Obituaries Listing
David Klein, Sr.
Apr 25, 2014
David Francis Klein Sr., age 86, of Hilliard, passed away April 25, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Emile and Mary Wallace Klein and brother John Klein. Survived by children, Mary Susan (Ernie) Fuller of Rockwood, TN, Kathleen Ida (Joseph) Carr of Upper Arlington, OH and David Francis Klein Jr. of Sacramento, CA, brother Carl Campbell Klein of Rochester, NY,...
Thelma Gelfius
Apr 25, 2014
Thelma “Kate” Gelfius, 83, of Columbus Ohio went home to the Lord on Friday, April 25th, 2014 after a long struggle with heart disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and “Hap” Swartwood, and her sister Pat Gelfius.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Carl R. Gelfius; 4 children: Catherine Russell, Dan Gelfius,...

Janet Pickering
Apr 23, 2014
Janet Lee Pickering, age 67, of Dublin, passed away Monday, April 23, 2014 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Attended Hilliard Church of Christ. Survived by sons Todd (Melissa) Pickering and Mike Pickering, grandchildren Dylan, Haley, Ayden and Kenley, sister Susan McCollister and brother Donnie Wing. Family will receive friends 3-4 pm Saturday at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265...
Charles Arnold, Sr.
Apr 21, 2014
Charles W. Arnold Sr., age 66, of Columbus, departed from this life on April 21, 2014. US Army Veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War. Retired from The Ohio State University as an Engineer after 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his father Charles and his mother Ruby Lomax Arnold, brother Nelson (Wimpy) Arnold...
Loren Gillespie
Apr 20, 2014
Col Loren G. Gillespie USAFR (Ret) went to meet his maker on April 20, 2014. He was born July 31, 1929 in LaRue, OH to Charles E. Gillespie and Lena Topliff Gillespie who preceded him in death as well as his brothers Lewis and Charles. Graduated by LaRue High School in 1947 and the Ohio State University with a B.S....
Virginia Webb
Apr 19, 2014
Friends may call Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St. in Hilliard, from 3 until time of funeral service at 6 p.m. Interment will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 12 noon at Woodside Cemetery located at 1401 S. Woodside Blvd. in Middletown, OH.
Winifred Ferguson
Apr 13, 2014
Winifred H. Ferguson, age 92, passed away Sunday April 13, 2014. She was born August 18, 1921.
Wyn is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Russell, children Debbie (Matt) Cox, Tom (Betty Blau) Ferguson, Carol (Greg) Godec and Janice (Pat) Blubaugh. Grandchildren Spencer (Pua), James (Amber), Meredith (Pat), Jackie (Kevin), Joel (Kelsey), Nick, Leslie, Scott and 5 great...

