Obituaries

Charles Kottcamp

Charles Kottcamp

Aug 31, 2015

KOTTCAMP

Charles “Chuck” Quentin Kottcamp, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Monday, August 31st, 2015. He was born March 9, 1942 in Carter County, Kentucky. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964 and earned the M-1 Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and 45 Pistol Marksman Badge. After his service, he was a long-time general contractor...

Josephine Tucker

Josephine Tucker

Aug 30, 2015

TUCKER

JOEY Josephine Tucker ( Joey Smith ), February 21st 1945-August 30th 2015. Passed away peacefully with family by her side after a four year battle with cancer. Survived by loving husband Karl Tucker of 38 years; son Michael Smith ( Sara ); grandchildren Justin, Jace, Jackson; sister Donna Arledge ( Ron ); brother Glen Almay. Graduate...

Frederick Ballinger

Frederick Ballinger

Aug 28, 2015

BALLINGER

Frederick Charles Ballinger, 75, of Columbus passed away on Aug. 28, 2015.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio in July 26, 1940 to Otto and Martha Ballinger.  He was a 1958 graduate of South High School.  Fred retired from Anheuser-Busch after nearly 35 years of service.  He was an avid buckeye and blue jacket fan.  He...

Donald Nash

Donald Nash

Aug 28, 2015

NASH

Donald L. “Coach” Nash, age 79, Aug 28, 2015 at home with family. Survived by loving wife of 54 years Barbara Nash; children Peggy and Donnie (Christina); grandchildren Michael, Robert, Ian, Andrew and Miranda; great-granddaughter Isabella. Donald was a Past Master of the Linden Masonic Lodge and member of the Worthington American Legion Post 239. Also...

Christopher Frazier

Christopher Frazier

Aug 23, 2015

FRAZIER

Christopher Jacob Frazier Age 26, unexpectedly passed in his sleep on August 23, 2015. Born January 17, 1989 in Columbus Ohio to Shirley Jean Frazier. Chris enjoyed fishing, model building and anything working with his hands. He will especially be remembered for his quick wit and spirit for adventure. He had a tremendous love for his...

William Blake

William Blake

Aug 23, 2015

BLAKE

William T. Blake Sr. (Bill) was called to Heaven to be with his family on August 23, 2015.  Preceded in death by father Robert, mother Lucille, daughters Marilyn Young and Peggy Blake Miller; brothers Robert, Don, Richard, and Jerry Blake; sisters Bobbie Williams, Mary Costa, and Evelyn; grandson Devon Troy, and great granddaughter Bailey Steinmiller.  Survived...

Helen Shoemaker

Helen Shoemaker

Aug 19, 2015

SHOEMAKER

Helen Shoemaker, known to all her friends as Suzie, of Friendship Village of Dublin, died Wednesday, August 19th 2015 following a brief illness.  Suzie was originally from Pennsylvania, but grew up in Phillipsburg, NJ.  She earned a BS in Nutrition from Douglass College, which she put to good use both as a dietician, and as a...

Ruth Gross

Ruth Gross

Aug 18, 2015

GROSS

Ruth Eileen Gross, died Tuesday August 18th at the age of 63.   Born in Clairington, Ohio to the late John & Margaret Bauer.  Ruth is survived by children, Stacy Molli (Bart) and Jason Gross (Stephanie); sisters, Betty (Charles) Hardin, Linda (Kenneth) Walton; two brothers, Raymond (Mary) Bauer and Danny (Nancy) Bauer.  8 grandchildren.  Preceded in death by...

Patricia Hamilton

Patricia Hamilton

Aug 18, 2015

HAMILTON

Patricia Hamilton, age 72 of Columbus, OH died August 18, 2015 at home. Born in Pennsboro, WV on April 27, 1943. Preceded in death by parents Everett and Betty Hamilton and brother Gary Hamilton. Worked for Nationwide Insurance for 40 years. Active member of Beechwold Christian Church, including Choir and various committees. Also a...

Julee Vanfossan

Julee Vanfossan

Aug 17, 2015

VANFOSSAN

Julee Ann Vanfossan, Generous And Adoring Companion, Doting And Attentive Mother, Loving, Caring Daughter And Step-Daughter, Proud And Devoted Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt, Step-Sister, Attentive Niece, Cousin, Family Member, And Devotee' To Her Many Friends And Extended Family Members Left This Earthly Life For A New Home In God's Mansions At 3:55 PM On August 17, 2015. She Was...

Kelly Cumbo

Kelly Cumbo

Aug 17, 2015

CUMBO

Kelly Cumbo Jr. died peacefully in his home on August 17, 2015 in Whitehall, Ohio at the age of 87. Kelly is survived by his wife of 23 years, Maggie; children, Mitch (Elvie), Tammy (Michael) Makar, Bettina Shannon and Tracey Pennell; siblings, Andy (Lydia), Dean (Annie), Charles (Brenda), James (Dixie) and Josephine; grandchildren, Kelly (Miranda), Karlee,...

Ruby Phillips

Ruby Phillips

Aug 17, 2015

PHILLIPS

Ruby Phillips passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Aug 17, 2015 after a long illness.  She worked in a Columbus hospital for many years.  She was an avid swing dancer and enjoyed music from the 40’s and 50’s.  She is survived by her brother, Douglas Bishop of Columbus, her son, Cecil Phillips...

Cherry Messer-Artrip

Cherry Messer-Artrip

Aug 13, 2015

MESSER ARTRIP

Cherry Lynn Messer Artrip, 48, of Columbus, Ohio passed away August 13th, 2015. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 10th 1967. She is preceded in death by her parents Goldie Huston and Roderick Huston. Cherry is survived by her husband, Sherman Artrip; sisters Candee Messer and Katherine Miller; brother Michael Huston;...

William Clark

William Clark

Aug 13, 2015

CLARK

William A. Clark, age 76 of Columbus, went to his heavenly home on 8/13/15. Bill will be terribly missed and remembered as a dedicated family man and outdoorsman with a prankish wit and kind-hearted spirit. Born in St. Louis, 1937; Graduate of New Albany Class of ‘57; OH National Guard; a Journeyman for Sheet Metal Workers...

Virginia Setterfield

Virginia Setterfield

Aug 12, 2015

SETTERFIELD

Virginia Ruth Setterfield  was born in Cleveland, Ohio March 7, 1922 and she passed away August 12, 2015. Virginia and her husband Rev. George, a Presbyterian minister were very active in the church. And after George returned from the war they were married in 1945. She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ruth...

Frank Faught

Frank Faught

Aug 11, 2015

FAUGHT

Frank Charles Faught, age 20, born 3/6/95 died 8/11/15. A graduate of Grandview Heights High School. Frank was many things to many people; but above all else he was a friend, confidant, defender, and protector. Frank was truly one of the good guys.The ultimate adventurer. Full of love, life, curiosity, and an undeniable quest...

Jessie McMahon

Jessie McMahon

Aug 11, 2015

MCMAHON

Jessie L. McMahon, age 88, Tuesday August 11, 2015 at her residence. Retired from Chemical Abstracts. Preceded by her husband John D., and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by son Larry, daughters Christine Metheny, Cherry Guthrie, Carol and Kelli Slayton; Tina (Brian) Wilson, Scott Metheny, Matt McMahon, Sarah (Ray) Beane and Brianna Triesch; 6 great grandchildren;...

Barbara Rush

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

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

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...