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John Corby Obituary

Corby, John
1956 - 2018
John Gregory Corby, age 61 of Grandview Heights passed away peacefully with his family by his side January 20, 2018 due to complications from the flu. He was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on March 26,1956 to John Michael and Betty Corby. John was a graduate of Logan High School where he was a star athlete and The Ohio State University where he played catcher on the baseball team. "Corby" was a fixture on the radio in Columbus for more than 30 years with most of those years at WTVN. Most important John was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother and son. John is survived by his wife and partner in crime Jodi, his "Baby" Alexis, his parents who he loved more than anything, his best friend and sister Kathy Holloway (Tom), his niece Amanda Holloway- Verrill (Doug) and his nephew Joshua Holloway. John loved southeastern Ohio spending most weekends at his beloved "ranch". There will be a private family service at a later date. The family asks you to please make a donation in John Corby's name to The Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio, 711 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43205. His twinking blue eyes, sensitive soul and amazing talent will never be forgotten. John, we will love you always and forever. "An everlasting love will never die"-Andy Gibb. Arrangements by MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2018.

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Rick

January 21, 2025

Seven years. You will never be forgotten, and you will always be missed on 610.

Joe

December 22, 2024

I would always tune to 610 while traveling in Columbus. John was always great to listen to!!! God Bless John and his Family!!!

Wayne Blizzard

April 24, 2024

Thinking about you today.
Miss you Corby
Radio is just not the same with out you!

Jack and Helen Trent

March 15, 2024

I remember when John was a boy he used to come over and play touch ball in the backyard with my two boys Tommy and Jack Jr. I used to sit at the kitchen table and watch those boys out the window go at it hot and heavy until it was time to come inside and have a sandwich and a glass of milk. John's daddy and I both worked at Fischer's back then and our families were close.

Jack A Post

January 21, 2024

John Corby still in my memory. Don't listen to 610 much anymore since corby's not on it, it just doesn't seem the same

Rick

January 21, 2024

You are not forgotten.

Maria Mikula

September 22, 2023

Thank God for your practices and contributions!!!

Steve Alan Rosenberg

March 20, 2023

When John was first hired at 610 WTVN radio in Columbus, I was assigned the task of showing him the ropes. He was bit slow to catch on but eventually learned how to use the tools of the trade, so to speak. I was shocked to learn of his passing, but as they say, the show must go on...

Rick Bagby

January 21, 2023

Five years ...

I was unable to listen to the entire afternoon program on WTVN yesterday. I hope that they mentioned John at some time during the broadcast.

Jack And Helen Trent

August 23, 2022

Helen and I were great friends with John's parents in Logan, Ohio. I remember the day John was born as if it were yesterday. At six weeks premature the doctors didn't think the baby was going to make it, but little John, he pulled through like a bottle fed runt hog. Grew up to be a strapping lad, loved playing backyard ball with our kids, Jack Jr. and Tommy. I remember the time I went to get me a glass of sweet milk out of the fridge and it was all gone. Turns out the boys drank the entire gallon after a game of touch ball.

Jack Post

August 20, 2022

John even though we never met... You are like my older brother that I never had... I would listen to you most days on the radio on the way home.. you gave me comfort and peace on things that you had to say... You made me laugh when I was down... I love all the bits that you put together Billy Ray and Big Bass Brothers... Your team was marvelous you guys were hilarious... I think about you now and then I wish you were still on the radio wish you were still here with us... I miss you and I love you my brother... someday I see you again when we all get to heaven!

Connie Speelman

May 5, 2022

Oh John´s birthday was the same day as my daughters. Happy belated birthday John.

Brian E Vinson

May 4, 2022

Happy birthday John. Miss your voice. When I heard you on the radio, I always knew I was home.

Roger & Anita Miller

January 21, 2022

Sure do miss that guy! We met him at the BIG GARAGE SALE of 610 WTVN. I bought "monkey on the rock " there.

Rick Bagby

January 21, 2022

Four years...

Steve Rosenberg

April 23, 2021

John Corby and George Lehner hosted the first openly gay talk radio program in Columbus Ohio, The John & George Show on 610 WTVN. Amazing team who never shyed away from local gay rights issues. Rest peacefully...

