Obituaries
Laurie A. Enright
Jul 11, 2025
Laurie Enright, age 62, of Columbus, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 11, 2025.
Born and raised in Columbus, Laurie was the beloved daughter of the late David and Dorothy Enright. A proud graduate of Briggs High School, Class of 1981, Laurie lived a life full of laughter, warmth, and love.
She had an infectious joy and...
Mahesh Chandra Saraswat
Jul 11, 2025
Mahesh Chandra Saraswat, 77, of Columbus, OH passed away on July 11, 2025.
He was born on July 14, 1947 in India.
Prayers will begin at 2pm, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, OH 43065, followed by cremation.
Donald Mook
Jul 11, 2025
Donald "Don" Mook, a proud marine and smooth-talking gentleman with an unforgettable sense of humor, left us on July 11, 2025, while making sure there was still a little bit of spicy chaos left behind. Born in Hilliard, Ohio on April 6, 1957, Don was the kind of man who could make you laugh until your sides hurt, all the...
Wayne Elliot Turk
Jul 10, 2025
Wayne Elliot Turk, 63, of Blacklick, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 2, 1962, in the Bronx, New York, and though his earthly journey has ended, his legacy of love, service, and faith lives on in the countless lives he touched.
Wayne was...
Jim Toner
Jul 10, 2025
Jim Toner, age 80 of Columbus, OH, passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1945 to the late Michael and Hilde (Wilhelm) Toner in Pittsburgh, PA. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife Darlene Toner, second wife Frankie Reeder and a grandson Michael Ryan Toner. Jim is survived by his...
Gayla Ann Burnworth
Jul 10, 2025
Gayla Ann Burnworth, 57, of Columbus, passed away in her home July 10, 2025. She was born September 3, 1967 in Weirton WV to Dale and Claris Little.
Gayla was a loving mother and grandmother who was known for her patriotism and free spirit. She was always present and active in both her girls' and grandchildren's' lives, often teaching some of...
Edith Mae Collins
Jul 10, 2025
Edith Mae Collins, born on August 10, 1939, in Pilgrim, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. She dedicated many years of her life to serving the community as a bus driver for South-Western City Schools, where she became a beloved figure known for her kindness and care.
Edith had a warm and loving personality. She cherished her time spent...
Becky Stoffer
Jul 9, 2025
Rebeckah "Becky" Dawn Stoffer, age 62, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2025. Born on November 17, 1962, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Becky was a devoted daughter to the late Charles and Judy McGraw. Her life was a testament to love, caring, and unwavering dedication, traits that defined her both in her personal and professional endeavors.
Becky was...
Christopher Douglas Smith
Jul 8, 2025
On July 8, 2025, Christopher Douglas Smith, age 63, went to be with Our Lord and his mom and dad after a long illness. Chris was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend. He spent many years in computer network building and security, and owned his own company for more than 20 years. He was a lover of...
John E. Fralick
Jul 8, 2025
John Fralick, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Columbus, OH. John was born on January 7, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to James Fralick and Lois Wobbe.
John is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by children, Andrea M. Fralick, Mandy N. (Bob) Logsdon, Benjamin T. Fralick, Lucas T. Fralick, Sister, Johanna (Tom) Woehrle, Brother, Greg (Rebecca)...
Jeffrey Van Henderson
Jul 8, 2025
Jeffrey Van Henderson, 69, of Grove City, passed away on July 8, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 1, 1955, to Osey (Baldwin) Henderson and the late Andrew Henderson. He married Lynda Tucker on April 10, 1993. They stood side by side in marriage for 32 years, embodying what it means to love unconditionally and fully.
Jeffrey graduated...
Thomas Byron Manter
Jul 8, 2025
Thomas Byron Manter, lovingly known as Tom, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 30, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, he lived a life rich with talent, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to family.
Tom was a multitalented craftsman whose artistry shone brightly in his specialties of upholstery and woodworking. His hands created beauty from...
John Henry Henderson
Jul 8, 2025
John Henry Henderson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 7, 1934, in Fairfax, South Carolina, he lived a life rich with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to his family.
Throughout his career, John worked as a machine operator for National Graphics, where he was known...
Brooke Cooper Ferguson
Jul 8, 2025
Brooke Cooper (Ferguson), age 41, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio.Brooke was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Full of love, laughter, and kindness, she had a rare ability to connect deeply with everyone she met.She is survived by her three children, Ella Ferguson, Cohen...
Bonnie Jeanne Shuman
Jul 8, 2025
Bonnie Jeanne (MacPhail) Shuman, 76, died on July 8, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Thom, and son, Teddy, as well as her sister Heather (Julie) MacPhail, brother Paul (Valerie) MacPhail, nieces Elly (Jon) Keyser, Kaela (Tim) Hammond, nephew Matthew (Kaylyn) MacPhail, and grandnephews James, Thomas, and Andrew Keyser. She was preceded in death by her father, John MacPhail,...
Betty Lou Smith
Jul 7, 2025
Betty Lou Smith, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Betty was full of life—hardworking, sentimental, and fiercely devoted to the people she loved. She was known for her sense of humor, her willingness to listen, and her ability to make others feel seen and remembered. She never missed a chance to laugh,...
James Ash
Jul 6, 2025
James Ash, born on July 19, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Wright State University with a degree in accounting and earned his CPA certificate. James began his career in public accounting, where he worked for three years before making a significant career change to business ownership. For thirty years, he owned...
Pamela Lynn Howard
Jul 5, 2025
Pamela Lynn Howard, 65, of Delaware, OH, passed away on July 5, 2025.
She was born on September 29, 1959 in Cleveland, OH.
Pam loved her job and taking care of people, her family, cross word puzzles and her puppies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlen and Betty Medley, first husband, Anthony Vigilante and second husband, Larry Howard.
Surviving family includes...
Judy Ann Zimmerman
Jul 5, 2025
Judy Ann Zimmerman, 63, of Groveport, passed away on July 5, 2025 at home with her husband. She was born in Columbus to the late Sherman and Dorothy Mae (Kreici) Weimer. She married Don Zimmerman on October 22, 2008, and he survives.
Along with her loving husband, Judy is survived by step-daughter, Lori Barton; and many other family members and friends.
Immediate...
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