Obituaries

Carol Ann Kramer

Carol Ann Kramer

Feb 5, 2009

Kramer Carol Ann (nee VanArsdale) beloved wife of Kenneth E. Kramer for over 56 years. Loving mother of Jody (Rick) Kugele, Jan (David) Shields, Craig (Julie) Kramer, Kevin (Diana) Kramer, Karen Kramer and Kristin (Fidel) DeFreitas, cherished grandmother of Kathleen, Will, Ryan, Kevin, Chelsea, Mark, Hannah, Mitch, Jeff, Carley, Morgan, Eric, Elle, Ariana and Griffin and great-grandmother of Danielle. Dear...

Ballard F. CLARK

Ballard F. CLARK

Jan 30, 2009

CLARK, Ballard F. Loving father of Curtis (Barbara) Clark, Gay (Steve) Vincent, Beverly ( Larry) Brafford and the late Stephen Clark. Dear brother of Bula Masingale, Dora Clark and the late Oble, Ruble, Odell, Donald, Dallas, Allard Clark and the late Eula Garrett. Son of the late Curtis and Orpha Easterly Clark. Also loved by twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and...

Theordore M. "Ted" Gay

Theordore M. "Ted" Gay

Jan 28, 2009

GAY, Theodore A"TedA" M, beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Lee Gay (nee Carroll), loving father of Theodore M. Gay, Melanie Everhart, Julie Beck and Jennifer (Thomas) Ekardt, dear brother of Florence Giaccio, Robert (Elizabeth) Gay, Ruth Ludwig and Richard (Barbara) Gay, also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ted was first Worshipful Master in 1972 for Delhi...

Jeanette "Jerry" Babst (nee Gilhart)

Jeanette "Jerry" Babst (nee Gilhart)

Jan 27, 2009

BABST, Jeanette "Jerry" (nee Gilhart), loving wife of Roy R. Babst of 66 years, beloved mother of Sandra Myers and the late Kathleen Jones, cherished grandmother of Walter Myers, Stacy Tenoever and Matthew Jones, dear mother-in-law of Richard Jon es, also survived by her numerous friends from her 25 years of service at McAlpin's. Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Age 89...

Eleanor Diers

Eleanor Diers

Jan 27, 2009

DIERS, Eleanor "Elle" (nee Gromen) of Green Township, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Nelson C. Diers. Elle was active in the Senior Olympics, having earned over 180 medals. She is in the Ohio Senior Olympic Hall of Fame. She was a devoted mother to...

Diane C Dunham

Diane C Dunham

Jan 26, 2009

DUNHAM, Diane C., beloved wife of Marty M. Dunham, devoted mother of Jason (Tracy) and Matthew Dunham and Melissa (Kevin) Rice, cherished grandmother of Lilly Diane Rice, Ruby Grace Marie Dunham, loving daughter of Dorothy Schuster Ruby and the late Robert Ruby, dear sister of Robin (Lindsay) Smallidge, Susan and Chris Ruby, also survived by many nieces, nephews and good...

Charles L. Tobin

Charles L. Tobin

Jan 25, 2009

TOBIN, Charles L.,beloved huband of Harlene Groppenbecker Tobin, loving father of Steve Tobin, Cindy Frazier and Greg (Shelley) Tobin, cherished granfather of Megan (Michael) Leanva, James Williams, Justin and Tori Tobin, and great-grandfather of Tyler, Lane and Bristol. Died January 25, 2009. Age 75 years. Visitation Thursday from 6 - 8 PM and Funeral Service Friday at 11:30 AM at...

Frank Bakes

Frank Bakes

Jan 24, 2009

BAKES Frank, 83, died January 24, 2009. Frank was born in Billed, Romania. After much hardship, he immigrated to the U.S. He proudly became a citizen, learned a trade and became certified as a Master Plumber in Ohio and KY. Frank is survived by his devoted wife Therese [nee Stillebauer] of 55 years. Loving father of Linda [Bob] Igel and...

Alice Beck

Alice Beck

Jan 22, 2009

BECK, Alice (nee Eberle), beloved wife of the late John L. Beck, devoted mother of Nancy Kreimer and Tim (Kim) Beck, cherished grandmother of Joe Beck, Katie Kreimer, Erica Beck and Tim Kreimer, adoring great-grandmother of Mason and Ava Beck. Thursday, January 22, 2009, in Columbus, OH. Age 85 years. Visitation Monday from 11 AM until time of funeral service...

Dellon Clark

Dellon Clark

Jan 22, 2009

Clark, Dellon, beloved wife of the late Kyle Clark, devoted mother of Ederine (Art) Ruberg, Kyle Jr. (Florence), Ray (Margaret) and Carl (Betty) Clark, also survived by eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchldren. Passed on January 22, 2009 at age 99 years. Friends are invited to a visitation Tuesday from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 1PM...

