Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Charles Luther Hodges
Sep 17, 2010
CHARLES LUTHER HODGES, 55, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2010
Charles was born on April 11, 1955 in Bellaire, Ohio to Buster Hodges and Carolyn A. Miner. He is survived by his father and mother, Children; James Robert Burdette Hodges, Joseph Charles Hodges; Dad Jim Goodrich; Siblings Charolette Swank Florida, Mark Hodges Columbus, Ohio, Buzz Hodges...

Valentina V. Vasilyeva
Sep 16, 2010
VALENTINA V. VASILYEVA, 57, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Westerville, Ohio.
Valentina was born on April 27, 1953 in Khabarovsk, Russia To Vitaliy Vlasov and Tatyana Vlasova. She is Survived by her children Edward G. Vasilyev, Elena G. Diaz, Anna G. Grether; Three sisters Galina, Larisa, Elena; Three Grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Arpad R. Abelovszky
Sep 16, 2010
ARPAD R ABELOVSZKY, 83, passed away on September 16, 2010
Born in Budapest, Hungary March 8, 1927, he achieved a Masters in Electrical Engineering before leaving Hungary in 1956 during the revolution. He lived in Switzerland until coming to America in 1967 working for G.E. and ITT.
Survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son, Attila; and...

Rececca Sue Elam
Sep 14, 2010
REBECCA SUE ELAM, 50, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Rebecca was born May 16, 1960 in Huntington, West Virginia to Charles V. Price and Sandra Thompson. She is surviced by her husband Sheldon Elam and brother Mark Price Christine. Rebecca is preceded by both of her parents.
Arrangements are Private per the family's...

Dorothy A. Richardson
Sep 12, 2010
Dorothy A. Richardson passed away on Sunday September 12, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born December 14, 1929 in Fredrick, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey H Richardson. Survivors include her daughters, Mari Richardson Ray, Janet Hendricks, Susan Yurcisin Glen, and Jennifer McGraw Ryan, her brother, Robert Kinsey and nine...

Sandra Jane Huff
Sep 11, 2010
SANDRA JANE HUFF ANDERSON ?Granny?, 64, passed away on Saturday September 11, 2010
She was born January 6, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Wilbert & Grace Mae Perdue Anderson.
She is survived by 5 children; Daniel Joseph Clark Jr., Richard Allen Clark Sr. Tonya Marie, Tonya Lynn Wilson, Kraig Scott Clark Sharon, Autumn...

Arwilla Huffman
Sep 9, 2010
Arwilla Huffman born August 4, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio passed away September 9, 2010 at Echo Manor. Arwilla was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Millie Mae Evans Wilson and two sons Mark Russell Grover and Toni Huffman. She is survived by 1 daughter, Crystal Mae Lambert, 2 brothers, Harold Evans Jr. of Columbus and Bobby Verna...

Tracy Amanda Dawn Wilson
Sep 3, 2010
TRACY AMANDA DAWN WILSON, 37, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2010
Tracy was born September 9, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to Richard Eugene Wilson and Diana Lynn Casto Wilson. She is survived by her son son Corey Jacob Wilson; and both of her parents.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements...

John Thomas Sorg
Sep 2, 2010
JOHN THOMAS SORG JR., 60, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010
John was born February 22, 1950 in Chatam, Ohio to John Thomas Sorg Sr. and Frances Pearl Dye. He is survived by his Daughter Monica and sister Nora E. Sorg. He is preceded by both of his parents, and three sisters Carol A. Sorg, Barbara...

Mark Cruz
Aug 27, 2010
MARK CRUZ, 49, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010
Mark was born July 20, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY to Rafael Cruz and Margaret Oark, walker. He is survived by his son Mark Cruz Jr; Brothr John Cruz and sister Christine Diaz.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards...

James Hershel Saling
Aug 26, 2010
JAMES HERSHEL SALING, 85, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010
James was born September 26, 1924 in Brownsville, KY to James Goodnight Saling. He is survived by his children Steven Saling and Sandra Saling Gastil; Siblings Henry, Ruby, Gladys, June, William, and Samuel; One Grandchild. He is preceded by both of his parents.
Arrangements...

Carrie Virgil Graves
Aug 25, 2010
Carrie Virgil Anderson Graves, affectionately known as ?Mother? and ?Ma Dear?, was born on April 1, 1917 in Farmville, Virginia to parents Charlie and Lelia Anderson. She departed this life on August 25, 2010 after a lengthy illness and loving care at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus Ohio. Growing up in West Virginia, Carrie spent her adult life here...

Keith P. Sinkovic
Aug 24, 2010
KEITH P. SINKOVIC, 56, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Keith was born November 6, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

John M. Walters
Aug 22, 2010
JOHN M. WALTERS, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010
John was born October 16, 1925 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Leon Walters and Grace Smith. He is survived by His Son Thomas M. Walters. Brother Leon Walters SR., MD , Sisters Grace Silcoto, TX, and Jean Wright NV, One Grandchild and One Great Grandchild. She is...

Betty Baker
Aug 21, 2010
BETTY J. BAKER, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010
Betty was born May 19, 1930 in Bulter Co, Oh to Edward Burns and Frannie Bolser. She is survived by her children Jean Baker and Jeff Baker AmandaTwo Grandchild and four Great Grandchildren. She is preceded by her husband, Clifford Baker and son, Carson Baker.
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Marilyn Denice Penn
Aug 9, 2010
MARILYN DENICE PENN, 51, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010
Marilyn was born on April 17, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York to Willie Moses and Gayther Braswell Revels. She is Survived by her mother, Step - Father Johnny Revels, Son, Archie Wallace, Two Brothers Johnny Ringo Jacqudine, Eric Revels Scott, Sister, Tracy Revels.
A...

William Darrell Hale
Aug 3, 2010
WILLIAM DARRELL HALE JR., 40, passed away on August 3, 2010 He was born June 29, 1970 in McDowell County, WV to William Sr. & Donzella Hughes Hale He is survived by 3 sons, Zachary, Andrew & Shelby, siblings Scinecia, Jakarta, and Kent A service will be held 3 PM Sunday at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166...

Clyde Lucas
Aug 3, 2010
CLYDE BUZ LUCAS, 77, passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2010, retired from Eastside Nursery. He was born June 14, 1933 in Denton, KY to the late Delmar & Lona Stanley Lucas Survived by his loving companions; Yogi & Toby and his wife Judy, Daughter; Julie Roese Seth, and eight siblings.
A service will be held 10...

Lori Lynne Tritt
Aug 3, 2010
LORI LYNNE TRITT, 51, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Lori was born March 17, 1959 in Fort Hnachvca, AZ to Donald Covert and Marsha Lape. She is survived by her parents husband Hershel Tritt, Daughter Elyssa Tritt, Son, Benjamin J. Tritt, and Grandson Nicholas Tritt. Sister Tammi Covert Wilson. Brothers Tracy, Todd, Michael, Patrick Covert,...

Helen L. Byrd
Aug 3, 2010
HELEN L. BYRD, 94, passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Helen was born on May 28, 1916 in Jackson, Ohio to Charles Ragland and Cecelia Washington. She is Survived by Siblings Charles Bvd. Ragland and Dorsine Ellis. She is Preceded in death by both of her parents and 7 brothers and sisters.
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