Obituaries

Barbara Rush

Aug 9, 2015

RUSH

Barbara June Rush (Walker), age 76, Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her residence. Preceded in death by her mother, Jane (Miller Walker) Lee, father, Robert Walker, and step father, Robert Lee. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ross Jr., children David (Deanie), Timothy (Doreen), Richard (Tina), Steven, Mark (Lisa) & Michelle...

Carleen Ruckel

Aug 8, 2015

RUCKEL

Carleen Ruckel, age78, August 8, 2015 at Wesley Glen. Retired from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. She is survived by her husband Gary Ruckel; daughters Victoria Pfeifer & Ericka (Timothy) Rosch; son David (Sue) Pfeifer; grandchildren Alexander Conrad, Gretchen, Caroline, Madeline Rosch, David & Geneva Pfeifer; great grandson Grafton Adams; brother Gary Conrad, sister Terry Cagle. Family...

Betty Wilcox

Aug 6, 2015

WILCOX

Betty J. Wilcox, age 90, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Laurels of Norworth.  Betty graduated from Central High School. She was married in 1947 to her beloved Bob. She was briefly employed by Lazarus.  Betty retired from The Ohio State University Medical Centerafter serving for many years as a secretary to Dr. Arthur G. James.  She was a huge Buckeye fan, and enjoyed planning elaborate...

John Frost

Aug 5, 2015

FROST

John Robert ‘J.R.’ Frost, age 50, passed away suddenly at home August 5, 2015.  He was a Navy veteran and loved camping, boating, swimming, hunting, country music, Elvis Presley, NSCAR and was an avid Buckeye and Cowboys fan.  Preceded in death by father Richard, Sr.  Survived by mother Patsy, siblings Debi (Richard Blythe) Frazier, Richard, Jr....

Alan Laszlo

Aug 2, 2015

LASZLO

Alan P Laszlo, age 68, August 2, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. He was Vet Nam Veteran with the Air Force. Member of Linworth Baptist Church. Former pilot for American Airlines & Net Jets. Preceded in death by mother Dorothy; survived by his father Ernest, wife Sandy; daughters Katie & Sophia; sons Brian & Christopher; sister Lana Hobson; brother Gregory Laszlo....

Ethel Baumbusch

Aug 2, 2015

Baumbusch

Ethel E. Baumbusch, age 49, April 27, 1966 – August 2, 2015. Survived by children Jessica (Rickie) LeMaster and Jason Kelley; grandchildren Breanna and RJ. Friend Patricia Burwell; brother Craig and Allen (libby). Visitation will be held Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm. at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, Victorian Village Chapel, 34 W 2nd Ave. Where funeral...

Helen Miller

Jul 31, 2015

MILLER

Helen Miller age 70.  Preceded in death by Michael Miller (spouse).  Survived by Rachel Khaing (only child), Theintun Khaing (son in law), and grand children Daniel and William Khaing.

Richard Hoffman

Jul 29, 2015

HOFFMAN

Richard Bell Hoffman, 72, of Upper Arlington, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House, July 29, 2015.  Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Hoffman (nee Pennington), parents John and Mary Hoffman, and brother, Jack Hoffman.  He is survived by sisters Nancy Gealy, of Hermitage, PA, and Sallie Ruffo, of West Middlesex, PA; by sons Richard Hoffman, of Hudson, OH;...

Michael Campbell

Jul 25, 2015

CAMPBELL

Michael A. Campbell, age 65, Saturday July 25, 2015 in Columbus. He proudly served in the US Marines Corps in the Vietnam War, member Magnolia Lodge 20, Scottish Rites 32nd degree and Aladin Shrine.  Survived by wife Vickie, daughter Michelle (Bob) Burns, son Michael W.; granddaughter Marissa Kilroy and great granddaughter Lilliana Chinchilla. Family...

Douglas McClellan

Jul 24, 2015

McCLELLAN

Douglas Reed McClellan, age 68, Friday, July 24, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. A United States Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his sons, James (January) and Scott (Crissy); grandchildren Montana, Grayson, Independence, Brendon, Dustin, Alison, Caitlin; sisters Sharon (David) Mumau and Connie (Rick) Wildman; brothers James (Beverly) and Greg (Meggan) McClellan; ex-wife Jo...

