Sullivan John L. Sullivan, age 82, passed away Friday March 27, 2015. He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College in WV, Ohio University (Masters degree) and The Ohio State University (PHD in Clinical Psychology). He retired from Children's Hospital (Children's Mental Health) after over 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley; children, Mark (Kazue) Sullivan and Kim (Michael) Kerscher; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Kerscher, Kaitlyn (Phillip) Kindrick, Sarah Kerscher and Emmalie Sullivan. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2015.

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Nancy (Glenn) Heiliger

March 31, 2015

Kim,
I am very sorry to see notice of your father's passing. I am thinking of you at this difficult time.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

March 29, 2015

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