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.
Walter Chet Howard
Dec 23, 2022
Walter “Chet” Howard, 81, born in Saylersville, Kentucky in 1941 to Lottie Gamble and Young Howard, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022.
Walter met Wanda in 1959. They married and had four children: Glen, Cheryl, Sheila (Dee), and Jody. Walter had his own contracting business in Marion for 40 years. He...
Michelle Lynn Keplar
Dec 21, 2022
Michelle Lynn Keplar, 54, of Columbus,Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Deborah Brown and Richard Cooperider. She was a graduate of Olentangy High School.
She is survived by her Mother, Deborah Brown, Sister, Kim Cooperider, Husband, Matt Keplar, Children, Megan, Steven, and Kyle. Several Aunts,...
Douglas Andrew Fogle
Dec 20, 2022
Douglas Andrew Fogle Born June 1st 1972 Passed on December 20,2022
The son of David Fogle and Maye Bell. Douglas is survived by his two children Maranda and Andrew Fogle.
Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams
Dec 15, 2022
Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams of Dublin, Ohio went home to Heaven on December 15, 2022. She was born August 1, 1937 to Rose Elizabeth (Janeshek) Renforth in Mansfield, OH.
She was preceded in death by her dear mother, her beloved husband, Robert "Whip" Williams, her sister Marianne, brothers Samuel, Howard, Frank and William; her daughter and...
Joanie Cathleen Haskell
Dec 14, 2022
Joanie Cathleen Haskell, 49, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed from our world unexpectedly, December 14 at her home. Joanie was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Beech Grove Indiana. She was a proud graduate of Greenwood Community High School and Ball State University.
Joanie was born to Anna (Friedman) and James Haskell Sr. on...
Alan
Dec 13, 2022
David A. Scott (a.k.a Alan), 71, of Medina, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded by family.
He was born on January 16, 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was unselfishly raised by his mother, Eleanor (Scott) Holder. Alan opted not to graduate high school and instead opted to work to assist his mother...
Sharon Kay Hicks
Dec 11, 2022
Sharon Kay Hicks, born December 30, 1949, of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She wholeheartedly loved her family. She enjoyed sewing, bird watching, camping, auctions, meeting with her Red Hat group, and spending time with her family and friends. Sharon collected tea cups and Hull pottery....
Pamela Sue Young
Dec 8, 2022
Pamela Sue Young, 65, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away December 8, 2022. She was born September 7, 1957, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of William and Anne Marie Parsley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Parsley. Pamela leaves behind her loving husband, Charles Young; her daughters, Tia (Reda) Doss and Monica Young; Five...
Carrie B. Adams
Dec 8, 2022
Carrie B. Adams born June 16 ,1970 pass away at grant hospital December 8,2022.Proceeded in death by her grandparents Raymond and Freda Clark, Rachal Fultz, Christopher Raines.
She survived by her mother Linda Smith , Husband Bill Longo, Daughter Mischa ( Cory Pearson), Sister Debbie Hall , Freda ( Michael Raines), Ray (Keith Bailous) ,...
Bruce Myers
Dec 8, 2022
Bruce Myers, 68 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022.
He is preceded in death by brother Gary, sister Mimi, father Jim, and the love of his life Alice Casey. He is survived by his loving mother Hazel, sister Amy, and nieces & nephew Grace (Chris), Emily, Shayna, James, aunt and cousins....
Jessica Young
Dec 7, 2022
Jessica Young, 35, of Delaware, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 7th 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.
Jess was born September 29th, 1987, in Marion, Ohio. She was a life long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was the daughter of Susan McEldowney and...
Rebecca Jean Zornes
Dec 7, 2022
Rebecca Jean Zornes was born August 16, 1976 and passed away December 7, 2022.
Rebecca is proceeded in death by her Brother-In-Law, Christopher Michael Robinson; her Niece, Jayden Zornes; Grandpa, Kenneth Zornes Sr.; Grandma, Delores Manning; a couple uncles and aunts. Rebecca is also survived by her three children Zachary Wells, Joshua Zornes, And Skyler Zornes. She...
Charles James Rotkis
Dec 7, 2022
Charles James Rotkis died on December 7, 2022, at his home in Lancaster, Ohio. He was 83 years old. Born on May 18, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Charles and Susan Rotkis. He spent his summers as a child in East Tennessee. He attended St George Catholic School and De La Salle Catholic High School. He...
Kathleen Emler
Dec 6, 2022
Kathleen Emler, 65, of Mount Vernon, Ohio died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by family who loved her dearly.
Kathy was born May 8, 1957, the daughter of Richard and Reva Armbruster. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972. She enjoyed teaching others about the Bible and sharing her...
Billy Jack Shears
Dec 6, 2022
Billy Jack Shears age 45, of Kenton Ohio, Passed away on Dec. 6, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Henry Shears and Ardella Faye Shears also brother Frankie Lee Shears. Survived by his brother James Eugene Shears (Jackie) Niece Tiffany and Gabrielle, Nephew James, great niece and nephews.
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Lisa Anne Markley
Dec 5, 2022
Lisa Anne Markley, 52, passed away on Monday December 05, 2022.
She was born March 11, 1970 in Bucyrus, OH to mother Rosalie Fay Pifer (Will Pifer) and father Raymond Lee Boutwell.
She is survived by Veronica Markley daughter, Jacob Markley son, Lydia Mcdonald, grand daughter. Lorri (Roger) Lowdermilk sister, Ken...
Dawna Herb
Dec 5, 2022
Dawna Herb (Will) of Sugar Grove passed away surrounded by her family on Monday December 5th, 2022. Born to Dawna Will (Robey) and Gary Will on January 21st, 1966.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother Gary Will along with many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her siblings Aaron...
Kenneth Robert Allen
Dec 3, 2022
Kenneth (Ken) Allen 80, of Mansfield Ohio passed away on December 3, 2022 after a long fight with AML.
Ken served in the US Airforce for six years as an airplane mechanic. He retired from Design Metal Products Mansfield Ohio, as an Industrial Maintenance man. He loved fishing, boating, camping and spent his free time...
Kenneth Sims
Dec 2, 2022
Kenneth (Kenny) Sims, 57, of Glenford, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 12:45 AM in his home.
He was born April 9, 1965 in Zanesville to Billy Ray Sims and OnaBelle Sims (Maze).
He remarried the love of his life Jill on November...
Sharon Marie Hillyer
Dec 2, 2022
Sharon Marie Hillyer, 81 of Logan, passed away December 2, 2022 at The Embassy of Logan.
Born March 14, 1941 in Hocking county, New Straistville, she was the daughter of Cecil Thomas Chaffin and Florence Pearlene Hull.
Sharon retired from TI Automotive in 2003.
Sharon loved to...