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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.

John T. Ash Jr.

John T. Ash Jr.

Jul 15, 2023

John T. Ash Jr., age 71, of Columbus, was born April 18, 1952 and passed away July 15, 2023.

He graduated from Franklin High School.

He is survived by wife Virginia A. Ash; daughters Tina M. Shields, Michelle Ash, and Tina Ash; sons Robert Shields, Ronald Shields, Jimmy Ash, and Roger...

Phyllis Ann Banks Gorton

Phyllis Ann Banks Gorton

Jul 13, 2023

Phyllis Ann "Sis" Banks (née Evans), of Dayton, OH, passed away on July 13, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her family and ministry colleagues.

Phyllis dedicated her life to serving others. You could have seen her at many different Frisch's restaurants over the years from Middletown to Dayton. Her most recent role before...

Clifford  Walter Davis

Clifford Walter Davis

Jul 12, 2023

Leaf Cremation will be handling arrangements

David Wesley Cox

David Wesley Cox

Jul 12, 2023

David Cox, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 12th 2023.

He was born Julv 11th 1987 in West Union, Ohio.

He is survived by his children Emma Cox and David CoX Jr.;  mother Susan Cox; father Roy Cox; sisters Rebecca and Angie; brothers Randy and Jeremy; nieces Brittany, Ashley and...

Mann

Mann

Jul 11, 2023

With a heavy heart and a loving spirit, we announce the passing of Donald Lee Bell, Jr., best known by his stage name, Mann, aka Redd, aka Roc (& possibly a few other aliases, lol). Born on February 25, 1964, he was called to the grand stage in the sky on July 11, 2023, in Columbus, OH.

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Maggie

Maggie

Jul 9, 2023

Margaret Ann Perkins (Webb), affectionately known as Maggie, passed away on July 9, 2023, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born on February 6, 1956, in Monterey, California, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be remembered for her passionate, loving, and thoughtful nature.

Maggie studied at The Ohio State University, where she fostered a...

Joanne R. Kemmerer

Joanne R. Kemmerer

Jul 9, 2023

Joanne Ruth Kemmerer, 85, of Canal Winchester, OH has passed away on July 9, 2023. She will be sorely missed.

She was born on 5/9/1938 in Toledo Ohio and was the daughter of the late Raymond W. Tuck & Florence G. (Mowry) Tuck.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Kermit...

Mal Y. Lewis

Mal Y. Lewis

Jul 9, 2023

Mal Y. Lewis, 82, born 15/15/1940, of Bexley, Ohio, passed away on 07/09/2023. Leaf Cremation will be handling services for the family.

Ada  Moore

Ada Moore

Jul 8, 2023

Ada (Bunny) L. Moore 77 went home to be with the Lord on July 8th.

She was preceded in death by her companion of 34 years, Rethel Pack Jr. (RJ).

Her favorite jobs were: Being an officer for the South Solen police department, being a cook and waitress - she loved...

Tina Moore (Reid)

Tina Moore (Reid)

Jul 8, 2023

Tina Moore (Reid) of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on July 8th of 2023. She was born on February 11th 1966 in Lancaster Ohio to parents Douglas and Mary Reid. Tina is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and her son Austin Kirk. She was a former employee of Lucent Technologies, a hairdresser, a beloved babysitter and caregiver. She...

Lawanda Mae Jacks

Lawanda Mae Jacks

Jul 7, 2023

Lawanda Mae Jacks, a woman as spirited and warm as a freshly baked loaf of bread, traded Newark Ohio's crazy weather for the celestial breezes of the great beyond on July 7, 2023. Born on July 6, 1951, in Chicago, IL to the late Kenneth Ervin and Goldie Yonkers, Lawanda was a mid-century marvel, a woman of many talents...

Carolyn  Louise Walker

Carolyn Louise Walker

Jul 6, 2023

Carolyn Louise Walker passed away on 07/06/2023. Leaf Cremation will be taking care of her arrangements with the family.

Robin Marie Vance

Robin Marie Vance

Jun 28, 2023

Robin Marie (Eastlick) Vance, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, in Newark, OH, after a brave battle with MDS/AML.

Born on September 27, 1965, in Cuba City, WI, she was soon adopted by Earl and Shirley Eastlick, a loving family that shaped her into the...

Karola Novak

Karola Novak

Jun 26, 2023

Karola Novak, 58, of Mansfield, Ohio, went to heaven on 6/26/2023.

Karola loved family, nature, enjoyed collecting candles and photography.

Karola will be greatly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and coworker.

She is survived by Donald Jeffrey Novak, Damien Jeffrey Novak, Angela...

Sylvia Maley

Sylvia Maley

Jun 26, 2023

Sylvia Maley (82) of Deerfield, NH, passed peacefully on Monday, June 26th, 2023 at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville, OH surrounded by love and family.

Sylvia was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 13, 1941 to the late John & Victoria Field of Laramie, Wyoming and was one of three children.

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James B Casey

James B Casey

Jun 21, 2023

James B. Casey Jr., affectionately known by many as Jamie, passed away peacefully on June 21st, 2023, in Mt.Gilead Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky on April 22nd 1974, Jamie leaves a rich legacy of love and dedication that will forever echo in the lives that knew him.

Jamie is...

Richard Mather Hill

Richard Mather Hill

Jun 20, 2023

Richard “Dick” Mather Hill

Born on December 16, 1934, in San Francisco, California.

Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Leonora, with whom he shared many wonderful experiences due to his successful research and academic careers, and his daughter, Cindi.

He received his professional training (Optometry)...

Dev-An D L Howard

Dev-An D L Howard

Jun 18, 2023

Dev-an D L Howard, known to all as Dev-an, passed away peacefully from heart failure on June 18, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 31. Dev-an was born on September 1, 1991, in Saginaw, Michigan, to her loving mother Jannie Shaw.

Dev-an was a cherished member of her family. In addition to her...

Helen Louise Lott

Helen Louise Lott

Jun 18, 2023

Helen Louise Lott, 66, of Chillicothe, passed from this life at 8:05 p.m., Sunday, June 18th, 2023 at Westmoreland Place, after a two year battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on September 9th, 1956, in Chillicothe, to the late Lilly (Campbell) and Wilbert Smith. Her uncle, Arthur Campbell, played a key role in her life and she looked...

Bryan L. Corney

Bryan L. Corney

Jun 17, 2023

Bryan L. Corney, 67, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2023.

Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Henry Corney. Bryan is survived by his mother, Freda Corney, son Levi (Amanda) Corney, brother Michael (Connie) Corney, sister Libby Corney (Randy Fugate), grandchild Ashton Corney, niece Brenda Macalou (Mack), nephew Chad Corney,...

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