Obituaries Listing

Rick Glassburn
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...
Charlotte Ritzer
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...

Terry Wilhite
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)...

Ned Woodruff
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...

Diane Koah
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...

Nancy Bitzel
Apr 14, 2008
Nancy C. Bitzel, age 68, of Columbus, passed away Monday April 14, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was an active member of The Hilliard Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Roscoe Bitzel, children, Larry Dean Bitzel, Howard Todd (Lisa) Bitzel, and Luther Lavon Bitzel, grandchildren,...

Helen Browning
Apr 14, 2008
Helen M. Browning, age 92, of Middletown, OH, passed away Monday April14, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Garland, parents, James and Maie Mulholand, sisters, Florence Mae, Vivian, Mary, Irene, and brother, Jimmy. Survived by sisters, Kate, JoAnn (Cleo) Lanier, Sara, brother, Charles (Pat) Mulholand, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. There will be no visitation. Graveside service Friday...

Allan Goldstein
Apr 13, 2008
Allan H. Goldstein, age 60, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday April 13, 2008 at his residence. Employed by Sears/IBM for 34 years. Al was a devoted Philadelphia sports fan. Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Jeannette Goldstein, in-laws, George and Rita McClure. Survived by loving wife of 16 1/2 years, Debbie, cherished father of Corey, sisters, Lynne (Fred) Poritsky...

Lawrence Wright
Apr 13, 2008
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Lawrence Wright, 74, of Hilliard, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2008. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends, who will always remember his loyalty, generosity, hospitality, and unwavering sense of humor. He loved music and could play the guitar like few others. Following graduation form Hillsboro High School...

Walter Varney
Apr 11, 2008
Walter Dannie Varney, age 57, of Hilliard, passed away Friday April 11, 2008 at Doctor’s West Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survived by loving wife of 18 years, Peggy, daughter, Danielle (Bill) Roth, grandchildren, Michael and Bryan Roth, sister, Ruby, and brother, Jerry, along with numerous other loving relatives and friends. Friends may call Tuesday from...

Diane Sharp
Apr 10, 2008
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Diane L. Sharp, age 41, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday April 10, 2008. She was known as a loving wife, mother, and very special person who was loved by everyone. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Judy May. Survived by loving husband of 17 years Aronn, daughter, Angel, brother, Jimbo (Rhonda) and their...

James Anderson
Apr 10, 2008
James L. "Jay" Anderson III, age 27, unexpectedly on April 10, 2008. Born on January 17, 1981, in Alliance, Ohio. Graduated from The Ohio State University in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing.Preceded in death by grandparents, Charles and Patricia Goshorn, James L. Anderson.He will be sadly missed by his parents Michael and Lyn Snedden, James L. Anderson II,...

Agnes McKenzie
Apr 9, 2008
Agnes F. McKenzie, age 87, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday April 9, 2008 at OSU Medical Center. She was a member of Springfork Enterprise Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, William, brother, Eugene, sisters; Louise, Edna, and Pauline. Survived by daughter, Ava Sue Emrick, sister, Neva Massart, grandchildren; Rodney (Diane) Emrick, and Daniel Emrick, great grandchildren; Jacob, Ella, and...

Kevin Kitchen
Apr 6, 2008
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Kevin A. Kitchen, age 46, of Hilliard, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday April 6, 2008. He was vice president of J.M. Kitchen & Sons INC., Hilliard High School graduate, class of 1980 and a friend to the world. He is preceded in death by his loving father, James Martin Kitchen, nephew, Andy, and his grandparents....

Aldene Shiel
Apr 4, 2008
Aldene Louise (Bentz) Shiel, age 87, of Hilliard, born November 12, 1920 in Conesville, OH, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 .Member of St. Brendan Catholic Church and Hilliard Senior Center. Preceded in death by husbands; John R. Bentz Sr. and Edward J. Shiel, parents, Perry and Oneta Tumblin, sisters; Faye and Wilma, and brother, Casteel. Survived by son, John...

Sharon Hemmeler
Mar 31, 2008
Sharon Hemmeler, age 58, of Columbus, passed away Monday March 31, 2008 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She retired from the Hilliard City School District after 30 years of service. She was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School, class of 1967, attended Miami University, OH. Preceded in death by father Richard Aue ,mother Gladys...

Donald Thomas
Mar 29, 2008
Donald Thomas, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away Saturday March 29, 2008 at his residence. He is preceded in death by brothers, Eldridge and Myron Thomas. Survived by children; Cathy Brown of Jackson TN, Tim Thomas of Hilliard, Jennifer Doyle, and Sandra Thomas of Columbus, and his many good friends at Zeno’s. Arrangements have been completed by THE TIDD FUNERAL...

Harold Craven
Mar 28, 2008
Harold Richard Craven, age 71, of West Jefferson, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 at Doctor’s West Hospital. Member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Stella Craven. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Frances J., daughters, Annette Saxton of West Jefferson, Mary Kay (Shawn) Craven Bradfield of Lakewood, CO, Lisa...

Terry Conrad
Mar 27, 2008
Terry L Conrad, age 74 of Hilliard, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Doctor’s West Hospital. A Veteran of the U.S. Navy, member of the Hilliard United Methodist Church, enjoyed a long and productive work life pursuing interests in sales, law enforcement and security, 30 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Hilliard Police Department. Preceded in death by mother Alice...

Roger VerSteeg
Mar 27, 2008
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VERSTEEG Roger D. VERSTEEG, age 78, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday March 27, 2008 at his residence. He was a very active member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, The Men’s Club, and Knights of Columbus. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran in the Air Police Division. Employed by Colvin Co. after 45 years of service. Preceded...