Obituaries Listing

Joan Drake

Joan Drake

Jan 18, 2015

Joan K. Drake, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Joan had a passion for music, painting, sketching and loved to laugh. Preceded in death by parents F.D. and Edith Schell, son Kevin Smith. Survived by husband of 50 years, Ken Drake; children, Sharon (Doug) Lamb and Dan (Carol) Drake; grandson, Matthew (Kristi) Lamb; one...

Jerry Cornell

Jerry Cornell

Jan 16, 2015

Jerry William Cornell “JJ”, age 42, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Graduate of Highland High School Class of 1990, graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering and received his MBA from Franklin University. Employed with AEP. Jerry’s faith was unwavering and he cherished...

Frances Simon

Frances Simon

Jan 15, 2015

Frances (Fran) Simon, age 80, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Heartland of Dublin after a 14 month battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert Simon. She is survived by son Randy (Tammy) Simon, daughter Lana (Dave) Ahlum, brother, 2 sisters, grandchildren Randi (Josh) Green, Laacy (Joseph) Smith, Jennifer...

William Long

William Long

Jan 13, 2015

William Dean Long, age 70, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at home. He was a retired maintenance worker from Uni-Facs. Preceded in death by parents Everett and Alice Smith Long and brothers. He had a passion for the outdoors, grilling and woodworking. Survived by Geneva Walls and family. Family will receive friends Monday 10-11am at the TIDD...

Edwin E. Hall

Edwin E. Hall

Jan 13, 2015

Colonel, US Army, retired Edwin E. Hall, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away January 13, 2015. Edwin was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army and Ohio National Guard. Member of American Legion and VFW of Hilliard. Longtime member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church and active with Meals on Wheels. He was the first Director of the All American...

Harry Wilson Lease, Jr.

Harry Wilson Lease, Jr.

Jan 12, 2015

Harry Wilson Lease Jr., age 87, of Hilliard, passed away January 12, 2015. Member of Hilliard Church of Christ. Army Veteran of WWII 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. Harry was a member of VFW Hilliard, Hilliard American Legion 614, Hilliard Moose Lodge #2236 and Northwest Franklin County Historical Society. Preceded in death by son Kim, parents Harry and Grace Lease and sister...

Pamela Evans

Pamela Evans

Jan 5, 2015

Pamela Evans, age 57 of Hilliard, OH passed away peacefully at home after winning the battle against breast cancer but succumbing to a dignified battle with ovarian cancer. Her courageous and tenacious fights with cancer were left behind to be “in the arms of Jesus” for eternity. She was a longtime member of Glenwood UMC and continued her discipleship of...

Carol Yeauger

Carol Yeauger

Jan 3, 2015

Carol Ann (Thomas) Yeauger, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2015. Born February 12, 1939, in Columbus, Carol grew up in German Village, attended St. Mary School, later resided many years in Hilliard and west Columbus. She enjoyed travel, card club and spending time with dear friends and family. Carol will be missed by her...

James Kirby

James Kirby

Jan 3, 2015

James G. Kirby, age 75, passed unexpectedly Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Dr.'s West Hospital. Survived by wife, Ella; son, James II. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 starting at 1 p.m. at 3623 Heritage Club Dr. in Hilliard at the Woodview Court Apartment Complex.

David W. Boucher

David W. Boucher

Jan 2, 2015

David W. Boucher, age 61, passed away January 2, 2015. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Road, Hilliard, OH 43026. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, Hilliard, OH.

Edna Dowdy

Edna Dowdy

Dec 28, 2014

Edna O. Dowdy, age 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 28, 2014, from her home in Hilliard. Edna was born June 2, 1938 in Columbus, OH to Barbara and William Butler. Preceded in death by mother and stepfather, Barbara and Lee Baker; father, William Butler; sister, Karen Edgington; son-in-law, Rick Cossin; and many...

Saturnina Canega

Saturnina Canega

Dec 28, 2014

Saturnina Canega, age 92, passed away December 28, 2014. Friends may call Saturday, January 3, 2014 from 5 until time of service at 6 p.m. at the Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St. in Hilliard.

Elizabeth Varela

Elizabeth Varela

Dec 27, 2014

Elizabeth V. Varela, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Mt. Carmel W. Hospital. Longtime member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Vincent. Survived by son, Richard (Lee) Varela; grandchildren, Ashley Varela, Lauren Varela-Herrera, Marisa Bearden and Nicholas Varela; great grandchildren, Ian Vanderkolk and Dylan Bearden. She was a devoted and loving...

Carolyn Burke-Edwards

Carolyn Burke-Edwards

Dec 24, 2014

Burke-Edwards (Davis) Carolyn J. (Davis) Burke-Edwards, 78, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family, December 24, 2014. Originally from Columbus, Ohio. Survived by loving husband, George Edwards; two sons, Victor and Keith Burke; three step children, Steven, Alice and Elizabeth. Also leaves behind, a grandson, Jason (Dawn) Burke; and a great grandson, David Ramono. Preceded...

Alphonse Sallett

Alphonse Sallett

Dec 23, 2014

Alphonse J. Sallett, 74, passed away December 23, 2014. Alphonse was born August 27, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Alphonse A. and Genevieve Sallett. He graduated from Albright College and received his Ph.D. from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University in 1993. He taught at Kirkland and Hamilton Colleges and for over 25 years was an excellent teacher...

Scottie Hamby

Scottie Hamby

Dec 22, 2014

Scottie W. Hamby, age 71. Survived by son, Sanford Hamby and his wife Sun A Hamby; his daughters, Paula Hamby and Michael Lawyer and Darlene Nielsen and her husband Zane Nielsen. He is survived by his grandchildren, Gabriel Hamby, Hunter Thompson, Zoe Nielsen, Joshua Hamby, and Isabella Hamby. He is also survived by his siblings, Margaret Pack, George Hamby, and...

Clara Miller

Clara Miller

Dec 22, 2014

Clara Elizabeth “Wuertz” Miller, age 92, passed away on Monday, December, 22, 2014. Born August 5, 1922 at Amlin, OH to John and Margaret Krieger Wuertz. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Paul Miller, son Paul “Greg” Miller, brothers Ernest Wuertz and Arthur Wuertz, sisters Helen Weber, Florence Burns and Ada Rheinscheld. She is survived by her daughter-in-law...

Clinton "Bill" Trapp

Clinton "Bill" Trapp

Dec 22, 2014

Clinton W. (Bill) Trapp, age 88 of Mt. Sterling died Monday, December 22, 2014 in Fayette County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 19, 1926 in Franklin County. He was the son of the late Elvin and Ona (Whiteside) Trapp. Bill was a retired farmer and truck driver. Past member of Ohio Valley Antique Tractor Pullers Association and Ohio State...

Gretchen Clifford

Gretchen Clifford

Dec 20, 2014

Gretchen K. Clifford, age 70, of Hilliard, passed away December 20, 2014. Born in Romania. She was a member of Martin Luther Church of Columbus and of the Saxon Club; also volunteered many years with the Hilliard Music Boosters. Gretchen graduated from South High School, class of 1963. She retired from Big Bear with 40 years of service, and worked...

Kenneth Shively

Kenneth Shively

Dec 19, 2014

Kenneth Shively, age 86, of Hilliard, passed away December 19, 2014. Member of Hilliard First Baptist Church. U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Former volunteer policeman for Hilliards and retired from Ameritech. Preceded in death by loving wife Wilma J. 2012, daughter Darleene C. Shively, parents Homer and Nellie Shively, brothers Charles and Burdette and sister Stella. Survived by children Kenneth...