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Recent obituaries in Columbus, Ohio

The obituaries in the Columbus, Ohio Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Columbus, Ohio's history and identity.

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Khang C. Tam

Khang C. Tam

May 28, 2026

Tam, Khang C., 63 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2026.  Born on May 20, 1963, he is survived by his loving family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Leaf Cremation of Ohio.

David Allen Stayner

David Allen Stayner

May 26, 2026

David Stayner, born on July 18, 1954, in Marion, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2026, at the age of 71, in his hometown of Marion. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be dearly missed by many.

David spent his career dedicated to the lumber industry, where he earned respect and admiration as...

Steven L. French

Steven L. French

May 24, 2026

Steven Lewis French, 85, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, his 85th birthday. He was born May 24, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lewis and Virginia (Zane) French.

Steve graduated from Holy Rosary High School in Columbus in 1959, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He continued his football career at John Carroll University, earning a...

Sheila Rae Ward

Sheila Rae Ward

May 22, 2026

Sheila Rae Ward, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born in South Bend, IN, on July 22, 1935, to Mary E. and James K. Fogarty, she will be remembered always for her loving nature and her remarkable resilience.

Sheila dedicated her life to her family, always there with an open heart and...

Michael Anthony Gillespie

Michael Anthony Gillespie

May 22, 2026

   Michael Anthony Gillespie, age 81, of Cleveland, Ohio (and more recently Columbus, Ohio), passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 23, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to parents William and Marie Gillespie, Michael grew up in Philadelphia with his brothers James and Mark (deceased). He later moved to Ohio, where he built...

Sandra Ticknor

Sandra Ticknor

May 20, 2026

Leaf Cremation Ohio has been entrusted with Sandra's cremation arrangements.

Glenda Faye Daniell

Glenda Faye Daniell

May 19, 2026

Glenda Faye Daniell went to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday May 19th 2026. She was 88 years old. She was surrounded by her boys and family in the home she loved.

Glenda Riggs was born on July 1, 1937 in West Virginia to Alton and Lenny Riggs. She grew up in Meadville, Pennsylvania and was...

Connie Hope Richards

Connie Hope Richards

May 17, 2026

Connie Hope Richards 73, of Newark, Oho, passed away on May, 17, 2026.

Connie was born on June 16, 1952, to Bob and Irene Easter in Portsmouth. After graduating from Minford High School, Connie began building a life centered around family, faith, friendship, and love

Connie met the love of her life, Robin Richards, and together they built a life filled with...

Belinda Chambers (Johnson)

Belinda Chambers (Johnson)

May 11, 2026

Belinda Chambers (Johnson), 74, of Heath, Ohio, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born to Oscar Lee Johnson and Kathleen D. Gardner, Belinda was a lifelong member of the Grove City community. Her father, Oscar Lee, served as a police officer in Grove City. Belinda graduated from Grove City High School and continued her education at Paul C. Hayes Technical...

Timothy Jason O'Keefe

Timothy Jason O'Keefe

May 10, 2026

Timothy Jason "T.J." O'Keefe, 54, passed away on May 10, 2026 from natural causes at home in Columbus, Ohio.

TJ was born June 4, 1971 in South Bend Indiana as the first child of Timothy Lee O'Keefe and Janine MIller O'keefe. He was raised in Mishawaka, Indiana.He graduated Mishawaka High School on June 4, 1989. He moved to Columbus because of...

Jordan Warren Catron

Jordan Warren Catron

May 10, 2026

Jordan Warren Catron

May 18, 1953 - May 10, 2026

Jordan Warren Catron of Cable, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 18th, 1953 in Woodlake, California to the late James Catron & Geraldine Meadows.

Jordan leaves behind his wife Ruth of 42 years and 3 children Melissa Lauderman (Matt Hass), Ian Catron...

Timothy Miranda

Timothy Miranda

May 10, 2026

Timothy Lowell Miranda, 61, of Bellefontaine passed away peacefully Sunday May 10, 2026 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Bellefontaine on January 1st, 1965 to the late James and Darlene (Jenkins) Miranda.

Tim was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Alaska. After his years in the service he worked with his father at national extrusion until...

David Edward Bartholow

David Edward Bartholow

May 8, 2026

David Edward Bartholow, 64, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, following a short illness. Born on January 6, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, David was the son of Frank and Gilma Bartholow.



David attended Lexington High School and spent many years working as a truck driver, a profession that reflected his hardworking spirit and dedication. Outside of...

Darren Oder

Darren Oder

May 7, 2026

 Darren Oder, 60, of Somerset, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 at Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio, after his courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 9, 1965, in Florida, Darren spent his final years in life honoring the land as a farmhand. 

An avid outdoorsman, Darren was most at home when he was hunting, fishing or simply being...

Stephen Alexander Harvey

Stephen Alexander Harvey

May 6, 2026

Stephen Alexander Harvey, 75, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026. Born in Cleveland on November 19, 1950, Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda and Francis Harvey; his brother, Peter Harvey; his sister, Elizabeth Szabo; his nephew, Joseph Szabo; and his niece, Lisa Szabo Woods.

Stephen had a lifelong love of art, books,...

Joanne Siew Hiong Lim

Joanne Siew Hiong Lim

May 5, 2026

If you ever met Joanne Lim, you probably left smiling. And, if you knew her well, you likely left laughing, feeling a bit better and with a plan to see her again soon. She was such a special person who made strangers at ease, acquaintances open up to her and friends adore her.

Joanne had a gift for finding silver lining...

Thomas Andrew Landers

Thomas Andrew Landers

May 2, 2026

Thomas Andrew Landers will be remembered with warmth, gratitude, and love. Born on October 16, 1983, Thomas lived life with individuality, sincerity, and a free-spirited heart. Though his time was shorter than hoped, his life was meaningful and unmistakably his own.

Thomas followed his own path and never felt bound by convention. He valued authenticity, lived on his own terms, and...

Gordon Waid Hutchinson

Gordon Waid Hutchinson

Apr 27, 2026

Gordon Waid Hutchinson, 56, of Roseville, Ohio, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the Central Ohio Hospice Center in Newark, Ohio, following a courageous one-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 23, 1970, in Hilliard, Ohio, to Roger and Rita Hutchinson. In 1983, the family relocated to New Lexington, Ohio.Gordon began his career at a young age...

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