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.
Shona Jean Williams
Mar 30, 2023
Shona Jean Williams, 52, of Columbus, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 after courageously battling multiple health issues.
Shona was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 6, 1970 to Regina Feisley (nee McGarry). She gained her GED and eventually obtained a degree in Accounting. Raised in foster care, she found comfort, love...
Junior Russell Gillum
Mar 30, 2023
Junior Russell Gillum
Russ Gillum 80 years old. Born in Dobbins Kentucky Aug. 23 1942.
Married to Marla McFarland Gillum 47 years.
Employed Lucent Technologies 37 years. Dawes Auboretum 7 years. Coached boys basketball, baseball, and soccer.
Father of Matthew Gillum and Kelly Trein son in law Micheal Trein....
William H Croom
Mar 29, 2023
William Henry Croom, affectionately known as Bill, was born in Ridgely, Tennessee on April 10, 1949 to the union of Willie T. and Willie Bell Glenn Croom. He departed this life in Columbus, Ohio on March 29, 2023 at the age of 73.
William served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force and...
Thomas M Seifert
Mar 29, 2023
Thomas M. Seifert, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born June 27, 1957 in Lancaster to the late Thomas and Martha (Moore) Seifert. Tom was a jovial person who had a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda, and siblings Terri and...
Sue Ann Farley-Seymour
Mar 28, 2023
Sue Ann Farley-Seymour
Born October 24th, 1958 in Johnstown, Ohio.
Passed into Jesus’ loving arms March 28th, 2023 in Mansfield, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones.
She was survived by her Brother, Michael Farley, and two sisters Becky Farley/Redmond, and Lisa Farley/Marsell, also her Son, Michael David Deeter, and two daughters,...
Diane Michelle Hawthorne
Mar 28, 2023
Diane Browne Hawthorne age 52 went to be with her Lord on 3/28/2023, 9:00 pm at Mercy Health St Rita's Hospital, Lima, OH. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Diane was receiving treatments for Stage 4 brain, liver, and lung cancer for 7 months and recently caught pneumonia and an infection...
Avis Marie Crews
Mar 27, 2023
Avis Marie Crews
November 16, 1960 – March 27, 2023
Avis M. Crews entered this life November 16, 1960, to the parents of Roscoe J. and Frances I. Crews. Avis was born in Mansfield, Ohio and in 1975 moved to Columbus and called it home. She is a graduate...
Ashley Olivia Walker
Mar 25, 2023
Ashley Olivia Walker August 30, 1988 - March 25, 2023
Mother of five; Kevin Martin III, Miciah Walker, Iyana Walker, Aubrey Walker and Queen'Legacy Burger.
Survived by her mothers, Deborah Walker and Gail Heard Frazier, brothers, Jerry Howard and Michael Howard, sisters, LaTisha Heard, Brandy Renea, and Ebony Frazier.
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Dorothy Willeen Whisenant
Mar 23, 2023
Dorothy Willeen Whisenant, 89, peacefully fell asleep in death on March 23, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio after a valiant fight against the onset of congestive heart failure and kidney failure.
Dorothy (as most in Ohio knew her) or Willeen (as most in Texas/Arkansas knew her) was born in McCollough, Texas on November 4, 1933...
Alexander Bare
Mar 23, 2023
Alexander Bare, 29, of Newark, OH passed away March 24, 2023.
He was the son of Craig Bare of Columbus, OH and Johanna Janicki of Ormond Beach, FL.
Alex attended Watkins Memorial H.S. in Pataskala, OH. He was a very friendly and kind-hearted gentle giant. He enjoyed playing sports, drawing &...
Karen Louise Hinkle
Mar 22, 2023
Karen Louise Hinkle of Garrettsville, Ohio made her final transition on March 22, 2023. Karen was born December 16, 1941. In her young adult years she attended Kent State University and earned her Bachelors degree in teaching english and teaching special need students. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) from Hiram College....
Joseph John Scaffidi
Mar 19, 2023
Joseph Scaffidi Jr., 73, of Marengo, Ohio, passed on March 19, 2023. Joseph was born on October 03, 1949, in Bellaire Ohio to the late Joe and Annette Scaffidi.
Joe worked at Columbus Distributing for over 30 years as Vice President of operations. He had a love for poker and had over 4 billion chips...
Zachary Tyler Robinson
Mar 19, 2023
Zachary Tyler Robinson was born a Buckeye just 31 short years ago and in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 19, surrounded by his mother and father, he went out just as he came in: how he wanted.
Zac’s brain betrayed him nine years ago at age 22 while he was attending the Ohio State University...
Christina Bucher
Mar 17, 2023
Christina Bucher, 70, of Wapakoneta, Ohio peacefully went to heaven on March 17th 2023. She was born in Rushsylvania, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Everett and Chrystal (Spencer) Neeley. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lynn Bucher; Sister, Geneva Mae Opperman; Brother, Wilbur Dean Neeley and Larry Ray Neeley; Sister-in-Law, Betty Neeley and...
Frank Fredrick Sanders Jr
Mar 16, 2023
Frank Fredrick Sanders Jr. gained his wings on March 16, 2023, after a long battle recovering from two brain surgeries since October. Despite his fight to come home, he sadly passed away from Covid just a few days before he was able to do so.
Frank was born on November 5, 1955 in St. Louis,...
Steven Ralph Keller
Mar 14, 2023
Steven Ralph Keller
1953 - 2023
Steven Ralph Keller, late of Jackson Ohio, passed away on March 14, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was battling a fungal infection in his lungs.
Steven was a hardworking individual who enjoyed helping his friends and family. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed...
Ross W Clark
Mar 12, 2023
Ross W. Clark, 81, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away quietly at home, surrounded by his family, on March 12, 2023.
Ross was born in Rexburg, Idaho on June 10, 1941 to Rulon J. Clark and Helen Welker Clark. Ross was elder brother to five siblings: Janice Bingham, Rex W. Clark, Marlene Rogers, Kevin W. Clark, and Kyle...
Robert L Murphy
Mar 12, 2023
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away”. – Revelation 21:4
Robert Lamont Murphy, age 53 passed away on March 12, 2023. Robert was born on November 30,...
Dorothy A Laferty
Mar 8, 2023
Dottie A. Laferty (Dorothy) 91 of Delaware, OH, beloved wife of 72 years of Bascom Laferty, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Floyd County, Kentucky on April 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Maude E. Kabal and William H. Lambert, Sr.
Dottie...
Sherry Lee Rachelle Root
Mar 8, 2023
Sherry Lee Rachelle Root 60, of Lancaster OH, gained her wings on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.
Sherry was born on July 19th, 1962 in Athens OH. The daughter of of the late David Rodgers and Jonda Lindsey.
Sherry was also preceded in death by her younger brother, David Rodgers II.
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