Sep 14, 2017

Ishmael Gary Blake, 80, of Columbus, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 14, 2017, after a lengthy battle with interstitial lung disease. He was surrounded at the time of his death by his wife of 58 years, Mary, and loving daughter Kendra, and knew how much his family loved him. Gary was an avid reader and also loved...

Sep 13, 2017

Naaman "Tom" Kitchen Sr, age 65, of Corning, Ohio, passed away September 13, 2017. Preceded in death by son, Naaman Thomas Kitchen, Jr. parents, William Jr. and Nola Kitchen; brothers, Terry, William, and Aaron. Survived by wife, Susan. sons; Tobias "Toby" Kitchen and Christopher "Chad" Kitchen; grandchildren, Keirstin, Kristopher, Kelsey, and Kristian; sisters, Lorraine Shaffer, Sheila (Richard) Howard, Brenda...

Sep 11, 2017

Flossie May (Vincent) Gooch, age 83, of Columbus, passed away September 11, 2017. She was a courageous, fiercely independent woman who continued working even after she had her "MRS. degree" so that her family could have the life she wanted for them. She never met an art or craft she wouldn't try nor a set of dishes that couldn't find...

Sep 7, 2017

Merlin W. Kaser, age 79, passed away September 7, 2017. U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Floria "Peaches Pete" Kaser. Survived by step-son, Tom (Eileen) Paishon; grandchildren, Heidi (Robert) Long, James Paishon, Heather (Carl) Tabor, and Shaunta Foster; great-grandchildren, Dusty, Carson, Landon, Caelynn, Darbie, and other relatives. Family will receive friends Wednesday Sept. 13, 2017 from 10 a.m. until...

Sep 6, 2017

Linda Landes, age 70, of Columbus, passed away September 6, 2017. Member of St. Ladislas Church. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mary Davis and infant son, Jeffery Thomas Landes. Survived by children, Lisa (Dean) Hunt, Jerry Landes, and Darin Radabaugh; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Pam Arthurs and other siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends...

Aug 27, 2017

Howard L. Bailey, 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1932 to Frank and Pearl Bailey in Princeton, West Virginia. He graduated from Columbus South High School and Ohio Technical Institute in Columbus, Ohio and served our country in the Korean War as a...

Aug 16, 2017

Sue Weider, age 79, of Columbus, passed away August 16, 2017 at home. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church; Graduate of The Ohio State University; Retired teacher after many years with Bloom Elementary. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ida "Lou" Osborn. Survived by husband of 58 years, William Weider; daughters, Julie (Scott) Engle and Renee (Marco) Morales; grandchildren,...

Aug 13, 2017

Randy Friesland born on Sept. 2, 1953 to the late Basil and Margie. Randy was an 1972 graduate of Columbus South High School, served in the United States Air Force, received an associate degree from Columbus State, he retired from the State of Ohio after 20 years of service with ODJFS. Randy attended Canaan Land Church. In 1991 Randy...

Aug 13, 2017

Hilda "Jeanne" Reed, age 84, of Columbus, passed away on August 13, 2017 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband of 59 A½ years, James Reed; son James "Jimmy" Reed; parents, Maurice and Estie Craft; brothers, Hubert, Maurice Jr. and Curtis Craft; sister, Donna Adkins; Survived by children, Charles "Butch" (Bonnie) Reed, Terri Reed, Brian (Tami) Reed...

Aug 5, 2017

Francis L. Warner, age 93, entered eternal rest on August 5, 2017. U.S. Army Veteran WWII; member of Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz); Heber Lodge No. 501 F&AM; Retired engineer from Grant Hospital and OSU East Hospital. Preceded in death by wife of 66 years, Esther Warner; daughter, Delores Warner; granddaughter, Holly Lynn Mohler; siblings, Wilbur Warner, Mildred Jones, and...

Jul 30, 2017

Mandi Renee Highfield, 35, of Circleville, Ohio, entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home.  Born December 14, 1981 in Columbus, to the late Charles and Kathy (Thompson) Riebel.  Mandi was a 2001 graduate of ECOT and then attended the Ohio Institute of Health Careers.  She is survived by her husband and best friend of 17 years, Eric A....

Jul 27, 2017

Sandra D. Yank, age 71, of Columbus, passed away July 27, 2017. Member of Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz). Graduate of Marion Franklin High School Class of 1964. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Dorothy Payne; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Floyd Maynard; brother, Richard Baird; nephew Scott Maynard. Survived by husband of 51 years, James Yank; sons, Jimmy...

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...