Obituaries Listing
Kenneth Slyh
Apr 8, 2016
Kenneth L. Slyh, 97, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2016. He was born May 28, 1918 to Leroy and Bertha Slyh in Hilliard, Ohio, and he graduated from Hilliard High School. Kenny was a very hard working man who did many things from farming to owning and operating The Hilliard Dry Cleaner...
Norma Schaffer
Apr 8, 2016
Norma A. Schaffer, age 92, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles and Eleanora Moedinger, Norma was the last surviving of their five children. Norma and her husband John moved to Hilliard in 1966 and were faithful members of Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church ever since....
Joseph Rilling
Apr 5, 2016
Joseph Rilling, 90, of Akron, passed away April 5. He was born August 20, 1925 in Akron, Ohio and lived most of his life here. He was the husband of one wife, Janice Rilling, for nearly 64 years and son to Mary and Thomas Rilling. He is survived by their two children, Kristen Conrad (happily married to David) of Plain...
Bessie Jordan
Apr 4, 2016
Bessie Lorneda “Neda” Jordan, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. She was a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church and retired as a Unit Secretary for Doctor’s West Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Mervin and Bessie Smith, brothers Roger, Mervin “Bud” and James “Ronnie” Smith and granddaughter Mary Beth Chapman. Survived by loving...
Grayce Sills
Apr 3, 2016
Grayce McVeigh Sills, born April 18, 1926, in Bremen, Ohio, died April 3, 2016 at Kobacker House Hospice surrounded by family and friends. Proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edythe McVeigh (nee Smith); beloved partner Sharon Huesman; her sister Mabel McVeigh Arnold; her brother Emil Clifton McVeigh; her brother James Lester McVeigh and her nephew Michael Arnold. Joyfully...
Keith McDowell
Apr 2, 2016
Keith Joseph McDowell, age 74, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away April 2, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital with family by his side. He was born February 25, 1942, to Joseph and Leah McDowell (deceased). He was the youngest of 6 children. Survived by sister Judy (Larry)Johnson. Keith married Diana Robertson (deceased) in 1960. They have 3 children, Shelly (Dave) Hudson,...
Cevin Clark
Apr 1, 2016
Clark Cevin Brent Clark, age 52 of Hilliard passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Clovis and Louise Clark. Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Karen; children, Macie and Zachary: sisters, Cheryl Ringheiser and Carla Beaudoin; brother, Clovis Clark; numerous relatives and a host of friends. Family will recieve friends 4-6...
Steven Hoyda
Mar 30, 2016
Steven Joe Hoyda, age 55, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2016. He was a graduate of Shelby High School Class of 1979; graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Marine Biology. Steven was employed by Hilliard City Schools as a Network Administrator. He enjoyed Scuba diving, traveling to and climbing...
John Byers
Mar 29, 2016
John Thomas Byers, age 91, of Dublin, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. John attended Hilliards High School, was a U.S. Army Veteran WWII, retired from Toombs Trucking Equipment, raised chickens and sold eggs locally, preceded in death by loving wife Ruth (Garrett) Byers 1999 and sons Mark, Edward, and David Byers. Survived by children, Patricia (Gary) Creager, John...
Michael W. Swain
Mar 29, 2016
SWAIN Michael W. Swain, age 55, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Galloway, OH. Born June 6, 1960 in Belpre, OH to Geraldine Cooper and the late William Swain. Also preceded in death by infant brother. Survived by wife, Tanya Swain; daughter, Haley Swain; brother, Eric Swain; sisters, Sheri Myers and Kristen Swain; numerous nephews and nieces; best friend,...
Marian Golden
Mar 27, 2016
Marian N. Golden, age 90, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus, OH. Born October 13, 1925 in Raritan, NJ to the late Leslie and Mary Niles. Marian enjoyed spending time with her family and her pets. Survived by children, Charles (Sandra) Golden and Deborah (Rudy) Lukacovic; 6 grandchildren, Erin (Kevin) Kirk, Brittney (Jeff)...
Vernon Schmidt
Mar 25, 2016
Vernon Leroy Schmidt Jr., age 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday March 25, 2016. Family will receive friends Thursday March 31, 2016 from 12-1pm at the Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St. Hilliard, Ohio 43026, where a service will be held at 1pm. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
John Vertal
Mar 24, 2016
John R. Vertal, 66, of Hilliard, Oh., went to be reunited with his loved ones who passed before him on March 24, 2016. He will be missed by all that knew him. John had a lively, charismatic and humorous personality that lit up a room wherever he went. He was never one to hold back his thoughts and feelings. His...
Marie Dillon
Mar 24, 2016
Marie E. Dillon, age 58, passed away on March 24, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Survived by daughter, Jessica; brothers, Dale and Jeff (Debbie); nieces, Tara, Kelli, Ashlyn, and Olivia; nephews, Justin, Nick, Brendt, Vincent, and Wyatt. Preceded in death by father Dale Sr., mother Helen, and sister Levaun. Marie's love and support will be greatly missed by all that...
Linda Lou Jewett
Mar 22, 2016
Linda Lou Jewett, age 74, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Florence Lewis; daughter, Lorraine; sister, Roberta; sister-in-law, Helen. Survived by daughter, Billie (Chad) Collins; twin brother, Lester; sister, Lea (Bob); brother, Frank (Diane); grandchildren, Michael (Christina), Ruthann (Marc), Lacy (Adam), and Courtney; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces,...
Kenneth Lewis
Mar 22, 2016
Kenneth E. Lewis, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Born November 8, 1928 in Coryville, OH to the late Albert and Virgie Mae Lewis. Proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Retired from the National Mine Service Co. Survived by wife of 67 years, Dorothy A. Lewis; children,...
Barbara Snyder
Mar 18, 2016
Barbara Snyder, a resident of Columbus for 50 years, passed away Friday the 18th of March, 2016 in her home in Hilliard, Ohio surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia, on August 1, 1943, daughter of Mary Wright and David S. Richie. Barbara spent her childhood years in nearby Moorestown, NJ. She graduated high school from Moorestown Friends School in...
Kathy Ciamacco
Mar 17, 2016
Kathy Ciamacco, age 60, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 17, 2016. Born September 16, 1955 in Marion, OH to the late James Richard Seckel and Janice Maxine (Stanley) Rotering. Also preceded in death by her stepfather, Ernest Rotering. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Recently retired as a dedicated teacher from Hilliard City Schools. Survived by children,...
James Upperman
Mar 16, 2016
James Upperman, age 71, found peace on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born October 25, 1944 in Columbus, OH to the late Lawrence and Wilda Upperman. He was a man who loved to create. He enjoyed wood carving, working with stained glass, and many other forms of art; he also loved theater and composing his own music....
Leona "Lee" Gillespie
Mar 16, 2016
Leona "Lee" Gillespie joined her husband of 63 years in Heaven, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Dublin Methodist Hospital with her family by her side. She was born December 26, 1931 in Ridgeton, Ohio to the late Minor and Cora Stineman. She was a loving mother and grandmother "Mimi". She took great joy in providing an inviting, comfortable home for...


