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.
Leonard Watson
Dec 2, 2023
Leonard Watson, 71, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on December 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack, and sister, Rebecca.
He is survived by his son Levi (and Rochelle) Watson and his daughter Audrey (and Andrew Smith) Watson. He was the grandfather of two granddaughters, Katrina and Savannah.
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Carl Bitler
Dec 2, 2023
Carl Bitler, 84 of Whitehall, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023. Carl loved Ohio State Football and the Cleveland Browns and was a veteran of the US Navy.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Wilma Bitler and his sister Karen Hansen. He is also preceded by the loving mother...
Corrie Kay Meadows
Nov 30, 2023
Millersport: Corrie Kay Meadows, 45 of Millersport, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1978 the daughter of Debra Meadows and the late Ronald Meadows.
She is a 1997 graduate of Millersport High School.
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Stuart W. Wilson Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Stuart W. Wilson Jr., age 68, passed away on November 29, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Zanesville, OH to Stuart W. Wilson Sr. and Helen L. (Snode) Wilson. He is survived by daughter, April; and many other dear friends and family.
Julia Marie Sanders
Nov 29, 2023
Julia Marie Sanders, 30, of Westerville Ohio passed away on November 29, 2023 following a brief illness.
Julia was born April 21, 1993 to Barbara and Paul Sanders in Kirkland Washington.She was a spirited child from the day she was born; independent, effervescent, and determined.
Julia graduated from Big Walnut High...

Steve M. Tredway
Nov 28, 2023
Steven M. Tredway, 39, of Heath, Ohio passed away November 28, 2023 at his home. Steven was born January 6, 1984 in Zanesville. He had a talent for fixing appliances and working on cars. He frequently used these skills to help family and friends on need. He was kind and friendly, always laughing and brightening the days of those...
Richard A Sells
Nov 27, 2023
Richard A. Sells, age 75, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late James and Doris (Frederick) Sells. Richard is also preceded in death by his wife, Dianna (Goble) Sells. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by several children, other family, and many dear...
Donald Charles Pabst Ii
Nov 27, 2023
Donald Charles Pabst II, 62, of Lancaster, Ohio went to heaven on Monday, November 27, 2023 after a hard, short fight at the Hospice Pickering House surrounded by love of his wife and kids.
He was born October 11, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Donald and Ginger Pabst.
He was preceded...
Kimberley Diane Worthington
Nov 25, 2023
Kimberley D. Worthington, age 57 of Columbus, passed away on November 25,2023. She passed away peacefully at home with her family at her bedside. Kim was born on January 1, 1966, and was the first baby born in the New Year in the city of Hamilton, NY. Kim is survived by her parents Ron and Pat Girod, siblings Karen...
Tony Reitan
Nov 24, 2023
Anthony “Tony” James Reitan, 34, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 24, 1989, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to Konrad and Julie Reitan. He spent most of his life in Ohio.
Tony was full of life. His presence illuminated any room he walked in. He loved to...
Karen Sue Seitz
Nov 23, 2023
Karen Sue Seitz, age 64, passed away surrounded by family at Marion General Hospital, November 25, 2023. Karen was born to the late Thorton and Jesse (Wells) Jolliff February 8, 1958 in Delaware Ohio. Karen is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gene Jolliff and infant brother Bobby Joliff; sisters, Linda Joliff, Betty Thitoff, and Joann Reed Joliff....
Milton W Confer Jr
Nov 23, 2023
Milton W Confer Jr. “Budda” or “Ski” age 63 died Thursday November 23, 2023.
He was born December 6, 1959 to the late Patricia Saganek and Milton W Confer Sr.
He is preceded in death by his Sister-in-law Susan Confer.
Budda is survived by his wife Sandra...
Phillip Pankow Jr.
Nov 22, 2023
Phillip Pankow Jr., age 79, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1944 in Herkimer, NY to the late Phillip Pankow Sr. and Olga (Oroczeski) Pankow. He is survived by his grandson, Michael (Noelle) Kuder and many other dear friends and family.
Barbara Louise Fields
Nov 18, 2023
Barbara Louise Fields, 63, Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on 11/18/2023 from a three year plus courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Homestead, Florida; Daughter of Dwaine Earl Gould and Mary Louise Gould.
Preceded in death by parents Dwaine Earl (Mary Louise) Gould, grandparents Ivan (Catherine) Getz and Robert...
Roberta Jo Ann Bell
Nov 17, 2023
Roberta "Bobbi " JoAnn Bell, 68, Newark, OH passed away on November 17, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1955 in Canton, OH to the late Richard and Rita Bell.
Bobbi enjoyed fishing, sewing, gardening and most importantly spending time with her family. She spent most of her working years taking care of others...
Douglas Steven Cooney
Nov 15, 2023
Douglas Steven Cooney, 66, of Xenia OH, was born 03-15-1957 in Kettering Ohio to Carl Michael Cooney and Barbara Lee (Cooney) Neitzel and passed on after a long illness to his eternal home on 11-15-2023. Doug was preceded in death by his parents. His wife Katie Cooney remains to cherish memories of their life together. Also remaining to cherish...
Marcia L Dawson
Nov 9, 2023
Marcia Lynn Dawson
July 26th, 1947-November 9th,2023
Marcia Lynn Dawson (Marci), 76, Pickerington, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023.
Marcia was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Don G. and Frieda Newland. She grew up in Columbus and attended Mifflin High School.
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Eddie Lewis Penson
Nov 8, 2023
Eddie Lewis Penson was born August 29, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Ollie and Mary Penson. He went home to be with our Lord on November 8, 2023.
Eddie was entrepreneur never wanting to play by corporate rules so he made his own. He was family man that loved to be well dressed, draw, paint...
Reginald Snelling
Nov 8, 2023
Reginald Snelling 54 of Crestline,Ohio fell asleep in death on November 8th 2023 in the James Cancer center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born October 30th in Mansfield,Ohio and was the son of the late Cleveland Snelling and his surviving mother Betty Snelling Edwards.
He was also preceded in death by...
Charles Wayne Ritter Jr.
Nov 8, 2023
Charles W. Ritter Jr. 72 of Westerville passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2023
Chuck was born September 15,1951
in Columbus to Nellie and Charles Ritter.
He loved working and staying busy.
When it came to what he really loved that would be shooting pool at the club with...