Obituaries Listing

Dorothy Moorhead

Dorothy Moorhead

Sep 27, 2014

Dorothy Moorhead, age 91, of Hilliard passed away September 27, 2014. She was a member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church. Dorothy was a lovely multi talented lady. Member Hilliard Happiness Entertainers an avid fan of the Toll House Jazz Band and founding member "Hoot" Heart of Ohio Tole painters. Preceded in death by parents Charles E. and Stella Black; first husband...

Dr. Vernon Leininger

Dr. Vernon Leininger

Sep 27, 2014

Dr. Vernon Edward Leininger, age 78, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away September 27, 2014. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, graduate of Tipton High School and US Army Veteran. Vernon did his undergraduate work at Indiana University and post graduate work at Purdue University. Following completion of his education, he served as a pioneer in radiation...

Roscoe Luttrell

Roscoe Luttrell

Sep 22, 2014

Roscoe Luttrell, age 81, of Columbus, went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 22, 2014. Member of Linworth Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne. Preceded in death by sisters Sonja and Pam. Survived by loving wife Donna, children Julie Mercer, David (Margie) Luttrell and Roger (Stephanie)Luttrell, brother Bob (Joyce)...

Steven Engelman, Sr.

Steven Engelman, Sr.

Sep 22, 2014

Steven Bruce Engelman Sr., age 62, of Galloway, passed away September 22, 2014. Attended Day Spring Baptist Church. Retired as a fire fighter from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by father Robert Engelman Sr. Survived by loving wife of 41 years Kathleen, children Steven Jr. (Cory) and Amy (John) Campbell, granddaughter Autumn Zahornek,...

Olive "Jean" Mapes

Olive "Jean" Mapes

Sep 21, 2014

Olive Jean Mapes (Hunter), age 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Sanctuary Place at Tuttle Crossing. Born December 7, 1921 in Jackson, OH to the late Fred S. and Mary Alma (Garrett) Hunter. Jean is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Norman, Paul, and Charles; sister, Wilma; granddaughter, Tracy Lynn (Heap) Healy; daughter-in-law, Mary Alice (Kidwell) Mapes,...

Marilyn Wagner

Marilyn Wagner

Sep 19, 2014

Marilyn Lane Wagner went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 1935 - September 19, 2014, age 78, at Doctor's W. Hospital. Preceded in death by father, Robert Lane (WWII, buried overseas); mother, LaVerne Lane-Lore; brother Carl Lane. She is survived by, devoted husband, of 58 years, Howard O. Wagner; sister, Sandra Lane (Terry) Walker; nieces, Marilyn Laura Cox...

James Bright

James Bright

Sep 19, 2014

James L. Bright, age 95, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2014 at The Sanctuary of Tuttle Crossing. Preceded in death by parents, Gladys and James Bright of Lancaster, OH; sister, Betty and brother, Vernon. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Wanda; daughter, Marilou (Norm) Tulodziecki; son, Steve (Kim); grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie) Tulodziecki,...

Reb Barbee

Reb Barbee

Sep 14, 2014

Reb Damon Lee Barbee, age 17, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, in Galloway, OH. Reb was a senior at Hilliard Bradley High School and attended Tolles Technical Center's Welding Program. Preceded in death by sister, Angel Barbee; grandmother, Carolyn Southerland. Survived by mom, Juanita Southerland, father, Ralph Barbee; sisters, Savannah Barbee and Ashley Barbee; grandfather, Gerry Southerland; uncle, Gerry...

Lois Lese

Lois Lese

Sep 13, 2014

Lois E. Lese, 88, born March 15, 1926, passed away Saturday, September, 13, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Richard A. Lese, her son and daughter in law, Rich and Judy Lese of Columbus, Ohio and her daughter and son in law, Pamela and Ebel Reyes of Atlanta, GA. She was a devoted grandmother of...

Orville Cruea

Orville Cruea

Sep 11, 2014

Rev. Orville D. Cruea, 82, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, September 11 surrounded by his family. Orville served his country in the Air Force from 1951-55 and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. While in Germany, he met his wife, Millie. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 8. After leaving the Air Force, Orville worked for Hobart Manufacturing in...

