Obituaries

Feb 3, 2016

Harold Dean Williams, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roma Ferell and Alma Hazel Williams; siblings Jeanie, Joanie, Phillip and Melvin Williams. He is survived by his children Michael Dean and Shelly Bryson, Deanna Williams and Angel (Rafael) Jusino; siblings Jimmy, Janice, Jerrell (Angie), Johnny (Beth), Janney and...

Feb 1, 2016

GARTIN

Edward E. Gartin, 65, passed away at Kobacker House of Columbus, Ohio on February 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, James Gartin. He is survived by his daughter, Tina (Alphonso) Weber-Flourney; his mother, Ruanna Hill; his brothers, James Gartin Jr. and Robert Gartin; his sister, Dianne Gartin-Spratley; his grandchild, Jamal Weber-Flourney; as...

Jan 31, 2016

MILLER

Michael L. Miller, age 62, January 31, 2016. Preceded in death father Neil Miller. Survived by wife Mary Ann; daughters Kathleen Aspiranti and Kristie Finley; 4 grandchildren; mother Eleanor Tolle Miller; sisters Lindee Goodall and Lori Ross. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held Friday, Feb 5, at BEECHWOLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 280 Morse...

Jan 31, 2016

HILYARD

Hilyard, Timothy Allen age 60, of Barnesville, OH, (formerly of Columbus, OH) died Sunday January 31, 2016 at Kobacker House Columbus OH. Preceded in death by parents Paul M. and Martina L. Hilyard. Survived by 1 brother Paul Hilyard (Becky), 7 sisters Sandy Patrick, LoLita Frazier (Dan), Sue Thacker, Mary Hughes, Cheryl Kessler (Donnie), Cathy Hilyard (Bob)...

Jan 31, 2016

Jonathan Rosile, age 31, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2016. He was employed at Verizon Corporate. Graduate from Boardman High School class of 2003 also graduate of Youngstown State University class of 2008 with a degree in marketing and communications. He loved The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns and was anxiously waiting a superbowl win. He enjoyed...

Jan 29, 2016

MCCOY

Wesley Roger McCoy, lived a fun-filled life on this earth from August 21, 1937 to January 29, 2016. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet, father to Les (Terri) and Mike (Barb); grandfather to Matt (Tara) and Stefanie and great-grandfather to Lucy and Kameron Davis. Rog’s love was his faith, family, golf and...

Jan 24, 2016

BOCOOK

Johnnie Ray Bocook, Sr. Born January 15, 1958 – passed January 24th, 2016 at Franklin Woods Nursing Facility surrounded by loved ones and in the presence of God. As loved ones sang the last verse of Amazing Grace, John took his last breath. John was an employee of Battelle Memorial for 35 years. Preceded in death...

Jan 23, 2016

CYGAN

Jeffery T. Cygan, Jr. age 36, born on June 19, 1979 in Toledo, OH. Died January 23, 2016 in Columbus, OH at Mt. Carmel West. Preceded in death by grandparents Steve and Marjorie Cygan and Wayne and Eileen Ferguson. Survived by Parents Jeffery and Barbara Cygan, Sr. of Dublin, OH; sisters Erin Cygan Davis of Arlington,...

Jan 20, 2016

BEAN

Bruce B. Bean, 84, of Agawam, Mass. passed away peacefully on January 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years Raymonde M. Bean just two months ago and is survived by their daughters Regina Gilbert (Michael) of Sharon Springs, New York and Renee Bean (Dawn Leach) of Columbus, Ohio,...

Jan 18, 2016

DAHILL

Peter T. Dahill passed away on January 18, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas; his aunt, Shirley Armstrong; and his step-dad Ralph Crone. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor; his children, Shannon (Jack) Ray, Erin Dahill, and Michael (Samantha Baiillargeon) Dahill; his grandchildren, Ethan Parks, Natalie and Jackson Ray; his brothers, Matthew (Janet)...

Jan 15, 2016

HECKMAN

Stephen Lee Heckman died peacefully at Kobacker House Hospice on January 15, 2016, at the age of 76. Steve is survived by his wife, Sally Perkins Heckman; children Stacia Lee Heckman King (Bryan), La Crosse WI, and Stephanie Lyn Heckman Prosnik (Jason), Powell Ohio, sisters; Lianne Douglas (Reverend Harry) of Crawfordville FL, Suzanne Heckman and Michael...

Jan 14, 2016

ROYSTER

Jospeh "Joe" Royster, Sunrise July 21, 1973 - Sunset January 14, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, Victorian Village Chapel, 34 W 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 3:00 pm. With visitation 1 hour prior to service.  Pastor Dan Franz and Pastor Kent...

Jan 14, 2016

PETERSON

James R. Peterson, Feb 12, 1954 - Jan 14, 2016. His visitation will be held Monday, January 18, 2016 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, Clintonville Chapel, 4341 North HIgh Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214. (1 block South of Henderson Rd). Where his funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm.

Jan 13, 2016

BOOKER

Gracie Lee Booker passed away on January 13, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas and Bessie Griffin; her parents, Kathryn and John W. Leonard; her in-laws, Freeman and Wilma Booker; her sister, Deborah Jenkins; and her nephew Sam McGill. She is survived by her husband, Gerald E. Booker; her children, Gerald L. (Charisse) Booker, Brian...

Jan 12, 2016

HAMMONDS

Erveena Irene Broomfield Hammonds, born April 9, 1983 in Columbus, OH. She passed January 12, 2016 at her home. Preceded in death by mother Pamela Taylor; daughters Anaesia and Arrianna Green and Breya Hammonds. She leaves to cherish her memories husband Bruce Hammonds; father Ernest (Terri) Broomfield and son Anius Green; brothers Anwar, Kwesi, Jequan, JC,...

Jan 12, 2016

HAMMONDS

Breya Erica Hammonds, born September 18, 2008, at OSU Hospital - passed on January 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by mother Erveena Broomfield Hammonds, sisters Anaesia and Arrianna Green; grandmothers Pamela Taylor and Inez Hammonds. She leaves her father Bruce Hammonds; brother Anius green and grandfathers Ernest Broomfield and Steve Hammonds. She attended Salem...

Jan 11, 2016

LIEBICH

Patricia R. Liebich, 70, passed away on January 11, 2016. She is survived by her children Craig (Alesia) Zacher and Scott (Anita) Zacher, and her grandchildren Lance, Danielle, Bryce, Alexis and Nikko. Arrangements made by SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES.

Jan 9, 2016

HILL

Ina Hill, age 85 went home to be with Jesus her Lord and savior Saturday January 9, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred Hill. Survived by her daughters Sharon Hutchison, (Dan) Patricia Coffman & Elizabeth Manley; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother Forrest Thornton, sisters Madeline Turley, Jennie Wright, and...

Jan 7, 2016

O'GRADY

James J. O'Grady, 79, a proud native of Bronx, NY, ardent New York Yankees fan, and voracious reader died January 7th. Mr. O'Grady was a graduate of Fordham University and Capital University School of Law. He served as both an assistant Franklin County prosecutor and Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge. He is survived by his...

Jan 3, 2016

COLLINS

Jeff Allen Collins, born October 24, 1964, passed away January 3, 2016 at The Kobacker House.  Preceded in death by mother Jane, father John, and sister Doll.  Survived by children John and Tongy Collins and Allen Collins; sisters and brothers; nieces and nephews; and several grandchildren.