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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.

Dennis J Reeves

Dennis J Reeves

Jan 9, 2025

Dennis J Reeves 68 of Ashland passed away January 9th 2025 peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side.

Dennis was a man of very strong faith. He loved to minister and pray with everyone her met. Dennis did not know a stranger. He loved being outdoors and tinkering in his garage. He loved rebuilding small engines and making...

Patricia Ann Thacker

Patricia Ann Thacker

Jan 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Thacker, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Bremen, Ohio, on January 7, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1961, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Harold and Geraldine (Oiler) Hiles.

A graduate of Fairfield Union High School, Patricia dedicated much of her life to being a homemaker. She found joy in cooking and was especially known for her...

William Patrick Caito

William Patrick Caito

Jan 7, 2025

William Patrick Caito, 73, passed away on January 7, 2025. He was a proud marine.

Preceding Bill in death were his father Charles E Caito Sr, mother Velma D Caito, brother Charles E Caito Jr, sister Gloria C Jessop, nephew Andrew McGonigle, and niece Michelle Caito. 

Bill is survived by his sisters Andrea Caito and Jo Ann Miles, special niece Lorena Caito,...

Jeffrey Mark Six

Jeffrey Mark Six

Jan 6, 2025

Jeffrey Mark Six, 62, of Mount Sterling Ohio passed on Jan. 6th 2025.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio. The son of the late, Joann Mertz and Bennie Jordan. He will be reunited with his parents and late brother James Six in heaven.

He was always found either helping his childhood friends- Damon & Derek- on the farm or helping his friend...

Valerie Lynne Sheik

Valerie Lynne Sheik

Jan 6, 2025

Valerie Lynne Sheik (Estabrook-Davis) of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Valerie was a beautiful woman who never met a stranger and brought energy and joy to every occasion. She loved friends and family deeply and expressed it at every opportunity, often opening her home to those in need of shelter, love and a feeling of acceptance.

Valerie...

Wilma Jean Draper

Wilma Jean Draper

Dec 31, 2024

Though your smile is gone forever and your hand, we cannot touch, we still have many memories of the one we love so much! Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. Yahuah has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts!

Wilma Jeanne Draper (Morrow) Born July 3, 1944 to the late Melvin and Edna...

Rose Ann Martin

Rose Ann Martin

Dec 31, 2024

Rose Ann (Woodworth) Martin, 90, of Marysville, OH and formerly of Plain City, OH and Fort Myers, FL, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at The Gables of Marysville. Born June 21, 1934 in Irwin, OH, to the late Bertie Inez (Blankenship) and Charles Clarion Woodworth, she was the eldest of five children. 

Rose Ann married Vernon Lee Martin on September 8,...

Marilyn Pritt

Marilyn Pritt

Dec 29, 2024

Marilyn Pritt, age 69, of Dresden, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2024. Born on September 22, 1955, to the late Donald and Janice Smith of McConnelsville, Ohio, Marilyn lived a life full of love, adventure, and a deep connection to her family.

Marilyn is survived by her loving children, Crystal Pritt, Joseph (Amber) Pritt, and Michael Pritt....

Peggy L Cilles

Peggy L Cilles

Dec 24, 2024

Peggy L. Cilles, 73, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 at Roscoe Gardens in Coshocton, Ohio. Peggy was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Henry H Cilles and Wanda (Fulton) Cilles.

She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1969 and went on to receive her nursing assistant certification. She was employed by Wheeling Hospital as a...

William Kenneth Bailey

William Kenneth Bailey

Dec 19, 2024

William (Bill) Kenneth Bailey, age 63 of Columbus, Ohio passed away December 19, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of John H. Bailey Jr, and Belvetta (Jordan) Bailey.

Bill graduated from Hicksville High School, class of 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are siblings Deidre (Steve) Oliver of Herriman,...

Margaret Diane Warth

Margaret Diane Warth

Dec 17, 2024

Margaret Diane Warth, age 82, died at Traditions in Chillicothe, OH on December 17th, 2024 at 12:59 PM. She was born in Washington, DC and married George Warth, age 39 at his death in 1980. Her parents, Lloyd and Martha Huiss, have passed as well.

