Obituaries

Jun 9, 2017

Steve Wharton, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2017. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 11, 1959. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Marianna Chesser, paternal grandparents, Arthur and Alise Wharton,and his father, Harry Wharton. He is survived by his best friend and remarkable wife of 36 years, Nancy (Walling)...

Jun 8, 2017

Patricia A. (Hoff) Click was born August 31, 1935 and raised in West Allis, Wisconsin. Longtime resident of Columbus and formerly of Cincinnati, passed away suddenly after a brief illness June 8, 2017. Survived by her daughters Jodi Click and Patti (Bruce) Ramsey; grandsons Michael Ramsey of Cincinnati and Wes Ramsey. Patricia began her career at Lazarus and worked...

Jun 5, 2017

Fu Ih Chu, born June 15, 1947, of Columbus, Ohio and Taipei, Taiwan died peacefully in his home on Monday, June 5, 2017. He was a father, businessman, mechanical engineer and entrepreneur. He valued family, education and the ability to make something of his life. He built his life on trying his best and doing it his way. His...

Jun 3, 2017

Gregory A. Atwood, born October 17, 1954, passed away peacefully, at age 62, on June 3, 2017 following an extended illness at Tuscany Gardens, Pataskala.  Proceeded in death by:  the love of his life – Terry Shough; Mom – Shirley Kneisley; Step-Dad – Pat Kneisley; Step-Mom – Edith Atwood; siblings – Regina Belleau and Dan Longhenry; Brother-in-Law – Lane...

Jun 3, 2017

Dusti Danielle Conner of Hilliard Ohio unexpectedly passed away at Mount Carmel West Hospital Saturday June 3rd 2017 at the age of 37, she was surrounded by friends and family. Dusti is survived by children, Elijah and Isiah Conner sister Angela Willett, niece Victoria Willett (and daughter Lillian Gatewood), nephew Riley Keller, father Marvin Conner, step father Brett Barkow....

May 31, 2017

William J. Hoy, age 93, Wednesday May 31, 2017 at his residence. US Army Veteran. Retired from Beasley Ford Industries. He is survived by his wife June; sons Joseph (Marie) Hoy, James Lewis, David Hoy; daughters Linda (Ernest) Leach, Bonita Oxford; grandchildren Robby Leach, Phillip and Eric Oxford, Joey Hoy and Missy McGrady; 7 great grandchildren; brothers Ray, John,...

May 30, 2017

Mark “Richard” Maclean filed his final Flight Plan and departed this life on May 30, 2017.   Born September 15, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, Richard grew up in Upper Arlington, attended The Ohio State University and was a fourth generation businessman with the family business, the J.S. Maclean Company.  Although lung cancer took Richard’s life, it can never diminish...

May 29, 2017

Raoma Ruth Rummer, age 84, Monday May 29, 2017 at Worthington Christian Village. Co-Founder of Four T Maintenance, Inc. and charter member of Powell Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Rummer. Survived by sons Tim (Mara Jo) and Tom (Marsha), daughters Teri (Kent) Clark and Trudy (Scott) Hook; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Family will...

May 29, 2017

Vivian A. Randall, 91, passed from this life to the arms of Jesus on May 29, 2017 at the Willowbrook Christian Home.  Vivian was born on March 21, 1926, a daughter of the late Ed and Helen Reynolds in Onawa, Iowa and is a long-time resident of the Columbus, Ohio area and retired from Rockwell International.  She married the...

May 27, 2017

Robert W Gantzer, age 73, Saturday May 27, 2017 at Kobacker. A graduate of Aquinas HS and attended OSU. He was a Veteran of the US Navy on USS Busnell. Former cost estimator for Amalgamated. He is survived by daughters Debbie (Jeff) Parkins and Theresa (Todd) Finnerty; grandchildren Abby, Tim, Andrew and Taylor; great grandchildren Noah, Madison and Devyn;...

May 25, 2017

John Morgan Bumgarner, 76, passed away peacefully on, May 25, 2017, at his home in Columbus, OH.  One of 13 children, John was born to parents A.G. and Myrtle Bumgarner on November 1, 1940 in Pecks Mill, WV.  In 1969, John married Joyce (Boggs) Bumgarner in Columbus where they raised two sons.  John owned and operated Bumgarner Upholstery for...

May 18, 2017

VANCE

Arlie "Butch" Vance, age 58, May 18, 2017 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by parents Wilson and Soldie Vance. Survived by children Nancy, Jeremy, Samantha and Colin; Several grandchildren; siblings Tony (Gina) Bailey, Helen Morris, Donald Anderson, Raymond (Lisa) Anderson, Robert Anderson and Paul (Lisa) Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Private family arrangements.

May 18, 2017

Linda C. Luzader Hall, 59, took her walk to the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 30, 1957, she was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and loyal Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by her parents Richard E. and W. Loretta Luzader, brother, Thomas L. Luzader and sister, Susan K. Luzader. She is...

May 16, 2017

LEWIS

Richard Jay Lewis born September 11, 1962, of Columbus Ohio peacefully passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the age of 54, he was surrounded by friends and family. Richard is survived by children, Arron, Crystal & Julius; Grandchildren, Jayden, Tyler, Kadin & Isabella. Preceded in death by his mother Bell Carver.  Richard...

May 14, 2017

Patrick Hamman, age 68, Sunday May 14, 2017 at Riverside Hospital. He was employed with the Carlile, Patchen and Murphy Attorney Firm. He is survived by sons, Paul (Melanie) and Kevin; former spouse, Carol; six grandchildren; sister, Rita Hancock, brother, Ed Hamman. Family will receive friends Friday from 6-7 p.m. at THE SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 4341 N High St...

May 12, 2017

BURNHAM

Burnham, John Chynoweth.  14 July 1929, Boulder, Colorado - 12 May 2017, Columbus, Ohio.

John Burnham was an internationally-known historian best known for his work in the history of medicine, the history of psychiatry and psychoanalysis, and sociocultural history, particularly in the United States.  He published ten books and edited four more. Two of...

May 10, 2017

Mary Carolyn Budd, age 88, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2017 at her residence. Longtime member of Beechwold Christian Church, active at Whetstone Senior Center, the Gilley, and volunteer at Worthington Christian Village as well as many other activities. She is preceded in death by her husband Harley. She is survived by her children Daniel Budd, Carolyn (Dennis) Cruse,...

May 10, 2017

Lewis Center — Lillian Loo Batterson, a long-time resident of the Lewis Center area, died Wednesday the 10th of May at her son’s home in Columbus, Ohio.

Lillian was born on April 20, 1936 in Ashland, OH to Kathryn Trumpower and Bill Batterson.  Lillian graduated from Washington High School in Fremont, California, where she made many life-long...

May 8, 2017

BARNES

Gary Barnes age 61 went to be with the Lord after a long hard fought battle with cancer on Monday, May 8th 2017, he was surrounded by friends & family at the Kobacker Hospice House. From his birth on February 13, 1956 to his death on Monday, Gary was filling this world with laughter and was...

May 4, 2017

Dr. George Marzluf, 81, born September 29, 1935, to Faun and Paul Marzluf.  He died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home on May 4, 2017.

George is survived by his loving wife Zarife Sahenk, his children, Bruce Marzluf, Julie Marzluf, Phillip (Anne) Marzluf, and Glenn (Anne) Marzluf, his grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob, Maxwell, James and Isobel, and sisters, Elaine (Bob) McLinn, and...