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.
James Carlos Bell
May 1, 2023
James “Poe” Bell of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away peacefully at the age of 70, on May 1st , surrounded by family.
James was born in 1953, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Robert and Bernice Bell. He was born into a close family of six siblings and loved his nieces and nephews as though they were his...
George Jennings Robinson
Apr 28, 2023
George Jennings Robinson ll
Born June 9, 1955 at Ohio State University Hospital, George passed Friday April 28, 2023 with family by
his side. George was predeceased by Mother, Norma Sharon Crum, Father George Lurett Robinson
and loving Grandparents, George J and Wilma G Robinson, Milton and Mary Opal Ball.
...Frank T. Berry Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Frank T. Berry Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on April 28, 2023 at Wesley Ridge Assisted Living. After four months of Hospice Care, Frank died peacefully in his sleep. He was 92.
Frank was born on February 27, 1931 in Reading, MA and went on to study at the New York University Stern School...
Melena Brown
Apr 25, 2023
Melena “Mo” Brown (Keechle), 67, of Texas City, TX passed away on April 25 in Columbus, OH. She was born on July 13, 1955 in Waverly, OH and graduated early from Kiser High School in Dayton, OH. She is survived by her three children Alex (Teri) Keechle, Joe (Natalie) Osborne, and Angie (Robert) Meeker; grandchildren, Brian Osborne, Nila Meeker,...
Beverly Jean Higgins
Apr 20, 2023
Beverly Jean Higgins born May 18, 1945 passed away peacefully in her home on April 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Alice Donaldson, sister Rose Rucker, and son James Upperman. Beverly is survived by her brother Gary Donaldson, three children Rob (Heather) Upperman, Peggy Green, and Angela Higgins, grandchildren Jimmy (Haleigh) Green, Zachary Upperman, Lily...
Richard Joseph Szulewski
Apr 20, 2023
Richard Joseph Szulewski, 58, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away in hospice on April 20, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
Richard was born on October 28, 1964 in Columbus and graduated from Worthington High School in 1983. He then attended The Ohio State University from 1983-1987, where he studied Pre-Med and received his Bachelor...
Anthony Ray Belt
Apr 19, 2023
Tony was born in Newark, Ohio March 28,1969 to Lorena Belt.
He was a 1987 graduate of Newark High School.
Was preceded in death by grandparents Frank and Mary Belt, Aunts Christina and Diane, cousins Elizabeth an Chistopher. His loyal companion and best friend, his pride and joy his dog Rosco.
He is...
Amber Fall Weant
Apr 19, 2023
On April 19th our families shining light went home to be with Jesus. Her fight with juvenile diabetes is finally over. No more wheelchairs, no more dialysis, no more having to be strong and fight.
Amber was born on September 12, 1986 in Mt Gilead Ohio to Sharyn and John Weant. She was a dedicated...
Gary Lee Defourny
Apr 18, 2023
Gary Lee Defourny 1952 - 2023
Gary Lee Defourny of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Fairhope Hospice Center with his wife, partner and caretaker Annamarie Defourny at his side.
Gary was born on November 19, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Walnut Ridge High School from 1968 to...
Tom Householder
Apr 15, 2023
On Saturday, April 15, Thomas “Tom” Householder passed away at age 73, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born on November 22, 1949, in Lancaster, Ohio to Cloyd and Corda “Patty” Householder. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1967 and attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and soon after, joined the U.S. Navy. Tom...
Rebecca Lynn Baer
Apr 15, 2023
Rebecca Lynn Baer, 47, of Marion, Ohio has sadly passed away from her hard battle of Pancreatic cancer on April 15th of 2023.
Born on August 2nd of 1975 at 10:21pm at Marion General Hospital, she was the daughter of Paulette Sue Gay and Jackie Lee Baer.
Rebecca (aka Becky) is...
Eric Oren Scarbrough
Apr 14, 2023
On April 14, 2023 Eric Oren Scarbrough, 43, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus.
Eric was born on October 26, 1979 in Lorain, Ohio. He completed his early education at Open Door Christian School and later studied at both The Ohio State University and Minnesota State Southeast Technical - Red Wing. Eric’s...
Andrea Kay Hartman
Apr 14, 2023
Andrea Kay (Kovach) Hartman, 68, of Mansfield, was surrounded by her loved ones when she went to heaven on Friday, April 14th, 2023 after an extended illness.
She was born on May 15th, 1954 in Mansfield to the late Andrew George Kovach and Opal Elizabeth (Cline) Kovach, where she has been a lifelong resident. She...
Donnie Norris
Apr 13, 2023
Donnie Norris, age 64, of Carroll, OH passed on 04-13-2023 at Fairfield Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born 06-16-1958 in Southport, NC and was the son of the late Vance & Emma Norris of Thomasboro, NC.
He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Ronnie Norris....
Linda Saum
Apr 13, 2023
Linda Saum, 73, passed away April 13, 2023.
Linda was born on August 23, 1949 to Shirley and William L Castle in Sidney Ohio. She was preceded in death by her son, Ray A Saum III and Daughter, Heather L Saum. Her father in law, Ray Saum and her parents also preceded her.
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Andrea Helen Walker
Apr 13, 2023
Andrea (Andie) Helen (Wetzel) Walker, age 68 passed away April 13, 2023. Andrea was born on July 12, 1954 in Columbus, OH. She is preceded in death by Husband Scott Walker; Parents George and Dorothy Wetzel; Aunt and Uncle Helen and George Temple. Survived by Special Friend Tony Agne; Cousin Cheryl Temple; Step sons Joshua (Honesty) Walker and Jeremy...
Sue Lowry
Apr 13, 2023
Susan Kathleen Lowry
1953 - 2023
Susan "Sue" Kathleen (Moore) Lowry, of Williamsport, passed away on April 13, 2023 at home after battling cancer for almost a year and a half.
Susan was born on July 3, 1953 in Galion, Ohio. She was well-known in the community for her many years...
Doris Louise Snell
Apr 13, 2023
Doris Louise “Sue” Snell, 84, of Carroll, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2023. She was born April 9, 1939, in New Richmond, OH and was the daughter of the late A. James and Doris Atfield.
Doris married Robert K. “Bob” Snell in 1956 and the two spent 64 years together as husband and wife....
Phillip Dale Melott, Sr.
Apr 11, 2023
Phillip Dale Melott Sr. passed away at home April 11th, 2023, after following a long-term illness.
Phillip was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Josephine Kay (Sullivan) Melott, and an infant daughter Malinda Jo Melott.
Phillip is survived by his five children, Bonnie (Joseph) Merschdorf of Florida, Phillip...
David Russell Lanman
Apr 8, 2023
David Russell Lanman, age 57 of Ashville, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 8, 2023 at the James Cancer Hospital of Ohio State University Medical Center after a four-year battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1965 to Carroll A. and Doris J. Lanman in Bloomfield, Iowa. Dave is survived by his...