Obituaries

Jan 7, 2018

James A. Kitchen

“Jim” was born April 4, 1939, in Fostoria Ohio to Kenneth and Catherine(Eishen)Kitchen. He passed January 7th, 2018 due to natural causes. He is survived by two older brothers, a younger brother, and three younger sisters, David, Dennis, Mary, Rose, Louis and Angela. The Family owned and operated Kitchen’s House of Music in Fostoria,...

Jan 4, 2018

Jean A (Herderick) Thompson, age 89 passed away Thursday Jan. 4, 2018 at McNaughten Point in Columbus, OH. Long-time resident of Groveport, OH and Lakeland, FL. Jean is survived by her son, David (Barbara) Thompson; a granddaughter, Kim (Kristian) Ekholm; a grandson, David (Jackie) Dorman; and 4 great-grandchildren, Jaren Dorman, Kaylee Dorman, Regan Davis, and Kahle Ekholm; and 3...

Jan 3, 2018

LANNING

Sheila Dawn Lanning, age 71 passed on Jan, 3, 2017 at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center after a long illness. She had lived in the Portsmouth, Ohio area since 2015, after returning from a few years spent in beautiful Charleston, SC.

Born December 4, 1946 in Zanesville, Ohio to Sophia Dallas Lanning Francis &...

Jan 3, 2018

MOORE

Mary Ruth Moore, age 89, Dec 20, 1928 – Jan 3, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents and 2 sons. Survived by children Sharon (Ray) Auteri of Columbus, Sylvia and Richard. 15 grandchildren many great and great-great grandchildren. Special friend Mom Dixon. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from Noon...

Jan 2, 2018

Patsy Wilson, age 77, passed away Sunday December 31, 2017 at Kobacker. Retired from Moriarty’s. Preceded in death by her siblings and children Vickie Wilson, Belinda Wilson and Brian Trammell. Survived by daughter Brenda (James) Dean and son Bradley (Kim) Wilson; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Special friends Joe Burge, Moriarty family and Haley...

Dec 31, 2017

Sharon Louise Kreager, age 66, Sunday December 31, 2017 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Martha Skeen. Survived by her husband Gary, daughters Melissa (Anthony) Amick and Nicole Kreager; 6 grandchildren Katherine, Madison, Brianna, Vanessa, Alexandria and Bailee; siblings Mary Jane Liotis, Joanne Ribblett and Margie Dervenis. Family will receive friends Thursday from...

Dec 29, 2017

WHITE

James Westley White, III    * November 26, 1968 -  December 29, 2017 *

On November 26, 1968 in the city of Chicago, IL; The chimes of time rang out to the news that James Westley White, III was born. A son of the late James Westley White, II and Lillian Carol Orr White....

Dec 29, 2017

HARRY ALLAN GIEG, 77, passed away in Columbus, OH on December 29, 2017. Born in North Philadelphia to Marie and Allan Gieg, he was a wonderful, devoted father and a lifelong, versatile singer and writer. His poems and articles are published in many journals and anthologies—when asked about the inspiration for his poetry, he often referred to the artistic...

Dec 27, 2017

Jerry L. Porter, born in Mitchell, SD in 1933 to Hazel and RW/Pete Porter passed away peacefully at home Dec. 27, 2017. Settling in Bellefontaine, OH Jerry attended elementary and high school where he played football, basketball, track, and studied carpentry. Served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. Jerry worked construction all his life, retiring...

Dec 23, 2017

William J. Corbin, age 95,  died December 23, 2017 at Kobacker House.

“Bill” was born in Granville, Ohio in 1922 and the family soon moved to Columbus where he grew up on 19th Ave. and Cliffside Dr., attending Indianola Elementary and Junior High Schools.  He graduated North High School in 1940 and attended Ohio State University.  Bill...

Dec 22, 2017

MILLAR

Dr. Dale Millar, 91, of Pickerington, Ohio died December 22, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.  Born in South Bloomfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Minnie and Benton Millar.  He was preceded in death by his brother Gerald Millar and nephew, Rolland Millar.  Dr. Millar was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army...

Dec 22, 2017

Patricia Gerber “Patti” Marrah, age 82 of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband on December 22, 2017. The kindest, warmest person we have known, we and all who knew her, will miss her and her ever-present smile. She always saw the good in everyone and everything and anyone who met...

Dec 20, 2017

Bruce Flournoy Duncan, age 84, of Columbus, passed away on December 20th. She was born in 1933 in Norfolk Virginia, daughter of the late William Edward Flournoy and Ruth (Kennon) Flournoy.

Bruce attended St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Charlottesville VA, graduated from Holton Arms School, Bethesda MD in 1951 and attended Middlebury College, class of 1955.  She was an...

Dec 18, 2017

Carol D. Aleshire, age 73 born January 9, 1944 in Georgetown, KY, passed away Monday December 18, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. She was member of Worthington Christian Church, Retired from the Insurance Group. She is preceded in death by Robert. Survived Julia (Carl) Wells, Deborah (Chuck) Schierbeck and Wendy (Michael) Walters; grandchildren Jacob and Benjamin Wells, Evan and Myah...

Dec 17, 2017

Caroline Grace Rose Cotter

The Ohio State University ROTC Senior Cadet Major S3 Battalions Operations, Grace, 21 years old, Columbus resident, our shining star, radiating a bright light to others, sadly left her earthly home too soon on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Grace was a force, a powerhouse of devotion to all she touched. Grace...

Dec 16, 2017

Beavogui “Boogie” Nimene, age 37 died unexpectedly on December 16,2017 in Columbus, Ohio. He was in the company of friends.

Boogie was born November 11, 1980 in San Francisco, California to Jonathan & Shirley Nimene. He was the second child to come from their marriage. In 1995, at the age of 14, Boogie along with his sister...

Dec 15, 2017

Mindy S Hemsworth 63 of Howard OH passed away Friday at the Laurels of Norworth Nursing Home. Born in Baumgartner Germany, daughter of the late Dale Queen and Doris Kramer. She was a 1973 graduate of Hilliard High School and worked in the health and natural foods industry as well as being certified hypnotist. Mindy was a loving and devoted mother...

Dec 15, 2017

Ingeborg Schmidt

Dec 4, 1935 – Dec 15, 2017

Ingeborg Schmidt, beloved wife, Mama and Eo passed away gently on Dec 15, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ulrich Schmidt.  She is survived by her Son Edgar Schmidt, grandson Jory Schmidt and Daughter Kerstin Beckett and grandsons Travis (Daniela)...

Dec 15, 2017

David Ramma Jones, age 63, of Columbus, Ohio. Sunset Friday, December 15, 2017 and went to be with the Lord. Sunrise August 30, 1954 in Panama City, Panama to Elton Aldewin Jones, Sr. and Rebecca Smith. He is preceded in death by wife Donna Morgan Jones; sister Andrea Smith. Survived by children Sheerlan, Sheerlene, Jay and SheerAnn; siblings Margie...

Dec 14, 2017

Michael Allen Pegram, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2017 in his home town of Columbus, Ohio. Michael was a 93’ graduate of Grove Port Madison High School. He was proud to enlist in the United States Air Force where he served our country from 1994 to 1997. Michael was employed by the Ohio department of job...