Sharon Hunt Thomas

Dec 9, 2018

Sharon Hunt Thomas, age 70, of Columbus, passed away December 9, 2018. Member of Risen Word Fellowship. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Madeleine Hunt; sister, Patty Fritz. Survived by son, James (Tony) Thomas; Harry Thomas, her sweetheart former husband (Baby Daddy); sister, Cindy (Pastor Richard) Jones; brothers, Michael (Joy) Hunt, Channing Hunt, and Bobby (Angela) Hunt Jr.;...

Wesley Craig Wagner

Dec 9, 2018

Wesley Craig Wagner, age 52 of Columbus, passed away December 9, 2018 at home. He enjoyed playing the guitar, writing music, and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by son, Wesley Craig Wagner II; grandparents, Donna Jean Jordan; Bud and Tennie Wagner; uncle, Glen Jordan.

Survived by brother and best friend, Rodney Wagner;...

August K. Graumlich II

Dec 4, 2018

August K. Graumlich II age 86, of Worthington, died on December 4, 2018 at home.  Third generation owner of Graumlich Funeral Home, licensed funeral director and embalmer. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Graduate of Columbus South High School (class of 1950) and past President of the Alumni Association. Completed Pre Mortuary Study at The Ohio State University, Graduate of...

Judith A. Engle

Nov 28, 2018

Judith A. "Judy" Engle, age 77, of Buckeye Lake, passed away November 28, 2018. Longtime member of "Old" Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Helen McKitrick; brother, Danny McKitrick, and granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Greer.

Survived by husband of 59 years, Francis "Frank" Engle; children, Susan (David) Eder, Cheryl (Mark) Swickard,...

Sally Baumann

Nov 17, 2018

Sally Baumann, age 79, passed away November 17, 2018. Born April 10, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frederick "Fritz" and Betty Houseberg. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School class of 1957. Sally enjoyed gardening, genealogy, and quilting. She attended St. Leo Church and Christ The King Church. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Baumann; sister and brother-in-law, Sonnie and...

Rena Marcella Deible

Nov 12, 2018

Rena "Marcella" Deible, age 87, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord November 12, 2018. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Joe" Deible Sr; parents, Alfred and Frances Darst; sisters, Jewel Dycus, Norma Everetts; brothers, Junior Darst and Richard Darst. Survived...

James G.F. Cordle

Nov 10, 2018

James G.F. Cordle, age 88, passed away on November 10, 2018. Jim was a 1948 graduate of Columbus South High School and retired from Nationwide Life Insurance. He was preceded in death by parents, Gomeza Cordle and Opal (Lawrence) Overdier; sisters, Norma Jean Langbein, Camilla Harper, Mary Jo Dandrea, Laura Mae Galilei, and brother-in-law, Tony Galilei. Jim is survived...

Clarence Benson

Oct 30, 2018

Clarence E. Benson, age 100, of Columbus, passed away October 30, 2018. Retired from Columbus Forge and Iron Company. Preceded in death by wife Charlotte, sons Robert, Ronald, and David, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Survived by sons, Donald and Richard; grandchildren, Amy, Sarah, Liz, Richard and Jeremy Benson; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation Friday, November 2, 2018...

Wanda Strigaro

Oct 14, 2018

Wanda Strigaro, age 85, of Columbus, passed away October 14, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Strigaro; siblings, Alice, Patricia, and Jimmy. Survived by daughter, Pamela Strigaro; grandchildren, James (Jennifer) Ayers and Tonya (Gary) Little; great-grandchildren, Adrian Adkins, Dalton Holmes, Paige Hicks, Taylor Ayers, and Hallie Ayers; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Bryson, Liam, and Jessa;...

Ralph Denney, Jr.

Oct 1, 2018

Ralph E. Denney, Jr., 72, of Groveport, Ohio passed away on October 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by parents Ralph and Anne Denney. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Cecelia (Ginther) Denney, brother Martin Denney, daughter and son-in-law April and Thad Tibbles, and granddaughter Kami Tibbles.

Ralph was a 1963 graduate of South High School. A true Renaissance...

