Obituaries
Lessie Blackburn
Jan 19, 2013
Lessie W. Blackburn, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2013 after suffering from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Valley Head, AL and moved to the Akron area in 1946. She was a real estate agent for several years before retiring to FL in 1979. Shortly after moving, she decided she wasn't ready for retirement and worked part...
Lawrence "Jim" Frank
Jan 19, 2013
Lawrence "Jim" Frank, 79, long time resident of Grove City, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was an Eagle Scout, proud graduate of OSU, veteran of the US Air Force and retired from Newfield Publications. Survived by wife of 56 years, Gayle and lots of loving family. At Jim's request, there will be no visitation or services. Messages of...
Michael Chambers
Jan 19, 2013
Michael A. Chambers, 55, passed away at Kobacker House on January 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Frank; wife, Terry; sister, Paula and grandsons, Travis and Trent. Michael is survived by his mother, Mary; sisters, Pam (Don) Righter and Mary Lou Ryan; brothers, Paul "Bill", Frank Jr., and Robert (Helen); daughter, Rachel; her children, Nikki...
Mark Jones
Jan 18, 2013
Mark Everett Jones, 53, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He was born August 23, 1959 in Columbus. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Ralph D. Jones; brother, Greg Jones; sister, Julie Beth Jones; stepdaughter, Nicky Grimmett. He is survived by his wife, Janney; sons, Mark Jr. (Liz), Rodney (Heather) and Bret...
Gary Lee Lester
Jan 17, 2013
Gary L. Lester, 65, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Columbus, OH on June 28, 1947, to Basil and Catherine L. (Chandler) Lester and is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brothers, Dallas and Jimmy; sister-in-law, Kathy Lester; niece, Danielle Friend. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Towns)...
Paul E. Carter
Jan 17, 2013
Paul E. Carter, 61, went home to be with the Lord January 17, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born November 13, 1951. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Martha Carter and brother, David Carter. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patricia; daughter, Melissa (Sonny) Higgins; grandsons, Spencer Grant, Jacob Ryan...
Randy Jones
Jan 16, 2013
Randy Dee Jones, 54, passed away January 16, 2013. He was born October 15, 1958 in Ashland, KY to Carl Joseph and Gladys Louise Jones. His parents have preceded him in death. Randy is survived by his son, Jared Jones; sister, Tammy (Joe Imms) Jones-Imms and mother of his son, Janet (Ron) Blanchette. Randy is also survived by siblings; Greg,...
Irene C. Stackpole
Jan 16, 2013
Irene C. Stackpole, 85, Galena, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Irene was born in New Boston, OH on January 3, 1928, to Joseph and Edna (Smith) Blair and is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James Pierce; son, Marvin Pierce and 3 sisters. Survivors include her husband, Richard C. Stackpole; daughters, Wanda (Larry) Scarberry, Teresa Lynn Ratliff,...
Robert Schaffer
Jan 16, 2013
Robert L. Schaffer, 72, passed away January 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eugenia; siblings, Eugene and Ralph Hanna, Elmadean Schneider and Richard "Mark" Schaffer. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jan; daughter, Kaylee (Christopher) Parsons; grandchildren, Staff Sergeant Nickolas Lesley, Joshua Meyer and Mason Meyer; brother, Harold Schaffer; sister-in-law, Phyllis...
Daniel J. Matunas
Jan 15, 2013
Daniel J. Matunas, 58 of Westerville, passed away suddenly January 15, 2013 at home. Born July 3, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio.He was a 1972 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School. Daniel was employed with Aqua Ohio for more than 30 years. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed watching Andrew's participation with the Columbus Capitals Hockey Team and Blendon Westerville Little League....
Daniel Routte
Jan 15, 2013
Daniel R. Routte, 54 of Westerville, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at OSU Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born October 6, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond and Florence Routte.Dan loved animals, go cart racing, old cars or anything with wheels that went fast. He enjoyed collecting Borden's memorabilia. He was also an avid Buckeye fan.Preceded...
Mark Marioth
Jan 15, 2013
Mark Edward Marioth, 37 passed away January 15, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E.; grandma Bub and many others. Mark is survived by children, Daniel, Jacob and Katie Marioth; newly born grandson; mother, Marcy (Bruce) Colvin; sister, Dianna (Doug) Marioth; brother, Scott (Joyce) Marioth; step-sister, Deborah (John) Hines; step-brother, Heath Colvin; aunt, Mari (Tom) Kerber;...
Karon Wing
Jan 14, 2013
Karon Sue Wing, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013. She was born in Huntington, WV. Karon was preceded in death by her father, Carlos Williamson; beloved dogs, Buffy, Eddie and Doey. She was previously employed by the State of Ohio, ODOT and DAS. Karon was past President and Chief Steward OCSEA Central Ohio Chapter 2513. She previously served as Ward...
Mark Scott Carnes
Jan 14, 2013
Mark Scott Carnes, 53, of Grove City, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janine; grandmother, June Jones and brother in law, Ronnie Cline. Survived by his mother, Phyllis Underwood; daughter, Marcelene, of Grove City; four siblings; a great niece and nephew; two great nephews; a great niece...
Juana "Jane"H. Steele
Jan 13, 2013
Juana "Jane" H. Steele, 53, Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Jane was born in Houston, TX on February 12, 1959, to Benino and Rosie (Garcia) Rosales and is survived by her parents; husband of 25 years, William R. Steele; children, Jason (Tamara) Maile, Elizabeth (Josh Willis) Steele, Matthew Steele; sisters, Christina (Ron) Stoffle and Ruthie Brown; brothers,...
Sarah L. Swiger
Jan 13, 2013
Sarah (Sally) Louise Swiger, age 81, passed away peacefully at home in Ashville, OH surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was born December 2, 1931 in Carnegie, PA. She retired from Ebco Mfg. She was a resident of Whitehall, OH from 1952 to 2011 and a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is preceded in...
Paul F. Breckenridge
Jan 13, 2013
Paul F. Breckenridge, 86, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was born March 4, 1926 the son of William A. and Liska Mae (Beatty) Breckenridge. Paul retired from the Union Fork & Hoe Company after forty years and served in the armed forces. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Eva Breckenridge in 1990. Survived by son,...
James Preece
Jan 13, 2013
James V. Preece, 49, of Columbus, departed this life Sunday, January 13, 2013 due to complications related to tetraplegia caused by an auto accident in 2011. He was born March 6, 1963 in Columbus, OH and raised on Meathouse Creek, graduated from Sheldon Clark H.S. in 1981 and Mayo Vo-Tech in 1983. James was preceded in death by his father,...
Frankie S. Snedegar
Jan 12, 2013
Frankie S. Snedegar, 59, of Logan, OH, passed away January 12, 2013. She was born January 29, 1953 in Logan, WV. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Carter and Elizabeth Bartram and sister, Karen Moran. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark W. Snedegar; children, Mark A. Snedegar and Jessica (Lacy) Leffel; grandchildren, Madison and Carter...
Gay Withem
Jan 11, 2013
Gay Withem, 79, of Minerva Park, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1933 in Hocking Co., son of the late Amos and Maxine Withem. In addition to his parents, Gay was preceded in death by his brothers, Bus, Bob and Larry; sisters, Ruth Ann and Sis. He is survived by his wife,...
About Us
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is a collection of obituaries for Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas. With services throughout the area that are updated regularly. Find local Columbus Ohio obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.