Obituaries Listing
Phyllis Holcomb
Mar 25, 2020
Phyllis Jean Holcomb, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Eugene H. Nunamaker
Mar 24, 2020
Eugene H. Nunamaker, age 87, of Lakeview, OH, and a long-time resident of Hilliard, OH, died in London, OH on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Columbus, OH to the late John H. and Emma P. Nunamaker, Gene was a graduate of Hilliard High School, Class of 1950. He retired in 1992 from the Franklin County Engineer’s Office after 20+...

Anita Emmelhainz
Mar 22, 2020
Anita Emmelhainz, age 89, born March 22, 1931 and passed away on March 22, 2020. Member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of New Rome. She loved to work on puzzles all the time. Preceded in death by parents Otto and Helen Emmelhainz, brothers Otto Emmelhainz Jr. and Keith Emmelhainz. Survived by brother Richard (Charlene) Emmelhainz, many nieces, nephews and a...

Noreen Kelley
Mar 17, 2020
Kelley, Noreen M., age 82, of Dublin, Ohio passed away on March 17, 2020. She was born on July 29, 1937 to the late Martin and Mary Gavin. Noreen joins in death her parents; brother John Gavin and sister Mary (Jackie) McGrath. She leaves behind her loving husband Stephen Kelley; daughter Judi (David) Houpert; sons Stephen Kelley Jr. and Dennis...

Betty J. Willer
Mar 12, 2020
Betty J. Willer, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Bethesda Hospital Nursing School in 1950; shortly after graduating, she married Jack E. Willer. Although an RN, Betty spent most of her life raising her six children. She was saved when...
Junie "Jay" Thomas
Mar 6, 2020
Junie (Jay) Thomas, age 77, of Plain City, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting and his family pets, especially his dogs. Jay was a sports enthusiast who would never miss a Buckeyes, Browns or Indians game. He was an active member of Carmel Christian Center. Jay loved spending time with his...

Thomas Murray
Mar 5, 2020
Thomas J. Murray, age 85, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was a master mechanic and craftsman. Tommy proudly served in the U.S National Guard, loved to discuss and debate global politics, loved his native country of Ireland and adopted home in America, and was a passionate New York Mets fan. Preceded in death...

Lena Mae & Robert Hoover
Mar 4, 2020
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Lena M. Hoover, of Ft. Myers, FL. (Formerly of Hilliard, OH), died March 4, 2020 in Port Charlotte, FL. Born September 14, 1923, in Owensdale, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Pletcher. Preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert F. Hoover and infant daughter, Peggy Ann Hoover. She is survived by...
Cory J. Yochens
Mar 4, 2020
Cory Jesse Yochens passed away on March 4th, 2020 in Hilliard, Ohio at the age of 50 after a brief battle with cancer. Cory had a huge personality, always joking and making people laugh. He was willing to help anyone who needed it. He spent the last 20 years working in IT for IBM. Cory enjoyed spending time at the...

Stacie Bunke
Mar 3, 2020
Stacie (Elson) Bunke, age 48, of Marysville, passed away March 3, 2020. Stacie was a strong Christian woman who loved elephants and was a family woman who loved to joke and laugh. She remained optimistic in all life brought. She always helped her three younger sisters and her spirit filled the room. She loved Hayden Run Baptist Church and the...
Patricia A. Wall
Feb 28, 2020
Patricia A. Wall, age 85, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020. Pat was born in Windber, PA in 1934 and then moved to Columbus, Ohio when she was a young woman. She worked in the drafting and design field at various companies in and around Columbus retiring in the late 80's. Pat was known for...
Philomena Maria D'Souza
Feb 28, 2020
Philomena Maria D’Souza, 85, originally of Mumbai, India and last residing in Dublin, Ohio, passed away on February 28, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends. Philomena was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and survived by her daughter Emily (Oscar) Braganza, sons Errol (Lora), Edgar (Natalie) and Edwin (Sabrina), grandchildren Roland, Ryan, Lauren, Brandon, Kevin, great-grandchildren, sisters, brother,...

Mary Lou Willis
Feb 24, 2020
Mary Lou Willis, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020. Born in Hazelton, WV to the late William and Edna Shaffer, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald S. Willis and seven siblings. Mary Lou is survived by her sister Joyce Galloway, her children Alan (Ruth) Willis, Edith (Lynn) Pickerill, Bruce...

Nellie M Klise
Feb 21, 2020
Nellie M. Klise, age 95, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in 1924 in Hilliard, OH, to the late Edward and Mabel (Hanna) Weber.
Nellie was a 1943 graduate of Hilliard High School. Married Robert C. Klise in January 1944 before he was sent overseas to serve with the U.S. Army. ...
Robert W. Crawford Sr.
Feb 21, 2020
Robert “Bob” William Crawford, Sr, 81, passed away peacefully on February 21 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 26,1938, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to the late Robert and Josephine Crawford.
Bob was also preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Elwood and Mary Myers; his brother Ken Crawford; brothers-in-law Bruce Haegley and...
John E. Gates
Feb 18, 2020
John E. Gates, 92, of Dublin, OH, passed away at Kobacker House on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Claud and Beatrice Gates on June 22, 1927. He graduated from Parkersburg High School then spent two years in the United States Navy. John married in 1951, earned a degree in Chemistry from The...

Judith K Rose
Feb 17, 2020
Judith K. Rose, age 83. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Earl and Catherine McHugh. She is survived by daughters; Patty (Mike) Reyna, Vicki (Randy) Rosemeier, Kathy (Eugene) Jarrell, and son Steven Rose. Grandmother to Jeremy, Chris, Nick, Amy, Renee, Ryan, Abby, Ashley, Austin, Sonja, Katelyn, Stephanie, Christina, and Dalton. Grate-grandmother to Avery, Allie, Max, Mia, Max, Cecilia, Clara, Tyler, Gavin,...
Grant Gregory Roberts
Feb 16, 2020
Grant Gregory Roberts, age 21 of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers; James Roberts and Eugene Ersek. Grant is survived by his loving parents; Fred and Jean Roberts, brother; Blake Roberts, grandmothers; Sylvia Roberts, Leonora Wentzel and Joan Ersek, aunts, uncles, and many friends all whom will miss him...
Olympia Meteer
Feb 16, 2020
Olympia “Lee” (Capaldi) Meteer. Born August 12, 1922 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. “Mother” Meteer died quietly on February 16, 2020 from natural causes in Chesterfield Missouri. She lived there for the last 13 years near her devoted caregivers, Jim and Beth Meteer. This is a tribute to a devoted woman who made a large impact on her world.
She...
George Bailey
Feb 14, 2020
George Bailey, born on December 19, 1930 to parents William T. and Hattie Bailey in Hindman, Ky., passed into eternal life on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the age of 89 years and 60 days. George was born into a large family. In fact, their home was the Bailey Hotel. George had a front row seat to life in a...