Obituaries

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...

Georgia Sharon Gardner

Georgia Sharon Gardner

Jul 31, 2025

Georgia Sharon Gardner, a fiercely independent, intelligent and informed woman of many talents and a true force to be reckoned with, died of congestive heart failure and metastatic renal cell carcinoma on July 31st, 2025, at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, OH, where she had entered hospice care three weeks prior. She was 75.

Born in New Orleans, LA...

Charles Michael Burleson

Charles Michael Burleson

Jul 30, 2025

Charles Michael Burleson, age 21, of Columbus passed peacefully on July 30, 2025 after a 2year, hard fought battle with cancer. Charlie was named after his great grandfather. He was a sweet, independent baby with an old soul. Family was all-important: he took pride in being a big brother to Drew and Ben, a loving son to Becca and Todd,...

Jonathan (Jon) Louis Dalle

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...

Rita L Howell

Rita L Howell

Jul 29, 2025

Rita L (Michael) Howell age 72 of Grove City, Oh joined eternal life Tuesday July 29th, 2025.

Rita was born October 8th,1952, in Columbus, Oh to Paul W Michael Sr and Virginia C (Ross).

Rita was married to Curtis Howell and welcomed a daughter Ashley. Rita was a graduate of Central

High School class of 1970, she was also a graduate of Mount...

Robert Matthew Jones (Rob)

Robert Matthew Jones (Rob)

Jul 29, 2025

Robert Matthew Jones (Rob), age 60, of Columbus, Ohio entered into rest on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at OSU Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to his parents Ray Jones and Joan Jones. Robert lived in Ohio his whole life and was the owner at Jones Janitorial Company. His favorite thing to do was driving...

Martha Louise Langlois

Martha Louise Langlois

Jul 29, 2025

MARTHA L. LANGLOIS

1/14/33 – 7/29/25

Martha Louise (Burns) Langlois, Columbus, Ohio, (formerly of Tampa, Florida), passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Martha was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion and unwavering faith in God. To say she...

Nancy Sue Engleman

Nancy Sue Engleman

Jul 29, 2025

Nancy Sue (Orwig) Engleman, 82, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, at her home in Columbus, Ohio, with her family by her side.

Born on April 26, 1943, in Tiffin, Ohio, Nancy was the daughter of Daryl and Lucille (Good) Orwig. She grew up in Tiffin, where she worked in her family’s business, Frosted Foods, and later at Ballreich’s...

Stacey Lee Holmes

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

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...

Debra Ann Walraven

Debra Ann Walraven

Jul 25, 2025

Another beautiful angel gone too soon Beloved Mother, Grandmother (Baca), Sister, Aunt and Friend, Debra(Debbie) Ann Isaac Walraven, lost her long battle with cancer Friday, July 25, 2025. At Wesley Glen Health Center, Clintonville, OH. Born August 19, 1956. She was 68 years old. She attended Reynoldsburg High School and graduated in 1974. She was a very devoted and loving...

Charlotte Sue Hritz

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

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)

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

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...