Jonathan (Jon) Louis Dalle
Jul 30, 2025
Jon went to be with his heavenly father early in the morning on Wednesday July 30th, 2025. He was born in Brockport, New York to his parents Mike and Angela Dalle on September 23, 1992. Jon grew up in Albion, New York where he went to school and learned to love playing hockey for Tri-County Youth Hockey. He battled and...
Stacey Lee Holmes
Jul 27, 2025
With deep heartbreak, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Stacey Lee Holmes on July 27, 2025, at the age of 46. Stacey passed away at home with her beloved husband, David Holmes, and cherished son, Anthony Dirosario, by her side.
Born on November 23, 1978, Stacey lived a life filled with compassion, laughter, and unwavering love for her family,...
George David Callahan
Jul 26, 2025
George David (Dave) Callahan, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 26, 2025, surrounded by his wife and family. Dave was born in Beckley, W.V. on April 4, 1949.
Dave met the love of his life Cathy Kusic when he was 17 years old at the Ohio State fair. He joined the Navy then proposed...
Charlotte Sue Hritz
Jul 24, 2025
Charlotte Sue Hritz, 81, passed away on July 24, 2025 in Westerville, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1943 in Coshocton, Ohio.
Nancy Jane McCollins
Jul 23, 2025
Heaven gained a mighty soul when Nancy Jane McCollins was welcomed into eternity on July 23rd, 2025, surrounded by the grace she so freely gave throughout her life. Nancy completed her earthly journey and stepped into the arms of Jesus, with angels rejoicing and a heavenly choir gathered in her honor.
A gifted singer, pianist, and organist, Nancy was the heart...
Carol Susan Avakian (Lombardi)
Jul 23, 2025
“Always in style, always in our hearts.”
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Carol Susan Avakian (Lombardi) on July 23, 2025.
Born to Nicholas and Marjorie Lombardi, Carol was raised with the values of strength, warmth, and loyalty—qualities she embodied throughout her life. She was a proud graduate of Otterbein University, earning her Bachelor...
Merri Hall
Jul 23, 2025
Merri Hall, 68, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away on July 23, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 29, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of Glenn and Sally Pugh. Merri attended Whetstone High School, where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Jon Hall. After attending The Ohio State University, she and Jon moved to Texas to...
James Charles Ruthers
Jul 22, 2025
James Charles "Jim" Ruthers, 83, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on January 30, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Jim was the son of James C. Ruthers Sr. and Pearl Ruthers. He grew up in a time of great change and answered the call to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy during...
Harold Jason Erwin
Jul 21, 2025
Harold Jason Erwin, a trim carpenter and lifelong resident of Ohio, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with melanoma.
Jason is survived by his fiancée, Danyeal Saleh; his children, Harold Erwin II (Savannah Erwin), Alexander Erwin, and Brianne Wolfe; his grandchildren; his mother, Gayla Erwin; his father, Ted Erwin; and his sisters,...
Terri Leigh Sexton
Jul 21, 2025
Terri Leigh Sexton, 65, passed away on July 21, 2025, she resided in New Rome, Ohio. She lived a life full of unwavering love. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on March 19, 1960, Terri attended Brookhaven High School. She was a former retail manager at dollar tree, as well as a former Sodexo employee at AEP. She was an avid...
Elenore "Jane" Coffield
Jul 21, 2025
Elenore Irma'Jane' Coffield
July 21, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the news of Jane Coffield, 89, of Plain City, Ohio, who passed
away July 21, 2025 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio, after a devastating diagnosis of
Stage 4 Cancer. She was born May 30, 1936 in Wegee, Ohio to Raymond and Mildred Glasow.
Jane grew up and attended school in Shadyside,...
Jack Richard Ward
Jul 20, 2025
Jack Richard Ward (1943-2025) was born August 8, 1943 in his grandmother’s house in Wellston, Ohio. He passed away on July 20, 2025 after a long illness, leaving his family saddened.
He was a loving father to four children, Robyn Messer (Mike), Deidra Ward (Walt Tucker), Christopher Ward, Laura McDonley (Timothy). He cherished his grandchildren, Rachael Messer, Kyle (Anahi) Messer, Eric...
John Michael Lawrence
Jul 20, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the news of John Michael Lawrence, 67, of Grove City, Ohio, who passed away on July 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 10, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert (Bob) and Nancy (Strouse) Lawrence.John graduated from Franklin Heights High School in 1976. After high school he served honorably in the Marines. He...
Richard Alan Cross
Jul 18, 2025
Richard Alan Cross of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio on July 18, 2025, at the age of 91, after a brief but severe illness. Richard was born on October 17, 1933, to Harry H. Cross and Edna Cross Rohwedder who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Carol (Frank)...
Rilla Sue Stogsdill
Jul 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rilla Sue Davenport Stogsdill
On July 18,2025, Rilla Sue Davenport Stogsdill peacefully entered her eternal home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, Sue’s final moments were filled with the laughter of her great-granddaughters, Rilynn and Willow – bringing a final smile to her face.
Sue is survived by her devoted son...
Adrian Holliday
Jul 17, 2025
Adrian Groves Holliday, 95, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 17, 2025 at Carlisle Manor Nursing Home in Carlisle, Ohio.
Adrian was born to Dwight Groves and Sarah Shrider Groves and was the youngest of three children. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Marcella Groves Crider and Eugene Groves, as well as her...
Ritchie Lambert
Jul 15, 2025
Ritchie A. Lambert
November 1, 1960 -July 15, 2025
Ritchie Lambert passed away on July 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his spouse Shawn. He is survived by his spouse, Shawn Holland; his daughters, Katie and Barbara; and his grandson, Benjamin. Ritch was one of a kind. He enjoyed fishing, motocross, golf, and cheering on his favorite team, the New Orleans...
Michael Rowland
Jul 15, 2025
There are no words big enough for a man like him—but this is our attempt.
Michael Rowland, 71, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on July 15, 2025, surrounded by family, with his daughter Makayla by his side as he took his last breath—an unbreakable bond held until the very end.
Our world cracked wide open the moment he left. Because Michael wasn’t...
Janet Marie Kahler
Jul 15, 2025
Janet (Arnold) Kahler was born in Mt. Blanchard, OH to Floyd and Alberta Arnold. Janet was 1 of 10 children. She lost her mom when she was 14. Thus placing her in the role as caregiver, cook, and cleaner to help her siblings and father. She later met her husband Richard (Dick) Kahler and moved to Columbus where they raised...
Mona Lisa Besco
Jul 14, 2025
Mona Lisa Besco, aged 62, entered heaven on Monday July 14th, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on July 4th, 1963, in Mansfield Ohio to Martha Caroline Keller Burton Jessee Smith and Asa LeGrande Jessee Sr. She was an active resident of Mansfield and a graduate of Mansfield Sr. High School in 1981 and later went on...