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.
Frederick Lawrence Difrancisco
Jul 23, 2022
Frederick Lawrence Difrancisco was born on February 5, 1967. Frederick made his final transition on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton. Frederick was a kind, loving, humorous man. He lived each day like it was his last, finding new adventures to share with people close to him. Spreading kindness and educating the young people in his...
Marla Jayne Ross
Jul 21, 2022
Marla Jayne Ross, 60, of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away on Thursday July 21, 2022 at Mount Carmel East. She was born on January 27, 1962 to William and Barbara Dingess. She is survived by her daughter Natasha Ross, as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.
Thomas E. Parker
Jul 20, 2022
Thomas “Tom” E. Parker Tom was born July 19, 1965 in Naples, FL to the late Eugene Parker and Patricia Ann (Mears) Parker. Tom was a man of few words and he never met a stranger. He was very hard working and would push himself about and beyond. Tom loved his family and adored his wife and step children....
Julie A. Hood
Jul 19, 2022
Julie Ann Hood, age 45, of Whitehall, OH, Sunrise August 19, 1976 and Sunset July 19, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Laura Hood and Jerry (Mary) Hood; brother, Tim (Tiffany) Hood; niece, Kristi Hood; nephew, Ryan (Abby) Hood; great nieces, Vanessa and Sophie; as well as numerous cousins. A celebration of life will be held at a...
James R. Addington
Jul 19, 2022
James “Jim” Richard Addington, age 70, made his way home on July 19, 2022 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. James was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 19, 1952. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anna “Ann” Addington of Nelsonville, Ohio; a son, Robert “Wells” Addington (Megan Bowden) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; daughter, Lauren...
Donald M. Kellett
Jul 19, 2022
Donald M. Kellett, age 87, of Newark, OH went to be with our Lord on July 19, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1935, in Blacklick, OH, now New Albany, OH, and was the son of John Robert Kellett, and Alma Lavada Franklin Kellett, now deceased. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Louise; grandaughter, Cheyenne...
Victoria Rhea Kise
Jul 18, 2022
Victoria Rhea Kise, 35, of Columbus, OH passed away at her home on Monday July 18, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1986 to Daniel Kise and Valencia Hathcock. She is survived by her partner Nick Reed, her grandmother Barbra Hathcock, and many other family members and friends.
Mary W. Sanders
Jul 18, 2022
Mary Wims Sanders, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Dublin, Ohio, at the age of 92. Mary was born on April 1st, 1930, in Franklin, Kentucky and grew up in Orlinda, TN. She spent most of her life in Atlanta, GA. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Wims and Winnie Davis...
Chester Green
Jul 17, 2022
Chester Lee Green, 60, of Heath, OH passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1961 to Cecil and Shirley Green. He is survived by his brother Kenneth (Nicole) Green; as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.
Jerry Leon Masiongale
Jul 13, 2022
Jerry Leon Masiongale, 67, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away at his home on July 13th 2022. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Jessie and Louise Masiongale He is preceeded in death by his parents Jessie and Louise Masiongale, sister Debbie, and sister in law Linda. He was a member of Medway Baptist Church. He worked...
Tina R. Crosswhite
Jul 10, 2022
Tina R. Crosswhite, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio went to Heaven on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born on May 18, 1964 in Washington Court House, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette Crosswhite. Tina was preceded in death by her sisters, Robbin Crosswhite and Jeanette Traynor; grandparents, Herbert and Paulie Crosswhite and Marion...
Marjory Anne Ward
Jul 9, 2022
Marjory Ward, 77, passed away July 9, 2022 at home in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her “Favorite Dog”, husband David Ward; mother, Lucille Mossburg; and Seven siblings. She is survived by her “Bird”, Children, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She finally made it to her “Happy Place” with our father. “Our...
Chad Edward Clements
Jul 9, 2022
Chad Edward Clements, 50, of Kingston passed away on July 9, 2022. He was born July 12, 1971 to William and Edith Clements. He was preceded in death by his father, William, brother, David Clements and brother-in-law Butch Smith. Chad is survived by his mother Edith Clements, son, Daniel Jackson, daughter, Tara Fisher and his grandchildren, Gemini and Orion...
Daniel Dean Achor
Jul 9, 2022
Daniel Dean Achor, age 78, died unexpectedly of Cancer on July 9, 2022 in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. Daniel is survived by his wife, Sandra Achor (Houston), his children, in order of age: Dana Huff (Achor) of Piqua, Ohio; Antoinette (Betty) Heuer (Achor), of Las Vegas, Nevada; Daniel R. Achor of West Mansfield,...
Patricia A. Hairston
Jul 7, 2022
Patricia Ann Hairston, 72, of Columbus, Ohio went to heaven on July 7th, 2022 and was the daughter of Mildred Hairston and Kenneth Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harrison T. Burroughs; and sister, Gloria J. Hairston. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and she will be greatly missed. She is survived...
William Oster Friend
Jul 5, 2022
William Oster Friend of Delaware, Ohio passed away on July 5, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late William John Friend and Stella Corrine (Oster) Friend. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen (Beach) Friend, and three children Kristen Lee Skeens (David), William John Friend...
Kimberly D. Simpkins
Jul 5, 2022
Kimberly Dawn Simpkins, 55, of Mason, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Kimberly was the youngest daughter of Lee Roy Simpkins Sr. and Beulah (Mickie) Rose. She was a 1984 graduate of Wahama High School. Kimberly had in recent years allowed the Lord back into her heart and her...
Bobby
Jul 3, 2022
Robert (Bobby) Franklin Likens, age 57, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Warren Likens and Patricia Mae Likens. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 years, Patty; children Joshua Likens and Andrew Boham, step-children Jennifer Holt and Matthew (Stephanie)...
Robert Chauying Liao
Jul 3, 2022
Robert Chauying Liao, 75, of Columbus, OH passed away at his home on Sunday July 03, 2022. He was born in Taiwan on August 19, 1946 to Dr. Ying lung Liao and Sui Chu Lee. He immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and became a citizen in the 1990s. He is survived by his daughter Aquila Pound-Liao,...
Seth A. Young
Jul 1, 2022
Seth Allen Young died at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus, under the care of Bella Care Hospice, on July 1, 2022, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Lois Rosow; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel Dorrian, Patrick Dorrian, Deborah Young, and Jay Morgan; granddaughters, Cadence Dorrian and Naia Morgan; and extended family. In addition to...