Obituaries

Eloise Patricia Rhem

Eloise Patricia Rhem

Nov 2, 2024

Eloise Patricia Rhem, 78, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024. 

Eloise was born February 5th, 1946 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Henry and Hazel (McCoy) Martin. 

Eloise will be deeply missed by her son Rickey Martin of North Carolina, grandchildren LaKish (Jeff) Martin-Jones, Tamala Martin of Columbus, Cedric (Stacey) Martin of New Jersey, Anthony Martin, Rickey Martin, Jr of North...

Heather Nicole Blanton

Heather Nicole Blanton

Nov 2, 2024

Heather Nicole Blanton, born on September 25, 1986, in Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on November 2, 2024. A beloved figure to many, Heather's presence was one that radiated warmth and humor. Memories of her unyielding spirit and her laughter will forever echo in the hearts of those who were privileged to know her.

Heather was a true family woman, whose...

George Tomashuk

George Tomashuk

Nov 2, 2024

George Tomashuk, 68, of Columbus, passed away on November 2, 2024. He was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Alexander and Helen (Mruk) Tomashuk. He married Lisa J. Sund on January 22, 1983.

Along with his wife Lisa, those left to cherish George’s memory include his children Timothy (Antigone) Tomashuk and Christina (George) Lytle and his grandson Theodore Tomashuk,...

Donna Lou McMasters

Donna Lou McMasters

Nov 1, 2024

Donna Lou McMasters, 63, of Delaware, passed away on November 1, 2024 at home, surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 14, 1961 to Jeannetta L. (Painter) Hughes and the late Donald Hughes. She married Gary McMasters on Sept 6,1980, and he survives. 

Along with her husband, Gary, Donna is survived by sons, James and Clifford; siblings...

Velma Jean Kazee

Velma Jean Kazee

Nov 1, 2024

Velma Jean Kazee, 84, of Sunbury, OH, passed away November 1, 2024. 

Velma was born January 7, 1940 in Portsmouth, OH to Marcus Marvin Mortiz and Betty Jean Groves.

She was a member of Evangelist Temple.

Velma will be deeply missed by her brother Mike Mortiz and sister Brenda (Bob) Wise, nephews Nick (Debby) Wise, Mark (Cathy) Mortiz, Andy (Lou) Mortiz, Matthew (Diane)...

Pravin Maganlal Shah

Pravin Maganlal Shah

Nov 1, 2024

Pravin Maganlal Shah, age 75, passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, at Mount Carmel East, surrounded by his loved ones.  

Pravin was born on May 9, 1949, in Sankheda, Gujarat, India, to Maganlal Shah and Savita Shah. He completed a bachelor's degree in economics in India. Among his hobbies, his friends and family enjoyed his cooking and he made a...

Holly Elizabeth Francis

Holly Elizabeth Francis

Nov 1, 2024

Holly Francis, 79, Columbus, passed away on November 1st 2024.Born in Chillicothe, moved somewhere warm as soon as the kids were out of the house. World traveler. Would have loved to commute between Paris and beaches. Worked at Duke University for the last decades of her working life, then traveled whenever able. Loved her family, friends, reading, cooking, gardening, voting. Hated...

Terry Gordon Bettac

Terry Gordon Bettac

Nov 1, 2024

Terry Gordon Bettac, age 70, peacefully departed this life on November 1, 2024, in West Jefferson, Ohio. Born on August 16, 1954, in, Columbus, Ohio, Terry was a loving father, devoted brother, and cherished. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and creativity that will be etched in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

For 26...

Mavis Johnson

Mavis Johnson

Nov 1, 2024

Mavis Arlene Johnson was born in Columbus, Ohio, on February 5, 1955, and set out her journey through the cosmos on November 1, 2024. 

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Virginia Wright, and by her brothers, Thomas and James Wright. Left to mourn her passing are her husband of 32 years, Phillip Johnson, and her children, Gary...

Dennis Ray Peoples III

Dennis Ray Peoples III

Oct 31, 2024

Dennis Ray Peoples III, 37, of Westerville, passed away on October 31, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1987 in Columbus to Dennis R. and Dianna (Tackett) Peoples II. 

