Obituaries Listing
Patricia Lucas
May 30, 2015
Patricia L. Lucas, age 42, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital. Born June 5, 1972 in Fort Lewis, WA to Doris and the late Philip Lucas. Also preceded in death by her Grandfather in Germany, Opa Bergemann and Grandfather, Forest Lucas. Survived by mother, Doris Lucas; sister, Christina (Jason) Jones; Grandmother in Germany, Oma Christel Bergemann...
Rada J. Gibson
May 29, 2015
Rada Jane Gibson, age 69, of Hilliard, passed away on May 29, 2015 at the Kobacker House. She was born to Willie and Magdalene Curtis. Rada spent her whole life as caregiver for many families, even to the very end. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of many years, James O. Gibson. Rada is survived by her...
William "Howard" Tweed
May 28, 2015
William "Howard" Tweed, age 90, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his home. Born July 6, 1924 in Fletcher, NC to the late Hamilton and Jenny Tweed. Howard served as a WWII U.S. Navy Gunner in the Pacific Theater on several aircraft carriers. Graduate of North Carolina State University, and was an avid supporter of the Wolfpack. He retired...

Harold Collins
May 24, 2015
Rev. Harold Collins, age 87, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. Retired Pastor at Amity Enterprise Baptist Church after many years of service. He was a member of Columbus Enterprise Baptist Church. Harold served on the Enterprise Baptist Church Association Board for several years. Preceded in death by daughter Barbara Silvia, parents William and Cula Collins, numerous brothers...
Scott Smith
May 24, 2015
Scott William Smith, age 40, of Columbus, passed away May 24, 2015. Attended Hilliard United Methodist Church and Cypress Wesleyan Church. He was a 1993 Graduate of Hilliard High School, attended The Ohio State University, Columbus State and was an avid Buckeye fan. Scott was an Eagle Scout with Troop 814 at Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church, currently employed with...
Alma Betts
May 19, 2015
Alma Louise Betts, age 86, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away May 19, 2015. Born February 18, 1929 in Vinton County, Ohio to John Dennis and Agnes Mae (Scott) Waldren. Alma retired from COPCO Papers, Inc. and attended Brice United Methodist Church before she became ill. She married Thomas H. Betts on May 15, 1948. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Ralph Litzinger
May 18, 2015
Ralph A. Litzinger, age 83, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015. Born in Patton, PA, Ralph attended St. Vincent’s College ‘53. He worked for Ashland Chemical for 30 years in Columbus, OH before retiring to Hilton Head, SC with his beloved wife, Susie. Known for his warm spirit, friendliness, and sense of humor, Ralph was also deeply religious and...
Russell Ferguson
May 17, 2015
Russell L. Ferguson, age 90 of Hilliard passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born July 16, 1924 in Logan County, Ohio. Loving husband for 67 years to the late Winifred Jeffers Ferguson; devoted father of Debbie (Matt) Cox, Tom (Betty Blau), Carol (Greg) Godec, Matthew (deceased), Janice (Pat) Blubaugh; Grandfather of Spencer (Erisa), James (Amber), Meredith (Pat), Jackie (Kevin), Joel...
Marcelene Slyh
May 17, 2015
Marcelene Violet Slyh, 94, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 17th. She lived her life humbly with an attitude of service and was sweet and kind to everyone she met. She deeply loved her husband Kenny of 68 years. She always had something positive to say and a smile and encouraging...

Jeffrey Verwohlt
May 13, 2015
Jeffrey H. Verwohlt, age 56, of Upper Arlington, passed away May 13, 2015. Jeff was a loving son, brother and generous friend who will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Jeff was a graduate of Hilliard High School Class of 1977, Franklin University graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science and a graduate from Capital Law School...
Kenneth Snyder
May 12, 2015
Kenneth E. Snyder, age 57, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He used his poetry to cheer up his friends and was also passionate about photography and the Australian Terriers Rescue. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Currently employed by State Teachers Retirement System. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, and friend. He is preceded in death by his...

Carol McNamara
May 10, 2015
Carol Higham McNamara, born in Trenton, NJ January 1, 1934, passed away May 10, 2015. Graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951, Elizabeth General Hospital School of Nursing 1961, The Ohio State University for Nurse Anesthetist in 1963 and The Ohio State University School of Journalism in 1976. She worked as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist at Mount Carmel Medical Center...
Sharon Patricia Fluharty
May 10, 2015
Sharon Patricia (Wilkes) Fluharty, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Wesley Glen. Born December 9, 1934 in Lonaconing, MD to the late Harry and Bertha Wilkes. Also preceded in death by son, Ronald Rotruck. Survived by children, Mona (Larry) Jacobs, Cindi Mack and Gary (Toni) Rotruck; 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Friends may call Wednesday,...

Leola Williams
May 7, 2015
Leola N. Williams, age 96, of Hilliard went home to be with her Lord and Savior May 7, 2015. Born in Trosper, KY, December 22, 1918. She was a graduate of Aretemus High School in KY and was a long time member of Memorial Baptist Church of Columbus. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Sudie Dye, husband Arnold H....

Dorothy Hardy
May 7, 2015
Dorothy Hardy, age 98 passed away at Blanton House in Grove City on May 7, 2015. She was born to the late Samuel and Ellen Moore on January 24, 1917 in Ashland, KY. Dorothy was very dedicated to her family and will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John K. Hardy; children Charles Hardy,...
Loretha "Rete" Miller
May 5, 2015
Loretha “Rete” Miller, age 95, born April 14, 1920 in Amlin, Ohio; from Hilliard, OH, and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL; passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Rete was a graduate of Hilliards High School class of 1938, and Capital University, where she received her teaching degree. She taught in Unionville Center, OH for 17 years and last taught for...

Floyd Mefford
May 4, 2015
Floyd Melvin Mefford, age 75, of Hilliard, passed away May 4, 2015 U.S. Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne. Retired Master Carpenter and partner with M&F Carpentry. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Ethel Mefford, sister Dorothy Plummer and brother Virgil Mefford. Survived by loving wife of 50 years Loretta, children Floyd (Sherri) Mefford, Jr., Keith (Heather) Mefford,...

David G. Naille
May 4, 2015
David G. Naille, age 73 of Hilliard, passed away May 4, 2015. Member of Meadow Park Church of God Columbus. Retired from University Systems at The Ohio State University. David was an intricate part of starting the Eldopa’s support group with the Central Ohio Parkinson Society in the early 90’s and was an American Softball Association Umpire for over 25...

Betty Beachler
May 1, 2015
Betty Gard Beachler was born on March 4, 1918 to Ossie Shipman and Samuel Earl Gard of Amlin, Ohio. She is survived by her son Earl Beachler, married to Sandy of Ocala, FL. Her daughter, Connie Spangler, married to Briane of Mt. Sterling, OH. And son, Jimmy Beachler, married to Ferrell of Columbus, OH. One surviving sister, Virginia Schreck of...

Neva Massart
May 1, 2015
Neva Massart, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Arlington Court. She was born to the late Ross and Monnie Smith in February 10, 1931 in Morgan County, Kentucky. Neva was a former member of Spring Fork Enterprise Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; brother, Eugene Smith; sisters, Pauline Baker,...