Obituaries

Aug 3, 2017

Betty F. Gentry, age 83 Thursday August 3, 2017 in Radnor, Ohio. Employed with Ten Point Complete, member of Beechwold Christian Church, longtime Avon representative. Preceded in death by granddaughter Kayleigh, brother Walter Froehling and sister Rose Adams. She is survived by children Lisa Gentry, Mike (Debbie), David and Leigh (Bob) Claypool; grandchildren Jacob and John Gentry, Marlene, Ella...

Aug 2, 2017

Jack Price, originally Mervin J. Pribil, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 13, 1936 to Joseph H. Pribil and Dorothy Fishman Pribil (both deceased). Jack had his Bar Mitzvah in 1949, and graduated from Heights High School in 1955, afterwards attending Ohio State University and serving his country in the US Army Reserves.

Jack settled in...

Aug 2, 2017

How do you write something “short, sweet and to the point” for a man who meant so much to you for your entire life? My grandpa was my everything (even if I didn't show it as well as I got older). If there was one person who I knew I could count on to pick me up when I'd...

Jul 27, 2017

Joseph E. Waldron, age 82 of Columbus, Ohio passed away July 27, 2017. He was born December 28, 1934 in Vinton Co. Ohio. Joe attended The Ohio State School for the Blind and started his career there for 43 + years. He was the longtime president of the Welfare Association of the Sightless. Preceded in death by his beloved...

Jul 27, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Ward, age 73, born on May 12, 1944 died July 27, 2017 at the Kobacker House. She is survived by her husband William “Bill” E. Ward; 2 daughters Lisa Monroe and Beth (Robbin) Bragg; granddaughter Rosana (Kevin) Perry; sisters Peg Stuckey, Teresa (Jerry) Hoyt, Debby (Ron) Schreiber and Freda (Tom) Marshall; brother Randy (Angie) Adams. Preceded in...

Jul 24, 2017

BELL

Michael ‘Mike’ F. Bell, age 61 on July 24, 2017. Born June 10, 1956 in Fort Bragg, NC to surviving parents William and Paula Bell. Also survived by son Dave Bell; daughter Alyson (Chris Appleton) Bell; granddaughter Emily Appleton; 1 brother Keith (Diana); 2 sisters Carolyn (Mark) and Marianne (Winston). Mike was an employee...

Jul 23, 2017

Rusty Lee Shepherd born January 29, 1985, passed away July 23, 2017 at the age of 32. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruby Swinehart. Survived by his mother Serena Swinehart and step-father Mike Hamilton; extra special grandfather Ray Swinehart; father Billy Shepherd Jr his wife Chris and his brothers; grandfather and grandmother Bill and Betty Shepherd;...

Jul 22, 2017

Jul 21, 2017

Eugene Sopczak was born & raised in Geneva, Ohio, & he graduated from Geneva High School. After the Air Force, he attended Kent State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

Gene met his wife Agnes ( Aggie) Candela in history class while they were students at Kent State University. They were...

Jul 21, 2017

Norma Jean Schneider passed away Thursday July 21, 2017 in Columbus. She is preceded in death by her parents Ervin & Helen Schneider, cousin Kenneth Pierce. Survived by aunts Betty Young and Mae Hannah; cousin Susie Pierce. Family will receive friends Wednesday July 26 from 10-11 am at THE SHAW DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 4341 N High St. Cols 43214...

Jul 20, 2017

James Rothwell of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Swampscott, Massachusetts passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 20, 2017 after a long illness.  He was 79.  He was born on March 14, 1938 to William and Faith (Ware) Rothwell and was the oldest of 6 children. He is survived by his 4 children, James and spouse, Terry...

Jul 18, 2017

Lester U. Ferrell Jr, passed away unexpectedly July 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by grandparents Lester W. and Veneitta  Ferrell and Leonard Culwell.  Survived by parents Lester Sr. and Tina Ferrell, children Nevaeh, Jazmyne, Jaelynn, Isabella and Zayne; brother Christopher (Courtney) Ferrell, sisters Trista and Alissa Ferrell, grandmother Joyce Culwell; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family...

Jul 15, 2017

Howard V. Hobson, age 52, passed away July 15, 2017 at home in Groveport, Ohio. Howard was born in Sewickley, PA to the late Howard H. and Margaret (Buehler) Hobson. After growing up near Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus has been Howard’s home of 30 years.

Howard was a talented woodworker with a woodworking degree from Haywood Community College,...

Jul 14, 2017

Samuel P. Collura, age 96, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 In Columbus. US Army Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by his wife Annabelle, daughter Carolyn. Survived by daughter Sharon (Eric Pruitt) Walls, son Richard (Teresa Monaco); grandchildren, Sean (Hillery) Fyffe, Jennifer Lahn, Valerie Jordan, Lisa Gardina; great grandchildren, Anthony Fyffe, Mia Fyffe and Gian Lahn; many nieces and nephews. A...

Jul 13, 2017

HAGENLOCKER

Patricia Hagenlocker, 8-21-1937 to 7-13-2017. Left this world to join her husband Buddy and daughter Shirley that passed before her. Pat was the volunteer of year at Dodge Rec Center. She volunteered weekly at LSS food pantry. Member of Writers Ink. Member of the Red Hat Society and St Luke’s Lutheran Church. Pat is survived by...

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 9, 2017

Darlene Davis, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her son Jeff Young. Darlene is survived by her husband Jerry; son Frank Young; daughters Becky (Mark) Hinkle and Teresa Young; grandchildren Richard Rife, Tiffany, Daniel, Brandi, Brittany, Mark Jr., 13 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Family will...

Jul 9, 2017

Melinda Brown, age 57, Sunday July 9, 2017 at Riverside. She is preceded in death by her parents Delores Hoover & Willard. Survived by her husband Timothy; daughters Arlinda (Anthony) Brown, Chantillia (Aaron) Humphries; sons Timothy Jr, James and Christopher (Brittany) Brown; siblings Tracy Brown, Loretta Campbell, Willard Jr and David Campbell; 18 grandchildren and special grand daughter Evianah...

Jul 6, 2017

Ronald Lee (Jingles) Moser, age 78, Thursday July 6, 2017 in Columbus. He is retired from Fred D. Pfening Co., a member of Clinton Heights Lutheran Church and Columbus Maennerchor. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children Michael (Karen), Michele (Todd) Rannebarger and Matthew (Beverly); grandchildren Rebecca and Elizabeth Moser, Jeremy and Harrison Smith, Cameron and Zachery Moser;...

Jul 3, 2017

BORTHWICK Alan Kirby Borthwick, after an 18-month battle with cancer, passed away July 3rd 2017 in Columbus, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Port Jefferson, Long Island,New York on October 21st, 1940. He spent his early years in Brooklyn, and was raised in Troy, New York where his father, Rev. George Borthwick was called to...