Obituaries Listing
Fred W. Truxall
Dec 26, 2018
Fred W Truxall, age 95, passed at home on December 26. Born and raised in Columbus, Fred graduated from North High School and was working his way through Ohio State University when World War II intervened. He served in the army, and upon his discharge in 1946 returned to Columbus and Ohio State, graduating in 1947 with a degree in...

Larry E Troutman Jr.
Dec 25, 2018
Larry E. Troutman Jr., age 35, surrounded by family passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 5:54 A.M. at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Larry was born on May 15, 1983, in Columbus, to Larry E. Troutman Sr. and Angela R. Skaggs (Shelton). Larry was the oldest of 4 children, he was a very kind, warmhearted person who would...
George Allen Williams
Dec 23, 2018
George Allen Williams, 59 of Columbus, OH passed away December 23, 2018, at his residence after several years with COPD. He was born in Columbus on June 8, 1959, to Joanne (Stewart) Williams and Norman Williams who preceded him in death. George was also preceded in death by a brother Mark, and grandparents.
David Martin, his loving partner of...
Douglas Robert Schumann
Dec 23, 2018
Douglas R. Schumann 53, of Grove City, Ohio and longtime resident of Hilliard was called home on December 23, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents Carl and Nellie Fender (Renz), Robert and Pauline Schumann. Survived by parents Frederick R. and MaryLou (Renz) Schumann. Son, Ryan D. Schumann, Life Partner of 26 years Denice Cepeda, Jesse Cepeda and Megan Dulaney. Sisters...

William "Bill" Groce
Dec 21, 2018
William “Bill” Groce died peacefully on December 21, 2018 at the age of 79. He was born in 1939 in Coshocton, OH to Raymond and Elizabeth Groce and was raised in Zanesville, OH. He graduated from Bishop Rosecrans High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Dayton and his Master’s degrees from The Ohio State University....
Mary Irene Wolford
Dec 20, 2018
Mary Irene Wolford, age 81, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. Mary Irene was born in Kentucky to the late Eula Mae and Ralph Salmons. Irene worked in retail most of her life. She worked at Saxton Realty, Highlights for Children, Hallmark stores and furniture retail. Irene loved working with and helping people. She was an avid...

Michael C. Gallup
Dec 19, 2018
Michael C. Gallup 86 of Plain City passed on Dec. 19, 2018. He was born Sept. 13, 1932 in Dubois, PA to Michael C. and Eilene (Dougherty) Gallup who preceded him in death. Michael is survived by daughters Sharon (Jonas) Gingerich, and Sue Lee, and son James (Michele) Gallup. He had 22 grandchildren, and many great and great great grandchildren,...

Herman Vahcic
Dec 19, 2018
Herman Frank Vahcic passed through the gates of heaven on December 19, 2018, age 88, to join his most beloved angel, Jeanette. Herman was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 18, 1930 to Anton and Matilda. Herman was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Frances Jeanette Banas Vahcic, his sons-in-law, Mark Hamblin and Dr. David Gyurcsik,...

Shirley Wannemacher
Dec 18, 2018
Shirley Wannemacher, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12 pm- 3pm Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Gallo’s Taproom, 240 N. Liberty St., Powell, OH 43065. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, Hilliard, OH.

James Speirs
Dec 17, 2018
James G. Speirs, passed away Monday, December 17th. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) Speirs; father of Patricia McGrath, Kathleen Stuparitz, James Speirs, and Paul Speirs; grandfather of the late Stephen Luquette, Marissa Luquette and Erin Luquette, Lauren Stuparitz, Kerrie (Stuparitz) Gillespie, John Stuparitz and Kevin Stuparitz.

Dorothy Hoover
Dec 14, 2018
Dorothy J. Hoover, age 94, passed away on December 14, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Brenda Hartman in Columbus, OH. Dorothy was born on June 21, 1924 in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph and Fleeta (McLean) Mast. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Quinter of 72 years, son Douglas L. Hoover...

Ann Zietsma
Dec 13, 2018
Ann Zietsma, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away in her home on December 13 after a short illness. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, her career included serving as Executive Secretary for the Fire Chief of the Toledo Fire Division. She served in that capacity throughout the tenure of several Chiefs. After retirement, Ann lived in Idaho, California, and Nevada before...
Arlena May See
Dec 11, 2018
Arlena May (Finch) See, age 79, of Frankfort, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of Five Points, Ohio, passed away peacefully at The Vineyards at Concord Nursing Home in Frankfort, OH on December 11, 2018 surrounded by her family. Arlena was born on December 13, 1938 in Hilliard, Ohio to the late Clarence and Margaret Finch. Arlena grew up in Five...
Christina Spencer
Dec 11, 2018
Christina Spencer, age 74, of Hilliard, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Russell and Helen Nelson, she was raised in Des Plains, IL. She graduated from Maine Township High School, South where she was a member of the synchronized swimming team. Chris moved to Columbus...

Craig Wilt
Dec 10, 2018
Craig Lee Wilt, age 63, passed away at home, December 10, 2018 as a result of a mountain bicycle accident. He was a lifelong Hilliard resident and graduate of Hilliard High School. Along with riding his bike, he was an avid remote-control vehicle enthusiast and pool player. Craig was preceded in death by his father John L. Wilt and brother-in-law...
Steven Yockey
Dec 9, 2018
Steven “Sky” Kron Yockey, born June 10, 1955 in Butler, PA, died December 9, 2018 in Hilliard, OH. He graduated from Allegany High School in Cumberland, MD in 1973 and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terra Haute, IN in 1977 with a BS in Computer Science. Steven worked for Comshare, Inc (1977 -1993), CompuServe, Inc (1993 – 2001), Godiva (4...

Steven Yockey
Dec 9, 2018
Steven Kron Yockey, age 63, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. A celebration of life service will be held in Spring 2019. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, Hilliard, OH.

Howard O. Wagner
Dec 9, 2018
Howard O. Wagner 87, passed away December 9, 2018. Preceded in death by parents Nadine and Russell Wagner, and wife Marilyn. Survived by sister Lucille (Ray), nieces pam Castle and Judy (Bill) Barto. Graduated from Columbus South High and The OSU Education (Music). Taught at Mt. Sterling and Upper Arlington. Was the owner of Wagner Enterprises. A Memorial Service will...

Tokue Nishioka
Dec 8, 2018
Tokue Nishioka passed away Saturday the 8th of December after a long fight with cancer. She died peacefully at the James Cancer Center of Ohio State University, Wexner Hospital.
Born in 1951 in Shizuoka, Japan, Tokue received her Nursing degree from Seirei College in 1973. She moved with her family to the United States in 1983, where she lived for...

Cynthia Rowe
Dec 8, 2018
Cynthia Darlene Rowe, age 65, of Ashley, Ohio passed away December 8, 2018 at her residence. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Mary (Dawson) Nolty and sister Crystal Nolty. Survived by husband of 35 years, Jack, children Tamara Neill, Brian (Teresa) Neill, Jim Rowe, Joyce (Dawna) Rowe, Jackie Sowers and Brian Rowe, siblings Ed (Shirley) Nolty and Cherrie (Dale),...