Obituaries

Manuel A. Baerga

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

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...

Brandon Jackson

Brandon Jackson

Aug 30, 2026

Brandon Lee Sasorith Jackson, 28, a remarkable and deeply loved husband, son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2026, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. His loss leaves an immeasurable emptiness in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

Brandon was born on March 18, 1998, to...

Margaret Ann Shawver

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

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

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

Mary Ann Pickard

Aug 29, 2026

Mary Ann Pickard passed away quietly on August 29, 2026, after a several year battle with lymphoma. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio to Charles Briggs and Mary Catherine (Pressler) Pickard. She attended St. James the Less grade school and graduated St. Francis DeSales High School (1966). In 1970 she was pinned as an RN from...

Lori Ann Morris

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Warren Edward Pass

Warren Edward Pass

Aug 27, 2026

Warren Edward Pass, born on January 8, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 27, 2026 at the age of 66.

Warren is survived by siblings, Rose, Alvin, Debra, and Glynis Pass; host of nieces and nephews, extended family members and family friend Gwen Harris.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Willie Mae (Turner) Pass, brother, Steven,...

Monica M. Haislet

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

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

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

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

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

Rita Ann Davidek

Aug 26, 2026

Rita Ann Davidek July 19, 1932 - August 26, 2026

Rita was born July 19, 1932 to her parents, Francis and Rosalia Burket in Tarentum Pa. She was the baby of her 5 siblings, Francis, Richard, Jean, Robert, all previously deceased. Rita had a difficult beginning of life when she lost her Mother at age 6 months from pneumonia and then...

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