Obituaries

Timothy Lowell Steiner

Timothy Lowell Steiner

Aug 18, 2025

Timothy Lowell Steiner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 18th 2025 at the age of 75 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Wooster, Ohio to Lowell and Shirley Steiner on August 17th, 1950. He graduated from Wooster High School before starting college at Nyack College in New York where he...

Carolyn Pat Smith

Carolyn Pat Smith

Aug 18, 2025

I am very heartbroken and am in my own little world. With a heavy heart, I want to share the passing of our beloved mother. Carolyn Pat Smith (Freeman) left this world to be with the Lord on the morning of August 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She had local family by her side. Carolyn was a proud registered American...

Holly DeAnne Lynch

Holly DeAnne Lynch

Aug 18, 2025

Holly Lynch has officially logged off — and no, it wasn’t the Wi-Fi. After a long, hard-fought journey, she passed away surrounded by those she loved most (and yes, that includes her dog Coen and cat Summer, who provided better emotional support than most humans).

A brilliant artist, Holly’s work was bold, witty, and 100% her — no filters, no apologies....

Garry Ray McKenzie

Garry Ray McKenzie

Aug 17, 2025

Garry Ray McKenzie, 65, of Fredericktown, Ohio passed away August 17, 2025 at OSU hospital after a long illness.

Garry was born on June 12, 1960 in Delaware Ohio to Joe and Malinda McKenzie. Garry spent many of his years living in Paintsville, Kentucky and Marengo, Ohio. He worked at Meijer for several years and Galena Brickyard.

On October 29, 2016 Garry...

Tammy Janean Burton

Tammy Janean Burton

Aug 16, 2025

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Nancy Norris Robinson

Nancy Norris Robinson

Aug 16, 2025

Nancy Norris Robinson

Nancy Lee Norris was born on November 22, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Joseph and Merle Norris. Nancy concluded her family-centered life on August 16, 2025. Nancy was a graduate of South High School and grew up in the German Village area. She remained remarkably close friends with her “South High gals” all her life. After graduation Nancy’s...

Sheri Ann Whitt

Sheri Ann Whitt

Aug 15, 2025

Sheri Ann (Harlor) Whitt, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Friday August 15, 2025. Sheri lived in the Columbus area her whole life, graduating from West High School in 1959. She worked from graduation until she retired in 2009 from Mount Carmel East Hospital after 23 years. Her two prior long term jobs were with Ohio National...

Robert Michael Blakey III

Robert Michael Blakey III

Aug 13, 2025

Robert M. Blakey III ObituaryOctober 22, 1962 – August 13, 2025

Born in Upper Arlington, Ohio, on October 22, 1962, to Robert M. Blakey II and Dottie Blakey, Rob spent his early years in Upper Arlington before the family moved to Boardman, Ohio where he graduated from Boardman High School in 1981.

Rob earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Wittenberg...

Barbara Esther Stuhlmuller

Barbara Esther Stuhlmuller

Aug 13, 2025

Barbara Esther Foley-Stuhlmuller

January 29, 1939 — August 13, 2025

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Barbara Esther Foley-Stuhlmuller, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 86.

Barbara was born on January 29, 1939, in Paoli, Indiana to Robert and Ida Faye (Kendall) Gofourth. On December 16, 1960, she married Dewey Elmer Foley, Jr. They raised three...

Bette Frances Shelton

Bette Frances Shelton

Aug 11, 2025

Bette Frances Holliday Shelton, 80, a long-time resident of Marion, Ohio, died Monday morning (August 11, 2025) in Zanesville, Ohio, at her home, where she had resided for the past six months.

Mrs. Shelton was born October 20, 1944, in Marion to Denver W. and Betty J. Bricker Holliday. On July 31, 1965, in Marion, she married A. Dennis Shelton, who...

