Obituaries
Marjorie Kessler
Sep 4, 2026
Marjorie Kessler, 88, of Ostrander, Ohio passed away on September 4, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Erwin and sister, Marilyn Weaver.
She is survived by her three daughters, Andrea (Allen) Fankhauser, Erin (Joseph) Hinkle, Heather (Shawn Loebach) Smith; grandchildren, Brittney Hinkle, Collin Fankhauser, Andrea &...
Ruby Ann Usher
Sep 4, 2026
Ruby Ann Usher, 95, passed away on September 4, 2026. She was born in Charles City, Iowa on January 27, 1931 to the late Paul and Catherine Granner.
Complete obituary will be published once available.
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Michael Angelo Gianvito
Sep 2, 2026
Michael Angelo Gianvito, known to many as Mike, passed away on September 2, 2026, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio.
Mike was a familiar and valued presence to many through his years working at Cardo's Pizza. He had a deep love for music of all kinds, with a special appreciation for alternative...
Jessie Johnson
Sep 1, 2026
Jessie "Cissy" Johnson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Westerville, OH. Jessie was born on April 17, 1948 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Douglas Marlin Johnson Jr. and Margaret Annette Peppers Johnson.
Jessie is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter Ora Johnson, sisters Marlene (Skeeter) Newsome of Gallipolis, OH and Maria (Bucky) Johnson of...
Marie L. Himeshima
Sep 1, 2026
Marie (Viney) Himeshima, "Grammie," 70, passed away surrounded by family on September 1, 2026.
Born February 14, 1956 in Sendai, Japan.
She had a mind that never rested and an inquisitive, creative spirit that she poured in to all she did. She loved reading, crafting, flowers, and she dedicated hours researching her family’s genealogy. She sought guidance through astrology and passed on...
Karen L. Muetzel
Sep 1, 2026
Karen L. Muetzel, 77, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at her residence on September 1st, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1949, in Harvey, West Virginia.
Following high school, Karen would go on to work for and eventually retired from Nationwide Insurance as a claims specialist, after 39 years of dedicated service. A true homemaker at heart, Karen's greatest and...
Nancy Cartwright
Aug 31, 2026
Nancy Cartwright, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, leaving behind a trail of kindness and love that will remain with her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Elizabeth Pearl Cartwright (Groves), with whom she shared much of her childhood; her parents, Benjamin and Norma Cartwright; and her youngest brother, Timothy.
Nancy is...
Patricia Lou Sideheimer
Aug 31, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Lou Sideheimer, age 91, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 31, 2026. Pat was born on February 13, 1935.
She had a bubbly spirit, always laughing. Pat retired from GE Phone Company after many years. Pat loved gardening and her many wiener dogs throughout the years. She enjoyed walking her dogs with her neighbors. Her favorite place was...
Manuel A. Baerga
Aug 31, 2026
Manuel Anibal Baerga, known as “Neil” or “Manny” to his family and friends, was born on May 28, 1943, in Patillas, Puerto Rico. At the age of 11, he moved with his family to Queens, New York, where he spent much of his childhood and early adult years.
Neil graduated from high school in New York and went on to attend...
Bud O Masters
Aug 31, 2026
Bud O Masters, 74, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Washington Court House. He was born on June 11, 1952, in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Bud was an auto mechanic from the time he was 18 years old until his retirement in 2023. He spent his working life doing the kind of hands-on work he knew well, and...
Margaret Ann Shawver
Aug 30, 2026
Margaret Ann Shawver ("Maggie") fell asleep in death unexpectedly on August 30, 2026. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Dale E. Clark Sr., Norma Jean Clark and her sister, Christy Adkins. She is survived by her children, Brandon Shawver (Melissa), David Shawver (Melany), and Julie Kirkman (Jim); her grandchildren, Summer Shawver, Taylor Fout, Madison Hall, David Hall, Brannon...
Robert "Bobby" Edward Evans
Aug 30, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Edward Evans, 59, passed away August 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by father, Harry Edward Evans; brothers Mike and Vince Evans. Bobby is survived by wife, Brandi Evans; children, Jessica Evans, Rosey Evans, and Michael Evans; step-sons, Tyler Rogers and Billy Fralick; mother; Eleanor Evans; sister, Robin Rogers; brothers, Joseph and Anthony Evans; grandchildren, Eric Elkins,...
Timothy Byron Blakey
Aug 30, 2026
Timothy Byron Blakey, passed away on August 30, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio on August 13, 1967.
Arrangements entrusted to the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166).
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Mary Ann Pickard
Aug 29, 2026
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Lori Ann Morris
Aug 29, 2026
Lori Ann Morris age 57 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 29, 2026. Lori was born on Oct. 25, 1968, in Petersburg, VA to John Williams Sr. and Linda (Denton) Smith. Lori is a believer in Jesus and love to listen to country and Gospel music. She loves to watch and cheer for the Ohio State Buckeyes. When she was...
Teddie Lee Cremeans
Aug 28, 2026
Teddie Cremeans (Reed), 67, passed away on August 28, 2026, in Columbus, OH, where she resided for the last 30 years. Born January 19, 1959, in Fort Hood, TX, and raised in Indianapolis, IN, where she proudly served in the U.S. Army. She had a huge heart, loved gardening, trips to the beach, spending time with friends, and above all,...
Charles R. Shaner
Aug 28, 2026
Charles R. Shaner, known as "Chuck" to family and friends, was born on July 23rd, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in the city's Franklinton neighborhood; which he and other's affectionately called "The Bottoms". He graduated from Central High School and went on to attend The Ohio State University, earning both his undergraduate and master's degrees in science.
He dedicated...
Scott Edward Swisher
Aug 28, 2026
Scott Edward Swisher, 75, of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 28th, 2026. He was born on October 31st, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Marion Franklin High School, and earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in mathematics. Scott would go on to retire from Columbus South High School after thirty years of dedicated service....
Carmen Rivero Cook
Aug 28, 2026
Carmen Generosa Rivero Benitez Cook, 91, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Born in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Moises Rivero Collazo and Rafaela Josefa Benitez Santana. Raised in Madrid, Carmen attended the Real Colegio de Nuestra Sra. de Loreto. Following her studies, she worked as a...
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