Obituaries
Kay Frances Springer
Mar 27, 2026
Kay Frances Springer, 87, passed away peacefully into our Lord's loving hands on March 27, 2026. She was born in Glenford, OH on December 14, 1938.
Kay was a graduate of Glenford High School in 1956. She was a proud basketball cheerleader for the Golden Horde, played saxophone and was a majorette in the band. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church...
Barbara Ann Brown
Mar 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Brown, lovingly known as Aunt Corcky, age 80, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2029. She was born in West Jefferson, Ohio, on September 6, 1945, and was lovingly raised by her mother, C. Viola Shockley, and Hughie McDowell.
Barbara will be deeply missed by her children, Dwayne (Janine) Hane, Shirley (William) Hammons, and Laurie (Jason) Staats;...
Theodore Sherron
Mar 26, 2026
In loving memory, we announce the passing of Ted Sherron, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, on March 26, 2026. Ted was born in Washington, Pennsylvania where he was raised by his mother, Lottie Wilkins and grandmother Catherine Brooks.
Ted served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, achieving the senior non-commission rank of Master Sergeant and specialized in aircraft...
Marilyn Louise Shiffman
Mar 26, 2026
Marilyn Louise Shiffman left us on March 26, 2026, at her residence with her husband David bedside. Born April 23, 1938 to farmers Laura and Stanley Lentz in Jeffersonville, Indiana, she developed lifelong interests in gardening, crafting, and art. After graduating from the University of Louisville, she made her way to Memphis, becoming the head Medical Records Librarian at a...
John David Lewis
Mar 26, 2026
John David Lewis, affectionately known by many as John John, JD, or Lewi, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic car accident, on March 26, 2026, at Mount Carmel - East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on August 27, 1975, in Columbus, John’s life was marked by dedication, warmth, and a profound love for family, friends, and his community.
John’s skilled hands...
John E. Tinney
Mar 26, 2026
John E. Tinney, a devoted family man, dedicated community member, and retired postal worker, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. Born on August 4, 1936, in Braxton County, West Virginia, John’s life was marked by service, faith, and a passion for lifelong learning and family.
John honorably served his country as a...
Elwin O. Rasmussen
Mar 26, 2026
Elwin O. “El” Rasmussen passed away on March 26, 2026, in Powell, Ohio, at the age of 90. He was born December 27, 1935, in Crocker, South Dakota.
El proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and later earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College. He helped open the Sears Distribution Center and went on to work as a consultant...
Kesty F. Filter
Mar 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kesty Filter, who departed this life on March 26, 2026, at the age of 74, at his home in the loving embrace of his family, following a brave battle with cancer. Kesty was born on February 21, 1952, in Glendale, West Virginia, to Kesty J. Filter.
Kesty’s life was a...
James "Jim" Arthur Hoy, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
James "Jim" Arthur Hoy, Jr., of Galloway, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born in Marysville on April 1, 1929. A service to honor his life will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Newcomer Family is honored to serve the Hoy family. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory please visit the tribute section...
David Saas
Mar 25, 2026
David Erik Saas, of Columbus, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 3/25/2026 after a lifelong battle with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
He is survived by his daughter, Veda Stafos, and son-in-law RJ Stafos; his beloved grandchildren, Justice and Serenity; and great-grandchildren, Astra and Mars of Kansas City. He is also survived by his sister, Kristy Nelsen-Bouck (Terry) of Goodyear; nephews Erik...
Tommie Lee Austin
Mar 24, 2026
Tommie Austin passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at the age of 97 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Tommie was born on September 12, 1928, in Eastman, Georgia, to her loving parents, Roy W. Haynes Sr. and Tunnie Haynes. From an early...
Alice "Jane" Danduran
Mar 24, 2026
Alice Jane Danduran was called home to our Lord surrounded by family and friends in her home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was 84 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerome and Alice Keller and her brother Jerome (Jerry) Allen Keller.
Jane was born Feb 20,1942 in Devils Lake, ND to Jerome and Alice (Robertson) Keller....
Brenda Kay Snyder
Mar 24, 2026
Brenda Kay (Harr) Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, OH, March 24, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was the daughter of Hubert James and Phylene (Melvin) Harr. She was born in Wurtland, KY, and spent most of her childhood in Portsmouth, OH, where she graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1962...
Dean R. Gruber
Mar 24, 2026
Dean R. Gruber, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on March 24, 2026. Dean was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 9, 1957 to the late David and Donna Gruber.
He is survived by his son, Justin Gruber and loving ex-wife,Vanessa Gruber.
He will be deeply missed.
Roderick "Rod" D. Gray
Mar 24, 2026
Roderick "Rod" D. Gray, born on July 18, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio. Rod was a proud graduate of Grove City High School, class of 1974.
Known for his very outgoing nature, Rod was a man who always spoke his mind, no matter what others thought. He was a jokester, and people...
Keith A. Decker
Mar 24, 2026
Keith Decker, "Uncle Boo," 70, born February 27, 1956 and passed away March 24, 2026. Keith was preceded in death by father, Otho "Bill" Decker Sr.; mother, Betty Decker; wife, Theresa Decker; and brother, Danny Decker. He is survived by step-daughter, Andrea Robertson; step-son, Justin Robertson; grandchildren, Rosaleen, Derick, Aliera, and Elena; sister, Patty (Roger) Niner; brother, Junior (Annette) Decker;...
Melonlee Joy Lewis
Mar 23, 2026
Melonlee Joy Lewis, born on August 14, 1954 in Chillicothe, Ohio, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2026. She will be warmly remembered for her lifelong dedication to her family, community, and career.
Melonlee was a graduate of West High School in Columbus, Ohio, class of 1972. She devoted over 30 years working at Huntington National Bank, where she made many...
Loretta Jean Williams
Mar 23, 2026
Loretta Jean Williams, 68, of Columbus, born on April 28, 1957, passed away March 23, 2026. The Newcomer Family is honored to serve the Williams Family. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory please visit the tribute section of the obituary page.
Nancy Barnicott
Mar 22, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nancy Barnicott of Powell, Ohio who died March 22, 2026 at the age of 79.
Nancy was born in Massillon Ohio. Her journey also took her to Jasper Indiana, Louisville Kentucky and Nashville Tennessee.
Nancy is survived by daughter Stacy (Steve) Butterfield of Powell Ohio; daughter-in-law Kim Dutchess of N. Augusta South Carolina; and...
Tom Arnold
Mar 22, 2026
Thomas "Tom" William Arnold, 72, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1954 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Thelma Arnold, infant brother, Edward Arnold.
He is survived by his wife Sue of 51 years, daughter, Christy (Dave) Akina, son, Mike (Diane Jehn) Arnold, granddaughters, Callie and Caitlyn Akina,...
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