Obituaries Listing

Michael Strider
Jan 3, 2014
Michael H. Strider, age 64, of Grove City, passed away Friday, January 03, 2014. Graduated from Grandview Heights High School Class of 1968. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Formerly employed with D.C.S.C. and Timken Roller Bearing. Preceded in death by mother Norma June Avery 2003 and brother Kelly Avery 1988. Survived by...

Sandra Murdock
Jan 1, 2014
Sandra “Soni” Murdock, age 73, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Graduate of Hilliard High School Class of 1958. Member of Hilliard Alumni Association, Marysville Grace Brethren Church and the women’s Bible study group. Preceded in death by loving husband Ed Murdock, parents Earl and Evelyn Froggatt, sister-in-law Wilma Froggatt and nephew Scott Froggatt. Survived by sons Gary...

Howard VanSchoik
Dec 29, 2013
Howard Russell (Chris) Van Schoik was born on February 9, 1927 in a farmhouse that is still standing on Walker Road in Brown Township. He entered his eternal rest on December 29, 2013. Chris grew up and farmed in Norwich Township for many years. After graduation from Hilliard High School in 1945, he entered the U. S. Army and became...

Jack Adkins
Dec 28, 2013
Jack Adkins, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away December 28, 2013. Born and raised in West Virginia. He was a Train Master for C&O Railroad Company for many years. He then moved to Hilliard, OH; where he worked in Real estate and was self-employed. Preceded in death by beloved wife Janet “Ruth” Adkins, parents Roy and Bertie Adkins and brother...

William Jester
Dec 26, 2013
William Lee Jester, age 71, of Hilliard passed away Dec. 26, 2013. Retired from Capitol Manufacturing and Aaron’s Rental. He was a Vietnam Army veteran. Preceded in death by father Esley Jester and mother Magdalene (Sorrentino) Jester; brother David Jester. He is survived by wife of 51 years, Patty (Reese) Jester; daughter Tonya Jester (Wade Akers); son Aaron (Adrianne) Jester;...

Robert Eckle
Dec 23, 2013
Robert (Bob) Eckle, age 71, born April 8, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio died peacefully at home on 12/23/2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Kathie Eckle, daughter Amber (John) Birko, son Robert (Cathy) Eckle, son Jeffrey (Regina) Eckle, Step-sons Jeffrey J. Wintersteller, Edward (Christina) Winterseller and step-daughter Jeannie (Shane) Conley. Niece Chris (Jeff)...

E. Vernon Miller
Dec 21, 2013
E.Vernon Miller, 94. Long time Clintonville, and Upper Arlington resident. Retired from Lazarus after 35 years of service, and World War II veteran. Preceded in death by wives, Dorothy Miller (38 years), and Lou Ann Miller (24 years). Survived by daughters, Julie Swanson (Kenneth), Nancy Holstein (Scott), and grandchildren, Bobbie Hillard (Amy), Allison Holstein, Crystal Koblitz (Kyle), Heather Holstein, and...

Dorothy Pollack
Dec 20, 2013
Dorothy Pollack, of Galloway, OH., passed away December 20, 2013. She attended Cypress Wesleyan Church and retired from State Auto Insurance Company. Survived by sister Annette (Ralph) Festog; nieces, Scheri (Jeff) Skinner, Dawn (Bob) Jones; and great nephew, Blake Skinner. Funeral service to be held 11 a.m. Monday with visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial Alton Cemetery,

Patrick Davis
Dec 15, 2013
Patrick Davis, age 60, of Dublin, passed away December 15, 2013. They say it is not the length of a life but the depth that defines it, and Pat surely affected many through his work as Superintendent of Buildings for the Catholic Diocese, caring nature and general love for family and friends. A husband, father, friend, coach and mentor, he...
Helen Slater
Dec 14, 2013
Helen M. Honeywell Slater, 88, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Darby Glen Nursing Center in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born on July 4, 1925, the fourth child of the late Elizabeth and Howard Honeywell. She was a faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and servant for our Lord to others. She worked at...

