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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.

Joseph Edwards Iv

Joseph Edwards Iv

Jan 5, 2023

Joseph Edwards IV, 75, of Columbus Ohio passed away on January 5, 2023.

He was born on April 22, 1947 in Franklin Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Elverine Edwards.

Joseph (Joe, Jody) was beloved by family and friends, and adored by his cats over his lifetime. He is survived by...

Mary  Kathleen Fidler

Mary Kathleen Fidler

Jan 2, 2023

Mary Kathleen Cronin Fidler, age 73, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on JANUARY 2nd, 2023 in Lancaster, Ohio having succumb to Sepis, a complication resulting from the treatment of Uterine and Cervical Cancer.

Mary was born January 28, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, the Daughter of Thomas Joseph Cronin and Freda Louise Hayslip. She is survived...

Clyde Leroy Bennett Jr.

Clyde Leroy Bennett Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

Clyde Leroy Bennett Jr., 87, of Athens, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio and was the son of the late Clyde and Adrienne Bennett. He was preceded in death by his stepbrother John William Guy, stepsister Barbara Maurer, grandson Kyle Morgan,...

Wilbur E Hupp

Wilbur E Hupp

Jan 1, 2023

Wilbur E Hupp, age 71 of Newark OH went to Heaven on 1/1/23.

He was a proud member of the US ARMY and volunteer to go fight in Vietnam, Wilbur was a decorated soldier earning the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze Service Stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal....

Bonnie Jo Young

Bonnie Jo Young

Jan 1, 2023

Bonnie Jo Young, affectionately known as Nana , went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023. She was born October 7, 1953 to Everett and Lucy Mayes in Springfield, Ohio. She graduated from Shawnee High School. Bonnie retired from Champaign County Educational Service Center.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years,...

Valerie Lynn Clemons

Valerie Lynn Clemons

Dec 29, 2022

Valerie Lynn Clemons, Obetz, OH, went to be with the Lord on 12/29/2022 after a short battle with cancer.

Valerie was preceded in death by her father, William Nelson Clemons and grandparents – Neal and Marie Jacobs and Prentis and Christine Jones.

Valerie is survived by her...

James Michael Buckley

James Michael Buckley

Dec 28, 2022

James Michael Buckley, 69, of Grove City Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

He was born August 26, 1953, in Wilmington Ohio. He was the son of James Joyce Buckley and Nancy Jane Buckley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Nancy, his sister Christine (Buckley)...

Doris Elizabeth Davis

Doris Elizabeth Davis

Dec 28, 2022

Doris Elizabeth Davis, 78, of Athens, Ohio passed away on December 28th, 2022.

She was born January 11th, 1944, in Ohio, and was the daughter of the late George and Elsie McFarland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wayne Davis.

She was a beautiful soul who lived...

Amanda Marie Sari

Amanda Marie Sari

Dec 28, 2022

Amanda Marie Sari, age 31 of Columbus, OH passed away unexpectedly 12/28/22. She was born March 18th 1991 in Euclid, OH daughter of Kathleen M. Sari and stepdaughter of George M. Sari. Daughter of the late Gregory Veri. She graduated from Euclid High School in 2009.

Survivors include her siblings Alex Sari and Brandi (Ian)...

Sean Jafarzadeh

Sean Jafarzadeh

Dec 27, 2022

Sean Jafarzadeh passed away peacefully Dec 27 2022

Sean was born in Pensacola FL on Dec 27 1979 to Marylin Jo White and Sam Jafarzadeh

Sean was married to Tasha Kay (Norwood) Jafarzadeh for 20yrs. They were high school sweet hearts. They have 2 son's Damien (Carter) Jafarzadeh and Elijah (Landon)...

Nellie Luthera  (Mccrindle) Robbins

Nellie Luthera (Mccrindle) Robbins

Dec 27, 2022

Nellie Luthera (McCrindle) Robbins, lately of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away peacefully, with Family

members at her side, on December 27, 2022. Nellie was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 24, 1923 to

Robert and Edna (Cline) McCrindle, the third of five children: Delores, Rosemary, Nellie, William and

Robert. Each of Nellie's siblings, and...

Roy Stewart Boyd

Roy Stewart Boyd

Dec 24, 2022

Roy Stewart Boyd died Dec 24th after a fierce battle with colon Cancer.

Roy was born in Lakeland, FL on January 16,1973 to Karen Boyd. He was Raised by his parents Jeff and Karen Boyd and had two siblings Roxanne Walsh and Brad Boyd.

Roy spent most of life in Lakeland....

Kristopher R Burdette

Kristopher R Burdette

Dec 24, 2022

Kristopher R. Burdette was born on November 19,1986 in Canton, Ohio. He passed away on December 24, 2022.

Proceeding in his death is Mother, Mary Reed, and His Father, John Burdette, plus his brother, Kenneth Smitley Jr.

He is survived by two living son’s, Riley Burdette and Jayden Burdette; Sister Kimberly...

Rodney Kenneth Thompson

Rodney Kenneth Thompson

Dec 23, 2022

Rodney K. Thompson passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Friday, December 23 at the age of 64. Known by friends as “Hot Rod” he always had a joke, and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by his father Joe. He is survived by his mother Nancy Thompson, fiancé Sarah Savoy, brother Larry (Sharon) Thompson, sister Susie (Chad)...

Albert W. Starner Jr.

Albert W. Starner Jr.

Dec 23, 2022

Albert W. Starner, Jr. (86) passed away quietly on December 22, 2022. Born January 7, 1936 to Albert W. and Gladys (Blagg) Starner. Preceded in death by sister Joann, Shirley (Robert) Swartzlander, brothers Thomas (Theresa) and Robert L. (Gracie) Starner. Survived by brothers Ronald (Sharon), Donald (Denise), and Larry (Sue) Starner and sister Norma Morrow.

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Walter Chet Howard

Walter Chet Howard

Dec 23, 2022

Walter “Chet” Howard, 81, born in Saylersville, Kentucky in 1941 to Lottie Gamble and Young Howard, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022.

Walter met Wanda in 1959. They married and had four children: Glen, Cheryl, Sheila (Dee), and Jody. Walter had his own contracting business in Marion for 40 years. He...

Michelle Lynn Keplar

Michelle Lynn Keplar

Dec 21, 2022

Michelle Lynn Keplar, 54, of Columbus,Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Deborah Brown and Richard Cooperider. She was a graduate of Olentangy High School.

She is survived by her Mother, Deborah Brown, Sister, Kim Cooperider, Husband, Matt Keplar, Children, Megan, Steven, and Kyle. Several Aunts,...

Douglas Andrew Fogle

Douglas Andrew Fogle

Dec 20, 2022

Douglas Andrew Fogle Born June 1st 1972 Passed on December 20,2022

The son of David Fogle and Maye Bell. Douglas is survived by his two children Maranda and Andrew Fogle.

Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams

Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams

Dec 15, 2022

Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams of Dublin, Ohio went home to Heaven on December 15, 2022. She was born August 1, 1937 to Rose Elizabeth (Janeshek) Renforth in Mansfield, OH.

She was preceded in death by her dear mother, her beloved husband, Robert "Whip" Williams, her sister Marianne, brothers Samuel, Howard, Frank and William; her daughter and...

Joanie Cathleen Haskell

Joanie Cathleen Haskell

Dec 14, 2022

Joanie Cathleen Haskell, 49, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed from our world unexpectedly, December 14 at her home. Joanie was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Beech Grove Indiana. She was a proud graduate of Greenwood Community High School and Ball State University.

Joanie was born to Anna (Friedman) and James Haskell Sr. on...

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