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.
Melisse Strauch
Dec 31, 2021
Melisse (Kuehner) Strauch, age 90, of Pickerington, OH went to heaven to join her husband and family on 12/31/2021. She was born 3/11/1931 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of Kenneth and Pearl (Beard) Kuehner. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry Strauch and brother Kenneth Kuehner Jr. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Capital...
Vicki Freize
Dec 28, 2021
Vicki LaVonne Freize, 55, of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born on August 08, 1966 to John and Donna Gardineer. She is survived by her children Kristi, Brandi, and Zachary; as well as many other family and friends.
James K. Gregory
Dec 26, 2021
James Keith Gregory, 75, of Lancaster, OH passed away at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born on October 03, 1946 to Dwight and Anna Gregory. He is survived by his wife Donna, sons Jamie and Jeffrey, and many other family and friends.
Alice Louise Johnson
Dec 25, 2021
Alice Louise Johnson, 97, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 25th, 2021. She was born on August 28th, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles H. Frieze and Ethel Loraine Frieze. She was preceded in death by husband Homer Johnson and sons Lawrence (Larry) Johnson and William (Bill) Johnson. Alice worked at the...
Theresa Ann Robinson
Dec 25, 2021
Theresa Ann Robinson was born on May 9th 1945 in Albany, New York. Theresa passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 25th, 2021. Theresa is preceded in death by her mother Sarah Anthony, father Tony Scarabino, her brothers Petey, Donnie Wayne, and David, her sister Lynn, and her husband Garland. Theresa is survived by...
Thor Bjorn Roklund
Dec 24, 2021
Thor B. Roklund a.k.a. Timothy Ryan Heckman of Mount Gilead Ohio passed away December 24, 2021. He was born April 6, 1967 to his parents Thomas W. and Evonadelle M. Heckman who proceeded him in death. He was a graduate of Northmor High School, Galion Ohio, class of 1985. He was employed by American Freight and Furniture, Delaware Ohio...
Deborah Lynn Lyman
Dec 24, 2021
Deborah Lynn Lyman was born February 25, 1962 and died December 24, 2021. She is survived by her partner of 27 years, Emily Jolley; 5 children, Nathan Deem, Amber Deem, Danny Lyman, Michelle Stevens and Chance Jolley; and many grandkids. She had a long 6 year battle with cancer.
Tim R. Johnson
Dec 23, 2021
Timothy Richard Johnson passed from this world into the arms of his Heavenly Father on December 23rd, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Memorial Hospital in Columbus Ohio. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Louise Johnson, Sr. of Cumberland Ohio, infant brother, Tommy Johnson, Earl Johnson Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio, Mark Johnson of Newcomerstown, Ohio and sister,...
Daniel Long
Dec 22, 2021
Daniel Richard Long, 62 of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away December 22,2021. He was born on 7/07/1959 , in Wintersville, OH. He is survived by son, Aaron Dale Calbraith Long, daughter Heather Melissa Long, granddaughter Stella Melissa Downey , brother Dean Long and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Janet Long, brother Dale Long and...
Bennie Pender Jr
Dec 22, 2021
Bennie Gray Pender Jr, 55, of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1966 to Bennie Sr and Jean Pender. He is survived by his sister Bennetta; his brother Henrique; as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.
John Sobarnia
Dec 18, 2021
John Sobarnia, 70 years old, passed away Dec.18, 2021 in his apartment in Columbus Ohio. He was the son of Marion and Genevieve (both deceased), brother of Rosemarie DeFabbo, Janet Gallagher (Jim), Robert, and Al (Adriana). He also was an uncle. He grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Rhodes High School before serving in the army in Germany...
Larry Gene Evans
Dec 15, 2021
On Wednesday 15th, 2021 Larry Gene Evans, passed away at the age of 63 after battling cancer. Larry was born October 26th, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. Larry was a good Friend, and loving father to many. He touched everyone heart with kindness and generosity he showed to other during his life that will never be forgotten, and his memory...
Debbie Evelyn Hicks
Dec 15, 2021
Debbie Evelyn Hicks (DeGrow), 53, of Franklin, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University due to complications caused by covid. Debbie was born on May 22, 1968 in Highland Park, Michigan to James Garvin DeGrow and Dollie Aqwa DeGrow. Debbie is survived by her parents, Husband and Lover Thomas...
Gary James
Dec 15, 2021
Gary James, age 68, passed away December 15, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and was the son of George and Virginia James (deceased). Gary will be greatly missed by his family, his ex-wife, Robin James, and his friends.
Randolph K. Boyd
Dec 14, 2021
Randolph Boyd, 56, of Inkster, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born on June 11, 1965 to Butch and Mary Boyd. He is survived by his son Ronald Gager, as well as many other family and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.
Roger A. Lowe
Dec 14, 2021
Roger Alan Lowe, 66, of West Jefferson, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 17, 1955. He is survived by his sons Jacob, Jeremy, and Joey; as well as many other family and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.
Gregory Allen Freed
Dec 11, 2021
Gregory Allen Freed, age 52, was born April 20, 1968 in Hammond, Indiana. He went to Heaven December 11, 2021 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Eugene Freed, and mother, Wanda Jane (Halstead) Freed. Greg was a maintenance man and painter. He loved the outdoors, especially the river. He loved his family and friends....
Ellen Rae Meyer
Dec 11, 2021
Ellen Rae (Neu) Meyer, 71, of Gahanna, OH, went to heaven on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Taylor Springs Nursing Home in Columbus, OH. Ellen was born in Redfield, SD, June 24, 1950, the daughter to the late Carl Neu and Thelma (Peterman) Neu. She was preceeded in death by her son Brandon Meyer, brother Gerry Neu and Parents...
Paul Timothy Swank
Dec 11, 2021
On Saturday, December 11th, 2021 Paul (Tim) Swank, loving father of 3 children, passed away at the age of 57. Tim was born on February 14th, 1964 in Circleville, OH to Lawrence Swank and Cora Sowers. Tim frequented Atomic (KC) Motor Speedway, where he would enjoy dirt track racing and fun with friends and family. His passion for music...
Cheryl Ann Morris
Dec 10, 2021
Cheryl A Morris, age 72 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born in Athens, OH and was the daughter of (late) Dorothy and Glen Perry. Cheryl will be greatly missed by her son, Rhett Morris, daughter-in-law, Shannan, three grandchildren, Lily, Henry and Amelia, brother John Perry, sisters Cathy Perry and Candy Smith and...