Obituaries Listing
Judith Malone
Jan 30, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Judith (Judy) Malone of Columbus Ohio, on January 30, 2024. She was 84. Judy leaves behind a brother, Dr. Robert (Denise) Malone, Nieces: Deb (Pat) Saluke, Elizabeth Malone, Cynthia (Woody) Winfree, Dr. Erin (Dr. Jon Aster) Malone, Kirsten (Colin) Chapman and Michelle (Ken) Sheen, along with numerous great...
Bonnie Hays
Jan 30, 2024
Bonnie (Lalia) Hays, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2024. Bonnie was born in New Boston, Ohio to the late Forrest and Gladys Harris.
Bonnie was a longtime member of the United Auto Workers and retired from General Motors as a timekeeper after many years. She loved life as it was, but some of the things she...
Dakota Smith
Jan 29, 2024
Dakota Smith, age 26, of Hilliard, passed away January 29, 2024. He enjoyed gaming and was an avid Star Wars fan. Dakota loved to draw and enjoyed Marvel and DC Comics. Survived by parents Kim Fuller and Dale Smith, siblings Shawn Smith, Shannon Sykes and Chantiny Fuller, grandpa and grandma Smith, grandpa and grandma Adkins. Family will receive friends from...
Steven Thompson
Jan 28, 2024
Steven Thompson, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. A lifelong Buckeye, Steve was born in Ohio & was a graduate of Hilliard High School class of 1964. After high school, he became a civilian in the motor pool for the Air Force at Rickenbacker Air National Guard base & Wright Patterson Air Force base. Steve was a...
Jeanine Rowe
Jan 26, 2024
Jeanine Rowe, age 92, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. Attended St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Jeanine was an avid writer, publishing her own books. She enjoyed gardening and feeding the birds. Preceded in death by husband Curtis 2020 and daughter Linda Perry. Survived by daughter Shirley (Harvey) Rogers, grandchildren Shaun (Ashley) Perry, Shane Perkins and Jenna,...
Mary Jo Frick
Jan 26, 2024
Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” or “Jo” Frick was born July 12, 1936 in Newark, OH, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024 while residing in Columbus, OH.
Mary Jo grew up in Granville, OH and attended St. Francis de Sales School. In 1952 she moved to Manayunk, PA, where she attended and graduated from St....
Sophronia Dever
Jan 26, 2024
Sophronia Phares Dever, 82, found eternal life on January 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Sophie was born to the late Burl and Eunice Fisher Phares on February 12, 1941 in Charleston, WV. When Sophie was a teenager, her family relocated to Hilliard, OH where Sophie attended Hilliard High School, was a cheerleader and dancer, and met her future husband...
Art Plantz
Jan 26, 2024
Arthur Lewis Plantz Jr., age 81, of Hilliard, passed away on January 26, 2024. Born on June 7, 1942, in Hogsett, West Virginia, to the late Arthur L. and Annie (Erwin) Plantz.
Having relocated to Marion, Ohio, Arthur was a graduate of Pleasant High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1962, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Post-military service, he...
Raymond D. Strayer
Jan 25, 2024
Raymond D. Strayer (Doug), age 53 of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a loving son and a good brother to his siblings. He was born on December 1, 1970 to Daniel N. Strayer and Rosemary Shade. Doug Graduated from Hilliard High School, class of 1989.
Doug is preceded in death by...
Sherry Buffington
Jan 25, 2024
Sherry (Statczar) Buffington age 74, left this world for her heavenly home on 25th of January, 2024. A devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Mammaw, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend, passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of those who loved her so dearly. Sherry worked extremely hard throughout her lifetime to ensure that her family had everything they needed...
Michael Shaw
Jan 24, 2024
Michael Fredrick Shaw, age 60, of Columbus, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1963, in Columbus, to Fredrick Earl Shaw and Noretta (Gibson) Shaw. Michael (Mike) was a member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church in North Columbus. Mike graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1981. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid...
Lynn A Skeels
Jan 24, 2024
Lynn Skeels, age 84, passed away on January 24, 2024 surrounded by family. Lynn grew up in a farm family on Amity Road in Hilliard with her brother and sister. She had fond memories of spending time with her Dad in the fields, taking care of livestock and trips to the grainery. She was a longtime member of Hilliard Presbyterian...
David Cunningham
Jan 24, 2024
David Ray Cunningham, age 51, of Hilliard, OH, formerly of Farmington, WV, passed away January 24, 2024. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. David graduated from West Virginia University with his Engineering degree. He was employed with Honda of America since 1997. He enjoyed the outdoors, exercising, running and spending time with his family. Preceded in death...
James A. Monsul
Jan 23, 2024
James Albert Monsul, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at The Landings of Westerville. Jim was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Christy J. and Blanche H. Monsul on September 18, 1939. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Monsul and John Monsul.
Jim is survived by his children Michele Monsul Jones and husband,...
Thomas C. Myers
Jan 20, 2024
Thomas C. Myers (86) passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Tom was born in Columbus, OH on May 25, 1937 to Charles S. and Bernadine M. (Fetter) Myers. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Lily Myers. Tom is survived by his beloved partner of 39+ years, Marilyn Adkins; his children, Vickie (Lew) Gerrick, Jackie (Gary)...
Sara Irene Vernon
Jan 19, 2024
Sara “Irene” Vernon, 97, of Columbus, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, on January 19, 2024. Born on March 02, 1926, to the late Asa and Kathryn (Wingate) Hutchison in Crooksville, OH. Survived by her children; Paul Douglas Vernon (Yolonda), Linda Diane (James) Hall, Dennis Wayne Vernon (Laura). Her grandchildren; Chelsea Gulle (Jeff), Brandy Kemper...
Clarice Ann Hay
Jan 19, 2024
Clarice Ann (Sparks) Hay, age 83, moved from this life to her heavenly home on January 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Duell and Maxie Sparks, and Doug, her husband of 64 years. She is survived by her son Steve (Cheryl) Hay, daughter Sharon (Dan) Crowley, grandson Derrick Hay and granddaughter Lindsey Crowley.
A graduate of Hilliards...
Zade Burnett
Jan 18, 2024
Zade Burnett, born November 26, 2006, age 18, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in the arms of his mother while surrounded by family and loved ones.
Zade had Pallister Killian Syndrome (PKS), but that is not what defined our warrior. Zade’s strength of heart, joy, serenity, the sweetness of his spirit and his ability to inspire virtually everyone...
Patricia B. Peterson
Jan 18, 2024
Patricia Baril Peterson (87) passed away peacefully on January 18 with her husband by her side
in their home at First Community Village, Columbus, OH. Pat, born on July 1, 1936, in the
charming town of Willimantic, CT, began her life's journey as the daughter of Arthur and Loretta
Baril. Little did she know that her path would lead to a remarkable 66-year...
Charles Bernard Schumacher Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Charles B. Schumacher Jr., age 95, of Columbus passed away on January 17, 2024. He was born on September 09, 1928 to the late Charles and Edna Schumacher in New York, New York. Survived by his children; Gail D. Schumacher, Andrea L. Bott (Jim), Robert W. Schumacher (Angie), Anne M. Smith (William). His grandchildren; Adree Thomas, Daniel Akarri, Jacqueline Haymon,...