Obituaries

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...

Dec 11, 2018

Lawrence Charles Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Grove City, Ohio, Larry was the son of John D. and Marie Patzer Smith. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Bettinger Smith; children Barbara Albert and Rebecca Retherford; grandchildren, Nicholas (Susan) Cardosi  Albert of Los Angeles, CA, David...

Dec 11, 2018

Clyde Clifton Bourne Jr. of Cape Coral, better known as “Joe” by his family and friends, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 following some recent health challenges.  He was 86 years old.

Joe was born on March 13, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the proud son of Helen (Taylor) and...

Dec 10, 2018

Hester Marion Virgin

1927-2018

Hester Marion Virgin, age 91, passed away on December 10, 2018. Hester was born in New York City on February 2, 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents, Navy Capt. Douglas P and Julia W. Stickley, and was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Hester was a...

Dec 7, 2018

RACKHAM

Clyde Matthew Rackham, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio. Passed away Friday, December 7, 2018. He was a Vietnam Combat Veteran, serving in the US Army. Matty is preceded in death by his wife Wanda, as well as his father, mother, sister and brother. He is survived by son George 'Bill'; granddaughter Presley and a host of...

Dec 5, 2018

Elroy P. Meyer, age 75, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Kobacker House with his family by his side. Born in Ashland, Wisconsin. Graduated from Edina High School in Minnesota. Graduated with an Associates in Business from Minneapolis Business College. Veteran of Army National Guard. He retired from a successful career in manufacturing where he held various leadership...

Dec 5, 2018

Mark J.M. DeMers, age 62 on December 5, 2018.  Born May 21, 1956 in Columbus, OH to his late parents Albert and Elizabeth DeMers. Preceded in death by sister Sandy DeMers. Survived by sons Andrew (Rachel) and Adam DeMers; 2 grandchildren Scarlett and Noah; siblings Steve (Theresa), Jack (Karen), Kenny (Debbie), Cindy DeMers, Keith, Cecilia (William) Marrone. A visitation...

Dec 4, 2018

Heather Andre’a Barker

February 28, 1973 ~ December 04, 2018

Heather Andre’a Barker passed away on December 04, 2018.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Grace Deardurff-Zarbaugh and Steve Barker.  Heather enjoyed the arts, music, music festivals, and she loved culinary arts.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Nancy...

Dec 4, 2018

Thomas C. Cochrane (49) died peacefully in his sleep on December 4th in Columbus, after battling long-term health issues.

Tom was born and raised in Upper Arlington and graduated from Upper Arlington High School in June of 1988.  As a young man, he worked for MCL Cafeteria where he developed his strong work ethic and cultivated his...

Dec 2, 2018

Eversole, Wetona 1924 - 2018 Wetona Eversole, age 94, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Columbus. Retired from Sanese Services. Member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church and Clintonville Women's Club. Preceded in death by her husband Roger Eversole. Survived by daughter, Tina (Wayne) Nissley; sons, Ike (Maryann), Dennis (Linda)...

Dec 2, 2018

TREEN

Pennie J. Treen-Mosel, age 61. Born April 19, 1957 in Walnut Creek, CA. Died in Columbus, OH on December 2, 2018 with loving family by her side. Preceded in death by mother Clara Fry. Survived by children Ken (Mandy) Mosel, Jamie (Dena) Mosel, David Mosel, Susan (Dan) Phillips and Jonathan (Anna) Mosel; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers John...

Dec 1, 2018

Linda K (Sponcil) Arbuiso, age 64, passed away Saturday December 1, 2018 at Mount Carmel East. Retired from State of Ohio with 30+ years of service and retired from Kohls. Preceded in death by parents Vincent and Jean Savoia and husband Mike Arbuiso. She is survived by Lisa (Brad) Neuhart, Michelle (Tony) Price, Christina (Carl) Sponcil and Vincent Arbuiso;...

Nov 28, 2018

Toshiko Enomoto

1966 – 2018

Toshiko Enomoto, age 52, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, in Westerville. Survived by her husband, Hirohiko, and son, Zenta.

She was a woman full of grace and care. She was always wishing for and contributing to the happiness of others.

Family will receive friends...

Nov 27, 2018

Raita, Ruth 1930 - 2018 Ruth M. Raita, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2018. Born September 23, 1930 in Marietta, Ohio, Ruth married her husband, Aaron, on July 2, 1949. A Cincinnati resident for most of her life, Ruth relocated to Tucson in 1990 to be near her daughter, Kathy, and her family, and moved to Columbus,...

Nov 25, 2018

Jacqueline Jane Thomas (Jackie Thomas), 93, of Dublin, Ohio died peacefully on November 25, 2018. Born on December 29, 1924 she was the only child of Margaret and Ralph Given. Jackie graduated from Columbus Central High School in 1942 and Bliss College shortly after. She made her career as a secretary and retired doing what she loved most -...

Nov 24, 2018

Warren J Smith, age 86, Born Feb 1, 1932 in Lima, OH to his late parents Wilbur and Willeta Smith. Died Nov 24, 2018 in Dublin, OH. Preceded in death by son Christopher Smith, brothers Dave and Roger, sisters Mary and June. Survived by former wife, Barbara Smith; children, Patrick (Carol), Michael (Linda), Alyssa (Charles) Stephens, Victoria (Thomas) Woeste....

Nov 22, 2018

Esther “Charlene” Ellis passed away peacefully 11/22/18 at Worthington Christian Village where she resided with her husband Bob.  She was born in New Boston, Ohio and graduated from Wheelersburg H.S. and Bliss College.  She and Bob were active members of Beechwold Christian Church in Friendship Class, Senior Group, and Grow Groups and had many friends there.  She also enjoyed painting,...

Nov 21, 2018

CAMPBELL

Stanley Wayne Campbell, Sr. age 66, born May 25, 1952 in Clarksburg, WV to his late parents Daniel and Marceline Campbell. November 21, 2018 following a 6 year battle with cancer. Stan’s final moments were surrounded by family and friends.  Survived by wife of 37 years Elaine Campbell; step-mother Betty Campbell of Clarksburg, WV; kids Becky...

Nov 20, 2018

HARRIS

Donald Larry Harris, age 76, 1/19/1942 - 11/20/2018. Don passed away at The James after a long battle with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents Dwight ‘Moe’ and Doris Harris; and his wife Teresa. He is survived by daughter Lisa; son Jeffrey; grandchildren Adam, Brandon, Autumn and Dalton; 9 great-grandchildren; sister Melody (Phil)...

Nov 20, 2018

Danny F. Reed ( Towhead ) Was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 4, 1951 and entered into rest on November 20, 2018.  Proceeded in death by his parents Bettye Lou and Ed, Brothers John ( Moose ), Terry ( Taterbugs ).  Survived by sister Pamela ( Ron ) Davis, Nieces Veronica, Teresa, Roxann and Sandy, Sister n law Robin...