John McFarland Obituary

John McFarland (New Albany, Ohio) passed away on June 5, 2026. John, born on July 16, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

John will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.

He was predeceased by: his mother Nell Joyce McFarland; and his sister Margaret Anne McFarland Cenci. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth McPherson (Liz); his nieces, Camille Cenci, Maggi Kelch (David), Diane Krause (Jeffrey) and Andrea Gutliep; and his nephew Patrick Cenci (Michele). He is also survived by grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, and great-grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214, or at charitynewsies.org.