Obituaries Listing

Rheta Colvin

Rheta Colvin

Sep 13, 2013

Rheta (Bolen) Colvin, of Hilliard, born on March 31, 1938 in Athens, OH, passed away September 13, 2013. Retired from the State of Ohio. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Ordeltia Bolen, brother James R. Bolen, sister Mattie Lou DeBolt, sister-in-law Mabel Gebler, daughter Patricia Lawles, infant son Steve and stepson Ray Colvin, Jr. Survived by husband Raymond Colvin,...

Maxine Clark

Maxine Clark

Sep 12, 2013

Maxine Clark, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by first husband James A. Shaffer, parents Dick and Cleva Baker, brothers Lieu Edward and Loren Baker and sister Eunice Pope. Survived by loving husband George, children Nancy (Joe) Weaver, Larry Shaffer, Linda (David) Scott and Roger (Terri) Shaffer,...

JoAnn Baer

JoAnn Baer

Sep 12, 2013

JoAnn Marie Baer, age 83, of Dublin, joined our Lord God on Thursday, September 12, 2013 surrounded by her caring family. Born July 8, 1930 in Newark, OH to the late Matthew and Catherine Kvintus. Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She truly loved her husband of 57 years George who passed away on July 13, 2013. Marie...

Gregory Estep

Gregory Estep

Sep 8, 2013

Gregory Paul “Opie” Estep, age 58, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. Friend of St. John Lutheran church. Preceded in death by parents Chris and Betty Estep, sister Sharon, twin brothers Ronald and Donald, mother-in-law Ruth Perry, father-in-law Jim Perry and grandmother Dolly Estep. Survived by loving wife of 31 years Marilyn “Jean” Estep, children Bart (Stephanie) Bethel,...

James Gall

James Gall

Sep 6, 2013

James Henry Gall, age 87, of Hilliard, passed away September 6, 2013. Jim was a Korean Navy Veteran. He retired from Ohio Bell after 31 years of service. Preceded in death by loving wife of 54 years Betty Jean Gall who passed January 19, 2001, parents Henry and Theresa Gall, brothers Elmer, Louie and Don, and sisters Hilda and Edna....

Shirley Fredette

Shirley Fredette

Sep 5, 2013

Shirley Fredette, age 82, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Preceded in death by loving husband David Jr. She was a loving mother, grandmother and home maker. Survived by children David W. Fredette III, Michael and his wife Molly Lafata and Frances Lafata and grandson Michael Lafata. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday at the TIDD FUNERAL...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Sep 5, 2013

Raymond “Jerry” Johnson, age 74, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Retired from Wonder Bread, was a longtime coach for Finland baseball and a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by father Riley, mother Ann Scott, stepfather Bill Scott, nephew Chuck Johnson and numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. Survived by loving wife of 48 years...

Michael Cervi

Michael Cervi

Aug 31, 2013

Michael Carl Cervi, age 58, of Dublin, OH, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. He attended Cypress Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by parents Anthony William and Grace Ellen Cervi and brother Victor Anthony Cervi. Survived by loving wife of 33 years Denise, children Dominic (Megan) Cervi and Joseph Cervi, siblings Candace Lovelidge, Anthony (Sarah) Cervi, and Daniel (Jane) Cervi,...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Aug 29, 2013

Mary Catherine Johnson, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away August 29, 2013. Attended St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Graduate of Grandview Heights class of 1955 and Attended Columbus State. Retired from Hilliard City Schools as a latchkey program leader with over 30 years of service and was always involved with the children of Hilliard. Preceded in death by husband...

James McDonald

James McDonald

Aug 29, 2013

James Eric McDonald, age 81, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in Business, The Ohio State University with a BS in Engineering and post graduate work at Bowling Green State University. Member of AMVETS...