Carolyn Johnson

February 9, 2021

Still miss the man. One of a kind. Still miss him today when I listen to 610

Rick Bagby

February 8, 2021

It's now been three years, and I still sorely miss John on WTVN in the afternoons. He was truly one of a kind.

I will now make my annual donation to the Ronald McDonald in his memory, and I ask that his other listeners do the same.

Rick Bagby

January 26, 2020

Two years on, and I still miss John as much as I did when I heard about his passing.

As I did in 2019, I will send my now-annual contribution to the Ronald McDonald House at Children's Hospital in Columbus in memory of John.

I ask that his listeners join me in this tribute to John.

Carolyn Johnson

January 22, 2020

I miss the laughter he gave me every evening going home from work. I actually got to meet him at one of the garage sales. He was a fine man in my book

roger Miller

January 21, 2020

WAY TOO SOON. MISS YA BUDDY.

Nadine Omlor

January 21, 2020

Still miss hearing his voice on the radio and all the many subjects he would talk about and get his listeners
to call in about. His show was a bright spot in a lot of people's day!

January 29, 2019

Deepest sympathy for the family wishing you peace and loving memories! I know that John was a favorite of mine

Rick Bagby

January 20, 2019

I, too, miss John and wish his family peace.

This afternoon, I will send my now-annual contribution to the Ronald McDonald House at Children's Hospital in Columbus in memory of John.

I hope that all of his listeners will join me.

January 20, 2019

I still miss your voice every evening. That spot will never be the same. I had the pleasure of meeting John at his yard sales. I know he is missed so much by his family and also his radio family. John to me is like Merle Haggard, there will never be another.
Carolyn - from Logan, Ohio

Linann Knodel-Duren

January 20, 2019

Anniversary of the day John left us...
Still a hole in our hearts, and airwave void. Love to Jodi and Lexi, his parents and the rest of the family.
Lin and Johann Düren

January 18, 2019

John was loved by many, who never had the pleasure of meeting him. I am one of them!

Steve Elsea

June 15, 2018

I lived in central Ohio for 14 years and looked forward to hearing John on my drive home. I know that he got a ton of emails and answered them all because he replied to my email. I recently added WTVN to my I Heart radio selection and learned of John's passing. The family has my sincere sympathy. John was a class act!

Christine Craig

May 21, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. I listened to him at 4:00 especially big bass brothers which I really enjoyed. I never met him but enjoyed his humble way. I miss him and pray that you will find comfort in so many people who enjoyed his work humor and caring for central Ohio. God Bless.

TG

May 4, 2018

My Friday drive will never be the same

Bob Troxell

April 22, 2018

A friend just informed me that John passed away in January. Like the previous poster, I was floored. With that low, smooth voice, he impressed as someone full of life. I will truly miss hearing him on my radio. My condolences to his family.

Mac McElroy

April 20, 2018

i'm floored in learning of this - happy birthday John, rest in peace brother

Randy Roberts

April 3, 2018

I didn't know John personally but listened to him on the radio. He was an excellent communicator and his calm personality was enjoyable to listen too. He will be missed by many.

March 17, 2018

That voice was company to me all through an isolated childhood. Rest in peace.

Travis Carney

March 5, 2018

I just found out about this as I have been living in Texas for the last 3 years. I found out when I decided to put the Columbus radio station on and Sterling was on but no John. I had listened to John for over 20 years before I moved to Texas. I feel like I lost a best friend. My condolences to his family. One of the greats is gone. Happy Birthday John. You will be missed.

Angela Hedges

February 22, 2018

I just want to say that I enjoyed listening to John Corby very much. His voice was perfect for radio. I liked his sense of humor and his take on life in general. He really brightened my day and I miss him. I was so saddened to hear that he passed. He was truly one of my favorite things about Columbus. May God be with his family during this terrible time.

bob menikheim

February 19, 2018

john corby was the light of radio and that light brightened my day

robert menikheim

February 15, 2018

i moved to ohio from baltimore md in 1996 after living here for 6 months or so i started to channel surf the radio for some type of show or news to listen to and i heard this voice and stop searching and listened to him after only about 5 minutes i was hooked i didnt hardly know any one in ohio at the time but i thought thats ok i got john to listen to he made me feel like i was born and raised in ohio i guess you could say that john was my first friend in ohio 20 years later i was still listening i just found out of johns passing i hadnt been listening to the radio pass few weeks until day before yesterday my wife was in the car when i put 610 on to hear corby but it wasnt him i told my wife maybe he left or retired so when i got home last night i looked him up on the internet to see where he was and i was shocked when i seen he had passed away and very heart broken i will miss him dearly and may God bless johns family and comfort them {happy birthday} to my friend john

