Obituaries

Jonathan Rosile

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...

Timothy Hilyard

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)...

Wesley McCoy

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...

Johnnie Bocook, SR

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...

Jeffery Cygan, Jr.

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,...

Bruce Bean

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,...

Peter Dahill

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)...

Stephen Heckman

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...

Joseph Royster

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...

James Peterson

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.

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Gracie Booker

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...

Erveena Broomfield Hammonds

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,...

Breya Hammonds

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...

Patricia Liebich

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.

Ina Hill

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...

James O'Grady

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...

Jeff Collins

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.

Daniel Byrer

Jan 2, 2016

BYRER

Daniel Byrer, 57, died at Kobacker House on January 2, 2016. A graduate of Whetstone High School, Dan was preceded in death by father, Tom Byrer and brother, Bill Byrer. Survived by companion and best friend, Diane Sutton, mother Jackie Byrer, brother Ted (Jeanne) Byrer, and sister-in-law, Cindy Byrer. A celebration of life is planned for...

Vaunda Hamilton

Jan 2, 2016

HAMILTON

Vaunda Annabelle ‘Ann’ Hamilton died at  age 96, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Worthington Christian Village. She passed away surrounded by loving family members. Preceded in death by husband Robert W. Hamilton, sister Marjorie Comegys and loving cousin ‘like a sister’ Thelma Albright. Survived by sons Michael (Carol), Patric (Pat), Tim (Cindy) and daughter Loanna (David)...

Russell Lusk

Jan 1, 2016

LUSK

Russell Lusk, age 83, Oct 5, 1932 – Jan 1, 2016. Preceded in death by loving wife Shirley. Survived by Son James (Keely); daughters Kim and Danita; grandchildren Jamie and Jacob; great-grandson Alec; many nieces and nephews. Member of Columbus 1st Freewill Baptist Church where visitation will be held Weds, Jan 6, 2016 from...