Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

John Fredrick Koetz
Jan 22, 2012
JOHN F. KOETZ JR., 66, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2012. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was born July 23, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John F Sr. and Nellie Pratt Koetz
He is survived by two sisters, Sandy Jerry Caylor, Donna Martin-Lee, five step children and grandchildren,...

Carl Earl Williamson
Jan 19, 2012
Carl Earl Williamson, Jr., age 27 was born on May 9, 1984 to Carl and Leslie Williamson and departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.
Carl had a talent and love for music and he dedicated his time to enjoying and raising his two young daughters.
Preceded in death by his...

James D. Manister
Jan 17, 2012
JAMES S MANISTER, passed away on January 17, 2012. He was born on July 17, 1933. Services are private per familys request.

Martin Jeffery Barnes
Jan 17, 2012
Martin Jeffery Barnes, 49, Passed away on January 17, 2012.
He was born on December 3, 1962 to Michael Joseph Barnes and Arlyss Kirkpatrick Maze.
He is survived by Nieces, Jennifer Nicole Martie, Allison Kay Martie, Cailynn Mikynzee Moore, and Delilah Jo Moore, Nephews Daniel Reed Shrigley amd Michael Shane Moore, Brother Dennis Lee Martie...

Monica M. Amma
Jan 15, 2012
Monica M. Amma, 68, passed away on January 15, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 5, 1943 in the county of Hungary to Frank Amma Sr. and Maria Eva Rittman.
She is survived by her children Lisa marie DeMasis Mark and Kristina Jean Virgin Joe; 11 Grandchildren; Brother Frank Amma Jr. and Sister Maria...

Kieran Cain
Jan 14, 2012
Kieran Cain, 47, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James McKinley Cain and Elizabeth Ann Silliman Payne. Survived by his wife, Bobbi Thompson Cain; sisters, Kanessa Ken Kramer, and Krista Lorenz Eichler; nieces Rebecca Eichler, McKinley and Kennedy Kramer; nephew Gabriel Eichler. He...

Sara Ellen Kaufman
Jan 12, 2012
Sara E. Kaufman, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 She was born March 13, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph and Julia Kumph Harrison.Survived by her children, Julia Jamie Southall, John Terri Kaufman, Scott Dawn Kaufman, Terri Sias, Jerri Lynn Jeff Ralph Rice, Sarina Jungi Aguilar, and Lamont Tabitha Dennison Kaufman; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Gregory W. Rawlin
Jan 11, 2012
RAWLIN W GREGORY, 53, passed away January 11, 2012 in COlumbus, Ohio.
He was born on August 11, 1958.
Services are private per familys request

Jerry R. Hatton
Jan 11, 2012
Jerry R Hatton, 76, passed away on January 11, 2012.
He was born on December 11, 1935 to Wayland Hatton and Ida Catherine.
Services are private per the family's request.

Ernest Stevenson
Jan 10, 2012
Ernest Stevenson, 74, passed away on January 10, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born on June 26, 1937 to Will Stevenson and Elnora Garrett in Huntington, West Virginia.
He is survived by his sons Ernest W. Stevenson 32, William J. Stevenson 17, Raymond Morgan 16, Devaughn Morgan 15, Dewaughn Morgan 15; Four Grandchildren; Sister,...

Susan Devone Lee
Jan 9, 2012
Susan D. Lee, 55, passed away on January 9, 2012 She was born September 13, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Herbert and Erma Wiley Lee
Survived by daughter, Kelli D. Lee; grandchildren, Vic-Kel D. Lee, Vic-Kayla M. Tucker and Vic-Kayzia M. Tucker; sister, Charlotte R. Jefferson; brother, Victor Lee; significant other, Allen Fairfax; favorite niece,...

Myrtle Emma McGinnis
Jan 6, 2012
Myrtle Emma McGinnis, 106, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Heartland Victoria Village.
She was born March 9, 1905 in West Union, Ohio to Charles Sopher and Lona Grayson Trotter Survived by children, Lydia McGinnis-Jefferson, Patty Carol McGinnis-Frazier and James McGinnis; several Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and other family members.
Preceded in death...

Allen Hugh Lloyd Brooks
Jan 6, 2012
Allen Hugh Lloyd Brooks, age 41, went to join in the eternal rest on January 6, 2012.
He is a graduate of Dublin High School, and attended Columbus State Community College. He was liked by many for his quick sense of humor and caring nature. Allen loved the outdoors, photography, and music. Allen is Preceeded in death...

Kathrine M. Davidson
Jan 6, 2012
Katherine M. Davidson, 60, passed away on January 6, 2012
She was born January 18, 1951 in Buskirk, KY to the late Abraham Lincoln and Alice D. Blankenship Looney Survived by her loving husband, Earl D.; sons, Rusty, Tony and Michael; daughters, Alice and Dolly; 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 6 sisters, many nieces and...

Anna Rose Finegan
Jan 5, 2012
Ann Finegan, 86, passed away on January 5, 2012 at OSU Medical Center.
She was born August 11, 1925 in Kentucky Survived by sons, Larry and Jim Stephanie Finegan; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Doyle, Bill, Bob and Garald Munnerlyn; sister, Joyce Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy.
A service will be held...

Jimmie Lee Ray
Jan 2, 2012
Jimmie Lee Ray, 63, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Edward Lee Ray and Wilma Boggs Castle He was retired from Columbus Steel. Survived by daughter, Carmen; sons, David and Matthew; mother; brothers, Clyde, Robert and Jeffery; sisters, Linda Sturkey, Pamela Necovski, and Janice McConaha...

Yvonne i. Allen
Dec 25, 2011
Yvonne L. Allen, 54, went to be with our Lord after a valiant struggle with cancer on December 25, 2011 in Columbus,OH She was born June 26, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ursell Summerlin and Carolyn Vinup Euriech Survived by her husband, Robert J. Allen; daughter, Kelly Recore; son, Dale Whitt; step-son, Shayne Allen; mother; sister, Darlene Kimball; brother,...

Ester May Hines
Dec 17, 2011
Esther May Hines, 98, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence.
She was born August 18, 1913 in Paswegin, SK, Canada to the late William Andrew and May Julia Burden Randle.
Survived by grandchildren she raised Roxanne Elie, Esther Elie and Cheryle Mason; 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and 38 great great...

Gwendolyn i. Brewer
Dec 17, 2011
GWENDOLYN I BREWER, 72, Passed away December 17, 2011.
She was born on January 7, 1939.
Services are private

John D. Malesky
Dec 16, 2011
JOHN D MALESKY, 64, Passed away on December 16, 2011. John was born on September 16, 1947 was born to Jack B Malesky and Josephine Teminsky. Services will be in Youngstown.