Sep 24, 2017

John T. "Woody" Woodrow age 77 of Powell, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2017 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Survived by wife, Kathy, daughter, Julie (Cliff Lewis), son, John David (Stephanie), grandson, Clayton Woodrow Lewis and granddaughter, Nadia Jolie Woodrow. Graduate of Columbus North High School and The Ohio State University. He continued to be a devoted...

Sep 20, 2017

Julia (Kozma) Hayes, 94, of Columbus died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 following prolonged heart problems at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Born May 27, 1923, Julia was the daughter of the late Sigmund and Julia Vargo Kozma of Millfield, Ohio. Julia was a resident of Columbus for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley N. Hayes, two sisters and five...

Sep 20, 2017

Dorothy L. Craggs, age 96, passed away September 20, 2017 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala. Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in German Village for 74 years. Graduate of Columbus South High School, Class of 1939. Dorothy loved to clog with 4U Cloggers at McDowell Senior Center; Retired from Columbus City Schools and Friendship Village of Columbus. Preceded in death...

Sep 18, 2017

Gene K. Althoff, age 87, of Lancaster, passed away September 18, 2017. Graduate of Columbus South High School; Member of Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Althoff; great-grandson, Christopher Garcia; son-in-law, Clarence "Chris" Christy; parents, Kermit and Irene Althoff. Survived by daughters, Jacquelyn Christy of Westerville and Carole Anderson of San Antonio, TX; 4 grandchildren, Debbie (Jeff)...

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...