Obituaries
John David Brown
Feb 14, 2026
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Friends may call at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123 on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 2:00pm until time of funeral service at 4:00pm. Interment to follow at Beallsville Memorial Cemetery at 1:00pm on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Beallsville, Ohio.
Rosemary Hill
Feb 14, 2026
Rosemary Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1936 to Marion and Hazel Crabtree in Louisa, Kentucky. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harvey Hill, her sons Mark, Brian and Stephen Hill, her grandsons Paul Hill and Christopher Hunter, her sisters Martha Crabtree, Wilma...
Marla L. LeBlanc
Feb 14, 2026
Marla Lea LeBlanc, 67, of Columbus, OH, passed away on February 14, 2026.
She was born in Columbus, OH on February 7, 1959.
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Ariadni Philippidis
Feb 13, 2026
Ariadni (Alifandis) Philippidis was born on the Danube river outside Romania’s Iron Gates. A child of water, the first years of her life were spent on a barge on the river. She was part of a loving extended family of sailors and marine engineers who traversed the river between Turnu Severine and Constanza on the black Sea. That time came...
Tom Richeimer
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas (Tom) C. Richeimer lll, age 76, of Columbus Ohio passed away February 12, 2026, at his residence.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, he was a Vietnam war veteran. After leaving the service, he worked as an EMS/Fireman in Westerville Ohio. He spent 20 plus years managing the maintenance crew for a large condo complex...
Janet Nelle Bowles
Feb 11, 2026
Janet Nelle Bowles, born on December 21, 1931, in Marietta, Ohio, passed away on February 11, 2026. Janet grew up on the family farm, which played a significant role in shaping her hardworking and caring nature. She dedicated a part of her career to working at the OSU Bookstore, where she contributed to the community and made lasting connections.
Janet had...
Kenneth Lee Cranford
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth Lee Cranford, a beloved son, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio, on February 11, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on November 17, 1933, in Columbus, Kenneth lived a life full of love, laughter, and service. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Korean War, exemplifying dedication...
Tony Hawke
Feb 11, 2026
Tony Hawke, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2026. Tony was born on August 29, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio to the late James Hawke.
Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Tina Hensley.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Sheryl, son, Bryan Hawke, bonus son, Connor, siblings, Jim Hawke, Joe Hawke, Patti...
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.; fiance, Debbie Simpson.
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...
Harold Everette Moore
Feb 8, 2026
Harold E. Moore, 72, passed away on February 8, 2026.
Obituary to be posted once available.
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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...
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