Marilyn Ann Crossley

Marilyn Ann Crossley

Aug 11, 2025

Marilyn Ann (Wilson) Crossley, 86, passed away on August 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was a proud graduate of South High School Class of 1957, where she was a cheerleader and Class Secretary. She spent many years helping to organize reunions of this tight-knit class.

In 1963, she married Allen Crossley, her high school sweetheart. Their life...

Sharon L Grimes

Sharon L Grimes

Aug 9, 2025

Sharon L. Grimes, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the age of 89, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her life was a testament to kindness, patience, and unconditional love.

Born on December 9, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, Sharon grew up with a deep appreciation for family and simple joys. She graduated from St. Joseph...

Mike Burleson

Mike Burleson

Aug 8, 2025

Mike Burleson, age 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 8th, 2025, leaving behind enough books and magazines to start a small to medium-sized library and enough construction materials in his garage that would turn any contractor green with envy.

Mike is survived by his wife, Debby Burleson, his sons, Todd and Evan, grandchildren, Aubrey Burleson, Clay Burleson, Drew...

Jerry Alan Emerick

Jerry Alan Emerick

Aug 8, 2025

Born September 18, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry was the third of eight kids born to Gerald and Marjorie Emerick. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Suzan Tarnoff, Jane Perry and Dan Emerick, and survived by siblings John, David, Polly and Tina Emerick as well as a large, extended family.

A mischievous child, Jerry loved erector sets,...

Joyce Ruth Parsons

Joyce Ruth Parsons

Aug 7, 2025

Joyce Ruth Rodock Parsons, 76, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Columbus, Ohio, on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Coshocton, Ohio, Joyce graduated from Columbus North High School in 1967 and went on to attend the Ohio State School of Cosmetology. She later built a 47-year career at the Chemical Abstracts Society, where her...

Stanley Bernard Swisher

Stanley Bernard Swisher

Aug 6, 2025

Stan valued his family, hard work, his country and serving God. His favorite Bible verse was “Trust in the Lord” (Proverbs 3:5).

Stan grew up in Spencerville, Ohio, the son of Bernard Elmo Swisher (“Bud”) and Guytanna Mae (“Guy”) (nee McClure). He loved living and working on the farm and helping his father with his business, Swisher Tree Service. He was...

Brent Alan Milby Sr.

Brent Alan Milby Sr.

Aug 5, 2025

Brent Alan Milby Sr., 55, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 5th 2025. Preceded in death by his brother, Rick Milby, survived by his parents, Arick & Sondra Milby, life partner, Jhana Morrow, Siblings, Cindi Sergent, Butch (Michelle) Milby, Tim (Connie) Milby, Children, Brandon (Rebecca) Milby, Brent Alan Milby Jr. (BAM), Blade Milby, Grace Milby, Corey Johnson,...

Robert Eugene Napper

Robert Eugene Napper

Aug 2, 2025

Robert E. Napper

December 29, 1942 - August 02, 2025

Bob Napper of Baltimore, Oh. Passed away at home surrounded by family. 

Bob was born December 29, 1942 in Rutland, Ohio to Joe and Bessie Napper. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Louise Napper of Baltimore, Oh., son Bobby (Holly) Napper of Roanoke, Virginia, daughters Thresa (Tom) Alexander of Carroll, Oh., Sharon Taylor of...

Tara Marie Wright

Tara Marie Wright

Aug 2, 2025

Tara Marie Wright (Francis) “Bubbles,” age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ricky Alan Francis and Terry Lynn Toner (Bilby).

Tara began dating the love of her life, Matthew Wright, on October 3, 1999, and they were married on October 4,...

Polly B Stivers

Polly B Stivers

Aug 1, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Polly Bernice Stivers, 80, of Columbus, Ohio entered into rest on Friday, August 1, 2025 alongside her husband of 60 years, Gerald (Gary) Stivers.

Polly was born on September 24, 1944 in Jacksboro, Tennessee, and she moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1962 at the age of 18. She worked as a carhop at Michael’s...