Obituaries Listing

Thomas Leonard

Thomas Leonard

Dec 26, 2011

Thomas Joseph Leonard, age 82, passed away on December 26, 2011. He was born in New York, New York on April 3, 1929 to the late Joseph and Marion Leonard. He was a veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Mary Lou Leonard. Thomas is survived...

William Venn

William Venn

Dec 25, 2011

William Venn, 61, of Hilliard, OH, passed away December 25, 2011. Born 08/31/1950 in Peoria, Illinois; US ARMY Veteran –served in the Vietnam War Following Vietnam, majored in woodworking at Eastern KY University, Richmond, KY; Founded and operated Venn Erecting Company (VEC), Frankfort, KY until 1985. In June 1982, VEC was acknowledged nationally in Metal Building News for its innovative...

Thomas Cramer

Thomas Cramer

Dec 24, 2011

Thomas Dean Cramer, a resident of Columbus, passed away Dec. 24, 2011, at the age of 75. Thomas was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Delphos, and grew up in Lima. After graduating high school, Thomas served in the U.S. Navy before graduating from Ohio Northern University. He spent his career as a banker, and enjoyed playing golf and watching OSU...

Lisabeth Hughes

Lisabeth Hughes

Dec 23, 2011

Lisabeth Hughes, age 52, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. Employed at Mills James Productions and a graduate of Stephens College. Preceded in death by father, Jack Gehringer and brother, Alan Gehringer. Survived by mother, Virginia Gehringer; loving husband, Michael; sister, Susan; brother, Grant; nieces, Erin and Meagin; many loving friends and her Ya-Yas. Family will receive friends...

David Rabourn

David Rabourn

Dec 22, 2011

David Allen Rabourn, age 43, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2011. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and employed with the Chillicothe Veterans Administration. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth and Louis Rabourn and Helen and Albert Bretz. Survived by father, David T. Rabourn; mother, Linda (Larry) Thomas; children, David Allen Jr., Camryn Joseph Tyler, Madison...

Larry Santiago

Larry Santiago

Dec 21, 2011

Larry Michael Santiago, age 41, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 21, 2011. Larry is survived by his older brothers, sister and father. Larry loved music, movies and books. He would do anything in the world for his friends. His friends loved him and were with him throughout his illness and passing. Larry left us far...

Beverly Sue Havens

Beverly Sue Havens

Dec 12, 2011

Beverly Sue Havens, 69 of Waterloo, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 2, 1942 in Washington C.H., daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Smith) Webb. On May 28, 1961 she married the late Douglas Havens who preceded her in death May 27, 2011. She was also...

Dorcas Storts

Dorcas Storts

Dec 11, 2011

Dorcas Ruth Storts, age 76, passed on Sunday, December 11, 2011 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s surrounded by her family members. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved her family dearly. She was a beautiful person both inside and out to everyone that ever had the honor of meeting her. She is preceded...

Thomas Dixon

Thomas Dixon

Dec 9, 2011

Thomas E. Dixon, age 90, born to Dora (Miller) and William Dixon 1921 in Springfield, OH, passed away December 9, 2011. US Army Veteran, serving in the 719th Railway Operations. Retired from Conrail Railroad as a Locomotive Engineer after 38 years of service. Preceded in death by first wife Helen Dixon of 53 years, brother James Dixon, and stepdaughter Barbara...

Brian Brown

Brian Brown

Dec 9, 2011

Brian J. Brown, 50, of Grove City, passed away December 9, 2011. Graduate of Grove City High School Class of 1980, employed with Kirk Williams Company, and member of the Brotherhood of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #189. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Donna Brown. Survived by the love of his life, Lynne Haines; daughters, Tracey and Christy; grandchildren,...

Chalmer Adkins

Chalmer Adkins

Dec 7, 2011

Chalmer (Cham) Lee Adkins, age 81, of Hilliard, passed away at home surrounded by family December 7, 2011. He was born May 20, 1930 in Branchland, West Virginia and moved to Ohio in August 1959. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Signal Delivery after 20 years of service and is a retired member of Teamsters...

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

Dec 3, 2011

Linda Hunt, age 62, of Hilliard. There was a wonderful family reunion in Heaven on the morning of December 3, 2011. Linda is truly home now. Thank you God for your strength and prayers. She was a member of Mill Run Nazarene Church. Preceded in death by her parents James and Mary Hunt; sister Dixie Searles; brothers Eldon, Lawrence, and...

Gary Olin

Gary Olin

Dec 2, 2011

Gary L. Olin, age 64, of Hilliard, went Home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2011. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 6, 1947 and moved to Ohio in 1998. He is a 1965 graduate of Broad Ripple High School (Indianapolis) and a 1969 (BS) and 1975 (MS) graduate of Purdue University. Past employment includes North...

Arlene Buker

Arlene Buker

Dec 2, 2011

Arlene Buker, age 71, of Dublin, passed away December 2, 2011. She was a wonderful homemaker, devoted mother and a good friend. Preceded in death by parents Glenn and Sarah Sager and sister Margery Rogers. Survived by loving husband of 26 years, Robert F. “Bud” Buker, children Kevin Pettit, Lori (Bruce) Rausch, Andy Buker and Molly Keatings, brother Eldon (Connie)...

David Rowles

David Rowles

Nov 30, 2011

David Lee Rowles, age 60, of Hilliard, passed away November 30, 2011. He was a devoted husband and loving father. Veteran of US Air Force. David attended Penn State University, was employed by J. P Morgan Chase specializing in Information Technology and was a Boy Scout Leader. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by loving wife of 37 years,...

Lt. Col. James Diley, Jr.

Lt. Col. James Diley, Jr.

Nov 28, 2011

Lt. Col., James Monette Diley, Jr., (USAF, RET.), age 94, of Delaware, OH, passed away November 28, 2011. James was born in Rudolph, OH on September 12, 1917 to James M. Diley, Sr. and Cora Ann Hines Diley. James was preceded in death by parents, stepmother Mary Lucile Richardson Diley, brothers Foster and Lewis and sister Eloise Throckmorton. James was...

Arthur Osborne

Arthur Osborne

Nov 27, 2011

Arthur Osborne, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Hilliard, passed away November 27, 2011. Retired from Refinner Transport after 28 years of service. Member of Hilliard American Legion Post #614 and Charter member of Hilliard Moose Lodge #2236. A proud US Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Augusta Osborne, brothers Evert Von and William Clyde Osborne and sister...

Dorothy Zonker

Dorothy Zonker

Nov 27, 2011

Dorothy May Zonker, born May 9, 1934 in St. Clairsville, OH, passed away November 27, 2011. Longtime member of St. Margaret of Cortona and worked for Chase Bank for over 32 years. Preceded in death by husband Thurman L. Zonker of 41 years. Survived by sons, Brad (Nan) Zonker and Jeff (Cindy) Zonker, grandchildren Abby, Zack, Nick and Gracie, great...

Herbert Wade

Herbert Wade

Nov 24, 2011

Herbert M. Wade, age 82, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He retired from Overnite Transportation after 13 ½ years of service. Member of Hayden Baptist Church where he served as a trustee, taught Sunday School, and drove the church van. The congregation affectionately nicknamed him “the gofer”. Preceded in death by his...

Vivian Trimble

Vivian Trimble

Nov 17, 2011

Vivian M. Trimble, 92 of Mt. Sterling, died November 17, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1919 in New Boston, Ohio. Daughter of the late Hasadora and Verna Artis Martin. She was a member of The United Church in Mt. Sterling; 50 year member of Sterling Chapter #74 Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by...