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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.
Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr. 51 of Caledonia, Oh passed away on April 1st 2025. He was born on December 23rd 1973 to his father (deceased) and mother Jeannie Phillippi Moore. Daaron was proceeded in death by his father, step-father Beverage Moore Jr. And his oldest son Daaron Ray Phillippi Jr. (DJ).
Daaron loved Crappie fishing, gardening, cooking/grilling and hunting. He will...
Louis Daniel Smith
Mar 30, 2025
Louis Daniel Smith, known to his friends and family as Lou, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 82 in West Liberty, Ohio. Lou was born on August 25, 1942 in Laurens, South Carolina, to Josephine (Moore) and Homer Smith. From an early age, Lou exhibited a vibrant personality, characterized by his outgoing nature and a...
Francis J Jewell
Mar 29, 2025
Francis Junior Jewell (87) Red Haw, Ohio, passed away from heart issues on his way to the hospital Saturday, March 29,2025. He was born on February 14, 1938, to Luzetta Mae (Smith) and Adam Cyrus Jewell. He attended Greenwich schools. He loved racing stock cars in his younger years. He was a mechanic and truck driver for most of his...
Molly Agnes Stiles
Mar 28, 2025
Molly Agnes Stiles (04/07/1964 - 03/28/2025)
We are heartbroken to share that Molly Agnes Stiles, 60, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2025, in West Liberty while receiving hospice care at Green Hills.
Born on April 7, 1964, to Ruth Ann Riebel-Stiles and Robert William Stiles, Molly was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of everyone around her. Molly...
Mary L. Shaffer
Mar 28, 2025
Mary L. Shaffer, age 77, passed away on March 28, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1947 in Circleville, Ohio to the late John and Fannie (Carpenter) Strawser. She is preceded in death by her parents and a child.
She is survived by a son, granddaughter, and many other dear friends and family.
Brian Allen
Mar 25, 2025
Brian Edward Allen, 55, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Newark, Ohio.Born on July 8, 1969 to the late Thomas M & Maria E (Shaw) Allen Jr. Brian was a graduate of Newark High School. He was known for his strong work ethic and kind nature. A devoted husband and father, he deeply loved his wife, Heather (Madden) Allen,...
Bonnie G.A. Parks
Mar 24, 2025
Bonnie G.A. Parks, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, went to heaven on Monday, March 24th, 2025, to meet her Savior and Master Carpenter, surrounded by love with her family.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, on December 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Banica) White. Her sisters and brother survive her.
Bonnie, a loving mother, sister, grandmother,...
Farrell Frank Hart
Mar 24, 2025
Farrell Frank Hart, lovingly called Butch, was born August 8th, 1943 in Portland, Maine, passed away March 23, 2025 peacefully in his sleep. He never married nor had children of his own, but loved all kids and would spoil them relentlessly.
He loved music, oldies of course. You would frequently find him coloring while listening to some old-timey country. If you...
Janis C McClusky
Mar 22, 2025
Janis “Jan” McClusky, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Born on December 21, 1934, Jan lived a full and vibrant life marked by her warmth, generosity, and deep love for her family and friends. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people whether through a shared story, a kind word, or simply...
Debra Lynn Hopkins
Mar 22, 2025
Debbie Lynn Hopkins, age 72 of Waverly Oh, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 following an extended illness. She was born December 2, 1952 in Chillicothe Oh, to Warren and Annabelle Retherford.
On November 19, 1971 she married her life long partner, Johnny Hopkins who survives. Along with her husband of 54 years she is survived by her children: Josh (Melinda)...
Larry G Tidd
Mar 20, 2025
Larry G Tidd (79) of Delphos, OH passed away on March 20 2025.
He was born April 8, 1945 in Lima, OH to the late Elbert and Arwilda Tidd Jr.
He was also preceded in death by his wife Marlene Tidd, stepfather Eugene Woods Sr., brother Kenneth Tidd and sister Linda (Ed) Jones.
Larry is survived by his son Larry E.C. Tidd Jr...
Donald Caldwell
Mar 19, 2025
Donald Eugene Caldwell, 65, of Groveport, Ohio passed away March 19, 2025. He was born January 21, 1960 to William and Betty Caldwell. Donald is preceded in death by his son, Donald Eugene Caldwell II and his parents: William J. And Betty J. Caldwell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Donna Lynn Hunt-Caldwell, children and grandchildren: Johnnie...
Glennis Dailey
Mar 17, 2025
Glennis Dunlap "Kitten" Dailey (née Faler), 78, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to parents Melvin Faler Sr. and Marjorie Schuyler Faler on January 1, 1947, as Denver, Colorado’s second baby of the year, Glennis lived a life full of adventure, creativity, and...
Denzel Zane Ball
Mar 13, 2025
Denzel Zane Ball, a proud veteran, devoted family man, and spirited patriot, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 71 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 18, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, Denzel lived a life marked by service, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family and country.
Denzel honorably served in the...
Rita Marie Love
Mar 12, 2025
Rita Marie Love, aged 61, passed away peacefully on March 12th 2025, at Grant Medical Center. She was born on November 26th,1963 in Columbus Ohio, to Jean Delores Russell and Russell Ward.
She was a proud resident of Columbus and was a 1981 graduate of Central High School. She married Jimmy Love on May 5th 1983, in Panama. She worked as...
Christopher R Booksh
Mar 12, 2025
Christopher Richard Booksh, 68, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 12, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1956 to the late Charles L. Booksh, Sr. and the late Daisy Hebert Husereaux in New Orleans, Louisiana. He leaves behind his loving children, Annie (J.B.) Huffman, Ryan (Adriana) Booksh, and Lauren (Gerrod) Galliano; and his...
Belva Jean Cairelli
Mar 11, 2025
Belva Jean (Robinette) Cairelli “Belvie,” age 72, of Columbus, Ohio went home to Jesus unexpectedly on March 11, 2025.
She is the daughter to the late Arville Robinette and Delores (Finley) Robinette, sister to the late Opal (Robinette) Marcum, and sister to Darlene, Arville, Mike, Shirley and Wayne all who survive her.
She is survived by her beloved children: Abraham Jefferson “Jeff”...
Richard A Kochel
Mar 11, 2025
Richard A. Kochel of Mansfield, Ohio went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus, while surrounded by family at home, on Tuesday March 11, 2025. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was the son of the late Harold Lehr Kochel and Patricia Jean McClymonds. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Timothy Kochel, his brother...
Gregory Tyrone Jackson
Mar 7, 2025
Gregory Tyrone Jackson, age 71, passed away on March 7th, 2025. He was born on April 11th, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Florence (Mobley) Jackson.
He is survived by his children and many dear friends and family.
Arrangements entrusted to Leaf Cremation of Ohio.
Linda Sue Hovatter
Mar 7, 2025
Linda Sue Hovatter passed away at her home on March 7, 2025. She was born November 15, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by Stephen Hovatter, and her children Stephanie and Mike.
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