Obituaries Listing
Anna Mae Shinn
Dec 3, 2023
Anna Mae Carlson Shinn, age 97, of Upper Arlington, passed away December 3, 2023.
Anna died just a few hours before turning 98, after a long decline. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Jack Shinn. He was, literally, her dashing Airforce pilot when they first met at a USO dance in her hometown of...
Bob Hays
Dec 3, 2023
Bob (Enos) Hays, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Bob was born in Wheelersburg, Ohio to the late Lonnie and Elsie Hays.
Bob was a longtime member of the American Legion, a surveyor for Holderman Construction and the proud owner of Modern Body & Paint Shop.
Bob is preceded in death by his...
Louis J. Skrzynski
Dec 2, 2023
Louis John Skrzynski “Lou” (73), passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Lou was born in Youngstown, OH on August 2, 1950 to John and Joan (Durando) Skrzynski. He is survived by his dear wife, Joan (Zenoni) Hahn; his son, Jacob (Sarah) and stepson, Timothy (MacKenzie) Hahn; his granddaughters, Joelle and Aria; his sisters, Nancy (Andy) Lingenfelter and Jo Ellen...
Mary Ellen Grant
Dec 1, 2023
Mary Ellen Grant, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Hilliard, Ohio, passed Friday, December 1, 2023 at Forest Hills Care Center in Columbus. Mary was Catholic by faith and a 1958 graduate of Bishop Watterson High School. Born in Columbus to the late Clarence William and Theresa Ellen (Leonard) Whip, she retired from the City of Columbus, Division...
Phyllis A. Ernst
Nov 30, 2023
Phyllis Arlene Ernst, age 89, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Phyllis was born in Fullerton, Kentucky to the late Alan and Mary Lamblin.
Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She brought light and laughter to the lives of so many, with faith, family, and friends as the guiding forces in...
Matthew Moshi
Nov 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Matthew Philip Moshi, which occurred on Monday November 27, 2023 in Hilliard, Ohio. Beloved husband of Qualitee Moshi and devoted father to Ayanei and Ja'nyis Moshi. Memorial services will be held at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3333 Main Street in Hilliard, Ohio on Saturday, December 23, 2023...
Susan Hazzard
Nov 25, 2023
Susan Hazzard, age 77, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Susan was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late John and Dorothy Peters.
Susan was a beloved mother, Nana, teacher and friend. She taught for 39 years, which included one year at Purdue University, two years within the Tippecanoe School Corporation and 35 years within...
Qamile Kanani
Nov 25, 2023
Qamile Kanani, age 56, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Qamile was born in Fier, Albania on June 10, 1967 to the late Asllan and Zyra Fasko.
Qamile is survived by her beloved husband, Pasho Kanani, her children, Visjana Kanani (Julian Hazizaj), Mirjan Kanani (Emanuela), Lorence Kanani and Ani Kanani, her siblings, Violeta Cemeri, Iliajana Memaj, and Sazan...
Louis "Louie" Rings
Nov 25, 2023
Louis E. “Louie” Rings, age 97, of Hilliard, passed away November 25, 2023. Hilliard High School graduate Class of 1945. Army Veteran Drill Sergeant. Louis was a Supervisor for American Electric Power, after retirement he worked 31 years at hardware stores until he was the age of 90. He was an Honor Flight recipient. Preceded in death by parents Godfrey...
Ralph Brewer
Nov 24, 2023
Ralph M. “Tom” Brewer 87, of Hilliard passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born in 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Attended Central High School, Columbus Ohio. Served in the Ohio National Guard.
Preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Patricia Brewer, parents Ralph R Brewer and Lula B Brewer, brother Donald “Ducker” Brewer, sister and brother...
Robert Simion Bickis Jr.
Nov 21, 2023
Robert Bickis Jr., 50, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Sacramento, California, on November 3, 1973, son of Robert (Donna) Bickis Sr. and Becky Coldren. He is survived by his parents, his sibling Wendy (J.R.) Coalson; and step siblings Tommy George, Tara (Jedd) Rawlins, Jason (Wil) George-Hollands, Jonathan (Maggie)...
Jack Willer
Nov 20, 2023
Jack Edward Willer of Columbus, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16, 1926, to Stanley and Edith Willer in Dayton, Kentucky. He married Betty Jean Willer on September 9, 1950; they were married for over 69 years before Betty's passing. Jack graduated from...
Delorise Wheeler
Nov 19, 2023
In loving memory of Delorise Jean Wheeler (née Howdyshell), age 91, formerly of Sun City Center, Florida. Jean passed away peacefully on the morning of November 19, 2023 in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born on April 13, 1932 in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Edith Howdyshell. Jean was formerly married to John Carl Graham, and had...
James D. Vallela
Nov 17, 2023
James D. Vallela, 86, Columbus, died Nov. 17 as a patient in Kobacker House.Jim, the son of the late Carmen and late Irene Vallela, was a native of centralPennsylvania. He graduated in 1955 from Altoona (PA) High School, enlisted inthe U.S. Naval Reserve, and latered entered the U.S. Air Force in which heachieved the rank of staff sergeant. In civilian...
Destry Dwayne Blamer
Nov 16, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and hero Destry Dwayne Blamer. He passed at the age of 46 in his home in Columbus, Ohio.A 1996 graduate of Hilliard (Davidson) High School, Destry was a two-year letter winner in football and a three-year letter winner in wrestling. During this time Destry...
Steven R. Holbrook
Nov 16, 2023
Steven R. Holbrook, age 73, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Steve retired from Whole Food Market. He was an avid fan of the Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and the Cleveland Browns. Steve played in several bands in his younger years including Pistol Pete, Boot Legg, and Dark Star. He wrote and played his own...
Victor Mascolino
Nov 15, 2023
Victor R. Mascolino, age 82, born in Wellsburg, WV, residing in Dublin, Ohio, passed away November 15, 2023. Victor was a 1959 graduate of Wellsburg High School, Air Force Veteran, and a retired Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel electrician. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph S. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Palazzo) Mascolino, brother Anthony R. Mascolino. Survived by his loving wife Linda K....
Leslie Adkins
Nov 15, 2023
Leslie A. Adkins (76), passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Leslie was born in Dayton, OH on June 13, 1947 to Elmer Dils and Norma Jean (Bodine) Dils Brandon. She is survived by her son, Jason Adkins; daughter in law, Jennifer; her grandchildren, Holden and Paige; her siblings, Mark Brandon, Barbara Lawhon, Delana Harvey, Bob Dils, Linda Rosell, Diana...
Neil Smith
Nov 15, 2023
Neil Edwin Smith, age 54, of Columbus, passed away November 15, 2023. Neil was a fighter from day one. He was dealt a hand that most don't survive. He met and passed each roadblock that was thrown his way. Neil was saved while recently on the ventilator in the hospital and was baptized. Today he gets to walk, maybe even...
Valerie Hush
Nov 15, 2023
Valerie had a generous spirit. If she had something you needed, she’d hand it over, and do it with a big, warm smile. That’s how those who knew Valerie (Mason) Hush will remember her. She’d turn on that same big smile to be welcoming and inviting in crowds of people. She was one of those people who never met a...