Virginia Holsinger

Virginia Holsinger

Aug 27, 2013

Virginia E. Holsinger, age 86, of Hilliard, passed away August 27, 2013. Graduate of Newport High School, Newport Indiana Class of 1945 and attended Indiana State University. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church, Order Eastern Star Chapter 23, Daughters of the Nile and American Field Service Hilliard chapter. Preceded in death by parents Victor and Ellen Asbury, brothers Joe, Sid...

Betty McQuirt

Betty McQuirt

Aug 26, 2013

Betty Jane McQuirt, age 86, of Hilliard, born in Masonville, NY April 23, 1927, passed away August 26, 2013. Graduated from Oneonta New York High School Class of 1944. She came to Ohio in 1947 and moved to Hilliard, OH on May 30, 1960. Member and officer of Moose Lodge 1076, Hilliard, OH and member and officer of American legion...

James Daniels

James Daniels

Aug 23, 2013

James H. Daniels, age 75, of Hilliard passed away August 23, 2013. Born December 8, 1937 in Weaksbury, KY, where he was also raised. Also lived in Tucson, AZ. Retired from AT&T after 37 yearsn of service, member of C.W.A., Pioneer Club of America. He donated over 6 gallons to the American Red Cross. Preceded in death by mother Margie...

Jim King

Jim King

Aug 21, 2013

Jim A. King, age 47, left this life on earth on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. A 1984 graduate of Westland High School. Preceded in death by father James C. King and stepdad James A. Hammitt. Survived by mother Betty Hammitt, brother Randy (Debbie) King, special friend Vicki Allen and numerous loving relatives, friends and neighbors. He will be deeply missed...

Kurt Marshall

Kurt Marshall

Aug 19, 2013

Kurt Fredrick Marshall, age, 29, of Gahanna, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at Riverside Hospital. Member of the Worthington Special Olympics. Preceded in death by grandfathers Lloyd Frederick Marshall and Pat Myers and sister Shana Marshall. Survived by mother Sharon Kay Myers (Stanley R.) Fish, father Chris (Kay) Marshall, brother Matthew (Shannon) Marshall, grandmothers Martha Myers and Ruth Marshall,...

Chester Anderson

Chester Anderson

Aug 17, 2013

Chester Michael Anderson, age 88, of Dublin, passed away August 17, 2013. Born March 13, 1925 in Monaca, PA. He graduated from Monaca High School class of 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946, stationed in the South Pacific and served on the U.S.S. Callaghan which was struck by a Kamikaze plane and sunk July 28, 1945. Following...

David Drake

David Drake

Aug 17, 2013

David Drake, age 54, of Galloway, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013. Graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor’s in Arts. Formerly employed with Muskingum and Franklin Counties Children’s Services, National Youth Advocate Program and Directions for Youth and Families Program. Presently employed with Columbus Urban League as a social worker. Preceded in death by mother Barbara Drake, father and...

Wayne Ellis

Wayne Ellis

Aug 16, 2013

Wayne Ellis, age 68, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House on Friday, August 16, 2013. US Air Force Veteran, retired from IBEW 683 Electrical Union and was a paper carrier for Columbus Citizen and Citizen Journal. He was a motorcycle rider and enjoyed working in the yard. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Olyne Ellis and...

Patrick McCarty

Patrick McCarty

Aug 16, 2013

Patrick Michael McCarty, Sr., age 59, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013. 1973 graduate of Hilliard High School. Retired with 22 years of service with Kinetics Noise Control and was a member of the American Legion Post 614. Preceded in death by grandparents Gene and Lona McCarty, grandmother Murial Voss, father-in-law Jesse Caldwell, cousin Guy Devito and sister-in-law...

Michael Reedy

Michael Reedy

Aug 16, 2013

Michael Edward Reedy, 60, of Keyport, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 11, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, where he grew up. In 1977, Michael moved to the Bayshore area of New Jersey and settled in Keyport. Michael Reedy held a Comprehensive Science Degree from Ashland College and completed graduate...