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.
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...
James Riley Dowalter Jr.
Nov 5, 2023
James R “Jimmy” Dowalter Jr. age 52 of Marengo, passed away Sunday morning November 5, 2023.
He was born on May 11, 1971 in Marion, Ohio to the late James R Dowalter Sr. and Edna Mae (Delong) Dowalter.
“Jimmy” enjoyed attending the Apostolic Christian Church of Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was...
Susie
Nov 5, 2023
Susan Lynn Purpura (Susie), 76, Pataskala, Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2023.
She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Pauline Arledge.
She was also preceded in death by; husband, Mike Purpura, grandson David Gaige Overley and brother Ricky Dickerson.
Mom loved bingo, yard sales and...
Norma J Asher
Nov 4, 2023
Ms Norma J. Asher of Heath, Ohio, mother of; Tim, Richard and Ernie Snider passed on November 4, 2023.
Timothy Lee Hummel
Nov 2, 2023
Timothy Lee Hummel, 57, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 2nd 2023 - one day before his 58th birthday, at the Pickering House after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Peggy & Allen Hummel on November 3rd 1965. Tim graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1983. He played in...
Jule E Wygum
Nov 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jule E Wygum
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, Jule Wygum, who departed this world on 11-2-2023. She was a beacon of love and kindness, whose life was a testament to the beauty of caring for those around her, including her cherished dogs...
Thomas Matthew Crissinger
Nov 2, 2023
Thomas M Crissinger, Hamilton Township High School graduate, Vietnam veteran, died November 2, 2023 at home in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Tom, a “south end boy” was born in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Kelli Norris, & her sons, Isaiah & Malachi; his sons, Joshua (Michelle) &...
Robert Henry Stuber
Oct 27, 2023
Robert Henry Stuber, known to many as Rob, passed away suddenly at Hardin Memorial Hospital on October 27, 2023. Born on April 15, 1959, in Kenton, Ohio, he lived a life full of passion, creativity, and optimism.
Rob was a graduate of Hardin Northern in 1977. His commitment to service was evident in...
Anthony Dwayne Cooper
Oct 26, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Dwayne Cooper
May 3, 1965
October 26, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Dwayne Cooper, beloved husband, father
brother and grandfather passed peacefully away at home on
October 26, 2023 in Kilbourne, Ohio
at the age of 58 after a brave battle with cancer.
Born May...
Terry Anthony Reynolds
Oct 25, 2023
Terry A. Reynolds, age 76, passed away on October 25, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1947 in Canonsburg, PA to the late Thomas and Miriam (Smith) Reynolds.
He is survived by daughters, Sheila Gibbons and Candace Curtis; and many other dear friends and family.