Along with his parents, Dennis is survived by his children, Kaeden Joseph and Hannah Marie; significant other, Emily DiGeronimo and her son Caleb. Siblings, Jeremy (Marie) Peoples, Aaron (Lexi) Peoples. Grandparents,...

Barbara Chatfield Young

Barbara Chatfield Young

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Ruth (Chamberlain) Chatfield Young passed away on October 31, 2024, in Lewis Center, Ohio. Barbara was born on March 13, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio and was a 1956 graduate of McArthur High School, McArthur, Ohio. Barbara enjoyed music throughout her life, playing tenor saxophone and performing with a vocal sextet during high school, and singing with the Voices of...

Gary F. Kibbe

Gary F. Kibbe

Oct 31, 2024

Gary Frank Kibbe passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness at the age of 61. He was the best dad his kids could have ever asked for. 

Gary’s devotion to his family was unwavering. Some of his best memories are of family vacations and road trips. Gary never missed a single one of his kids’ school concerts, performances,...

Judy Marie Peters

Judy Marie Peters

Oct 31, 2024

Judy Marie Peters, 72, of Ashley, OH, passed away on October 31, 2024.

She was born on August 31, 1952 in Columbus, OH to Owen and Isla (Medley) Peters.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9am to 11am, Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, OH 43065.

Timothy Steven Toops

Timothy Steven Toops

Oct 31, 2024

Timothy Toops, 53, of Columbus, OH, passed away October 31, 2024. Tim was born March 19, 1971, in Columbus, OH, to Rocky and Susie Toops. 

Tim was a Christian. He enjoyed drag racing and camping with his family and friends. He was a cylinder head and motor engine machinist.

Tim will be deeply missed by his wife Michelle of 24 years, his...

Donald Ralph Rieser Sr.

Donald Ralph Rieser Sr.

Oct 31, 2024

Donald Ralph Rieser Sr., known to friends and as Don, was a remarkable individual whose life journey began on October 3, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio. He entered the world amidst changing times and would go on to forge a path filled with dedication, hard work, and love for his family.

Don served honorably in the United States Air Force from October...

Annabelle Victoria Romine

Annabelle Victoria Romine

Oct 30, 2024

Annabelle Victoria (Mechling) Romine, 103, of Etna, formerly of Gahanna and Minerva Park, Ohio, passed away on October 30, 2024. Ann, as she was called, was born in Somerset, Ohio, on March 28, 1921 to the late Emmet and Callie (Guinsler) Mechling. She married Carl Romine, Jr., on November 28, 1948. After 59 years of marriage, Carl preceded her in...

William Dawson

William Dawson

Oct 29, 2024

If you knew William “Bill” Dawson you were one of the lucky ones. The world recently lost a huge light and advocate for its preservation. Our beloved Bill left this earth peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, (his favorite day) October 29, 2024. But if you know Bill, you know he is not gone, he will live with us daily in...

Patricia Lynn Carter

Patricia Lynn Carter

Oct 29, 2024

Patricia Lynn Carter, lovingly known as Aunt Patty, was born on February 13, 1953, in Huntington, West Virginia. She departed this life peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by her closest family, leaving behind a legacy of love cherished memories.

Throughout her life, Patricia embodied the qualities of a devoted mother, proud grandmother, and an ever-giving friend. She was a person...

Christiane Coldiron

Christiane Coldiron

Oct 28, 2024

Christiane Coldiron, age 71 of Grove City, OH, passed away on October 28, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1953 to the late Rudolf and Anneliese Dittmann in Wiesbaden, Germany. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James "Eddie" Coldiron. Christiane is survived by her loving children Sabrina, Chad and Nicholas Coldiron, beloved granddaughter...

Robyn Elizabeth Barr

Robyn Elizabeth Barr

Oct 28, 2024

Robyn Elizabeth Barr, 50, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Robyn was born on November 19, 1973 in Seoul Korea to Dan Leon Rankin of Oceanside, California and Barbara Marie (Weed) Rankin of Des Moines, Iowa.

She will be deeply missed by her parents, her children Ashley Nicole Trejo and Cory Allen Barr, her grandchildren Aurora June Snyder and Jaxon...

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