Obituaries Listing

Billie Nunamaker

Billie Nunamaker

Jan 29, 2009

Billie Nunamaker, age 79, of Lakeview, formerly of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. Longtime member of Hilliard Moose Lodge #2236; where she held several officer positions. Preceded in death by parents Samuel and Eula Houston, daughter Jeanne Keeney, brother Neil Houston, and sister Juanita Pennington. Survived by loving husband of 50 years Eugene, children Norma (Cleveland) Hammonds, Steven...

Clara Writesel

Clara Writesel

Jan 26, 2009

Clara Writesel, age 55, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009. Member of Yahwah House of Prayer and Radiant Life Church. Preceded in death by parents James and Gloria Neville. Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Ronney, daughters Gloria (Patrick) Garey, Christina (Fred) Graessle, and Kathy (Paul) Cunningham, brothers Larry (Doris) Neville and Chuck (Paula) Neville, sisters Marlene...

Miriam Zimmerman

Miriam Zimmerman

Jan 21, 2009

Miriam H. Zimmerman, age 93, of Upper Arlington, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Charter member of Northwest United Methodist Church. Retired teacher from Grandview School District, volunteer at Riverside Hospital, and supporter of Campus Crusade for Christ. Preceded in death by loving husband Ben Zimmerman. Survived by daughters Kathy (Fred) Raines of Hamburg, NY...

John Montgomery

John Montgomery

Jan 18, 2009

John Charles Montgomery, age 40, of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 18, 2009. Employed with Time Warner Cable. Preceded in death by grandmother Rosemary Ball and uncles Chuck and Mike Ball. Survived by loving wife of 15 years Melinda, children Allison and Matthew, mother Beverly Ball, brothers Ron Montgomery and Patrick (Anna) Montgomery, father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Sue...

John Wallace

John Wallace

Jan 18, 2009

John Wallace, age 61, of Hilliard, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 18, 2009. Member of Northwest Bible Church. He was employed with Lincoln Construction Company as a Human Resource Manager and Safety Officer. Retired Lt. Colonel U.S. Army Veteran 23 years of service, Special Forces Ranger and Airborne. Preceded in death by parent John W. and...

Linda McGraner

Linda McGraner

Jan 17, 2009

Linda L. McGraner, age 56, of Columbus, Ohio, passed peacefully at her home Saturday, January 17, 2009 in care of her family. Linda was born August 4, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio and is preceded in death by her father Robert McGraner. Linda is survived by her mother Jessie (Ciardelli) Hill, soul mate and husband Carl Gatliff, son Carl Gatliff II,...

Robert Norris

Robert Norris

Jan 15, 2009

Robert Norris, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. Navy Veteran of WWII. Member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Chuckery and also a past member of St. Johns Lutheran Church Dublin. He was also a member of Carpenter Local #200 and owned Norris Lock and Key Service. Preceded in death by parents Emmett Norris and Frances Vogel....

Ella Kilroy

Ella Kilroy

Jan 14, 2009

Ella (Ernstberger) Kilroy, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born on February 2, 1928 in Pforzheim, Germany. Longtime resident of Nutley, NJ and Hilliard, OH. Preceded in death by husband Martin Kilroy. Survived by children Caroline Keklak of Columbus, Lynn (Victor) Liss, Monica (Jerry) Chiorazzo, Martin (Janet) Kilroy, Mary (Harold) Domke and Jean (Henry) Seiz all of New Jersey, sister...

Betty Turner

Betty Turner

Jan 13, 2009

Betty Turner, age 80, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church for 45 years; where she served on the communion committee. She retired from Big Bear stores after 26 years of service. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by parents and 3 brothers....

Lillian C. Wood

Lillian C. Wood

Jan 10, 2009

Lillian C. Wood, age 87, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009. Member of Toledo Glass City Doll Collectors and Bayview Yacht Club. She enjoyed gardening and playing the organ. Preceded in death by husband Philip C. 2003 and brother George P. Zimmer. Survived by children Donald E. (Anne Marie), Barbara C. Johnson, David P. (Judith), Philip C. (Heidi) and Charles...

