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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.
Norma Jean Darby
Jun 15, 2023
Norma Jean Darby, age 84, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 15th, 2023, in Coshocton with her family by her side. Norma was born on November 26, 1938 in Caldwell , Ohio to the late Frank and Margaret Almack. In Norma's careers she worked as a seamstress. She loved walking, shopping and gardening. She enjoyed watching wrestling and...
Ken
Jun 15, 2023
Kenneth Paul Kelley, known to friends and family as Ken, has done the unthinkable – he's managed to make even his obituary funny. Born on April 5, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, Ken had a good run before he passed away on June 15, 2023, in the very same city. As Ellen DeGeneres once said, "Life is short. If you...
Shane Loy Easkel Bryant
Jun 12, 2023
Shane Loy Easkel Bryant, 47, of Vinton, Ohio, beloved Partner, Father, Son and Brother passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2023. He was born to Loy & Terri Bryant in Kettering, Ohio on August 11, 1975.
Shane was preceded in death by his father, Loy Bryant Jr., grandparents, Loy Sr. & Charlotte Bryant, grandparents, George...
Thomas E. Fox
Jun 12, 2023
Thomas E. Fox, 77, of Huron, OH passed away on Monday, 12 June 2023.
He was born in Rockbridge County, VA on 20 May 1946 to the late Marvin and Louise Fox. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in 1964. Tom retired from Flowers Baking Company with 30+ years of service. He enjoyed playing...
Albert Thomas Sutphin
Jun 11, 2023
Albert Thomas "Duke" Sutphin, 62, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1961 to the late Ella F. Sutphin in Bridgeton, New Jersey. His children will deeply miss him, the loving father of Albert T. Sutphin Jr., Franklin R. Sutphin, Jacob (Savanna) M. Sutphin, Chloe V. Sutphin, and Jennifer (Alma) M....
Gary John Galbreath
Jun 11, 2023
Gary John Galbreath, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on February 29, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio. Gary lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family.
Gary attended Eastmoor High School. He had...
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...
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