Obituaries Listing

Jul 18, 2007

Robert E. “Bob” Durban, age 62, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at his home surrounded by friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer. A life-long resident of Hilliard. A graduate of Hilliard High School. He served his country proudly in Vietnam. A real estate broker with many productive salespersons who were more like friends to him than...

Jul 15, 2007

View Video Tribute

Charles E. (Chuck) Ball, age 56, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Kobacker House, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. A life long resident of Hilliard; attended Hilliard High School. Self Employed sub-contractor, working along side his best friend, his brother Mike. He loved muscle cars, going to car shows, fishing,...

Jul 7, 2007

Paul “Roger” Williams, 63, of London, passed away Saturday July 7, 2007. He retired as a Certified Master Mechanic from Columbia Gas. He is preceded in death by parents, Jack and Lois Kelley. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Patricia, son, Tim and wife Stephenie Williams and grandchildren; Katie, Sam, and Maggie. Friends may call Tuesday...

Jul 3, 2007

Carl B. Giblin, 81, of Hilliard passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Mill Run Garden and Care of Hilliard. He was born April 15, 1926 in Cleveland. He retired after 39 years from the Cleveland Illuminating Co. He served 27 months in the Army Air Corps, working as a mechanic on the fighter-bombers. Preceded in death by his wife...

Jul 2, 2007

Mary Nolty, age 73, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, July 02, 2007. Preceded in death by husband Charles Nolty, father Paul Dawson, mother Helen Dawson, granddaughter Rachel Lester and sister Norma Wright. Survived by son Ed (Shirley) Nolty, daughters, Cindy (Jack) Rowe, Cherrie (Dale) Nolty and Crystal (Dan) Nolty, brother Paul Dawson, grandchildren Angela (Rob) Barclay, Tammy Neill, Jason (Amber)...

Jun 24, 2007

Abigayle Nickelson- Johnson, age 60, of Hilliard, was brought home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2007. She was a long time member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Survived by loving husband of 40 years Robert, children Vicki, Karl (Liz), Stuart, Rebekah (Blaine) Samuel, several grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother, many nieces, nephews and dear friends....

Jun 20, 2007

Lt. Col. Paul L. McCann, Jr., age 79, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Army Veteran. Member of Masonic Lodge and Hilliard Senior Center. Preceded in death by parents Paul L. McCann, Sr. and Ruth McCann, brother and sister. Survived by loving wife of 61 years Helen, son Paul McCann III, daughters Linda (Richard) Berry, Paulette (Alex) Medwit,...

Jun 18, 2007

Agostino O. Bartolucci, born in Springfield, MA, Jan 17, 1917, peacefully traveled to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2007. Served in the Navy for 11 years and during WWII. Preceded in death by wife Mary. Survived by children Carol A. Schwanke and Thomas Bartolucci, son in law Fred Schwanke, grandchildren Lee and Jay Schwanke, and Jesse Bartolucci,...

Jun 14, 2007

Diane Stowe, age 64, of Johnstown, Ohio, departed this earth 4 days shy of her 65th birthday. On June 14, 2007, she passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 18, 1942 to Paul and Helen (Malice) Baker. She graduated from South High School in Youngstown, Ohio and actively loved...

Jun 13, 2007

Robert P. “Bobby” Andrix, age 53, of Buckeye Lake, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Gail N. McClure and John W. Andrix, Sr. Survived by sisters Linda Smith and Patti Andrix, brothers John Andrix Jr., Jack Andrix, Rick A. Ward, step daughter Molly Thomas, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...

Jun 12, 2007

Andrew Leonard Shriver, age 64, of Plain City, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007. He was born November 8, 1942. Preceded in death by parents Clayton and Margie (Harter) Shriver and infant brother Gray Lee. Survived by daughter Tracey of CA, brothers Bob (Janet) Shriver of Plain City, Dave Shriver of Hilliard, sisters Mary Alice, Sharon, Cindy, Carol all of...

Jun 11, 2007

Tyler James Shafley, age 22, of Plain City, passed away suddenly on his motorcycle June 11, 2007 doing what he loved most. Preceded in death by grandfathers James M. Shafley and papa Joe. Survived by loving parents Jim and Elaine Masten Shafley of Plain City, twin brother Justin (Britney Wolf) and brother Cole Shafley, sisters Tiffany and Morgan Shafley, nephew...

Jun 10, 2007

Ruth L. Swepston, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday at Riverside Hospital. She was a charter member of Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Dwight C. Swepston. Survived by daughter, Jana Relick of Upper Arlington. Sons, Stephen and wife Mary Ann of Washington C.H., Mark and wife Julie of Columbus, Kent and wife Kimberly of...

Jun 6, 2007

James Hancock, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Retired Radiological Engineer from OSU Hospital who loved to travel. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by wife Delores and parents Ralph and Florence Hancock. Survived by daughter Pam (Rick) Adams and grandsons Mitchel and Spencer all of Hilliard. Friends may...

May 31, 2007

Henry Kelly Conklin, of Hilliard, OH, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born July 1, 1923 in Delaware Co., Ohio. Preceded in death by father William Henry Conklin, mother Calista Kelly Guss, brother William Conklin, and step mother Molean Conklin. Survived by loving wife Mary Kathryn (Slyh) Conklin, daughter Connie (Douglas) Weakley of Plain City, sons...

May 21, 2007

Maureen Humphries, age 75, of Columbus, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007. Born and raised in Wallasey England. Preceded in death by husband James, sister Pat and beloved pet Sandie. Survived by son Phillip (Debbie), daughters Trish (Kent) Reid and Jacqueline Birdsall, brothers Sidney and David, sisters Ann and Francis, grandchildren Chris, David (Becky), Nick, Tim, Karina (Brian), Daniel, Katie,...

May 9, 2007

George E. Groseclose, age 73, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Army Veteran who was raised in Beckley, WV. Preceded in death by parents Bailey and Lucille Groseclose and brother Richard Groseclose. Survived by loving wife Gail, sons Scott and Mike (Mary), daughter Beth (Matt) Hartman, and grandchildren Thomas, Abigale, Benjamin, Ryan, Jack, Elena, and Evan. Friends may...

May 8, 2007

Gary Melvin Benkert, age 48, passed away May 8, 2007 after a valiant and courageous battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by father Charles Benkert. Survived by loving and devoted mother Marybelle Benkert of Cincinnati, brother Kenneth (Diana) Benkert of CO and beloved and dedicated friend Cindy Gerhan. Gary was employed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family...

May 3, 2007

William Long, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 03, 2007. WWII Veteran. Member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge Orphans and Friends 4275. Preceded in death by wife Mabel, son James, and sister Hazel. Survived by sons; William C. (Marcia) of Sweetwater, TN, Jack (Barbara) of Zanesville, OH, Carl (Teresa) of Columbus, OH, David (Cindy) of Hamburg,...

Apr 28, 2007

Jeffrey Gifford, age 57, of Hilliard, passed away Saturday April 28, 2007. He was a member of St. Cecilia Church where he also served on their finance committee. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia “Pat” Gifford, daughter, Anne Gifford, brothers, Brian (Carrie) and Jerry (Sue) Gifford, niece, Michelle and nephew, Joe. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8pm at...