Obituaries Listing
Charles "Bob" Spetnagel
Feb 28, 2019
Charles Robert (Bob) Spetnagel, age 68 of Hilliard passed away suddenly at home Thursday, February 28, 2019. He graduated from Otterbein College in 1975 and worked several years a sales manager at Saturn North until his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Carbetta Spetnagel, son Joey (Latoya), daughter Jenny, brother George, grandchildren Bobby, Lily, Myeisha, Alexis, Ava,...

Emma Earlene Galentine
Feb 28, 2019
Emma Earlene Galentine, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Emma is preceded in death by her husband Delbert, and great-grandson Cody McLean. She is survived by daughters: Denise (Tom) Greer and Sharon (Ron) Adkins, Son: Delbert (Brenda) Galentine, grandchildren: Melissa (Jeff), Ryan (Melissa), Mandie (Mike), Luke (Tiffany), Philip, Ashlee (Chris), as well...

William C. Dodd
Feb 28, 2019
William C. Dodd, age 85, longtime resident of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Laurels of Hilliard. Bill is preceded in death by wife Betty “1998”, step-son Toby Seagraves, step-grandson Troy Seagraves, sisters Anne Killen and Donna Clark. He is survived by 4 step-children Patty (Jess) Osborne, Pam (Larry) Hager, Betty (Ron) Honaker, Todd (Trish) Seagraves, and brother...
Eric Jeffrey Platt
Feb 27, 2019
On February 27, 2019, Eric Jeffrey Platt; son, brother, friend, passed away at the age of 30 after a short battle with brain cancer. Eric will lovingly be remembered by his parents Dean Platt and Diana Platt, his sister Beth Mager (Kirk), stepmother Nancy Platt, stepfather John Smeltzly, grandmother Winona Armstrong, grandfather Dean Platt, step-siblings Mike Bryant (Jenny), Tracy Swinehart...
J. Kevin Robinson
Feb 25, 2019
J. Kevin Robinson, age 52, of Hilliard, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2019. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend who would help anyone in need and always tried to welcome family and friends into his home. Kevin Robinson was born in Columbus, OH on June 9, 1966 to James...

Doris Shrum
Feb 25, 2019
Doris (Mickie) Shrum, age 89, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at home. Preceded in death by loving husband Fredrick, sons Herbert and Harry Shrum. Survived by loving daughter Sheila (Gerard) Hammond, daughters-in-law Gloria Shrum and Carla (Dennis) Shrum Braner, sister Elain McCann, sister-in-law Anna Bee, granddaughter and care giver Dana (Fiancée Brian Small) Hammond, grandson Gary (Fiancée...

Ruth Fullen
Feb 23, 2019
Elsie Ruth Fullen
February 23, 2019
On Saturday, February 23, the beautiful life of musician and music educator, Ruth (Young) Fullen, ended with a final bow. She was born February, 1926, in Louisville, KY, to Myles James and Margaret Young. Ruth lived a full, passionate life of incredible music and artistry. She began performing at the early age of five...
Wayne Green
Feb 23, 2019
Wayne M. Green, age 84, of Hilliard passed away February 23, 2019 at Bluebird of London. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Wayne retired from Hilliard City Schools and Westinghouse. Preceded in death loving wife of 62 years Beatrice “Bea” June 19, 2018, sister Doris Burns Carpenter and brother Carl Green. Survived by children Curtis W. (Tammy) Green; Karen Sue...

Carol Ann Haller
Feb 23, 2019
Carol Ann Haller, 78, returned to her heavenly home on February 23rd after a valiant battle with her illness. Her belief in God supported her during the struggle and ultimately allowed her to depart in peace with her family supporting her.
Carol was born to the late Reverend Donald Carter and his wife Maxine in Greenfield Ohio on March...

Thomas Craft
Feb 22, 2019
Thomas W. Craft, 1934 - 2019, age 84 of Columbus, Ohio. Joined his wife of 60 years, Myrna, in heaven, on February 22, 2019. Tom served for over 30 years with the Columbus Division of Police and retired in 1991 at the rank of Sergeant. He then entered a second career with Dublin City Schools, where he proudly received numerous...
Beverly Ann van Blaricom
Feb 18, 2019
Beverly Ann Molitor van Blaricom age 70 of Dublin passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. She graduated from St. Cloud School of Nursing in Minnesota. Beverly retired from her nursing career after many years. Beverly met her husband at Yellowstone while she was a nurse. She loved her family and grandchildren with all her heart. She enjoyed watching her children...

Opal Kreuz
Feb 13, 2019
Opal Kreuz, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Member of Christian Life Church of Plain City and Moose Lodge #11. Survived by loving husband of 40 years Robert, several sons and daughters, grandchildren and numerous family members. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard,...

Charlene Janney
Feb 12, 2019
Charlene Janney, age 87, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Preceded in death by husband Peter Janney, children Douglas Janney, Frances Flowers, and David Lynn Janney. Survived by son Peter (Rhonda) Janney III, daughters Sue (Roger) Whaley, Brenda “Crickett” Fuller and Tonya (Vern) Schmidt, 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Family Will receive friends 2-5 pm Sunday at...
Harold T. Azallion
Feb 12, 2019
Harold T. Azallion of Hillard, OH 90 passed on Feb. 12, 2019. He was born December 12, 1928 in Lafferty, OH to JD and Maybelle (Dinsmore) Azallion who preceded him in death. He was married Oct. 25, 1953 to Margaret Lucille Krebs who passed Apr. 11, 2008 after 55 years together. He was also preceded in death by his siblings...

Dolores V. Strantz
Feb 10, 2019
On Sunday, February 10, 2019, Dolores V. Strantz, loving wife, mother of three children and grandmother to two grandchildren passed away at age 84. Born on December 2, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Louis and Mary Dzuirko and was the sibling of Vincent, Lillian and Johnny. In May, 1954 she married Joseph S. Strantz. They raised three daughters: Linda, Lisa...
Dr. Edward Copeland
Feb 10, 2019
Dr. Edward Brent Copeland, age 75, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence. Edward began his career as a teacher in Peoria County, IL. God called him into the ministry and in 1977 he was ordained as a Pastor. He received his Masters of Divinity in Theology in 1978 and received his Doctor of Ministry in...
Ellis Anderson
Feb 10, 2019
Ellis (Ed) Anderson was born November 20th, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. His journey ended on February 10th, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends with love. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Leona Anderson; Sister Madeline Snyder; Brother Larry: and nephew Tom Snyder. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Earnest); Daughters Chrissy (Tim) Ward, Deb...

Dorothy Kensey
Feb 9, 2019
Dorothy “Dotty” Kensey, age 88, longtime resident of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She was born on July 14, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Ernest and Pearl Lane Bluhm, who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by sister Betty, brother David and her husband of 62 years, Richard A. Kensey, Sr. (2013)....
Patricia M. Poole
Feb 9, 2019
Patricia M. Poole, age 74, of Hilliard, OH, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Darby Glenn Care Center. Born in Columbus, OH to the late Florence and Thomas McLoughlin, she was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1962. She retired from Wallick Properties after many years of service. Pat was a member of the American Legion...

Robert Dye
Feb 7, 2019
Robert L. Dye passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on February 7, 2019. He was born in Centerville, Ohio on July 28, 1950 to the late Robert and Betty Dye of Columbus, Ohio. Bob, in his formative years, was an avid baseball fan and played on various teams including his High School Varsity team in Centerville, Ohio. He attended Ashland...