Obituaries Listing
Ronald L. Suttles
Aug 14, 2019
Ronald L. Suttles, 58, of Hilliard, OH, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home on August 14, 2019. He was born in 1961 in Plattsburgh, NY. He is preceded in death by his father, Lorenza Suttles, his mother, Alice and his brother David Suttles. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Pamela Suttles, daughters Michelle Suttles...
Joyce Wedemeyer
Aug 13, 2019
Joyce Ann Wedemeyer, age 73, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Retired from Dublin City Schools as a bus driver. Joyce enjoyed car shows, flowers, drawing, spending time with her family and her partner of 34 years. Preceded in death by parents Carmen and Mildred Powers. Survived by partner Jim Fields, children Paul Wedemeyer, Bryan (Tiffany) Wedemeyer and...

Kathy Damante
Aug 11, 2019
Kathy Lynn Damante, age 57, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a pre-school teacher at the Hilliard United Methodist Church for 25 years. Preceded in death by father Larry Mourn, father-in-law Angelo Damante, numerous aunts and uncles. Survived by loving husband of 34 years Joel, son Andrew Damante, daughter...
Barbara Kissler
Aug 10, 2019
Barbara Kissler, age 84, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Born and raised in Morgantown, WV, Barbara relocated to Columbus OH in 1970. Barbara enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and friends. Former member of Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and current member of Cypress Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by sisters Elva...

Jimmie Ward
Aug 9, 2019
Jimmie Ward, age 78 of Mount Sterling, OH, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. Funeral arrangments are being handled by Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, 331 W. Main St., Mount Sterling, OH, 43143.
Rosemary Ratusz
Aug 9, 2019
Just 14 days shy of her 95th birthday, Rosemary decided to celebrate her special milestone day with her husband, Chet, her children, Rob and Timmy, her parents, Norman and Jane Powers and a whole host of relatives who were awaiting her arrival into Heaven. She passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9th with her daughter and son-in-law holding her hand.
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Marvin Curtis Sr.
Aug 9, 2019
Marvin Curtis Sr., of Washington Court House passed away Friday, August 9th, 2019 with his loving family by his side. The family will receive friends Monday, August 12, 2019, from 4-6pm at the Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, 331 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143. The Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at...

Patricia D. Drake
Aug 8, 2019
Patricia D. Drake, age 75, of Hilliard, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 8, 2019 with her family at her bedside. Pat was a proud School Bus Driver for Hilliard City Schools for 25 years before she retired in 2003. Born in Pikeville, KY, Pat was preceded in death by her brother Adrian “Buddy” Elkins, her beloved...

Peter Previte
Aug 7, 2019
Peter A. Previte, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, US Army Veteran and he retired from H.B.D. Industries. Preceded in death by parents Peter and Anna Previte, sisters Josephine Previte and Lena Janocha. Survived by loving wife of 58 years Kathryn, children Patricia Clark, Joseph (Andrew) Previte and Linda (Tim)...

Ruth Van Houten
Aug 7, 2019
Ruth Carol (Reed) Van Houten, age 91, of Columbus, OH, died peacefully on Wednesday August 7, 2019 at Traditions at Mill Run in Hilliard, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, Perce and Marie Reed, her brothers Perce Reed Jr., Robert (Esther) Reed and Paul Reed, loving husband of 64 years Andrew William Van Houten, son Steven Allan Van Houten,...

Minnie Shaver
Aug 5, 2019
Minnie Mary Etta Shaver, age 94, of Hilliard, “Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.” Minnie went home with her Lord on August 5, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. She was retired from Columbus City Schools as a secretary. Minnie was a member of Hilliard Senior Center where she enjoyed playing cards. She attended Cypress Wesleyan Church as a...
Ruben Sparks
Aug 4, 2019
Ruben Henry Sparks, age 83, of Plain City, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Member of Amity Enterprise Baptist Church. Retired from the City of Upper Arlington with 20 years of service. Preceded in death by son Cliff 1980.Survived by loving wife of 59 years Rella, children Roger (Wendy) Sparks, Betty (Bill) Smith, Missy (Mike) Love, Michelle (Shawn) Hay and...

Bruce Robey
Jul 31, 2019
Bruce E. Robey, age 68, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 after a tragic accident. Graduate of Hilliard High School Class of 1969, employed with Columbus Truck and Equipment for 26 years and was the Owner Operator of Triple R Trucking and Argang Transport LLC. Bruce was an avid race car driver of Midgets, Sprint Cars and Supermodifieds...

Doris Neville
Jul 31, 2019
Doris Neville, age 80, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Member of Radiant Life Church. Preceded in death by husband Larry 2015, grandsons Michael and Todd Syar. Survived by sons, William R. (Rita) Syar and Michael D. Syar; brother Lee (Florence) Schoby, grandchildren Thomas Syar, Sarah Syar, Haley Dotters and Zaden Syar, caregiver Ashley Carr. Friends may call...

Thomas Decker
Jul 30, 2019
Thomas L. Decker, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Tom was an avid Ohio State fan and enjoyed playing golf with his friends. He was a successful small business owner. He was involved with his children’s youth sporting events; especially soccer and loved spending time with his family, friends and pets. He was a graduate of...

Edward Birko
Jul 30, 2019
Edward J. Birko, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church and choir member, U.S Air Force Veteran. Member of Woodworkers of Central Ohio and The Termites. Edward worked for North American Aviation and retired from Hitachi Instruments. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Anna Birko, sister Ann and...
William C. Rice
Jul 27, 2019
William Crate Rice, Sr., died peacefully at Sterling Place Group Home in Mt. Sterling, Ohio on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 88. William was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Susie Meade Rice, his wife of 62 years, Audrey Joy Persinger Rice and his son William “Puff” Rice, Jr. He is survived by his children...
Julia R. Sickles
Jul 23, 2019
Julia R. Sickles, age 65, of Hilliard, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born January 23, 1954 in Clarksville, IN to James and Marie (Price) Miller. She attended Clarksville High School in Indiana. Julia spent a lifetime caring for others and always brought smiles and laughter everywhere she went. She had a special...

Doris Wilkes
Jul 23, 2019
Doris M. “Shaver” Wilkes, 87 affectionately known as “Dukie”, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; Melvin and Myrtle Shaver, husband John Jr., brothers Donald Allen and Melvin Shaver, and sister Vivian Titus. Survived by sister-in-law Minnie Shaver of Hilliard, Ohio; daughters Debbie (Gene) Sockman of N.C. and Lisa Fisher of Columbus, Ohio; sons John III, Gary,...
Jane Montgomery
Jul 21, 2019
Jane Ann Montgomery, age 83, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Member of Dublin Baptist Church and longtime member of O.E.S. Level Chapter #109. Preceded in death by parents Flayous and Garnez Ray, sister Sydney Alexander, brother Flayous Ray, granddaughter Bre Roseann Weeks, 3 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law. Survived by loving husband of 67 years Carlos “C.C”, daughters...