obituaries
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.

Arlene J. Rickard
Mar 27, 2024
Arlene J. Rickard (nee Webber) born February 10th, 1959 passed away at the age of 65 on Wednesday March 27th, 2024. She passed away quietly and peacefully in her sleep.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Dan and Gloria Webber, and by her daughter Darcy L. Rickard. She is survived by her husband...
Teresa Marie Hartman
Mar 22, 2024
Teresa M. Hartman (Roberts) passed away on March 22, 2024, at the Pickering house in Lancaster Ohio, at the age of 55. She was born on December 31, 1968, in Lancaster, Ohio to Kenneth and Joan Roberts.
She is survived by her daughter Ashley Barnhart (Eric), son Richard Hartman (Allana), grandchildren Breonna, Maverick and Miley,...
Joseph Paul Oiler
Mar 21, 2024
Joseph Paul Oiler, 32, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2024, in Newark, Ohio, He was born on December 30, 1991 in Gallipolis, Ohio. Joseph was known for his passion for online gaming and his love for being a light to his fellow gamers, with whom he considered family. He was interested in becoming an...
Darlene Marie Rose
Mar 18, 2024
Darlene Marie Rose, 74, of Bellefontaine, OH passed away on March 18, 2024.
She was born September 02, 1949 to Arthur and Helen Perkins.
She is survived by her children Angel Sims, Bryan Rose, and Kori Rose.
Joyce L Baldridge
Mar 17, 2024
Joyce L. Baldridge, 85, of Columbus went to meet her Lord on Sunday, March17, 2024. She is survived by her only son, Thomas Baldridge, also of Columbus, who cared for her in the years leading to her passing.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, whom she married in January 1957, and her...
Paul Douglas Russell
Mar 17, 2024
Paul Douglas Russell, 61, formerly of Washington C.H., Ohio passed away in Columbus, Ohio on March 17, 2024.
Paul was born on September 25, 1962 to Alva and Clara Russell (deceased). He was also preceded in death by his brother Denver Russell and sister Janet Hubbell.
Paul was a 1981 graduate...
Karen Sue Buffington
Mar 14, 2024
Karen Sue Buffington, a cherished soul known to her loved ones as Karen, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with a Parkinson-related illness. Born on January 2, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a beacon of love and generosity throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her....
Robert M. Huff
Mar 13, 2024
It's with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert M. Huff, 64, of Lancaster Ohio.
He is preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Huff, of Syracuse, New York.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Nestor, of Lancaster Ohio, siblings, Lynn, Jeanette, Leif, Jr., Deanna,...
Rachel Mary Nicholson
Mar 12, 2024
Rachel Mary Nicholson passed away at the Morrison House on March 12, at 5 AM. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 16, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Bernard Covert and Mary Hughes Covert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Melvin Nicholson and son Raymond Matthew Nicholson (Theresa Spence Nicholson). Rachael graduated...
Sherie Lee Conkle
Mar 10, 2024
Sherie Lee (Leonard) Conkle October 29, 1954 - March 10, 2024. Transitioned peacefully with loving family by her side.
Debbie Jean Cerullo
Mar 9, 2024
Debbie Jean (Adkins) Cerullo 61 of Lancaster Ohio formerly of Ferrellsburg departed this life Saturday March 9th 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center Lancaster. She was born Aug 5th 1962 at Ferrellsburg Wv. The daughter of the late Earnie and Bessie Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Harold (Bud) Adkins. four sisters...
Junie
Mar 9, 2024
Ronnie “Junie” Dean Trainer, born on October 4, 1946, to Maxine (Pendleton) Hayslett and Everett Clare Trainer, peacefully passed away at home on March 9, 2024, after bravely enduring an extended illness, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Linda (James)Trainer, his children Peggy (Jamie) McManis, Michael...
Babette Cook
Mar 9, 2024
Babette Cook born 7/22/1955 passed away on 03/09/2024.
Babette was survived by her twin sister Beverly Burton and her husband Richard Burton. She was the sweetest person to know in this world, always placing others before herself. She is going to be a great angel for the Lord. Very much missed by all who have...
Paul A. Sites
Mar 8, 2024
Paul A. Sites, age 57, Columbus, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, March 8, 2024, after a brief battle with congestive heart failure. He was a graduate of Brookhaven HS, in Columbus, Ohio. Paul had a great personality and disposition, and was known by many in the Columbus area. He didn’t know a stranger and would go out...
Sarita Joy Munsey
Mar 6, 2024
Sarita Joy Munsey, 34, of Lancaster, Ohio, lost her long fight with rare cancers March 6, 2024, and went home to be with our Lord, at the Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care’s Pickering House. She was born June 18, 1989, in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of Mikel W. and Lila (Post) Munsey.
She was preceded...
Ed
Mar 5, 2024
Edward L. Morrisey, known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, passed away after a long illness on March 5, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on November 28, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, Ed was a man of integrity, warmth, and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and generosity.
Ed's early...
Jeffrey Mihocik
Mar 5, 2024
Jeffrey Mihocik, 56, of Columbus, Ohio, sadly passed away on March 5, 2024. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to John Mihocik and Carolyn Kish.
Jeff loved to golf, play trivia, and watch his favorite sports franchise, the team formerly known as the Cleveland Indians, win....
Charles Clifford Young
Mar 5, 2024
Charles Clifford “Chuck” Young, 69, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2024. He was born April 20, 1954, in Huntington, WV, a son of Charles and Evelyn Young.
He was preceded in death by his wife Pamela Young, his parents and two siblings Pat Young and Debbie Roach. Charles...
John Elsworth Fick
Mar 4, 2024
John Elsworth Fick, age 67, crossed over to his Heavenly home on March 4, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He passed peacefully with his son and daughter by his side.
John was the son of Donna Fick (Shaw) and Ralph Fick. He grew up in Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio. He married Penny LaFollette, with...
Megan Ruth Pennington
Mar 3, 2024
Megan Ruth Pennington, 31 passed away unexpectedly in her home located in Newark, Ohio.
Megan was proceeded in death by Wendy L. Henderson (Mother), Jim Pennington (Grandfather), Jim Guthrie (Grandfather), Stacy Pennington (Aunt).
She is survived by Lorraine Scott (Grandmother) Karrie and Scott Barnette(Aunt and Uncle/Custodian), Scott Henderson (Stepfather) Whitney Pennington...