Obituaries Listing
Michael "Mike" J. Vaselakes
Jan 12, 2022
Michael “Mike” John Vaselakes passed from this earthly life on January 12, 2022, at his home in Hilliard, Ohio, from complications of COVID-19. He was born on July 17,1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to John and Anna Vaselakes. He attended Martins Ferry High School and was a lifelong Purple Rider fan. He enjoyed all sports, especially playing softball, attending Ohio...
William "Bill" E. Harrison, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
William E. “Bill” Harrison, Sr., age 74, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Oscar and Opal Harrison, Bill was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School, Class of 1965. Bill was a long-time employee at Borden-Columbus Coated Fabrics until the plant was closed. Later, he found the...
Mark William Cowan
Jan 12, 2022
Mark William Cowan, 66, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children on January 12, 2022.
Born to Charles and Anna (Hickman) Cowan on September 10, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1974. Mark was a self-made man starting at Stanley Electric, US Company in 1981...
Gary Hiles
Jan 12, 2022
Gary L. Hiles passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, the only child of Max L. Hiles and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Raile) Hiles. He spent most of his youth in Zanesville where he honed his athletic ability. He lettered in four sports, but it was baseball that captured his...

Shannon Renee Anderson
Jan 11, 2022
Shannon Renee Anderson, age 46, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Shannon was a graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School, Class of 1993. She is survived by her son Trent (Marquis’ Bloomingdale) Anderson, grandson Maddox Anderson, parents Clara and Paul Anderson, brother Scot G. Anderson and his children Troy, Cole,...
Roger Alan Geyer
Jan 10, 2022
Roger Alan Geyer, 68 passed away peacefully with his girls by his side on Monday, January 10, 2022 inColumbus, Ohio at Doctor’s West. Roger graduated from Hilliard High School in 1971. He retired fromBP Oil Company and Pilot Travel Services LLC as a truck driver. He was an active member of St. JamesLutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. He loved the...
Theresa Hoover
Jan 8, 2022
Theresa “Teri” Hoover Pindell, age 53, of Hilliard, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Teri graduated from Hilliard High School, Class of 1987, and graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Engineering. Teri enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, soccer, and was an avid OSU fan. She is preceded in death by her father Douglas...
Andrew McConnell
Jan 7, 2022
Andrew McConnell, age 70, of Hilliard, on January 7, 2022 we lost a friend and an avid Buckeye Nation fan in Andrew McConnell. Born March 22, 1951, Andrew went to Newark High School and attended Ohio State University. Raised in the oil business, the 1980’s he was an independent producer of oil and gas. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Dolores L. Skaggs
Jan 6, 2022
Dolores Louise Skaggs (Felton), age 90, of Columbus, passed away on January 6, 2022. She was born on November 23, 1931 to the late John and Goldie (Kramer) Felton in Seward, PA. Dolores is survived by her loving sons, David Emerson; Dana T (Jaci); Granddaughters, Elisabeth Ann; Erica Carolyn (Charles) Hutzel; Sabra Danielle; Noelle Angelica; Grandson, David Emerson; Her many...

Jerry Baum
Jan 6, 2022
Jerry R. Baum, age 83, of Plain City, formally long-time resident of Hilliard, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by numerous family members. Jerry was the Hilliard 4th of July Parade Marshal for over 50 years, Avery Masonic Lodge 493, Hilliard Optimist Club where he held numerous positions, member of numerous other clubs and...
Kristopher Eicher
Jan 5, 2022
Kristopher Kelly Eicher will be deeply missed by his family, Karen Lynn and son Kyle David, who was the light of Kristopher’s life – and his treasured canine companion, Frosty. Kris is also survived by sister Stephanie Carper, brothers Deron, John, and Kody Newland, and Timothy White (uncle). He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, as well...
Robert Cox
Jan 4, 2022
Robert Eugene Cox “Bob”, 81, long-term resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022 in his home.
Originally from Indiana, Bob graduated from Purdue University in 1963 with a master’s degree in Agricultural Education. He dedicated over 30 years of his life to working with the community as an Agricultural and Natural Resources Educator, as well as...

Glenn Bolognese
Jan 4, 2022
Glenn Bolognese, 72, passed away on 1/4/22. He was born to the late Marcus and Constance on February 12, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He was raised in the Bronx, NY and relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1973. He is survived by wife Barbara of 47 years, son Christopher (Emily) of Westerville, OH and brother Dennis (Amy) of Phoenix, AZ....
Joseph M. (Joe) Kuntz
Jan 3, 2022
Joseph M. (Joe) Kuntz passed from his earthly life on January 3, 2022. He was born May 30, 1928, in Cleveland, OH to Matt and Marie (Crawford) Kuntz.
He taught and worked at the University of Detroit, the University of Michigan, DeVry University Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio Reformatory for Women, and London Correctional Institute.
He is survived by his sister,...
Lawrence Hurt
Jan 3, 2022
LAWRENCE STEPHEN “BUD” HURT, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2022, at the age of 88 years old. He was born on March 4, 1933, to the late Lawrence J. and Nina P. (Russell) Hurt. “Bud” was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 28 years, Mary Janet Clagg-Hurt, and a sister, Eleanor...

Roger Paul Hinckley
Jan 1, 2022
Roger Paul Hinckley, age 75, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed January 1, 2022 at Whetstone Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Galion, Ohio, Roger was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Roger was preceded in death by his mother Betty...
Betty J. Flood
Dec 31, 2021
Betty J. Flood, age 97, of Hilliard, Ohio died Friday, December 31, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Leo Flood, her parents Fred and Mae Toland and her sisters Illa Mae King and Madeline Kuhn. Betty is survived by her loving daughter Jill Donahue, granddaughter Nicole (James)...
Kathy A. Collins
Dec 31, 2021
Kathy A Collins, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and The Ohio State University. Kathy was a registered CPA who enjoyed traveling with her cousin Bonnie and was an avid harness racing fan and supporter.
She was preceded in death by her parents H. Lou and Ralph Collins. She...

Betty Tatterson
Dec 30, 2021
Betty Porter-Tatterson, age 80 of Hilliard passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was owner/operator of Betty’s Elder and Daycare. Betty’s passion was her job and shopping. She provided love and compassion for her patients and the children in her daycare. Betty was an avid OSU fan. She also loved the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys. Betty thoroughly enjoyed...
John A. Hobbs
Dec 28, 2021
John A. Hobbs passed away suddenly on December 28, 2021 after a brief illness.
John was born March 6, 1946 in Bremerton, Washington and grew up in Spokane. In 1966, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard, where he served on the USCGR Dexter, also during which time he married Marilynn Koch, of Pocatello, Idaho. After his service, he went...