William Butcher

Feb 4, 2019

William Butcher passed away on Feb 4, 2019. Graveside Service Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Obetz Cemetery.

Judith Badger

Jan 31, 2019

Judith Badger, age 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 31, 2019.  Family planning private memorial service.

Gloria Thompson

Jan 25, 2019

Gloria Ann (Burke) Thompson, age 72, passed away at home surrounded by family on January 25, 2019. Member of St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg, NY. Gloria served God as a nun in the San Antonio convent for 7 years after graduating from high school in Ogdensburg. Gloria also served our country in the United States Navy, stationed with the...

Donald "Jack" Watkins

Jan 18, 2019

Donald Burton "Jack" Watkins, Jr. age 94, died January 18, 2019 at First Community Village, Upper Arlington.  Born in Delaware, Ohio to Donald B. Watkins and Marjorie Welch Watkins.He was a graduate of Delaware Willis HS, 1942, and entered Ohio Wesleyan University. Jack enlisted in the Army Air Corps on his 18th birthday,and was called to active duty.He earned his...

Martha Dutko

Jan 17, 2019

Martha J. Dutko, age 84, of Columbus, passed away on January 17, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Alice Falter, granddaughter Christina Perdew. Survived by her husband of 61 years of marriage, Walter Dutko; children, Jim (Cindy), Steve (Mary), Debra, and Phillip (Mari); 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Family will...

Milton Mapou

Jan 17, 2019

Milton Mapou, age 97, of Columbus, passed away January 17, 2019. Milt was born on October 15, 1921 in Rockaway Beach, New York. A WWII Veteran, Milt served in the US Navy from 1940-46, a Pearl Harbor Attack survivor (USS Detroit) and aboard the Destroyer USS Pringle, first in the Atlantic then the Pacific Theater for the balance of the...

Edwin R. Baumgartner

Jan 15, 2019

Edwin R. Baumgartner, age 73, of Howard, Ohio, passed away January 15, 2019. Former National Guard Staff Sergeant. Preceded in death by parents, John and Olive Baumgartner. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Tiffany Baumgartner of Upper Arlington; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Andrew, Delaney, and Blake; twin brother, John (Kathy) Baumgartner; sister, Carol (Dale) Biddle;

Private service at...

Paul "Randy" George

Jan 14, 2019

Paul “Randy” George, age 64, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Lucy George and brother Ronnie George. Survived by wife of 42 years of marriage, Debbie George; son, Paul “Ryan” (Ashley) George; daughter, Brittney (David) George; grandchildren, Samuel, Dylan, Isabelle, Evan, and Wesley; sister, Melinda (Lee) Shoaf; nieces, nephews,...

Thomas Weatherington

Jan 10, 2019

Thomas Richard Weatherington, of Blacklick, born June 22, 1940 died on January 10, 2019 at the age of 78. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Helen Weatherington; son in law Randy Swaggerty. Survived by wife Mary Jane Weatherington and three daughters; Laurie Swaggerty, Lisa Russ and Leslie Arthur; son in law David Arthur; granddaughters Alisan Haley and Hannah...

George Young

Jan 9, 2019

(CSM) George Lincoln Young, age 89 of Groveport, born Feb. 12, 1929 in Kingston, Ohio, passed away peacefully at The Blanton House, Grove City, on January 9, 2019. Devoted and loving to his family and friends. Son of Minerva Helen Young and Millard E. Young.

Survived by his wife, Carolyn (Forshey) Young. Son, George Millard Young and...

Virginia "Jenny" Riggin

Jan 6, 2019

Virginia "Jenny" Riggin, age 77 of Groveport passed away on January 6, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Dale Riggin; mother, Loretta (Roeder) Jordan; parents, Leo and Maria Jordan; step-daughter, Beth Riggin. Survived by step-children, Dale Riggin, and Rebecca Slater; step-grandchildren, Samantha Riggin and Issac Slater; close friend, Patricia Johnson and Jenny's beloved dog, Bandit.

Visitation Friday,...

Dorothy Cluff

Jan 5, 2019

Dorothy Mae (Gorenflo) Cluff, of Columbus, born December 26, 1920 passed away at her residence on January 5, 2019 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by husband, John C. Cluff; parents, Chesney and Elizabeth Gorenflo; brothers, Delmon Gorenflo and Bob Gorenflo; sister, Betty Berry. Survived by son, William F. Cluff, and his wife, Jeanie; daughter, Sharon Waller and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hagton

Jan 5, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Hagton, age 81, formerly of Dayton passed away at her residence in Columbus on January 5, 2019. Member of Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz); Certified nurse practitioner for 60 years, PhD in special education and director of Special Education for Dayton City Schools. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Betty was a huge activist for special needs individuals. Preceded in...

Leslie George

Jan 3, 2019

Leslie Denver George, born July 12, 1944 passed away January 3, 2019 at the age of 74 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He resided at First Community Village for many years. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Preta George. Visitation Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. till time of service at 1:30 p.m., at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S....

Judy Rheinscheld

Jan 3, 2019

Judy A. Rheinscheld, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away January 3, 2019. Attended Amazing Grace Christian Church. Retired respiratory therapist with OSU Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband Daniel F. Rheinscheld, parents Walter and Bertha Dillon, brother Michael Dillon. Survived by children, Daniel (Elisa) Rheinscheld, David (Selma) Rheinscheld, Kathy (James) Hughes, and Ann Uric; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren....

John "Jack" Streamer

Dec 25, 2018

John D. “Jack” Streamer, age 87, of Pickerington passed away at home on December 25, 2018. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Ohio Bell Pioneers. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Katheryn Streamer. Survived by wife of 65 years of marriage, Geraldine Streamer; Sons and daughters-in-law, Steven (Linda) Streamer and David and Diane Streamer;...

Charles Scurlock

Dec 17, 2018

Charles Edward Scurlock, age 85, of Columbus, passed away December 17, 2018. Born January 19, 1933 to Orland and Kathryn Scurlock. Preceded death in by his parents; wives, Hazel Reedy Scurlock and Kyra Dunford Scurlock. He is survived by daughters, Becky (Curt) Hughes, Robin (Roger) Strayer; sons, Charles R. Scurlock and Wendell Scurlock; brother, Richard Scurlock; sisters, Joan Price,...

Herman Torgerson

Dec 16, 2018

Herman T. Torgerson, age 92, of German Village passed away December 16, 2018 at his son’s residence in Galloway. U.S. Army Veteran WWII. Graduate of The Ohio State University. Retired accountant from Rockwell. Member of Benfield Church of Christ. Was the founding member of Grove City Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ruth Torgerson; brothers,...

Larry Smith

Dec 16, 2018

Larry N. Smith, age 66, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away December 16, 2018. Worked the past 11 years with Ohio Dept. of Insurance. Preceded in death by wife, Jacqueline Gilligan; daughter, Lori Parrish. Survived by children, Isabele Bruce (Don); Larry “L J” Smith Jr. (Paradise); brothers, Bill and Tom Smith; sister, Sandra Sicilian.

Visitation Friday, Dec. 21, 2018...

Lucille Starr

Dec 13, 2018

Lucille Starr, born on August 31, 1939 in Junction City, Kansas, passed away December 13, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Member of Lighthouse Ministries. Preceded in death by husband of 46 years – Nath Starr, sons Steven L. Starr and David N. Starr, parents Irene and Lawrence Stiffler.  Survived by daughter Barbara (James) Ballard; son, Michael Starr, sister, Shirley (Robert)...