Obituaries

Mar 27, 2015

THIVENER

Fred V. Thivener, Sr. age 89, born April 3, 1925 to parents Fred and Nellie [Denny] Thivener in Gallipolis , Ohio.  Died on March 27, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; wife Marion Scott ‘Cummings’ Thivener; son John Adam Thivener; sister Ernestine (William) Bunce; brothers Owen and Larry Thivener. Survived by children Fred, Jr....

Mar 25, 2015

TAMPONE

Tampone, Joseph O.  Born January 31, 1961, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2015.  A loving son, husband, father, and brother.  Survived by mother Mary Tampone, wife Keary (Moloney) Tampone, daughters Alana, Olivia and Ava Tampone; sisters Vickie (Chuck) Roberts, Angela Tampone, the Moloney family, and beloved nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by father Vito Tampone...

Mar 24, 2015

SMITH

Richard L. Smith, age 74, passed away March 24, 2015, Columbus, surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by wife Judy E. Smith, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Gloria Smith, brother-in-law Jay Carr, and sister-in-law Roxie Roberts.  Survived by daughters Kelly Smith (Tuttle), Kristin Smith (Steve Scarbrough) and Kerry Smith (Chris Phillips); grandchildren Byron (Edward Searle), Katie,...

Mar 21, 2015

SMITH

Roberta Jeanne Fry Smith, 82, passed away March 21st, 2015.  She was born July 13, 1932 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Robert and Madge Fry.  She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and was a magazine editor in Columbus for four years and a teacher in Upper Arlington High School in her early career.  She became the...

Mar 20, 2015

OLLAM

Carolyn K. Ollam, age 68, fell asleep in death March 20, 2015, surrounded by family. Survived by husband George Ollam; children Todd (Julia) Ollam and Deborah (Travis) DeRusha; step-son David (Tracey) Ollam; grandchildren Madison (Adam) Khan, Austin DeRusha and Ryan DeRusha; brothers Tom, Bill “Sut” and predeceased Tony; nieces and nephews. Carolyn enjoyed working...

Mar 12, 2015

SWANSON

Lee Gordon Swanson passed away on March 12, 2015 after family gathered to say goodbye.  He was born on November 12, 1923 in Cleveland, OH to Hugo and Ruth (nee Ahlberg) Swanson.  He graduated from Shaker Heights High School and Miami University.  Lee served in both WWII (Army 1943-1946) and the Korean War (Navy 1950-1951).  He...

Mar 7, 2015

WATSON

Mary Lynn Watson, born May 7, 1974, passed suddenly March 7, 2015.  Preceded in death by mother Rita Yarusinsky.  Survived by loving husband Mark Richard Watson, father Michael Broadus, sisters Christine (Chris) Henle and Julie (Tim) Meigs, brother Joseph (Gretchen) Broadus, sister in law Jennifer (Jason) Sauer, brother in law Jack (Bobbi) Abram, mother in law...

Mar 6, 2015

MEISENBACH

Meisenbach Wilma Meisenbach, age 88, Friday, March 6, 2015 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by husband Henry Meisenbach and brother Otto Beiner. Survived by daughters, Caroline McCurdy and Helen (Randy) Mount; granddaughter, Kathy; niece, Linda Schaller; and great nephew, Peter Vankoski. Family will receive friends Tuesday March 10, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at...

Mar 2, 2015

CUPP

Christan Leigh Cupp, born May 03, 1981 went home to Jesus in the arms of the Angels March 02, 2015. Survived by parents Michael and Donna Cupp; siblings, Keith, Carmen, Cody, Courtney, Kelli, and Katheryne Cupp. Grandparents Janice Cupp and Keith and Judy Cupp. Aunts and Uncles Tim and Shearon Cupp, Kathy Cupp, Kim...

Mar 2, 2015

HANEY

Ed Haney, age 87 peacefully passed away Monday March 2, 2015 at his residence.  Army veteran of WWII. Former owner of Central Ohio Shipping. Longtime volunteer with March of Dimes; and devout Irish Catholic. Survived by daughters Dawna Bishop, Karen Martin, Michele Meyers, Marika Greene; and son Michael Haney; grandchildren Julianne Derochers, Maggie Fehling, Angela Martin, Kevin, Brad...

Mar 1, 2015

SANTOS

Richard Manuel Santos passed away on March 1, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born in San Jose, California on December 31, 1946, to Manuel and Evelyn Santos, the oldest of their seven children. After serving six years in the US Navy Submarine Service during the Vietnam Conflict, he married Mary Jane Shafer...

Feb 28, 2015

MOORE nee CHAMBERS

Rosalie Anne Moore, age 77, born on July 16, 1937 in St. Clairsville, OH to parents Raymond Paul Chambers and Olive Melissa Chambers Poor. Went to be with her Lord February 28, 2015 at home with family. Preceded in death by husband Vernon Gayle Moore. Survived by daughters Deborah (Don) Jamison and...

Feb 27, 2015

HAYNER / LORING

Karla Hayner Loring, born February 19, 1963, passed February 27, 2015. Survived by husband Frank Loring; daughters, April, Melissa and Paula; step-daughters, Tori and Nicole; stepson, Chad; mother, Shirley; brothers Frank and Ed and several grandchildren. She will be missed and loved by all who knew her.

Feb 27, 2015

WALLACE

William Henry Wallace, age 60, 10/9/1954 - 2/27/2015. Survived by sisters Renata Conners, Stephanie Evans and Karen Brock. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6-8 pm at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, Short North Chapel, 34 West 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. www.shaw-davis.com

Feb 21, 2015

SHANNON

John "Johnboy" Shannon, 37, passed February 21, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by mother Saundra Harrison and grandmother Lucille. Survived by daughter, Saundra; nieces, Diamond, Samantha, and Vanessa; fiance of 11 years, Melissa Fowler; step-dad, Robin Harrison; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 25 from 2-4...

Feb 19, 2015

In loving memory of Tara Hutto

Tara J. Hutto, born September 19, 1971, passed suddenly February 19, 2015.  "God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered 'Come to Me'.  With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, and although we...

Feb 17, 2015

Terry Lynn Whiteside, born Jan. 23, 1958 passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. She was the daughter of Howard Whiteside and June (Bandy) Whiteside. She was proceeded in death by both parents; and her brother, Howard (Skip) Whiteside. She is survived by her sisters, Laura ( Louanne) Powers and Connie Lee Whiteside; her brother, David Whiteside (Connie); nieces, Wynter...

Feb 14, 2015

In loving memory of Harold Nord

Harold Edward Nord Jr. 72 born 12/23/42 in Dayton, OH, passed on 2/14/15. He is survived by wife of 50 years Deanna Frances, children Tonda, Serenia & Eric, 15 grandchildren & great grandchildren. He was a dedicated man, as well as a loving husband and father. Memorial to be held on 2/25/15 at THE SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 4341 N High...

Feb 6, 2015

In loving memory of Sharon Purdie

Sharon (Shari) Elizabeth Purdie passed away on February 6, 2015 after a short but fierce battle with cancer.  She was born on December 6, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio.

Although she only had 31 years with us, her zest for life and enthusiasm for adventure allowed her to live life...

Feb 5, 2015

In loving memory of William Harvey

William “Red” J. Harvey, age 63, Feb 5, 2015 at Summit Trace in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by parents John and Lenore Harvey; 2 sisters Barbara Melton and Donna Baumgardner; survived by daughter Ebony Harvey Kalada; siblings Elmer Harvey, Constance Harris, Roger (Sheryl) Harvey, John (Mary) Harvey, Richard (Carol) Harvey, Jeffrey...