Obituaries Listing

John Pyatt
Feb 27, 2018
John Pyatt, age 47, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. John was a Mr. Fixit who never met a stranger. He was a kind man, loving husband, brother, son and friend. Preceded in death by father John Pyatt. Survived by loving wife Jennifer Ringer, mother Carolyn Pyatt, sisters Sharon Williams, Shana (Ed) Barns and Sheril Bare, brother Joe...

Karen Phillips
Feb 25, 2018
Karen Sturm Phillips, age 75, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 25, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Bliss and Gladys (Metz) Sturm. Survived by loving husband of 54 years, Keith, children David, Ellen (Pete), Susan, Joyce and Jill (Ryan), grandchildren Lucas and Michael. Family will receive friends 5-7 pm Wednesday at the TIDD FAMILY...
Vernon Cruze
Feb 25, 2018
Vernon Cruze, age 97, of Columbus, Ohio, went to be with his wife in Heaven on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Grainger County, TN, he was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII serving in Northern France, Rhineland and the Philippines. After the war, he worked for the City of Knoxville, TN and retired to Ormand Beach,...

Jaden Sanders
Feb 24, 2018
Jaden Sanders, age 14, of Hilliard, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. Jaden attended Hilliard Weaver middle school where he played defensive tackle and offensive guard on the football team and also for Cap City Falcons. Preceded in death by aunt Jennifer Sanders, uncle Nicholas Barnett, sister Emma Sanders and many loving relatives and friends. Survived by father Eric (Stephanie...

Joyce Wood
Feb 23, 2018
Joyce Sue Wood, age 63, of Columbus, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Attended Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. She was a West High graduate class of 1972 and retired from State Auto. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Walga Basham and sister Brenda Diane (Ralph) Ham. Survived by loving husband of...
Alfred Risser
Feb 23, 2018
Alfred W Risser age 98, died February 23, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living in Marysville, OH. Alfred was born to Alfred P and Irene S Risser in Evanston, IL. He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lola L Risser, his parents, his younger sister Sue Ann (Leonard) Hagerup, and his son-in-law Michael J Fisher. He is...

Carl Perry
Feb 22, 2018
Carl Ray Perry, age 50, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Carl was a Navy Veteran and metal engineer for S&G Manufacturing. Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by father Carl (Charmy) Perry, mother Judith (Bill) Candow, loving wife of 27 years Rebecca Perry, daughter Danielle (Timmy Coventry) Perry, son Shane Perry, brother Paul (Erin) Perry, sister Stephanie...

Shirley Daniels
Feb 22, 2018
Shirley M. Daniels, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness. Born June 17, 1940 in Skaggs, KY. Preceded in death by parents Proctor and Dixie Rigsby, husband Clarence Daniels, daughter Patty Ann Branam and son-in-law Dave Dixon. Survived by brother Jess “Dickie” (Deb) Rigsby,...
Scott McDowell
Feb 21, 2018
Scott McDowell, age 57, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018. A graduate of Hilliard High School, Class of 1978, he was the President/Owner of NEWMAC, Inc. Scott is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carla McDowell, sons: Nicholas (Bailey) McDowell of Plain City, Samuel (Holly) McDowell of Galloway and Nate McDowell of Lancaster, daughter Ryan McDowell of Hilliard, his four...
Robert Stormont
Feb 20, 2018
Robert E. Stormont, age 85, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was a graduate of Hilliard High School, Class of 1950. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church for 72 years, and owner/operator of Sohio at Broad and Norton. Bob was Chief of Prairie Township Fire Department for 11 years and dedicated...

Carroll Jay Sines
Feb 19, 2018
Carroll Jay Sines, age 87, passed away February 19, 2018. He attended Five Points Methodist Church. Retired from John Deere with 35 years of service., was a Mason, belonged to Monroe Men’s Club and was former owner of C & J Market in Five Points. Preceded in death by parents Harry and Clara (Dewey) Sines, loving wife Jerri of 55...
Guy O. Miller
Feb 19, 2018
Guy O. Miller, age 91, of Hilliard, Ohio, went to Heaven on Monday, February 19, 2018. Born in Charleston, WV, Guy was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII. He retired from White-Westinghouse after 27 years and then worked at The Ohio State University in the Landscaping Department before his retirement in 1988. A long-time and active member...

Payton Elizabeth Young
Feb 19, 2018
Payton Elizabeth Young, age 17, of Columbus, Ohio is now at peace. Payton was a junior at Bishop Watterson High School where she was active in the Drama Club. Payton was a beautiful young woman, inside and out. Her smile would light up a room and her genuine kindness was freely shared with everyone. Payton wanted things fair for all...

Ruth Ann Potter Shannon
Feb 17, 2018
Ruth Ann Potter Shannon age 90, passed away on February 17, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William and Emily Potter. Preceded in death by her loving husband Charles E. Shannon. They married on February 15, 1948. Also preceded in death by her parents, sister Mildred Renick, brother Alfred Potter and Triplets Maynard, Myron and Marie Potter, grandson...
John Schwenker
Feb 15, 2018
John Schwenker, age 66 of Upper Arlington passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 15, 2018 in his home in Hilliard. John was an all-star athlete at Bishop Waterson High School in football, basketball and swimming. He was an avid OSU football fan and he loved to play the guitar and harmonica and spend time with family and friends. John is preceded...
Martha Kay Stroup Holstein
Feb 14, 2018
Martha Kay Stroup Holstein age 78 passed away peacefully on February 14th. Martha Kay was born on December 30, 1939 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to Idelle and Ben Stroup. She lived in Mt. Sterling all her life and knew no strangers. She worked for the State of Ohio most of her life. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In...
Kenneth R. Poston
Feb 11, 2018
Kenneth R. Poston, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Athens, Ohio in 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Evelyn Yoho and Jean McGrinn, brother Don Poston, sisters-in-law Pat Poston and Robin Cassell and brother-in-law Frank Gloyd. Ken is survived by his loving wife of...
Joan E. Heinz
Feb 9, 2018
Joan E. Heinz, age 86, of Hilliard, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of Waterville, Ohio, went to Heaven on Friday, February 9, 2018. Sweethearts for 74 years, Joan is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Roy A. Heinz, their children: Barbara (Tim) Anderson of Hilliard, OH, Laura (Rey) Janes of New Concord, OH, Claudia (Gary) Ceccardi of Ft....
Courtney Pfaffinger
Feb 9, 2018
Courtney Michelle Pfaffinger, age 32, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018. Graduate of Hilliard High School 2003. Courtney loved her family and friends. She was known for her ability to make others smile and laugh. She enjoyed home renovations and flipping houses. Courtney was a 13-year employee of Lowes. Preceded in death by grandfather Richard Olson. Survived by...
Carol K. Braithwaite
Feb 9, 2018
Carol Braithwaite, age 70, of Hilliard, Ohio, went to Heaven on Friday, February 9, 2018. Born in Columbus to the late Morris and Darlene Hill, Carol was a graduate of Hilliard High School. Carol was a long-time employee with Acura of Columbus. A horse-lover her entire life, she owned a pure-bred Morgan horse she named Parsley. In addition to her...