Obituaries
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...
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 Lee Cremeans, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 28, 2026.
She was born on January 19, 1959 in Fort Hood, Texas. Teddie was a veteran service in the U.S. Army.
Complete obituary will be published once available.
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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...
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Schreckengost
Aug 28, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Schreckengost, age 73, passed away at home on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 30, 1952 and resided in Grove City most of his adult life. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Joanne Schreckengost; brother, John; brother in law, Charles McPeek; in laws, Carl and Cleo Pickering; and...
Monica M. Haislet
Aug 27, 2026
Monica Marie Haislet, of Franklin County, Ohio, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 58.
A devoted Catholic and an extraordinary person, Monica was a beloved wife and mother whose kindness, grace, and warmth touched everyone around her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Harmon Messer; her three children, Dwayne, Amy, and Dale; and 12 cherished grandchildren. She...
Gloria J. DeHart
Aug 27, 2026
Gloria Jean DeHart, 78, passed away August 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jane Marie (James) Jackson; father, Raymond Bandy; brother, Steve Bandy; sister, Darlene Gearhart; brother, Robert Jackson; step-brother, Eddie Jackson; and her beloved furry companions, Petey and Tito.
Gloria is survived by husband of 33 years, Troy DeHart; children, James R. Friley, Jerry L....
Kenton Foster Butcher
Aug 27, 2026
Kenton Foster Butcher, born on August 5, 1949 in Martin County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 27, 2026 at the age of 77.
Kenton is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anne; his children, Wade (Laura) and daughter Megan Butcher; former daughter in law, Michelle Butcher; grandchildren, Hunter, Lea, Deven and Dakota; sister,...
William "Bill" Evans
Aug 27, 2026
William (Bill) D. Evans, age 85 of Powell, Ohio, died on August 27, 2026 in the presence of his wife and daughter. Bill was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin to William U. and Wanda M. (Schultz) Evans. Bill graduated from Viroqua High School in 1960. After graduating from high school, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army. Bill served in South Korea...
James Matthew Berry
Aug 27, 2026
James “Jimmy” Matthew Berry was born on July 18, 1967, in Columbus, Ohio, to his late mother, Jacquie Leaser (Berry), and his adoptive father, Rick Berry.
Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Berry; his five children, Kristal, Lee, Deanna, Amy, and Melissa; and his 13 grandchildren, who brought so...
Rita Ann Davidek
Aug 26, 2026
The Newcomer NE Chapel is honored to serve the Davidek family at this time.
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June K. McMackin
Aug 26, 2026
June K. McMackin, 98, passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1928.
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Beverly A. Craig
Aug 25, 2026
Beverly Ann Craig, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. After a courageous 19-month battle with cancer, Beverly fought hard until the very end.
Beverly was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She later made her home in Hartville, Ohio, before spending 22 wonderful years in Fort Myers, Florida.
Beverly was a loving wife, mother,...
Roberta Chafins
Aug 25, 2026
Roberta Kirk Chafins
God called Roberta, (Bertie) who was born at Willie Kirk Branch at Lowney WV to Alice (Vance) Kirk and Earl Kirk. Home on August 25, 2026 at Ohio Health Hospice in Columbus, OH. She was a devout Christian. She tragically lost her mother just days before her 10th birthday.
She met her future husband Earl Chafins in 1954 while...
Heidi Sue Smith
Aug 25, 2026
Heidi Sue Smith, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at her home on August 25, 2026.
Heidi was the beloved daughter of the late Donald and Sharon Smith and the wife of the late Mark Whiteside, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her older sister, Deanna Caldwell (George); her younger brother, Thomas Smith (Amy); and many nieces,...
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