Obituaries

Feb 19, 2016

“Mister” David Bruce Hurd (Dave) of Ashville, Ohio passed on February

19, 2016 leaving behind to celebrate his life a loving wife, Kythryn Carr

Hurd; a brother, Jim Hurd (Jan); whom he shared a great passion for

football. Together they were stars of the Three Rivers High School

Championship Football Team...

Feb 18, 2016

FOOR

Mary Carolyn (Doty) Foor passed away on February 18, 2016 at the age of 74. Mary was born to Thomas Sheldon Doty and Edith Caroyln (Foster) Doty on March 26, 1941 in Holmes County Ohio.

Mary was an excellent learner. She was reading 6th grade material at the time of entering school at the...

Feb 17, 2016

SMITH

Stan C. Smith, age 56, February 17, 2016. Preceded in death by mother Wilma Sue and father Herman of Malta, OH. Survived by wife Linda; daughter Haley; step-daughter Diana (Brian) Hawkins; step-sons James (Wendy) Moore and Jason Davis; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother Darrel Smith; sister Joy (George) Glenn; several nieces and nephews.  Visitation on Sunday, February...

Feb 15, 2016

Staci Michele Ballou, age 42 of Westerville, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2016. She was born on January 28, 1974, in Circleville, Ohio, to Karen Sue and the late Paul Eugene Ballou. On June 27, 2015, she married Juliet Leigh Litzel, the love of her life, in a legal ceremony which was a joyful event for the...

Feb 14, 2016

KEENER

Lula May (Webb) Keener, Oct 21, 1945 – Feb 14, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, mother, father, 1 brother and 6 sisters. Survived by children Patrick (Kim) Dillon and Gary (Crystal) Dillon; sister Clara Ruth Webb and many adopted children including Shelley, Jeff, Eric (Melissa), Kevin, Larry (Tasha), Ralph and Richard; 7 grandchildren PK (Heather) Dillon,...

Feb 13, 2016

BALDRIDGE

Betty Jo Baldridge, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mahala (Cantrell) and Herbert Baldridge, and her sister Deborah Reed. She is survived by her daughter, Dena (James) Mosel; her sisters Sandra Cantrell and Donna Jude; her granddaughters, Daria Mosel, Samantha Mosel, and Raven McNaughton;...

Feb 8, 2016

Aaron Lee Kelly, 46, passed away at Grant Medical Center on February 8, 2016.

Aaron was born on December 12, 1969 in Galion, Ohio. He married the love of his life, Christy (Moorefield) Kelly on October 28, 2000.  Aaron is survived by his step-father and mother, Jack and Linda Plew; two sons, Jesse Kelly and...

Feb 4, 2016

BALLARD

John D. Ballard age 76, of Westerville, Ohio went to be with his Lord after a long struggle with many illnesses surrounded by his family at Grant Hospital on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:10am. Born January 15, 1940 in Sophia, W.Va. to John and Virginia (Gray) Ballard who also precede him in death....

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

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 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 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...