Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
George William Dakel
Oct 10, 2016
George W. "Bill" Dakel Age 88 died 10-10-16 Westerville, OH, formerly Tucson, AZ. Custom home builder and business owner. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie Call Dakel. Five beloved children: Douglas Dakel (Charlotte Dakel) Sarasota, FL, Pam Dakel Horwitz (Ron Horwitz) Scottsdale, AZ, Marilyn Adams, San Francisco, CA, Chris Dakel, Westerville, OH, Tom Dakel, Westerville. Proud Grandfather...

David Edward Cook
Oct 7, 2016
David Edward Cook II, 56, passed away October 7, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born May 14, 1960 to Darlene and David Edward Cook Sr., in Columbus, Ohio
David leaves behind to cherish his memory a son, David Edward Cook III; and a daughter Kathryn Cook-Crespo. He will be greatly missed by his friends...

Octaviano Castro
Sep 27, 2016
Octaviano Castro age 37, passed away Thursday, September 27 at Riverside Hospital.
A native of Daytor, TN he was the son of Octaviano Castro and Mary Ester.
Survivors include Children Levi Castro and Joseph Castro; and Brother Carlos Caudillo.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 2 at Edwards Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral...

Walter Scott Meadows
Sep 25, 2016
Walter Scott Meadows, 56, passed away Sunday September 25 2016 in Circleville, Ohio.
Walter was born Monday August 1, 1960 in Wellston, Ohio to Chester and Rhoda Meadows.
Walter is survived by his Wife Christiana K Meadows; Daughters Amanda Meadows and Kimberly Meadows; Step Children Christopher Hudson, David Hudson and Erica Hudson; Sisters Maggie Meadow,...
Eric Christopher Reshan
Sep 24, 2016
Eric Christopher Reshan was born November 5, 1974 and passed from this life Saturday September 24, 2016, age 41, at zusman hospice from a heart ailment.
Eric was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Edward and Betty Bubsy; Paternal Grandparents Steve Sr. and Mary E. Reshan; dearest mother Marti Busby; his loving partner of 21 years...

Daniel Howard Getridge
Sep 24, 2016
Daniel Howard Getridge, 62, passed away September 24, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
He was born January 27, 1954 in Ashland, PA to his father Francis Getridge and his mother Inez Getridge.
Daniel will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Jane Marie Nichols
Sep 22, 2016
Jane (Kinnison) Nichols, 73, of West Jefferson passed away September 22, 2016 in Columbus, OH. She was born February 19, 1943 in New Petersburg, Ohio to Carl L. and Nellie (Gray) Kinnison. She was a retired cashier. Jane is survived by one son, Jeffrey Ingels of Greenfield, and one daughter, Roxanna Atterberg of West Jefferson; two granddaughters, Nicole Smith...

Jerry Lee Langel
Sep 21, 2016
JERRY LEE LANGEL, 73, passed away Friday September 21
He was born April 25, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond and Dorothy Kitsmiller Langel.
He is Survived by eight Children; Jerry Morrison, Thomas Morrison, Jerryca Morrison, Mark Morrison, Kimberley Morrison, Billy Morrison, Tina Langel, Lori Langel, and Dustin Langel, a brother; Randy Langel,...
Rita Elaine Gilland
Sep 20, 2016
Rita Elaine Gilland, 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Rita was born Friday, September 13, 1963 in Columbus, OH to Charles and Norma Fairchild.
She is survived by two children; Kelly Mecum, Kayla Stephens, her mother Norma, four grandchildren: Shayla, Brayden "Buckeye Brady" AJ, Greyson and a host of family and friends.
...Janice Rae Douglas
Sep 19, 2016
Janice Rae Douglas, 78, passed away September 19, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
She was born August 11, 1938 in Akron, OH to Harvey Douglas and Josie Carter.
Janice is survived by her loving siblings: Sarah Frances Parrish, Ida Marie Herd, Ruth Yvonne Lockhart (James), and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is...

Louise Josephine Clark
Sep 18, 2016
Louise Josephine Clark, 64, passed away September 18, 2016 in Columbus, OH
She was born June 7, 1952 in Columbus, OH to John Henry Young and Mary Catherine Williams
She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Edward Clark Jr.; and her caring daughter, Monica Lunder
Louise will be greatly missed by her...

Yu-Fang Vaughan
Sep 16, 2016
Yu-Fang Vaughan, 54, passed away on September 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Yu-Fang was born March 5, 1962 in Taipei, Taiwan to Shi-Shui Chiu and Li-Mei Chang.
She is survived by her loving husband George Vaughan and will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family.
Trenia Marie Banner
Sep 16, 2016
Trenia Marie Banner, 63, passed away on September 16, 2016
Trenia was born February 20, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Thomas Carter and Lillamae Carter.
She is survived by: Children David Ford (Stephanie), Sheba Ford, David Stewart; Grandchildren Nevaeh, Neffertitti and December; Brothers Larry Carter and Edward Carter; Sisters Saunda Carter and Mary Dotch and...

Theresa Ann Perkins
Sep 13, 2016
Theresa Ann Perkins, 48, passed away September 13, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio
She was born February 8, 1968 in Michigan to the late James Charles and Aliene Maggard
She is survived by her two caring children Hugh Melvin Perkins III and Brittany Perkins (William Howard) both of Columbus, OH. Along with three grand-children; Leah Jade...

John Meredith King
Sep 11, 2016
JOHN MEREDITH KING, 32, passed away on Saturday September 11
He was born April 17, 1978 in Marion, IN
He is survived by a daughter, Kaylie Borghese, parents, Okey and Patty Showalter, and Siblings, Dawn and Shawn King.
A service will be held 6 PM Friday at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE,...

Frederick C Ruby
Sep 8, 2016
Frederick C. Ruby, 68, passed away Sept. 8, 2016 after a long illness. He is survived by his son, Ben Ruby and his wife, Andrea, and grandson, Kamren Ruby; granddaughter, Alexis Ruby; and sister, Sue Ann Rader of Lewisburg. There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

Joan Jones
Sep 8, 2016
JOAN JONES, 74, passed away on Sept 8 She was born January 16, 1935 in Charleston, WV to the late Harry Allene Hedrick Ramsey <P> She is preceded in death by husband, Ray T. Jones and a son, David <P> She is survived by Sons, William Pam, James Virginia, Richard Debbie, Roy Jean, Steven Donna, Robert, Donald, Ronald Heather...

Susan Morris-Snyder
Sep 2, 2016
Susan L Morris-Snyder, 62, passed away on September 02, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Susan was born July 13, 1954 in Uhrichsville, OH to Richard and Edna Morris.
She is survived by her loving husband Paul Snyder Jr and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

Robert Martin
Sep 1, 2016
ROBERT MARTIN, 62, passed away on Wednesday Sept 1
He was born October 17, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Tessie and Clyde Martin and served honorably in the US ARMY
He is survived by Sisters; Becky Tom Hunt, Lisa John Talbott, Children; Robert Sherri Martin, Pamela Kelley, 5 grandchildren, longtime girlfriend Ruby King,...

Donna Marie Hood
Aug 29, 2016
Hood, Donna Marie
June 1st, 1940 - August 29th 2013
Donna 73 passed peacefully from this life at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on August 29th after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family. Donna is survived by two children and spouses: Gretchen Roosevelt Duty and Robert...