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,...
Elizabeth Ann Siddle
Jul 20, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Siddle, age 48, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
Liz was born on April 12, 1977, in Salem, Ohio. She spent most of her childhood in California, returning to Ohio in her teens, graduating from Groveport High School and living the rest of her life in Columbus.
Liz is survived by her parents, Robert and Mary...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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...