Obituaries Listing
Jack Willer
Nov 20, 2023
Jack Edward Willer of Columbus, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16, 1926, to Stanley and Edith Willer in Dayton, Kentucky. He married Betty Jean Willer on September 9, 1950; they were married for over 69 years before Betty's passing. Jack graduated from...
Delorise Wheeler
Nov 19, 2023
In loving memory of Delorise Jean Wheeler (née Howdyshell), age 91, formerly of Sun City Center, Florida. Jean passed away peacefully on the morning of November 19, 2023 in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born on April 13, 1932 in Logan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl and Edith Howdyshell. Jean was formerly married to John Carl Graham, and had...
James D. Vallela
Nov 17, 2023
James D. Vallela, 86, Columbus, died Nov. 17 as a patient in Kobacker House.Jim, the son of the late Carmen and late Irene Vallela, was a native of centralPennsylvania. He graduated in 1955 from Altoona (PA) High School, enlisted inthe U.S. Naval Reserve, and latered entered the U.S. Air Force in which heachieved the rank of staff sergeant. In civilian...
Destry Dwayne Blamer
Nov 16, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and hero Destry Dwayne Blamer. He passed at the age of 46 in his home in Columbus, Ohio.A 1996 graduate of Hilliard (Davidson) High School, Destry was a two-year letter winner in football and a three-year letter winner in wrestling. During this time Destry...
Steven R. Holbrook
Nov 16, 2023
Steven R. Holbrook, age 73, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Steve retired from Whole Food Market. He was an avid fan of the Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and the Cleveland Browns. Steve played in several bands in his younger years including Pistol Pete, Boot Legg, and Dark Star. He wrote and played his own...
Victor Mascolino
Nov 15, 2023
Victor R. Mascolino, age 82, born in Wellsburg, WV, residing in Dublin, Ohio, passed away November 15, 2023. Victor was a 1959 graduate of Wellsburg High School, Air Force Veteran, and a retired Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel electrician. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph S. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Palazzo) Mascolino, brother Anthony R. Mascolino. Survived by his loving wife Linda K....
Leslie Adkins
Nov 15, 2023
Leslie A. Adkins (76), passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Leslie was born in Dayton, OH on June 13, 1947 to Elmer Dils and Norma Jean (Bodine) Dils Brandon. She is survived by her son, Jason Adkins; daughter in law, Jennifer; her grandchildren, Holden and Paige; her siblings, Mark Brandon, Barbara Lawhon, Delana Harvey, Bob Dils, Linda Rosell, Diana...
Neil Smith
Nov 15, 2023
Neil Edwin Smith, age 54, of Columbus, passed away November 15, 2023. Neil was a fighter from day one. He was dealt a hand that most don't survive. He met and passed each roadblock that was thrown his way. Neil was saved while recently on the ventilator in the hospital and was baptized. Today he gets to walk, maybe even...
Valerie Hush
Nov 15, 2023
Valerie had a generous spirit. If she had something you needed, she’d hand it over, and do it with a big, warm smile. That’s how those who knew Valerie (Mason) Hush will remember her. She’d turn on that same big smile to be welcoming and inviting in crowds of people. She was one of those people who never met a...
Wolfgang Fifer
Nov 13, 2023
Wolfgang Gregory Fifer was born on January 10, 1955 (passed on November 13, 2023) to the late Anthony and Florence (Hazelton) Fifer in Twinsburg, Ohio. He attended Parmadale and R.B. Chamberlin where he made many lifelong friends. He married Shannon Riffle and son Michael; daughter Jessica was born the following year. He loved attending Browns and Indians games, participating in...
Kathy Dailey
Nov 10, 2023
People will forget what you say, people will forget what you do, but people will never forget how you made them feel- Maya Angelou
Kathy Dailey left us on 11/10/2023 at the age of 60. To honor Kathy’s memory, we are holding a celebration of her life on 12/2/2023 at her home in Hilliard. We invite family to join us...
Catherine Purdin
Nov 10, 2023
In Loving Memory of Catherine Purdin
Catherine Purdin, born on March 3, 1944, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. She left this world in the embrace of a peaceful sleep, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She had an immense...
Richard Randle
Nov 9, 2023
Richard Melvin Randle, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away November 9, 2023. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church. He retired as a security guard with Allied Security at MAC Tools and was a former Sergeant with Hilliard Police Department in the mid 70’s. Dick was an avid musician and loved his fur baby Reese Lynn. Preceded in death by parents...
Charlotte Durban
Nov 8, 2023
Charlotte Durban (nee Weber) age 93, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on November 8, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Christie and Mildred (Postle) Weber.
Charlotte was a 1947 graduate of Hilliard High School, a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church New Rome, and a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary #614.
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Barbara Hackett Emanuel
Nov 7, 2023
Barbara Hackett Emanuel, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio with her daughter Elizabeth by her side. Barbara was born on October 31, 1937, in Manhattan, New York, to Genevieve and Harold Hackett. Barbara graduated from Miami University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. In 1977 she earned her counseling certification and...
Mary Pangle
Nov 6, 2023
Mary Pangle, age 82, of Hilliard, passed away November 6, 2023. Member of Hilliard Church of Christ. Mary retired from The State of Ohio and worked with special needs adults and Goodwill. She enjoyed worship, music, dancing and singing. Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Eva (Snyder) Pangle, husband Paul Edward Wing, son Rickie Lee Bole, siblings Carl...
Margaret Louise Addington (Wisecup)
Nov 5, 2023
Margaret Louise Wisecup Addington, age 81, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2023. Born in Hershey, PA to the late Gerald and Leone (Pence) Wisecup.
She was a 1960 graduate of Fairborn High School and following graduation went on to study at The Ohio State University where she majored in history, with a minor in education. Out of...
Walter "Corky" Vernon Stilwell, III
Nov 4, 2023
Walter Vernon “Corky” Stilwell, III, age 72, of Amlin, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born in Columbus to the late Walter “Buck” and Ellen Stilwell, he was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School, Class of 1969 where he was a Varsity Baseball pitcher for the Falcons. Corky is survived by his beloved wife of 53...
Eileen A. McCoppin
Nov 4, 2023
Eileen A. (Puncsak) McCoppin, 77, passed away on November 4th, 2023. Eileen was born in Warren, OH on June 30, 1946 to John and Elizabeth (Chorney) Puncsak. She is survived by her sons Todd (Anne) McCoppin and Scott McCoppin; her grandchildren Ashley (Albert) Guzman, Savannah McCoppin, Brandon McCoppin, Bryant McCoppin, Taylor McCoppin and Nathan McCoppin; and her great grandchildren Apyrl,...
Seldon Adkins
Nov 2, 2023
Seldon Adkins, age 88, of Hilliard passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He attended Hilliard United Methodist Church and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in East Lynn, West Virginia, a son of the late Harvey and Ella Adkins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ann Adkins,...