Scott Edward Swisher

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. Scott also started his own one-man lawn care service when he was eighteen years old, serving countless people across Columbus for forty years.

Scott is preceded in death by his father, Charles Swisher; his mother Jean Swisher; and younger brother Terry Swisher. He is survived by his daughter, Jody (Jeni) Swisher; son, Andrew Swisher; grandson, Dylan Swisher; sister, Sue Swisher; as well as three dear nieces and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Throughout his life, Scott's main concern was fulfilling his Christian duty to both his family and fellow neighbor. As a warrior of prayer, he never failed to trust the power of prayer and was a devoted reader and scholar of the Holy Bible. In his free time, Scott was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes football team, as well as an avid history buff. He also enjoyed playing chess, taking car trips with his family, and rescuing cats; as well as meeting up for morning coffee with his dear friend, Rudy.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166). A funeral service will immediately follow at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel, with dear friend of the family, Pastor Terry Priest, presiding.

Burial and graveside services will follow at Noon at Green Lawn Cemetery (1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Colony Cats Adoption Center (2740 Festival Ln, Dublin, OH 43017) or The Cat Welfare Association (741 Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214). 

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