Joseph Cannistra

Joseph Cannistra

Sep 10, 2014

Joseph Cannistra, age 70, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Dorothy and John Sr. Cannistra; brother, John Cannistra Jr. Survived by loving wife, Karen Cannistra; daughter, Debra Cannistra; son, Michael (LeeAnn) Cannistra; brothers, Charles (Linda) and Raymond (Diane) Cannistra; grandsons, Joey and Tony Cannistra. In keeping with...

Maxie Sparks

Maxie Sparks

Sep 2, 2014

Maxie (Wallin) Sparks, age 94 and 11 months, of Hilliard, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. She was retired from Big Bear Harts and was a member of Hayden Baptist Church. Maxie was preceded in death by husband Duell Sparks, parents Rev. Hood and Bessie Wallin, 5 brothers, Edgar, Glen, Fred, Conrad and Howard,...

Ward Weber

Ward Weber

Sep 2, 2014

Ward Lee Weber, age 82, formerly of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. He was born to Louis Walter and Katie (Thomas) Weber on November 7, 1931, in their farmhouse in Dublin, Ohio. After graduating from Dublin High School in 1949, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged...

Betty C. Jones

Betty C. Jones

Sep 1, 2014

Betty C. Jones, age 88, of Harrisburg, passed away September 1, 2014. Betty was a longtime Hilliard resident, an officer in the organization Packages for Vietnam, former secretary of Hilliard United Methodist Church, member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a volunteer for Norwich Historical Society. Preceded in death by former husband Robert E. Jones, friend Ervin Hicks and son...

Kenneth Brenneman

Kenneth Brenneman

Sep 1, 2014

Kenneth R. Brenneman, age 72, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. Graduate of Wittenberg University and received his Master’s from Kent State. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church of New Rome, where he served many years as Choir Director. Hilliard High School Choir Director for over...

Jack McCallister

Jack McCallister

Aug 28, 2014

Jack McCallister, age 79, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. Preceded in death by wife Kathern Sue McCallister. Survived by children Jack Jr. (Judy) McCallister, Mike (Sheila) McCallister, Jerry (Tina) McCallister, Scott McCallister, Kelly (Gary) Carsey and Christene Martin; 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Family will receive friends Saturday 9:30-10:30 am at...

Marjorie Shoemaker

Marjorie Shoemaker

Aug 26, 2014

Marjorie Shoemaker, passed away on August 26, 2014. She was born on August 8, 1933, to Franklin and Marjorie Patterson in Cleveland, Ohio. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Bowling Green State University and her PhD from Syracuse University. After teaching public school for ten years she served on the education faculty at Heidelberg College and Bowling Green...

Cora Goodchild

Cora Goodchild

Aug 25, 2014

Cora Goodchild, age 90, of Lima, formerly of Hilliard, passed away August 25, 2014. Cora was a former member of Amlin United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing the base and fiddle. She was also a member of Dublin/Amlin and Hilliard Senior Centers. Preceded in death by husband Earl 2001, sisters and brothers Marie Maurice, Beryl Beaver, Emory Gross and Jake...

Teddy Runyon

Teddy Runyon

Aug 25, 2014

Teddy Runyon, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away August 25, 2014. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. He was a roofer and employed with Johnson Catering. Teddy enjoyed playing horseshoes, bingo and living life to its fullest. Preceded in death by parents stonewall and Mary Runyon, son John Runyon and 3 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 47...

William Stepp

William Stepp

Aug 25, 2014

William Alan Stepp, age 68, of Hilliard, OH, son of the late Roy Gilbert and Martha (Blessing) Stepp of Star City, IN, passed away August 25, 2014. Member of Flat Branch Church of Christ, Kenton, OH. Preceded in death by sister Jeanette Stepp and brother Kenny Stepp. Survived by loving wife of 26 years Robynn, brothers Leroy Stepp of Star...