Eric D. Michels
Feb 27, 2026
Eric D. Michels, 48, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Eric was born in 1977 in Columbus, Ohio, to Saundra and Randall Michels. He was a proud graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and a longtime employee of Sam’s Club, where he dedicated many years of hard work and built lasting...
Peggy J Schafer
Feb 27, 2026
Peggy Jo Schafer (Blessing), age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital.
Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Levi; her father, William “Bill” (Betty) Blessing; and her granddaughter, Grace.
She was especially close to her beloved Granny, Daisy May Frick, who taught her how to be an amazing cook. Peggy would spend hours...
Steven Valentino Watson
Feb 25, 2026
Steven Valentino Watson, born on February 14th, 1976, entered into eternal rest on February 25th, 2026. Steven was 50 years old when he went to rest. Son of Jesteen and Michael Watson and son of Gregory Anderson, brother of Anthony Watson and LaTheresa Watson, as well as Jeffrey Tommy, Greg Jr, and proceeded in death by sister Laura Anderson. Steven...
Craig Curtis Cypher
Feb 24, 2026
Craig C. Cypher (cc) 79 of Powell, Ohio passed away on Tuesday February 24, 2026, with wife Katherine (Kit) and a very special sister (Angela) by his side.
Craig was born on February 16, 1947, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to James and Emma Cypher.
Craig served in the Army as a medical helicopter pilot. He was an aircraft inspector for most of...
Henry Lee Berryman
Feb 23, 2026
Henry Lee Berryman, age 55, of Columbus and Gahanna, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at OhioHealth Kobacker House, following a courageous battle with end-stage renal disease.
Henry was born on March 16, 1970, in Youngstown to Henry Lee Sr. and Gertrude “Trudy” Berryman. From an early age, Henry’s gentle spirit, generosity, and deep compassion for others were evident...
Eric Robert Smoot
Feb 22, 2026
Eric Robert Smoot, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2026. He was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to Rev. Thomas Smoot and Joan Ericson Smoot.
Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their beloved cat, Lucky; his father, Tom Smoot, and stepmother, Dolores Smoot; his brothers, Brian Smoot (Megan),...
Roger L. Gutheil
Feb 22, 2026
Roger L. Gutheil, 82, of Pataskala, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 4, 1943, in Delaware, Ohio, Roger was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather whose steady presence brought warmth, strength, and deep love to all who knew him.
Roger retired as an...
Joseph R. Dunn
Feb 22, 2026
Joseph R. Dunn, 89, of Delaware, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 14, 1936, in Sistersville, WV, Joe was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, and great‑great‑grandfather whose steady presence brought warmth, strength, and deep love to all who knew him.
Joe,...
Brenda L Ryan
Feb 22, 2026
Brenda Lee Ryan, of Grove City, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 29, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Fleeta Colflesh, and Margaret Prettyman. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James Prettyman, and Junior Prettyman, Father-in-law William J. Bush, and Mother-in-Law Helen Bush, and brother-in-law Rev....
Scott Pitts
Feb 21, 2026
Scott Pitts, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Cab and Jerri Pitts, his brother Shane Pitts and his sister Bobbie DiMarzo.
Scott is survived by his wife Kim Pitts; son Josh Pitts and wife Christina Chapman; grandson Bruce Pitts; siblings Lori McNabb, Jeannie Holsinger,...
Randall Lee Dobbs
Feb 20, 2026
Randall Lee Dobbs, 49, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1976, to Bobby Dobbs and Cynthia Dobbs. Randall is survived by his daughters, Chloe Dobbs and Julia Clark, and his brother, Phillip Dobbs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Dobbs and Cynthia Dobbs
Eugene Howard Blain
Feb 19, 2026
Eugene H. Blain (Gene) got his wings on February 19 2026 at 7:35 a.m. at The Smith Mill Heath Campus at New Albany, Oh. Gene was surrounded by his Loving and Cherished family, after a 6yr battle with Parkinson's, and most of his adult life with Diabetes and Heart Issues.
Born in Blendon Township, Westerville, Ohio to Eugene W and Helen...
Kelley Sue May
Feb 18, 2026
Daughter, sister and friend, Kelley May, 63 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 18, 2026. Born October 16, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. For 35 years she worked for Palmetto GBA as a Business Analyst. She made many lasting friendships with coworkers. Kelley was a cat lover taking care of her own as well as any strays and...
Michael J. Lipsky
Feb 18, 2026
Michael Joseph Lipsky, age 66, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dr. Joseph A. and Betty Sue (Carter) Lipsky. Michael graduated from Whetstone High School in 1977 and later The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources. He worked for several years at...
Elizabeth Mayfield McEntyre
Feb 17, 2026
Elizabeth Mayfield McEntyre, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on February 17, 2026. Betsy, as most people referenced her was a mother, grandmother, and friend whose quiet nature and spirit shaped the course of her life.
In her early years, Betsy embraced a life of travel and exploration. She collected stories, experiences, and perspectives that broadened her world...
Renee Michelle Anthony
Feb 16, 2026
Reneé Michelle Anthony, lovingly known as "Reese Cup," passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 64. Born on March 11, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Reneé was the cherished daughter of the late Sylvester White and Mildred (Napper) White. Reneé’s life was marked by her dedication to personal growth and service. She earned her...
Paul Odom
Feb 16, 2026
Paul Odom, age 70, passed away in his Reynoldsburg home on Monday, February 16th. Paul battled cancer 4 times throughout his life, successfully overcoming it each time. He also endured a battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis later in life. He ultimately succumbed to the results of end stage liver failure, more than likely a result from treatments and medications over the...
Anthony Dean Fritz
Feb 15, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Dean Fritz, 68, of Minford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on February 2, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Jack D. and Shirley A. (Morgan) Fritz. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lisa Fritz, his brother Andrew (Andy) Fritz, his son Devin Martin, and his parents.
Tony...
June Marie Swies
Feb 14, 2026
June Marie Swies, 97, died peacefully at home in Gahanna, Ohio on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Swies, parents, Daniel and Eva Allen, and her sister, Marjorie Filipello. She is survived by her children: Skip (Marj,) Susan Rosenberg, Mark (Kathy,) Judith Swies, Sandra McClellan, and Matthew (Christine,) and her sister Evelyn Katsion....
Kezhuang Fu
Feb 14, 2026
Kezhuang Fu, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Beijing, China, on August 21, 1932, to her father, Zuoyi Fu, and her mother, Yunsheng Liu, who preceded her in death.
As the eldest daughter in her family, Kezhuang grew up with a strong sense...
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