John Nicholas Taphorn Obituary
The world bids farewell to John Nicholas Taphorn of Dublin, Ohio, departing on October 6, 2025 at the age of 82. John Nicholas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Nicholas Taphorn to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Mason and Esther Jane Taphorn (Schroeder); his mother-in-law Hester Beal; and his sister Terry Hobeika. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Kaye Taphorn; his sons, John Matthew Taphorn (Delores) and Ralph Brodie Taphorn (Andrea); his grandchildren, Abigail Joy, Hannah Kaye, John Mason (Katie), Carolyn Ruth, Matthew Brodie and Silas Paul; his stepgrandchildren, Alexander Charles Griggs, Joshua Stewart Griggs (Gessel) and Jordan Danielle Griggs; and his great grandchildren, Ezekiel Henson, Nolan Griggs, Louella Griffith and Josephine Taphorn.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church (2300 Lytham Rd, Columbus, OH 43220). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kobacker House at https://giving.ohiohealth.com.