Judith E. Martin
Mar 9, 2026
Judith “Judy” E. Martin, age 73, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Our Home New Albany. Judy was a devoted mother, grandmother “Maga”, sister, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and Franklin University majoring in Human Resources. She...
Michael Joseph Rizco
Mar 8, 2026
Michael Joseph Rizco, age 74, affectionately known by many nicknames including Papi, Mikey, Papa Riz, Papino, Gagoo, Papa Smurf, Lefty and the big kahuna, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. He was born July, 17, 1951 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to his parents Catino Rizco and Theresa Szymborski.
Michael grew up in...
Carla J. Duda
Mar 6, 2026
Carla Jean Duda, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2026. Carla was born on March 31, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio.
Carla made her home on a farm in St. Louisville, Ohio, where she lived with her husband, Anthony. From a very young age, Carla’s love for animals was undeniable. Caring for animals wasn’t just a hobby for her—it was...
Charles William Fox
Mar 6, 2026
Charles William “Charlie” Fox, 70, Columbus, Ohio. Charlie died peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026 at Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, of cancer.
Preceded in death by his mother Cecilia (Leonardi), youngest sister Claire, and cousin Barbie Bendekovic.
Charlie was born in Columbus on July 5, 1955 to Cecilia and Robert Fox. He leaves behind Andrea (Payne), his loving wife of over 30 years,...
Daniel Quiñones RodrÃguez
Mar 2, 2026
Daniel Quiñones Rodríguez, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Grant Medical Center following unexpected complications from surgery. Born on July 21, 1960, in Caracas, Venezuela, Daniel was a man who built a life defined by hard work, kindness, and an extraordinary sense of humor.
He is survived by his mother, María Esperanza Rodríguez (Caracas, VEN); his...
Linda Faye Tudor
Mar 2, 2026
Linda Tudor, of Delaware, Ohio transitioned peacefully to join her end-of-life partner, Frank on Monday, March 2 at 6:46 pm.
Linda was a strong woman. She overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles throughout her lifetime. She successfully navigated and survived: single motherhood of a precocious and stubborn daughter; The Blizzard of ‘78 without cigarettes; being the Tri-Delta Sorority House Mom to entitled co-eds...
Michael Hardesty
Mar 2, 2026
Our Dad insisted on writing his own obituary “in order to set the record straight” and share a few last laughs with you.
Needless to say, Dad likely learned early in his law career to “charge by the word.” He clearly continued that practice through his three-page obituary. We love you Dad, but Sue shouldn’t have to take out a loan...
Jacqueline Mary Morton
Mar 1, 2026
Jacqueline Mary Morton, born December 24, 1947, died March 1, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by father, Walter Crusoe and mother, Mary Janice (Miller). Survived by brother Robin, daughter Gwendolen, son-in-law, Lucas, and grandchildren, Bianca, Shea and Nico. Jackie worked for more than thirty years for the state of Ohio Department of Unemployment Compensation. She was an avid...
Gayla Lynn Seeds
Mar 1, 2026
Gayla Lynn Seeds, age 72 years, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was born on April 10, 1953, in Colorado Springs, CO, to parents Richard T. Seeds and Doris M. Seeds.
Gayla is a 1971 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School.
Gayla is survived by her children - Eric Wingler, Nicole Fox, Richard...
Brian Eugene Shoemaker
Feb 28, 2026
Brian Eugene Shoemaker, 61, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at Riverside Hospital, following a sudden illness surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 30, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Brian was preceded in death by his mother Willa (Birchwell) Shoemaker. He is survived by his father, Raymond Shoemaker; daughters, Tasha Shoemaker and Tabitha Shoemaker; nephew...
JoAnn Price
Feb 28, 2026
JoAnn Price (Frazier) age 86, beloved wife of Larry Price for 65 years, passed peacefully on February 28, 2026 in Hilliard, Ohio.
Born on December 13, 1939, in Gallipolis, Ohio, JoAnn moved to Columbus as a young child. She attended West High School and later graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. JoAnn devoted many years...
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...
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....
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