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Herbert Alexander
Nov 6, 2016
Herbert Woodson Alexander, 89, born October 9, 1927, in Nuttalburg, WV., died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus, OH, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
He will be remembered always as a loving husband, father, PaPa, and loyal Mountaineer fan. Being drafted into the U.S. Army while attending Montgomery High School,...
Alex Hessler
Nov 4, 2016
Alex A. Hessler, age 86, of Columbus, passed away November 4, 2016 at home. Master Sergeant in the US Air Force (aircraft mechanic) retired after 28 years of service; Member of St. Ladislas Church. Benefactor of the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel, Ostrowsko, Poland, where his mother and grandparents attended.
Preceded in death by son, James...

Doris Bussart
Nov 3, 2016
Doris A. Bussart, age 89, of Columbus, passed away November 3, 2016 surrounded by family. Doris was born in London England on February 11, 1927. Member of Obetz Zion Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by husband, Carl Bussart; parents, Hurbert and Doris Symons; brother, Robert Symons.
Survived by her children, David (Joyce) Bussart, Janet (David)...

Donn Hettler
Oct 31, 2016
Donn L. Hettler, age 82, of Grove City, passed away on October 31, 2016. Member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and South-Gate Potter Lodge No. 783 F&AM. Retired after 61 years of service as a union iron worker with Iron Workers Local Union 172; Past volunteer with Marion Township Fire Department. Graduate of Hamilton Township High School....
John Martin
Oct 30, 2016
John W. Martin, of Columbus, born January 4, 1922 died on October 30, 2016. Member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. U.S. Army Veteran WWII. Retired from Conard Lang Concrete Co. after 42 years as accountant. John then worked 17 years as a mail carrier for Senior Centers through Parks and Recreation. Graduated from Columbus South High School,...

Patricia Andrews
Oct 14, 2016
Patricia Andrews, age 85 of Columbus, passed away October 14, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Marysville. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Everett Andrews; daughter-in-law, Sandy Andrews; parents, Bennie and William Gilbert; sister, Agnes Hervey.
Survived by children, Susan (Kurt) Remy of Marysville, Neil (Laura) Andrews of...
Ethel Russell
Oct 13, 2016
Ethel V. Russell, age 90, of Columbus, passed away October 13, 2016. She was born and raised in Dry Ridge, Kentucky.
Member of Brown Road Community Church and of their Missionary Ladies Group, American Legion Pashall Post 164 in Grove City, and a 50 plus year member of Grove City OES Chapter No. 502. Ethel was a...
Dolly Halsey
Oct 8, 2016
Dolly M. (Covan) Halsey, 93, of Daphne, AL, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away on October 8th, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.
Memberships include Matron of the Eastern Star and Emmanuel Lutheran Church located in Columbus, OH. Dolly was exceptionally dedicated to her family. She made many sacrifices to take care of her loving husband, children and...

Molly Bailey
Oct 4, 2016
Molly "Liddie" M. Bailey, age 80, of Columbus, passed away October 4, 2016. Survived by husband of 64 years, Alfred Bailey; daughter, Shenna (George) Miavitz; son, Jody (Tinni) Bailey; grandchildren, Cheyanne Bailey, Tiffany Heath, and Heather Romoga; great-granddaughter, Seraphina Romoga.
Family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL...
Mary Howell
Oct 4, 2016
Mary R. Howell, age 81, of Columbus, passed away October 4, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.
Retired from Nationwide Insurance after 38 years of service. Mary was a dedicated OSU Buckeye football fan.
Preceded in death by parents, Franklin Dennis and Helen Hurst; sister, Annabelle Raine.
Survived by husband Jesse "Jack"...

Billie Owens
Oct 2, 2016
Billie Owens, age 75, died October 2, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Alonzo and Missouri Owens; siblings, O'Brien and Eugene Owens, Dallas Miller, and Lurien Hoyt. Survived by nieces and nephews. Private burial Obetz Cemetery. Arrangements by GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207.

