Obituaries

Diana Alexander

Jan 21, 2019

Diana Marie Alexander, age 57, passed away peacefully on Monday January 21, 2019 at Kobacker House.

Diana was born October 13, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to her loving parents Robert and Patricia Alexander.

She was a devoted and loving mother to Jacob, Molly, and Joseph McPeek.  Diana adored her family and cherished her many friends. ...

Alvin Roberts

Jan 21, 2019

ROBERTS, Alvin L., 85, of Gahanna, OH, peacefully passed away into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne Roberts, daughter, Kimberly (Brad), sons, Mike Roberts and Brian (Laura) Roberts; His four grandchildren, Aaron (Allison), Angela, and Katherine Mann, and Allison Roberts; His siblings, John...

John (Jack) Watkins

Jan 18, 2019

John (Jack) Morgan Watkins, age 83 passed away Friday January 18, 2019 in London, Ohio. Us Airforce Veteran. Retired from Ohio Bell with over 35 years. Preceded in death by his wife Helen (Kay), survived by daughters Deborah (Keith) Ventresca and Carla Sue (James) Lynch; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; sisters Sharon Williams and Brenda Pursel; brother in law...

Norma Davis

Jan 17, 2019

Davis, Norma J.

1927-2019

Norma Juanita Davis, 91, died on Jan 17, 2019, at Kobacker House, Columbus, OH, surrounded by family. Norma was born Sep 23, 1927 to Joshua H. and Bessie A. (Sanders) Nichols in Muncie, IN. Norma was the youngest of three children, including Robert W. (Jane), who survives, and George R. Nichols...

Robert Ellis

Jan 15, 2019

Robert Earl Ellis “Bob” passed away peacefully 1/15/19 at Worthington Christian Village.  He was born in Portsmouth, OH and Graduated from Wheelersburg High School and Ohio State University in Electrical Engineering.  He served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician in WWII.

He and Charlene were married 68 years and were active members of Beechwold Christian...

Sugathadasa Palliyaguruge

Jan 15, 2019

Kiralawella Palliyaguruge Sugathadasa "Somapala Ayya", age 82, of New Albany, Ohio (Kirulapona, Sri Lanka). June 22, 1936 – January 15, 2019. Preceded in death by brother Kiralawella Palliyaguruge Jinadasa and Leslie Rodrigo.

Survived by Reverend Kirulapone Dhammapali Silmathawa; son Chaminda  (Ganga) Palliyaguru; daughter Gopika Palliyaguru; grandchildren Kavinu, Nethuja and Suhara; siblings Surani Rodrigo, Nalani Rodrigo, Chandrani Rodrigo and Sisil Rodrigo.

Many nieces and nephews. A visitation will...

James Laipply

Jan 14, 2019

God, Family, Country: Three words that represent a life well-lived and Jim Laipply lived them all.

Jim was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, loyal friend, man who loved God, public servant, and proud veteran who served in United States Army for 28 years.

An avid volunteer, Jim supported Honor Flight and coached scholarship...

Suzanne Schneider

Jan 12, 2019

Suzanne Schneider was reunited with her beloved husband Robert Schneider on January 12, 2019.when she left this earth at the residential hospice in Columbus.

Born August 12, 1930, Susie dances in radiance in the arms of Bobby. He has awaited her arrival since his November 30, 2010 death, two weeks prior to their 59th anniversary.

Preceded...

Lynda Johnson Scott Peterson

Jan 12, 2019

Lynda L. (Robinett)Johnson Scott Peterson, age 66, born March 16, 1952. Died January 12, 2019. Preceded in death by mother Mildred E. (Speakman)Derr, Father David Robinett and Granddaughter Molli Lyn Baker. Survived by children Melody (James) Baker, and Charity Johnson; brother Phil (Ellen) Robinett. Grandchildren Cory (Brittany) Arthurs, Alexzandria Arthurs, Cameron Johnson, Meghan Baker and Elizabeth Grace Baker. Nieces...

