Obituaries Listing
Joy Gangluff
Oct 26, 2014
Joy Baunelle Gangluff, age 80, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Mt. Carmel W. Hospital. Longtime member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church. She served as a secretary for Hilliard City Schools at Avery Elementary and retired as a secretary from the City of Hilliard. Preceded in death by parents, John and Cordelia Travis; sisters, Esther Major, Carol McGee and Lois...
Freda Wessling
Oct 20, 2014
Freda Mae Wessling, 81, of Hilliard, passed away Oct. 20 at Carriage Court Assisted Living in Hilliard. She was born Nov. 23, 1932, in Painter Creek, Darke County, Ohio, to John and Inez Morris and married Rolland Wessling on June 8, 1958, in Grace Lutheran Church in Greenville, Ohio. A longtime resident of Greenville, she retired from Rest Haven Nursing...
Ruth Motter
Oct 18, 2014
Ruth Motter, age 94, of Columbus, born June 17, 1920, passed away October 18, 2014 at Mayfair Village. Preceded in death by husband Harvey. Lifelong hair dresser. A graveside service will be held 11 am Friday, October 24, 2014 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, OH.
Myrtle Griffin
Oct 17, 2014
Myrtle L. Griffin, of Hilliard, died peacefully on October 17, 2014. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. Myrtle proudly served her country in the Women's Army Corps during WWII as an ambulance driver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Hal"; mother, Marie and stepfather Orven Knox. Myrtle is survived by her loving son, Donald and his...
Robert Root
Oct 16, 2014
Robert Paul Root – Devoted Husband, Father, and Dzia Dzia Robert “Bob” Paul Root passed away peacefully at his residence in Powell, Ohio on October 16, 2014 at 6:33 PM at the age of 66. Cause of death was cancer. Bob was born on May 18, 1948 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Dorothy and Robert Root and was the older brother...
Sean Killilea
Oct 16, 2014
Sean Killilea, age 42, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Dr.'s West Hospital. Born December 2, 1971 in Columbus, OH. Graduate of Bishop Hartley High School, Class of 1989. Employed by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Marcia Killilea; daughters, Brianna and Abigale; son, Ryan Byrd; father, Dennis (Sheila) Killilea; mother, Margaret...
Orella Lyon
Oct 13, 2014
Orella Phillips Lyon, age 83, resident of Plain City, OH, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2014. Orella was born in Martha, KY on May 7, 1931. Retired from Southwestern City Schools and a member of Bible Community Church. Preceded in death by husband Gayle, sister Lorretta Sparks and granddaughter Christy Lyon. Orella is survived by...
James M. Cullen, Jr.
Oct 10, 2014
James M. Cullen Jr., age 59, of Columbus, passed away October 10, 2014. James was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1974, employed by Sears Logistics for 38 years. He was an avid motorcycle rider, NASCAR fan and enjoyed playing pool. Preceded in death by parents James M. Sr. and Virginia Cullen and brother Timothy Wayne Cullen. Survived...
Robert Tallon
Oct 9, 2014
Robert Tallon, age 84, born and raised his family in New Jersey, later moved to Ontario, NY and Hilliard, passed away October 9, 2014. Preceded in death by wife Maxine Tallon and former wife Marilyn and their son Peter. Survived by children Linda (Tom) Golin, Debbie (John) Bilinski, Judy (Richard) Bleier, Chris (Liza) Tallon, John Tallon and Barbara (Doug) Kelly,...
Marlin Hurd
Oct 4, 2014
Marlin Lee Hurd, at the age of 87, passed away peacefully the morning of October 4, 2014, at Carriage Court of Hilliard Assisted Living. He is reunited with his loving wife of 64 years, Elma Lou, who passed in April 2013. He was pre-deceased by brothers Paul Hurd and Donald Hurd,sister Grace Lingard, and young son Jeffery. He is survived...
