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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.

Steve M.  Tredway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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