Obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Reverend Carol Irene Brody, born April 20, 1928, died November 17, 2016. Preceded in death by her spouse of 65 years, Paul Brody.  She is survived by children Jill (Douglas Bryant), John (Kate), Jim (Kim), Jane (Chris Jay); grandchildren Maggie (Brandon) Moskal, Sam Brody, David Bryant, Matthew Bryant, Lindsie Katz, and Jeremy Katz; great-grandchildren Lucy and John Paul Moskal....

Nov 16, 2016

Tamara Sue Wise, 47, passed away November 16, 2016 at Kobacker House.  Born July 20, 1969 to Janet Canterbury and Jim Wickersham.  Preceded in death by father and grandmother Genevieve Nelson.  Survived by loving family, mother, son Mark Eldridge, daughter Jordan Eldridge, grandson Cameron Jacobs, sisters Leisa Mutnich and Michelle Dehart. Tammy was a dedicated and long term employee...

Nov 15, 2016

ALBERT Kathleen M. Albert, age 85, born July 10, 1931 in Dayton, OH to parents Frank and Helen O’Meara. Passed away peacefully Nov 15, 2016. Preceded in death by daughter Margaret Mary Albert; brother William Francis “Bud” O’Meara, sister-in-law Lila O’Meara; sister Patricia “Peggy” Bauer, brother-in-law Frank Bauer; and brother-in-law Kenny Gerkin. Survived by children William Thomas (Alice) Albert,...

Nov 15, 2016

Myrtle “Marie” Malling, age 90, passed peacefully on November 15th, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 28, 1926 in Jewett, Ohio to Joe and Mabel Byers. She was a long time member of North Community Lutheran Church and retired from the Marburn School. Marie loved to travel the world, garden and entertain friends and family. She...

Nov 8, 2016

Robert (Bob) L. Gleason, 78, of Dublin, OH passed away at the Kobacker Hospice House on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  He was born May 25, 1938 to Firman and Pauline (Evers) Gleason. Bob was a 1956 graduate of Lyons High School.  He served in the Army from 1959-1962.  He received a BA degree from University of Toledo in 1994...

Nov 5, 2016

SALVA

Josephine T. Salva, age 95, passed on November 5, 2016. Born May 24, 1921 to Angelo and Emma Valmasoi in Bellaire, OH. Preceded in death by husband Louis Salva and her children Michael, Charles and Christopher 'Kippy" Salva. Survived by children Phillip, Thomas, Marie (John) Cawthern, Rosellen (Eugene) DeVuono, Bernadette, Christine (Kevin) Clark, Mark (Heather) and...

Nov 3, 2016

Donna S. (Conner)Halley

Donna Sue (Conner) Halley, a lifelong resident of Delaware, Ohio, passed away November 3, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Donna was born in November 1949. She leaves behind her two beloved children Brooke (Greg) Cain of Marengo, and Kristian Halley of Delaware. She was a proud grandmother of three grandchildren, Randy, Luke...

Nov 2, 2016

Thelma Pauline George, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 2, 2016. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15. Thelma was born to Ben and Eunice Awe in Napoleon, OH and was the 5th of six children. In 1946, her family moved to Columbus, Ohio....

Oct 30, 2016

WITHROW

On October 30, 2016, Mary Kay Withrow (nee Shaver) passed away peacefully in her home at Choctaw Lake in Madison County, Ohio. She had struggled for nearly a decade with a degenerative neurological disease. Mary Kay was 72. She was a loving, nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on December...

Oct 30, 2016

Patricia Van Leuven, 61, of Columbus, passed on Sunday, October 30, 2016 with family at her side. Her love for science fiction and space exploration was exceptional. Pat was known for her strength and dedication; she devoted her life to her family and the needs of others. She received her B.A. from Ohio University. Her favorite pastimes were reading,...

Oct 29, 2016

Judy (Julia) Margaret (Tucker) Viers went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2016 surrounded by family.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 23, 1930.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Clara Tucker, her loving soul mate of 55 years, Jerry Viers, son Buddy Hartsook, brother Bill Tucker and sisters...

Oct 29, 2016

JOHNSON

Ronald James Johnson, born Sept 19, 1973, age 43 went home to be with the Lord at 6:30 pm Oct 29, 2016 at St Ann’s Hospital. He will be dearly missed and is a beloved son, father, brother, cousin and friend. Leaves to cherish his memories, mother Della M Johnson; father Ronald James Turner;...

Oct 27, 2016

Back in his mother’s arms where he belongs. As we mourn him, he rejoices. Stanley “Stan” L. Harrat, 66, of Columbus, passed away, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Columbus Healthcare Center.  Preceded in death by parents William and Ethelyn (Staples) Harrat and brother Steven Harrat. Survived by wife, Lillian (Allison) Harrat; children Nicol, Teresa, and Sanita Harrat; sister Adrienne (Harrat) Spencer;...

Oct 27, 2016

VAN HORN

Terry D. Van Horn, 71, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016.  He was born March 4, 1945 to Howard Wesley Van Horn and Jeanne (Thornton) Van Horn. Terry was a 1963 graduate of Westerville High School.  He received a bachelor of arts degree in 1967 and a law degree in 1969—both from The...

Oct 25, 2016

STATON

Gary Staton, 64, of Williamson, WV, died on October 25th at his home in Galion, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father John E. Staton, mother Bertha Staton, and brother Johnny Ray Staton.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Brenda Staton, three children; Gary H. Staton Jr. (Jessi), Shelly Featherston (Frank),...

Oct 19, 2016

Doris E. Sullivan, age 72, Wednesday October 19, 2016 in Dublin. Survived by her children Frank Kurtz, Kristin (Willard) Retherford and Kevin Kurtz; grandchildren Tyler and Joshua. Family will receive friends Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016 from 6-8 pm where funeral service will be held at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 4341 N High St Cols. 43214 where...

Oct 19, 2016

Betsie Akins Gingrich Coppola, 57, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2016. She was born on April 6, 1959 in Mansfield, OH. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rita Akins and father, Stuart Akins.  She is survived by husband Dan Coppola, sister Shellie Batton, daughters Sarah Akins, Brianna (Joe) Holland, Faith (Jeremy) Spencer and Clara Martin. She...

Oct 17, 2016

Tonyea Elizabeth Jackson

November 13, 1970~ October 17, 2016

Tonyea Elizabeth Jackson passed away peacefully at OSU surrounded by family and went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2016. She left behind her daughters Raquel, Raven, Brea, Jael and son, Camron.  She is also survived by her Mother, Sandra (Michael) Billingsley...

Oct 16, 2016

JOAN RAMEY

Joan Eleanor (Winstead) Ramey, age 85, went to be with her Lord Sunday, October 16, 2016, after a long and relentless fight against Alzheimer's. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 26, 1931 to Paul Leon and Dorothy Margaret (Vance) Winstead, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents and husband of 38 years, William Derral Ramey...

Oct 16, 2016

Doris Light, age 85, Sunday October 16, 2016 at Worthington Christian Village. Retired from St. Anthony Hospital, former member of Beechwold Christian Church member of Hilliard Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband James W. Light, brother Norman Priest; survived by her son Ron (Susie) and daughter Ronda Light Johnson, son in law Jeffrey Johnson; grandchildren Ryon...