Obituaries Listing

Feb 4, 2008

Dorothea, A. “Dotty” Rhoades, passed away, Monday, February 4, 2008 at her residence. Born February 16, 1920, in Conneaut, OH. She was the daughter of Henry R. and Fay Huberich. Dotty worked for the Department of Defense at DCSC-DSAC, Columbus, OH, retiring from there in 1982. She was a member of the Hilliard United Methodist Church, Hilliard Happiness Club, and...

Jan 30, 2008

Alice Clark Distelhorst, age 93, of Upper Arlington, died January 30, 2008 at The Forum at Knightsbridge. Preceded in death by husband Norman Distelhorst. Survived by sons Richard N. (Susan) Distelhorst of Powell and Clark W. (Lynne) Distelhorst, M.D of Shaker Heights, brother and sister-in-law Hubert and Evelyn Clark of Upper Arlington, grandchildren Heidi, David, Mark and Karen and two...

Jan 30, 2008

Ima Jean Boggs, age 75, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Doctor’s West Hospital.. Retired from Arbors at Hilliard in the laundry department. She was a member of New Hope Revival Center Church. Preceded in death by husband Oscar, son Donnie Ray, granddaughter Teresa Marie, parents Thomas and Ethel Cook, sisters Joyce and Debbie, and brother Roger....

Jan 30, 2008

Curtis Hamilton, age 56, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Employed at W.W. Granger for 38 years and a member of Hilliard Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Florence. Survived by children Eric (Susan) Hamilton of Marysville and Sara Hamilton, ex-wife and friend Carla Hamilton of Hilliard, sister Mary Lou (Scott) Craig of NJ, grandchildren...

Jan 29, 2008

Rosetta “Rose” P. Berry-Drown, 53, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital after a long, courageous battle with the debilitating effects of diabetes, followed by end-stage renal failure. Rose was born September 10, 1954 in Barnesville, Ohio, raised in Powhattan Point, Ohio by loving parents, Ralph (deceased in 2000) and Ethel Ramser. She...

Jan 28, 2008

Donald B. Lucas, M.D., Hilliard, born 03/30/1916, Cloverdale, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Ivan and Austa (Hale) Lucas, siblings and spouses, Virgil, Robert (Ruth), Louis (in infancy) and Juanita (Paul) Ewing and stepson, Frederick DeFrancisco. Beloved husband to Louise C. Lucas. Also survived by daughter Susan (Michael) Royer and grandson, Bradley;...

Jan 27, 2008

James Robert “Bob” Jelley, age 87, died at Riverside Hospital Sunday, January 27, 2008. Bob was born in Ashland, OH, attended Ashland High School class of 39 and Ashland college class of 43. He spent three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps where he became a pilot and B29 flight engineer. Bob was an associate with F&R Lazarus Co....

Jan 25, 2008

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Joyce Randolph, 58 years, passed away January 25, 2008 at her residence. She was an accountant for the DSCC. Preceded in death by loving husband Butch, parents Robert and Opal Miller, sister Darlene, brother Donald. Survived by loving daughter, Lorena; grandsons, Chris and Travis Randolph; sisters, Jean (Buzz) Stroud, Bobbie (Bruce) Robey, Dorothy (Robin) Workman, Robin (Don)...

Jan 21, 2008

William A. Gray, age 76, of Dublin, died at Riverside Hospital in Columbus on Monday, January 21, 2008 after a valiant fight with Parkinson’s disease and brain surgery. He was born in Cleveland, OH in 1931. He graduated from Case School of Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and was employed at Robbins and Myers in Springfield, OH, Avtron...

Jan 20, 2008

Thomas Huddle, age 50, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. He was an avid Nascar and Buckeye fan, with a natural ability to fix anything. Tom’s strength was admired by those who knew him well. Survived by father Bob (Barbara) Huddle, mother Nina Huddle, loving wife of many years Robbin Huddle, children Tricia (Jerry) Roth, April (Ray) Carpenter,...

Jan 18, 2008

Ann Green, age 55, of Hilliard, passed away Friday after a three and a half month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a member of Dublin Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Warner Midkiff and grandparents, Gail and June Poling. She is survived by loving husband of 36 years, Ron Green, mother, Nancy Dixon, daughters; Tressa...

Jan 16, 2008

Mary Louise Marbaugh, age 66, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Graduate of Hilliard High School and was a 4-H Club advisor for many years. She was a talented seamstress, passionate reader, and a skilled puzzle solver. Preceded in death by mother Ellen Louise (Ed) Carey, father Warren (Doris) Younkin and brother...

Jan 15, 2008

Rev. David K. Reimann, 51, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Preceded in death by father Rev. Fredrick Reimann. Survived by: mother Irene Reimann, loving wife of 28 years Mary Jo, children Kim, Tara, Tim and Malia, siblings Eunice Schaibley, Lois Hintzmann, Dennis Reimann and Kristi DeBoer. Graduated from Ludington High School, received BA...

Jan 14, 2008

Maxine K. Miller, age 85, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully at her residence amongst her loving family on Monday, January 14, 2008. Member of St. John Lutheran Church. She worked 50 years in food service for OSU, MSU, Fort Hayes Hotel and Marion City Schools. Preceded in death by husband Cleo Miller. Survived by son Charles (Bonita) Miller, grandchildren Amy...

Jan 14, 2008

Mark Turner, age 39, of Columbus, passed away suddenly Monday, January 14, 2008. He worked for Columbus Show Case for 15 years, was an avid fisherman, and loved to ride his Harley. Survived by parents Ron and Joyce Turner, grandmother Trenna Turner, daughter Crystal Mays, brother Kevin, grandson Braydn and numerous other loving family members and friends. Family will receive...

Jan 13, 2008

Vincent Varela, age 91, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008. Member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church where he served on numerous committees. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by loving wife of 61 years Elizabeth Varela, son Richard (Lee) Varela, grandchildren Lauren Herrera, Nicholas Varela, Ashley Varela, Marisa Varela and great grandchild Ian Vanderkolk. Family will receive...

Jan 12, 2008

Robert Wesley South, age 85, passed away peacefully at the Arbors in Hilliard, January 12, 2008. He was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Robert was a graduate of West High School, class of 1940. He served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII and was the owner of Customade Cabinet Shop. Robert was a devoted and loving...

Jan 12, 2008

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Mildred (Headlee) Porter, 86, of Hilliard passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008. Whether known as Mom, Grams, Aunt Millie or Kroger Millie, she was the most amazing woman who touched many lives. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Denise Porter; grandchildren, Cara Forester-Leitwein, Brad Forester and their loving families; her brothers, Jack (Vonnie) and Carl (Katie) Headlee...

Jan 11, 2008

Anna Mae Keck, age 72, passed away January 11, 2008. She was a member of Hilliard United Methodist Church and a graduate of The Ohio State School for the blind and a member of their Alumni Association. Anna Mae was employed by Godwill Industries and was an advocate for the disabled. She also volunteered at the Wooster Children's Home. Preceded...

Jan 10, 2008

Mabel L. Bishop, age 98, formerly of Hilliard, Thursday, January 10, 2008 in Newark, Ohio. Member of the Hilliard United Methodist Church, Level Chapter #109 of Eastern Star, Hilliard Senior Center. Preceded in death by loving husband Virgil, two brothers and one sister. Survived by adopted sister, Mary Lou (Jerry) Satterfield of Newark; nephews, John Crossmock of Collierville, Tennessee and...