Obituaries
Francis Race Harder
Jan 31, 2013
Francis Race Harder, 82, born February 18, 1930 in Wilkesville, Ohio passed away January 31, 2013 at the Amazing Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio.Preceded in death by his parents, Orvil F. & Hylah M. Harder; sister, Emma Lavenia Headley; nephew, Rocky Blankenship. Survived by his beautiful wife of 58 years, JoAnn Harder; beloved dog; Charlie; children, Beverly Harder, Jim "Randy" Harder,...
Marianne Temple
Jan 31, 2013
Marianne Temple, 82, passed away January 31, 2013 at her home. Marianne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted volunteer and intricate part of establishing the girls' softball program in Grove City, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mable McGinnis; husband, Charles H.; daughter, Mary Kay Montell; granddaughter, Amber Townsend; and...
James W. Cordle
Jan 31, 2013
James W. Cordle, 64, Westerville, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013. Jim was born in Dayton, OH on April 2, 1948, to Eugene and Patricia (Beckman) Cordle and is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Christine Cordle. Survivors include his son, James E. Cordle; sister, Lynda (Randal) Brooks; one granddaughter; niece, Michelle (Keith) Davis; nephew, Jason Brooks;...
William Wilson Mcclure
Jan 30, 2013
William Wilson McClure, 41, Upper Arlington, passed away January 30, 2013. "Will" was born in Columbus, OH to William Wasson McClure and Georgetta (Racioppi) McClure and is preceded in death by his mother and step-mother, Bonnie McClure. Survivors include his father; brothers, Andrew (Stacie) McClure and their children, David and Stephanie and Wesley Loy; sister, Beth Loy and many friends....
Edsel Baker
Jan 28, 2013
Edsel "Pete" Baker went to Heaven on January 28, 2013 to be with his beloved wife Boots. Pete was born January 14, 1939. After graduating high school, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he was employed with Capital City Excavating and retired from George J. Igel Co. He was a life long member of Operating Engineers Local 18. Pete was...
Bernard Cottrill
Jan 28, 2013
Bernard Cottrill, 72, of Canal Winchester, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born October 29, 1940 in Vinton County, son of the late Harry and Bessie Perry Cottrill. In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Cottrill; sisters, Loretta Tucker and Linda Hatten. He is survived by his...
Gerald Lang
Jan 27, 2013
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Lang, 60, of White River, SD formally of Butler, PA, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born April 3, 1952 in Butler, PA. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thomas Lang and aunt and godmother, Florinda F. Lang; stepfather, Richard J. Kelly. He earned a Master's Science degree...
Elige F. Mayes
Jan 27, 2013
Elige F. Mayes, 60, passed away January 27, 2013. He was born December 15, 1952. Elige was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Inez Mayes. He is survived by children, Joey (Kathy) Mayes and Missy Mayes; siblings, Bill (Eva) Mayes, Steve (Linda) Mayes and Lucy (Steve) Buckler; grandchildren, Tricia, Tyler, Chantz and Addisyn Mayes; very special friends, Ruthie...
Leann M. Watkins
Jan 26, 2013
Leann Watkins, 57, of Columbus, OH passed away January 26, 2013. She was born on August 4, 1955. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Watkins and mother, Betty Messer and grandmother, Maxine Johnson. Surviving family includes, daughter, Michelle Nemes, son, Darrell Watkins, father, John Messer, sister, Tamara Smith, grandchildren, Chris, Victoria, Anna, Aaron, Adrian, Autumn, niece, Denise...
Roger Miller
Jan 26, 2013
Roger Miller, 50, of Commercial Point, OH, passed away January 26, 2013. He was born on January 22, 1963. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Miller. Surviving family includes, wife, Susan, children, Kyle, Kevin, Heather, mother, Lillian C. Miller, mother-in-law, Betty Robinson, grandmother, Lilly Castle, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from...
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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