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James Broughton
May 17, 2008
James H. "Jim" Broughton, 81, of Columbus, died May 17, 2008. Born January 17, 1927 in Ashland, KY. Preceded in death by his parents Williard and Isabelle Broughton and son Galen Broughton. Survived by Helen, his wife of 46 years; sons, Jeff (Trish) Broughton, Ed (Lori) Swanson and Darren Broughton; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Jim was a...

Vera Sweazy
May 12, 2008
Vera L. Mehl Sweazy, age 80, of Columbus, died May 12, 2008 at Manor Care Health Center in Westerville. Member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Graduate of Hamilton Township High School Class of 1946. Preceded in death by previous husband, James L. Mehl and son, James Michael Mehl. Survived by husband, Larry Sweazy; brother, George L. (Carolyn) Young of Groveport;...

Frederick Johnston
May 11, 2008
Frederick H. Johnston, age 55, of Columbus, died May 11, 2008. Worked for the City of Columbus, Fleet Management Division. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Wilma Johnston. Survived by wife of 34 years, Viola; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Stephanie Johnston; special granddaughter, Madison Lynn Johnston; many other relatives. Visitation Tuesday May 13, 2008 from 2-4 and...

Randal Hamilton
May 8, 2008
Randal "Randy" G. Hamilton, age 47, passed away May 8, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. Owner of Discount Towing. Preceded in death by father, Francis "Frank" Hamilton. Survived by his girlfriend, Bobbie Jo Siders and his mother, Flora "Flo" Hamilton; 3 children, Michele (Bill) Hamilton, Grant Hamilton, Brandy Hamilton and step-daughter, Brenda Siders; 2 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; many other...

Sally McCandlish
May 5, 2008
Sally L. Ferris McCandlish, age 78, of Columbus, died May 5, 2008 at First Community Health Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur Ferris and Gerald McCandlish; brother, Irvin "Bus" Brigner; sister, Wanna Elliott. Survived by daughter, Brenda Scholl of Columbus; son, Steven Ferris of Atlanta; grandchildren, Suzanne Scholl, Chris Ferris and Lindsey Ferris; sisters, June (Tom) Byers...

Estel Madden
May 2, 2008
Estel Eugene "Gene" Madden, age 51, of Lancaster died unexpectedly on Friday May 2, 2008 at his residence. Born April 17, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. Gene is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy K. (Manley) Madden; brother, Ervin Robinson; great-nephew, Jaedyn Joshua Nungester-Johnson and brother-in-law, Larry Foster. Survived by son, Justen Combs; father, Estel Madden; brother, Sonny (Kathy) Madden;...

Isabelle White
May 1, 2008
Isabelle A. White, age 75, died May 1, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Born in Sabina, Ohio and lived most of her life on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents Ray and Mary; sisters, Mary, Alberta, Elizabeth, and Audrey. Survived by husband Albert; children Bill (Katie), Doug (Carol),...

Karen Cassidy
Apr 27, 2008
Karen S. Cassidy, age 52, of Columbus, died April 27, 2008 at Kobacker House. Member and Past President of Hungarian Village Society. Attended First Community Church and retired from Ohio Dept. of Transportation. Preceded in death by birth mother, Mary Meyer; parents, Flo and Joe Cassidy. Survived by partner, Lea Pierce; children, Philip, Gregg and Jennifer; granddaughter, Georgia; brother,...
Jeremy Rice
Apr 19, 2008
Jeremy Rice, age 35, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away April 19, 2008. He was a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School where he was active in the choir and drama. He also attended Kent State University. For the past eight years he worked for Allstate Insurance in Hudson, OH. He is survived by his mother, Joan Zurcher of Harrisburg,...

Lester Maynard
Apr 18, 2008
Lester Henry Maynard, age 66, of Columbus, died April 18, 2008 at Scioto Community. Member of Southeast Lions Club. Retired from AEP after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Janet; daughter, Gina Hiles; parents, Taylor and Goldie Maynard; sister, Gloria Moore. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Claudia Maynard; grandson, Joshua Hiles; son-in-law, Michael Hiles;...

