Jun 23, 2012

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UPDATED VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES

Visitation: Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Graumlich Funeral Home

Funeral Service: Monday 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Community Church

(please see addresses below in obituary)

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Ralph Owen Dearth, 74, of Baltimore, died June 23, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Born...

Jun 16, 2012

Marilyn J. Rostorfer, age 84, of Pickerington, died June 16, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East. She was a member of Pickerington Senior Citizen Center and Violet Grange. Preceded in death by husband, Calvin "Grant" Rostorfer; son, Randall Rostorfer; parents, Creighton and Ernestine Lemon. Survived by children, Rick (Lu) Rostorfer, Roxanne (Kubby) Keller, and Roberta (Art) Crouse; grandchildren, Jamie (Kelley)...

Jun 15, 2012

Manuel H. Elliott, age 90, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. Mess Sgt.. in the 9th Armored Division of U.S. Army serving in European Theatre during WWII. Sole owner and operator of Elliott's Body Shop in South Columbus. Avid golfer, trap shooter, and avid outdoorsman and loved to travel throughout America. Manuel was the last surviving...

Jun 8, 2012

John D. "Jocko" Sparks, age 46, of Columbus, died unexpectedly at home on June 8, 2012. He was currently employed with Ohio Citrus Fruit. John is survived by his wife, Roberta "Bobbi" Sparks; children, Megan Keeney, Mary Keeney, John (Kellie) Keeney; grandchildren, Aubrie, Jayden, Mylie, Kendall, and Kylea; parents, Danny and Dolly Sparks of Grove City; brother, Ronnie (Kathy)...

Jun 5, 2012

Ralph W. Gillilan, Jr., age 66, of Columbus, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 5, 2012 at home. Member of Reese Chapel CCCU. Retired from the City of Columbus as Civilian with the Division of Police. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph W., Sr. and Myrtle Gillilan, brother Donald Gillilan, and half-brother Harold Gillilan....

May 28, 2012

Robert F. May went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28th, 2012. He was retired from Bordens Milk, Wonder Bread, and a current employee at Kroger (in the Brewery District). He attended Heritage Freewill Baptist Church, and has been a true servant of God for many years. Bob was born to Harvey S. and Macie Marie May,...

May 24, 2012

George Edward Gillman, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday May 24, 2012 surrounded by family. He was born May 29, 1949 to Ed and Bessie West in Columbus, Ohio. Survived by wife and best friend of 17 years, Denise "Niecey". 3 daughters; 2 step-daughters, Kandy and Krissy; 1 step-son, Ron "Boogie" and Jill; brother, Wallace;...

May 24, 2012

Harry K. Darst, Sr., age 97, of Columbus, formerly of Buckeye Lake, OH died May 24, 2012. U.S. Army Veteran WWII served as an occupation troop in Japan. Member of Hebron United Methodist Church and a longtime member of South United Methodist Church. Retired from Columbia Gas after 32 years. Preceded in death by wife, Josephine Darst; brothers: Alvoy,...

May 21, 2012

Larry F. Jones, age 62, of Columbus, died May 21, 2012. U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam War. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Kimberly Nicole; sister, Sharon; and best friend and brother-in-law, Tim Coleman. Survived by wife of 28 years, Alice Call Jones; children, Carl (Jolene) Jones, Sarah (Dustin) Bosstic, Molly Jones, and Emma Jones. grandchildren, Hannah and Aubrey Bosstic; Trey...

May 16, 2012

Jerry L. "Goose" Guisinger, age 73, of Columbus, went to be with our Lord on May 16, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Jerry attended St. Mary's Catholic Church (German Village) and 4 S Club. He is a graduate of East High School and retired from Lazarus after 38 years of dedicated service. Jerry was an avid hunter,...

May 10, 2012

Lura M. Chesshir, age 76, of Columbus, passed away on May 10, 2012. Private family graveside service was held at Obetz Cemetery.

Apr 30, 2012

Benjamin F. Davis, age 76, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2012. U.S. Navy Veteran. Retired from City of Columbus Water Division. Member of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by sisters, Celestine Kennard, Audrey Wood, and Dolores Doust; brother, Gerald Davis. Survived by wife of 45 years, Donna Davis; children,...

Apr 13, 2012

Alan S. King, age 74, of Columbus, passed away on April 13, 2012surrounded by his family. Retired from Buckeye Steel after 45 years and was Owner of King's Key and Lock. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Leona King; infant brother, Isaac and his aunt, Naomi Jones. Survived by wife, Rosalie Passen King. daughters, Debbie (Richard) Crabtree, and...

Apr 13, 2012

Dorothy "DoDo" Senft, 87, passed away on April 13, 2012. She was preceded death by her husband George Senft; parents, Raymond and Marie Fisher; sister Mary Coon and brothers Raymond Jr. (Grace) and Ronald Fisher. Survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law David Coon and Claire Fisher. Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great- nephews that...

Apr 7, 2012

Dorothy Ida Knight, age 105, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas, son, Robert, and sister, Harriet. Survived by grandchildren, Kathy (Patsy) Scarmack, Christopher Knight, Gail Bragg, Lynne (Russell Lear) Redderson, Craig (Marian) Redderson; 7 great-grandchildren; niece, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews; and many friends. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church...

Apr 6, 2012

Fred W. Tilley, age 76, of Columbus, passed away on April 6, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West. Retired U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Retired fireman from Rickenbacker Air Force Base. Member of American Legion Southway Post No. 144. Preceded in death by parents Fred W. and Helen Tilley and sister, Norma Walker. Survived by wife, Nadine (Haynes)...

Apr 6, 2012

Stephen C. Grove, age 57, passed away April 6, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Ronald. Survived by mother, Betty; children, Melanie Sprankle, Stephen M., and Robert Grove; grandchildren, Christian, Zachary, Dylan, Megan, Justin, Angel; sisters, Cheryl (Tom) Powell, Judy Betts; brothers, Walter and Ronald (Mary K.) Grove; many other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Monday, April...

Mar 28, 2012

Richard M. Eisenhart, age 71, of Columbus, died March 28, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara. Survived by son, Ric Eisenhart and granddaughter, Alex Eisenhart. Private burial Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements were entrusted to GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. To sign and view online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.

Mar 26, 2012

Terrance L. "Terry" Drennen, age 67, passed away March 26, 2012 at Kobacker House after a 10 year courageous battle with prostate cancer. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Retired from Social Security Administration and the United States Postal Service. Graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Political Science, a Master's in Public...

Mar 25, 2012

Kathryn A. Gruber, age 63, of Reynoldsburg, passed away with her family at her side at Grant Medical Center on March 25, 2012. Kathy was secretary for Senator Ben Gaeth for 25 years prior to retiring as Administrative Assistance to the Director of ODNR. 1966 graduate of Northmont High School in Englewood, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents George...