Obituaries

Oct 3, 2018

Donovan, Patricia Ann (Kolner) passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018.   She was born April 18, 1947 in Fairview Park, Ohio, and was the devoted daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Kolner.

She is survived by her brother Mike Kolner (Carol and two nephews, Scott and Jeff, and their family), as well as her four children:...

Oct 2, 2018

William Doyle Compton entered into rest October 2, 2018. He was born April 13, 1942, to Chester Graham and Virginia Katherine (Edens). He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Rebecca Rozella (Roberts), and his first wife Kathryn Ann (Harrison). He is survived by his brothers David and Glenn; his children Danny, Sherry (Robin), Teresa, Robin,...

Oct 1, 2018

Theresa A. Parsell (Terri) born February 6th,1963 and passed away unexpectedly on October 1st, 2018. Life long resident of Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by nephew William Gouge, brother Stephen Parsell and mother Elaine Parsell. Survived by daughter Mia(Sam) Arthur, Son Anthony Dauer, granddaughters Brooklynn Dauer and Laniee Arthur. Sisters Robbie(Kim) Parsell, Vicki(Bill) Gouge and nephew Stephen(Todd) Gouge. Terri...

Sep 28, 2018

On Friday, September 28, 2018, Sharyn S. Coccia (Price), loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away in Columbus, Ohio after a long fight against complications due to a stroke.

Sheri was born on December 24, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Hal and Betty (Lappin) Price.  She made Minerva, Ohio her home for most of her childhood and...

Sep 28, 2018

Burl Henry Spurlock, of Delaware, OH, died peacefully at Kobacker house surrounded by his family on September 28th, 2018.  He was 71 years old.  Burl is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gerri (Mills) Spurlock; his daughters, Tammy (Dan) Campbell, and Mary (Scott) Derick; and four grandchildren, Timothy and Alyssa Campbell, and Abigail and Emily Derick. He is...

Sep 28, 2018

Rebecca Kathleen Swaney, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House on September 28th 2018 at the age of 60 following a brief and intense battle with cancer. Becky, as known by friends and family, was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother; always making time to be with family and quick with a joke to raise the...

Sep 26, 2018

Melissa Ann “Mel” Rady Age 53 Devoted mother to Edmund Rady-Peters and loving partner to Christopher Peters, Melissa died at her home in Grandview Heights, Ohio on September 26, 2018 after battling uterine cancer. Melissa was born on December 17, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen and Ellen Rady. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Toledo, Ohio, in 1983...

Sep 26, 2018

Richard ‘Rick’ Lee Stilson, Jr., age 53, passed away on Sept. 26, 2018. Born Nov. 14, 1964 in Columbus, OH to his late parents Richard L, Stilson, Sr. and JoAnna Riley. Preceded in death by brothers Brandon and Dale Stilson, nephew Scott Bernard. Survived by sisters, Gina (Dottie) Bernard and Tina (Kimberly) Bernard; brother, Frank (Ruth) Riley; daughter, Melinda...

Sep 25, 2018

FRAZIER

Shirley ‘Jean’ J. Frazier, age 69, passed away Sept 25, 2018. Born December 3, 1948 in Columbus, OH to her late parents Charles and Pauline Ball. Preceded in death by son Christopher Jacob Frazier; brothers Charles, Floyd, Everett and nephew Jason Gillis.  Survived by children Brian (Samantha) Payton and Jackie (Tony) Adams; grandchildren Staci, Kyle (Stephanie),...

Sep 22, 2018

Matthew Michael Evans

Born in Columbus, Ohio  September 1, 1968

Died in Columbus, Ohio    September 22, 2018  (Kobacker)

Graduated Hamilton Twp. High School

Attended and graduated with a BS from Columbus State and Devry

Survived by mother Betty Evans

Survived by longtime girlfriend Linda Voorhis and son...

Sep 21, 2018

Robert (Bud) Wellman age 74 passed away Friday September 21, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by family. Bud was born in Galena Ohio to Robert and Myrtle (Justice) Wellman. He served in the Navy from 1973-1977 and was a devoted grandfather and friend. He is survived by his son James (Theresa) Wellman. Grandsons Robert (Ashley) Wellman and William...

Sep 21, 2018

James “Jim” E. Evans, 77, returned to his heavenly home on September 21, 2018 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

James was born at home in Sunbury, Ohio on February 22, 1941 to the late...

Sep 20, 2018

Sherman “Divon” Sydnor, age 43. Sunrise August 30th, 1975 and Sunset September 20th, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Howell; son, Mister Divon Martin-Sydnor; cousin, “Big” Michael Sydnor.

Left to cherish his memories are, his mother, Rebecca Sydnor; Brothers, George Latham I and George Latham II; Children, Christopher...

Sep 20, 2018

EAL

Allen W. Eal, age 78, passed away peacefully September 20, 2018 at home. Born April 25, 1940 in Columbus, OH to predeceased parents Raymond and Johanna Eal. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters Betty, MaryAnn, Pete, Paul, Thomas and Joseph. Survived by brother Donald (Margaret) Eal; nephew Raymond Eal, niece Margie (Jim) Schall; plus several...

Sep 19, 2018

Elva Vera, age 77, September 19, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Born June 21, 1941 in Lima, Peru to parents Eloy Carranza Verjel and Rosario Peña Medina.

Survived by husband Ricardo Vera; children Danfer (Sabrina) Vera, Walter Vera, Richard (Leslie) Vera and Magally (Bill) Schmidt; many loving grandchildren; sister Carola Carranza De Peña.

A love and...

Sep 13, 2018

Tracie Marie (Tomlinson) Edwards, age 43, passed away September 13, 2018 in Columbus.  She loved the Dallas Cowboys, Ohio State Football and the outdoors. Loved and cherished her children and family. She is preceded in death by her mother Teresa Tomlinson and grandmother Mary Pace. Survived by her husband Todd, children Anthony Clark, Hailey, Joe Jr and James Collins....

Sep 13, 2018

Patrick David Kaufman, age 40, passed away Thursday September 13, 2018 after a 10-month battle with Melanoma. He held two masters degrees from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) and Regent College. He was a co-founder of Franklinton Farms a Columbus Urban Farm. He was the Director of the Community Food and Wellness Initiative at MTSO. He was...

Sep 12, 2018

Kermit E Compton, age 61 passed away Wednesday September 12, 2018 in Cleveland. He was an avid car enthusiast. Former employee of Schottenstein’s. He is survived by his siblings Grady (Sandy)Ratliff, Pam (Gary) Ratliff, Bobby (Natalie) Ratliff; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday September 19 at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home 4341 N High St. Cols. 43214...

Sep 12, 2018

Travis-Dean Kroll, age 30, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at home.  He was born on December 22, 1987 in Palm Springs, CA.  He was a graduate of The American Boychoir School, Princeton, NJ and Hilliard Davidson High School and attended Columbus State University and College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA.  He served briefly with...

Sep 10, 2018

Roger Allen Christian, 60, of Delaware, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home Monday, September 10, 2018.  He was born January 15, 1958 in Delaware, Ohio to Russel Christian and Norma Roof.  He was a graduate of Rutherford B Hayes high school and longtime Mixologist at his second home, The Backstretch. He especially enjoyed spending quality...