Lora Moore
Apr 18, 2008
Lora O. Moore, age 82, of Columbus, died April 18, 2008 at home. Preceded in death by husband, William E. Moore; great-grandchildren, Tristin, Travis and Trinity; 9 sisters, 2 brothers and 3 half-brothers. Survived by son, Wellman (Sandra) Moore of Logan; daughter, Barbara Marcum of Columbus; grandchildren, Sara Marcum, Robert Marcum, April Moore, John Moore and Kim Sharma; great-grandchildren,...

Gladys Watkins
Apr 17, 2008
Gladys M. Watkins, age 81, was called by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to join her husband of 56 years, Joseph W. Watkins and her daughter, Edith Ann (Watkins) Marcum, to participate in a Homecoming celebration in Heaven on April 17, 2008. It is her desire that her five surviving children, Frederick (Donna) Watkins, Daniel (Wilma) Watkins, Robert...

Angelena Silvia
Apr 16, 2008
Angelena (Stagaro) Silvia, age 75, died April 16, 2008 at Monterey Care Center where she resided for the past 6 years. Member of Fraternal Order of Eagle on Parsons Avenue. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Silvia; brothers, Jimmy and Tommy Strigaro and sister, Donna Griffith. Survived by sister, Josephine Early of Columbus and many nieces, nephews and cousins....

Marjorie Rieser
Apr 14, 2008
Marjorie "Marge" Rieser, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, graduated on to Glory on April 14, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East. Former member of Livingston United Methodist Church, Redeemer?s on Courtright and New Hope Assembly of God, Mustard Seed Ministries and SERS. Involved with Child Evangelism Teaching Good News Clubs. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII; Lifetime member of American Legion Southway...

Edward Oberkonz
Apr 13, 2008
Edward Oberkonz, age 90 of Columbus, died April 13, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. U.S. Army Veteran, WWII. Member of American Legion Post No. 239 (Worthington). Retired from Columbus Public Schools after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Frieda Oberkonz; brothers, Otto and George; sisters, Frieda Oberkonz, Mildred Henry and Lucille Youngman. Survived by...

Dorothy Whitacre
Apr 12, 2008
Dorothy L. Whitacre, age 94, of Columbus, died on April 12, 2008, also the date of her birth. Former owner of Whitacre Flowers. Former member of Southeast Lions Auxiliary and also a member of the former South United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Louis E. Whitacre. Survived by children, John (Caroline) Whitacre of Columbus, Thomas (Linda) Whitacre...

Ruth Kleinline
Apr 11, 2008
Ruth M. Kleinline, age 88, of Columbus, died April 11, 2008 at Winchester Place. Member of Good Shepherd Community Church. Preceded in death by husband, Forrest Kleinline. Survived by children, Fred (Dottie) Kleinline of Naples, FL., Ronald "Jake" Kleinline of Amanda, Oh., and Linda Bowling of Columbus; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Jerry Mullen. Family will...

Andrew Remak
Apr 10, 2008
Andrew Remak, age 89, died April 10, 2008 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's. Retired from the Columbus Athletic Club after 20 years of service. Beloved husband of Margaret who preceded him in death in 1995 and also preceded in death by step-son, Steven Mulisano. Survived by step-sons, Michael (Pat) Mulisano of Dayton and Thomas (Andrea) Mulisano of Westerville; many...

Inge Steele
Apr 10, 2008
Inge Steele passed away at home on April 10, 2008. Born in Numberg, Germany, she has made her home for over 50 years in Whitehall. Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bob Steele, a WWII veteran, retired from DCSC. She is survived by her much loved son, Luke Steele and daughter, Debbie. Also survived by grandchildren, Hans, Jessica,...
Dorothy Rutledge
Apr 9, 2008
Dorothy A. Rutledge, 78, of Columbus, passed away suddenly Wednesday April 9, 2008. Born October 29, 1929 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Preceded in death by husband, James, sons, Ronald and Jerry and grandson, Quinn. Survived by sisters, Betty Warwick and Jackie Robinson; sons, David and James Rutledge; daughters, Kathy Jankowski...