Obituaries
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,...
Joseph A. Lindsay
Mar 22, 2026
Joseph A. Lindsay, age 89, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Al and Shirley Lindsay.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lindsay, and brother, Jerry Lindsay.
He is lovingly survived by his daughter, Debi (Jim) Clark, grandchildren, Lindsay (Isaac)...
James "Bo" Michael Watson
Mar 22, 2026
James (Bo) Watson, age 54, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on March 22, 2026.
James (Bo) Watson was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents, Ruth Loop Robert and Randall Fletcher.
James is preceded in death by his sister Ruth, His Grandparents, Doyle and Majoria Spears, Step Daughter Ashley Farley, Nephew Joshua Watson, Uncle John Loop, James...
Bud Gail Clark
Mar 22, 2026
Bud Gail Clark, age 83, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1942 at Community Hospital in Springfield, Ohio to the late Gail and Betty Clark.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Robert Clark and William Clark.
He is survived by his loving wife, Flora Mae Clark, who he married on December 14, 1963....
William Scott Barker
Mar 21, 2026
William Scott Barker, age 60, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on March 5th, 1966 to the late William and Donna Barker.
He is lovingly survived by his two sons Corey (Sara) Barker, Cameron (Emily) Barker and five grandchildren: Ava, Elli, Bentley, Mason, and Noah. In addition to his children and grandchildren he is also...
John Daniel Thompson
Mar 20, 2026
John “J.D.” Thompson, 90, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1935, to the late George L. Thompson and Neva W. (Bevis) Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Norman Thompson and Charles Thompson.
J.D. was a 1957 graduate of Johnstown-Monroe High School in Licking County, Ohio. He served in the United States...
Gladys Marlene Grimes
Mar 20, 2026
Gladys Marlene Grimes passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio. Gladys lived a long and meaningful life centered around her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandma, great-grandma and great great grandma. Gladys loved spending time with her family and took...
Tejesh Srivastava
Mar 20, 2026
Tejesh Srivastava, 88, of Columbus, Ohio died Friday, March 20 at Darby Glenn Nursing Home. She was born December 19, 1937 in the city of Lakhimpur Kheri in India. Tejesh is preceded in death by her husband, Ramesh C. Srivastava whom she married in 1956, her parents, Raghunandan Prasad and Dhermavati Indra, her daughter, Kamalni Srivastava, and her son, Vishnu...
Leslie Baker
Mar 19, 2026
Leslie Baker, aged 70, passed away on March 19, 2026. Leslie was born Leslie Lanning on July 19, 1955, in Parkersburg West Virginia. In 1958, her family moved to Grove City, Ohio. Leslie was a 1973 graduate of Grove City High School. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart Terry Baker. Together, they raised a family with their son...
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