Obituaries
Malcolm "Red" Hugh Ballmer
Aug 29, 2025
Malcolm "Red" Hugh Ballmer, 92, of New Albany, formerly of Reynoldsburg, went home to the Lord on August 29, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1933 in Columbus, to the late Stanford and Helen (Dolder) Ballmer. He married Eileen Sanderell on January 22, 1955 and was a devoted husband for 70 years until her passing on March 13, 2025....
Rhonda Kay Forsythe
Aug 29, 2025
Rhonda Kay Forsythe, affectionately known as Nana, passed away on August 29, 2025, just days short of her 64th birthday. Born on September 6, 1961, she was a remarkable woman who filled the lives of her family and friends with joy and laughter.
Rhonda was a family woman through and through. She was very giving, funny, outgoing, outspoken, and unfiltered. Rhonda’s...
David J. Hohman
Aug 28, 2025
David J. Hohman, affectionately known as "June Bug," was born on January 10, 2001, in Columbus, Ohio. He unexpectedly passed away on August 28, 2025. David was a kind and gentle soul who brought light to those around him. He was the kind of person whose warmth and laughter filled any room. Those who knew him would attest that he...
Barbara Jean Cygan
Aug 28, 2025
Barbara Cygan, age 71, of Dublin Ohio, formally of Toledo Ohio died Thursday August 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family members.
Barbara was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 29, 1954 to Wayne and Eileen Ferguson. She graduated from Central High School and St. Vincent Nursing school in Toledo Ohio.
Barbara is survived by her loving and devoted...
Howard Marcum
Aug 28, 2025
Howard Marcum, 78, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1947, in Marlington, West Virginia to the late Arnold and Oleta Marcum.
Howard lived a full and vibrant life, enjoying fishing, hunting, camping, NASCAR, time outdoors, and Bigfoot. He was a man of faith who enjoyed going to church and spending...
Carol M. Casto-Hedges
Aug 28, 2025
Carol M Casto-Hedges, age 64 of Groveport, Ohio went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2025, after a long battle with Cancer.
She was born on February 12th, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio.
Carol was a selfless, caring, and deeply loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She found immense joy in spending time with her beloved children and grandchildren....
Jai Ram Arya
Aug 27, 2025
Jai Ram Arya, 80, passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born in India on September 18, 1944.
Prayer services will be held from 8-10am, Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, OH 43065.
Rose Marie Soltys
Aug 27, 2025
Rose Soltys, 99, passed away August 27, 2025 in Grove City, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 14, 1925. She was the beloved wife of Leonard Soltys, Sr (deceased). They were married just short of 75 years.
Rose leaves behind her son Leonard Soltys, Jr of Greenville, South Carolina and her daughter, Maryanne Misener (Robert Misener) of Grove...
Donna S. (Harrison) Wood
Aug 27, 2025
Donna S. (Harrison) Wood, 88, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, two brothers, and Lawrence Joseph Harrison, father of her children. Donna is survived by her son and three daughters; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed.
Private family burial service to be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna's memory...
Kimberly Kay Cooper
Aug 26, 2025
Kimberly Kay Cooper, 60, from Columbus, passed away Tuesday, 8/26/2025.
Kim was born November 15, 1964, at Eglin AFB Hospital in Florida to Glenn and Beverly (Kuhn) Cooper.
Kim’s birth was a miracle, arriving nearly three months early. Though born with a developmental disability, that would not define her. Kim became a special little Angel whose life was filled with joy, hugs,...
Lorrie (Lamprecht) Truman
Aug 26, 2025
Lorrie Truman, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 26, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1957 in Columbus, OH and raised in Worthington, OH.
Lorrie was the daughter of the late Howard B. and Norma Lamprecht. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Neil Truman, brother, Mark Lamprecht, niece, Andrea Ellen...
Yvonne Shop
Aug 25, 2025
Yvonne Shop, 73, of Westerville, Ohio; passed away on August 25, 2025 at The Ohio State University, The James, Hospice care. Born in Pineville, West Virginia on October 25, 1951 to the late Roy Lee and Zelma Mae (Sauls) Privett.
Those left to cherish memories of Yvonne include daughter, Alicia (Art) Valero; grandchildren, Brandon Junk, Alexa Junk, and Cami Junk; brother,...
Anne Ruth DeRhodes
Aug 25, 2025
Anne DeRhodes, Blacklick OH, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Brookdale Lakeview Crossing. She was preceded in death by her parents Elias & Millie (Sumner) Marcum, her husband Raoul DeRhodes and her son Brian DeRhodes. She is survived by her step-son David (Tina) DeRhodes. Anne leaves behind 4 siblings, Edna (Marcum) McCoy, Rose (Keith) Archambalt, Jo (Connard) Messer,...
Dorothy Ruth Hughett
Aug 25, 2025
Dorothy Ruth Hughett, 81, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away August 25, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her Father, Marion Greer; Mother, Mary Morrison; sister, Peggy Greer; brothers, Dick Greer, Fred Greer, Marvin Greer, Donald Greer; sister, Angela Schwab. Surviving family includes, Daughter, Peggy Jones; siblings, Barbara Coe, Virginia...
Betty J. Stewart
Aug 25, 2025
Betty Jean Stewart, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born Betty Jean Dutcher on March 6, 1932, in McArthur, Ohio, she was the daughter of Elza and Bernice (Cassill) Dutcher.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George E. Stewart; her son, Gary Dean; brothers Clarence Dutcher and Herbert Dutcher; and sisters Marion...
Jean E. Hoffman
Aug 25, 2025
Jean E. Hoffman, age 91, joined loved ones in Heaven on August 25, 2025. Preceded in death by parents Theodore and Olive Burris, brother Jack Burris, sister Joan Ayers, former husband Donald G. Hoffman, nephew Jackie Burris, great-great grandson Carter Gene Hoffman, and special friend Mark Jeffrey "Snuffy" Kealhier.
Jean worked as a secretary for the State of Ohio, a law...
Dr. Thomas Joseph Kolda
Aug 24, 2025
Thomas Joseph Kolda of Westerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 at Mount Carmel East hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Gail, parents Amos and Cecilia Kolda, and brother Dennis Kolda of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 1, 1939, Tom graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa...
Kathie Rideout
Aug 24, 2025
Kathie Ann Rideout, age 74, of Ostrander, Ohio passed away on August 24, 2025. Kathie was born on August 5, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Orville and Mary Heischman.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Rideout, brother, Frank Heischman, and granddaughter, Lilly.
She is lovingly survived by her sons, John (Angel) Rideout, Steven...
Kathleen Ann Mulholland
Aug 24, 2025
It is with a heavy heart but also with deep gratitude for the life of our beloved Katie Mulholland. Katie was more than a sister, an aunt, and a friend — she was a light that shone brightly in our family and in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Born into a lively household as the third of...
Betty A. Taylor
Aug 24, 2025
Betty Alice Taylor, age 83, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on August 24, 2025. Betty was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 30, 1941 to the late Beulah Davis.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Houston Taylor, her sons, Daniel (Penny) Taylor, John (Sherry) Taylor, daughter, Angela Taylor.
She is lovingly survived by her son,...
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