Obituaries Listing

Mary Rowland
Mar 14, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Tingley Rowland, age 88, died peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mary was born on November 14, 1920, the daughter of Helen and John Tingley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; daughter, Betty Jo Rose; sisters, Dorothy Haycook and Barbara Keyes; and brothers, John and...

Fred Fortner
Mar 4, 2009
Fred Norman Fortner on March 4, 2009 at Mount Carmel West Hospital following a stroke. Norm was born on October 30, 1927 in Anderson, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Dimple (Murray) Fortner. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty (Linkins) Fortner; children, Barbara, Jeff, Don (Karen) and Janet; grandchildren, Stephanie and Elizabeth Buening; sister, Ilene...

Anna Faessel
Feb 26, 2009
Anna L. Faessel, age 90, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Convalarium. She was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church and formerly a member of their seniors club. A member of Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, Toledo. Prior to moving to Columbus she was involved in many clubs and organizations. Preceded in death by her...

Lois Basso
Feb 26, 2009
Lois Basso, age 84, of Galloway, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009. Preceded in death by husband Louis Basso. Survived by children Carla (Dennis) Braner and Ed (Tammy) Basso, brother Miles (Delcie) Yates of Lebanon, VA, grandchildren Deniece and Erin, great grandchildren Rikki, Jeff, Zach, Bella and Alaina. Friends may call 10-11 AM Wednesday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265...

Robert Evans
Feb 26, 2009
Robert Melvin Evans, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009, retired from Battelle Memorial Institute. Survived by wife, Eileen; daughter Nan Evans and son-in-law Fred Nussbaum of Portland, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Jane of Cambridge, Ohio; grandchildren, Andrew Evans (Sabrina (Chen Wei-chen)) of Denver, Sarah Drawz (Paul) of Cleveland Heights and Betsy Sweet (Jeff) of Denver; great-grandchildren Maggie and...

Wanda Woodworth
Feb 25, 2009
Wanda Sue Woodworth, 55, born June 6, 1953, passed away February 25, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. Surrounded by the love and laughter of family and friends. Preceded in death by father: Frank Kennedy; husband, Gary Hardy; sister Judy, and niece Carrie Lynn. She was a devoted wife, "mama", daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt & best friend. Following a brief, hard...

Rachel Hoeflinger
Feb 25, 2009
Rachel Hoeflinger, age 87 of Hilliard passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009. She was very active in Camp Fire and American Field Service. Survived by loving husband Dr. George Hoeflinger, children Sally (John) McAlister, Jean Oldfather, Linda Kossmann and George E. (Marilyn) Hoeflinger, sister Gretchen (Robert)Angerman, brother Charles (Emily) Meckstroth, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends...

Roxann Freeman
Feb 25, 2009
Roxann Freeman, age 56, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2009. Member of Northwest Bible Church and their women’s ministry program. Roxann’s favorite Psalm was 121. Preceded in death by sister Rebekah Bartley. Survived by parents Rothert and Lydia (Wheeler) Salyer, loving husband of 18 years Mark, children Shawn (Alice) Napier and Chris (Ginger) Napier, grandchildren Bianca,...

Andrew Thomas
Feb 21, 2009
Andrew Robert Thomas, age 21, formerly of Hilliard, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009. Graduated with honors from Hilliard Davidson High School Class of 2006; where he was a member of the choir and The Boys in Blue. He was a junior at Miami University in Oxford, OH; where he was a marketing major. Preceded in death by mother Dawn...

Ada Poliandro
Feb 21, 2009
Ada Jane Poliandro, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and formerly of Orange County, CA, and residing in Hilliard, OH, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009. She was a pediatric oncology nurse and dedicated more than a decade of her life to the service of battered and homeless women and children as a counselor at the Sheepfold Center in Orange...

Helen Peterson
Feb 14, 2009
Helen Peterson, age 86, of Hilliard, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Helen was an avid reader, loved to play bridge, and was born with the gift of hospitality. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Peterson. She is survived by daughters, Janis Peterson of Houston, TX,...

Carol Hughes
Feb 12, 2009
Carol Ellen (Tidd) Hughes, age 68, of Piketon, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Traditions at Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband Tom, parents Everett and Delphia Tidd, brother Harold Tidd, and sister Mammie Hall. Survived by loving son Gregory Hughes of Waverly and his friend Shari, granddaughter Danica (Joshua) Smith of Waverly, grandson Tommy...

Betsy Hoover
Feb 9, 2009
Betsy Hoover died February 9, 2009, at Riverside Hospital after a brief heart-related illness. Betsy was the widow of Stanley Hoover. From 1954 until their deaths, Betsy and Stanley lived in the same Hilliard home where they started their lives together. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents Edward C. and Lilah (Everett) Johnson, sisters Lois Thrush and...

Helen Hall
Feb 9, 2009
Helen Hall, age 97, formerly of Hilliard and Sturbridge Green Senior Apartments, passed away Monday, February 9, 2009. Member of Benfield Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband Raymond, son Harmon “Jitter,” grandson Jimmy and granddaughter Bonnie. Survived by sons Harry (Jamie) and Danny (Stephanie), daughters Fanny Casto, Jean (Herb) Browning, Jenny Whitt and Linda Hall, and daughter-in-law Barbara...

Helen M Osborne
Feb 5, 2009
Helen M. Osborne, age 94, into the loving arms of her God, her spirit ascended on Thursday, February 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Gale Osborne, daughter Mary Sue Burrows and 4 sisters. She is survived by daughters, Louise Riddle, Kathryn Allan and Becky Osborne, son Gale Osborne, a large extended family of...

Ruby Miller
Jan 31, 2009
Ruby (Hopper) Miller, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away January 31, 2009. She was beautiful, kind, and loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Millie Hopper; brothers, George, and David; and sister, Mary. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wilbur Miller; two children, Betty (Bill)...
Father William J. Maroon
Jan 30, 2009
Reverend Monsignor William J. Maroon died on Friday, January 30, 2009. The son of Abraham and Rose (Farrah) Maroon, Monsignor Maroon was born on October 1, 1929 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His natural mother passed away at his birth. He was also preceded in death by his father and the only mother he ever knew, his step-mother, Rose (Hatem) Maroon and...

Billie Nunamaker
Jan 29, 2009
Billie Nunamaker, age 79, of Lakeview, formerly of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. Longtime member of Hilliard Moose Lodge #2236; where she held several officer positions. Preceded in death by parents Samuel and Eula Houston, daughter Jeanne Keeney, brother Neil Houston, and sister Juanita Pennington. Survived by loving husband of 50 years Eugene, children Norma (Cleveland) Hammonds, Steven...

Clara Writesel
Jan 26, 2009
Clara Writesel, age 55, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009. Member of Yahwah House of Prayer and Radiant Life Church. Preceded in death by parents James and Gloria Neville. Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Ronney, daughters Gloria (Patrick) Garey, Christina (Fred) Graessle, and Kathy (Paul) Cunningham, brothers Larry (Doris) Neville and Chuck (Paula) Neville, sisters Marlene...

Miriam Zimmerman
Jan 21, 2009
Miriam H. Zimmerman, age 93, of Upper Arlington, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Charter member of Northwest United Methodist Church. Retired teacher from Grandview School District, volunteer at Riverside Hospital, and supporter of Campus Crusade for Christ. Preceded in death by loving husband Ben Zimmerman. Survived by daughters Kathy (Fred) Raines of Hamburg, NY...