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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.

Alan

Alan

Dec 13, 2022

David A. Scott (a.k.a Alan), 71, of Medina, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 16, 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was unselfishly raised by his mother, Eleanor (Scott) Holder. Alan opted not to graduate high school and instead opted to work to assist his mother...

Sharon  Kay Hicks

Sharon Kay Hicks

Dec 11, 2022

Sharon Kay Hicks, born December 30, 1949, of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She wholeheartedly loved her family. She enjoyed sewing, bird watching, camping, auctions, meeting with her Red Hat group, and spending time with her family and friends. Sharon collected tea cups and Hull pottery....

Pamela Sue Young

Pamela Sue Young

Dec 8, 2022

Pamela Sue Young, 65, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away December 8, 2022. She was born September 7, 1957, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of William and Anne Marie Parsley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Parsley. Pamela leaves behind her loving husband, Charles Young; her daughters, Tia (Reda) Doss and Monica Young; Five...

Carrie B. Adams

Carrie B. Adams

Dec 8, 2022

Carrie B. Adams born June 16 ,1970 pass away at grant  hospital December 8,2022.Proceeded in death by her grandparents Raymond and Freda Clark, Rachal Fultz, Christopher Raines.

She survived by  her mother Linda Smith , Husband Bill Longo, Daughter Mischa ( Cory Pearson), Sister Debbie Hall , Freda ( Michael Raines), Ray (Keith Bailous) ,...

Bruce Myers

Bruce Myers

Dec 8, 2022

Bruce Myers, 68 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022.

He is preceded in death by brother Gary, sister Mimi, father Jim, and the love of his life Alice Casey. He is survived by his loving mother Hazel, sister Amy, and nieces & nephew Grace (Chris), Emily, Shayna, James, aunt and cousins....

Jessica Young

Jessica Young

Dec 7, 2022

Jessica Young, 35, of Delaware, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 7th 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Jess was born September 29th, 1987, in Marion, Ohio. She was a life long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was the daughter of Susan McEldowney and...

Rebecca Jean Zornes

Rebecca Jean Zornes

Dec 7, 2022

Rebecca Jean Zornes was born August 16, 1976 and passed away December 7, 2022.

Rebecca is proceeded in death by her Brother-In-Law, Christopher Michael Robinson; her Niece, Jayden Zornes; Grandpa, Kenneth Zornes Sr.; Grandma, Delores Manning; a couple uncles and aunts. Rebecca is also survived by her three children Zachary Wells, Joshua Zornes, And Skyler Zornes. She...

Charles James Rotkis

Charles James Rotkis

Dec 7, 2022

Charles James Rotkis died on December 7, 2022, at his home in Lancaster, Ohio. He was 83 years old. Born on May 18, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Charles and Susan Rotkis. He spent his summers as a child in East Tennessee. He attended St George Catholic School and De La Salle Catholic High School. He...

Kathleen Emler

Kathleen Emler

Dec 6, 2022

Kathleen Emler, 65, of Mount Vernon, Ohio died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by family who loved her dearly.

Kathy was born May 8, 1957, the daughter of Richard and Reva Armbruster. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972. She enjoyed teaching others about the Bible and sharing her...

Billy Jack Shears

Billy Jack Shears

Dec 6, 2022

Billy Jack Shears age 45, of Kenton Ohio, Passed away on Dec. 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Henry Shears and Ardella Faye Shears also brother Frankie Lee Shears. Survived by his brother James Eugene Shears (Jackie) Niece Tiffany and Gabrielle, Nephew James, great niece and nephews.

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Lisa Anne Markley

Lisa Anne Markley

Dec 5, 2022

Lisa Anne Markley, 52, passed away on Monday December 05, 2022.

She was born March 11, 1970 in Bucyrus, OH to mother Rosalie Fay Pifer (Will Pifer) and father Raymond Lee Boutwell.

She is survived by Veronica Markley daughter, Jacob Markley son, Lydia Mcdonald, grand daughter. Lorri (Roger) Lowdermilk sister, Ken...

Dawna Herb

Dawna Herb

Dec 5, 2022

Dawna Herb (Will) of Sugar Grove passed away surrounded by her family on Monday December 5th, 2022. Born to Dawna Will (Robey) and Gary Will on January 21st, 1966.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother Gary Will along with many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her siblings Aaron...

Kenneth Robert Allen

Kenneth Robert Allen

Dec 3, 2022

Kenneth (Ken) Allen 80, of Mansfield Ohio passed away on December 3, 2022 after a long fight with AML.

Ken served in the US Airforce for six years as an airplane mechanic. He retired from Design Metal Products Mansfield Ohio, as an Industrial Maintenance man. He loved fishing, boating, camping and spent his free time...

Kenneth Sims

Kenneth Sims

Dec 2, 2022

Kenneth (Kenny) Sims, 57, of Glenford, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 12:45 AM in his home.

He was born April 9, 1965 in Zanesville to Billy Ray Sims and OnaBelle Sims (Maze).

He remarried the love of his life Jill on November...

Sharon Marie Hillyer

Sharon Marie Hillyer

Dec 2, 2022

Sharon Marie Hillyer, 81 of Logan, passed away December 2, 2022 at The Embassy of Logan.

Born March 14, 1941 in Hocking county, New Straistville, she was the daughter of Cecil Thomas Chaffin and Florence Pearlene Hull.

Sharon retired from TI Automotive in 2003.

Sharon loved to...

Linda A. Pfeifer

Linda A. Pfeifer

Dec 1, 2022

Linda A Pfeifer, 75 of Thornville Ohio passed away on December 1, 2022 she was born in Columbus Ohio April 25, 1947 to the late Lawrence F Pfeifer and Kathleen (Carroll) Pfeifer she was also preceded in death by her brother Lawrence M Pfeifer she is survived by three brothers, Steven Pfeifer of Augusta Georgia, Dana Pfeifer of

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Michael "Farmer" Thompson

Michael "Farmer" Thompson

Nov 30, 2022

Michael “Farmer” Thompson of Logan, Ohio passed away after an extended battle with diabetes complications on November 30, 2022 at the age of 57.

Born July 9, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Michael was quickly given the nickname “Farmer” by his mother, Bonnie Johnston, due to his rather large newborn size. Rarely called Michael thereafter, Farmer...

Donna M. Stevens

Donna M. Stevens

Nov 30, 2022

Donna M Stevens, at the age of 72, passed away on November 30th, 2022.

She was born in July of 1950 in Columbus, Ohio and was daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Sockwell.

Donna did not consider being deaf a handicap. She detested the term, “Deaf & Dumb,” and proved...

Lynn T. Malkus

Lynn T. Malkus

Nov 30, 2022

Lynn T. Malkus, 81, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on November 30th, 2022.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 26th, 1941 and was the first son of Tom and Thelma Malkus.

Lynn graduated from Garfield Heights High School and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He...

John L Shallenberger

John L Shallenberger

Nov 30, 2022

John L Shallenberger (just the L; his mother refused to give him the traditional family name of Leroy) died of cardiac arrest on November 30, 2022.

John was born and immediately dubbed “the baby” to Orvil and Betty Shallenberger on October 4, 1963. Growing up with three older sisters, he might have learned to be...

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