Gahanna, OH Obituaries

James Thomas "Tom" Muncy, Sr., passed away on April 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Tom was born on April 20, 1943, and was a long-time resident of Etna, Ohio. At this time, no services have been announce...

On a bright Easter morning, April 5, 2026, as Jesus rose from the grave, He welcomed a special angel, Nikki Blackburn, into His arms. Nikki passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. A lif...

Carole R Francis passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 20, 1948, Carole lived in Gahanna, Ohio.

Mary E. Benson, 73, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away in her sleep on April 3, 2026. Mary was born on August 14, 1952 to the late Evelyn E. and William E. Benson Jr. Mary was the beloved mother of Meliss...

Anita Louise (Bianchini) Smith was born on February 27, 1943, in Highland Park, Illinois, to Charles Bianchini and Constance Rose (Skobel) Bianchini. She grew up alongside her sister, Marcia Bianchini...

Donna M. Wittman was born on November 30, 1968 and died on April 1, 2026. She is survived by her mom, Patty Wittman, who she lived with in Gahanna, Ohio. Donna was a graduate of Gahanna Lincoln Hig...

Carol Ann Lombardi died on March 31 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1940 to Leonard (Tony) and Dorothy (McKean) Lombardi. She was preceded in death by...

Thomas “Tom” E. Gyurko, age 83, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born on December 29, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, Tom was the son of the late Elmer and Olga (Fortuna) Gyurko. ...

Ronald Albert Dunlap, age 88, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away March 29, 2026. He was born October 8, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ernest Dunlap and G. Pauline (Tam) Dunlap. Ronald was a proud g...

Robert Thurman Slane, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on October 5, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, to Chester McKinley Slane and Betty Jane (Bukey) Slane. Robert is preceded...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Flora Marie Fisher, known by most as Marie (since she rarely told others her first name), who left us on March 26, 2026. Born on September 4...

Cody Chory, 37, of Columbus, Ohio, born August 15, 1988, died on March 19, 2026 of cardiac arrest. Cody is survived by his dad and mom, John and Michele Chory; his sister, Erica Vogt and her family ...

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Linda Sue Goebbel, a beloved mother, grandma and “Gaga,” daughter, sister, neighbor, and friend, who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded b...

Carolena Lee Samuel, lovingly known as “Nonnie,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 23, 2026, with her devoted husband by her side. She dedicated her life to education as a third-grade teac...

Thomas J. Beck, 81, of Gahanna, OH, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born in Canton, OH on April 7, 1944, to Russell and Madeline (Henry) Beck. Tom will be remembered as a kind, thoughtful, gentl...

He was a husband to Marilyn Block for 56 years, before her passing in 2011. He is survived by his four children, Terry Block, Linda Eyres, Raelyn Kahl, and Robert Block. He was also a wonderful grandf...

James Clifford Siebold passed away on March 18, 2026. Jim was born January 11, 1959, to Bob and Laura (Montesi) Siebold, both deceased. He is also preceded in death by sister Patricia; brother John; a...

Albert E. “Al” Baumberger, age 79, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1946. In his younger years, he was known for his strong personality, quick wit, and sharp sense of humor. Lat...

Rev. Howard Vernon Swink Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1936, to Vernon and Rethel Swink in Orlando, Florida. In 1956, Howard married the love of hi...

Elizabeth McLeish “Betsy” Gallagher, 92, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born January 29, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio to Allen and Ruth McLeish. She graduated from Mifflin High School and married Jo...

Langdon Thomas “Tom” Williams, Jr., lovingly known as “LT” to his grandchildren, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply. He was bor...

Mathew “Mat” Flanagan, born September 4,1950, passed away far too soon on March 9, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Magaly; stepson, Juan; siblings Terry (Barb), Denny (Paula), and Taffy; as well as ...

Robert “Bob” Ryan, a beloved elementary school teacher with Columbus City Schools whose kindness and steady presence shaped countless young lives, passed away on March 10, 2026 at the age of 52. His l...

Jeanenne Breece Mader passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, one week after celebrating her 96th birthday with her family. Born on March 3, 1930, to Francis and Laura Effler, Jeanenne grew up in Ga...

