennis) Diamond; grandchildren, Nikki...
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