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Nikola Taneff Obituary

Taneff Nikola Taneff died in the comfort of his residence on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was born November 3, 1937 in the village of Pero, Lake Prespa, in the country of Macedonia to the late Eftim and Boja Taneff. He is survived by his wife, Ruza Taneff; as well as his children, Thomas (Kimberly) Taneff, Steve (Adrienne) Taneff, Nikolina (Christian) Weaver, and Linda (Rocky) DeStefano; his grandchildren, Lt. Blake Taneff, L.Cpl. Evan Taneff, Lily, Kathryn and Olivia Taneff, Christian, Jackson and Matthew Weaver, Vinny and Elizabeth DeStefano; and his brother, Vlade Taneff. Visitation will be held at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 East Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Saint Mary Macedonian Orthodox Church, 400 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. with Reverend Dusko Gorgievski officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary Macedonian Orthodox Church. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15, 2016.

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Todd Price

December 16, 2016

Rosie, Tommy, Steve, Nikki and Linda: I had the opportunity to know Nick a little bit over the past 30 years. He was such a great husband and father and you all are so lucky to have him. He will be missed greatly, but he is in a better place now and feeling no pain.

Todd

lynda Schiff

December 16, 2016

I had the great opportunity to meet Mr. Taneff close to 30 yeqrs ago. He and his dear wife had instilled high values, hard work ethic,upstanding manners in their children. My good friend Tommy is a testament of their love, devotion and commitment. May he rest in please. Baruch Hashem, Lynda Schiff

December 13, 2016

Steve and Adrienne, Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family at this time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Heffners

Beto Rabello

December 13, 2016

He is with God, surrounded by all love emanated by his friends and family.

Annette Lee

December 12, 2016

With love and prayers to Adrienne & Steve and all of the extended Taneff family.

Tim McKee

December 12, 2016

Mrs Taneff, Tom, Steve and the whole Taneff family, my sincere condolences. I remember your father quite well. He would give us rides everywhere. He was a very nice man. Take care all of you. Tim McKee Dover, NH

December 12, 2016

My deepest condolences to your family for the sad loss of Nikola. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain and surround you, until you meet again, Psalm 147:3.


Linda

Kelli Hermen

December 10, 2016

Rosie and family -We were so sad to hear this news. Many prayers for you in this difficult time.
Brad and Kelli Hermen

Kathy Milenkovski

December 9, 2016

Tetka Ruza, Tommy, Nicki, Steve, Linda and families - our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and Dedo. He was a good man and left a wonderful legacy - all of you. Bog da go prosti.

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