Obituaries

Marjorie (Liz) Elmira Vaccaro

Marjorie (Liz) Elmira Vaccaro

Sep 19, 2026

It is with a broken heart that I share the sudden loss of my mom, Marjorie, known to most as Liz.

Mom was a loving mother, a proud Mamaw, and a cherished aunt, family member, and friend. Liz leaves behind her only daughter, Annie Vaccaro Kelley, her beloved grandchildren, Hayden Kelley and Shawn Kelley, her brother Tim Diamond, and many cousins,...

John W. Gallagher Jr.

John W. Gallagher Jr.

Sep 18, 2026

John W. Gallagher Jr. passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 3, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio.

John was preceded in death by his Father John W Gallagher Sr., Mother Ginny Hess, Sister Linda Deems, and Sister Jackie Cox.

He is survived by his Wife Cathy Gallagher, Sister Sharon Allard, Brother Ron (Vicky) Gallagher, Son’s...

Thomas James Barnard

Thomas James Barnard

Sep 15, 2026

"Thomas (“Thom”) James Barnard, age 74, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2026, at OhioHealth Hospice House after several months of declining health.

Born April 15, 1952, in Milford, Massachusetts, Thom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederic and Shirley (Nelson) Barnard, and his beloved son, Karl Thomas Barnard. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer (Mike) MacKim...

Donald Lloyd Cotter

Donald Lloyd Cotter

Sep 14, 2026

Donald Lloyd Cotter, age 59 of Grove City, Ohio passed away September 14, 2026 at Grant Medical Center after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on April 7, 1967 in Parsons, Kansas to Vance W. Cotter and Jeroline A. Cotter (Brown).

The youngest of 4, Don moved with his family from Parsons to the Columbus, Ohio area in...

Rock Wade Nelson

Rock Wade Nelson

Sep 14, 2026

Rock Wade Nelson, born on December 22, 1962, to Hugh and Shirley Nelson in Indianapolis, Indiana, left this world peacefully at his home in Columbus, Ohio, on September 14, 2026. He was a father to Dennis (Laura) Nelson and Sydney (Casey) Shelhart, and grandfather of three. Rock is also survived by his sisters, Teresa and Jude, and his nephews, Sean,...

Joaquin Loza

Joaquin Loza

Sep 14, 2026

The obituary will be posted soon.

Scott Louis Cheslik

Scott Louis Cheslik

Sep 13, 2026

Scott Louis Cheslik, a long-time resident of Muncie, Indiana, died Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, at 92. Scott was born in Winona, Minnesota, to Edward Paul Cheslik and Lenore Marie Streuber Cheslik. He grew up in Winona and nearby Albert Lea, Minnesota, and in Waukegan, Illinois. Scott attended Stout State College (now University of...

Maggie Ellen Fisher

Maggie Ellen Fisher

Sep 13, 2026

Maggie Ellen Fisher passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning September 13th, 2026, at the age of 88. Born at home along Cabin Creek just south of Charleston WV June 5th, 1938, to Ralph Stone and Virginia Farley Stone. Preceded in death by husband William Fisher of WV. Survived by James Ezra Fisher and wife Shannon of Timberline...

Richard Morales

Richard Morales

Sep 13, 2026

Richard Morales, 64, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on July 22, 1962, in Hanford, California, to Pablo Morales and Maria Morales, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his siblings: sisters Esther Martinez and Esperanza Young, and brothers John Morales, Greg Morales, and Tony Morales. He was preceded...

Barbara J Davy

Barbara J Davy

Sep 13, 2026

Barbara Davy died 9/13/2026 in Columbus after a long battle with dementia. Barbara was born in Groveport Ohio November 12, 1937, but most loved the time she lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL. "She loved a good cosmo, the paler pink, the better!!" She is predeceased by her parents, William and Cedella, her brother Jack (Teresa) Davy and her sister Wilma...

