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Peggy Ann Lehr
Feb 25, 2026
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Betty Lee Burke
Feb 25, 2026
Betty L. Burke, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 6, 1939 to the late Francis H. and Iantha (Close) Benton. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Richard "Dick" Burke, mother, father, sister Mary (Benton) and brother in-law Dale Singhass. She is...
Jane Elliott
Feb 25, 2026
Jane Sillaman Elliott, 99, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at The Grand of Dublin in Dublin, Ohio, where she had resided since 2016.
Born on June 29, 1926, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, Jane was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth “Bess” (Michaelson) Sillaman. She was a devoted member of Charter Oak United Methodist Church...
Frank William Stalder
Feb 24, 2026
Frank William Stalder, 79, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2026.
Frank was a devoted husband, father. He shared 60 loving years of marriage with his wife, Connie, a partnership rooted in love, and humor. He was a proud father to his daughter, Denise Stalder (Magas) and her husband, Ken, and to his son, Andrew Stalder, and...
Gerald Arthur Rue
Feb 24, 2026
Gerald (Jerry)Rue Jerry left to be with the Lord on February 24, 2026. Jerry was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on July 3rd, 1942. He later became a proud Air Force Veteran stationed in Columbus, Ohio at Rickenbacker Air Force Base . He was employed with Battelle in Columbus. Then became employed for 16 years as security officer in The Verne...
Josiah (Lauren) Rector
Feb 23, 2026
Josiah (Lauren) Rector, a cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 23, 2026, in South Bloomfield, Ohio. Born on April 17, 1993, in Columbus, Ohio, Josiah lived a life that touched many with his kind and caring nature.
Josiah graduated from Ecot in 2012, demonstrating not only his dedication to education but also his commitment to personal growth and...
Donald "Don" Harvey
Feb 23, 2026
Donald “Don” Harvey passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 91. He was dearly loved by his five‑generation family, who cherished his compassion, encouragement, generosity, and sense of humor.
Don was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Grove City. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie; his parents James and Marie; his...
Lustie Jane Kapiskosky
Feb 23, 2026
Lustie Jane Kapiskosky, born on April 2, 1947, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Lustie was the embodiment of love and kindness, radiating joy and warmth to everyone who had the privilege to know her. The memories she leaves behind are a tapestry of laughter, generous spirit, and a smile that could...
Sabitha Musuku
Feb 23, 2026
Sabitha Musuku, 89, of Worthington, OH, passed away on February 23, 2026.
She was born on January 2, 1937 in India.
Visitation will be held from 10am-11am, Thursday, February 26, 2026. Prayers will start at 11am with cremation to follow.
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Nonya Elaine Bickle
Feb 22, 2026
Nonya Elaine Lee Bickle, 76, of Columbus, passed away on February 22, 2026, while in hospice care at The Ohio State University Hospital. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on May 22, 1949, to the late Jack Roger Lee and LaVon Marie Uhrig Bowsher. She married Bobby Lee Bickle on December 17, 2000, and he survives.
Along with her husband, Nonya...
Phyllis M. O'Neil
Feb 22, 2026
Phyllis M. O'Neil, 74, passed away February 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents, Phillip and Helen Brunet; husband, Stephen O'Neil; sisters, Kathrine Brunet and Christine Kelly; dear friends Cheryl and Bill Mills. Phyllis is survived by her sons, Robert, Shawn (Venus), and Kevin O'Neil; grandchildren, Shawn, Jonathon, Mars, and Cole O'Neil; siblings, Helen, Phil, Dottie, John, Tom,...
Mickey Mitchell Sr.
Feb 22, 2026
Mickey Mitchell Sr. age 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 22, 2026. Mickey was born on October 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Toy and Winifred Mitchell.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Joyce, brothers, Sammy and Joey, and daughter-in-law, Christine Locklear.
He is lovingly survived by his children, Angela Phipps, Andrea...
Donald A. Wester
Feb 22, 2026
Donald A. Wester, affectionately known as Donnie, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, after a brief illness. Born on May 6, 1959, Don was a proud member of the local community, dedicated to his family and friends.
Don's educational journey took him from West Jefferson High School to Western Kentucky University, where he showcased his athletic prowess by...
Johnnie J. Ray
Feb 22, 2026
Johnnie J. Ray, 77, originally from Groveport, OH, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Violet and Ralph Ray; eight siblings; and granddaughter, Alexandra Hope Wihl. John is survived by wife of 54 years, Terrie Ray; children, Jason (Anita) Ray, Jodie Ray Wihl, and Julie (John) Palguta; grandchildren, Jeffrey Ray, Ashley Wihl, JJ...
Michael Scott Burgy
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Scott Burgy, born on May 4, 1969, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, remembered for his lively spirit and unique sense of humor.
Michael was an enthusiastic member of the Westland High School ROTC and carried that dedication into his adult life. Michael had a fulfilling career at Arnet...
James Edward Henry, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
James Edward Henry was born in 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to his late parents Jackie White and James Edward Henry Sr. He passed away February 21, 2026, at home in Grove City, Ohio.
James lived an exceptional life characterized by a commitment to lifelong learning, teaching, loyalty, and by always knowing exactly the right time to show up for his people.
James...
Jackie E. Hinton
Feb 21, 2026
Jackie E. Hinton, born on March 10, 1934, departed this life on February 21, 2026. Jackie was a dedicated autobody mechanic who spent his career first at Commercial Lovelace in Columbus and later transferred to Fitzpatrick in Groveport. He found joy in working with his hands and took great pride in his craft.
Jackie had a deep love for restoring old...
Pratima Bhattacharya
Feb 20, 2026
Pratima Bhattacharya of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 20, 2026. Pratima was born on January 7, 1935 in Jiaganj, India to the late Suhasini Bhattacharya and Ramesh Chandra Bhattacharya. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nirmal Kumar Bhattacharjee.
She is lovingly survived by her children, Tanushree Dutta, Utpal Bhattacharya and Pallab Bhattacharya; her grandchildren, Prabal Dutta, Malini Dutta...
Jane Ann Arrowood
Feb 20, 2026
Jane Arrowood (age 84) died on February 20 in her home of 55 years in Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness. She is survived by son Craig (Jana Messinger), daughter Lisa (Rob) Graham, grandchildren Ally, Charli & Addy Arrowood and Marcus Graham, sister Susan Scott, nephew Matt Scott and niece Meredith Kersting. She was preceded in death by Ben, her...
Robert L. Haury
Feb 20, 2026
Robert L. "Bob" Haury, 90, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. He was born in Louisville, KY on September 15, 1935, to the late Leroy J. and Carrie O. (Clements) Haury. He was also preceded in death by his brother Jack (Helen), Bill (Bonny) Haury and his sister JoAnn (Jim) Morris.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Haury...
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