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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.

Don

Don

Mar 7, 2023

DONALD "DON" G. VALENTINE, JR., 63 of Newark, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his wife and children. He was a 1977 graduate of Wintersville High School. He was born September 10, 1959, in East Liverpool to the late Donald G. Valentine, Sr. and Patricia A. Church Valentine Wilson. Don spent 40...

Mark E Hackley

Mark E Hackley

Mar 5, 2023

Mark E. Hackley, of Cambridge, passed away on March 5, 2023 after a short fight with liver disease at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH surrounded by family.

Mark was born on May 6, 1975 in Canton, OH and quickly found his passion in skateboarding. He spent much of his free time perfecting his skills and...

Ollie Revercomb

Ollie Revercomb

Mar 5, 2023

Richard Allen "Ollie, Dick, Big O" Revercomb, has gone home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2023.

Ollie was preceded in death by his parents Carl & Nettie Revercomb, his brother and sister in law Roger & Cheryl Revercomb.

He is survived by his son and best friend Tony (Robin) Revercomb;...

William Paul Neff

William Paul Neff

Mar 4, 2023

William Paul neff, 76, of Lynchburg, ohio passed away Early morning Saturday March 4th 2023.

He was born September 26, 1946 In Columbus, a son of the late William and Elsie Neff.

William was preceded in death by his Wife Betty Neff, Children: David, Jon Mark, Christiana, Amanda & Gabriella Neff. Siblings: Marylee(Neff)DeAngelo, John Neff,...

Eunice Lee Hofmann

Eunice Lee Hofmann

Mar 4, 2023

Eunice L. (Hughes) Hofmann, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 after a brief illness. Eunice was born September 16, 1964 to the late Clifton Hughes and Helen Kent.

Eunice graduated from Wynford High School. She lived most of her life in the Crawford County area with some time spent in Texas...

Cathie

Cathie

Feb 27, 2023

Chris/Cathie Senter was taken from us on February 27, 2023 at 4:18pm, at the young age of 56.

The impact sent waves of sadness through the hearts of anyone’s who has ever crossed this beautiful, precious souls path. Humans come in many forms, but this human was marvelous and extraordinary, who left a...

Kimberly Kay Castro

Kimberly Kay Castro

Feb 27, 2023

Kimberly Kay Castro, 51, Columbus Ohio, went to heaven on 2/27/23.

She was born 12/15/1971 in Glendale, Oregon and was the daughter of the Freddy Leon Wildman and Lola Kay Spangler.

She was also preceded in death by Freddy Leon Wildman and Lola Kay Spangler.

Kimberly spent...

Rose Marie Maynard

Rose Marie Maynard

Feb 26, 2023

Rose Maynard, 73 years old, Thornville, Ohio, passed away 2/26/2023. Rose was born in San Francisco, CA and is preceeded in death by her mother, step-father and two brothers.

Rose retired from DCSC as a contract specialist working to secure parts for a variety of Department of Defense vehicles. Rose leaves behind a daughter Grace...

Betsy Edmonds Forrer

Betsy Edmonds Forrer

Feb 26, 2023

Betsy Edmonds Forrer, age 73, from Newark, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Her husband, children and friends were at her bedside surrounding her with love.

Survivors include her loving, devoted husband of 35 years, Greg Scot Forrer. Suvivors also include...

William Brian Campbell

William Brian Campbell

Feb 24, 2023

William Brian Campbell was born on March 6th 1953 in Columbus Ohio.

He passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on February 24th 2023 due to complications from cancer. William was married to Ila Joanne Wood for 35 years and together had 5 children. Jaime (Gregory) Gorsuch, Joel (Katie) Campbell, Julia Campbell, Justin...

Shelley Coppins

Shelley Coppins

Feb 23, 2023

Shelley Coppins (Stewart), 51 of Fairborn Ohio passed on Feb 23, 2023.

She was born in Kettering Ohio to Nancy Farrier (Stewart) November 9 1971.

She was preceeded in death by her mother Nancy Farrier, her adoring grandparents Fredrick and Phyllis Stewart, and her fur babies Muff and Murph.

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Carolyn Kay Michael

Carolyn Kay Michael

Feb 20, 2023

Carolyn Kay Geiger age 59, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her children, family, and loved ones.

Kay was born on July 8th, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio to Harry Kenneth Geiger and Iona Genevieve Geiger. Kay graduated from Westerville South High School, class of 1982. Following...

Ron

Ron

Feb 20, 2023

Ronald Lee "Ron" Vopicka, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on February 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and two dogs, Teddy and Tiny.

Ronald was born on September 30, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Dillionvale High School, where he played the saxophone in the jazz band. After his retirement from the railroad, he spent more...

Terry Robert Henderson

Terry Robert Henderson

Feb 19, 2023

Terry Robert Henderson, age 78, of Edison, Ohio, passed away on February 19, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, Ohio, due to an accident on January 29, 2023.

Terry was born November 6, 1944 in Lebanon, Ohio and was a resident in his hometown until moving to Morrow County in 1994. He is survived by...

Benjamin  James Prawdzik

Benjamin James Prawdzik

Feb 18, 2023

Benjamin James Prawdzik unexpectedly passed away on February 18, 2023 at the age of 36 years old. Born on May 21, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio. Ben is survived by his father (Tim Prawdzik), Step Mother (Chelsea), and mother (Sandy). He is also survived by 3 siblings, a brother (Tim, Jr. “Joe”), and 2 sisters (Shannon) and (Wendy) along with...

Butch

Butch

Feb 17, 2023

Frank (Butch) Hoffer, 55, of Woodstock, Ohio passed away on February 17th, 2023.

He was born December 26th, 1967 in Urbana, Ohio, and was the son of the late Robert (Bob) Hoffer Sr. (Annette)and late Patsy Brugh.

Butch is survived by his daughter Samantha (Sami) Blosser; his sons Cody Hoffer and...

Michael Ore Emerick

Michael Ore Emerick

Feb 17, 2023

Michael Ore Emerick, 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away of February 17, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Zeke and Elva Emerick. Mike was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother Larry Emerick and sister-in-law Bobbie Emerick of Wisconsin.

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Jimmy Dean Angel

Jimmy Dean Angel

Feb 17, 2023

On the morning of February 17, 2023

Jimmy Dean Angel of Manchester, Ohio passed away at the age of 55.

Jimmy was born to Jimmy and Francis Angel in Cleveland Ohio, April 1967.

Jimmy found the love of his life and long term partner Michelle, February 14, 1993.

In...

Ruthie

Ruthie

Feb 16, 2023

Ruth Miriam "Ruthie" Heminger (née Carmer) of Belle Center passed away peacefully in her home on February 16, 2023.

Ruthie was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on June 17, 1943. She and her family moved to Belle Center where she attended high school, and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ruthie was...

Shirley Darlene King

Shirley Darlene King

Feb 15, 2023

Shirley Darlene King (née Clark) 
of Grove City passed away on February 15, 2023 at Doctors West Hospital.

Shirley was born on December 9, 1950 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1960, and graduated from West High School in 1968. After many years of hard work, she achieved her goal of obtaining her LPN license...

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