Moeun Nhek

Sep 25, 2018

Moeun Nhek passed away on Sep 25, 2018. Service Sunday, September 30, 3018 at Watt Khmer Puthipreak Temple, London, Ohio

Glenn Blakeman

Sep 23, 2018

Glenn W. Blakeman, age 88, of Columbus, passed away September 23, 2018. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. Retired from Kroger after 41 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Robert Blakeman; daughter, Bonnie Martin; parents, George and Garnet Blakeman; siblings, Carroll Lee Blakeman, Wilma McKnight, Williard Blakeman and Eva Egginger; Survived by wife of 41 years, Martha Blakeman; sons, Sean (Gail) Blakeman and David Blakeman; grandchildren, Sherry Martin Schuler,...

Mary Anne Mathias

Sep 19, 2018

Mary Anne Mathias, age 89, of Grove City, passed away September 19, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen K. Mathias; parents, Albert and Ora Schneider; siblings, Deloris Week, Robert Schneider, and Betty Diehr. Survived by sons, Gary (Mary) Mathias, Neal (Dorothy) Mathias, and Jeff (Cathy) Mathias; grandchildren, Amy Sarkese, Kelli South, Brad Mathias, Wayne Birkhiemer, Bruce Birkhiemer, Brian...

Samantha Ann Reichert Wright

Sep 19, 2018

Samantha Ann Reichert Wright, age 29, passed away September 19, 2018. Survived by husband, Stephen Wright; daughter, Taylee Ann Wright; parents, Chuck and Sherry Reichert; sisters, Melissa (Harold) Liles and Cheryl (Michael) Peters; mother-in-law, Tina Low; father-in-law, James Rockhold; nieces, Ella, Railey, Taylor, Lexis and Jonnie; aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

Family will receive friends Monday, September...

Raymond Kessler

Sep 18, 2018

Raymond J. Kessler, age 73, formerly of Marble Cliff passed away September 18, 2018 in Hilliard. Retired from General Motors after almost 45 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Anne Kessler; sister, Gloria Kessler; brother-in-law, Frank Corrova. Survived by wife of 47 years, Delores Kessler; daughter, Wendy (Alan) Middleton; step-son, Jerry (Debi) Casto; step-granddaughter, Jenny;...

William Butsch

Sep 16, 2018

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world.

But the Marines don’t have that problem.”

~ President Ronald Wilson Reagan ~

William R. Butsch, age 71, of Groveport, passed away at his home on September 16, 2018. Retired Franklin County...

Wanda Bryant

Sep 16, 2018

Wanda J. Bryant, age 74, passed away September 16, 2018 in Galloway, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; grandson, Joshua Reeb; granddaughter, Anna Marie Clark; parents, Albert and Sophia Duty; siblings, Sarah, Mindy, Josephine and James. Survived by daughters, Sherry (Lee) Reeb, Tammy (Matthew) Carr, Tonya (Richard) Clark, and Doris (James) Burchfield; grandchildren, Jeremy (Erin) Wanda Faye (Bradley),...

Gerald Ward

Sep 14, 2018

Gerald "Dick" "Jerry" Ward age 75, of Columbus passed away September 14, 2018. U.S. Army Veteran. Retired from COTA. Preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Georgia Ward; brothers, Larry and Donnie. Survived by wife, Fe Jimenez Ward; children, Curtis Thomas, Kennan (Annette) Ward, Katie (Josh) Ward; step-daughter, Gigi (Tim) Mathes; grandsons, Carlo, Elijah and Cale; sisters, Peggy Ensiminger, Margie (Bud) Durst, and Debra...

Norma Jean Andersen

Sep 12, 2018

Norma Jean Andersen, age 88, of Columbus, passed away September 12, 2018. Member of Ladies Auxiliary for VFW Post 3424, American Legion Southway Post 144 and AmVets Post 1312. Preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Stone; infant daughter, Tawny; longtime faithful companion, RJ Preece, and 13 siblings.

Survived by son, Michael (Susan) Bish; grandchildren, Jodi, Jason, and Jonathan Thompson, Amy Douglass, Jade Stone,...

Edna Elswick

Sep 3, 2018

Edna Elswick, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Genesis Nursing Home in Circleville on September 3, 2018. Edna was born in Naugatock, W.Va.  Edna loved to bowl and enjoyed watching Nascar and game shows. Longtime member of the Eagles.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 67 years, Ogle; parents, Andrew Pancake, and Glen...