Diana Smith

February 14, 2018

Mrs. Corby, I heard today of your brilliant, classy, energetic husband, listening to his show made this house wife highlight of the day. We lost our son 10 years ago,of the age of 20. Just love and live life for your daughters.

Ken Collins

February 13, 2018

Stunned to hear of John's Passing. I enjoyed working with John at WTVN some years ago. His sense of humor was special.

Justin Devaney

February 7, 2018

Corby was the first voice I heard when I moved to Columbus, OH over 8 yrs ago. I was an avid listener/ caller from there on. You will be missed. "Happy Birthday Corby" Sincerely, Justin.

February 5, 2018

We battled through Middle school basketball and football and then in high school as well. You were a worthy adversary and I enjoyed reconnecting at Champps a few years back. You will be missed!

Doug Ellwood, Athens High Class of '74!

Erick Zanner

February 4, 2018

I will always remember his mischievous smile - whether in the locker room or in HS class. I had the pleasure of starting in radio with him at WLGN. You could tell he enjoyed it. He had a way with the girls in HS that was just amazing to someone as inept as I was at that time (and probably still am). He had this inviting personality that just made you want to be around him. He was able to convey that to his listeners which I think was why he was so popular.
We will you miss you John.
Erick Zanner
LHS Class of 74

Ryan Ryder

February 2, 2018

I started listening to 610 when I started working in the Columbus area back in 2013. I happened upon it more for the late night shows for the ride home. But then I found, on the way to work, the John Corby show. I was hooked the moment I listened to him and the Big Bass Brothers. John and his crew was the staple of my ride in to work as well as while at work. Then, when I got a new job in Delaware on first shift, they were my ride home.

I really enjoyed John's more down to Earth attitude. He seemed to "get it" when it came to how this world is. It seemed like he could get along with anybody. I will greatly miss hearing him on the radio, when I heard the news I felt I had lost a friend. I've already caught myself tuning in the radio on the way home expecting to hear the familiar voice. It'll be a difficult adjusting, that's for sure.

Happy Birthday, John. Rest in peace.

Scelia

February 2, 2018

I just heard the sad, sad news of John's passing. I enjoyed listening to his humor and stories while driving home from work every day for many years. After moving to FLA several yrs ago, I felt lost driving home without the voice of my "friend" to keep me company. I was looking forward to tuning in once again this spring when I return to Columbus. God bless you and your loving family.

Brian Naille

February 2, 2018

To Jodi and Lexi,

Jodi, I'm not sure we officially met, but I saw you several times at Gview HS events when Lexi and Amelia were cheering. I chatted with John on several of those occasions, having listened to him on the air for most of his career.

I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. It seems we sometimes take these things for granted - just expecting him to be on the air forever. And, now, suddenly, we realize how much we miss what we'd had. I know that our loss from the airwaves pales in comparison to your loss.

Lexi, my heart goes out to you as well. Having lost my dad at a younger age, I know that there is a void there. Having these things happen when we're in the middle of new journeys in life makes things even more difficult.

Please know that I've kept your family in my thoughts and prayers. That outpouring of comments from the 610 listeners has been amazing - truly a wonderful tribute.

Oh, and I miss seeing you and Amelia out there Cheering for the Bobcats!

Wishing you peace and serenity during this difficult time.

Brian

Susan Berg

February 2, 2018

I haven't lived in Central Ohio for several years, but I still tuned in to WTVN radio every afternoon at 3 to hear John Corby. I was shocked to learn of his death and will miss his voice very much. I never met John, but shared his love for the Hocking Hills. It was my home for 12 years. May God Bless John's family and bring them peace and comfort during the days and weeks to come.

