Dec 14, 2013

Raymond Jim (Radar) Brown, born June 18, 1953 went to be with his Lord on December 14, 2013, Jim was a master blacksmith. He had worked at Fortin Ironworks and with Grove City's Century Village teaching the art of blacksmithing. His mission in life was to promote friendships and build relationships while creating a positive atmosphere for hands on...

Dec 12, 2013

Mary Jane McDaniel, age 84, of Canal Winchester, went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2013. South High School Graduate Class of 1947. Member of Whitehall United Methodist Church and TOPS. Retired from Columbus Public Schools. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Rose Crossley; brothers, Stanley, Ross, and Marvin Crossley. Survived by husband Jerry of 64...

Dec 11, 2013

Ronald L. Criswell, age 83 of Columbus, passed away on December 11, 2013 at Ohio Veterans Home-Georgetown, in Georgetown, Ohio. Retired from the U.S. Air Force, Vietnam Veteran. Member of VFW Post #3424, American Legion Southway Post #144 and AmVets #1312 and Groveport Lodge No. 4204 F&AM. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis; father, Marion Criswell and mother, Frances...

Dec 9, 2013

Marvin H. Pastor, age 80, of Gahanna, born December 22, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away December 9, 2013 at home. U.S. Navy Veteran, Korean War. Retired from Ohio Bell after 35 years of service. Member of St. Matthew the Apostle Church. Graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas, Class of 1951. Lifetime member of USSVI, Columbus Base USSVI, VFW Post...

Dec 5, 2013

Glen P. Mullins Sr., aka "Spider"., age 74, of Columbus, went to Heaven on December 5, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home. Retired from SG Lowendick as a heavy equipment operator. Member of Church of Christ on Parsons Avenue and Local 18. Preceded in death by parents, William and Emma Mullins; sister, Nancy Chapman; 3 brothers, Carrol...

Dec 3, 2013

Mary E. Mead, age 77, of Columbus, passed away December 3, 2013 at home. Retired greeter from Walmart at South High Street location. Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Frances Webb; granddaughter, Jeniffer Webb; father, William Iler and mother, Edna Reiter Byers. Survived by children, David Harold (Darlene), Denise Martin, and Michael Jared (Susan); 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, and...

Dec 2, 2013

Gary F. Holmes, 67, of Wexford, PA, passed away on December 2, 2013 after a courageous and stoic battle with cancer with his beloved wife, Patti Hollern Holmes holding his hand. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Isabelle Holmes, his in-laws, John T. and Margaret Hollern, and his brother-in-law, Patrick Martin. He is survived by his brother...

Nov 30, 2013

Marsha I. King, age 61, of Lithopolis passed away at her home on November 30, 2013 and is now resting in Heaven. She was a coordinator with Walmart for over 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Dorothy Hearl and brother Dan Hearl. Marsha is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Shaffer of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Kayte Clary, Jessica...

Nov 26, 2013

Frances Hess, age 73, of Columbus, passed away November 26, 2013 with her family by her side. Retired from The Limited after many years of service. Preceded in death by son, Daniel Hess and her parents, John and Mary Shaffer. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Clifford; daughter, Karen (Paul) Gongaware; grandchildren, Amy Stewart, Eric Stewart, and Shawn...

Nov 25, 2013

Hester L. Fisher, age 83, of Plain City, passed away November 25, 2013 at her granddaughter's home in Columbus. Hester was a greeter for 17 years at the Walmart at Tuttle Crossing. She is preceded in death by husbands, Wayne Barber Sr., and Charles Fisher; son, Wayne Barber Jr., and sister, Edith Oldaker. Survived by daughter, Patricia Barber; son,...

Nov 21, 2013

Mary A. Wolford, age 67, of Columbus, entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2013 while at the Kobacker House. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Caudill, and her loving sisters and brother. Mary is survived by her husband, Pat Wolford; daughter, Vicki Murray of Orient, and son, Rick (Stacie) Murray of Columbus; grandchildren,...

Nov 21, 2013

Roger P. Goings, age 74, of Reynoldsburg, died November 21, 2013 at Manor Care in Westerville. Preceded in death by former wife, Donna; parents, Paul and Pauline Goings, and brother, Tony Goings. Survived by his children, Lisa Goings, Christopher (Joyce) Goings, Matthew (Andrea) Goings, Timothy (Melinda) Goings, and Emily (Graig) Fravel; grandchildren, Jacob, Samantha, Kyle, Hannah, Cory, Levi, Patrick,...

Nov 9, 2013

George C. Birko age 68 of Columbus, passed away on November 9, 2013 at Kobacker House surrounded by his family. George was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 24, 1945 to the late John and Margaret Birko. George was owner and operator of George's Barber Shop which he established in 1972. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; children,...

Nov 5, 2013

Frances Lucille (Tolliver) Spinks, age 89, formerly of Kettering, Ohio passed away on November 5, 2013 in Byrdstown, TN., where she was currently residing. Preceded in death by parents, Charles E. and Stella (Seymour) Tolliver. Survived by husband, Gerald Spinks of Kettering, OH; 2 sons, Keith Bradley and wife, Robin of Monroe, TN., and Terry Bradley and wife, Diana...

Nov 2, 2013

Donn L. Mosley, age 71, of Columbus, passed away November 2, 2013 as a result of a stroke. Retired from CF after 30 years. Member of Southeast Conservation Club. Donn enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with his good friend Jeff. Survived by wife, Karole; son, LaMont Mosley; daughter, NiCole (Jimmy) Eggers; grandchildren, Tyler and MaCee; sister, Joyce Mosley; sisters-in-law...

Oct 31, 2013

Janet L. Gaal, age 72, passed away October 31, 2013 surrounded by family at her son's home in Columbus. Member of Obetz Zion Lutheran Church. Past president of Columbus Area Credit Unions; Past board member of Ohio Credit Union League and past member of Corporate/Credit Union Inc. Janet is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Gaal. She is...

Oct 9, 2013

Melvin Burchett, age 96, of Columbus, died October 9, 2013. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Preceded in death by wife, Pauline and his son, Darrell. Survived by

2 sisters. Visitation Friday, October 11, 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with service to follow at 10:00 a.m., at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., Pastor Jim Blankenship officiating. Interment...

Oct 2, 2013

Rhonda Kay Romaine, age 54, of Columbus, passed away October 2, 2013 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Bell and mother, Wenona Bell. Survived by husband, Ron; daughter, Christina (Tim) Hise; son, Ricky (Amanda) Romaine; grandchildren, Brandon Romaine, Breanna Romaine, Blake Hise, Ricky Romaine Jr., and Payton Romaine; aunt Yolanda Bass and mother-in-law, Dora Romaine....

Sep 29, 2013

Ruby Ball McCormick Mayfield, age 93, a loving mother and grandmother was called Home on September 29, 2013. Ruby attended Hilock Fellowship Church and truly believed in God's eternal love. While many may not know this, Ruby had many hidden talents which included; vegetable and flower gardening, cooking, carpentry, and a passion for The Ohio State University football and...

Sep 28, 2013

Rose Scholl, age 72, of Canal Winchester, entered into Eternal rest on September 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by husband, Frank "Bill" Scholl and daughter, Kathryn Lavitchkia; brother, Leo Workman and sister, Sylvia Scarberry. Survived by children, Missy Scholl, Diana (Mark) Ernspiker, Mary Seibold, Judi Katinsky, James Scholl and John (Pat) Scholl; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; siblings,...