Obituaries
Jeanne L. Marcum
Feb 11, 2026
Jeanne Louise Marcum (Kulik), 68, of Grove City, OH passed away on February 11, 2026 surrounded by her husband and loving family. Born on May 12, 1957 at Union Hospital in Dover, OH the daughter of Rev. Gene Z. and Margie Kulik.
She graduated from Westland High School and retired from AEP. Jeanne married Terry Marcum on September 12, 1975 by...
Willis Reece
Feb 10, 2026
Willis "Butch" Reece, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 75 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on January 7, 1951, in Switzer, West Virginia. Willis was the youngest of twelve children, growing up in a large family that instilled in him the values of hard work and camaraderie.
Willis began his...
Robert Alan Rice Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
Robert Alan Rice Sr., age 66, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Wilbur Presley Rice and Claire Virginia Lucca.
He is survived by his sons, William L. Rice, and Robert Rice Jr.
Arrangements under the care of the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL.
Marvin Arthur Schleppi
Feb 10, 2026
Marvin Arthur Schleppi, 83, of Groveport, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Hospice of Central Ohio at OSU, after a short illness.
He was born on January 29, 1943 to the late Oliver Schleppi and Vergelia Mae (Orndorff) Moore at Columbus, OH. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Thelma Miller and Dale Schleppi; and his daughter, Jane...
Ronald D. Drumm
Feb 10, 2026
Ronald D. Drumm,79, Hamilton Township, died peacefully in his sleep on February 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Jane Van Wyck Drumm. He is survived by children, Andrew (Laura), Jennifer (Jimmy), Scott (Staci), and grandchildren, Dakota, Mitchell, Parker, and Mathias.
He was a proud alum of Zanesville High School and Ohio University(Botany). He proudly served...
Donald James Kay
Feb 10, 2026
Born September of 1938 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by Parents James and Lucille Kay and Wife Rosalie Wheeler Kay.
Survived by sister Phyllis Biegler of Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Graduate of Central High School. Attended Franklin University. Was a full-time member of Ohio National Guard.
Father of Jeffrey Kay and wife Bethanie Kay of Clearwater, Florida.
Married to Carolyn (Waller, Ferguson) Kay of...
Gregory Paul Tavener
Feb 9, 2026
Gregory Tavener, 55, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Gregory was born on July 7, 1970 in Kettering, Ohio to Dean Tavener and Carol Tavener.
Gregory is preceded in death by his wife, Patti Schulze, grandparents, Melba Thies Hunter, Ray and Virgie Tavener, aunt and uncle Ed and Pam Thies, uncle Darrell Tavener.
He is survived by his...
Jimmy "Cy" Blanton
Feb 9, 2026
Jimmy "Cy" Blanton, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on February 9, 2026, in South Bloomfield, Ohio, at the age of 69. Born on February 22, 1956, in Elwood, Indiana, Cy lived a life filled with hard work, laughter, and love for his family.
Jimmy's career as a floor installer was well-known, and he spent many years...
Richard K. King
Feb 8, 2026
Richard Kent King passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 75, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Known to most throughout North Carolina simply as “Kent,” he was the first born to Durwood Lee King and Cleone Bowden King on November 2, 1950, in Mount Olive, North Carolina.
Richard was a proud graduate of Southern...
Gail Sue Ditello
Feb 8, 2026
Gail Sue Ditello, born on January 9, 1965, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Gail proudly served as a pediatric dental assistant for over 20 years, where she touched the lives of many young patients with her gentle care and warm smile. In addition to her career, she devoted over...
William Timothy Dedula
Feb 8, 2026
William Timothy "Tim" Dedula, 66, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on February 8, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Born on August 5, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, Tim was the son of the late Patricia Dedula and the late Peter Dedula. After earning his associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College, Tim began a 38-year career at the NASA Glenn...
William "Bill" Monford Smith
Feb 8, 2026
Completed obituary is currently forthcoming by the family.
Please check back for updates.
Arrangements entrusted to the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
Mary P. Basel
Feb 7, 2026
Mary Pauline (Tyson) Basel passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1930, in Wayne, Ohio, to Charles & Lillian (Clemmons) Tyson, and graduated Salutatorian of the Montgomery Township School (Wayne, Ohio) class of 1948. She married Charles R. Basel on January 29, 1950, and farmed and raised their...
Angie Quaintance
Feb 7, 2026
Angiel [Angie] Quaintance, age 91, of Lancaster, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Angie filled every room she entered with warmth, laughter, and the occasional dog hair. A dog groomer by trade and an animal lover by nature, she had a gift for making both creatures and people feel...
Arvelia Moore
Feb 7, 2026
Arvelia Sellers Moore, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her residence in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in 1942 in Keiser, Arkansas, to Frank Sellers and Herbert Sellers Durr.
Arvelia was preceded in death by her mother, Herbert Sellers Durr; stepfather, George Durr; father, Frank Sellers, Jr.; brothers, Frank Sellers III and Alfred Sellers, Sr.; sister,...
Lori L. Hodges
Feb 7, 2026
Lori L. Hodges, 60, passed away on February 7, 2026.
She was born on May 19, 1965.
Obituary pending. To leave a message for the family, please us the "Guestbook" below.
Delbert R. Seymour
Feb 7, 2026
Delbert R. Seymour, 70, passed away February 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by mother, Patricia Cain; siblings, Michael Cain, Robin White, Danny Cain, and Henry "Jimmy" Cain (who sadly joined him on the same day). Delbert is survived by sister, Sarah (Jerry) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Delbert was an animal lover and loved to post...
Henry "Jimmy" Cain
Feb 7, 2026
Henry "Jimmy" Cain, 69, passed away February 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by wife, Deborah Cain; parents, Patricia and Raymond Cain; siblings, Michael Cain, Robin White, Danny Cain, and Delbert Seymour (who sadly joined him on the same day). Jimmy is survived by sister, Sarah (Jerry) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
In his younger years, Jimmy...
Rodney "Rod" Channell
Feb 6, 2026
Rodney (Rod) Channell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Connie (Hayes) Channell, his children Marsha (Michelle Lee Bayus) Channell, Carla (Alex) Patton, his grandchildren Alexis (Xavier) Throckmorton, Blaine, Ashley, and Riley Patton, great grandchildren Xavia and Xander Throckmorton. Rod was known as ‘Andad’ by...
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