Harlus "Lee" McBeath

Harlus "Lee" McBeath

Jan 19, 2009

MCBEATH, Harlus L. "Lee," devoted father of David (Lois), James (Robin) and Darin (Amy) McBeath, Jill Brown, Chris (Carmen) McBeath and Heather (Tim) Holbrook, cherished grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, dear brother of Lucille Lipps, Una Henson, Dugan, Marckesano, Walter McBeath and the late Phyllis Ester, loving son of Patrie and the late Vernon McBeath. Monday, January 19,...

Jerome "Eugene" Topicz

Jerome "Eugene" Topicz

Jan 10, 2009

TOPICZ, Jerome "Eugene," devoted father of Shannon (Bobby) Topicz-Rouse, Tyler Topicz, Tara Brodbeck,Nicole Brodbeck, Tiffany and Brittany McQueary, cherished grandfather of Hannah, Brooke, Jeremy, Caden, Bobby, DeJay and the late Ashley, dear brother of Louis, Paul and John Wayne Topicz,Tina and Debbie Sue. Companion of the late Darlene McQueary and former husband of Colleen Topicz. Peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2009....

Martha C. "Marty" Sorg

Martha C. "Marty" Sorg

Jan 9, 2009

SORG, Martha C. "Marty," mother of Betty Higgins, Ann (Don) Osterfeld and Jim Iut, also survived by 21 grandchildren. Friday, January 9, 2009, in Ft. Myers, FL. Age 93 years. Visitation Friday from 10 AM until time of Funeral Service at !1 AM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Washington UCC Food Ministry,...

Virginia L. Burke

Virginia L. Burke

Jan 9, 2009

BURKE, Virgnia L. (nee Lee), beloved wife of the late Travis E. Burke, devoted mother of Tom (Jackie) Burke, Traman Burke and Terry (Linda) Burke, cherished grandmother of Tracie, Traman A., Travis E., Tyler and Griffin Burke, adoring great-grandmother of Shaun Hogeback, Emilee, Seth and Claire Burke. Friday, January 9, 2009. Age 87 years. Visitation Tuesday from 10:30 AM until...

Joanne B. Riehle

Joanne B. Riehle

Jan 7, 2009

RIEHLE, Joanne B. (nee Romaniak), loving wife of Robert Riehle, beloved daughter of Al and Rosemary Romaniak, dear sister of the late Douglas Romaniak. Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Age 60 years. Friends are invited to a visitation Monday from 12 Noon until time of Blessing Service at 1 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue,...

John F Laurent

John F Laurent

Jan 6, 2009

Laurent, John F. devoted husband of Nancy Laurent (nee Combs) beloved father of Debra (Andrew) Bill and Mark Robert Laurent, cherished grandfather of Lauren Crain, Jeffrey and Michael Bill, dear brother of Anna Mae Love and 3 late brothers and 3 late sisters, also survived by many loving nieces , nephews and friends. Tuesday January 6, 2009 Age 76 years....

George L Rebennack

George L Rebennack

Jan 6, 2009

REBENNACK, George L, beloved husband of Helen Rebennack (nee Boimann), loving father of Den (Barb) Rebennack and Pat (Tom) Simmons, cherished grandfather of five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Tuesday, January 06, 2009. Visitation Friday from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 1 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue, 45238.

Thelma Nourtsis

Thelma Nourtsis

Jan 2, 2009

NOURTSIS, Thelma (nee Markos), devoted wife of the late Lazaros Nourtsis, loving mother of Ezmine (Sam) Beltsos, Sam (Alexandra) Nourtsis and Steve (Cindy) Nourtsis, beloved grandmother of Steve, Paul, Chris, Tammy, Christine, Lee, Stefanie, Toni, Katie and 21 great-grandchildren, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Friday, January 2, 2009. Age 94 years. Visitation 12 Noon Monday followed...

Katherine "Kitty" Farmer

Katherine "Kitty" Farmer

Jan 1, 2009

FARMER, Katherine "Kitty" (nee Warman), loving mother of Terry (Mike) Camele, Paul (Carey) and David Farmer, grandmother of A.J. Thompson, Kathryn (Eric) Wesley, Andrew and Anna Camele, Morgan Day, Zachery, Spencer, Carson, Marcella and Rebecca Farmer, great-grandmother of Olivia, dear sister of Jim Gourley and the late Bradley Warman, also survived by nieces and nephews. Thursday, January 1, 2009. Age...

Asa C. Allen

Asa C. Allen

Dec 31, 2008

ALLEN, Asa C., beloved husband of the late Marie Holtz Allen, father of Larry, Steve and Joe Allen, Sharon Race Day, stepfather of Donna Reid, Arlene Falck and the late Michael Bales and Earl Merriman, also survived by eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, brother of Mildred and Dorothy. Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Age 85 years. Visitation Sunday from 6 to...