Robert Ford
Oct 3, 2014
Robert A. Ford, age 91, died peacefully on October 3, 2014 in Northlake, Ill. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 15, 1923, to Russell and Mabel Ford. Graduated in 1941 from North High School, where he was an All-City end on the school's football team. During World War II, Bob was a member of the U.S. Army's renowned 10th Mountain...
Linda Frankenberg
Oct 1, 2014
Linda L. Frankenberg, The basics: Worthington Class of ’63. Loved her church, loved her family, loved a glass of wine. Would rather give her money to people in need than spend it on herself. To that end, check out CelebratingLinda.com for details and join us for a memorial service Saturday, Oct. 18.
Dorothy Moorhead
Sep 27, 2014
Dorothy Moorhead, age 91, of Hilliard passed away September 27, 2014. She was a member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church. Dorothy was a lovely multi talented lady. Member Hilliard Happiness Entertainers an avid fan of the Toll House Jazz Band and founding member "Hoot" Heart of Ohio Tole painters. Preceded in death by parents Charles E. and Stella Black; first husband...
Dr. Vernon Leininger
Sep 27, 2014
Dr. Vernon Edward Leininger, age 78, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away September 27, 2014. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, graduate of Tipton High School and US Army Veteran. Vernon did his undergraduate work at Indiana University and post graduate work at Purdue University. Following completion of his education, he served as a pioneer in radiation...
Roscoe Luttrell
Sep 22, 2014
Roscoe Luttrell, age 81, of Columbus, went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 22, 2014. Member of Linworth Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne. Preceded in death by sisters Sonja and Pam. Survived by loving wife Donna, children Julie Mercer, David (Margie) Luttrell and Roger (Stephanie)Luttrell, brother Bob (Joyce)...
Steven Engelman, Sr.
Sep 22, 2014
Steven Bruce Engelman Sr., age 62, of Galloway, passed away September 22, 2014. Attended Day Spring Baptist Church. Retired as a fire fighter from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by father Robert Engelman Sr. Survived by loving wife of 41 years Kathleen, children Steven Jr. (Cory) and Amy (John) Campbell, granddaughter Autumn Zahornek,...
Olive "Jean" Mapes
Sep 21, 2014
Olive Jean Mapes (Hunter), age 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Sanctuary Place at Tuttle Crossing. Born December 7, 1921 in Jackson, OH to the late Fred S. and Mary Alma (Garrett) Hunter. Jean is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Norman, Paul, and Charles; sister, Wilma; granddaughter, Tracy Lynn (Heap) Healy; daughter-in-law, Mary Alice (Kidwell) Mapes,...
Marilyn Wagner
Sep 19, 2014
Marilyn Lane Wagner went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 1935 - September 19, 2014, age 78, at Doctor's W. Hospital. Preceded in death by father, Robert Lane (WWII, buried overseas); mother, LaVerne Lane-Lore; brother Carl Lane. She is survived by, devoted husband, of 58 years, Howard O. Wagner; sister, Sandra Lane (Terry) Walker; nieces, Marilyn Laura Cox...
James Bright
Sep 19, 2014
James L. Bright, age 95, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2014 at The Sanctuary of Tuttle Crossing. Preceded in death by parents, Gladys and James Bright of Lancaster, OH; sister, Betty and brother, Vernon. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Wanda; daughter, Marilou (Norm) Tulodziecki; son, Steve (Kim); grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie) Tulodziecki,...
Reb Barbee
Sep 14, 2014
Reb Damon Lee Barbee, age 17, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Galloway, OH. Reb was a senior at Hilliard Bradley High School and attended Tolles Technical Center's Welding Program. Preceded in death by sister, Angel Barbee; grandmother, Carolyn Southerland. Survived by mom, Juanita Southerland, father, Ralph Barbee; sisters, Savannah Barbee and Ashley Barbee; grandfather, Gerry Southerland; uncle, Gerry...


