Jul 26, 2017

Our beloved mother, Rose Marie Ritzer passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 with her daughters at her side holding her hands. Rose was born in 1933 and raised in Archbald, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Krajewski. She married James F. Ritzer and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1954. James predeceased her in 2003. Surviving are their children...

Jul 24, 2017

Kathryn S. Lane, age 68, of Bexley, passed away July 24, 2017 with her husband at her side. Retired from Westerville City Schools as an elementary music teacher for over 30 years. Graduate of Capital University Conservatory of Music. Former member of Ohio Village Singers. Preceded in death by parents, William and Catherine Kirkman; sister, Konnie Gaib. Survived by...

Jul 22, 2017

Horace Buell Wellman, age 86 of Columbus, went Home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2017. Attended Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. U.S. Army Veteran Korean War. Retired from Big Bear after 24 yeas of service.

He is preceded in death by wife of 58 years, Helen "Maxine" Wellman and their son, James Wellman; parents, Jay and Flossie Wellman; brothers,...

Jul 16, 2017

Georgia (Hollowell) Fox, born October 19, 1937, died July 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobbie Fox; parents, George and Flora Hollowell; siblings, Eunice Stapp, Bill Hollowell, Lorene Moran, Aline Richardson, Buck Hollowell, June Whitfield, Ruth Hollowell, Charles Hollowell, Martha Belcher, and Lois Stoff; granddaughter, Terrah Zirkle; daughter-in-law, Gayle Fox. She is survived by...

Jul 9, 2017

Henry O. Schrader, age 93, of Groveport, passed away July 9, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1924 to Edward and Marilla Schrader. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mary Schrader, Mabel Vandewater, Lucille Ell, and Betty Hutchinson; brothers Cecil and Robert Schrader. Henry graduated from South High School. WW II Army Veteran. Member of South Gate - Potter Lodge...

Jul 7, 2017

Carrie A. Smith, age 84, of Lockbourne, passed away July 7, 2017 at her home. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Smith. Survived by son, Charles Hirt; daughter, Linda Hirt; step-son, Bobby Smith. Family will receive friends Thursday July 13, 2017 beginning at 4 p.m. with service to follow at 7 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High...

Jul 6, 2017

Fanny Ellen Casto, age 84, of Columbus passed peacefully surrounded by her family July 6, 2017. Fanny spent the past 62 years being a mother and grandmother to her children, and all who needed one. Graduate of Columbus South High School. Preceded in death by husband William H. "Wedge" Casto, parents Raymond and Helen Hall, brother Harmon "Jitter" Hall, son William...

Jun 29, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Gerlach Watkins, 89, died peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at First Community Village. She was born Oct. 8, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio. Graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University Class of 1949 with honors, Geology major; Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Gamma Delta. Ohio State University, MA. Special Education, 1976.

She is preceded in death by parents...

Jun 28, 2017

Donald A. McClain, loving husband and father, born January 8, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, passed away June 28, 2017 in Columbus at Kobacker House surrounded by family. U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War. Member of Zion Lutheran Church (German Village). Retired from CSX Railroad. Graduate of Beaver Falls High School in PA; B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from Indiana Institute...

Jun 28, 2017

Joshwa Bowen, age 25, passed away June 28. 2017. Survived by father Aaron (Vickie) Murphy; mother, Myra Kay Stephens; siblings, Jeremy and Justin Stephens, Courtney and Brittany Murphy, and Dustin Slicker; grandmothers, Gertrude Murphy and Nancy (Mike) Bowen. Family will receive friends Thursday July 6, 2017 beginning at 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m., at GRAUMLICH...

Jun 25, 2017

Retired Air Force Tech Sergeant Robert Louis Walker, age 80 of Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 25 , 2017. He served his country 23 years in the US Air Force. He retired from Nationwide Auto parts after 17 years of service. He was an active member of Southside Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 39 years....

Jun 20, 2017

Kevin J. Hutter, age 52, of Columbus, passed away June 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Earle and Alice Hutter; siblings, Matthew, David, and Daniel Hutter. Survived by sister Vickie Pack; nieces, Leah and Tosha; cousin, Christopher Krigbaum; best friend Tim Graham; neighbor, Helen Henry. Visitation Monday, June 26, 2017 from 11 a.m. until time of service at...

Jun 19, 2017

Ethel E. Knopf Murrin, age 79, of Waverly, Ohio passed away June 19, 2017 in Columbus. Member of Calvary UMC in Waverly, Ohio. Preceded in death by first husband, James Knopf; second husband, Gene Murrin; parents, Jackson and Margaret Rutherford; siblings, Gerald (Pat) Rutherford and Norma (James) Campbell. Survived by children, Keith Knopf, Becky (Kevin) Hollingshead, and Greg Knopf;...

Jun 6, 2017

Loretta Easterday, age 62, died June 6, 2017 at Pickering House in Lancaster. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel Easterday. Survived by daughters, Kimberly Schnelle (Andy) and Heather DeVore (Robert); grandchildren, Kaedon, Madison, Aaryn, Liam, MacKenzie, Aubrey, and Michael; sister, Pamela Brunney (Robert); very special friends, Angie Sharp, Karen Brunney, Joann McMackin, and Carolyn Hughes. Retired from Kroger Fuel.

Family will receive friends Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 1 - 5...

Jun 6, 2017

M. Marie Dutko, age 79, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017. Marie had a strong family based personality, and was the glue that held the family together. She always made sure the family was together for the holidays and that family looked out for one another.

Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Leola...

Jun 5, 2017

Helen M. Day, age 92, of Columbus, passed away at home June 5, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Denver Day; son, Dennis Day; parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Chapman; sister, Jacquelyn Ramey; niece, Linda Sardella. Member of Cornerstone Church. Survived by nephews, Phillip (Cathie) Harris and Gary (Shelley) Harris; 8 great-nephews and 1 great-niece. A special thank you to...

May 25, 2017

Jessie Douglas Kirk, age 76, of Columbus, passed away May 25, 2017. U.S. Army Veteran. Retired from USPS. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Kirk. Survived by his twin sister, Bessie Showalter, sister, Mildred Madden; brothers, Fred (Janice) Kirk and Charles (Patti) Kirk; friend, Debra Garcia and her family, and by the apple of Jessie's eye, Robyn Newlin....

May 25, 2017

Charles "Chuck" A. Berecz, age 68, of Columbus, passed away at home May 25, 2017. USMC Vietnam Veteran. Retired custodian with Columbus City Schools. Preceded in death by parents, John and Catherine Berecz. Survived by sons, Troy Berecz and Jason Berecz; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers, David (Claudia) Berecz and John (Bev) Berecz; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

May 18, 2017

Debra Allman Adams, age 65, of Columbus, passed away May 18, 2017 at home. Debra was longtime owner of Natural Look Hair Design in Columbus. Preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Medrith Allman. Survived by son Andrew Adams; siblings, Dennis Allman and Lisa D. Hornbeck; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Family will receive friends Wednesday, May 24,...

May 16, 2017

Charles "Chuck" W. Blessing II., age 61, of Westerville, passed away May 16, 2017. Lifetime member of OGCA. Preceded in death by father, Charles W. Blessing. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Matthew "Cody" and Lacie Blessing; daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Kevin Buckmaster; mother, Evelyn Blessing; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Deborah Blessing. Family will receive friends, Thursday May...