Mary Lou Dixon, 91, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 16, 1934, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Harold and Gladys (Thompson) Conaway. ...

Richard “Richie” David Montesi, age 79, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jackemo and Olga (Wolfe) Montesi. Richie lived a life defi...

David O. Howson, 75, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 1, 1950, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Embrey B. Howson and Janet M. Pinch. In addition to his parents,...

Susumu "Sus" Suemoto was born on August 9, 1938, in California to parents Seizo Suemoto and Yoshino (Okado) Suemoto. He passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on March 8, 2026. His father immigrated...

Frank S. Benson III passed away peacefully on the morning of March 7th, surrounded by the love of his family. Known for his adventurous spirit, quiet strength, easy humor, and deep commitment to those...

Don Miller, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on March 6, 2026, closely following Lorette, his wife of 61 years. He had a sharp mind, an even sharper wit, and remained active and engaged in lives...

Kerri Lynn Aceto, age 48, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1977. Kerri will be remembered for her kind heart, warm spirit, and the love she shared with those around her. Sh...

William (Bill) James Brandenberger, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2026. Born on July 26, 1949, Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather (“Papoo”), cousin, and a dear friend to a...

Dolores Winiford Lehman, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1931, in Evans City, Pennsylvania, to the late Albert and Nancy Campbell. Dolores was a s...

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Delmetha Ann Martin, who was called home on February 27, 2026, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with heart disease...

Richard E. Conrad of Centerburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, with his daughter Kathy at his side. Richard was born on November 24, 1931, in Columbus, OH. He was a beloved husban...

Patricia A. Cook, age 90, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, at Wesley Woods. Patricia was born on October 20, 1935, to Doris and Lewis Oliver of Cols, Ohio. She was a...

John Antoniou Bartzis, age 95, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, family, service, and an enduring love for his Greek heritage. Born in Sofiko, Greece, John carried the...

Gregory Michael Franks, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Born on December 11, 1957. Gregory was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Benjamin Reeves Franks and Olga Martins. ...

Stella Wand Woo passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 12, 1938, Stella resided in Dublin, Ohio.

Ruth Ann (Keyser)Douglas went to be with the Lord, passing away peacefully in her sleep February 24th, 2026. She was born to loving parents William and Lily (Hall)Keyser September 20,1935 in Bellaire ...

Alice Marie “Babe” Morris Age 93 • Baltimore, Maryland • Brooklyn, New York • Gahanna, Ohio She arrived in this world with a spark that never dimmed — a woman of warmth, wanderlust, and unwaver...

Jack Schmidt, 79, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Kenton, Ohio to John E. and Bertha C. Schmidt, who predeceased him along with his sis...

Wallace W. Yau, 89, and passed away at his home in New Albany, Ohio, on February 20, 2026. He was a thoughtful and caring man; a loving husband and father who will be missed. He was born in Shanghai, ...

William A Hopkins, Jr. (Bill) 81 of Gahanna, Ohio died February 22, 2026. He was married to his wife Nancy for 53 years. He graduated from Pickerington High School 1963 and attended The Ohio State Uni...

Paul R. Janicki, 91, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by his children. Born on March 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul was the beloved son of Paul and Katherine Janicki, who p...

Matthew “Matt” John Steele, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2026 at the age of 56. Matt was a 1987 graduate of Carmen-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan. After hig...

Wayne B. Ford, born February 22, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Harrison Ford and Mildred (Uhlmansiek) Ford, passed away peacefully at his home in Gahanna, Ohio, on February 20, 2026—just two ...

George E. Hiles Jr. passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2026, with all his family by his side after an 11-month journey with esophageal cancer. George fought with strength, dignity, and g...

Timothy Eugene Jolly, age 64, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Orum Price Jolly and Marjorie Ann (DeBolt) Jolly. Tim attended Linden-McKinley H...

Mary Ann Seebauer, age 89, formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. She was formerly the wife of Edmund J. for 45 years; loving mother of: Edmund G. (Juliann), Joseph, and ...