Obituaries

Adrian Holliday

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...

Edgar "Eddie" Raymond Hall

Edgar "Eddie" Raymond Hall

Jul 16, 2025

Obituary for Edgar “Eddie” Raymond Hall

Eddie Hall, age 42, passed away peacefully on 7/16/2025, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on April 16, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio but lived most of his life and grew up in Zebulon, North Carolina. He is proceeded in death by his parents RAD Hall and Vicki Grey.

Eddie was known for his infectious smile, being...

Ritchie Lambert

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

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

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

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...

Homer Ray Preece Sr.

Homer Ray Preece Sr.

Jul 13, 2025

Homer Preece Sr., of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the Lord’s day, Sunday, July 13th, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was 82 years old.

Born and raised in Mingo County, West Virginia, Homer always said he had the best childhood. He loved the mountains, the people, and the peace of “home.” Nothing brought him more joy...

David Mark Grabosky

David Mark Grabosky

Jul 13, 2025

David Mark "Grabs" Grabosky, age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. After a courageous year-long battle with cancer, Dave's strength, grace, and enduring optimism remained an inspiration to all who knew him.

Born on December 2, 1961, in Warren, Ohio, Dave was the beloved son of...

Nicholas Allen Elias

Nicholas Allen Elias

Jul 12, 2025

Nicholas Elias, age 25, passed away July 12, 2025.

He is survived by parents Joe and Megan Elias, daughter Isabella, fiancé Elizabeth, brothers Brendon and Ayden, grandma Joyce, grandpa McMannis, Nana Donna, PapPap Egbert, great grandma Nana Ruthie, great grandma Skal, great grandma Shirley, aunts Brittney and Richelle, uncle Keith and aunt Ashley, aunt Charissa and Tami, and several cousins.

Nick enjoyed...

John Allen Summerall

John Allen Summerall

Jul 12, 2025

John Allen Summerall, known as “Murt” or “Murdock”, was born June 7,1961 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended East High School and grew up in what became his favorite place, Bolivar Arms. 

On July 12, 2025, John passed away at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his father L.C. Sankey; stepfather John W. Summerall; grandmother Lillie Mae Barnett;...

Glenn F. Harvey Jr.

Glenn F. Harvey Jr.

Jul 12, 2025

Glenn F. Harvey, age 82, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, in the loving care of his wife, Audrey Faye Harvey.

Born on April 27, 1943, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Glenn was the son of Glenn F. (Red) Harvey and Dixie (Hayes) Harvey. He spent the majority of his life in Pennsylvania and relocated to Ohio...

Isabel Lillian Kase

Isabel Lillian Kase

Jul 11, 2025

Isabel Lillian Kase was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 11, 1935, to Lillian and Ralph Miller. She was the middle child between her sister, Margaret Bourquin, and her younger brother, Ralph Miller. Isabel graduated from Glen-Nor High School in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, in 1953, where she was voted “Best Looking” in her class. Upon graduation, she worked as an Executive...

Carole Ann Eichenlaub

Carole Ann Eichenlaub

Jul 11, 2025

Carole Ann Eichenlaub passed away on Friday, July 11th, 2025 at the age of 68. 

Carole was a long time resident of Westerville, Ohio. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Eichenlaub, and father, Raymond Eichenlaub. She was born March 20th, 1957, and spent her whole childhood and many years after in Clintonville, Ohio. 

Carole was a graduate of Bishop Watterson...

Robert Oakley Pearce

Robert Oakley Pearce

Jul 10, 2025

Robert Oakley Pearce was born on March 21st, 1962. He was a life-long resident of the Columbus area. He graduated from Worthington high school in 1980, and received a BA in Business Administration from Franklin University in 1995. Worthington was his first love, where he spent much of his childhood.

Rob had a fiery spirit and lots of energy. He walked...

Joann M. Blackson

Joann M. Blackson

Jul 10, 2025

Joann (Jo) Marie Blackson, 67, of Columbus, OH passed away on July 10, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1958 in Columbus, OH to Stephan and BonnaGene Blackson.

Joann is survived by daughter Katey Teale; sisters, Judiann Hounchell, Patty Blackson, and Janice Blackson; brother, James Blackson; nieces, Alice, Amanda ( David ) Melissa, Breanna; nephews. Steve, Paul, Steven, Matthew; great...

Stephen Abrams

Stephen Abrams

Jul 10, 2025

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Stephen “Steve” Abrams, age 50, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.Steve was born on July 24, 1974 and lived a full life. He is preceded in death by his father, Francis “Frank” Abrams Sr.; grandparents Wayne and Lesta Colvin; and Art and Pearl Tinkham, Step father Larry Joe Andes.He is survived by his...

Brice E. Baker

Brice E. Baker

Jul 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Brice E. Baker, who left us on July 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Brice was born in Zanesville, Ohio, to Lee and Helen (Schonauer) Baker on December 1, 1951. Brice enjoyed a long career in the trucking industry as an owner-operator, as well as a longtime employee...

Marcyana Clair Wasinski

Marcyana Clair Wasinski

Jul 7, 2025

Marcy Wasinski passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 82.Marcy grew up in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, in St. Gall’s Parish. She was born July 1, 1943 to Frank and Clara Wasinski. The Wasinski household included her Uncle Jim Wos, who inspired her love for learning, and favorite aunts Stella and Julie Wos.Marcy raised...

Deborah Marie Foster

Deborah Marie Foster

Jul 6, 2025

Deborah Marie Foster, a 77-year-old resident of Plain City, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, surrounded by family and beloved cats. Her career as a floral designer showcased her innovative spirit, creativity, and passion for spreading joy. Deborah's love for tiger lilies, crafting, old western movies, horses, cats, dogs, and frogs was a source...

Gary A Meyer

Gary A Meyer

Jul 6, 2025

It is with sadness, a heavy heart, and love that we mourn the passing of Gary Allen Meyer, who passed on July 6th 2025 at age 41. Gary, joins his Grandparents, Ella Weaver, Manuel and Darlene Weaver, and Gary Meyer: his parents, Gary Wayne Meyer and Ruth Weaver; two siblings, Jerry Justice Jr and Nicole Meyer; dogs Sadie and Tanner,...