Jason B

February 1, 2018

I've listened to John on 610 for many, many years. I think since at least when he came back to Cbus from Pittsburgh. This takes me back to a younger time in my life, when maybe some of my choices weren't the best. For some reason, listening to "Corby" most every day since my early-mid 20s, helped me through some of the more trying times of my life. Like 100s of people have said in their tributes to him, I think it was his "down to earth" personality that made him feel real to me. He really was authentically "real". The few times I got the honor to speak to him at the annual Big Bass Bros get togethers were a true treasure to me. I was cutting firewood with some buddies of mine on the afternoon of Jan 20. After they left, I put my headphones on, tuned to 610 as they usually are, and fired up the chainsaw. After making a few cuts, I heard the familiar "bumper" music for Corby's show...hmm, I thought, it's Saturday afternoon, that's weird. Then I heard the guys talking, and almost immediately my stomach sank as I began to realize something was wrong. Luckily, I applied the bar brake on my saw as I literally dropped it when I heard the news of Johnnies passing. I went numb, and immediately went in to tell my wife. I think she must have thought I cut my leg or something with the chainsaw, as I was white as a ghost. I told her about my "buddy" passing, and started to cry. It was then that she realized, and really me too, how much Corbs meant to me. I know he wouldn't have known me if I saw him out somewhere, but I felt like I knew him. My heart breaks for his family. I'm crying again as I recall his daughter calling in, and then his wife the next day or so, I think. He just made us all feel like we were family. I sure hope his family, loved ones, and buddies can get together at the ranch and celebrate his life. God bless you and rest in peace, my friend, John Corby.

Dave Logan

February 1, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with John at WTVN for many years. Great memories of fishing Lake Erie, and fun times with our characters, Billy Ray and the Professor. John was one of a kind and will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Sara S

February 1, 2018

When I started listening to his show, I had to ask my sister why is everyone wishing him a happy birthday? I loved listening to his voice and his funny comments on life and anything else. RIP dear man. My heart goes out to his family and friends. God bless.

Kelly Collins

January 31, 2018

My favorite on WTVN, I live in the Miami Valley but always tuned into the show! So very upset! You were truly a gem and are greatly missed! God bless your family and I pray He brings them much comfort!

Susie

January 31, 2018

I really miss listening to him e eryday n the radio. So very very sad about his passing. Prayers to his family and his friends.

Brian Blair

January 31, 2018

From your neighbors and friends in the Hocking Hills, a magical place you were so fond of, we will miss you.

Loretta Jo

January 31, 2018

I still expect to hear your music on the drive home and then I remember. Corby Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Happy birthday John.

Sallie Tablett

January 31, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY in heaven John!
What a beautiful person God has gained! I will miss you and always remember you in my thought and prayers. Peace and Love to your family. Thanks for making our days.

January 30, 2018

I looked forward to listening to Corby everyday on my way home. I am still in disbelief. Rest in peace dear soul. May God bring peace to his family and friends during this time. My deepest and sincere condolences to every person he touched.

Kathy W.

michael masters

January 30, 2018

you are already missed.prayers for your family.

Tom Bedway

January 30, 2018

John was a rare talent that was born to do great radio. Bright, funny, friendly and quick on his feet- he was a real natural. He gave me my first job in media as a traffic reporter at WNCI, and we went on to do some fun stuff in the morning with O'Malley - and during his first stint at WTVN during afternoon drive. He carved out a fantastic career for himself, and he'll be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and community.

Joann Duff

January 30, 2018

Every time I had to drive anywhere I never felt alone because I tuned in to John Corby. I will really miss him, his wit, his take on the events of the day. I never met him, never spoke to him. But I feel I knew him and felt he was my traveling companion. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted,

Mike Ross

January 30, 2018

We will never forget you John

Connie Binion

January 30, 2018

I will miss listening to you everyday! God Bless your family .Rest in Peace

January 30, 2018

Was great meeting when something big was happening. Sure looked forward to your show. Love the Big Bass Brothers, and tried a few new places to eat because of them.

Carolyn Johnson

January 30, 2018

Happy Birthday John, Each day on my way home from work you made me laugh. Will miss your voice. Like Merle Haggard you can not be replaced. Our condolences to your entire family
Carolyn Johnson

Jeff Moore

January 30, 2018

John you were great guy and to listen to you
made the drive home fun. Thanks

January 30, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

Jim Anderson

January 30, 2018

It was a blessing to grow up as John's neighbor. I have many good childhood memories of us playing in the field. I remember getting into one argument over who would keep an arrow head we'd found. We ended up throwing it back into the field rather than argue over it. May he rest in the Lord's peace and many the Holy Spirit grant healing and consolation to everyone in the Corby family.

