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Richard O'Connor Obituary

O'CONNOR Richard Kevin O'Connor, age 55, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Member Whitehall Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife, Linda O'Connor; mother, Wanda O'Connor; daughter, Kelly (Hubert) Johnston; grandchildren, Riley and Kendall Johnston; brothers, Casey (Jeff) O'Connor and Brian (Joyce) O'Connor; sister, Sharon (Mike) Bosworth; aunt, Helen O'Connor; sisters-in-law, Chris (Bill) Payne and Robbie (Rodger) Thacker; brother-in-law, Don Ball; mother-in-law, Louise Ball; loving faithful companions, Reilly, Shaun, Quinn, Brady; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceded in death by father Richard O'Connor. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where funeral service will be held Friday 11 a.m. Father William H. DeVille officiating. Prayer service Thursday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice. www.evansfuneralhome.net. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2008.

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Jim and Lisa Kendrick (Sensenbaugh)

October 31, 2008

To the O'Conner Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that we are thinking about you.

Rita Hughes

October 31, 2008

Linda
Prayers and well wishes to help you through this most difficult time. May GOD bless you and your family.

Shereika Peaks

October 30, 2008

Linda,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the good memories and love you shared. Through the tears and pain something beautiful remains. I know how it feels to lose someone you dearly love... Time will ease the pain. God, Family and Friends will help see you through this difficult time.

charlie english

October 30, 2008

Hi linda, My prayers are with you and the family . But he is in a better place, and hes not suffering anymore he will always still be with you. he loved you. and I know you loved him
God always takes the beatiful flower and that he was.

Tina Stout-Scott

October 30, 2008

Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Tina, Adam, Valerie, & Preston

Nina Coy

October 30, 2008

Sharon and Michael, My thoughts are with you.

Jane Zeisler

October 30, 2008

Linda and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May god bless you and guide you through this difficult time.

Danna Blackburn

October 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Linda. Trust that Kevin is no longer suffering and is in a MUCH better place. Trust also that God WILL get you through this.

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