Obituaries Listing

Marcelene Slyh

Marcelene Slyh

May 17, 2015

Marcelene Violet Slyh, 94, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 17th. She lived her life humbly with an attitude of service and was sweet and kind to everyone she met. She deeply loved her husband Kenny of 68 years. She always had something positive to say and a smile and encouraging...

Jeffrey Verwohlt

Jeffrey Verwohlt

May 13, 2015

Jeffrey H. Verwohlt, age 56, of Upper Arlington, passed away May 13, 2015. Jeff was a loving son, brother and generous friend who will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Jeff was a graduate of Hilliard High School Class of 1977, Franklin University graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science and a graduate from Capital Law School...

Kenneth Snyder

Kenneth Snyder

May 12, 2015

Kenneth E. Snyder, age 57, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He used his poetry to cheer up his friends and was also passionate about photography and the Australian Terriers Rescue. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Currently employed by State Teachers Retirement System. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, and friend. He is preceded in death by his...

Carol McNamara

Carol McNamara

May 10, 2015

Carol Higham McNamara, born in Trenton, NJ January 1, 1934, passed away May 10, 2015. Graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951, Elizabeth General Hospital School of Nursing 1961, The Ohio State University for Nurse Anesthetist in 1963 and The Ohio State University School of Journalism in 1976. She worked as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist at Mount Carmel Medical Center...

Sharon Patricia Fluharty

Sharon Patricia Fluharty

May 10, 2015

Sharon Patricia (Wilkes) Fluharty, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Wesley Glen. Born December 9, 1934 in Lonaconing, MD to the late Harry and Bertha Wilkes. Also preceded in death by son, Ronald Rotruck. Survived by children, Mona (Larry) Jacobs, Cindi Mack and Gary (Toni) Rotruck; 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Friends may call Wednesday,...

Leola Williams

Leola Williams

May 7, 2015

Leola N. Williams, age 96, of Hilliard went home to be with her Lord and Savior May 7, 2015. Born in Trosper, KY, December 22, 1918. She was a graduate of Aretemus High School in KY and was a long time member of Memorial Baptist Church of Columbus. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Sudie Dye, husband Arnold H....

Dorothy Hardy

Dorothy Hardy

May 7, 2015

Dorothy Hardy, age 98 passed away at Blanton House in Grove City on May 7, 2015. She was born to the late Samuel and Ellen Moore on January 24, 1917 in Ashland, KY. Dorothy was very dedicated to her family and will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John K. Hardy; children Charles Hardy,...

Loretha "Rete" Miller

Loretha "Rete" Miller

May 5, 2015

Loretha “Rete” Miller, age 95, born April 14, 1920 in Amlin, Ohio; from Hilliard, OH, and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL; passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Rete was a graduate of Hilliards High School class of 1938, and Capital University, where she received her teaching degree. She taught in Unionville Center, OH for 17 years and last taught for...

Floyd Mefford

Floyd Mefford

May 4, 2015

Floyd Melvin Mefford, age 75, of Hilliard, passed away May 4, 2015 U.S. Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne. Retired Master Carpenter and partner with M&F Carpentry. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Ethel Mefford, sister Dorothy Plummer and brother Virgil Mefford. Survived by loving wife of 50 years Loretta, children Floyd (Sherri) Mefford, Jr., Keith (Heather) Mefford,...

David G. Naille

David G. Naille

May 4, 2015

David G. Naille, age 73 of Hilliard, passed away May 4, 2015. Member of Meadow Park Church of God Columbus. Retired from University Systems at The Ohio State University. David was an intricate part of starting the Eldopa’s support group with the Central Ohio Parkinson Society in the early 90’s and was an American Softball Association Umpire for over 25...

Betty Beachler

Betty Beachler

May 1, 2015

Betty Gard Beachler was born on March 4, 1918 to Ossie Shipman and Samuel Earl Gard of Amlin, Ohio. She is survived by her son Earl Beachler, married to Sandy of Ocala, FL. Her daughter, Connie Spangler, married to Briane of Mt. Sterling, OH. And son, Jimmy Beachler, married to Ferrell of Columbus, OH. One surviving sister, Virginia Schreck of...

Neva Massart

Neva Massart

May 1, 2015

Neva Massart, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Arlington Court. She was born to the late Ross and Monnie Smith in February 10, 1931 in Morgan County, Kentucky. Neva was a former member of Spring Fork Enterprise Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; brother, Eugene Smith; sisters, Pauline Baker,...

Bonnie Foutz

Bonnie Foutz

Apr 30, 2015

Bonnie Foutz (Pickett), died on April 30, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio after an ongoing struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 81. Bonnie was born January 10, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ethel Fern and Don Ballinger. She married Raymond Pickett in 1954. They moved to Marion, Ohio in 1969 where she worked as a realtor. In 1986 she...

Dwight A. Smith

Dwight A. Smith

Apr 29, 2015

Dwight Alan “Al” Smith, August 17, 1953 - April 29, 2015, Survived by wife, Katherine Norden-Smith, of Darnestown, Maryland (formerly of Hilliard, OH.) and sister, Susan Smith Shockey of Annandale, Virginia (formerly of New Albany, OH). Dwight was born in Van Wert, Ohio to Rae and Dwight E. Smith. He held a B.S. degree from Georgetown University, School of Foreign...

Mary Steward

Mary Steward

Apr 29, 2015

Mary E. Steward, age 88, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was a longtime resident of West Jefferson and an active member of The Faith Assembly Worship Center, London, OH. Survived by children, Judy (Victor) Cznadel, Bob (Sandy) Steward, Sandi (Ron) Thomas, John Steward and David (Gale) Steward; grandchildren, Ron Jr. (Crissy) Thomas, John (Becky)...

Courtney Penix

Courtney Penix

Apr 27, 2015

Courtney Arielle Penix, 24, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015. Courtney was born September 2, 1990 in Columbus, Oh. She spent most of her days doing what she loved to do, nanny for two lovely children. Her favorite saying was, Live, Laugh, Love. And her small frame was full of each and every one of these. She...

Courtney Penix

Courtney Penix

Apr 27, 2015

Courtney Arielle Penix, 24, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015. Courtney was born September 2, 1990 in Columbus, Oh. She spent most of her days doing what she loved to do, nanny for two lovely children. Her favorite saying was, Live, Laugh, Love. And her small frame was full of each and every one of these. She...

Keith Crabtree

Keith Crabtree

Apr 26, 2015

Keith Harrison Crabtree, 59, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Keith was born on September 21, 1955 in Champaign, Illinois to Warren Keith Crabtree and Florence Pierce Crabtree. Keith is preceded in death by wife, Marjorie Kerr-Crabtree. He survived by his two children: Elisabeth and Stephen Crabtree. He is also survived by three siblings: a...

Mary Delashmutt

Mary Delashmutt

Apr 26, 2015

Mary Delashmutt, age 92, of Hilliard, passed away April 26, 2015. Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church Upper Arlington and their Woman’s Club. Mary was a working beautician for over 60 years and a caregiver for many years. Preceded in death by husband Bill Delashmutt, parents Charles and Christine Gardine, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children Janie Coey...

June LeCrone

June LeCrone

Apr 24, 2015

June R (Allen) LeCrone, 94, died at home April 24, 2015. Born June 30, 1920, to Charles and Nina Rizer in Columbus, Oh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Paul K. Allen and Thurman D. LeCrone, also great grandson Auston Colwell. She is survived by daughter, Toni (Dan) Miller, Columbus, OH; step-sons, Louis (Joyce)...