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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.
Cheryl Lynne Copeland
Jan 7, 2022
Cheryl Lynne Copeland 68, of North Carolina, passed away Friday morning January 7th 2022 in Columbus, Ohio following an almost two year battle with Vascular Dementia. She was born January 10th 1953 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Terrence E. Copeland and Eileen M. Eastman Copeland She is survived by a daughter and son in law Danielle and Gary...
Dale "Fran" Bennett
Jan 6, 2022
Dale Bennett, aka Francis “Fran” Bennett, was born on September 20, 1958 and went home to her maker on January 6, 2022. Fran, as she was known as late, led a very full and colorful life, leaving behind family and many friends from all over the world. She was preceded in death by parents Harold & Helen Bennett and...
Jean Baptiste Andre Normil
Jan 5, 2022
Jean Baptiste Andre Normil, 80, known as Judge Normil within the Haitian Community, passed away on January 5, 2022 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Paysan Normil and Marie Christiane Benoit on January 30, 1941 in Port-au-Prince Haiti. He was an Honorable Civil Court Judge and had...
John Martin Smollen
Jan 5, 2022
John Martin Smollen passed away on January 05, 2022 in Marion, Ohio. He was born on July 31, 1947 to Joseph and Virginia Smollen in Mansfield, Ohio. If you would like to share a memory of John or offer a message of condolence for his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Marianne Kline
Jan 4, 2022
Marianne Kline, 70, of Risingsun, OH passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 04, 2022. She was born on June 15, 1951 to Robert and Gloria Chase. She is survived by her loving husband Donald; her children Michael Witt, Darren Witt, Laura Tuttle, Karen Brundrett, Sarah Kline, Lisa Myers; as well as many other family and friends.
John Michael Ross
Jan 3, 2022
John Michael Ross, age 72, of Columbus, died Monday, January 03, 2022. Born August 25, 1949 to father, John William Ross, and mother, Norah Carletta Ross. He is survived by sons, Michael William (Shelli) Ross, Kenneth Francisco Ross; grandchildren, Joel Michael Donald Ross, Arianna McKenzie Ross, Madison Ross, Kenadie Ross; siblings, Gary, James, Christine (Mark), Braunlin, Elizabeth (Ward) Heinke;...
Margaret Ann Sprankel
Jan 3, 2022
Margaret (Mitzi) Ann Sprankel, 75, of Pickerington, OH, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2022, after an extended illness. Mitzi was born on May 12, 1946, to Lyle Joseph (Pete) Sprankel and Leah Winifred (Old) Sprankel in Sandusky, OH. Growing up Mitzi resided in Huron, and graduated from Huron High School in 1964. Mitzi retired in 1998 after years...
Jarvis Carr
Jan 3, 2022
Jarvis Edward Carr, 67, of Coshocton, OH passed away on Monday January 03, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1954 to Edward and Arletha Carr. He is survived by many family and friends.
Denver Boyd Seymour
Jan 3, 2022
Denver Boyd Seymour passed away on January 03, 2022 in Thornville, Ohio. He was born on May 04, 1959 to Denver and Anna Seymour in Lancaster, Ohio. If you would like to share a memory of Denver or offer a message of condolence for his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Diane Irene Forsyth
Jan 3, 2022
Diane Irene Maier Forsyth, 67, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2022 in Lancaster Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30am Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Faith Memorial Church - 2610 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130. Diane was born in Columbus Ohio to Aloysius J. Maier and Patricia Ann Maier on January 1,...
Ralph Acree
Jan 3, 2022
Ralph H. Acree passed away on January 03, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1935 to Ernie and Janie Acree in Widen, West Virginia. If you would like to share a memory of Ralph or offer a message of condolence for his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Juanita Messer
Jan 2, 2022
Juanita “Nita” Messer (Styers), 91, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2022. She was born November 14, 1930, in Clemmens, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Hubert Styers and Bernice Webb (Woods). She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Raymond A. Messer. Nita worked as a nurse’s aide...
David Patton Kappes
Jan 1, 2022
David Patton Kappes, 81, of Clarksville, Ohio, died Saturday night in a hospital in Wilmington, Ohio, after a short battle with Covid-19. He was a former resident of Hitchins, Ky. Born Sept. 11, 1940, in Grayson, Ky., he was the son of the late Robert G. and Geneva R. Kappes of Hitchins. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; a...
Michael S. Knapp
Jan 1, 2022
Michael S. Knapp, age 71, of Pickerington, OH, passed away surrounded by his family on January 1, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Donald and Gloria Knapp (Schenz). Mike graduated from Deer Park High School in 1969 and completed two years of college at the University of Cincinnati. He served...
Sandra Kay Imler
Jan 1, 2022
Sandra Kay Imler passed away on January 01, 2022 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on September 19, 1949 to Herman and Maddie Mathias in Sugar Grove, Ohio. If you would like to share a memory of Sandra or offer a message of condolence for her family, please visit her Tribute Wall.
Kathryn Neubauer
Jan 1, 2022
Kathryn Diann Neubauer, 70, of Pickerington, OH passed away on Saturday, January 01, 2022 at Grant Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1951 to James and Dorothy Bush. She is survived by her loving husband Bob, and sons Timothy, Douglas, Brian; as well as many other family and friends. No services will be taking place at this...
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...
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