Obituaries Listing
Ellen Marie (Saunders) Woodson
Apr 2, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Ellen Marie (Saunders) Woodson, 61, of Hilliard OH., announces her passage to eternal life. Born on March 30th, 1964, to Roderic Arthur Saunders and Vivian June (Walters) Saunders of North Canton OH., Ellen was a dearly beloved mother, sister, and employee of Hilliard City Schools.
Preceded in death by her parents, she...
Virginia Cook
Apr 2, 2025
Virginia “Jenny” was born in West Virginia but as a teenager, Ohio became her home. There she met her husband and they had 3 kids.
Throughout her life, Virginia faced significant losses, yet she remained resilient, strong, and had a spirit that refused to be broken. She never let hardship define her; instead, she embraced life with determination and grace. She...
Orrin Buckley
Apr 1, 2025
Orrin H. Buckley, son of the late Thomas and Georgie Buckley, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2025, at the age of 92. Orrin is preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah; brothers Richard (Jean), Thomas and Madison, and sisters Betty Buckley, Virginia Hawthorne (Carl) and Georgia Baer (Bob). He is survived by the love of his life, soulmate and...
Mario Amaro
Mar 27, 2025
Mario Amaro (January 25th, 1938 - March 27, 2025)
Mario Amaro passed away on March 27, 2025, at the age of 87. There will be no service, just a simple cremation, and his ashes will be interred in Sarasota Memorial Park, Sarasota, Florida.
Mario was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 25th, 1938, to Stephen and Vita Amaro, both Sicilian immigrants. He...
Sharon "Darlene" Baker
Mar 27, 2025
Sharon “Darlene” Baker, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
She graduated from Triad High School Class of 1961, attended the University of Rio Grande for 3 years. Darlene retired from Western Electric With 26 years of service and moved to Lake Lure, North Carolina for 13 years and returned to Ohio in 2003.
She is preceded...
David Phillip Joseph Kennedy
Mar 26, 2025
David Phillip Joseph Kennedy, born in Columbus, Ohio on June 29, 1971, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and the exceptional, compassionate care team of the ICU at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 2025. He was a son of Benjamin M. and Beverly Kay (Borders) Kennedy.
David was a proud graduate of Hilliard High School...
Joseph E. Martin
Mar 24, 2025
Joseph Martin, 87 was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 4, 1937, and passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, with his children by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Bud and Martha Martin, his brother Jerry Martin, and the great love of his life, Janet Sue Veach. When Jan passed on May 15, 2014, it...
Marilyn Ekstedt
Mar 23, 2025
Marilyn Yvonne Ekstedt, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away March 23, 2025. Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Preceded in death by parents Martha and Dewey Hornsby, husband Richard Ekstedt, son-in-law Mark Rife, brothers Shelby and Dewey (Arveda) Hornsby, sister Lucille Wade, sister and...
Joan Marie Moffett
Mar 23, 2025
Joan Marie Moffett, born in Columbus, Ohio, to Albert and Florence Priore, June 13, 1949.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. The sun rose and set with her family. Joan adored her grandchildren and cherished each moment she spent with them baking cookies, creating crafts, or just snuggling and sharing stories. She loved the sun and sand, walking miles...
Thomas "Tom" Gangluff
Mar 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Gangluff, age 68, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Tom was a life-long resident of Hilliard, Ohio. He graduated from Hilliard High School in 1976 and while in high school, he studied the carpentry program at Tolles Technical School in Plain City, Ohio. He was very proud of the first house built by his student cohort at...
David Howard Handel
Mar 22, 2025
David Howard Handel, born to the late Paul and Ernestine Handel, passed away in Columbus, Ohio, on March 22, 2025, at the age of 85. Dave's unwavering faith and joyful spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife (Nancy) of 62-years, his children, Christopher (Brenda) and Stephen (Alyssa), his brother Charlie (Barbara), and...
Gary L. Dever
Mar 21, 2025
Gary Dever, 84, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 21, 2025. He left life full of plans for spring planting, upcoming township meetings, and spending time with family and too many friends to name.
Gary was born to the late Donald (Bill) and Vera Jane Dever on November 10, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio. He lived his entire...
Rebecca “Gail” (Decker) Westhoff
Mar 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Rebecca “Gail” Westhoff of Columbus, Ohio, early Friday morning, March 21, 2025. Surrounded by her loving family, Gail passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 83.
Born July 27, 1941, Gail was raised in Grandview, Ohio and often enjoyed weekends and summers at the Decker family farm in Ashville,...
Darrell B. Krasny
2025
Darrell Bennett Krasny, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024.
Born in 1937 in Euclid, Ohio, Darrell graduated from Euclid High School in 1955. Darrell served his country in the U.S. Army before earning his bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University. It was here that he met the love of his life, Rita, whom he married in 1963.
Darrell...
Mary Shephard
Mar 17, 2025
At the age of 91, Mary "Midge" (Stephens) Shephard passed away on March 17th, 2025, leaving a legacy that will forever be cherished by her family and all who had the honor of knowing her. To those who knew and loved her, it is no surprise that she entered and left this earth on a holiday. Born a New Year...
Michael "Mike" Albert Gronbach, Sr.
Mar 16, 2025
Michael “Mike” Albert Gronbach Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by family & loved ones.
Born in 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, Mike was a resident of Hilliard for most of his life and served his country in the U.S. Army. Mike was a patriot and we are forever thankful for his unselfish service to this great...
Roger Powell
Mar 14, 2025
Roger W Powell went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 14 at the age of 83 with family at his side. He was born on January 4, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Kirtland, Ohio. He graduated from Kirtland High School in 1960 and joined the Navy in 1961. He was a photographer stationed in...
Jeffery Maxwell
Mar 13, 2025
Jeffery Maxwell, age 78, of Circleville, passed away March 13, 2025. He was a very proud American and devoted Christian. He was a veteran of the Navy. Jeffery was a social worker for Franklin and Pickaway Counties. He enjoyed watching westerns and cooking shows. Preceded in death by parents George and Jean Maxwell. Survived by daughter Elizabeth (Brandon) Creek, sister...
Ruth Ann Stafford
Mar 13, 2025
Ruth Ann Stafford, 80, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at The Grand Nursing Home in Dublin, OH. She was born in Columbus, OH, on January 22, 1945.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Stafford (Bill), longtime partner Jim Vallea, her parents CW and Sadie Fletcher, and 8 of her 11 siblings: brothers Homer, Paul,...
Frederick O. Muse
Mar 12, 2025
Frederick Muse, 95, passed away on March 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on July 23, 1929, in Zanesville, Ohio, Fred lived a long and fulfilling life dedicated to his family, his community, and his craft.
Fred proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he found his calling as a barber – a...
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