Obituaries
William "Tim" Elgin
Feb 14, 2026
William Timothy "Tim" Elgin, 65, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born October 15, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late William and Katherine (Egan) Elgin. Also preceded in death by sister Madeline (Elgin) Eyerman, brother-in-law Gary Buskirk, nephews Matthew Gall and Justin Murnane and great-nephew Gracen Frazier.
Survived by his siblings Mary (Paul) Sweeney, brother-in-law Tom Eyerman,...
Olive "Dolly" Lucille Ginsberg
Feb 14, 2026
Olive "Dolly" Lucille Ginsberg (Smith), 90, of Grove City, OH passed away on February 14, 2026. Dolly was born on January 11, 1936 in Hamilton, OH to Daniel Lloyd Smith and Lulu Olive Magee (Smith).
Dolly owned the White Horse Saloon for 25 years. She has worked hard her entire life. She is best known for her love for her kids...
Thomas "Tim" W. Corona
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas Washington Corona, aka "Tim" went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Josephine and Anthony, his oldest brother Frank, his sisters Maryjo and Toni, and his younger brother David.
He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, April, and 5 children, Angela (Christopher) Ferguson,...
John David Brown
Feb 14, 2026
John David Brown “ David” age 78 of Columbus, Ohio was called back home on February 14, 2026 while surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on December 25,1947 and raised on a rural farm in Belmont County in Ohio, moving to Shadyside, Ohio and graduating in 1965. He moved to Columbus and married Candace Brown and raised their 6...
Rosemary Hill
Feb 14, 2026
Rosemary Hill went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1936 to Marion and Hazel Crabtree in Louisa, Kentucky. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harvey Hill, her sons Mark, Brian and Stephen Hill, her grandsons Paul Hill and Christopher Hunter, her sisters Martha Crabtree, Wilma...
Marla L. LeBlanc
Feb 14, 2026
Marla Lea LeBlanc, 67, of Columbus, OH, passed away on February 14, 2026.
She was born in Columbus, OH on February 7, 1959.
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Dalton J. McMillen
Feb 13, 2026
Dalton J. McMillen, 33, passed away February 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Albert Billingsley and Bill McMillen Sr.; great-grandmothers, Norma Jean Fry and Betty Densmore. Dalton is survived by son, Tyler J. McMillen; mother, Cheri (Chris) Munk; father, Bill (Shelby) McMillen; sister, Holly (Jon) Wheeler; niece, Breanna Bellar; grandmothers, Becky Billingsley and Bonnie McMullen; aunt, Ann...
Ariadni Philippidis
Feb 13, 2026
Ariadni (Alifandis) Philippidis was born on the Danube river outside Romania’s Iron Gates. A child of water, the first years of her life were spent on a barge on the river. She was part of a loving extended family of sailors and marine engineers who traversed the river between Turnu Severine and Constanza on the black Sea. That time came...
Dannie D. Ashcraft
Feb 12, 2026
Dannie D. Ashcraft, born January 8, 1947, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community.
A proud 1965 graduate of Westfall High School, Dannie went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force. His commitment to service continued throughout his life,...
Tom Richeimer
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas (Tom) C. Richeimer lll, age 76, of Columbus Ohio passed away February 12, 2026, at his residence.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, he was a Vietnam war veteran. After leaving the service, he worked as an EMS/Fireman in Westerville Ohio. He spent 20 plus years managing the maintenance crew for a large condo complex...
Douglas Lynn Coldren
Feb 11, 2026
Douglas L. Coldren, 68, of Columbus, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born in Columbus on July 16, 1957, to the late Otis and Velma (Shanks) Coldren. He married Pamela L. Myers on May 14, 1988, and she survives.
Along with his beloved wife, Doug is survived by his brother, Otis Coldren, brother-in-law, Paul Myers,...
Janet Nelle Bowles
Feb 11, 2026
Janet Nelle Bowles, born on December 21, 1931, in Marietta, Ohio, passed away on February 11, 2026. Janet grew up on the family farm, which played a significant role in shaping her hardworking and caring nature. She dedicated a part of her career to working at the OSU Bookstore, where she contributed to the community and made lasting connections.
Janet had...
Kenneth Lee Cranford
Feb 11, 2026
Kenneth Lee Cranford, a beloved son, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio, on February 11, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on November 17, 1933, in Columbus, Kenneth lived a life full of love, laughter, and service. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Korean War, exemplifying dedication...
Tony Hawke
Feb 11, 2026
Tony Hawke, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2026. Tony was born on August 29, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio to the late James Hawke.
Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Tina Hensley.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Sheryl, son, Bryan Hawke, bonus son, Connor, siblings, Jim Hawke, Joe Hawke, Patti...
Jeanne L. Marcum
Feb 11, 2026
Jeanne Louise Marcum (Kulik), 68, of Grove City, OH passed away on February 11, 2026 surrounded by her husband and loving family. Born on May 12, 1957 at Union Hospital in Dover, OH the daughter of Rev. Gene Z. and Margie Kulik.
She graduated from Westland High School and retired from AEP. Jeanne married Terry Marcum on September 12, 1975 by...
Jonathon M. Armstrong Black
Feb 10, 2026
Jonathon Maurice Armstrong Black, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly Columbus Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026.
He is lovingly survived by his parents, Sean and Joi (Armstrong) Black, his only sister, India Marie Black. He is also survived by his aunts, Brandy Black and Leslie Wooden, his uncles Melvin Kinzer and Lamar Wooden, along with his grandfather, Melvin Hoston.
Jonathon is...
Willis Reece
Feb 10, 2026
Willis "Butch" Reece, a cherished member of the community, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 75 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on January 7, 1951, in Switzer, West Virginia. Willis was the youngest of twelve children, growing up in a large family that instilled in him the values of hard work and camaraderie.
Willis began his...
Robert Alan Rice Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
Robert Alan Rice Sr., age 66, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Wilbur Presley Rice and Claire Virginia Lucca.
He is survived by his sons, William L. Rice, and Robert Rice Jr.; fiance, Debbie Simpson.
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Marvin Arthur Schleppi
Feb 10, 2026
Marvin Arthur Schleppi, 83, of Groveport, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Hospice of Central Ohio at OSU, after a short illness.
He was born on January 29, 1943 to the late Oliver Schleppi and Vergelia Mae (Orndorff) Moore at Columbus, OH. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Thelma Miller and Dale Schleppi; and his daughter, Jane...
Ronald D. Drumm
Feb 10, 2026
Ronald D. Drumm,79, Hamilton Township, died peacefully in his sleep on February 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Jane Van Wyck Drumm. He is survived by children, Andrew (Laura), Jennifer (Jimmy), Scott (Staci), and grandchildren, Dakota, Mitchell, Parker, and Mathias.
He was a proud alum of Zanesville High School and Ohio University(Botany). He proudly served...
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