Obituaries Listing

William Litz
Nov 27, 2017
William (Bill) R. Litz, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27th at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Litz and Violet (Smith) Litz as well as his sisters, Joyce Joseph, Maxine Reader and Marzella Cook. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ruth E. (Ruby) Litz; children, Kathy (Jim) Kamnikar,...

Amy (Brown) Drummond
Nov 26, 2017
Amy A. (Brown) Drummond, age 52, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. A graduate of Chillicothe High School, Class of 1983, Amy was a chef at various restaurants and had a life-long passion for cooking. Amy was preceded in death by her father Ron Brown and by her grandparents. She is survived by her mother Sue Brown...
Jean R. Rardin
Nov 26, 2017
Jean H. (Riddle) Rardin, age 90, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Born in New Richmond, Ohio to the late Otto and Cordelia Riddle, Jean was also preceded in death by her sisters Margaret Riddle, Ethel Mae Schaub and Edna Ruth Gosney. As a teenager during WWII, Jean welded bombs in...

Michael Gregory Gavazzi
Nov 22, 2017
Michael Gregory Gavazzi, age 29, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 following a severe asthma attack and short hospital stay at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 6th, 1988 in Hartford, CT before moving to central Ohio, where he grew up and spent all his adult years. Mike was a 2006 graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School,...
David S. Meeks
Nov 16, 2017
David S. Meeks, age 53, formerly of Dublin, OH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 16, 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ. David was born April 10, 1964 in Canton, OH, beloved son to John N. and Joan D. Meeks. A 1982 graduate of GlenOak High School, David went on to study Political Science and graduated from...
Robert Stuart Jr.
Nov 16, 2017
Robert Edward Stuart Jr., age 78, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. Born in Ironton, Ohio on September 21, 1939, lived his life in Columbus and Hilliard. Bob attended West High School, Class of 1957. He spent his career as a Lather, Plaster and Union Carpenter for Melvin M. Engel Inc., later becoming President. Bob was always a handy man,...
Louise E. Gerckens
Nov 14, 2017
Louise E. Gerckens (Graupp), age 84, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017 at her residence at Sunrise on the Scioto. Louise was born on September 25, 1933 in Passaic, New Jersey to Ann and Joseph Graupp. A graduate of East Rutherford High School, she earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Montclair State Teachers College. While...
Barbara Hoyle
Nov 12, 2017
Barbara Hoyle, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Barbara was a graduate of West High School Class of 1950 and was very active in the Alumni Association. She was a 70-year member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and retired from Ohio Bell after many years or...
Carmen Emrick
Nov 11, 2017
Carmen Sue Emrick, age 46, of West Jefferson, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. Preceded in death by grandmother Allie Ramey, grandparents Virgil Sr. and Adele Emrick and step father Scottie Hamby. Survived by daughter Amber (Steven Sowinski) Clemons, son Joey (Kaylee Crabtree) Stone, mother Beverly (Jerry) Ray, father Virgil (LuAnne) Emrick, brothers Douglas (Dianna) Emrick and Richard Emrick, grandchildren...

Betty Geese
Nov 10, 2017
Betty Geese, age 85, passed away November 10th at her home with her family. Betty enjoyed taking care of her son and loved her family very much. One of her favorite hobbies was making quilts and baking with her granddaughters and doting over her great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband John and son Johnny. Brother Claude Boggs,...
Rodger Lisk
Nov 10, 2017
Rodger Calvin Lisk, age 74, of Hilliard, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Rodger had a love of everything sports, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, home of his alma mater, The Ohio State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at the top of his class of 1964. Rodger was also a 1960 honors graduate of...

Virginia Cavis
Nov 8, 2017
Virginia Cavis, age 71, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Virginia was employed as a bus driver for special needs students in Upper Arlington schools. Preceded in death by parents Cecil and Helen Radcliff. Survived by loving husband of 50 years Dick, brother Ron (Mary Ann) Radcliff, sister Becky Cline, nieces, nephews and...

Roger Gartin
Nov 8, 2017
Roger D Gartin, age 57 of Mt. Sterling died unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska. Preceded in death by his mother, Julia Gartin. He is survived by son, Jake, and daughters Nicole and Jessica; father, Harrison (Judy) Gartin; brothers Gary and Ricky Gartin. The family is being served by...

James Furniss
Nov 7, 2017
James Furniss, age 89 of Williamsport, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1928 in Pickaway County, Ohio. Jim was a lifetime farmer of Pickaway County and served in the Army-Air Corps.
Preceded in death by his parents John and Marvene (Fast) Furniss; wife Betsey Furniss, sons Baby boy and John Furniss, granddaughter, Jonnie...

Mary Ann Sampson
Nov 5, 2017
Mary Ann Sampson, age 68, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday November 5, 2017 at Riverside Hospital. She was a Disney fanatic who loved collecting Disney items and going there on vacation. Survived by loving husband Bruce, daughter Jenny Murrell, son Jack Murrell and granddaughter Riley Murrell. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place.
John Maurer
Nov 5, 2017
John William Maurer passed away on November 5, 2017. He was born in Joliet, IL on September 11, 1941 to the late John Arthur Maurer and Magdalen Foesch Maurer Douglas. John’s life was incredibly rich, a lifetime of learning and service. John attained his magna cum laude accounting degree and the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Akron. John...
Dean E. Salts
Nov 5, 2017
Dean E. Salts, age 77, of Hilliard, OH, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. Survived by his sister Connie Salts of Ft. Collins, CO and brother Roger Salts of Cincinnati, OH, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Connie and his parents John and Wilma Salts. Dean was a graduate of Hamden High School in...
Bobby E. Skaggs
Nov 3, 2017
Bobby E. Skaggs, age 72, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 3, 2017. A veteran of the United States Army, Bobby was retired from the State of Ohio, Ohio Criminal Justice Department after 26 years of service. After his retirement, he was a security guard with West Ward Pharmaceuticals. Bobby was a member of the Northwest Franklin...
Joyce L. Miller
Nov 2, 2017
Joyce Lamond Miller, age 82, of Hilliard, Ohio went home to be with her loving Savior on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Joyce will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to loving God and her family. Blessed with the gift of service and hospitality, she turned no one away. Her love for Jesus was evident in her faith and her joy...

Betty Barnes
Oct 31, 2017
Betty McKelvey Barnes, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was born and raised in Clintonville. Betty graduated from North High School and was an early member of North Broadway Church in Clintonville. Betty was a graduate of The Ohio State University in music and Miami Ohio University in elementary education. She taught music and elementary education...