Timothy Gene Lester

Timothy Gene Lester

Sep 12, 2026

Timothy “Tim, Timmy” Gene Lester, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.

Timmy grew up wreaking havoc in Niles, Ohio, with his best buds. As a teen, he was lovingly known for getting into trouble and causing his parents’ gray hair. As he got older, his troublemaking ways slowed down, but his friendships...

Stephen Douglas Moseley

Stephen Douglas Moseley

Sep 11, 2026

Stephen Douglas Moseley

Beloved brother, son, uncle, cousin and friend.

Born in Columbus, Ohio to Everett and Elizabeth (Ford) Moseley. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett Moseley Jr., Sandra (Moseley) Parry and nephew Jason Wayt. Survived by Elizabeth Moseley and Diane (Moseley) Hodges, Joshua Wayt (Nephew) Nicholas Schultz (nephew) and many nieces and nephews. 

Jerry Alan Southall

Jerry Alan Southall

Sep 11, 2026

Jerry Alan Southall, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most.Jerry fought a courageous battle with ALS while maintaining his sense of humor. With the help of his Gaze device and assistive technology, he continued to manage home projects, have conversations, joke around, and encourage his grandchildren.Jerry was born in Columbus,...

Margarita Capeles

Margarita Capeles

Sep 11, 2026

A Beautiful Life, Forever Remembered

With profound sorrow and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margarita Capeles, who departed this life on September 11, 2026. She was our rock, our queen, and a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. To us, and to every person blessed to know her, she was a constant source of love, comfort, laughter,...

Janet Mae Rivera

Janet Mae Rivera

Sep 11, 2026

Janet Mae Rivera, 51, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away after a courageous 2½-year battle with cancer. Born and raised in Amherst, Ohio, Janet recently moved to Columbus, where she made her home and continued to create special memories with those around her.Janet was a warm, kind, generous, and endlessly caring person. She truly was a ray of sunshine. To know...

Flora Goldberg Smith

Flora Goldberg Smith

Sep 10, 2026

Flora died extremely peacefully on September 10, 2026 at Columbus Alzheimer Care Center. Her CACC and Suncrest Hospice teams achieved perfection in her comfort care.

Flora was born Flora Rubin in Cleveland, Ohio to Celia Kaplan Rubin and Nathan Rubin. She was very close with her older brother Hermie Rubin.

Flora was elevated to the Major Work program at school for very...

Eileen Frances Greeno

Eileen Frances Greeno

Sep 10, 2026

Eileen Frances Greeno, affectionately known as “Sis” by those who knew and loved her, passed away September 10, 2026 at the age of 70. She was born on August 5, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Eileen was originally from Stoutsville but called Baltimore home for many years.

Eileen was the beloved daughter of Lawrence and Caroline (Magliaro) Greeno. She grew up alongside...

Robert A Brileya Sr.

Robert A Brileya Sr.

Sep 8, 2026

Robert Alan Brileya Sr. 91 died surrounded by his family in Columbus, OH after a short illness. He was born in Whiting, Vt. on Feb. 18, 1935. He was the son of the late Gilbert and Leona(Allard-Jabot) Brileya. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1953, attended Castleton State College and received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Adirondack...

Jerry Lynn Smith

Jerry Lynn Smith

Sep 6, 2026

Jerry Lynn Smith, 74, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. Born February 26, 1952, to Verlin and Sylvia (Thornhill) Smith in Proctorville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Karen, wife of 38 years, and her son Danny, whom he loved like his own son. Jerry will be laid to rest...

Robert Thomas Cayne Sr.

Robert Thomas Cayne Sr.

Sep 6, 2026

Robert Thomas Cayne Sr., lovingly known as Robbie, passed away on September 6, 2026, at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. He was 81. Born on June 13, 1945, in Bronx, New York to parents Annie Ricks and Harold Cayne Sr. Robert T. Cayne lived life in his own way, with a unique personality, a distinctive sense of humor, and...