Ron Nance

January 30, 2018

Afternoon's will simply never be the same. Been listening since the late 90's and just like with Bob, it is so hard imagining a voice other than yours during each afternoon drive. You are so sorely missed. Condolences to the family.

Happy Birthday Corby.

Lois

January 30, 2018

As I read over the notes John's friends have left, I could feel their grief. I hope he knew he was loved so much by so many. My prayers and sympathy go out to Jodi, Lexi, his Mom & Dad,his family, the fellows who spent their days in studio with him, and to all his listeners. We miss him a lot.

Donna Parisi

January 29, 2018

We miss you driving home from work every day, John. Condolences to your family.

Aaron Buckles

January 29, 2018

The shock has passed, but still sad. Last week just wasn't the same. John's show made me belly laugh, forget about the usual talk radio stuff, the partisan politics, instead Corby and co gave us food and bathroom reviews, jokes, stupid criminals, stories about past tv shows, movies, Columbus and vicinity. Fun stuff. No arguments. Everyone listening, laughing and sometimes calling in. John Corby was a giant in blue jeans and he will be greatly missed! Numbers 6; 24-26 God Bless and Peace to John's family and friends. Take care.

Steve Renaker

January 29, 2018

Regardless of how much time we spent together, I always felt he was a best friend. Its going to take a long time to get over this but his memory will endure long after.

Cindi Sutch

January 29, 2018

Shocked to see sad news of talented John Corby's sudden passing. Prayers to family, friends, and loyal fans. I am going to continue to be vigilant and warn others about serious nature of flu virus catching so many off guard.

Ronald Rothhaas

January 29, 2018

I never met John personally but I felt like I knew him. I listened to him for much of each show for probably 15 years. When you spend that much time with someone in a medium as intimate as radio you feel like you know the person. I loved John. He got me through the stock market crash in 2008 when my business suffered and the phone did not ring. All the talking heads were talking doom, but John was on the air being John and that made me feel like everything would be OK. I loved his dry sense of humor and his regular guy persona. I also loved the Big Bass Brothers. My days are not the same now as I'm sure yours aren't. My loss is more superficial but no less real. I am really sorry for you loss. We have lost a great man, and a good friend. The world is a different place today without John Corby. We are all better for having known John Corby. I will miss him. God bless you.

Eric Eifrig

January 29, 2018

I was so sad to hear of John's passing. I worked with him at WNCI when he was still a straight news reporter. Off the air, however, we had tons of laughs about Ryan Stormscopes, Shedd Spread, and just about anything else that struck his funny bone. Amazingly wonderful to know he did so well at WTVN. My sympathies to the Corby family.

Kari

January 29, 2018

John Corby was a ray of sunshine that shined bright for decades. A true joy to listen to every day. He was so talented and engaged us all with his reflections of every day life.
Radio at its best. Thank you John for a job well done. You are greatly missed.
My deepest condolences.

Susan &Dave Hilleary

January 29, 2018

Just a word to say John will be missed , as a husband, father, radio personality, friend but most of all a really good guy !!

David & Mary Ann White

January 29, 2018

John you will be missed. Prayers for your family.

Rhea Humphrey

January 29, 2018

God's blessings, comfort and peace to the Corby family. The Columbus radio waves lost not just a regular guy but a genuinely fabulous one! Corbs and I actually shared the same birthday and I enjoyed calling in to swap stories from time to time. He kept us grounded, humored and humbled. To say I'll miss him is an understatement.

January 29, 2018

Listened to the show every day! Many years driving home and then finally retired
and could tune in at home. He always answered my e-mails, even if it was just "Thank You". Thank You Corby.
You were great company.

Nadine,
Tiffin OH

Karen

January 29, 2018

Central Ohio radio has lost a true gem! Loved listening every chance I could especially on my commute home. His program had a calming effect on my afternoon drives especially during rush hour. It was a true pleasure listening to him. Although I never met him I felt I had a friend, a brother, someone I could truly relate to through his afternoon radio programs. My sincere condolences to his family. Happy Birthday John! You made our world a better place!

