Obituaries Listing
Briar Hobbs
Jan 27, 2022
Briar Hobbs (Trainer) passed away on January 27 after struggling with a brief illness. Briar was born on February 28, 1986 in Columbus Ohio, discovering a love of theater at a very young age. She went to Westerville North High School, graduating in 2004, where her love of theater grew. She went to college at Brigham Young University Idaho, graduating...
Paul Lance "Doc" Weethee
Jan 27, 2022
Paul Lance “Doc” Weethee, age 66, of Hilliard, OH, went to Heaven on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Born in Columbus, OH to the late Harry and Delores Weethee, he graduated from Columbus Central High School, Class of 1974. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy and also retired from the State of Ohio, Bureau of Worker’s Compensation...

Bruce Gholson
Jan 26, 2022
B. Dean Gholson, age 57, of London, passed away January 26, 2022. He was an avid fisherman and loved his summer home at Lake Erie. Member of Avery Masonic Lodge #493 and was involved with the Aladdin Shriners. Dean was a Scout leader when his children were young. He was Co-owner of Aarrow Radiator since 1983 with his twin Bubby...
Diane Schirtzinger
Jan 26, 2022
Diane Kay Schirtzinger, age 65, of Columbus, passed away January 26, 2022. Member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and attended Rock City in Hilliard. She was a graduate of Dublin High School Class of 1974 and attended The Ohio State University. Diane was formerly employed with Kemper Insurance. Preceded in death by parents Duane and Shirley Schirtzinger. Survived by son...
Matthew T. Smiley
Jan 26, 2022
Matthew T. Smiley, age 69, of Hilliard, Ohio passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2022 after struggling for many years with frontotemporal dementia.
Matt was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Alden and Joan Smiley. He graduated from Grandview Heights High School (‘70) and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology from The Ohio...
Harold Hamm
Jan 25, 2022
Harold Maxwell Hamm, age 96, of Hilliard, Ohio took his final step into heaven on January 25, 2022.
Harold was born in Nicholas county Kentucky - son of Ann Myrtle and Ora John Hamm. He loved growing up in Maysville - spending time with his family and friends, caring for the animals on uncle John’s farm, sledding down the...
Phyllis (Henning) Tiefenthaler
Jan 25, 2022
Phyllis (Henning) Tiefenthaler departed her loving family at 81 years of age. Phyllis was born in Jefferson, IA to Wilber and Hannah Henning. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bagley High School at age 16. She earned her Associated Degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Phyllis was excited to get her first teaching...
Laura Ballard Lewis
Jan 25, 2022
Laura B. Lewis, age 60, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away privately in her own home on January 25, 2022, in Hilliard, OH. Laura was born in Grandview Heights, Ohio on February 20, 1961, to Harold and Charlotte Ballard along with two older sisters and one younger brother. Laura grew up and attended high school in Grandview Heights and graduated in the...

Carol Smith
Jan 24, 2022
Carol Ann Smith, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Carol was a retired teacher from the City of Upper Arlington and a member of the Hilliard Senior Center. Preceded in death by husband Elva “Smitty” Smith. Survived by daughter Stacey (Jack) Radich, grandchildren Adam and Wendy Radich, great...

Tony Hoover
Jan 21, 2022
Tony L Hoover, age 76, of Hilliard, passed away on January 21st in Hilliard OH. Tony was born in Baltimore MD to Albert and Vivian on Feb 5th 1945. He married Donna Tuvell on (Dec 17th 1966) in Clintwod VA. He retired from the Maintenance department of Anheuser Busch after 31 years of service. Tony is preceded in death by...
Rebecca M. Finnegan
Jan 18, 2022
Rebecca M. “Becky” (Schwartz)Finnegan, age 61, passed away on January 18th, 2022. She was born November, 1960 in Steubenville, Ohio. Rebecca graduated from Steubenville High School in 1979 and then attended Capital University where she earned her B.S. in Nursing in 1983. She earned her Masters in Nursing from The Ohio State University in 1989, and her M.B.A from Capital...
Bridget Martinsen
Jan 17, 2022
Bridget Martinsen, age 85, of Hilliard, Ohio, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 17, 2022. After raising her children, Bridget had a long working career at various companies but her favorite job was as a full-time nanny raising children and helping others raise their children. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Michael Martinsen, her daughters...
Frank Otto
Jan 17, 2022
Frank J. Otto, Jr. age 98 of Hilliard passed away on January 17, 2022 at Mill Run Care Center, Hilliard. He was born July 14, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the Catherine J. (Nowacki) and Frank J. Otto. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Tom, and son Stephen.
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Larry Bryant
Jan 17, 2022
Larry Roland Bryant, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022. He was born on May 30, 1949 in Odd, West Virginia. Larry graduated from Hilliard High School in 1967 and then attended The Ohio State University where he was a member of the wrestling team. Larry went on to proudly serve his country in the Ohio Army National...
Norma May Schumacher
Jan 16, 2022
Norma May Schumacher, age 91, of Hilliard, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born September 26, 1930 in Buffalo, NY. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Charles B, Schumacher, Jr; sister Barbara Hughes; daughter Gail Schumacher; daughter Andrea (James) Bott; son Robert (Angie) Schumacher; daughter Anne (William)...
Mary Sue Clevenger
Jan 14, 2022
Sue Clevenger, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on January 14, 2022, with her loving husband of 68 years, Joe, by her side. Sue was a wonderful wife, mom, mamaw and great mamaw. Sue is the daughter of Tipton and Mabel Pieratt of Grayson, KY. She attended Prichard High School where she cheered at a basketball game against...
Michael "Mike" J. Vaselakes
Jan 12, 2022
Michael “Mike” John Vaselakes passed from this earthly life on January 12, 2022, at his home in Hilliard, Ohio, from complications of COVID-19. He was born on July 17,1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to John and Anna Vaselakes. He attended Martins Ferry High School and was a lifelong Purple Rider fan. He enjoyed all sports, especially playing softball, attending Ohio...
William "Bill" E. Harrison, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
William E. “Bill” Harrison, Sr., age 74, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Oscar and Opal Harrison, Bill was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School, Class of 1965. Bill was a long-time employee at Borden-Columbus Coated Fabrics until the plant was closed. Later, he found the...
Mark William Cowan
Jan 12, 2022
Mark William Cowan, 66, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children on January 12, 2022.
Born to Charles and Anna (Hickman) Cowan on September 10, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1974. Mark was a self-made man starting at Stanley Electric, US Company in 1981...
Gary Hiles
Jan 12, 2022
Gary L. Hiles passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, the only child of Max L. Hiles and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Raile) Hiles. He spent most of his youth in Zanesville where he honed his athletic ability. He lettered in four sports, but it was baseball that captured his...