Obituaries Listing
Jean E. Snyder
Nov 22, 2013
Jean E. Snyder, age 90, passed away on November 22, 2013. Jean was a graduate of South High School who worked for Flexible Pavements for 40 years and was most recently employed with Best Quality Pizza Group. She was an avid walker which contributed to her long healthy life. Jean was a member of Northwest United Methodist and St. John’s...

Darleene Shively
Nov 21, 2013
Darleene Cynthia Shively, age 55, of Columbus, passed away November 21, 2013. Member of Church of Christ. Preceded in death by mother Wilma J. Shively. Survived by father Kenneth R. Shively, children Preston Lee Jones, Jamison Kile (Jamie Lynn) Jones, Jeremy Ray (Anna) Jones and Stephanie Lynn (Erik) McKee, siblings Kenneth M. (Janet) Shively, Steven R. (Nancy) Shively, Penny Rae...

James Hay
Nov 21, 2013
James Franklin Hay, age 90, passed away at his home on November 21, 2013. Born September 2, 1923 in Blaine Kentucky. Moved to Columbus area at the age of 20. James lived in the Hilliard area for the past 56 years. Retired 1986 from the Marble Cliff Quarry and retired in 1986 after working 41 years. James passion after retirement...

Richard Shumaker
Nov 20, 2013
Richard “Dick” F. Shumaker, 91, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Westminster Thurber Community. Formerly a resident of Hilliard, Ohio, Dick was the first born of John and Leona Shumaker of Grandview, Ohio. Dick is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Marilyn Woodrow (Brud) of Springfield, Ohio, his wife Marjorie Thomas Shumaker, and is survived by their children Greg...

Denver McGraw
Nov 18, 2013
Denver McGraw, age 73, of Columbus, passed away peacefully November 18, 2013. Denver was born to Minnie and Lonnie McGraw on September 27, 1940 in Switzer, WV. Member of Westside Freewill Baptist Church where he was head usher, trustee and grounds keeper. He was also a member of Teamster Local #413. He was employed by Gateway Transportation. Survived by loving...

Anna Eiterman
Nov 18, 2013
Anna G. Eiterman, 91, died Monday, November 18, 2013 in Geneva, Ohio. Anna was born Dec. 23, 1922 to Laurence and Frances Eiterman and was one of eight children. She was a graduate of Hilliards High School Class of 1943, worked the family farm, was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church until its closure when she joined Hilliard...

H. James Wehrfritz
Nov 18, 2013
H. James Wehrfritz, age 91, of Columbus, passed away November 18, 2013. Longtime member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer and Ohio State fan. Preceded in death by wife Dolores. Survived by children Sue (Joe Bob) Williams, David (Susan) Wehrfritz, Nancy (Rick) Strater, Laura (Jim) Lawrence and Meribeth (Bob) Gillies, grandchildren Leigh (Joey) O’Bryan,...

Frank Chernay
Nov 16, 2013
Frank J. Chernay, age 92, passed away November 16, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a WWII Army Vet and worked at CTS for 33 years until he retired. Frank was a mason for many years and he was an avid golfer and enjoyed cheering on the Browns and Indians. He is preceded in death by his parents Susan...
JoAnn Hassett
Nov 15, 2013
JoAnn Hassett passed away peacefully November 15, 2013. She was 83. Born JoAnn Houston in Delevan, KS, she moved with her family to Houston, TX when she was four years old. They lived in the Houston Heights, and JoAnn grew up in St. Marks United Methodist Church. After graduating from Jeff Davis High School, she attended the University of Houston...
Lois Zack
Nov 13, 2013
Lois Zack (Lichtenfels), age 70, of Hilliard, passed away November 13, 2013 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by parents Bertha and Dean Lichtenfels, Blairsville, PA. Survived by husband Kenneth Sr., Hilliard, OH, son Kenneth Jr. and wife Cynthia McKinney, TX, grandsons Mason (Meika Pope) and Marc Zack, “adopted” into her family Clari Mercedes and son Robinson Cano, Dominican Republic,...