Rich Miderski

January 29, 2018

So sorry to hear of John's passing. Would run into at local stores in Columbus at times. A truly genuine guy. On occasion I would still fire up WTVN on Iheart, to listen to Corbs.
God Bless John's family and friends at this time.

Rich Miderski, Tucson

Brenda Stepp

January 29, 2018

I was shocked when I heard about John's passing. He was such a "regular guy" and he made afternoons wonderful. Even my 19 year old son listened to him daily. There will always be a void in Columbus radio. He will be deeply and forever missed. May God bless his family and friends.

wayne smith

January 29, 2018

My condolences to John's family and friends. John brightened up my day with his afternoon show for many years. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Wayne Smith

Bob Fleming

January 29, 2018

I echo the comments and prayers made by many. You are missed by many and will be in our hearts and minds for the rest of our earthly days

God be with your family as they cope with the days ahead

Cross Family

January 29, 2018

Happy birthday John. Thanks for all the great memories.

January 29, 2018

It has been an honor to work with John for my entire career. He brought such joy and good programming to Columbus radio. His laughter, wit and sense of curiosity will be missed. May God bless him, his wife, daughter, parents, sister, loved ones, friends, colleagues and listeners. We are saying 'farewell' much too soon. Happy birthday, John. Rest in peace.

Christy Chatman

January 29, 2018

What a privilege to work with you. Rest In Peace...

Jon Cain

January 29, 2018

I am sure I speak for all who listened to Corbs on a daily basis that our world will never be the same and our daily commute will no longer have that great voice and friend on the radio. To my family to yours our deepest sympathies and condolences. Happy Birthday John, rest in peace good friend.

Alan Stemen

January 29, 2018

I met John in seventh grade English class and then over the next several years we went through high school together. John was very smart and just a really good man. God bless.

Linda Curry

January 29, 2018

A great friend and comfort, whom I never met. But knew for 20 years.

Jon & Jennifer Severt

January 29, 2018

Afternoons will never be the same. Thanks for all the entertainment, and being a regular guy.

Dorothy M

January 29, 2018

So, so sorry for his family, friends and listeners. So many hearts are broken. Prayers for all.

Lynn

January 29, 2018

I am saddened to hear of John's passing. I listened to him coming home from work for many, many, many years. Thank you John for never forgetting your roots, for loving Southern Eastern Ohio, and most of all for being a regular "everyday" American we could all love.

My thoughts and prayers to the family.............cherish your memories.

Tod Hennen

January 29, 2018

There's no way I could possibly put into words my thoughts and feelings of the past week. I can't imagine what John's family has been going through. My heart goes out to you.

Like probably hundreds of thousands, my drive home was always with Corby (and friends). It was just the perfect end to the workday. Even at this time of year when WTVN has to cut power at sunset, I'd still muscle through the static to hear him (I live near Buckeye Lake).

I never met john, but it seems that wasn't necessary to know him a good bit - people say he was the same guy either way. I will miss him, though. I've shed tears over this.

God bless you, Corby family. May you find yourselves surrounded by love at this heart-wrenching time.

Bill McCall

January 29, 2018

I'm just another fan, who appreciated Jon's hard work on the air since day one of WNCI and many years at WTVN. I'm now rethinking getting the flu shot. God bless his family.

Jim Miller

January 29, 2018

John god rest your soul sir, as you had brought rest to our souls daily on the radio.. I am sure you have a show right now in heaven.
God bless you and your family ...

Ricky French

January 29, 2018

Mr. Corby keeping me company in the car while I delivered pizzas for several years was what led me to pursue a career in radio. I got some training, secured an internship in news at WTVN, and loved every minute of it. While I ultimately chose a different career path, John Corby's talent and personality inspired me to change my course. And throughout all the fantastic experiences I've had and wonderful new friends I've made over the 9 years since he inspired me to do something different with my life, he continued to keep me company in the car every evening up until his last show. Happy Birthday John.

Brenda Van Dyke

January 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Corby family and John's friends. Afternoon drive time will never be the same for us "regular" listeners of the "regular guy". A final happy birthday Corbs. You will definitely be missed.

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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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