Patricia Brown-Bailey
Oct 1, 2016
Patricia L. (Forshey) Brown-Bailey, aged 81, died peacefully on October 1, 2016. Patricia was born in Columbus Ohio, but resided the last 37 years in Sarasota Florida.
She was the daughter of Clarence and Mary Forshey and is survived by her two daughters, Dee Dee Knight and Elizabeth Dixie Brown, and two poodles that she loved dearly....

Jerry Stai
Sep 29, 2016
~Jerry M. Stai, age 66, of Columbus, passed away September 29, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Martin and Virginia Stai; sisters, Bobbie Meyers and Billie Lloyd; niece, Theresa Fee; Survived by 2 daughters, Tina and Tammy; niece, Patty Smith; nephews, James (Sue) Lloyd and Tony Lloyd. Private graveside at Harrison Township Cemetery. Arrangements by GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351...
Harry Slick
Sep 28, 2016
Harry E. Slick, age 75, of Columbus, passed away at home on September 28, 2016.
Retired from Crane Plastics after many years of service. Member of Southeast Conservation Club and Booster's Classic Cruisers where he was president.
Preceded in death by parents, Lester and Edith Slick; siblings, Jack Slick, Mary Lou Wooten and Anna Mae...
Brian Stevens
Sep 25, 2016
Brian Stevens, age 58, of Canal Winchester, passed away at home September 25, 2016.
Preceded in death by brother, Bobby Todd Jr.
Survived by son, Bryan (Bobbie) Stevens; daughter, Sophie Stevens; parents, Jean and Bobby Todd Sr.; grandchildren, Santanna Jude and Destiny Stevens; siblings, Clayton Stevens and Claudia (David) Berecz; special nephew, Bobby Todd III...
Gayle Fox
Sep 16, 2016
Gayle L. Fox, age 58, of Circleville, went Home to be with her Lord on September 16, 2016.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jackie and Elsie Chevalier.
Survived by her husband of 39 years, Gary Fox; son, Jackie (Jessica Fox) Fox; daughters, Diana (Shaun) Starkey, and Maria (Christopher) Harrell; grandchildren, Haley Fox,...

Marvin Gay Jr
Sep 15, 2016
Marvin "Dan" Gay Jr, age 65, of Columbus, passed away on September 15, 2016.
Dan was a life member of the NRA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Madalyn; sisters, Rose Knudsen and Phyllis Jude.
Survived by wife Linda for 40 years; brother, Robert (Diana) Gay and many family...

Ray McKinster
Sep 13, 2016
Ray McKinster, age 91, formerly of Millersport, Ohio, passed away September 13, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East. U.S. Navy Veteran, WWII.
Preceded in death by wife, Donna McKinster this past July 15, 2016; son, Rodney McKinster; parents, Ray and Effie McKinster; sister, Bettie Kalb.
Survived by children, Mark (Debbie) McKinster, Dennis (Diana) McKinster, and Marsha...
Thomas Robertson
Sep 12, 2016
Thomas "Radar" Robertson, Jr., age 34, of Columbus, passed away September 12, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Graduate of Groveport Madison High School. Radar worked at Rusty's Towing Service from the age of 16. Radar was a good father, great son, wonderful brother and an amazing mechanic.
He is survived by his 3 children,...

Arthur Gilson
Sep 11, 2016
Arthur "Art" C. Gilson, age 82, of Columbus, passed away on September 11, 2016 at home. Retired from Owens-Illinois. Graduate of Columbus South High School. Preceded in death by wife, Nancy; son, Bruce; parents, Arthur and Sue Gilson; Survived by sons, Glenn (Toni) Gilson and Mark (Beth) Gilson; daughter, Kimberly Gilson (Dan Duff); grandchildren, Andrew, Kathryn, Cameron, and Nicholas;...