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.
Barbara Parker
Jun 30, 2022
Barbara Parker gained her angel wings on 06/30/22 at Marietta Memorial following a breif illness. Barbara was 72 years old. Barbara's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint She left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that She...
Forrest L. Lawson
Jun 30, 2022
Forrest Lee Lawson, of Frazeysburg, OH was called home on June 30, 2022. He was born on March 4, 1994 in Joplin, MO to Kristy Hamblin and Claude Lawson. Forrest was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sulivan Pierce; great-grandparents, Robert (Jewel) McFadyen, and Walton (Edna) Price; and his uncle's, Micheal Lawson and Casey Osborne. Survived by his mother,...
James "Star" Martin
Jun 29, 2022
James Olan ”Star” Martin, 74, of Kenton, OH, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was born February 18, 1948, in Mt. Sterling, KY and was the son of the late Olan Martin and Wanda Faye Graham. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Freeda D. Martin. Star was an extremely talented artist. Anyone that ever met...
Jacqueline S. Finney
Jun 27, 2022
Jacqueline Sue Finney was born on April 29, 1951 in Winfield, Kansas. She passed away on June 27, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio; with her husband of 22 years Gary Finney by her side. Jacqueline worked at Anchor Hocking for 20 years before retiring in 2016. She loved gardening and would spend hours in her garden....
Carol Lee Bewley
Jun 27, 2022
Carol Lee Bewley, 80, of Barnesville, Ohio was reunited with her late husband of 52 years, Charles Gordon Bewley on June 27, 2022 after losing her battle with cancer in Columbus, Ohio. Carol was born March 12, 1942 to Floyd Willis and Freda (Anderson) Willis, and is preceded in death by her brother, Norman Willis. She is survived by...
Eddie
Jun 26, 2022
Frederick Edwin "Eddie" Thomas, Cheshire, OH, passed away June 26, 2022. He was born in Gallipolis, OH on August 23, 1943 and was the son of the late Marion and Eleanor Thomas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margie Schoonover. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 58...
Marcella Ann Matlack
Jun 26, 2022
Marcella Ann Matlack, 89, of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022 at the Kobacker House. She was born on September 06, 1932 to Ray and Esther Reeley. She is survived by her sons Kyle and Kevin; as well as many other family members and friends.
Red Hunley
Jun 24, 2022
Jennings Niles (“Red”) Hunley died peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022, at age 91. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia, and is survived by his children, Jay (Denise), Cheryl (Ronald) Bauchmoyer, Scott (Sara), and James (Ingrid Emch); his grandchildren, Shawn, Jaime (Carlo) Spedale, Christopher Bauchmoyer, Grace, Nicholas, Ian, Erin, Kiersten, Chuck, Amber, and...
Mitchell B. Wafer Jr.
Jun 20, 2022
On December 27, 1947 Mitchell B. Wafer Jr. was born in Dayton, Ohio and was the first of two children to SGT. Mitchell B. Wafer Sr. and Laura Green Wafer. As a child Mitchell traveled the world with his parents and younger brother, living in Germany, Italy, and Spain. Mitchell briefly attended college and in 1966 he enlisted into...
Donald Gregory King
Jun 19, 2022
Donald Gregory King, 61, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully after a short illness on June 19, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Greg was born March 18, 1961, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Donald Jr. and Nicole (Biegocka) King. Surviving are the children he loved, Alyssa (Austin) Rapp, of Portland, Oregon, and Phillip King, of Kingston; parents, Don and Nicole King, Mohawk, New...
Charles R Ledbetter
Jun 19, 2022
Charles R Ledbetter, 71, from Gahanna, OH went to be with Lord on June 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Charles and Kathy Ledbetter. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas December 10, 1950. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Kenneth Wayne Ledbetter & James Dean Ledbetter. He served in the...
Luis Antonio Natal Jr
Jun 18, 2022
Luis Antonio Natal Jr was born in Trenton, New Jersey and resided in Columbus, Ohio. Luis suddenly passed away on June 18, 2022 of sudden death and is yet to be determined. Luis A. Natal Jr was the son of Daisy Rivera and Luis A. Natal Sr. He also preceded in death by his mother Daisy Rivera. Luis has...
Katherine Marie Dunn
Jun 17, 2022
Katherine Marie Dunn, 58, of Hilliard, OH passed away on June 17, 2022. She was born March 03, 1964 in Dayton, OH and was the daughter of the late David Rix and Judith Rix. She is free and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son Christopher Daniels (Trish), her daughter Melissa Garrison (Shane), her brother Jim...
Donald D. Crago
Jun 16, 2022
Donald David Crago, age 46, of Vienna, WV passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The son of Donald & Sharon (Fallon) Crago, he was born on November 21, 1975 in Lancaster, OH. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. To send a message of sympathy to the family, or to sign Donald's online guestbook, please visit: www.LeafCremationOhio.com
Aldo
Jun 16, 2022
November 25, 1932 - June 16, 2022 Gesualdo (Aldo) Carmelo Mirazita went to heaven on June 16th 2022. He passed away peacefully at home, in Canton, Ohio. He was 89 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of the late Francesco Mirazita and Catherine Russo Mirazita. He was also preceded in death by...
Jessie Mae Milligan
Jun 14, 2022
Jessie Mae Milligan, 68, of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1953 to Evert and Elizabeth Kinney. She is survived by her sister Lisa Lonsway; as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.
Rose Ann Brownell
Jun 13, 2022
Rose Ann Fisher Brownell was born in Huntington, WV on 9/8/38 and lived there until she graduated from Marshall University in 1960 with a BA in Education. She taught or was the librarian in several Ohio, New York and Wisconsin high schools, receiving a MS in Library Science from Toledo University in 1969. She was a tax agent for...
Gerri
Jun 13, 2022
Gerri S. Hoelscher, of Whitehall, OH passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side on June 13, 2022. In the care of Fairhope Hospice at The Pickering House in Lancaster, OH after a brave and courage battle with cancer. She was born October 21, 1947 in Hyden, KY the daughter of the late Shelby Caldwell and Polly Jane...
James W. Kelly Jr.
Jun 12, 2022
James "Rooster" W. Kelly Jr., age 88, of Williamsport, OH went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2022 from an extended illness. He was at home surrounded by family. James was the eldest son of James Kelly Sr. and Laura Kelly, he was born on August 8, 1933 in Hillsboro, OH. When James was a year...
Martha Ruth Calhoun
Jun 11, 2022
Martha Ruth Calhoun, 95, of Dublin, Ohio passed away on June 11th, 2022. She was born on October 8th, 1926 in Mason, West Virginia and was the daughter of Grace Hess and Bradford Hudson. She was survived by her children Judy, John (Beth) and Alice, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...