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.
Philip E. Hamilton
Aug 18, 2024
Philip E. Hamilton, 89, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away on August 18, 2024 while under brief hospice care at his residence. This period was filled with gentle care and love from his family and friends.
Phil was born October 5, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Ashland, Ohio. He was the firstborn child of the late...
Jeffrey Ray Beougher
Aug 18, 2024
Jeffrey Ray Beougher, age 75, passed away at his residence on August 18th, 2024. He was born on May 23rd, 1949 in Logan, OH to Dorothy L. Geil (Beougher) and Ray H Beougher.
Jeffrey was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in April of 2023 and fought a courageous battle for months before succumbing to...
Marianna M. Costanza
Aug 17, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother and grandmother (aka Grammie) on August 17, 2024, age 88. Marianna died peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Bellefonte, PA on November 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Hays and Marion Mattern. She graduated from Indiana State Teachers College of Pennsylvania. Marianna thrived...
Martha Sue Bishop
Aug 16, 2024
Martha Sue Bishop, a beacon of love and joy, passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 65, in Lancaster, Ohio. Born on June 18, 1959, in Kennebunkport, Maine, Martha's life was a testament to the power of positivity and the warmth of her beautiful smile.
Martha's essence was her unwavering devotion to...
Jr
Aug 14, 2024
Justin Randolph Moore, known affectionately as JR, passed away on August 14, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 33. Born on December 19, 1990, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he grew up in a family filled with love and creativity.
Justin attended Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where his artistic talents ignited. He later...
Kyle Grooms
Aug 14, 2024
Kyle Grooms, 31, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away on August 14, 2024. The family will hold private service at a later date.
Michael Roark
Aug 13, 2024
Michael A. Roark, 66, of Marion, Ohio went to heaven on 08-13-2024.
He was born 05-19-1958 in Saint Paul, MN and was the son of Jarvis Roark and Anita Roark.
He was also preceded in death by Jarvis Roark, Anita Roark, Diana Roark, Keith Matthew, William Bragg...
Maggie Moss
Aug 12, 2024
Maggie Moss, 71, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away August 12, 2024, peacefully with her family at her side.
Maggie married Virgil Moss in 1969 and had 4 children. Tina Barnhart, Priscilla Soland, Marvin Moss, Jeremy Moss (Jay). She has 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
Maggie, the eldest of eight children was...
Donna Lynn Howland
Aug 12, 2024
We are devastated to announce the death of Donna Lynn Howland who passed away too soon on August 12, 2024. She showed tenacity in every aspect of life, including her sudden diagnosis of stage IV esophageal cancer.
Born in Kansas City, MO, on June 21, 1965, Donna grew up in Kettering and has called Ohio...
Gene
Aug 12, 2024
Hershel Eugene “Gene” Stickler, 80 passed away on August 12, 2024 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on March 11, 1944 in Mason County, West Virginia.
Gene proudly served in the United States Navy, enlisting at the age of 17 on July 6, 1961. He served with distinction during the Vietnam War retiring after 25...
Brandon M. Azbell
Aug 9, 2024
Brandon M. Azbell passed away unexpectedly on August 9th 2024 he was born on September 10th 1991 in Fairfield County at Fairfield Medical Center the son of father, Bernard R Azbell (Rebecca Azbell) of Lancaster, OH and mother, Denise Layne (Rusty Iliff ) of Junction City, OH.
Brandon graduated from Fairfield Union School, class of...
Edward Earl Reiselt
Aug 5, 2024
Edward Earl Reiselt, known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on August 5, 2024, in Lancaster, OH, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on May 25, 1944, in Columbus, OH, Ed's journey through life was marked by his friendly demeanor, his wise counsel, and his loving nature.
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Carl Sapp
Aug 4, 2024
Carl E. Sapp, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend, age 60 of Columbus, left this earth too soon. He was born on December 7, 1963 in Columbus to Phyllis Woods and Clifford Sapp. Born to a family of 9 children he was quickly taught the importance of sharing and raising a little hell as needed. Especially when it...
William T Mcmillian
Aug 3, 2024
William T McMillian, age 88, passed away on August 3, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1936 in Winson-Salem, NC to the late William and Azalee (Cook) McMillian. William is also preceded in death by his wife, Willa and brothers.
He is survived by his nieces, nephews, and many other dear friends and family....
Melvin Eugene Brown
Aug 1, 2024
Melvin Eugene Brown, born on July 28, 1946, in New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away in his home in Newark, Ohio, on August 1, 2024, at the age of 78. A Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Melvin’s life was shaped by his service and the lasting physical and emotional effects of the war.
A skilled craftsman, Melvin spent much of his...
John Roger Yoho
Aug 1, 2024
John Yoho, 65, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 1, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1959, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
John bled scarlet and gray, filled with Buckeye Pride and pride for the State of Ohio and he gave 30 years to the state of Ohio as a Fiscal Officer. He got...
Conley
Aug 1, 2024
Vernon "Conley" Wells, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2024 in Grove City, Ohio. Conley was born April 1st, 1942 in Harlan County, Kentucky. He married the love of his life, Lana (McGaffee) Wells on February 3, 1964. He retired in 2009 after almost 50-years as a proud supervisor at Buckeye Steel in Columbus, Ohio. Conley was...
Janice Mcwade
Jul 31, 2024
Janice L. McWade, 85, Marion, died 9:10a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home.
Born November 2, 1938, in Marion, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (McAdow) Whiteamire.
A 1956 graduate of Tully High School (Martel, OH), she was employed through the years by Household Finance,...
Robert Francis Boschert
Jul 30, 2024
We are sad to announce that we had to say goodbye to Robert Francis Boschert on July 30, 2024. Bob was born on August 19, 1940 in Saint Charles, Missouri. He was a loving husband to his wife Dee Ann Boschert, father and grandfather.
Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
Doris H Osborn
Jul 28, 2024
Doris H. (Finch) Osborn, passed peacefully at her home on July 28, 2024. She was born to Robert F. Finch and Esther L. (Smith) Finch on June 11, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Osborn, Heath, OH; Debra Osborn and husband Michael Davis, Sharonville, OH; and Denise (Osborn) and Ruben Gomez, Newark...