Dr. Cheryl Kish
Apr 13, 2014
Dr. Cheryl (Morse) Kish, age 64, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away April 13, 2014. Received a PhD at University of Toledo, member of the United States Peace Corp. She was a teacher at Sylvania Off Campus, Ottawa Hills high School, Arbors Hills Jr. High School and was a Professor at Northern Illinois University. Preceded in death by parents Willis and...
Howard Boggs
Apr 11, 2014
Howard E. "Gene" Boggs, age 69, of Hilliard passed away April 11, 2014. retired from Tolliver and Curl paving with 25 years of service. Preceded in death by sister Charlotte Hanning (Jo); and brother Ted Boggs. Survived by children, Lenda Boggs, Howard (Denise) Boggs, John (Heather) Boggs, Anthony Boggs and Mathew Boggs; siblings Betty Boggs, Clayton Boggs and Bob Boggs,...
Bruce Lapp
Apr 8, 2014
Bruce Jackson Lapp, age 66, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Born December 6, 1947 in Cleveland, OH. U.S. Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Jackson and Doris (Mathews) Lapp. Survived by daughter, Brandy J. Lapp. Friends may call Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 2 until time of funeral service at 4 p.m. at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich...
Joseph Bumbledare
Apr 8, 2014
Joseph Bumbledare, age 90, of Hilliard, passed away April 8, 2014. WWII Army Veteran. Member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church and retired from Swan Cleaners. Preceded in death by wife Joan Bumbledare, brother and sisters. Survived by children Mary (Robert) Partee, Joseph (Dala) Bumbledare and James (Cathy) Bumbledare, sisters Jenny (James) Mahoney and Virginia Oliverio, grandchildren Caitlin, Abbey...
Mary Pauline McCoy
Apr 6, 2014
Mary "Pauline" McCoy (Cantrell), age 88, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville, OH. Born May 26, 1925 in Grimms Landing, WV to the late Roy and Loshia Higginbotham. Life Member of Hilliard VFW Post # 4931, Grove City American Legion Post # 0164 and Fraternal Order of the Eagles # 99999. Retired General...
Gerald Bickhart
Apr 4, 2014
Gerald LeRoy Bickhart, passed away on April 4, 2014. He is survived by loving wife, Patricia (Skidmore); children, Brian Bickhart, Tracy McManamon, Rebecca Bean; mother, Marion Hester; sister, Joanne Luiz; brothers, Barry Bickhart, Steven Bickhart, Jeff Bickhart; and grandchildren, Christopher, Natalie, Kelly, Rachel, Alexis and Sophie. He is preceded in death by his father Jennings LeRoy Bickhart. Gerald proudly served...

Ivan Strong
Apr 4, 2014
Ivan Strong, age 84, of Grove City, passed away April 4, 2014. Preceded in death by parents George and Evelee Strong and 3 children. Survived by loving wife Rose, daughter Georgia Hubbell, many brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of good friends. Following Ivan’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Alyce Rhue
Apr 2, 2014
Alyce Rhue, age 91, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Arbors of London. Member of Glen Echo Presbyterian Church of Columbus and Hilliard Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband Don Rhue, son Gary Rhue and brother William M. Albright. Survived by loving daughter Jodi (Jim) Scase of London, grandchildren Dawn (Mel) Spangler of Hilliard and Leslie...
Cecil Byerly
Mar 31, 2014
Cecil Eldon Byerly, age 80, of Hilliard, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2014. Served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and a member of Meadow Park Church of God. Graduate of West Jefferson High School and Franklin University. He retired from Ohio Bell/Ameritech after 36 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Hazel and...
Homer McCown
Mar 31, 2014
Homer P. McCown, age 97, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. WWII Army-Air Corp Veteran, the 98th Bomber Group “The Pyramidiers.” He was a Fleet Sales Manager for Jack Schmidt Oldsmobile; where he retired. Member of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, Lytham Rd. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Maggie McCown, brother Harold McCown and sister Alma Dell...
Vicki Weaver
Mar 29, 2014
Vicki L. Weaver, age 56, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Riverside Hospital. Born August 23, 1957 in Shelby, OH to the late Charles and Dorothy Steele. Member of The Potter's House Church of God. Survived by children, Brian, Tim (Melissa) and Scott (Amber) Weaver; numerous grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Elaine), Rick (Liz) and Chuck Steele;...

Jean Jesinger
Mar 26, 2014
Jean Jesinger, age 83, of Columbus, passed away March 26, 2014. Retired from ATT&T after many years of service and also a retired member of Martha Ministry at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards with the Bag Ladies and was a member of the birthday club group. Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Rose Jesinger,...
Evelyn Fisher
Mar 25, 2014
Evelyn Irene Fisher, age 83, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was born on August 11, 1930 in Hopewell, VA to the late Virgil Lee Harris and Blanche Lyttle Harris Dodson. Survived by sons Robert “Bobby” (Joan) Fisher of Dublin, Ohio and Paul (Robin Clay) Fisher of Newark, Ohio, 4 beautiful granddaughters, 8 great grandchildren, sister...