Obituaries Listing

Ryan Mullens
Jan 15, 2014
Ryan Michael Mullens, age 19, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home. Ryan was in his senior year at Hilliard Davidson High School. Survived by father, Mitchell Mullens and mother, Leann Mullens; stepmother, Melissa Mullens; brother, Matthew (Sara) Mullens; stepbrother, Jason and stepsister, Molly; grandparents, Marshall Mullens, Gwain Pauley and Shirley Pauley; uncle, Michael...

Lila Smith
Jan 13, 2014
Lila Smith, age 88, of Plain City, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Lila was a 1946 graduate of White Cross School of Nursing, a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Riverside White Cross Alumni Association. Preceded in death by parents Fred (Betty) Hahlen and mother Lena Hahlen, husband William L. Smith and son Steven M. Smith. Survived by...

Donald Ranke
Jan 12, 2014
Donald E. Ranke, age 78 of Orient, slipped away to heaven Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born Feb. 2, 1935 in Franklin County, Ohio to the late Marion and Marguerite Ranke. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane; son Donald W.; grandchildren Schylar and Slade; sisters Norma J. Dumm of Circleville, Joy L....

George Headlee
Jan 12, 2014
George Melvin Headlee, 88, former resident of Dublin, OH, passed away Sunday, January 12 at home. Born October 30, 1925. Veteran of the U.S. Army, 282nd Engineer Combat Division, WWII. Recipient of Purple Heart and 3 Bronze Stars. Wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. Retired from Shell Oil, 37 years. Owner Headlee Gardens. Avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman,...

Jack Hopkins
Jan 8, 2014
Jack G. Hopkins, age 77, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. Born May 23, 1936 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Donald and Louise Hopkins. Retired after 45 years service to Vaughan Motor Car Co. in Columbus. Longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Nancy; daughters, Diana (David) McMahon, Kim...
Eric John Hopkins
Jan 7, 2014
Eric J. Hopkins, age 43, passed away January 7, 2014. Eric was a loving son, husband and father. Eric was at home with his family when he passed. We know he is with our Lord, as a healthy young man, in his baseball uniform, ready to play. He Graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in Bourbonnais, Illinois and is...
Mary Jo Ritzenthaler
Jan 5, 2014
Mary Jo Ritzenthaler, age 62, of Hilliard, left this world peacefully on January 5, 2014. Mary Jo was diagnosed 11 years ago with multiple myeloma, lymphoma and fought a hard and long fight. She was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. Mary Jo spent her life helping others and putting others first. She worked for many years at Saint Brendan School...

Gary W. Jenkinson
Jan 4, 2014
Gary W. Jenkinson, age 65, of Hilliard, passed away January 4, 2014. US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was self-employed working in construction for 43 years and was an avid deer hunter. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Thelma Jenkinson. Survived by loving wife of 44 years Lesley Geneva, children Karrie (William) Maynard, Nicole (Jeremy) Reynolds and Tia...

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;...