Obituaries Listing
Julie A. Bielke
Jan 5, 2026
Julie Ann Bielke, age 86, died on Jan.5, 2026. Daughter of James and Mary Estes, Julie was born in Cracker's Neck, KY, where her father was a minister in the church of the Holy Brethren. Later the family moved to Springfield, Ohio where Julie attended public school. She married Jim Hopewell in 1955 and gave birth to her first daughter,...
Helen M. Modlich
Jan 5, 2026
Helen Modlich, age 96, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Helen Marie Modlich was the very essence of sacrificial love for her family and friends. She impacted the lives of countless others who knew her. She was a major force behind the success of her husband’s business, serving as John’s faithful wife and always deferring her own...
John C. Nash Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
John C. Nash Jr. was born on April 9, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, and passed away on January 2, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.He was the son of John C. Nash Sr. and Thelma M. Dougherty, who predeceased him. John was also predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma Rose & Norman Knockwafel of Louisville KY, as well as his in-laws,...
Beth Hensley
Jan 2, 2026
Beth Jackie Hensley, 69, of Galloway, OH, passed away on January 2, 2025 at home. She was born in Ft. Thomas, KY on May 27, 1956 to the late John Frazier and Carol (Ott) Frazier. Beth is survived by her husband, John Hensley; her sisters: Vicki (Kyle) Prince, Gayle Frazier, Linda (John) Beck. She is also survived in death by...
Nancy Ann Phillips
Dec 30, 2025
Nancy Ann Phillips, age 88, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ward and Evelyn (Dewald) Smith.
Nancy graduated from Rosary High School and from there spent 28 years working at Battelle.
Nancy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald R. Phillips, brother, John...
Clifford Griffith
Dec 26, 2025
Clifford G. Griffith “Cliffhanger”, born April 4, 1956, age 69, passed away December 26, 2025. United States Army Veteran 101 Airborne. Clifford was a truck driver for over 36 years. Preceded in death by mother Eloise Kimbler, stepfather Hobert Kimbler and brother Charles Kimbler. Survived by daughters Angel Griffith and Amanda (Tammy Jo) Edwards, grandchildren Kristian Griffith, Sierra Hurst and...
Sherry Bauman
Dec 24, 2025
Sherry H. Bauman, age 67, of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025.
Sherry was a graduate of Westland High School, Class of 1976. She coached at Fliptastic! Gymnastics for over 20 years, where she influenced many young athletes through her steady encouragement and dedication. She enjoyed photography, her pets and spending time with family and friends, especially at Lake...
Robert Kneisel Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Robert J. Kneisel Sr., age 76, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillian (O’Connor) Kneisel.
He is survived by his children Laura (Greg) Sichi, Robert (Katherine) Kneisel, and Michael (Brittney) Kneisel. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jonathan, Cailynn, Christian,...
Daniel Fulton Graham
Dec 23, 2025
Daniel Fulton Graham, age 56, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Mary E. (Smedley) and the late Ronald E. Graham, Daniel was a graduate of Westland High School, Class of 1987. Dan was retired from the auto body industry. He is survived by his mother Mary E. Graham, his...
James “Jim” Christopher Faehnle
Dec 20, 2025
On Saturday night, December 20, 2025, James Christopher “Jim” Faehnle went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he loved with all of his heart. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 14, 1949, Jim was the second-oldest child of Carl Joseph and Mary Ann (Hinterschied) Faehnle. He graduated from Bishop Watterson High School and went on to...
Elaine Starinchak
Dec 16, 2025
With profound sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, a gifted writer, devoted wife and mother, passionate teacher, and tireless advocate, Elaine J. Starinchak, 89, of Columbus who died on Tuesday, December 16, surrounded by the legacy of a life lived with unwavering love and purpose.
An eloquent and thoughtful writer, she had a rare gift...
Michelle Syx
Dec 15, 2025
Michelle “Missy” Anne Syx, age 60, of Plain City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 15, 2025. Michelle attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plain City and graduated from Springfield North High School, Class of 1983. Michelle loved being a stay-at-home mom, raising her children, and being a wife to Mark. She was an...
Anita L. McGinnis
Dec 15, 2025
Anita L. (Kusturin) McGinnis, age 89, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Andrew Kusturin and Ann Schade, Anita and husband John, raised their family in the Hilliard area after moving from Georgia in the family station wagon while pregnant and with five kids, a dog, and a...
David E. Yeager
Dec 10, 2025
David E. Yeager, 85, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
David was born September 25, 1940, in Windber, Pennsylvania, to Ellsworth and Cleo (Lawhead) Yeager. At the age of 11, he experienced the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Cleo, to lupus. Following her passing, he was lovingly raised by his grandparents,...
Noretta Shaw
Dec 10, 2025
Noretta Shaw, age 88, of Columbus, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1937 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Earnest and Effie (Collins) Gibson. Noretta was a longtime employee for Columbus’ telephone companies, first for Ohio Bell and then later for AT&T, until she retired in 1991. She loved being around her family, playing...
James W. Norris Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
James W. Norris, Jr., age 75, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away surrounded by those he loved on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born to the late James and Gertude Norris, in Columbus, Ohio, on February 16, 1950.
James was a proud United States Army Veteran Medic, a Master Mason, certified HVAC technician, and a hardworking business owner, but above all...
Alan C. Pauley
Dec 7, 2025
Alan C. Pauley, age 83, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with melanoma.
Alan was born on January 1, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John and Verna (Mikita) Pauley. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Youngstown University and then continued his education receiving a master’s degree in Public Health from...
Rachel A. Hayes
Dec 7, 2025
Rachel A. Hayes age 96 of Hilliard, Ohio passed away December 7, 2025. Born November 13, 1929 at Pine Knot, Kentucky. Daughter of Andrew Jackson Kidd, mother Centennial Smith Kidd.
Rachel was a member of Worthington Christian Church. She was a college graduate and majored in Business and Finance, worked for Ohio National Bank, First Investment Co and Bank One. She...
Gene Hagemeier
Dec 4, 2025
Gene Mark Hagemeier passed peacefully at home on December 4, 2025 just a few days following his 93rd birthday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hannibal, Missouri to parents Eva Grace Galbraith and Florenz T. “Hagie” Hagemeier. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol, his parents, twin brother, Dean, younger sister, Joyce, and older...
James Weller
Dec 3, 2025
James Donald Weller, age 76, of Hilliard, went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2025, his loving wife by his side. Born April 7, 1949, in Ada, Ohio, the son of the late Reverend Malcom Donald and Helen (St. Clair) Weller. In 1985, Jim began a long and dedicated career with the State of Ohio. Starting in the...
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