Obituaries
Samuel Ronald Orlando
Sep 6, 2026
Samuel Ronald Orlando, known to many as Ron, passed away on September 6, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 87.
Ron was born on June 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. He lived a life marked by service, faith, and devotion to the people around him. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the...
Donna K. Darst
Sep 6, 2026
Donna K. Darst, 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2026.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 15, 1962.
Surviving family includes life partner, Frank Jarrell Jr., siblings, Mike Sayers, Randy Sayers, Kim Betz, Kristi Holmberg and beloved dog, Bingo.
Celebration of Life for Donna to be held at Phil N Young's Tavern on Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning...
Gary David Weaver
Sep 5, 2026
Gary David Weaver
May 27, 1958 – September 5, 2026
Gary David Weaver, 68, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away on September 5, 2026. He was born in Columbus on May 27, 1958, to Donald D. Weaver and Marie Boggess.
Above all else, Gary was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife, Nancy. They married on February 20, 2010, and shared 16 years...
Sally L. Terry
Sep 4, 2026
Sally Louise (Lockwood) Terry, age 82, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Sally was born on May 17, 1944, to Earl and Rebecca (Funk) Nance. She was one of fourteen children born to Earl and Rebecca. After Rebecca’s untimely passing, Sally was among the youngest children who were adopted by family members....
Kevin G McDiffitt
Sep 4, 2026
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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 (Granner) Usher, 95, of Hilliard Ohio passed away peacefully at the Trueman Pointe Care Center on September 4, 2026, entering into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on January 27, 1931 in Charles City, Iowa to Paul and Catherine Granner. Ruby, her husband Rex Usher and their young family relocated to Toledo,...
Charles "Chuck" Dawson, Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Dawson Jr., age 76, of Columbus, was called to his eternal rest on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in October of 1949, in Greenfield, to the late Charles Dawson Sr. and Margaret Jones. Chuck was the eldest of sixteen children.
In his younger years, Chuck was a globetrotter. Always the black sheep and never a follower, he...
Tim Deeter
Sep 3, 2026
Tim Deeter, age 54 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on September 3, 2026.
Tim was employed at Franklin University for many years as a chemist.
He had a great love for nature and the outdoors; spending a lot of time kayaking.
Tim was very gifted musically and will be most remembered for his love of playing his flutes, harmonica and guitars.
He...
Ina Faye Lambert
Sep 3, 2026
Ina Lambert, age 90 passed away September 3, 2026. She was born December 12, 1935 to Howard and Verna Blazer, in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Ina will be remembered for her love of her family and friends. Was the the hardest working person you could have ever met. Ina retired at the age of 88. She loved reading her Bible everyday. Ina loved...
Tracy J Knowles
Sep 2, 2026
Tracy J Knowles, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Columbus. She was born on April 18, 1964, in Columbus, and will be remembered as a loving, kind, and giving woman with a great heart—the kind of person many would simply call the nicest person you could ever meet.
Tracy built a life centered on devotion to both...
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...
John Paul Webb
Sep 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Paul Webb
November 2, 1950 – September 2, 2026
John Paul Webb, 75, born in Pikeville, Kentucky, passed away September 2, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital. The youngest of four brothers, he was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Belva Collins Webb, and brothers Bob, Wendell, and Donnie.
John proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1969–1971,...
James Calvin Gainey Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
James Calvin Gainey Jr. September 1, 1963 – September 1, 2026 James Calvin Gainey Jr., beloved husband, father, Papi, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully September 1, 2026 surrounded by family on his 63rd birthday. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, love, and devotion to his family that will live on in all who knew him.
James was...
Brandon Lee Frye
Sep 1, 2026
Brandon Lee Frye, born on November 21, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 at home in Orient, Ohio.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Danny and Sherry (Maier) Frye, Godfather, Mark Hollar, brother, Danny (Brittani) Frye, sister Misty (Cornelio) Estrella; nephews, Danny Jr., Dylan, Cornelio, Eli and nieces, Myla, Grace and Lily; grandmother, Beverly Maier, grandfather,...
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.
She attended Gallia Academy High School Class of 1966. She worked at Gallipolis Public Library until moving to Columbus, OH, where she worked for the State Library...
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...
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