Obituaries Listing
Barry J. Brown
Jun 10, 2025
Barry J. Brown, affectionately known as "Bear," passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025, at Riverside Hospital, at the age of 66.
Born on March 4, 1959, Barry graduated from Grove City High School in 1977. He dedicated over three decades to a career with UPS, earning the prestigious Circle of Honor 25-Year Safe Driving Award in recognition of his commitment...
Estefan Rodriguez
Jun 8, 2025
Revelation: 21:4 Promises a future free from suffering and pain. It states that God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain, and the old order of things will have passed away. This verse is a vision of the new heaven and new earth, where the effects of sin and...
Kay Frances Ross
Jun 8, 2025
Kay Gilkerson Ross gained her wings and was able to walk with the angels in heaven on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born February 3,1939 at East Lynn, West Virginia.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clyde William Ross, Mother:Dorothy Harless Gilkerson, Father: Herman Melvin Gilkerson, Sisters: Joyce Russell and Janice Russell, Brother:Melvin Gilkerson and Micheal GilkersonShe...
John Becker
Jun 5, 2025
John G Becker, age 100, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 5, 2025. John lived in Erie, PA prior to moving to Columbus 4 years ago with his wife Shirley.
John was born on December 16, 1924 in Calmar, Iowa to Rudolf and Philomena (Meyer) Becker and spent his childhood in Iowa. A WWII and Korean War Veteran, he served...
Thelma Smiley
Jun 5, 2025
Thelma Smiley, age 90, of Hilliard, formerly of Ashland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born on July 22, 1934, in Grove City, Ohio, Thelma was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mabel Marie (Moffit) Hoffman.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smiley; her parents; and her sister, Frances Foreman (Hoffman).Thelma is survived by her loving children,...
Richard Eugene Strohacker
Jun 4, 2025
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Richard Strohacker passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will never fade.
Born January 3, 1947 in Coshocton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Nadine Strohacker, and by his beloved grandson, Alex Thomas Strohacker.
Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra—whose love formed the cornerstone...
Charles (Gordon) Glander
Jun 1, 2025
Charles (Gordon) Glander, age 61, son of Chuck Glander and Susan Lund Wuorinen, passed away June 1, 2025. Gordon worked for the City of Grandview 1999-2025. He had a passion for the Buckeyes, travel, coins, family, animals and he never met a stranger. Preceded in death by father Chuck Glander and sister Kim Black. Survived by wife Debby Glander, sisters...
Elizabeth M McNamee
May 29, 2025
Elizabeth M. McNamee, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1946, to the late Richard and Mary Josephine Griffith.
Elizabeth worked for the Hilliard City Schools for 32 years before she retired. She greatly enjoyed being able to spend her free time with her family and friends. She was a beloved mother and...
Nancy Anders
May 28, 2025
After living more than 83 wonderful years, Nancy Ridenour Anders passed away on May 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Nancy now celebrates a joyful reunion with her husband of 63 years, John “Jack” Anders; love never dies.
Nancy was born on December 18, 1941, the 10th and youngest child of Emory M. and Elsie Francis Ridenour. She spent a happy...
Patricia Creager
May 25, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Lee Creager, 78, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in Hilliard, Ohio. Born on April 2, 1947, Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
Patricia graduated from Hilliard High School in 1965 and furthered her education at Columbus State. Throughout her life, she was known for her kind, thoughtful, and giving nature. An avid crafter,...
Delores Hay
May 25, 2025
Delores Hay, age 95, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was born on March 19, 1930, to the late Raymond Baker and Florence Britton. Delores loved nothing more than her family and friends and being able to spend time with them. In her free time, she also greatly enjoyed shopping, eating a good, sweet treat, or watching a...
Elsie Borghese Hilditch
May 21, 2025
Elsie Borghese Hilditch, age 102, a long time Columbus area resident peacefully passed away at her home from natural causes on May 21, 2025, with family members by her side. She was born on October 5, 1922, in Columbus, Ohio to Burna (McCallister) and Fioravanti (Fury) Borghese. She was a 1940 graduate of Columbus North High School. Elsie is preceded...
Robert Davidson
May 21, 2025
Robert Alan Davidson, 81, passed away peacefully with his family at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio, on May 21, 2025. Born on December 29, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith Davidson of Fairborn, Ohio.
Bob and his wife were lovingly together more than 54 years. Surviving are his wife Nancy Via Davidson; one...
Richard Parker
May 21, 2025
Richard "Dick" Walter Parker passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 21, 2025. Born on September 15, 1950 to the late Walter and Pauline Parker, he was the 5th of 12 children. He was a God fearing, hardworking man his whole life. Whether it was milking cows, baling hay, or working the fields, he showed what hard work meant. Working hard...
Stephen McNamer
May 19, 2025
Stephen Lawrence McNamer, age 67, of Columbus, passed away May 19, 2025. Steve enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by mother Irene (John) Wolford, father Bill (Kathy) McNamer, brother Bill and wife Susan. Survived by children Carolreen (Dave) Miller, Stephen McNamer II and Carrie (Tim) Saunders, siblings David (Carmela) McNamer and Mary-Ann (Jim) Starkey, grandchildren Zander, Zayden and Zavier Saunders, numerous...
Sharron Clark-Smiley
May 16, 2025
Sharron Clark-Smiley, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1954, to the late Talt Smiley and Sarah Parsons Smiley.
SHARRON CLARK SMILEY went by her nicknames Smiley or Smiles which is so fitting as she always had a smile on her face. She had a great sense of humor and was very witty. Sharron...
Joseph Rayburn Jr.
May 16, 2025
Joseph Rayburn, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1939, to the late Joseph and Pearl Rayburn.
After graduating from Steubenville High School, Joseph went on to serve 4 years in the United States Army. From there he worked for many years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. Joseph greatly enjoyed spending his free...
Clarence Allen Fladt
May 13, 2025
Clarence (Allen) Fladt, age 76, of Hilliard, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Columbus West High School, Class of 1967. Allen was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. An avid Buckeye football fan, he was also a most loving husband, father and grandfather. Al was...
Marilyn R. Patton
May 13, 2025
Marilyn R (Warren) Patton, 96 years old, passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born September 1, 1928 in Pax, WV to the late Seibert and Clemma (Ayers) Warren.
Also preceded in death by her brothers Seibert Jr, and Richard Warren. Sisters Celia (Warren) Williams, and Gail (Warren) Cordle. Infant son Charles W. Patton...
Billy Roush
May 11, 2025
Billy E. Roush, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2025. Billy was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Sadly, preceded in death by his father, Henry and his wife, Julie: The Love-of-His-Life. Missed and survived by his mother, Loretta, his siblings: Melody, Melvin, Shirley & Brenda, and his nieces & nephew: Michelle, Brianna, Jamie, Brooke, Renauta, and Joey. Additional family includes Nathan,...