Obituaries Listing
Melinda J. Pennell
May 26, 2021
Melinda J. Pennell, age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, met her Savior at home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in Columbus to the late Donald E. and Gloria J. Bickley, she was a graduate of Westerville South High School, Class of 1972. Melinda worked for many years at Riverside Methodist Hospital before her retirement. She is survived by her beloved...

Donald Wonn
May 26, 2021
Donald Wonn, age 79, of Hilliard, passed away May 26, 2021. US Air Force Veteran. Donald was a volunteer at James Cancer Hospital for over 10 years. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Rosaline Wonn, wife Amanda Wonn, brother Frank Wonn and son Kevin Runyon. Survived by son Bruce (Lisa) Runyon, brother Leroy (Karen) Wonn, grandchildren Amy (Paul) Davis...

Kenneth R. Sauls
May 23, 2021
Kenneth Ray Sauls, age 74, of Columbus, Ohio, died at home May 23, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Carl Jackson Sauls and Kathleen Humphries Sauls. Survived by wife Esther, son Colonel Todd Sauls (USAF, retired) and his wife Lieutenant Colonel Suzanne Sauls (USAF, retired), grandsons Jackson Sauls and William Sauls, brother Richard Sauls (Julie Catagnus), niece Barbara (Anthony) Humphries,...
Paul Slyh
May 22, 2021
Paul Edward Slyh, age 87, of Grove City, formerly of Hilliard, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. US Army Veteran of 101st Airborne. Paul was on the Franklin County Fair board for 32 years and a 4H Advisor for many years. He was employed by Marble Cliff Quarry for 17 years and Conklin Corporation for 12 years. Preceded in death...
Carol M. Wisler
May 20, 2021
Carol M. Wisler - December 26, 1925 – May 20, 2021
Carol M. (Chiesa) Wisler gently crossed into eternal life on May 20, 2021. She was born in Richwood, Ohio, on December 26, 1925, the second of three daughters to Alfredo and Miranda (Gonnella) Chiesa. Both parents and sisters, Anne Marie and Lena preceded her in death, as did...
Kathleen A. Smallwood
May 20, 2021
Kathleen Ann Smallwood, age 67, of Grove City, Ohio joined her soulmate in Heaven on Thursday, May 20, 2021 while at home. Born in Dayton, OH. She was a graduate of Fairmont West High School, Class of 1971. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob Smallwood. Survived by daughters Amity (Paul) Bosworth and Sarah (Matt) Derhammer, sister Connie (Tom)...

Gloria Jean McAllister
May 20, 2021
Gloria Jean McAllister, age 77, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, formerly of Hilliard, Ohio, died Thursday, May 20, 2021. Born in Wheeling, WV to the late Edward and Emma Lucille (Litten) Hoffman, she is also preceded in death by her sister-in-law Kathy Hoffman and brother-in-law Carl Crouse. Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, W. Louise McAllister, her children...
Dr. Leon W. Boucher
May 19, 2021
Celebration of Life, A Remarkable 100 Years
Dr. Leon William Boucher
If you can read this, thank a teacher.
If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.
Leon’s 5 simple rules to be happy: Arrangements:
Free your heart from hatred Showing on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Free your mind from worries...
Robert Allan Duhl
May 18, 2021
Robert Allan Duhl, age 74, of Amlin, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.US Army Veteran. He retired from Hilliard City Schools and was a member of American Legion Post 173, Bellefontaine, OH, Past Master Urania Lodge 311 F&AM, Scottish Right Valley of Columbus and Past Patron Level Chapter #109, O.E.S. Survived by loving wife of 54 years Lynda, children Scott...
Chris R.A. May
May 18, 2021
Chris R.A. May, age 68, of Hilliard, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Chris was a long-time coach with the Hilliard Optimist football teams the Jets and later the Raiders. He was preceded in death by his sisters Melody Maynard and Kaylea Gray and by his uncle Richard D. Gray. Chris is survived by his daughters Alicia (Matt) Curry and...
Loretta Blair
May 18, 2021
Loretta Blair, age 90, of Hilliard, Ohio was born October 7, 1930 and passed away May 18, 2021. Born to the late Curtis and Bethie Blair in Johnson County, KY, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, James A. Blair, sons James Blair and Joe Blair, brothers Curtis Blair, Jr. and Charlie Blair and sister...
Carolyn K. Bentley
May 17, 2021
Carolyn Kay Bentley (Dowdy), age 58, of West Jefferson, OH, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side May 17th, 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Arnold and late Edna (Butler) Dowdy in July 1961. She graduated from Hilliard High School in 1980. She was a long-time employee of General Motors. She enjoyed spending time with her husband...
Geraldine Michael
May 16, 2021
Geraldine Michael, age 84, of Columbus, passed away May 16, 2021. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. Geraldine also enjoyed exercising at the YMCA, bowling, softball and volleyball. Preceded in death by husband Bill Michael, parents Edwin and Elsie Midgett, brothers John and Joe Midgett, sisters Audrey Denkler and Alice Faye Bean. Survived by children Tanya (Tom) Mathews,...
Anneliese DeVault
May 15, 2021
Anneliese DeVault, age 92, of Hilliard, passed away May 15, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Hermann and Mathilde Misch, husband James M. DeVault, sister Helga Lasichak, granddaughter Kristen Ring and son-in-law Kevin Ring. Survived by daughters Mary (Tom) Broyles, Debbie Ring and Linda (Bob) Rosenfeld, grandchildren Lisa (Clint) Turner, David (Angie) Broyles, Daniel (April) Broyles, Phillip (Jen) Broyles, Sean...

Lillian Heron
May 13, 2021
Lillian Heron, age 95, of Dublin and formerly of Youngstown, passed away May 13, 2021. Lillian was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Youngstown, Ohio. Preceded in death by mother Mary Gordol, husband William, son Todd and brother Edward. Survived by son Scott Heron. Following Lillian’s wishes there will be no formal services.
Pansy E. Sparks
May 11, 2021
Pansy E. Sparks, age 99, a native of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Walnut Crossing Care Center in Marysville, Ohio. Born in Hamlin, WV to the late Ernest C. and Cora (Salmons) Reynolds, she came to Columbus on December 1, 1941. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by the love of...
Jill Chick
May 9, 2021
Jill D. Chick, age 57, of Delaware, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Jill was born December 18, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was a graduate of Hilliard Darby High School. Jill was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Don and Mary Virginia Chick and her sister Robin Renae Mayer. Jill is survived...
James Stoeppel Jr.
May 8, 2021
James L. “Jim Bob” Stoeppel, Jr., age 64, of Columbus, Ohio, was called Home on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late James and Virginia Stoeppel, Jim was a graduate of Blanchester High School, Class of 1975. Jim was a Mold Tech Engineer for 33+ years with Core Molding Tech before he retired in 2019. He...

Evelyn Conrad
May 5, 2021
Evelyn Conrad, age 92, born June 30,1928, passed away May 5, 2021. Evelyn grew up in Conway, SC and enjoyed going back to spend time with many beloved relatives and friends. She enjoyed Southern cooking and was an avid reader. Preceded in death by husband Lester Conrad, parents Shafter and Bessie Johnston, brothers S.M. Johnston and Archie Johnston. Survived by...

Sally A. Evans
May 5, 2021
Sally A. Evans, age 84, of Hilliard, Ohio, went to Heaven on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Logan, Ohio to the late Virgil and Susie Scott, Sally was a graduate of Hilliard High School, Class of 1954. The last of five siblings, she was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers:...