Obituaries

Dec 30, 2018

Tarah LaToya Renae Turner, age 33 of Hilliard, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2018 after an extended struggle with chronic illness.  Tarah is survived by her mother, Kate English, father, Perry English, daughter, Tiana English, sister, Amber English, grandmother, Georgianna English, nieces, Ariana and Aliyah English, boyfriend, Ansu Sankoh and many other family...

Dec 29, 2018

Brett "Kelly" Housley, age 54 passed away on December 29th 2018 surrounded by his family. Kelly was born in Columbus Ohio on September 20th 1964 to Roy and Bonnie Housley. Kelly loved his friends and family and had a passion ( green thumb ) for plants. Kelly is proceeded in death by his Father (Roy) Mother (Bonnie) Brother (Kenneth...

Dec 29, 2018

JONES

David H.Jones, age 61, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2018.  Dave was born June 10, 1957, in Birmingham, Michigan and was a 1975 graduate of Worthington High School (Ohio). Throughout his life, Dave held numerous positions where he was able to share his talents as a master craftsman as well as his...

Dec 28, 2018

Louise Roberts Smith passed away peacefully on December 28 following a September 2018 diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. Louise is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Lowell Smith and two daughters, Lisa (Swift) Zidar of Westerville and Patti (Scott) Simmons of Worthington along with 5 beloved grandchildren - John, Andrew (Bailey) and Katie Zidar, and Fisher and Tate...

Dec 27, 2018

Delores Ann (Josuns) Sanders, age 81, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Delaware, Ohio. Delores J. Sanders was surrounded by loving family and friends who were touched by having such a wonderful mother and grandmother.

Delores was born on November 25, 1937, in Reed City, Michigan,...

Dec 24, 2018

HILLIGOSS

Timothy ‘Tim’ Lee Hilligoss, age 53, passed away Christmas Eve 2018. Born April 9, 1965 in Indianapolis, IN to parents Gerald and Gladys Hilligoss. Preceded in death by father Gerald and brother Thomas D. Hilligoss. Survived by wife of 25 years, Aimee Hilligoss; mother Gladys Hilligoss; children Jaz (Michael) Reiss, Stefan Hilligoss, Crysta Hilligoss, Alyson Hilligoss...

Dec 21, 2018

Lynda Marie Perry, age 59, December 4, 1959 – December 21, 2018. Lynda passed away with her longtime canine friend Wawa Perry. A lifetime resident of Columbus, Ohio, Lynda was preceded in death by husband C.V. Perry, Jr.; mother Doris Dorsey and sister Teresa Carter. She is survived by daughters Kathryn Perry and Allison Perry; father Paul Dorsey, sisters...

Dec 21, 2018

Lisa Jean Tracy, age 34 of Newark Ohio went to be with the Lord December 21, 2018.

Lisa was born August 20, 1984 to the parents of Paul and Peggy Tracy.

Lisa was a dedicated fiance, mother, sister, and aunt. She was very loving and caring to everyone. Lisa knew listening was the best way...

Dec 20, 2018

On December 20, 2018, Eric Smith, age 31, of Gahanna, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus his Savior. He showed courage and grace during numerous treatments for lymphoma. He spent his last days at home enjoying time with family and friends. Eric is survived by his loving wife Erin (Garner) Smith, children Evalyn and Walker, sister Ellen (Smith)...

Dec 18, 2018

Maureen Helen Schneider of Columbus, Ohio left this world, surrounded by her loving family, and entered Heaven’s gate to be with her Lord on 12/18/2018. She was born Maureen Sherman on 12/9/1948 in Springfield, Ohio to her widowed mother, Maxine Eulitt Sherman. She was preceeded in death by her father, Edgar Sherman; son, Patrick James; mother, Maxine Iavarone and...

Dec 18, 2018

Jennifer Marie Kersker, age 42, of Westerville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  She was born August 10, 1976 to Wendy and Bill Kersker in Columbus, Ohio.  Jennifer celebrated 22 years at American Health Holding as an Implementation Consultant where she made many lifelong friendships.  She graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1995, and attended...

Dec 17, 2018

Anthony Povisil Jr. age 85, passed away December 17, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. US Navy Veteran, 32nd degree Mason and Air Traffic Controller, retired from Port Columbus International Airport. He had a love for Thoroughbred horses, including his own Slow, Slower and Slowest. However, he was eternally  hopeful for that Kentucky Derby winner. Preceded in death by sisters...

Dec 16, 2018

ROCKEY

Jeffrey A. Rockey or 'Rockey', age 60 on December 16, 2018.  Born August 7,1958 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Harold and M. Helen Rockey Bashaw. Preceded in death by father Harold E.Rockey and step-father Ed E Bashaw. Survived by wife Mary Ann Rockey; mother M. Helen Rockey Bashaw; step-daughter Tehnika Baker; step-son Michael (Evelyn) Hunter; brothers Robert (Brenda)...

Dec 16, 2018

Franklin S. Nichols Jr, 54, passed away Sunday, December 16,2018 at his residence in Columbus. He was a 1982 graduate of Whetstone High School. He proudly served as a Columbus Police officer where he received the medal of valor. Frank is preceded in death by mother Carol, brother Robert, sisters Jennifer and Michelle. He is survived by parents Franklin...

Dec 15, 2018

Delores K. Napier, age 64, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her mother Betty Trimble, daughter Robin (Jason Beck) Napier, grandson Scott McDonald, brothers Roger Tingler and Jeffrey Trimble and sister Karen Osborne and her beloved pets. Family will receive friends Thursday Dec. 20 from 11 am to 12 noon with service...

Dec 14, 2018

PETERSON THOMPSON

Dolores J. Peterson Thompson, age 88, Dec 14, 2018 at St Ann's. Born in New Athens, OH on May 1, 1930 to her late parents Guy and Essie Graham. Preceded in death  by her first husband James Peterson and following Harold Thompson; son James Peterson. Survived by daughter Gloria (Mike) Williams; grandchildren  Philip (Wendy) Williams,...

Dec 14, 2018

Patricia Massaro, born August 10, 1928 in Columbus passed away December 14, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her entire family at Riverside Hospital. Longtime Clintonville resident and graduate of North High School class of 1945. Preceded in death by her parents Eloise and Tommy Thompson. Survived by her husband of 69 years Dr. Joseph Massaro; children Tom (Cindy), Susan (Mike)...

Dec 13, 2018

On Thursday, December 13, 2018 Susan DePasquale, loving sister, daughter, aunt and friend to all, passed away at the age of 62. She was ever determined to fight against the pain and anxieties that breast cancer brought and in doing so, taught all who knew her to continue in their lives with hope and love. Susan was an untiring...

Dec 13, 2018

Jerry Dyer, age 61, born in Indianapolis on March 28th, 1957, passed away at Kobacker House in Columbus on December 13th, 2018, due to illness related to drug addiction in the last few years of his life. Despite his demons, his wit was as sharp as a rusty hinge on a tired barn door. He played guitar with the...

Dec 12, 2018

Stephen (Steve) Vincent Waters passed away on Wednesday, December 12 at the age of 69 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Ella, and his sister Jeanne.  He is survived by his wife Janie, siblings Kathy (Sal), Teri, Phil, John, Christine, and Mark (Karen), daughters Barbara and Crystal (Scot), son Stephen...