Obituaries

Jeffrey Fairbanks

Feb 9, 2020

Jeffrey Lee (Jeff) Fairbanks passed away February 9, 2020 at his residence.  He was 58.  Jeff was born April 9, 1961 in Columbus.  He was a member of the Groveport-Madison High School class of 1979.  He held several positions during his working career including those of warehouse worker/warehouse manager at The Living Room/Sofa Express in Columbus, a roofer in...

Robert Kruger

Feb 7, 2020

Robert Kruger, 54, died February 7th, 2020 at his home in Columbus, Ohio, after an illness.

Rob was born on May 3rd, 1965 in Streator, Il to Jeanne and Elmer Kruger. He married Diana Kruger (Fairall) on September 24, 1994. In his spare time he enjoyed seeing movies and working in his yard. He is survived by...

Steven Clark

Feb 6, 2020

Steven Perry Clark, 64, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Ashland Kentucky. He was born on April 23, 1955 to Thelma Chambers in Columbus Ohio.

Steve enjoyed three main things in his life. His first love has always been spending time and traveling with his Daughter Cynthia Clark, being a part of Buckeye Nation, and...

Harley Miller

Feb 6, 2020

Harley Preston Miller age 83 passed away Thursday Feb.6th 2020 in Columbus,Ohio. Born May 15th 1936 in Waverly, Ohio. Veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Retired after 25 years  from Leibert Corp  Delaware,Ohio.

Preceded in death by wife Carol, parents Harley and Gladys (Benson) Miller and 9 brothers and sisters.

Survived by son...

Howard Graves

Feb 5, 2020

Howard Burt Graves, age 95, passed away on February 5, 2020. Born May 10, 1924, in Rome, New York, son of the late Howard and Ernestine Graves. Howard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Along with his wife, Mary (deceased), Howard raised their seven children in Beechwold, where for years had his insurance agency. Howard was a proud...

Luana Cunningham

Feb 4, 2020

Luana (Lani) Cunningham, age 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020. She was born on October 4, 1937, to parents Edward W. Zipf and Elizabeth M. Weber in Galion, Ohio. Her colorful personality and warming smile will be missed by everyone she encountered.

Lani is preceded in death by her father Edward W....

Joseph Buza

Feb 3, 2020

Joseph Alexander Buza, age 82, of Canal Winchester, passed away on February 3, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1937 to parents Victor and Loretta Buza in Barton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Nancy H. Buza, and many loved ones and friends.

At this time the services are still being planned and will be...

DeAnna Carone

Feb 2, 2020

DeAnna Renee Carone (formerly Donna (Graggs) Stewart), 63, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at  Kobacker House after a brief but stoic battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH and a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School. She had a streak of creativity which she liked to express in poetry, sketches, and knitting. She also...

Linda Brentlinger

Feb 2, 2020

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Linda Lee Brentlinger 2-23-1950 went to be with the Lord 2-2-2020. Preceded in death by parents Jason and Ruth Brentlinger. Survived by siblings Jeffrey L. Brentlinger (Janey), Marsha Coen (Jim) and Sandee Brentlinger. Nieces Angie Willis (Robby), Ron Carpenter II (Laura), Jessica Carpenter (Anthony). Great nieces Jessica Carpenter, Diana Carpenter, Amber Carpenter, Hailey Carpenter, Ally  Willis. Great nephews...

Judith Rayburn

Jan 31, 2020

Judith Ann Rayburn, 75 died peacefully at Otterbein Gahanna Senior Life Neighborhood on January 31, 2020

Born in Columbus on April 4th, 1944

Preceded in death by her parents Forrest Raduege and Marion Wetzel

She enjoyed the outdoors, reading, animals and her beloved horse Connie

Beth Hoskins

Jan 31, 2020

Beth Marlene Hoskins was the mother of three boys, Charles, Alex, and Daniel Hoskins.

She was loved by those who knew her. She was an immeasurable influence on anyone she got to know, always a gracious host to friends, and stood up for those who had been wronged. She was always offering food and beverage to anyone...

Melissa Frazier Murphy

Jan 30, 2020

Melissa Ann Frazier Murphy, 57, passed away January 30, 2020 at 11:41pm at Ohio State University East Hospital- Wexler Center.  The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at ICU- Ohio State University East Hospital- Wexler Center for their kind and loving souls and their medical wisdom while nursing and doctoring Melissa.

She was born March 2,...

Leslie Ivory

Jan 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, Leslie Dyann Ivory was called back to the Presence. Leslie was born on May 2, 1973, a birth she shared with her twin sister Laura. She attended Broadleigh Elementary School and Mohawk Middle School. In 1991 she graduated from West High School. In 1998 Leslie was blessed with the birth of twin sons, one of...

Wilma Dugan

Jan 28, 2020

Wilma J. Dugan (Harding), 89, born November 6, 1930 was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday January 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Donald E. Dugan. Survived by her children David Dugan, Linda Louden (David), Patricia Frison; 7 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Preceded in...

Theodore Hatzo III

Jan 28, 2020

Theodore “Skip” Hatzo III, age 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 28, 2020. Skip was a lifelong resident of Columbus, who worked as a clerk and retired from the Columbus Municipal Courts. He enjoyed spending his time riding motorcycles, fishing for bass, spending time with his dogs, doting on his grandchildren, and he especially loved his lunch...

Anderson West

Jan 27, 2020

Anderson West (Sunrise) July 27, 1943 ~ (Sunset) January 27, 2020

Anderson West, born July 27, 1943 to Rubin and Geneva West passed away January 27, 2020.  He graduated from Grove City High School.  Anderson was a proud Army Veteran with the desire to have a military home going.  He was also known as Sonny to those...

Cecil Gilyard

Jan 25, 2020

Apostle Cecil W. Gilyard, was born October 18, 1952 in Richtex South Carolina, to James E. Gilyard Sr. and Mae Belle Gilyard. He departed his earthly home on January 25, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. He was educated in Fairfield County Schools, where he was a graduate of McCrorey-Liston. Apostle Gilyard received his call into the ministry in the early...

Devon Johnson

Jan 25, 2020

Devon C Johnson, 38, ended her journey on January 25, 2020, with her family by her side. After fighting many complicated health battles. I will not say that she lost her fight. No, she fought to the end and has crossed the finish line into our mother’s open arms in Heaven.

Devon joined the world September 25,...

Starlet Wilson

Jan 24, 2020

The family of Starlet Shanae Wilson regrets to inform you of her sudden passing in the early morning hours of January 24th, 2020. Starlet, known in life as “Star”, left this world peacefully & with the presence of Christ the Savior in her heart. Starlet became a member of Praise Temple, where she was a member of the children’s...

Denice Koslow

Jan 24, 2020

Denice Sales Koslow, age 69, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio after succumbing to a terminal lung disease.  It would be wrong to say that Denice lost her battle. This strong and extremely loving yet stubborn Texas lady never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she got, she...