Obituaries Listing
Ella Kilroy
Jan 14, 2009
Ella (Ernstberger) Kilroy, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born on February 2, 1928 in Pforzheim, Germany. Longtime resident of Nutley, NJ and Hilliard, OH. Preceded in death by husband Martin Kilroy. Survived by children Caroline Keklak of Columbus, Lynn (Victor) Liss, Monica (Jerry) Chiorazzo, Martin (Janet) Kilroy, Mary (Harold) Domke and Jean (Henry) Seiz all of New Jersey, sister...
Betty Turner
Jan 13, 2009
Betty Turner, age 80, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church for 45 years; where she served on the communion committee. She retired from Big Bear stores after 26 years of service. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by parents and 3 brothers....
Lillian C. Wood
Jan 10, 2009
Lillian C. Wood, age 87, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009. Member of Toledo Glass City Doll Collectors and Bayview Yacht Club. She enjoyed gardening and playing the organ. Preceded in death by husband Philip C. 2003 and brother George P. Zimmer. Survived by children Donald E. (Anne Marie), Barbara C. Johnson, David P. (Judith), Philip C. (Heidi) and Charles...
Franklin Kent
Jan 8, 2009
Franklin R. Kent, age 74, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009. U.S Air Force Veteran. He was a meat cutter for The Kroger Co. for many years and retired from Raymond Memorial Golf Course. Frank enjoyed hunting and was an avid golfer.Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Gusty, brother Willard and sisters Mary Lou Riffe and Gail...
Sara Hay
Jan 6, 2009
Sara “Sally” Hay, age 77, of Hilliard, went home to be with her Lord January 6, 2009. Member of Hayden Enterprise Baptist Church. Sally was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Preceded in death by husband Hubert J. 2000, 1 brother, and 4 sisters. Survived by children; Brenda (Mike)...
Joseph Morgan
Jan 4, 2009
Joseph Pascal (JP) Morgan born August 17, 1923 in Wofford, Kentucky, peacefully departed this earth at Westminster-Thurber on January 4, 2009 after a rapid decline in health. He was raised in the mining camps of Kentucky during the depression and was taught the importance of honesty and hard work by his father and grandfather. He instilled these values in his...
Vera Belle Rife
Jan 1, 2009
Vera Rife, age 94, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Mill Run Care Center. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and former co-owner of Rife's Hardware in Hilliard. Preceded in death by husband Chester Rife. Survived by daughter Janet (Frank) Oyster, grandchildren Randy (Robyn) and Ryan (Hilary), great- grandchildren Morgan, Mikayla and Corey. Friends...
Donald Massie
Jan 1, 2009
Donald Jake Massie, age 81, of Hilliard, passed away January 1, 2009. Army Veteran of WWII. Long time volunteer of Norwich Township Fire Department. American legion Post 614, Moose Lodge #2236, Scioto Model A Club, Jake’s Antique shop, and Donald Massie Construction Company. Preceded in death by loving wife Phyllis of 54 years, brothers and sisters Richard Massie, Dorothea Riffe,...
Patricia Erdy
Dec 31, 2008
Patricia Anne (Culbertson) Erdy, 75, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Current resident of Mayfair Village, long-time Hilliard resident, graduated from West High School class of 1951 where she was Homecoming Queen, attended Mt. Carmel School of Nursing, attended St, Brendan Catholic Church, and was a caregiver for the elderly. Preceded in death by mother and...
Brian Carter
Dec 30, 2008
Brian M. Carter, age 32, formerly of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2008. Born in Columbus, Ohio on June 16, 1976. Graduated from Hilliard High 1994 and was employed at Verizon Wireless. Preceded in death by grandparents Wilbur and Gertrude Pyles and Elster Sr. and Agnes Carter and uncle Gary Pyles. Survived by loving wife Lynette, son Preston, parents...
Paul Buchanan
Dec 23, 2008
Paul R. “Captain Buck” Buchanan, age 91, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII as a fire fighting specialist, Retired Captain Columbus Fire Department with 28 years service, Member of VFW #3426, Member Avery Lodge #493 F&AM, Aladdin Temple, Scottish Rite, and I.A.T.S.E. stage hand for several years throughout...
Jennie Lou Fox
Dec 22, 2008
Jennie Lou Fox, age 87, of Plain City, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Hilliard High School Graduate Class of 1939, Life long member of Amlin United Methodist Church and an active member of the ladies groups. Lived most of her life in Amlin. Preceded in death by loving husband Robert Sr., son Robert Jr., daughter...
Donald McGaughey
Dec 19, 2008
Donald F. McGaughey, age 83, of Columbus, passed away Friday December 19, 2008. He was born in Altoona, PA on August 25, 1925. He was a loving and devoted father, member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, graduate of Penn State University, loyal fan of Nitney Lion football, retired from BP America (Standard Oil of Ohio), WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, and...
Thomas Kutzer
Dec 15, 2008
Thomas Kutzer, age 52, of Columbus, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008. He enjoyed photography, cooking and his pets Neo and Tinker. Preceded in death by brother James Kutzer. Survived by mother Patricia Kutzer, father Thomas (Virginia) Kutzer and Kathy to whom he was married for over 30 years. He is also survived by sister Kathleen (David) Nagoda, nieces Jessica...
Jeanne Brown
Dec 13, 2008
Jeanne Theresa Brown, age 81, of Sugar Grove, OH, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. Member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lancaster, OH and Lancaster Garden Club. Preceded in death by husband Llyod Brown, grandson Robert Huber and son-in-law William Huber. Survived by children Michele Huber of Chillicothe, OH, Marilyn (Arthur) Longden of Garrison, NY, Suzanne (Donald) Marzec of...
Charles Floyd
Dec 11, 2008
Charles R. “Chuck” Floyd, age 82, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008. Army Veteran Staff Sgt. who served in WWII, Deacon at the First Apostolic Church of Dublin, retired from United McGill and Nationwide Insurance, and was employed by Highlights for Children for 15 years. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and all animals. Preceded...
Paul Deibel
Dec 10, 2008
Paul Deibel, age 49, of Hilliard, formerly of Stow, Ohio, passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, Hilliard Stixx Club and Hilliard Rotary Club. He was the owner of River Tech Controls and coached Hilliard Little League baseball. Preceded in death by parents Paul Sr. (Helen) Deibel, sister Joan Urchek and sister-in-law Janet...
Eileen Charles
Dec 7, 2008
In loving memory of Eileen Charles. Preceded in death by husband Earl and daughter Debbie. Survived by children Lee, Dorothy, David, Tim and Danny, 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. You will be truly missed. Friends may call 2-5 pm Wednesday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard; where funeral service will be held 12:30 pm Thursday. Interment...
Anthony Mere
Dec 6, 2008
Anthony John Mere, age 69, passed away December 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony is preceded in death by parents, John and Viola, and loving wife, Betty J. (Riggs). Survived by son, Jeffrey (Cathy) Mere; daughter, Toni Anita (Bob) Hunter; grandchildren, Cortney, John, Cassie, Max, Aly, and Sam; sisters, Nancy (Tom) Habovsky of Florida and Mary (Ray)...
James Tatum
Dec 6, 2008
James Alan Tatum, age 56, of Grove City, Saturday, December 6, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Joseph Tatum and Elizabeth Montoya, brother Stephen, and nephew Jason. Survived by loving wife, Carolyn S. Tatum; son, James Ryan; grandchildren, Sierra, Samantha and Seth; and step-father, Mike Montoya; sisters, Senna (Mike), Sharlene (Pete), Rajean (Frank), Dianne (Bill), Pam and Cindy; in-laws, Earlene...


