Obituaries Listing

May 30, 2008

Donald H. Johnson, age 78, of Hilliard, passed away Friday May 30, 2008 at his residence. He proudly served our country in the Armed Forces for 12 years. He was a member of Hilliard United Methodist Church and a retiree from Western Southern Life. Survived by loving wife, Lois Johnson; sons, W. David (Laurel) Johnson of Columbus, and Charles Johnson...

May 28, 2008

Pauline Carpenter, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Riverside Hospital. She is preceded in death by loving husband, Harry L. Carpenter. Survived by daughters, Michele Carpenter of OH, and Patricia Homans of CA; grandchildren, Debbie Buchanan of CA, and Scott Buchanan of TN; several great grandchildren; special friend, Lisa Seale, and all her friends at...

May 27, 2008

The Reverend Doctor Richard Eldon “Rick” Karns, of Upper Arlington, left this life peacefully during the early morning hours of May 27, 2008. Rick was born January 25, 1947 and raised in Greenville, Ohio. Preceded in death by his beloved parents Jack E. and Georgine R. Karns. He is survived by his wife Faith L. Karns of Upper Arlington; daughter,...

May 26, 2008

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Glady Lee Hamby, age 82, went rejoicing to be with his Lord on May 26, 2008. Born on July 12, 1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio to parents William Green and Mary Edna Hamby. He proudly served in the U S Navy during WWII. Lee was a volunteer on the West Jefferson Fire Department and also for the Hilliard...

May 25, 2008

Kathleen E. Russell, age 68, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday May 25, 2008 at Riverside Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Helen. E. Jenkins, and brother, James Jenkins. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, Carl Russell; sisters, Dene Swob, and Barbara Didot, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at THE...

May 25, 2008

Lisa Ann Ward (Boggs)(Blythe), age 43 , of Marysville, passed away at her residence on Sunday May 25, 2008. Survived by parents, Robert and Charlotte Ward; children, Brandon Boggs and Danielle Blythe; siblings, Connie (Richard) Legg, David (Sherry) Ward, James (Cindy) Ward; many nieces, nephews and special friend, Brad Forment.Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid...

May 24, 2008

Thomas Ray Pulley, age 83, was called home by his Lord and Savior on May 24, 2008. Tom slipped peacefully to rest surrounded by his family, friends, and caregivers at a private care facility. He had been battling COPD, emphysema, and a recent cancer. He was born in Antrim, Ohio, son of the late William Leroy and Opal Irene Pulley....

May 23, 2008

Angus (Gene) Livingston, age 74, of Hilliard, passed away Friday May 23, 2008. Angus was born December 19, 1933. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran serving during The Korean Conflict. He was also a Unitarian and a Native American of Cherokee descent. Preceded in death by parents, Angus Sr. and Beatrice Livingston. Survived by children, Colleen (Jim) Polatty, Heather...

May 11, 2008

William E. Kellam, age 86, of Upper Arlington, passed away May 11, 2008 at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland. Born November 4, 1921 at Murphysboro, Illinois to the late Emery and Minnie Steagall Kellam. He was a graduate of The University of Illinois and Advanced Degree from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served in The Army Corp. of Engineers in...

May 10, 2008

Helen Louise Roberts, age 72, passed away Saturday May 10, 2008 at The Kobacker House. She enjoyed folk dancing, bingo, fishing, and crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Delores Hans; brothers, Pete and Bill; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pierre and Thelma Roberts; brothers-in-law, Pierre Jr. and Charles Witsberger. Survived by her loving husband of 54...

May 9, 2008

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Rex Allen Dalton, age 51, of Galloway, passed away Friday May 9, 2008 at his residence. He is a graduate of Timken High School Class of 1974, graduate of Devry with Cum Laude Honors receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, graduate of Stark Technical University with an Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, and member of Delta...

May 8, 2008

Edith I. “Dunn” Green, age 81, of Columbus, passed away Thursday May 8, 2008 at Mayfair Village. She was a member of The Church Of The Living Word, Columbus. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cleve and Dorothy Dunn; 3 Brothers, Donald Dunn, Edward Dumm, and James Dunn; 1 sister, Nancy Straka. Survived by loving husband of 60...

May 8, 2008

Patricia Wells, age 74, of Columbus, passed away Thursday May 8, 2008 at The Kobacker House. She was a member of The Dublin Baptist Church. She is survived by God daughter, Cindy Unrue; best friend, Louretta Houser; along with numerous other loving family and friends. Friends may call from 11am-1pm Saturday at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME 5265 Norwich St. Hilliard...

Apr 30, 2008

Roland Grenell, age, 87 of Dublin joined his soul mate Winnie in Heaven on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was a resident at Mayfair Village. Was a member of Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church. Retired from Lazarus, Army Veteran of WWII, had a life long love for music and was part of numerous barbershop quartets. Preceded in death by his loving...

Apr 27, 2008

Steven Fourman, age 54, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday April 27, 2008 at his residence. Preceded in death by his fathers, Robert Brookman and Franklin V. Fourman. Survived by his loving children, Carla (Kevin) Crandall, Shawn Fourman, and Connie (Mike) Westwood; grandchildren, Amanda, Holly, Michelle, Brandon, Kayla, and Kaitlin; mother, Eleanor Fourman; brothers, Charles Arnold, and Donald (Monica) Arnold; sister,...

Apr 25, 2008

Rick L. Glassburn, age 51, of Hilliard, passed away Friday April 25 at Doctor’s West Hospital. Preceded in death by father, Herbert Glassburn. Survived by loving wife of 27 years, Becki Glassburn; mother, Connie Glassburn; siblings, Delia (Ted) Wotring and Melanie Pitzer; father-in-law, Robert (Evalee) Shank; brother-in-law, Rob Shank; many nieces, nephews, close friends, and beloved pets, Duke, Jake, and...

Apr 24, 2008

Charlotte Julia Ritzer, age 95, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday April 24, 2008 with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving and attentive family: daughter, Charlene (Dick) Colvin with whom she lived these past few years as well as her granddaughter, Kim Burkey and daughter-in-law, Rose Marie Ritzer. She was blessed and...

Apr 21, 2008

Terry L. Wilhite, age 64, of Columbus, passed away at home Monday April 21, 2008. Member of St. Mary of Magdalene Catholic Church, American Legion Post #532, and the V.F.W. Preceded in death by father, Carl Wilhite. Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Janice; children, Terry (April) Wilhite Jr. and Kimberly (John) Johnson; mother, Eileen Wilhite; siblings, Connie (Tom)...

Apr 16, 2008

Ned W. Woodruff, age 89, lifelong resident of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday April 16, 2008 at The Kobacker House. Retired as Chief of The Adult Probation Dept. for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in 1981. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a Glider Pilot Instructor in the 805th Army Air Force Base Unit. Served 12 years...

Apr 16, 2008

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Diane K. (Sieck) Koah, age 46, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday April 16, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of The Concordia Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Jess and Myrtle Gregg, and Louie Sieck. Survived by loving parents, Gene and Myrtle Sieck; children, Joshua and Nicole Sweitzer and their...