James Michael Farkas
Jun 11, 2025
James Michael “Jim” Farkas, 88, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.Born on June 1, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, Jim lived a life defined by dedication and craftsmanship. He served his country honorably as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1962 and was recognized as an Atomic Veteran for his service during...
Shawn M. McCord
Jun 8, 2025
Shawn M. McCord, 54, of Columbus passed away on June 8th, 2025 at Riverside Hospital with his stepfather at his side. He was diagnosed with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia last December and had been fighting it fairly well until recently. He graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School and attended OSU. Shawn worked in the granite and marble distribution industry and...
Katherine Robin Michelle Desguin
Jun 7, 2025
Katherine Robin Michelle Desguin, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 7, 2025 at The Ark House group home, surrounded by her loving family after a long and valiant 22 year battle with brain cancer and epilepsy, during which time she was able to raise three fine children into adulthood...
Cheryl Lynn Marcum
Jun 5, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Marcum, 75, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at Country View of Sunbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Cheryl will be forever remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
She was born on September 23, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Thomas...
James Edward Herrnstein
Jun 4, 2025
James (Jim) E. Herrnstein passed away on June 4th, 2025. Jim was born June 25, 1951 to Addison and Beverley Herrnstein.
Jim is survived by his wife Marilyn Bush-Herrnstein, nieces Carrie (Scott) Scarberry, Lindsey (William E) Jewett, Elizabeth (Joseph) Miller, great nieces Mackenzie (Tyler) Duncan, Winnie Duncan, Raelynn Miller, Addison Miller, great nephews Enzo Duncan, Alexander Scarberry, Kaleb Miller, Carter Miller,...
Jerrold Williams Kannel
Jun 4, 2025
Jerry Kannel was born on May 5, 1935, in Quincy, Massachusetts. He attended Tri-State College where he met his great love, Sharon Grogg. They married in 1958, and he often joked that Sharon “smoothed out some of my rough spots, although I’m sure that in many cases she would have preferred to shoot me.” They raised two daughters, Melinda and...
James L. Sweeney
Jun 3, 2025
James L. Sweeney passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025. Jim was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 18, 1940. He graduated from Aquinas Prep Academy, then entered the US Navy. Jim severed for 2 years until he was wounded during a training exercise and was medically discharged in 1962. He moved to the Cleveland, Ohio area in 1973. Jim...
William R. Anders Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
William R. Anders Jr. (Bill), 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer.
Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 25, 1948, to Jean (Conner) and William R. Anders Sr. He grew up in Bay Village, Ohio, and graduated from Bay High School.
He attended The Ohio State University, where...
Grace Mary Deardurff-Zarbaugh
May 30, 2025
Grace Mary Deardurff-Zarbaugh went to be with the lord on May 30, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Nancy Ann Corrado-Deardurff and James Merraday Deardurff. Grace had a heart big enough for everyone, and she especially loved being a grandmother-not only to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but to anyone who needed one. Her kindness, warmth, and...
Beverly Joan Upperman
May 29, 2025
“Into the everlasting” – Emily Dickinson
Beverly Joan Upperman, 75, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on May 29, 2025. Bev was born on December 31, 1949, to Robert Hanson and Joan Stainer in Columbus, Ohio. Bev met Bruce Upperman in Columbus, Ohio and they married on May 9, 1972. After battling with ALS, Bruce preceded Bev in death on October 22,...
Jerry Lee Graves
May 29, 2025
Jerry Lee Graves, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025. Born on August 7, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio. Jerry was a proud graduate of Linden McKinley High School and attended the Columbus College of Art and Design. A skilled craftsman and dedicated professional, he was a lifelong member of Carpenters Union Local 200 and served...
John Vincent Redden
May 29, 2025
John Vincent (Jack) Redden passed to his heavenly home May 29, 2025 at the age of 92. Born in Columbus to Robert and Ruth Redden, he was raised by his grandparents, Clyde and Laurabelle Reed, all who preceded him in death. In 1952 John (Jack) joined the US Airforce, later married his wife, Marilyn Martin. Sons Allen and David have...
Judy Ann Smith
May 29, 2025
Judy Ann Smith, of Shawnee Hills, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on May 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Born in Athens, Ohio, to Roger and Meredith Martin, Judy lived a life full of love, resilience, and joy.
A beloved wife, mother, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother (“GG”), and friend,...
Francesco Antonio Mitrione
May 28, 2025
Francesco (Frank) Antonio Mitrione, 76 years old of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2025, after a long battle with lung cancer.
He was born on June 12, 1948 in Avellino, Italy to the late Vito and Anna (Bagno) Mitrione. He was also preceded in death by his Brother Robert Mitrione.
Frank was born with an Italian and American citizenship and...
Gail R. Coppess
May 27, 2025
Gail R. Coppess, born on January 4, 1953, in Ansonia, Ohio, departed this life peacefully at his home in Hilliard, Ohio, on May 27, 2025, surrounded by family as he bravely faced a battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the hearts of many with his unwavering kindness and infectious laughter.
Gail was...

Barbara Ann Moore
May 26, 2025
Barbara Ann Moore, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2025 at home.
Barbara was born on February 6, 1943 in Franklinville, New Jersey, the daughter of Alexander and Dorothy Dolinski (Bradel).
Barbara joins her parents, her spouses, Ronald Bullock and Virgil Moore; her son, Ronald Bullock, and daughter, Barbara Meyer; her granddaughter Danielle LaBrec and her brother William Dolinski.
She...
Marcela V. Rivera
May 26, 2025
Marcela (Mamang Cel) Velasquez Rivera, beloved mother to four children, 87 years old, passed away peacefully in her home on May 26, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio surrounded by her family and loved ones leaving a void her family cannot fill.
She was born in Angeles City, Philippines in January 17, 1938 to Engracia Espino Velasquez and Bernardo Velasquez. She was the...
Christine Price
May 26, 2025
Christine Grant (Seton) Price, 87, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on May 26, 2025. Born in Manchester, England, to John and Alice Seton, she grew up in Oadby, Leicestershire where she lived when she met William “Bill” Price, an American serviceman from southern Ohio, based at RAF Bruntingthorpe. After marrying Bill, Christine returned with him to Ohio and...
Kathleen A. Summerfield
May 24, 2025
Kathleen A. Summerfield, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. A lifelong resident of the Central Ohio area, Kathleen was born on October 10, 1951, to the late Jack and Anna Mae Thomas.
Kathleen dedicated 39 years of her life to Ohio State University, where she was a respected and valued member of the staff. Her...
Glendall L. Smith
May 24, 2025
Glendall L. Smith, born on July 11, 1938 in Pennsboro, WV, peacefully left this life, at his home in Hilliard, Ohio, on May 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the hearts of many.
Glendall enjoyed playing his guitar, going to church, where, when his health was better, was able to...