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Timothy Mace
Jul 5, 2012
Timothy W. Mace, age 53, of Columbus, passed away July 5, 2012 at home. Timothy was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Tim has been a Deputy Sheriff with Franklin County for the past 20 years and an active member with F.O.P. Lodge No.9 and member of St. Margaret of Cortona Church....

Vicki Nixon
Jul 3, 2012
Vicki Nixon, age 62 of Columbus, passed away July 3, 2012 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by husband, Tom and her father, Robert. Survived by children Angie (Dennis), Phillip, Melanie (Jason), and Aaron (Kristen); 3 grandsons; siblings: Linda, Lori, Gary, and Doreen; Visitation Friday beginning at 11 a.m. with service to follow at 12 noon at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL...

Ruth Coleman
Jul 1, 2012
Ruth Ann Hicks Coleman, age 72, of Columbus, died July 1, 2012. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Retired from Columbus Temperature Control after 22 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Beatrice Wolf and sister, Charlotte Huffman. Survived by children, Richard(Connie) Hicks, Carl Hicks, Kim (Kenny) Felhofer, and James Hicks; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 1 niece,...

John Drummond JR
Jun 25, 2012
John W. Drummond Jr., age 68, of Columbus, died June 25, 2012 at his home. Member of St. Joseph Cathedral, Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent DePaul Society. He received his BA from The Ohio State University. John was a Spanish teacher at Northmor High School in Morrow County. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. and Marjorie Ann...
Ralph Dearth
Jun 23, 2012
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Ralph Owen Dearth, 74, of Baltimore, died June 23, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Born...

Marilyn Rostorfer
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)...

Manuel Elliott
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...

John Sparks
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)...

Ralph Gillilan JR
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....

Robert May
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,...

George Gillman
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;...
Harry Darst SR
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,...

Larry Jones
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...

Jerry Guisinger
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,...

Lura Chesshir
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.

Benjamin Davis
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,...
Dorothy Senft
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...

Alan King
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...

Dorothy Knight
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...

Stephen Grove
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...