Obituaries

Robert Hockman

May 21, 2016

HOCKMAN

Robert "Bob" Hockman, 68, of Grove City, passed away on May 21, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Hockman; his mother, Jean Waldron; his step-father, Rod Waldron; and his former wife, Dotty Hockman. He is survived by his sisters, Melinda (Wayne) Keating; Dianna (Rick) Repeta, Laura (Johnny) Eggenspiller, and...

James Sherry

May 20, 2016

James A. Sherry (Jim), age 67, passed from this life on May 20th at the Kobacker House, in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 27th, 1948. He was the 3rd son of the late Eugene and Mildred (Shaffer) Sherry from Paulding County, Ohio. Surviving are his wife Peggy (Balliet) Sherry, April...

John Miller

May 17, 2016

John Davidson Miller, 48, passed away at Kobacker House on May 17, 2016. He is survived by many friends and family, who will miss him dearly.

Robert Crosby Jr.

May 17, 2016

CROSBY

Robert “Bob” W. Crosby Jr, 78, passed away May 17 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 28, 1937 in Seymour, Indiana, to Marion Kelow and the Rev. Robert W. Crosby. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Wells Crosby; sons, Alan Robert, Edward Wells, and William John; brother, John and his...

Danny Johnson

May 16, 2016

Danny C. Johnson, age 69, May 16, 2016 at Kobacker House. He worked at National Sign System and Columbus Jack Corporation. He is preceded in death by parents Dennie and Donna, sister Beverly (James) Ledford and brother Ronnie Johnson. Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Steve (Kim) Johnson, Misty (Chris) Chace, Michael Johnson and Mathew Johnson; grandchildren, Caroline and Grant...

Linda Rutherford

May 14, 2016

RUTHERFORD

Linda L. Rutherford, age 73, passed away on May 14, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth D. Rutherford; her daughters, Kimberly Hayley and Stacie Haney; her grandchildren, Scott, Brittney, Courtney, Coedi, and Rachelle; her great grandchildren, Whitney, Cadence, Charlotte, and those of Courtney; her sister, Sharon Weber; and her mother...

Richard Orders

May 11, 2016

ORDERS

Richard Orders, 59, passed away on May 11, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Freida Orders; his sister, Peggy; and his brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his siblings Elzie (Connie), Mike, Kirt, Patty, and Suzie; his children Sean, Kevin, and Brooke (Russ) ; his grandchildren Seth, Little Sean, Haley,...

James Wylie III

May 10, 2016

WYLIE

James Euin Wylie III, 65, passed away on May 10, 2016 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Euin Wylie II and Wanda Gene (Sims) Wylie. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (Koonts) Wylie; his step-children, Michael Souders, Christina Souders, and Jeffrey Souders; his son-in-law, David Canter; his mother-in-law,...

Edwill Schultz Sr.

May 9, 2016

SCHULTZ

Edwill W. Schultz passed away peacefully in his home on May 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cora (Swesey) Schultz; his parents, Williard and Edith (Barrows) Schultz; his children Edwill Schultz, Jr. and Edith Meadows; and his siblings, Russell Schultz , Bill Schultz, L.G. Schultz and Marge Clark (Schultz). He is survived by his...

Dan Swetnam

May 8, 2016

SWETNAM

Dan Swetnam, age 69, passed away on May 8th 2016. Dan was blessed to be born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Emerson Swetnam, and Jane (Garrison) Swetnam, two of the greatest parents, and two members in good standing of the Greatest Generation. Having been raised in a most loving home, and growing up...

Sherry Baker

May 8, 2016

Sherry M Baker (Bullock), age 63 of Columbus, Ohio is soaring with the angels, her eight month battle with cancer came to an end. She was peacefully called to be with the Lord at home surround by her loved ones on mothers day May 8, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents Eileen and Paul Bullock, older siblings, her...

Patricia Ellis

May 7, 2016

ELLIS

Patricia ‘Pat’ I. Ellis, age 82, May 7, 2016 at her home of 50 years surrounded by family. Proceeded in death by grandson Casey Gohring. Survived by loving husband George of 59 years; daughters Pam (Skip Fetingas) Basil, Penny (Steve) Gohring, Melissa (Tim) Sockman and Mendy (Mark) Siemer; grandchildren Sean (Kimmy), Brian (Tally), Larry, Nick (Sienna),...

Bertha Samboy

May 4, 2016

SAMBOY

Bertha Samboy, age 63, Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Kobacker House. She worked for Columbus Public School System, member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Delaware. She is survived by her husband Rolando; daughters Jeannette (Wilfred) & Ashley Samboy; grandchildren Sheila & Rolando Guigni.  Family will receive friends Saturday May 7 from 11-1 pm at THE...

Diana Giffen

Apr 29, 2016

Diana Sue Giffen, born November 23, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2016. She is survived by many loving family members and friends. She will be missed.

Rev. Willie Smalls, Jr.

Apr 28, 2016

SMALLS

Rev. Willie James Smalls, Jr.  was born to Evalina and Willie James Smalls Sr. on October 19, 1957.  On Thursday April 28, 2016, Willie James Smalls, Jr. made his transition at the age of 58.  He was preceded in death by Grandmothers Maybelle Miller-Simmons, Elizabeth Jenkins, father Willie James Smalls, Sr., Aunt Elnora Simmons,...

Dr. Edward Burtt

Apr 27, 2016

BURTT

Dr. Edward H. “Jed” Burtt, Jr., 68, of Delaware, Ohio, an internationally respected ornithologist and 37-year faculty member at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away at his home on April 27, 2016. Dr. Burtt was born on April 22, 1948, in Waltham, Mass. In addition to his wife Pam, he is survived by children, Jeremy Bredon Burtt...

Lawrence Schaefer

Apr 26, 2016

SCHAEFER

Lawrence “Larry” Karl Schaefer of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the age of

88. He was born on December 13, 1927, to parents Lawrence Schaefer and Genevieve Sitton Schaefer in

Cleveland, Ohio. After completing high school, he joined the United States Navy and then earned his

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John Tilley, Sr.

Apr 26, 2016

TILLEY

John Lewis Tilley, Sr. was born November 22, 1941 in Lockborne, Ohio.   He was raised in Lockborne by his parents, Homer and Dorothy Tilley.  Dorothy’s maiden name was Compton. John, Sr. was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Tilley.  Linda’s maiden name was Phillips.  Linda died in 2004.  He was also preceded in death by two...

Delmer Lavely

Apr 23, 2016

Delmer George Lavely, 81, went to his heavenly home on April 23, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones after battling a short illness.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and gave him peace. Delmer was born to the late Harold Lavely and Edith Hardesty on August 15, 1934, in Columbus,...

Diana Nagy

Apr 23, 2016

NAGY

Diana Hager Nagy, 68, of Charleston, arrived in Heaven Sat. April 23, 2016. Born Oct. 24, 1947, in Peytona, WV. The daughter of the late Carl and Louise (Barker) Hager and a graduate of Sherman High School class of 1965 where she was a majorette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander...