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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.
Terry Wayne Boblitt
Jun 10, 2023
Terry Wayne Boblitt, 78, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2023, at Miami County Hospice. Born on July 2, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Terry was a faith-filled, selfless, and loving individual who touched the lives of many with his unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and...
Edward William Ward Jr
Jun 9, 2023
Edward William Ward Jr., April 14, 1963 – June 9, 2023. Proceeded in death by Edward William Ward Sr., and Dorothy Jean (Johnson) Ward. He left a daughter Erica Maria Ward, Columbus Ohio, granddaughter Aubrey Martin Canton Ohio. Sisters Ethel Lee White (Aaron) Westerville Ohio, Marsha Donovan (Garry) Reynoldsburg Ohio, Joann Harris (Jerome) Blacklick Ohio, Katrina Taylor (Lloyd) Racine...
Dave
Jun 7, 2023
David C. Jewell, affectionately known as Dave, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on December 8, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, Dave was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many throughout his time on this earth.
Dave was a proud 1960...
Tom
Jun 6, 2023
Thomas Edward Spillman, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on June 6, 2023, in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 7, 1965, Tom was the beloved son of the late Sara and Raymond Spillman.
Tom was a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School, where he excelled academically and...
Michael Wayne Vertrees
Jun 6, 2023
Mike Vertrees, 58 years old, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
He was born October 5, 1964, in Delaware, Ohio and was the son of the late Anne (Delk) Vertrees and the late Richard Vertrees. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Austin...
Paul Daniel Howiler Jr
Jun 4, 2023
Paul Daniel Howiler Jr
1976 - 2023
Paul Daniel Howiler Jr. of Newark, Ohio passed away on June 4, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital due to complications from surgery.
Paul was born on July 31, 1976 in Newark, Ohio and graduated from Newark High School in 1995. Paul was deeply loved...
Sandra Rose Fortney
Jun 3, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Rose Fortney (Palmer) age 78, born in December, 1944 to Rose Scsavinicki and Frank D. Palmer in Detroit, Michigan. Sandra went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Through her long, rich life, Sandra lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Fort Worth, TX, Toledo, OH and Columbus, OH.
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Ethan Bennett Cook
Jun 3, 2023
Ethan Bennett Cook, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 3, 2023, following an ATV accident. Born on August 23, 1998, in London, Ohio, Ethan's 24 years were filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
Ethan is survived by his loving family, including his parents, Jason and Brandy Cook, and his brother,...
Donald Eugene Ballinger Sr.
Jun 2, 2023
Donald Eugene Ballinger Sr., 54, of Newark passed peacefully in his home on Friday, June 2nd surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was a devoted father to his four sons- Donald Jr./ DJ of Columbus, Justin of Columbus, Jason (Nakiah) of Newark, and Zack (Audrey) of Newark and Grandfather to Finnick. Born March 12, 1969 to the late Mary...
Jeannae Marie Love
Jun 2, 2023
Jeannae' Marie Love 31
Born November 24, 1991- Went to Heaven June 2, 2023.
Born in Columbus, Ohio Jeannae was a mother of (2) beautiful daughters, a good sister to her (2) brothers, and a loving friend to everyone she knew. Jeannae' was a gentle flower who suffered through some rough storms. She...
Susan Del Myers
Jun 2, 2023
Susan Del Myers, 76 went home to Our Lord on June 2, 2023. Susan was born December 13,1946 to Dr. Theodore and Shirley Myers. Preceded in death by her parents, youngest sister Carolyn Myers, niece Amanda Pfeifer, and special love of her life - fiance Steve Wynn who passed in 1979. Survived by brothers Theodore (Julie) Myers, James (Peggy)...
Mary Francis Appleby
Jun 2, 2023
Mary Francis Appleby (Lloyd), 59, of Loudonville, Ohio, passed away on June 2, 2023, after a short illness at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center.
Mary was born on June 3rd, 1963, to Beverly (Weston) and Robert E. Lloyd in Flint, Michigan. She grew up in Ashland, Ohio and graduated from Ashland High School in 1982....
Joan Elaine Woodruff
Jun 1, 2023
Joan Elaine Woodruff, age 83 of Dunkirk, died on June 1, 2023. Born on November 30, 1939, in Carey, Ohio to the late Harry Allen and Zelma Lela (Kinley) Putnam.
Joan graduated from Findlay College in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in Education. She went on to teach second grade at Hardin Northern...
Kevin David Gillenwater
May 30, 2023
Kevin David Gillenwater, a kind and intelligent man, passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 30, 2023, in Bidwell, Ohio. Born on September 6, 1958, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Kevin was the son of Joyce Taylor Payne of Oak Hill, West Virginia, and the late Jack William Gillenwater, Sr.
Kevin is survived by...
Wayne Johnson Jr.
May 28, 2023
Wayne Johnson Jr. passed away early May 28th at Mount Carmel East.
He lived a long and full life, full of moments that made him into the strong and proud man he was when he passed.
He was a builder and loved to cook and watch sports. His favorite team was the steelers...
Lori Williams
May 28, 2023
Lori Williams, age 60 from Westerville, Ohio passed away on Sunday May 28th, 2023. Proceeded in death by her loving parents, Jerry and Nancy Laird as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by brother Michael (Pam) Laird, children Sarah Carrell and Nicole (Ryan) Loper, and grandchildren Isabella Graham and Rylee Loper. She worked with the Plumbers and...
Kathryn Hollopeter
May 25, 2023
Kathryn Hollopeter, 95, formerly of Medina, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Wooster, Ohio. She was born February 28, 1928, in Paint Twp., Holmes County, Ohio, to Solomon III and Ida E. (Miller) Miller, and married Glenn K. Hollopeter on October 5, 1957. Glenn passed away on March 1, 2021. They were married for 63 years.
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Daniel Richard Field
May 24, 2023
While the world was mourning the great queen of rock and rolls passing. Daniel Richard Field, 65, passed away peacefully with his sister, aunt, and uncle by his side at Genesis hospital on May 24, 2023. Danny as his family called him, enjoyed reading the Bible, an old western, or a good thriller but most of all loved many...
Jean Catherine Perkins
May 22, 2023
Our Matriarch and “Forever Queen”, Jean Catherine O’Neill Perkins, passed, following a brief illness, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 90, at home and in the arms of her beloved family. Long before the phrase “when life gives you lemons” became a cliche, Jean cranked out oceans of aspirational lemonade, always concerned that everyone, from kids...
Thomas F. Mccool
May 18, 2023
McCool, Thomas F. 78, of Galloway, Ohio passed into heaven on May 18, 2023. He was a gift from God to his wife of 37 years, Jan; sons Pat (Susan), Jim (Jackie), Jeff (Nikki); granddaughters Steph and Zoe. He is survived by brothers Paul (Sue), Mike (Peggy), Joe (Mary Ann), Bob (Daryl), and 3 sisters Barb O’Toole, Mary (Angelo) ...
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