Harold Coleman

Jul 24, 2015

COLEMAN

Harold Coleman passed peacefully at 84 years young surrounded in love Friday July 24 2015. He was a man full of wisdom from his world travels while serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and then went on to retire from the United States Postal Service in 1991. He was a family man,...

Roy Thacker

Jul 24, 2015

THACKER

Roy Ray Thacker Jr., age 69 of Columbus, Friday, July 24, 2015 at Kobacker House.  Member of Worthington Christian Church.  Preceded in death by brother James Thacker and parents Mae and Roy Thacker.  Survived by wife Sue, 4 sons, and 13 grandchildren.  Memorial service to be held August 9 at 2 pm, at Worthington Christian Church.  Pastor...

Joann Lowry

Jul 24, 2015

LOWRY

Joann Lowry, age 76, Friday July 24, 2015 at St Ann’s Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas; survived by daughters Nancy Becker, Cheryl Lowry & Kristal (Harold) Lowry; sons Michael (Kathy) & George (Melissa) ; many grandchildren and great children; sisters Francis Reams, Edith Yee , Helen Denny & Diane...

Patricia Namen

Jul 23, 2015

NAMEN

Patricia Lynn Pate Namen, passed away peacefully in her home on July 23, 2015 with her husband, Gary by her side. Patti was born in Salem, NJ on August 3, 1950 to Austin L. Pate and Lemma I. Ward Pate. She is survived by her husband Gary Gowins of Columbus, her son Jeremy Namen of...

Joetta Stanley

Jul 19, 2015

STANLEY

Joetta Stanley, born December 26, 1958, passed away July 19, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.  She is survived her loving daughter Sara and brothers; Teddy, Ricky, Michael, Danny, and a host of friends and god children.  She was a licensed STNA and loved taking care of people.  She is now resting with her sister Debbie, brother Timmy,...

Timothy Neimeister

Jul 19, 2015

NEIMEISTER

Timothy Lloyd Neimeister age 54 passed away suddenly on Sunday July 19th 2015 at Mt. Carmel West hospital. Tim was born on July 24th 1960 to the late Frederick C. & Betty J. Neimeister.  Along with his parents, Tim was also preceded in death by brother: Jim Neimeister, uncle: James B. "Uncle Jimmy" Neimeister, and step-mother: Sue Neimeister.  Tim...

Joseph Welch

Jul 18, 2015

MARTIN – WELCH

Anthony “Ant” Martin, age 20, born Oct 6, 1994 in Columbus, OH. and Joseph “Jojo” Welch, age 18, born Dec 18, 1996 in Columbus, OH. Loving brothers and best friends who were always together. A journey together which including an act of bravery, cost them their lives on Saturday, July 18, 2015....

Anthony Martin

Jul 18, 2015

MARTIN – WELCH

Anthony “Ant” Martin, age 20, born Oct 6, 1994 in Columbus, OH. and Joseph “Jojo” Welch, age 18, born Dec 18, 1996 in Columbus, OH. Loving brothers and best friends who were always together. A journey together which including an act of bravery, cost them their lives on Saturday, July 18, 2015....

Arthur Hopper

Jul 12, 2015

HOPPER

Arthur Jeffery Hopper, PhD died at Ridgewood at Friendship Village on Sunday July 12, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 85.

Jeff is survived by his children Kathryn H. Flynn of Columbus, OH, Ellen H. Allen of Norwell, MA, Timothy P. Brown of Columbus, OH; his grandchildren Patrick C. Higgins of Atlanta,...

Ruth Gray

Jul 12, 2015

GRAY

Ruth Ann Gray, born August 15, 1947 passed away July 12, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Betty Hill, son Robert “Bob” Gray, companion of over 30 years  Robert “Eugene” Chaffin, and life long friend Brenda Dingess. Ruth Ann is survived by her grand daughter Elizabeth Gray, grandson Brandon Gray, daughter in law Becky...