Obituaries Listing
Gary Swenson
Aug 5, 2026
Gary B. Swenson, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Estelle Swenson, Gary was a graduate of Mentor High School, Class of 1962. He was a retired Sales Engineer with the Flender Corporation. A former member of the Ohio Bowler's Association, Gary was an...
Russell A. Young
Aug 9, 2026
Russell A. Young, age 84, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Kobacker House, in Columbus, Ohio. Born to the late Harry E. and Leila Marie Young, he was a graduate of Big Walnut High School and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.
Russell Young dedicated his life to serving others. He proudly served...
Ruth Ann Vencill
Aug 18, 2026
Ruth Ann Vencill, age 94, of Columbus, born on June 18, 1932 in Logan, Ohio (Union Furnace), passed away August 18,2026 peacefully sleeping in her bed at Lincoln Village Assisted Living Facility, Columbus, OH. Survived by only granddaughter and grandson-in-law Shelley (Aaron) Denney and three great grandchildren. Preceded in death by sons David Branch Vencill and Steven Allen Vencill. Family...
James Gericke
Aug 15, 2026
James Leo Gericke, age 89, passed away at home while surrounded by his family on August 15, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on August 25, 1936, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Frances and Leo Gericke. Jim graduated from Ridgeville High School, where he proudly told everyone that he ranked 27 out of 27 in his class. After...
John Brunicardi
Aug 13, 2026
John Oreste Brunicardi, beloved husband, family member, friend and respected real estate professional, passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 52.
John was born on January 6, 1974. He attended high school in Bryan, Ohio, before continuing his education at The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. He was the proud owner and...
Thomas Nutini, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas (Tom) J. Nutini Jr., age 84, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Worthington, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Thomas J. Nutini Sr. and Helen E. Nutini.
Tom graduated from Aquinas High School. He was an avid golfer who loved fishing and enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes.
Tom is survived by...
Cameron Moore
Aug 10, 2026
Cameron Moore, age 29, of Hilliard, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School, Class of 2015. Cameron attended Columbus State Community College and was employed at Giant Eagle. He was working on earning a degree in Cyber Security.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Susan Chattin, grandfather Rosco Moore, and uncle...
Elizabeth "Betty" Justine Strack
Aug 8, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Justine Strack, age 97, of Hilliard, Ohio, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Born in Cincinnati to the late Edward and Evelyn Nemann, she was a graduate of Mother of Mercy High School in Cincinnati. She married the love of her life, Eugene L. Strack in 1950 and they...
Thelma Ball
Aug 7, 2026
Thelma (Fawn) Ball. Peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2026, at the age of 101.
She was born at home on March 16, 1925, in Lewis Center, Ohio. She grew up in a lively household with six sisters and four brothers, and their relationships were close all their lives. She was the...
Jeffery A. Tidd
Jul 31, 2026
Jeffery Allen Tidd, age 68, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Harold Tidd, nephew Steven. Jeff retired from Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS). He was a graduate of Hilliard High School, a member of Hilliard Moose Lodge #2236 and MOB Car Club. Survived by his sister and brother-in-law Priscilla and Mark...
Robert "Bob" F. Schafer
Jul 25, 2026
Robert F. Schafer, age 89, a long-time resident of West Jefferson, Ohio, died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Inn at Library Way, in Hilliard, Ohio. Born October 14, 1936 in New York City to the late Fred and Bertha Schafer, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Sidney Schafer, and his son David....
John D. Azelvandre, Jr.
Jul 23, 2026
John D. Azelvandre, Jr. (“Don”) was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia in July, 1939. All of his paternal ancestors were glassmakers.
A lifelong Roman Catholic, Don was educated in Catholic schools from first grade through college, graduating from Xavier University with a degree in English and Communications. He then began working in broadcast journalism, principally radio. He retired in 2000 after...
Gilbert Hurwood
Jul 23, 2026
Gilbert Arthur Hurwood, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 76, in the comforting care of Hospice after a prolonged illness. Born on January 7, 1950, in Rochester, New York, Gilbert touched many lives with his warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit.
Gilbert was the cherished son of Allen E. and...
Todd Seckerson
Jul 17, 2026
Todd S. Seckerson, age 65, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2026. Todd was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 1960. He grew up in Carroll, Ohio, and graduated from Bloom-Carroll High School.
Family was at the center of Todd’s life. Some of his happiest moments were spent surrounded by his family—during holidays, cookouts, celebrations and ordinary visits....
Edgar "Eddie" Elfrink
Jul 17, 2026
Edgar “Eddie” Elfrink of Dublin, Ohio passed peacefully with family at his side on July 17th, 2026 after 95 well-lived years. Eddie was the oldest of eight children and grew up on a dairy farm in Madison County. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie (whom he affectionately referred to as his “personal...
Bill Whitt
Jul 16, 2026
Bill Whitt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, July 16. Bill loved gardening, home projects, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After serving in the United States Army, Bill worked for Westinghouse and later was a paint specialist for Fournier Rubber and Supply in Columbus. Bill loved being retired and...
Glenwerd Arthur Carrick, III
Jul 13, 2026
Glenwerd Arthur Carrick III, affectionately known as "Corky" and "Fuzzy," passed away on July 13, 2026, in Johnstown, Ohio, at the age of 55. Born on December 20, 1970, in Bellaire, Ohio, Glen lived a life filled with extraordinary experiences, Rock N Roll, dedication to his work, and the freedom of the open road. In his...
Sidney John Stover
Jul 13, 2026
Sidney John Stover, age 75, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Born in Springfield, Ohio, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Sidney was a retired security guard with Anthem Insurance for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Anna Stover, his daughter Stephanie Aviles, granddaughter Harmony, brothers...
Jack Barker
Jul 10, 2026
Born November 7, 1937 in Bath, Michigan on July 10, 2026 our beloved husband, father, and grandfather age 88, went to be with the Lord with his family by his side.
Jack was a member and trustee of the New Beginnings Church of God, Hilliard, OH, where he sang and played his harmonica faithfully for the Lord. He served in the...
Kathleen Mayfield
Jul 9, 2026
Kathleen Ann Sutman Mayfield passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Mayfield; her parents, Harry and Frances (Donnelly) Sutman; and her brother, Harry William Sutman.
Kathy is survived by cherished daughters and their husbands, Kathleen and Manny Garcia, and Kristen and Jeff Maiden. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law,...