Alexander Spangler
Nov 13, 2013
Alexander Spangler, a longtime resident of Hilliard Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013. One of 14 children of William and Jane, Alex was born on June 14, 1926. Alex was a devoted friend and family man who knew how to work and play hard. He was the founder of Spangler Construction, and a role model who taught all of...
Robert Wood
Nov 9, 2013
Robert Floyd Wood, age 86, of Hilliard, died November 9,2013. Born October 5, 1927 to George Washington Wood and Jenny Mayvin Solomon at 119 ½ South High St., Columbus, OH. U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Philippines 1945-1947. He worked at the Greyhound bus station 1952-1972, retired from Palmer-Donovin Manufacturing in 1992 and baptized Jehovah’s Witness. Preceded in death...

Charles Brown
Nov 9, 2013
Charles Robert Brown, age 63, of Hilliard passed away November 9, 2013. Private graveside services. Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ohio Health Foundation, 180 E. Broad St. Fl 32 Columbus, OH 43215-9946. Arrangements completed by THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St. Hilliard, OH 43026. Interment Alton Cemetery Galloway, OH.

Jeffrey Spradlin
Nov 8, 2013
Jeffrey S. Spradlin, age 51 of London, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2013. Jeff was a teacher at Madison Plains for nearly 28 years. He coached for more than 20 years, this would have been his eighth year leading the high school’s varsity team. Jeff was an inspiration to his family, his students, athletes and the community. He was...

Amber Conn-Henry
Nov 6, 2013
Amber L. Conn Henry, age 35, of Hilliard, passed away November 6, 2013. Survived by parents Patricia Ann Conn and James W. Conn, children Jasmine Miller, Jada Conn and Guido Henry, along with many other loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Friday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026;...
Eleanor Basta
Oct 31, 2013
Eleanor Sophie (Dvornicky) Basta, 86, formerly of Plainsville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on October 31, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at the Ohio Health Kobacker Hospice, Columbus, Ohio. She died of a broken heart after her husband of 64 years recently passed away on Aug 10. She was born on December 5, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, daughter of the late...

Linda Umstattd
Oct 31, 2013
Linda Umstattd, age 54, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013. Linda was a teacher at John Burroughs Elementary for 27 years. Survived by parents William and Marjorie Umstattd, brother Gary (Cindy) Umstattd, niece Lauren, nephews Adam, Colin and Andrew, dear friends Eddie and Krystal Thomas and family. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5-7 pm at the TIDD FUNERAL...

Tresa Woodruff
Oct 31, 2013
Tresa M. Woodruff 48 went to be with The Lord on October 31st 2013 after losing her battle with Cancer. She is survived by her two sons Randy E. Blancet and Corey J. Blancet both of London, Ohio. Her Parents Richard and Shirley Fitzpatrick both of Mechanicsburg, Ohio and two sister’s Tonya L. Woodruff and Nikki A. Miller both of...

Robert Scharer
Oct 25, 2013
Robert Lee (Bobby) Scharer passed away October 25, 2013 at Kobacker House (Hospice) surrounded by his loving family, following a long, valiant fight with Interstitual Pulmonary Fibrosis. Robert was born May 24, 1937 in South Pittsburg, TN. He was the son of and preceded in death by his parents Nora Elizabeth (Tate) and William Ernest ("Oopie) Scharer, first wife Patricia...

William Adkins
Oct 22, 2013
William R. Adkins, age 72, born April 4, 1941 in Englewood, FL, previously of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Preceded in death by father Elmer Adkins who was killed in action during WWII and mother Virginia Shaffer. Survived by daughter Cindy (David) Shrout, soul mate Helen McClaskie, sister Pat (Dan) Welburn of Greenville, SC, grandchildren Amanda (Brandon) Rossey,...