Obituaries Listing

Joann Tanner
Jan 18, 2016
Joann Laverne (Coan) Tanner, born April 26, 1932 went home to be with Jesus on Monday Jan. 18, 2016. Joann was born in Louisville, KY and is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Pauline Coan, brother Dick (Ruth) Coan, and husband of 44 years, William West Tanner. Joann is survived by her brother Jack (Helen) Coan, her two...
William Cozzens
Jan 14, 2016
William F. Cozzens (Bill), age 81, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at First Community Village. Born, 9/4/1934, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Beryl and William Cozzens. Preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Phyllis. Survived by sister, Nancy Kimberly and her husband, Howard; children, Carla Grieshop (David) grandchildren, Aaron and Stephen; Carrie Kanani (Navid) grandchildren, Nura...
Alice Metz
Jan 14, 2016
Alice J. Metz, age 93, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Born April 18, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Angelo and Angelina Sansone. Longtime resident of Hammondsville, OH. Member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by husband, Roy Metz; son, Robert D. Metz; and brother, Louis O. Sansone. Survived by...

Lula Carey
Jan 12, 2016
Lula Bess Carey “Lou” passed away peacefully in the home of her loving caretakers, Betty and Ron Tatterson, in Hilliard, Ohio on January 12, 2016 at age 87. Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Carey and Eva Cross Carey, and by her dear sister and brother-in-law, Vivian Carey Gossett and Donald Gossett of Hillsboro, OH. She is...

Mary Klugh
Jan 12, 2016
Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Klugh, age 85, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Mary was born September 19, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio. She graduated from Community School of Nursing in Springfield and retired from The Ohio State University. Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband George A. Klugh whom she married on June 15, 1952 and her...
Emmitt Kauffer
Jan 12, 2016
Emmitt “Donny” Kauffer, age 44, passed on January 12, 2016. Donny was an amazing drummer, talented artist and skilled sportsman. He was loved by all that knew him and everywhere he went smiles followed him. Preceded in death by grandmother Mary Pope and stepfather Lerman G. Kauffer. Survived by mother Judy (David) Younkin, longtime companion Stacey Justus, father figure to...
Wilma S. Holbrook
Jan 9, 2016
Wilma S. Holbrook, 86, passed away January 9, 2016, from natural causes, surrounded by family. Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, to whom she had a strong and loving marriage for 66 years before his passing on Aug. 1, 2015. She was born in Sciotoville, Ohio, on May 24, 1929, to Louis Creighton and Ruie Semones. In...
Brenda Esquivel
Jan 9, 2016
Brenda Carol Esquivel, age 60, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. She worked for Field Publications and for Carpenter House. She was a member of Vineyard Church at Tuttle Crossing. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Maurcine Staten; brother, Keith Staten; and daughter, Deara "Dee" Cole. Survived by husband, Victor Esquivel; children, Nicole Esquivel and Brian Staten; brothers, Myron...
Alfred B. Strickler Jr.
Jan 9, 2016
Alfred B. Strickler, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 9, 2016, in his 87th year. He was born on October 5, 1928 in Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta Bodder Strickler and Alfred B. Strickler Sr., and his older sister, Alice Deam. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

Virginia Nichols
Jan 8, 2016
Virginia Lee (Venrick) Nichols, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 08, 2016. Married January 9, 1970, she is preceded in death by her husband William Henry Nichols. She retired from Ranco in 1991 after 37 years of service. She is also preceded in death by her parents Johnson and Elizabeth (Sutton) Venrick, brothers Ross...
Maryanne VanSchoyck Cashell
Jan 6, 2016
Maryanne VanSchoyck Cashell, age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in her hometown of Hilliard, OH. Lifetime member of Hilliard United Methodist Church and Northwest Historical Society. Retired from Lazarus. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph H. Cashell; parents, William and Frances (Latham) VanSchoyck; brother and sister-in-law, Owen and Kathryn VanSchoyck. Survived by son, David (Barbara) Cashell; daughter, Sara...
Carl Hayne
Jan 6, 2016
Carl W Hayne, 70, of Hilliard, passed in his home on January 6th following a long illness. He was born December 29, 1945. Carl grew up in Niles before living in Warren for many years. Carl leaves behind his son, Paul (Deanna), daughter Victoria (Mike) and Grandson Bryce. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Virginia. Carl absolutely beamed...

William Lee Wickliffe
Jan 3, 2016
William Lee Wickliffe, "Bill", 82 of Columbus, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 3, 2016. Born and raised in Nelsonville, OH. Retired Iron Worker of Local Union 172. Preceded in death by parents Bessie (Coakley) Wickliffe, Son, Lee, Grandson, Derick Gilkerson. Survived by wife Pattie (Vollmer) Wickliffe of 63 years. Loving Father of Daughters, Theresa (AL) D'Andrea of...
Ruth Ohlinger
Jan 2, 2016
Ruth Alice Ohlinger, age 83, of Hilliard passed away January 2, 2016. Member of the North West Bible Church of Hilliard. Professional Executive secretary retiring from A.E.P. Before moving to Hilliard Ruth was an active member of Mt. View Baptist Church in Upper Arlington where she was the editor of their news letter for many years. She was also an...

Lloyd Estep
Dec 28, 2015
Lloyd Estep, age 80, of Hilliard, passed away December 28, 2015. Member of St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church. Retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with 20 years of service, serving one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Also retired with 25 years of service from the U.S. Postal Service. Lloyd enjoyed spending his mornings with the "Morning...

Richard Howenstine
Dec 24, 2015
Richard E. Howenstine, age 67, passed away Thursday December 24, 2015. He was employed by Tokheim Corporation and G.I. Reitz and Sons. He is survived by his wife Christine, sons James of Columbus, Ohio and Benjamin (Allison) of Dublin, Ohio, and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Capital Area Humane Society, Kobacker House, or...

JoAnn Rusoff
Dec 24, 2015
RUSOFF JoAnn Rusoff (Fondaw), aged 86, died peacefully at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, December 24, 2015 (Christmas Eve). Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 20, 1929. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Maurice B. Rusoff, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar F. Fondaw Sr. (her father and wife Nell), Mr. and Mrs. Oscar F....
Annette Rentenberg
Dec 23, 2015
Annette D. Rentenberg, 53, of Powell, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her home. She was born May 11, 1962, in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Max and Virginia Dale. Annette graduated from Meridian Community College and Furman University. On October 17, 2003, she united in marriage to Craig Rentenberg in Powell. Annette created the original Spinning Studio at...

Dorothy Nye
Dec 21, 2015
Dorothy M. Nye, age 99, of Hilliard, passed away December 21, 2015. Member of the Whitehall Church of the Nazarene and retired from R.G. Barry Corp. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Lulu Grubbs. Husband, Don C. Nye Sr.; son, Don C. Nye Jr.; 9 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Thomas K. (Kathy) Alexander; daughters, Patricia Gibson and...

Linda Mitchell
Dec 21, 2015
Linda P. Mitchell (nee Platte) born February 2, 1941, passed away December 21, 2015 at Kobacker House. Graduated from North High School class of 1959. Attended OSU College of Nursing and retired from OSU. Preceded in death by parents Russell and Eleanor F. Platte. Survived by loving husband of 53 years, Brad, daughters Courtney (Martin) Rusoff, Heather (Dickran) Tchobanian, grandson...