Jul 19, 2015

John E. Crockett ("the Grass Man"), 86, passed away July 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Nancy Crockett; sisters, Francis Salyers and Jessie Mullaney; and brother, Earnest Crockett. Survived by wife, Virgie Crockett; son, Jack (Deanna) Crockett; sister, Mary Smith; and favorite buddy, Penny. John worked at 3M for 21 years. He loved riding his...

Jul 19, 2015

Joseph E. Nickolas, Jr., 83, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. Joe was born in Queens, NY on January 11, 1932, and is survived by his wife, Jean and her three children; sister-in-law, Karen; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joe served in the US Navy during the Korean War. At his request, there will be no services. Inurnment will be...

Jul 19, 2015

Jordan G. Kareklas, 86 of Columbus, passed away at The Kobacker House on July 19, 2015. Born on September 16, 1928 to the late George and Stamatia (Zografos) Kareklas in Rhodes, Greece, immigrated to the United States in 1948, where he first met his father and settled in Farrell, PA. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as...

Jul 19, 2015

Elnora Jane Lightle passed peacefully on July 19, 2015 while at Winchester Place for rehabilitation. She was born July 13, 1937 in Washington Court House to John and Effie Wightman who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband of 49 years Vernon Lightle; nine brothers and three sisters. She is survived by children Kevin (Lisa), Bruce,...

Jul 19, 2015

Beverly J. Morgan 70 of Hilliard passed on July 19, 2015. She was born December 16, 1944 in Dearborn MI to Arthur and Evelyn Rodeback who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by 4 siblings Betty Johnson, Bonnie Hartford, Bernadine Clark, and Harold Rodeback. Survivors include her husband of 52 years James "Jim"; daughter Elizabeth (Ronald) Maby; grandchild...

Jul 18, 2015

Willeen Elizabeth (Griffith) Fraker born June 2, 1931, the only child of William & Verna Bretz, passed away on July 18, 2015. Willeen graduated from West High School and Otterbein College, married Floyd Griffith and together raised seven children. She retired after 30 years teaching in the Johnstown-Monroe Local School District. As a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of...

Jul 18, 2015

Carol Meyer, age 71, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born to the late Adrian Valentine and Margaret Valentine on October 23, 1944. Family and friends were Carol's passion and delight. She loved all the time she spent with her family. She loved to host bon fires, OSU parties and pool parties with her family and friends....

Jul 17, 2015

Mary L. King – Sunrise 08/10/1913 and Sunset 07/17/2015. Member of Original Glorious Church of God in Christ. Devoted wife of Ernest King for 65 years. Preceded in death by husband Ernest King, Parents Charlie & Lelia Anderson, Brother Calvin Anderson, sisters-Irene Conley, Carrie Graves & Rosalie Carrington, and Daughter- Barbara Mack. Mary leaves to cherish her memory sister Ella...

Jul 17, 2015

Eleanor Alban Reckley May 6, 1927 - July 17, 2015. Eleanor Alban Reckley, lover of birds and of all life's simple pleasures, suffered a massive stroke on July 6th and left us in body only on July 17th. A 30-year plus retiree of OSURF, Eleanor continued to serve the Columbus community for an additional 15-year period with SCORE after that...

Jul 17, 2015

Penny Sue Ward 50 of Grove City passed on Friday July 17, 2015. She was born February 28, 1965 in Columbus to Donald and Janice Edwards who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband Bryan Ward; daughter Andrea (Jean' Phillipe) Ward-Sanchez; and son Anthony Ward.Visitation will be held from 4 to 8PM Tuesday July 21,2015 at Newcomer Funeral...

Jul 14, 2015

Jul 14, 2015

Phyllis Box-Burr, 73, of Grove City, OH passed away on July 14, 2015. She was born on May 29, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walton and Margaret Eden and husband, Patrick Burr. Surviving family includes children, Wayne Box, Patricia Box-Motes and Robert (Mary) Box; grandchildren, Chad (Amanda) Angel, John Angel, Nathan (Kasey) Angel, Samantha (Randy) McCaffery,...

Jul 14, 2015

Lester A. Meier 80 of Columbus passed on July 14, 2015. Preceded by his parents Lester and Ella Mae Meier, daughter Kathleen. Survivors include his wife Margaret "Peg"; children Michael, Margaret, and Daniel (Michelle); 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Friday July 17 at Newcomer Funeral Home SW 3393 Broadway Grove City. Funeral services will...

Jul 14, 2015

Ileane (Lee) Hughes, 84 of Columbus, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on July 14, 2015. Born on June 17, 1931 to the late Adolph and Sally (Paul) Weiss in Brooklyn, NY. Survived by children Michael S. Andreoli of Las Vegas, Cathy Creamer Wurster of Columbus and Charles C. Creamer of Olympia, WA, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in...

Jul 14, 2015

JoAnn Carol Darst, 72, of Columbus, OH, passed away on July 14, 2015. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on December 31, 1942. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Johnston. Surviving family includes grandchildren, Robert Johnston, Trisha (Chuck)Irvin, great-granddaughter, Paige Johnston. Per her wishes cremation will take place. Please leave a message for the family...

Jul 14, 2015

Leonard "Craig" Stevens, 65, passed away July 14, 2015 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert Lee and Audrey Faye Stevens. Craig is survived by his wife, MaryJo; sons, David and Daniel and granddaughters, KarLee, Alyssa and Emily. A special thank you to his extended family and friends for all of their help during...

Jul 13, 2015

God took his Angel, Terry L. Pugh 50 of Reynoldsburg, home on July 13, 2015. Terry was born August 28, 1964 in Parkersburg, WV to Carl W. "Bill" and Donna Pugh. His mother preceded him in death just three years ago. Survivors include his wife Michelle; 3 children Ryan (Sarah) Gooden of Groveport, Ohio, Paige Gooden-Pugh of Groveport Ohio, and...

Jul 13, 2015

Dallas Hunt, infant daughter of Cornelius "Man Man" Hunt and Roshawna "Fatty" Harrington passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She was born June 25, 2015 in Columbus. In addition to her parents, Dallas is survived by her sisters, Ca'Myha Nelms and Jayonna Hunt; brothers, Jordan Harrington, De'My Nelms and Cornelius Hunt Jr.; grandparents, Lori Marbury, Guy...

Jul 13, 2015

Robert J. Bell, 74 of Westerville, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on July 13, 2015. Born on August 10, 1940 to the late Joseph and Isal (Huber) Bell in Columbus, OH. Robert worked for Ohio Malleable, Nestle, and retired from Kinetic Noise Control. Survived by wife of 52 years Vera Loraine (May) Bell, son Kevin...

Jul 13, 2015