Obituaries Listing

Mary Ella Cantu

Mary Ella Cantu

Jan 7, 2025

Mary Ella Ryan Cantu departed this world on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born March 5, 1928 to Marie Donovan Ryan and Edward J. Ryan in Englewood, NJ. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her son Peter in 1977, her husband Jack Cantu in 1986, and her only sister Nan Dinkin in 2015. Mary was a devout...

Richard J. Toberen

Richard J. Toberen

Jan 5, 2025

Richard J. Toberen, age 86, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Claude and Dora Toberen, Dick was a graduate of Columbus South High School, Class of 1956. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Saratoga (CVA-60). Dick was a 32nd...

Kenneth R. Swanson

Kenneth R. Swanson

Dec 30, 2024

Kenneth Roy Swanson (Ken) died December 30, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. He was born to Hilda Salmen Swanson and Roy Walter Swanson in Ashtabula, Ohio on April 21, 1937. America’s Depression had a profound effect on Ken’s formative years. His work ethic developed early and by the time he was 10, he had a weekly paper route. During his high...

Sharon D. Gingerich

Sharon D. Gingerich

Dec 11, 2024

Sharon Gingerich, age 75, of Geauga County, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on March 14, 1949, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to Dorssie and Georgia McBride. Sharon was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She also worked at MD Realty in Middlefield, Ohio,...

Michael VanMeter

Michael VanMeter

Dec 8, 2024

Michael T. VanMeter, age 73, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on December 8, 2024 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1951 to the late Angus VanMeter and Delores Green in Columbus, Ohio.

Michael spent over 40 years working as a commercial electrician, project manager, and estimator. He had both his electrical and fire alarm license...

Patti Staats

Patti Staats

Nov 19, 2024

Patti Staats, age 64, of Plain city, passed away November 19, 2024. She was a devoted mother and wife. Patti is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Tracy, who were high school sweethearts and son Josh Staats. She had a career in the legal field but retired to raise Josh. She was fun loving and loved animals. Family...

Joan Hodge

Joan Hodge

Nov 13, 2024

Joan Church Hodge (73) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13. She will be greatly missed by her beloved and adoring husband, Larry Hodge, her daughter, Sarah Saneholtz (Mike Saneholtz), her son, Kevin Hodge (Rachel Morris), and her grandchildren Cole Saneholtz, Camden Saneholtz, Davis Gillett, and Keller Hodge. May God embrace her beautiful smile and loving energy, along...

Roberta Benner Scott

Roberta Benner Scott

Nov 11, 2024

Roberta Benner Scott, age 73, of Plain City, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024. She was born on December 15,1950 to Robert Benner II and Charlotte Forbes.

She was a former graduate of Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City, where her love for sports began. She excelled at softball, which led...

Mildred Thorpe

Mildred Thorpe

Nov 4, 2024

Mildred (Tiller) Thorpe of Hilliard passed away November 4 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Thorpe, son Matthew Thorpe, and sister Blanche (Tiller) Cox. She is survived by son Rick (Beth) Thorpe, daughter Kim (William) Murray, daughter-in-law Renee Thorpe, and grandchildren Andie Murray, Sam (Macey Heslet) Thorpe, Zeke (Katie) Thorpe, Lexi Thorpe,...

Timothy Ward

Timothy Ward

Oct 30, 2024

Timothy Arville Ward, 66, passed away on October 30, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1958, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and grew up in Delphos, Ohio, where his passion for astronomy began.

After graduating from high school, Tim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Skipjack. On one memorable occasion, when the...

Vivian Greene

Vivian Greene

Oct 28, 2024

Vivian Jean Greene, “Viv” age 99 gained her wings on October 28th, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by Husband Theodore Greene, Mother Edith Romeo (John Romeo), Father Vicola Gaudio and her 7 siblings (5 brother’s and 2 sister’s). Vivian was born June 7th, 1925, in Youngstown, Ohio. Survived by: Children: Michael D. (Karen)...

Jeffrey Joseph Barry

Jeffrey Joseph Barry

Oct 12, 2024

Jeffrey Joseph Barry, age 64, of Plain City, passed away October 12, 2024. Survived by wife Kimberly Barry, children Bryan, Jaclyn, Nicole, Jacob and Jeniffer, sisters Joni and Julie, 4 grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 24th from 2pm-3pm at TIDD FUNERAL HOME, PLAIN CITY/DUBLIN CHAPEL, Plain City, OH where a service will follow at 3 pm. 

Walter Anthony

Walter Anthony

Oct 12, 2024

Walter Robert Anthony (81) of Plain City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 following a short illness.

Son of Emory and Elizabeth Anthony, Walt was born in 1943 in Rochester, Pennsylvania and attended Warren Area high school.

After retirement, Walt spent his time visiting family, volunteering at church, playing games at the senior center, hunting, gardening (which he learned from...

Gerald E. Hunt, Jr.

Gerald E. Hunt, Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

Gerald E. Hunt, Jr., age 76, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Jerry was a proud U.S. Air Force combat veteran serving in Vietnam, a graduate of West High School Class of 1966, and a retired cabinet maker with the City of Columbus. He was an avid golfer with three holes-in-one, and he loved the Buckeyes. He was a friend...

Sarah Portman

Sarah Portman

Oct 8, 2024

Sarah Joann (Stewart) Portman, born September 21, 1953 in Harlan County, KY, passed away October 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents George Armstrong Custer Stewart and Burka Christine (Gibson) Stewart, loving husband of 43 years Carl Louis Portman, brothers Eddie Stewart and William Stewart, sisters Aline (Stewart) Pierce and Loretta (Stewart) Rose. Survived by daughter Kimberly Sue Portman Snyder,...

Elyse Latella

Elyse Latella

Oct 2, 2024

Elyse D Latella, 48, was born in Montclair New Jersey, currently of Hilliard Ohio, passed away after a very long battle with a rare Mitochondrial Disease. Elyse was born to Sandra D Latella (Thomas) and Frank Latella. She leaves behind her Father Frank Latella, Step Mother Beth Nall Latella, Mother Sandra D Thomas and Step Father George Thomas, brothers Jake...

Bryan Joseph Wojcik

Bryan Joseph Wojcik

Sep 18, 2024

Bryan Joseph Wojcik

April 29, 1971 – September 18, 2024

 Bryan Joseph Wojcik, age 53 of Dublin, Ohio was brought home to meet his Savior on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Dearborn, Michigan to parents John C. and Clelia J. Wojcik, he was a graduate of Dublin High School, Class of 1989.

He is preceded...

Miranda Burnham

Miranda Burnham

Sep 8, 2024

Miranda Lee Burnham fought the battle of her life for the past two years against the unspeakable monster of Appendix Cancer, sadly Cancer took its toll and Miranda lost her battle on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Until her last breath, she was the shining example of strength, courage, grace, and love throughout her fight. She was only 48 years old.

Miranda,...

Dessie (Dial) McDonald

Dessie (Dial) McDonald

Sep 5, 2024

Dessie McDonald, 77, of North Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2024 in OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 17, 1947 in Columbus, the daughter of Herbert and Dessie Dial, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George, and a sister, Jane Dial. 

Dessie and her husband, Don, have been dedicated partners...

Judith Ann (Mantor) Thompson

Judith Ann (Mantor) Thompson

Aug 29, 2024

Judith Ann “Judy” Thompson, age 86, of Carrington, North Dakota, formerly of Plain City, Ohio, met her Savior on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl W. and Julia E. Bickham, she was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1956. Judy worked for many years in...