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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.
Mary Thompson
Apr 14, 2025
Mary Thompson, 87, of Newark, Ohio passed away on April 12, 2025.
She was born on November 29, 1937. She was the daughter of the late John and Glenda Davis.
Mary enjoyed spending time talking with friends and loved ones. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her children Scott (Athena) Thompson, Kathy Stables, Mike Coates, Brian Coates, and Greg Webber...
Ronald Wayne McCleland
Apr 12, 2025
Ronald Wayne McClelland was born on November 21, 1960 in Pickaway County. He passed on April 12, 2025 in Franklin County. Ron is preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Theresa, son, Ryan and fiance Tracey. He is survived by his step-children: John (Leslie), Sarah (Jimmy) and Joshua (Shawna), grandchildren: Brooklyn, Katelynn, Kayla, Gavin, Wyatt, Kaden, Johnny, Aubree, Arianna,...
Rachelle L. Robinson
Apr 12, 2025
Rachelle L. Robinson, age 60, passed away on April 12, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1964 in Columbus, OH to the late Elza and Rosalie (Kaisor) Robinson.
She is survived by two sons, a brother, and many other dear friends and family.
Arrangements entrusted to Leaf Cremation of Ohio.
Susan Marsha Owens
Apr 11, 2025
With her daughter by her side, holding her hand, Susan Marsha Owens, age 74, passed peacefully on April 11, 2025, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital.
Born on February 6, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, Susan was the beloved daughter of Lewis and Virginia (Zane) French, both of whom predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her best friend Carol...
Bette McNeal
Apr 10, 2025
Bette NcNeal passed away Thursday, April 10th at home surrounded by loved ones.
Bette was born November 7, 1922 to Spencer and Fern (Keiffer) Cole. She lived her entire life in Groveport, Ohio. Growing up, she loved riding and caring for her horses. She grew up farming and graduated from Groveport Madison School. She later worked at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus,...
William Bruder
Apr 8, 2025
William (Bill) Bruder, aged 76 of Cambridge, OH. passed away on April 8th, 2025.
Bill was born in Canton, OH. January 19th, 1949 to parents George and Mary Alice Bruder.
Bill is survived by wife Cheryl, sister Barbara, and sons Jason, Michael and James.
Bill was an Army Veteran, and avid outdoorsman. Bill’s later years were filled with frequent fishing trips, and artifact...
Frances Patti McCleary
Apr 8, 2025
Frances Patti (Pat) McCleary, 94, of Gahanna, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on April 8,2025. She was born July 12,1930 in Columbus, Ohio to Frank and Clara Murray. Preceding her in death are her husband John Steele McCleary, grandson James Wilburt McCleary, and her siblings Charles Rowland, Marybelle Current, Maybelle Wyman and Wilton Rowland.
Her children Mark McCleary (K-Ann),...
Gerald E. Lee
Apr 7, 2025
Gerald E Lee, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. Born October 21, 1928, to Elias (Doc) and Evelyn Lee. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Annette (Tony), children Malinda Battaglia, and Patrick (Becky) Lee, brother Lynden D Lee, 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A veteran of the...
Scott Ayers
Apr 5, 2025
Scott Anthony Ayers, age 50, of Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 5th, 1974, in Delaware, Ohio, to Carl T. Ayers and Alice E. (Welch) Phillips and graduated from Rutherford B. Hayes High School in 1993.
Scott is preceded in death by his wife, Kristy Lynn Ayers; his father, Carl; and...
Robert Kelley
Apr 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Kelley, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on May 24, 1964, in Alliance, Ohio to Harold and Patricia (Sanders) Kelley. Bob’s life was one marked by deep passion, unwavering dedication to music, and a profound impact on those fortunate enough to know him.
A 1982 graduate of West...
Sonya Howard
Apr 4, 2025
Sonya Q. Howard, age 66 of Springfield Ohio, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. Sonya was born February 28, 1959.
Alan Michael Deitch
Apr 3, 2025
After 77 years of going through life with one foot firmly planted in insanity and the other precariously perched on a banana peel, Alan Michael Deitch passed peacefully on April 3, 2025. Alan was born in Philadelphia on October 7, 1947, to Bernard “Bernie” Deitch and Betty (Mash) Deitch.
By all accounts, Alan grew up in a loving, traditional, kosher home,...
Mary Gress
Apr 3, 2025
Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945 to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P. (Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964 she married David John Gress. Mary owned and operated the Fashionette Beauty...
Terrelle Harp
Apr 2, 2025
Terrelle Harp 61, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Terrelle was born to William and Shirley Harp on January 21, 1964 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is preceded in death by both parents, William and Shirley Harp, brother, Gary Harp, brother, Thor Harp, sister, Tonette Harp, and son, Curtis Ward.
Survivors include wife, Delreatha Ward, daughters and sons: Scherae Ward,...
Martin John Anderson Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Marty passed away peacefully at home in Westerville, OH at the age of 65. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. From an early age Marty developed a passion for all things motorsports. Throughout his life he raced and built everything from go-karts and cars to motorcycles. After his schooling he attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and worked with his...
Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr. 51 of Caledonia, Oh passed away on April 1st 2025. He was born on December 23rd 1973 to his father (deceased) and mother Jeannie Phillippi Moore. Daaron was proceeded in death by his father, step-father Beverage Moore Jr. And his oldest son Daaron Ray Phillippi Jr. (DJ).
Daaron loved Crappie fishing, gardening, cooking/grilling and hunting. He will...
Louis Daniel Smith
Mar 30, 2025
Louis Daniel Smith, known to his friends and family as Lou, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 82 in West Liberty, Ohio. Lou was born on August 25, 1942 in Laurens, South Carolina, to Josephine (Moore) and Homer Smith. From an early age, Lou exhibited a vibrant personality, characterized by his outgoing nature and a...
Francis J Jewell
Mar 29, 2025
Francis Junior Jewell (87) Red Haw, Ohio, passed away from heart issues on his way to the hospital Saturday, March 29,2025. He was born on February 14, 1938, to Luzetta Mae (Smith) and Adam Cyrus Jewell. He attended Greenwich schools. He loved racing stock cars in his younger years. He was a mechanic and truck driver for most of his...
Sharon Wince
Mar 28, 2025
Sharon Wince, born March 16, 1934, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 91. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Sharon lived a life full of creativity, kindness, and quiet strength.
She is survived by her beloved daughters Esther Wince(Lon Lawyer), Cassie D’Aula, and Andrea Wince-Wiseman(Mike), along with a large and loving family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Molly Agnes Stiles
Mar 28, 2025
Molly Agnes Stiles (04/07/1964 - 03/28/2025)
We are heartbroken to share that Molly Agnes Stiles, 60, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2025, in West Liberty while receiving hospice care at Green Hills.
Born on April 7, 1964, to Ruth Ann Riebel-Stiles and Robert William Stiles, Molly was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of everyone around her. Molly...
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