Jan 20, 2016

Joe E. Kessler, age 76, of Columbus, passed away January 20, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Dorothy Kessler; brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Ruth Kessler; niece, Michelle Kessler. Survived by wife of 59 years, Helen Kessler; children, Donna Gibson; Dianna (Ronnie) Ellis, and Jimmy Kessler; 3 grandchildren, Sherri...

Jan 20, 2016

Verena "Jo" Evans, age 79, of Columbus, passed away peacefully and met her Savior on January 20, 2016. Member of Walnut Heights Baptist Church. Retired from Crane Plastics and American Red Cross.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Virgil M. Evans; daughter, Sheryl Sowers; parents, Grace and Herbert Doom;

Survived by children, Mitch (Xenia)...

Jan 20, 2016

Carolyn Sue Atwood, age 69, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly January 20, 2016.

Preceded in death by mother, Cora Ethel Waldron; sister, Lou Sexton. Survived by children, Martin (Penny) Atwood, Valerie (Ron Stone) Spencer, and Sonya (Harold) Dalton; life partner, Michael Ellis; grandchildren; Christopher, Brian, Justin, Bradley, Kristin, Brandon, Whitney, and Symon; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann...

Jan 14, 2016

Michelle M. Colling, age 44, of Columbus, passed away January 14, 2016 at Kobacker House. Survived by husband, Joseph Colling Jr.; sons, Jonathan Montgomery and Jacob Hribal; granddaughter, Raven Staten; mother, Janet Hribal; father, Thomas Hribal; mother-in-law, Judith (George) Cooper; father-in-law, Joseph Sr. (Linda) Colling, and other relatives.

Family will receive friends, Thursday January 21, 2016 from...

Dec 28, 2015

Charlotte E. Werner, age 93, of Groveport, passed away December 28, 2015 (6 days short of turning 94) at her daughter's residence in Pickerington. Charlotte was born in Germany on January 3, 1922. In 1924 she came to America with her mother and sister, Margaret, through Ellis Island to be with her father who came earlier.

She...

Dec 27, 2015

Norma J. Henderson, age 84, of Columbus, passed away December 27, 2015 in Pickerington. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Henderson; parents, Robert and Gladys (Donaldson) Murray. Survived by son, Douglas Monroe; grandchildren, Aubrey and Jonathan Monroe; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Fernwood Cemetery, 460 Rowe Road, Lockbourne,...

Dec 23, 2015

Thomas L. "Bo" Gillilan, age 68, of Columbus, passed away December 23, 2015 at home. Born August 18, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. U.S. Army Sgt. Veteran (served from 1966-1968). Coached little league baseball at Sills Ballpark (Stockbridge Yankee's 1977-1981). Retired from City of Columbus Division of Water. Worked with State of Ohio EPA Water Supply III and Waste Water...

Dec 21, 2015

Our earthly angel, Evelyn Ewing, age 87, of Grove City, will be spending her first Christmas in Heaven this year celebrating the Lord's birthday, with her loved ones who preceded her. She passed through the gates of Heaven on December 21, 2015.

Those celebrating with her is her husband, Eugene "Red" Ewing; son, Robert Ewing; granddaughter, Kerry...

Dec 20, 2015

Gerald D. Walker Sr., age 86, Retired First Sergeant, USMC, of Columbus, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20, 2015 in Galena. Gerald was born in Columbus, OH to Warren and Dorothy Walker on November 13, 1929. Gerald served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps with tours in Korea and Vietnam.

Gerald is...

Dec 19, 2015

Patricia Layne, age 74, of South Bloomfield, Ohio, passed away December 19, 2015 at home. Patricia worked for many years as a cashier at Schottenstein's Dept. Store.

She is preceded in death by husband, Gerald Layne; son, Stevie; twin brother, Milton Schouster; sister, Alice James; brother, Jimmy Schouster, and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Layne.

Survived by children,...

Dec 17, 2015

Linda J. Miller, age 72, of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly at home December 17, 2015. Linda was an administrative assistant at Columbus State Community College for the past 10 years. Prior to Columbus State, she worked at Big Brothers and Big Sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elwood and Margaret Miller. Survived by sister and brother-in-law,...

Dec 9, 2015

Melinda D. Atchison, age 52, of Columbus, passed away December 9, 2015 at home while holding her sister's hand as she entered into Heaven to reunite with her mom and dad. Melinda was a special needs Angel, called home too soon after a sudden, brief battle with cancer. From the age of 3, Melinda attended various programs, including CHAP...

Dec 8, 2015

Allen JB Moore, age 85, of Columbus, passed away December 8, 2015. Member of Lockbourne CCCU and UAW Local 969. Retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker after 40 plus years of service.

Preceded in death by wife, Gail; son, Michael Moore; parents, James and Ruby Moore; brothers,Otto, Woodrow, and Leonard Moore; sister, Mary...

Dec 7, 2015

Laurence Hartman, age 88, of Upper Arlington, passed away December 7, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Member of St. Agatha Church. Retired CMS with USAF after 36 years of service and U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Graduate of Groveport High School. Member of Pine Hills Golf Course.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Helen Hartman....

Dec 4, 2015

Martha E. Cordle, age 82, formerly of Columbus, died December 4, 2015 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Member of Beacon Chapter No. 593 OES (formerly Southernway Chapter) and former member of Optimist Club.

Preceded in death by husband, Everet Cordle; daughters, Geneva Thompson and Ethel Holliday.

Survived by daughter, Jo Detty of FL; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Nov 28, 2015

Ray Franciscus, age 95, passed away November 28, 2015. Born to Clarence and Mabel Franciscus on December 19. 1919.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Mable. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Ray was a founding member of Madison Christian Church. He was also an honorary member...

Nov 25, 2015

William E. Warren Sr, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away November 25, 2015 at home surrounded by family. Member of Ohio Society of CPA's and Northwest Bible Church. As a young man, Bill was very involved with the south side YMCA. Graduate of Columbus South High School,class of 1961 and Franklin University. Bill loved his family, loved people, and...

Nov 23, 2015

James D. Pelfrey, age 68, of Columbus, passed away at home November 23, 2015. U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran. Helicopter mechanic with Army Reserves. Master Dive instructor and past longtime member of Buckeye Divers. Formerly worked at Bob Caldwell Dodge for many years.

Preceded in death by wife, Rosie Newsome and father, James Pelfrey. Survived by daughter and...

Nov 23, 2015

Correne C. "Connie (Rundio) Enyart Pauley, age 94, of Columbus, passed away November 23, 2015.

Member of Lighthouse Ministries and Obetz Senior Citizens. Graduate of Columbus South High School.

Preceded in death by husband, Richard Enyart and Jerry Pauley; sisters, Sally Grant and Mildred Fetheroff; granddaughter, Tari Pauley.

Survived by children, Laura Fritz,...

Nov 21, 2015

Faye J. Weilbacher, age 83, of Columbus, passed away November 21, 2015 at home surrounded by family.

Member of St. Ladislas Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Richard Weilbacher; parents, Edward and Rose Newman; brothers, Fred and Charles Newman. Survived by children, Deborah Marshall, Tony Weilbacher, Sherry Valentine, Robert Weilbacher, John (Tiffany) Weilbacher, and...