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...
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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...
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
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
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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