She has one sister, Jackie Huiss (Nadie) who lives in Columbus and her brother, Jack died...

Veronica May Cisco

Veronica May Cisco

Dec 16, 2024

Veronica May Cisco, 64, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1960, in Chicago, IL, to Herbert and Mary Gilbert. Veronica was a beloved mother, sister, friend, and GG, known for her kindness, humor, dedication, and that unmistakable Gilbert charm (a.k.a. stubbornness).

Veronica found immense joy in spending time with her grandsons, selling her beloved...

Rachel Louise Johnson

Rachel Louise Johnson

Dec 15, 2024

Rachel L. Johnson, 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at her home on Sunday December 15th, 2024.She was born February 3rd, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas L. And Rachel (Roebuck) Johnson.Surviving are her children: David K. Johnson, Yvette Hogan, Roni (Chuck) Sims and Brian (Gwen) Lewis; siblings: Diana Johnson and Oscar (Minnie) Davis; 13 grandchildren,...

Anita Louise (Hill) Thompson

Anita Louise (Hill) Thompson

Dec 15, 2024

Anita Louise (Hill) Thompson, was born on August 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Anita grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Linwood John Allen, Sr. and Bessie Lenora Allen of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She quietly passed away on December 15, 2024, at 21:15 in Columbus, Ohio. 

Anita met her late husband Robert (Bob) Thompson in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who passed...

Paul Keith Throgmorton

Paul Keith Throgmorton

Dec 14, 2024

Paul Keith Throgmorton, 76, of Delaware, Ohio passed away on December 14th 2024 at his home. He is survived by his wife Susan, they shared 54 years of marriage together.

Born on October 31st, 1948, in Kevil Ballard County, Kentucky, Paul was the son of Albert Edward Throgmorton and Hortense Catherine Futrell. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Phyllis Jean Shaffer

Phyllis Jean Shaffer

Dec 13, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Moats) Shaffer, 89, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2024. 

She was born in Springfield, Ohio, on December 5, 1935, and was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Strawsburg) Moats. 

Phyllis retired from Meijer in Springfield, Ohio, in 2013, where she worked as a cashier. She also worked as the manager of the Hot Sam’s Pretzel...

Steven E. Kirk

Steven E. Kirk

Dec 10, 2024

Steven E. Kirk

1975-2024

48 Years old

Steve went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2024. He is survived by his parents Pastor Gary E. and Deborah K. Kirk, his brother Michael J. Kirk(Katie Polczinski) and close friend Jason Parke and many cousins, Uncle Lawrence E.(Lois)Kirk, Aunt Marilee E. Snider, Uncle Richard T. Kirk, Steve was preceded in death by his...

Carol Marie Leis St. Jean

Carol Marie Leis St. Jean

Dec 10, 2024

Carol Marie Leis St. Jean passed away at the age of 90 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on December 10, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1934 to Edward and Elsie Leis in Alden, New York. She is survived by her children, Miriam St. Jean of Mt. Vernon, OH, Rebecca (Denny) Leckron of Gahanna, OH, Edward St. Jean of Butner,...

Joseph A. Lang

Joseph A. Lang

Dec 8, 2024

Life began for Joseph A. Lang on May 1, 1987 in Syracuse New York. He was the third son for David E. Lang and Tina Otto. 

After Tully High School, he attended college for electronics. In 2012, he moved to Ashland, Ohio where he was employed at a variety of jobs but his favorite ones were those where he could pursue...

Douglas Lamont Anderson

Douglas Lamont Anderson

Dec 7, 2024

Douglas Anderson, 71, of Lima, Ohio passed away on Saturday December 7, 2024.

Doug was a Photographer in Lima, Ohio and owned Artistic Photography for many years. He dedicated his young life to traveling the world and exploring his passion for photography. Time with his children and grandchildren was very important to him, whether it was time at cookouts or family...

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