Obituaries Listing

George Richard Geyer
Aug 23, 2018
George Richard Geyer, age 99, of Columbus, passed away at home Thursday, August 23, 2018. Member of St. James Lutheran Church and a WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by wife Maria Geyer, parents Godfrey and Caroline Geyer and brother Howard Geyer. Survived by daughter Kathleen (Gary) Layne and son Roger (Melody) Geyer, grandchildren Megan and Heather Geyer, numerous nieces, nephews,...
Mary Gloyd
Aug 23, 2018
Mary Suzanne (Sue) Gloyd, age 82, was born on December 9,1935 in Fostoria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters in Hilliard. On this day God must have felt that she was angel on earth for so many people, that God needed her in heaven more and decided to take her home on August 23, 2018. Preceded in death...

Mary S. Brooks
Aug 22, 2018
Mary Sunsera Brooks passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Mary S. Brooks was born on September 16, 1915 in Franklin, Ohio to the late Nichola and Rose (Canestra) Sunsera. Mary was their last surviving child that included Joseph, Steve, Sam, Anthony and two infant daughters. Mary married James Edgar Brooks (who preceded her in death) in Brushridge, Ohio. Their family...

Mark Milligan
Aug 21, 2018
Mark Milligan, age 53, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Preceded in death by parents James and Sarah Milligan. Survived by brothers Gordon Milligan and James (Cindy) Milligan, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A celebration of life service will be held 4 pm Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Abner’s Restaurant. Following Mark’s wishes, cremation has...

Charles Cunningham
Aug 21, 2018
Charles Cunningham, age 74, of Galloway, passed away August 21, 2018. Owner of Car Dealer Supply, longtime classic car enthusiast and always enjoyed working on his car “Charley’s Cherry.” Preceded in death by parents Charles and Olie Belle Cunningham. Survived by sisters Linda Cunningham, Kaye (Gene) Myers and Mary Lang, nephews Kevin (Sandra) Myers and Keith Myers, nieces Nichole Werre...

Colleen Kirchner
Aug 21, 2018
Colleen (Harvey) KIRCHNER, age 55, of Hilliard, OH, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born December 14, 1962 in Columbus, OH. Colleen is a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all, with a fiery spirit, matter of fact attitude, and acceptance of everyone. Colleen spent time volunteering in children’s ministry...
Leo C. Broschart
Aug 17, 2018
Leo C. Broschart, age 92, of Hilliard, OH, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana to the late Ann and Carl Broschart. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, and then served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46 in the North Pacific, Philippines and Korea. He graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington with a...

Rodger Reedy
Aug 13, 2018
Rodger Dennis Reedy, age 72, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Rita Reedy Sr., brother Michael and nephew Matthew. Survived by loving wife of 41 years Catherine, daughters Kelly Renee Reedy and Karra Lynn Reedy, sons Jason (Shelly) Barnes and Joshua Egan Reedy, brother Richard (Margaret) Reedy Jr., sister-in-law Anne Marie...
Sharon Vargo
Aug 13, 2018
Sharon Kay Vargo, age 59, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a graduate of Bishop Watterson High School Class of 1977. She attended South Carolina University and worked as a receptionist for the family business Vargo Companies. Survived by parents Julius and Mary Ann (Casey) Vargo, children Jason Bond, Lauren Bond...

Rocky Ray Ward
Aug 11, 2018
Rocky Ray Ward, age 28 of Bloomingburg, Ohio, passed away August 11, 2018. He was employed at Stanley Electric Company in London, OH. Rocky enjoyed antique cars and trucks, building and racing RC cars. He also loved doing mechanical work and 3D printing. Rocky is proceeded in death by his mother Karen Ward, grandparents Cecil and Clover Ward, Raymond and...

Cheryl Talbot
Aug 6, 2018
Cheryl Lyn Talbot, age 56, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. A graveside service will be held 10 am Friday at Alton Cemetery, Galloway, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026.
Melvin "Mel" E. Walden
Aug 3, 2018
Melvin Eugene Walden, age 71, of Hilliard, Ohio, died Friday, August 3, 2018 at home. Born in Louisville, GA, Mel, parents and brothers moved to Philadelphia, PA where he attended grades 1-12 graduating early in 1964. He left home to attend N.C.A.&T. State University where he was a member of Iota Phi Theta fraternity and chief photographer for the University...

Maureen O'Leary
Aug 2, 2018
Maureen A. O’Leary, age 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at The Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. With her devoted sister, Terri, loving niece, Reagan and sweet friend, Glenna Brickey by her side, she continued her humor and spiritual strength till the very end. She was predeceased by her parents, Donal and Mary O’Leary and sister, Mary...
Zoanne Pappas Sass
Aug 1, 2018
The family of Zoanne Pappas Sass is saddened to announce that she passed away unexpectedly in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 due to a sudden illness.
Zo was born on November 21, 1953 in Mason City, Iowa, the only daughter of Gus Pappas and Barbara Williams Pappas. She and her three brothers grew up in nearby Garner, and...
Alice M. Haarup
Jul 30, 2018
Alice Marie Haarup, 86, of Columbus, OH, died Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Radford in Saginaw, MI. Alice graduated from Michigan State University and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She married Dwight J. Haarup in 1962 and they celebrated 56 years of marriage June 14th of this...
Richard A. Bell, O.D.
Jul 30, 2018
Richard A. Bell, O.D., age 49, of Hilliard, OH, a native of Findlay, OH, left our presence but not our hearts on Monday, July 30, 2018. Born in Findlay, Rich was a graduate of Findlay High School, Class of 1987. He attended MIT and the University of Findlay and graduated from The Ohio State University, College of Optometry in 1995....

Kimberly McCullough
Jul 29, 2018
Kimberly McCullough, age 61, of London, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend to many. Former employee of Mt. Carmel Hospital as a medical assistant. Preceded in death by father Ellis and brother Danny. Survived by mother Faye Lakes, loving husband David, sons Jeremy (Nina Ricah) Fields and Jesse (Adrienne) Fields, siblings Lynda...
David John Novotny
Jul 28, 2018
David John Novotny, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away after a year-long battle with multiple myeloma/leukemia on July 28, 2018 in Naples, Florida. David was born June 26, 1950, the son of late Pearl and James Novotny. He is survived by his high school sweetheart Carol (Dripps) Novotny whom he married in 1970, his two daughters Amber (Ryan Wehr) Nolty and...
Ed Brogan
Jul 22, 2018
Ed Brogan, age 61, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. Ed was a 1976 Graduate of Hilliard High School and retired from Crystal Springs and also worked with his brother-in-law Dave at Waugh’s Landscape for over 20 years. Ed was an avid photographer, loved skiing and was an accomplished rescue diver. He loved music. He played the drums...

Marissa Rittenhouse
Jul 22, 2018
Marissa Brooke Rittenhouse, age 24 of Columbus, died July 22, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1994 in London, Ohio.
Preceded in death by Great-grandmother, Kathleen H Jackson, Grandfather William David Rittenhouse, Grandmother Ruth Ann Patton, Uncles Steven Rittenhouse and David Rittenhouse, Aunt Priscilla Jackson.
Survived by her loving family which includes Father Mark Rittenhouse, Daddy Lee...