Lois Johnson
Dec 14, 2013
Lois L. Johnson, age 78, of Hilliard, passed away December 14, 2013. Lifelong member of Hilliard United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband Donald H. Johnson, parents William and Mollie Luster, sister Laura Hixson, brothers James and Billie Dale Luster. Survived by sons William “David” (Laurel) Johnson and Charles Johnson, brothers Joe (Melanie) Luster and Lewis (Patty) Luster, sisters...

Marion Lyman
Dec 13, 2013
Marion Lyman, age 90, of Plain City, passed away December 13, 2013. She was active in church, formerly at Good Shepherd Baptist Church and more recently in church services at Edgewater Assisted Living. Marion was active in numerous civic, fundraising and social organizations. She was an avid Buckeye and sports fan; loved to travel; accomplished seamstress, quilter and fabric artist;...

Thomas Vickery
Dec 10, 2013
Thomas Vickery, age 86, of Orient, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Retired from General Motors in 1987, a Charter member of Faith Baptist Church and was a dedicated Soul Winner. Preceded in death by brothers Richard, Samuel and Francis Vickery, sisters Elizabeth Long, Catherine Anderson and Mary Noyes. Survived by loving wife Virginia, children, Diana (Mike) Grove, Eric Merritt...

Robert Hoover
Dec 6, 2013
After a long illness, Robert F. (Bob) Hoover passed away at the age of 89, on Friday, December 6, 2013. He was born in Amlin, Ohio on May 9, 1924 and was preceded in death by infant daughter, Peggy Ann, his parents, Frank and Marie Hoover, and brother, James Hoover. He is survived by his loving wife, Mae, sons; Scott...

Vaughn D'Lee Combs
Dec 5, 2013
Vaughn D’Lee Combs, age 72, of Columbus, passed away December 5, 2013. Member of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church and Eastern Star. She was an RN with Riverside Methodist Hospital and finished her career with Traditions at Mill Run. She enjoyed traveling, reading, flowers and was an avid cook. Preceded in death by parent Dr. D.B. (Florence) Faust. Survived by loving...

James Stepp
Dec 4, 2013
James Harold Stepp, age 73, born in Delbarton, WV, passed away December 4, 2013 while a patient at Mt. Carmel West Hospice and Palliative Care in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by parents Sherd and Stella (Varney) Stepp and brothers Frank Stepp and Larry Stepp. Survived by sisters Judith Mallory and Sheyvonne Arnold, daughters Melinda Stepp and Christi...

Eva M. Riggs
Dec 3, 2013
Eva M. Riggs, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Dublin. She worked at Ross Lab. Preceded in death by husband Charles Riggs 2010, parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children Thomas Hall, Carol Lehman, step sons Benny (Sharon) and John (Linda) Riggs, grandchildren Lisa...

Margaret Vogelpohl
Dec 1, 2013
Margaret Joan Vogelpohl (Dick), after a short stay at Kobacker House, joined her loving husband, Garry, in heaven, eager to greet her. There she gazed upon the face of her God. She was born November 1924 in Metz, OH to life on a farm. Garry was a junior high school teacher and she made her life and family with him,...

Harry Hickman
Nov 23, 2013
It is with heavy heart that I notify family and friends of the sudden and unexpected loss of my husband, Harry, on November 23, 2013, at home in his beloved Canal Winchester. Harry Brown Hickman was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 22, 1950, to the late Pauline (Brown) and Lowell Hickman. Harry’s Dad moved the family from Columbus to...

Allie Ramey
Nov 23, 2013
Allie Mae Ramey, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Hilliard and was a life member of the Hilliard VFW Post 4931. Survived by children Beverly (Jerry) Ray, Sue (Paul) Davis, Debra L. Chapman, Jim (Cindy) Ramey, Malcolm (Cherie) Ramey and Steve (Tammy) Ramey, brothers Johnny, Proctor (Sylvia)...