May 2, 2018

Karen (Weiner) Rein, age 66, of South Vienna, Ohio passed away May 2, 2018 at her home. Preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Johannes "John" Rein on April 10, 2018; father, Charles Weiner,brother Craig Weiner; mother-in-law, Isolde Rein Carpenter; and father-in-law, Helmut Rein. Survived by children, Timothy (Susan) Rein, Jonathan (Kim) (Julie) Rein, Charlene (Mark) Butts, Shirley...

Apr 29, 2018

Howard "Rick" Roop, age 76, of Columbus, went to be with his special pets on April 29, 2018. Rick was born March 24, 1942 in Wheelwright, KY. Retired from Landon Vault Company. U.S. Army Veteran. Member of Amvets #1312, VFW Post #3424, American Legion Southway Post #144, and Southside Eagles #2244. Preceded in death by parents, Dave and Merlin...

Apr 20, 2018

Mildred Irene Robinson, age 91, of Groveport went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 20, 2018 after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Mildred graduated from Columbus South High School. Preceded in death by her husband, James Robinson; son John Crist; parents Ira and Della Daniels. Survived by daughter, Judith Howell,...

Apr 17, 2018

John V. Zobenica Jr., age 88, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away April 17, 2018. John was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Member of Bible Baptist Church (Lancaster) and former longtime member of Grace Memorial. U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War. Retired after more than 25 years of service with City of Columbus Water and Sewer Division. John had a love...

Apr 10, 2018

Harry W. Hill, age 87, passed away April 10, 2018 at Eastland Care Center. U.S. Navy Veteran, Korean War. Retired from General Motors. Preceded in death by wife, Kathryn Hill; sons, Timothy and Mike Hill; daughter, Crystal Coleman. Survived by children, Pat (Arletta) Hill, Vickie (Mike) Wedlake, and Raymond (Susan) Dickenson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Ralph Hill, Beulah...

Apr 10, 2018

Johannes “John” Rein, 66, passed away Tuesday. April 10, 2018 at Madison Health in London.  Born March 6, 1952 in Germany. Member of the Columbus Maennerchor until 1988. Preceded in death by parents, Helmut Rein & Isolde (Buettner) Rein Carpenter and aunts and uncles; father-in-law, Charles F. Weiner. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Karen K. Rein;...

Apr 8, 2018

Ronald L. Teal, age 74, of Pickerington, passed away on April 8, 2018, at Wesley Ridge of complications of Parkinson's Disease. Columbus South High School Graduate. He is preceded in death by parents Leo and Doris Teal, brother and sister-in-law Richard and Barbara Teal. Survived by his wife, Marcia; son, John (Jennifer) Teal; daughter, Susan Teal; precious grandchildren, Emma...

Apr 6, 2018

Annelle M. McClosky, age 67, of Columbus, passed away on April 6, 2018 at Kobacker House.  Retired from USPS.  Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Columbus South High School graduate, Class of 1968. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Headley; mother and step-father, Anna Lee and Wayne Weber; brother, Tommy Headley. Survived by husband of 38 years, David McClosky; son,...

Apr 6, 2018

Donna Patton, age 80, passed away April 6, 2018. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert and grandson, Trevor. Survived by sons, Robert Jr.and Curtis; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday, April 9, 2018 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 575 Obetz Rd., where service will be held...

Apr 2, 2018

Thomas A. Weilbacher, age 55, of Columbus, passed away at home on April 2, 2018.  Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Faye Weilbacher and sister, Sherry Valentine. Survived by his siblings Deborah Marshall, Tony Weilbacher, Robert Weilbacher, and John Weilbacher;  Many nieces and nephews as well.  Arrangements by GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street.

Apr 1, 2018

​LaVerne Mertens, 92, joined the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 1. Born March 23, 1926 to parents John and Mary Hatmacher in Cleveland, OH, LaVerne had a full and wonderful life. Her genuine smile, passion for life and twinkling brown eyes brought joy to every life she touched. She worked as a secretary for Metal Forge/General Signal for 42 years, retiring in 1996. In...

Apr 1, 2018

Bobby Todd Sr., of Columbus, born December 28, 1938 to Nerma Forest and Burley Amos Todd in Pear, West Virginia, passed peacefully at home on April 1 2018. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by sister Lou Ella Adkins; sons, Brian Stevens and Bobby Todd Jr; granddaughter, Nicole McCoy. Survived by his beloved wife, Jean; sisters,...

Mar 31, 2018

Elma M. Schrader, age 90, of Groveport, passed away March 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1927 to Fred and Wilda James. Preceded in death her husband of 70 years, Henry O. Schrader; her parents; sisters Mildred Ashcraft, Elizabeth Pugh, Ruth McCurdy; brother Fred K. James; brothers-in-law, Robert Schrader and Cecil Schrader. Longtime member of Gates Fourth Methodist Church, United...

Mar 31, 2018

Verlin "Edgar" Davis, age 80, of Columbus, passed away March 31, 2018. Retired from Kroger after over 40 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; daughters, Roberta Steed and Kathy Smith; son-in-law, Joseph Smith; father, Chester; mother, Lois; sisters, Alice Skinner-Poulin and Shirley Fosnaugh; brothers-in-law, Pat Barry, David Schaedel, Donald Fosnaugh, and Rick Woods. Survived by grandchildren,...

Mar 27, 2018

Bruce R. Motsch, age 60, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2018 following a short illness. Bruce was born in Lorain, Ohio and resided in Avon, Ohio graduating from Avon High School. He received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from The Ohio State University. Bruce worked for thirty years with the Ohio Department of...

Mar 26, 2018

Jane H. Zimmerman, age 99, nee Jane Eleanor Hartman, born in Ottawa, Kansas on May 20, 1918, passed away in her sleep on March 26, 2018 in her home at Friendship Village of Dublin. She had resided in Friendship Village of Dublin for over 20 years following longtime former residency in Worthington, Ohio and Naples, Florida.  Jane and her...

Mar 14, 2018

Charlotte Talbott, age 80, of Columbus, passed away March 14, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, David “Sonny” Talbott; parents Michael and Edna McGarvey; twin brother Charles "Buzz" McGarvey. Survived by sons, David Talbott and Mark Talbott Sr.; grandsons Mark Jr., Christopher, Dalton and Shane Talbott; 2 great-grandchildren, Sapphire and Chance Talbott; brother Patrick (Barb) McGarvey; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hackett,...

Mar 10, 2018

Ronald ("Ronnie" "Greenie") Green, age 68, of Columbus, passed away suddenly March 10, 2018. Retired from Evans Logistics. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Betty Green; sister Donna Copeland Harper. Survived by wife of 44 years Gladys Green; sons Nicholas (April) Green and Patrick (Missy) Green; sister Tina Howell; mother-in-law Evelyn Sterr; sister-in-law Mary (Ike) Freeman; nieces Amanda Peck,...

Mar 8, 2018

Minnie Slaughter (Muncy) born August 4, 1935 in Pilgram, KY. She was an angel sent from above and loved by so many. Minnie went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by first husband George Hall and second husband Cecil Slaughter. Son John Ross, granddaughter Brittany Slaughter and grandson Shawn Markle. Parents Lucian...

Mar 7, 2018

Patricia A. Cottrell, age 83, of Columbus, passed away at home March 7, 2018. Longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Was executive secretary to the president of Grange Mutal Insurance for 18 years. Retired from Columbus School Board of Education. Graduate of Columbus South High School.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert Cottrell; son Robby Cottrell, parents,...