Franklin Kent

Franklin Kent

Jan 8, 2009

Franklin R. Kent, age 74, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009. U.S Air Force Veteran. He was a meat cutter for The Kroger Co. for many years and retired from Raymond Memorial Golf Course. Frank enjoyed hunting and was an avid golfer.Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Gusty, brother Willard and sisters Mary Lou Riffe and Gail...

Sara Hay

Sara Hay

Jan 6, 2009

Sara “Sally” Hay, age 77, of Hilliard, went home to be with her Lord January 6, 2009. Member of Hayden Enterprise Baptist Church. Sally was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Preceded in death by husband Hubert J. 2000, 1 brother, and 4 sisters. Survived by children; Brenda (Mike)...

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan

Jan 4, 2009

Joseph Pascal (JP) Morgan born August 17, 1923 in Wofford, Kentucky, peacefully departed this earth at Westminster-Thurber on January 4, 2009 after a rapid decline in health. He was raised in the mining camps of Kentucky during the depression and was taught the importance of honesty and hard work by his father and grandfather. He instilled these values in his...

Vera Belle Rife

Vera Belle Rife

Jan 1, 2009

Vera Rife, age 94, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Mill Run Care Center. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and former co-owner of Rife's Hardware in Hilliard. Preceded in death by husband Chester Rife. Survived by daughter Janet (Frank) Oyster, grandchildren Randy (Robyn) and Ryan (Hilary), great- grandchildren Morgan, Mikayla and Corey. Friends...

Donald Massie

Donald Massie

Jan 1, 2009

Donald Jake Massie, age 81, of Hilliard, passed away January 1, 2009. Army Veteran of WWII. Long time volunteer of Norwich Township Fire Department. American legion Post 614, Moose Lodge #2236, Scioto Model A Club, Jake’s Antique shop, and Donald Massie Construction Company. Preceded in death by loving wife Phyllis of 54 years, brothers and sisters Richard Massie, Dorothea Riffe,...

Patricia Erdy

Patricia Erdy

Dec 31, 2008

Patricia Anne (Culbertson) Erdy, 75, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Current resident of Mayfair Village, long-time Hilliard resident, graduated from West High School class of 1951 where she was Homecoming Queen, attended Mt. Carmel School of Nursing, attended St, Brendan Catholic Church, and was a caregiver for the elderly. Preceded in death by mother and...

Brian Carter

Brian Carter

Dec 30, 2008

Brian M. Carter, age 32, formerly of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2008. Born in Columbus, Ohio on June 16, 1976. Graduated from Hilliard High 1994 and was employed at Verizon Wireless. Preceded in death by grandparents Wilbur and Gertrude Pyles and Elster Sr. and Agnes Carter and uncle Gary Pyles. Survived by loving wife Lynette, son Preston, parents...

Paul Buchanan

Paul Buchanan

Dec 23, 2008

Paul R. “Captain Buck” Buchanan, age 91, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Member of Hilliard United Methodist Church. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII as a fire fighting specialist, Retired Captain Columbus Fire Department with 28 years service, Member of VFW #3426, Member Avery Lodge #493 F&AM, Aladdin Temple, Scottish Rite, and I.A.T.S.E. stage hand for several years throughout...

Jennie Lou Fox

Jennie Lou Fox

Dec 22, 2008

Jennie Lou Fox, age 87, of Plain City, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Hilliard High School Graduate Class of 1939, Life long member of Amlin United Methodist Church and an active member of the ladies groups. Lived most of her life in Amlin. Preceded in death by loving husband Robert Sr., son Robert Jr., daughter...

Donald McGaughey

Donald McGaughey

Dec 19, 2008

Donald F. McGaughey, age 83, of Columbus, passed away Friday December 19, 2008. He was born in Altoona, PA on August 25, 1925. He was a loving and devoted father, member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, graduate of Penn State University, loyal fan of Nitney Lion football, retired from BP America (Standard Oil of Ohio), WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, and...