Charles Tuthill Jr.

Jan 11, 2019

Tuthill Jr, "Tut" Charles E. -Born on October 18th 1960 passed away unexpectedly in early January of 2019. Tut was an enthusiastic fan of the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Many would summarize him as "Good time Charlie."  He greatly enjoyed having the family get together on Sundays for a cookout and to watch sporting events. Those...

Roy Secrest

Jan 9, 2019

Roy J. Secrest Jr, age 85, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Riverside Hospital. He attended Upper Arlington, Columbus Academy High Schools and The Ohio State University. Member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and a longtime resident of Delaware, Ohio. Preceded in death by son Chip Secrest and sister Carolyn. Survived by wife DeMaris Knisley-Secrest; sons Andy...

Knehemiah Bell

Jan 8, 2019

Knehemiah Alexander Bell, sunrise 3:15 a.m. July 12, 1979 – sunset 12:37 p.m. January 8, 2019.  He was a devoted father, loving son and brother, a jokester amongst his friends, a Brookhaven Bearcat, and an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.  He was employed by Columbus Steel Castings and Anderson Aluminum Corp. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Toussaint L. Jones, Jr.; grandmother,...

Anna Hill

Jan 7, 2019

Anna Louis Hill (85) – January 24, 1933 – January 7, 2019

Anna Louis Hill (Wade) of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019, under the care of the staff of Columbus Colony Elderly Care.

She is preceded in death by her parents Mary and Owen Wade of Beaver Falls, Pa; her...

Sandra Jordan

Jan 7, 2019

JORDAN

Sandra L. Jordan, age 72, sunrise July 15, 1946, sunset January 7, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Rev. Ellsworth and Bernice Jordan; sisters Penelope (William) Harrington and Cynthia Jordan; brother-in-love William Dungy. Survived by siblings Jacqueline Spencer, Barbara Richardson and Charles Jordan. Host of loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and cousins. Close friend and family member...

David Patterson

Jan 7, 2019

Patterson

David W. Patterson, age 57, born July 10, 1961. Died January 7, 2019. Preceded in death by mother Edna F. Monroe. Survived by children David Patterson, Arielle Patterson and Sicora Cortes; brothers and sisters. Host of family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at the Grace...

Edna Skeen

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Edna Skeen formally of Bronx, New York, and current resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 6th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Roger Skeen. She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Joseph) Meyers, former husband Frank Signoriele, brother Blair V. Blieue, granddaughters Erin Hoskinson and Kaitlin Hoskinson, great grandson Manny Negron, as well...

David Teasley

Jan 5, 2019

David Morris Teasley, 88, died peacefully at the Brookdale Trillium Crossing Retirement Home in Columbus, Ohio on January 5, 2019. Major Teasley was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars during his 20-year career in the United States Air Force, and served during the Cold War in the Strategic Air Command on B-52 bombers in the 461st Bombardment...

Douglas Dachenbach

Jan 5, 2019

Douglas S. Dachenbach, O.D., 76, of Blacklick, OH succumbed to pancreatic cancer January 5, 2019 after living a full life. A lifelong Buckeye, he was born in Urbana, Ohio, and graduated from the College of Optometry at The Ohio State University in 1966 with a BS in Optometry and in 1967 with a Doctor of Optometry, serving the vision...

Andres Renderos

Jan 4, 2019

Andres Renderos mejor conocido como Tito y Papa Tito nació el 25 de Septiembre de 1955 en San Vicente, El Salvador. Fue criado en Paraje Galán a lado de sus padres Guillermo Renderos y Luz Torres. Fue penúltimo de sus 5 hermanas/os. Vivió en Los Angeles, CA por 24 años y actualmente era residente de Columbus, OH. Falleció el...

Sandra Bedel

Jan 4, 2019

Sandra Bedel (Simon), 80 yrs, old has left her earthly state. And if all is as she believed, she has joined her loved ones in heaven. Loved and loving daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, niece, and aunt. So greatly missed. Never to be forgotten.