Obituaries

May 9, 2016

SCHULTZ

Edwill W. Schultz passed away peacefully in his home on May 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cora (Swesey) Schultz; his parents, Williard and Edith (Barrows) Schultz; his children Edwill Schultz, Jr. and Edith Meadows; and his siblings, Russell Schultz , Bill Schultz, L.G. Schultz and Marge Clark (Schultz). He is survived by his...

May 8, 2016

SWETNAM

Dan Swetnam, age 69, passed away on May 8th 2016. Dan was blessed to be born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Emerson Swetnam, and Jane (Garrison) Swetnam, two of the greatest parents, and two members in good standing of the Greatest Generation. Having been raised in a most loving home, and growing up...

May 8, 2016

Sherry M Baker (Bullock), age 63 of Columbus, Ohio is soaring with the angels, her eight month battle with cancer came to an end. She was peacefully called to be with the Lord at home surround by her loved ones on mothers day May 8, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents Eileen and Paul Bullock, older siblings, her...

May 7, 2016

ELLIS

Patricia ‘Pat’ I. Ellis, age 82, May 7, 2016 at her home of 50 years surrounded by family. Proceeded in death by grandson Casey Gohring. Survived by loving husband George of 59 years; daughters Pam (Skip Fetingas) Basil, Penny (Steve) Gohring, Melissa (Tim) Sockman and Mendy (Mark) Siemer; grandchildren Sean (Kimmy), Brian (Tally), Larry, Nick (Sienna),...

May 4, 2016

SAMBOY

Bertha Samboy, age 63, Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Kobacker House. She worked for Columbus Public School System, member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Delaware. She is survived by her husband Rolando; daughters Jeannette (Wilfred) & Ashley Samboy; grandchildren Sheila & Rolando Guigni.  Family will receive friends Saturday May 7 from 11-1 pm at THE...

Apr 29, 2016

Diana Sue Giffen, born November 23, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2016. She is survived by many loving family members and friends. She will be missed.

Apr 28, 2016

SMALLS

Rev. Willie James Smalls, Jr.  was born to Evalina and Willie James Smalls Sr. on October 19, 1957.  On Thursday April 28, 2016, Willie James Smalls, Jr. made his transition at the age of 58.  He was preceded in death by Grandmothers Maybelle Miller-Simmons, Elizabeth Jenkins, father Willie James Smalls, Sr., Aunt Elnora Simmons,...

Apr 27, 2016

BURTT

Dr. Edward H. “Jed” Burtt, Jr., 68, of Delaware, Ohio, an internationally respected ornithologist and 37-year faculty member at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away at his home on April 27, 2016. Dr. Burtt was born on April 22, 1948, in Waltham, Mass. In addition to his wife Pam, he is survived by children, Jeremy Bredon Burtt...

Apr 26, 2016

SCHAEFER

Lawrence “Larry” Karl Schaefer of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the age of

88. He was born on December 13, 1927, to parents Lawrence Schaefer and Genevieve Sitton Schaefer in

Cleveland, Ohio. After completing high school, he joined the United States Navy and then earned his

Apr 26, 2016

TILLEY

John Lewis Tilley, Sr. was born November 22, 1941 in Lockborne, Ohio.   He was raised in Lockborne by his parents, Homer and Dorothy Tilley.  Dorothy’s maiden name was Compton. John, Sr. was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Tilley.  Linda’s maiden name was Phillips.  Linda died in 2004.  He was also preceded in death by two...

Apr 23, 2016

Delmer George Lavely, 81, went to his heavenly home on April 23, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones after battling a short illness.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and gave him peace. Delmer was born to the late Harold Lavely and Edith Hardesty on August 15, 1934, in Columbus,...

Apr 23, 2016

NAGY

Diana Hager Nagy, 68, of Charleston, arrived in Heaven Sat. April 23, 2016. Born Oct. 24, 1947, in Peytona, WV. The daughter of the late Carl and Louise (Barker) Hager and a graduate of Sherman High School class of 1965 where she was a majorette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander...

Apr 22, 2016

SULLIVAN

Vera H. Sullivan, age 83, formerly of Wappingers Falls, died on Friday, April 22, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by all of her children and sons-in-law Jon and Kenneth. Born March 1, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey, Vera was the daughter of Harriet and Charles Koller, graduated from Clifford Scott High School in East Orange, NJ, and on May...

Apr 20, 2016

Linda L. (Granny) Miller on the evening of April 20, 2016, Linda passed away at Kobacker House a Hospice facility in Columbus, Ohio. Linda was 72. Linda was born in Canton, Ohio on September 16, 1943. She was the youngest child of Ural and June Sherman. Linda loved college basketball, especially Duke, dancing and beaches. She dreamed of becoming...

Apr 20, 2016

MISKO

Mary Elizabeth (Mizzie) Misko passed away early Wednesday morning, Apr. 20, 2016, after a long & hard battle withovarian cancer. She was an artist & free spirit who touched many lives. She is survived by her son Yuri Michael, her daughter Heather Marie; her mother, Patricia; her sister Marie & brother-in-law Todd, her nieces Delaney &...

Apr 19, 2016

TRENT

Linda S. Trent, age 63, April 19, 2016. at Doctor's West Hospital. Born December 25, 1952 to parents Melvin and Melissa Phillips in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by siblings Rose Phillips and Melvin Phillips; brother in law Don Campbell. Survived by children Renee Kloh, Danny Kloh, Kim & Ron Yoder, DJ Trent, Travis Trent, Melissa Trent and Donna Fay; 30 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Bob Phillips, Barb Campbell, Kathy...

Apr 15, 2016

STRAWSER

Richard Lee Strawser, 63, passed away on April 15, 2016. He was born March 20, 1953 to Kenneth Richard Strawser and Shirley Ester (Fenatemaker) Strawser. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; brothers, Mike and Steve; children, Ginger, Dustin, Kelly and Travis; grandchildren, Josh, Nate, Caleob, Tesla, Jacob, Bella and Gabe; as well as many more...

Apr 12, 2016

CAULLEY

James Franklin Caulley Sr., age 66, Tuesday April 12, 2016 in Columbus. Veteran of US Marines. Retired from Advance Automotive. He is survived by his wife of Linda; son James II (Christina); daughters Dawn (Nicholas) Franz & Jayme Ramirez; grandchildren Hunter, Gabbi, Daija & Jasmine; brothers Jack, Bert & Allen: sisters Sparkle, Brendia, Martha, Evelyn, Judy & Janet....

Apr 12, 2016

SCOTT

Catherine Agnes Watson Scott, born April 20, 1918. Died on April 12, 2016. Catherine was born and raised in New York City with one older brother and four sisters, she was the youngest. She met and married Jack Scott in NY City and they were married for 64 years. They lived a wonderful life...

Apr 11, 2016

VAN DYKE

Marilyn S. Van Dyke (Stiffler), 84, born October 7, 1931, arrived in Heaven on Monday, April 11, 2016.  Survived by loving husband Kenneth of 66 years, children Gary (Sandy), Becca Gueulette, Darrell (Penny), John (Michelle), Julie Krueger (Todd), Mike (Susan); 16 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.  Siblings John (Gladys), Mike, Harry (Sharon), Jeff (Carol),...