Carraher Steven J. Carraher, age 53, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Graduate of The Ohio State University majoring in finance and real estate where he was an Alumni and former member of the Men's Gymnastics Team. He was employed by Lexur Appraisal Services and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Steve was a devoted father who enjoyed attending his children's sporting events and did anything his children wanted him to do. Preceded in death by parents John B. and Carol Carraher and niece Katie Sheets. Survived by loving wife of 30 years, Karen; children, Amanda and David; sisters, Connie (V.J.) Dionisio, LeeAnne (Rick) Sheets and Patti Jean (Keith) Reichman; nieces and nephews, Lyndsay and Nick Dionisio, Chris and Carolyn Reichman, Davis and Carter Sheets; loving canine, Cassie; best friends, Stuart Claussen, Patrick Dent, Jim Bartley and numerous others. Family will receive friends Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026, where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday. In keeping with Steve's wishes, cremation will follow after services. www.tiddfuneralservice.com
Published in The Columbus Dispatch from February 1 to February 2, 2013
