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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.

Vivian Burns

Vivian Burns

Jan 9, 2024

Vivian (Charles) Burns, 58, of Orient Ohio, left her earthbound body for her heavenly home, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at home.

Born September 19, 1965, in Williamson West Virginia, she was the daughter of Earmel & Georgiann (Fultz) Charles.

Vivian, aka “Boo,” as we all knew and loved her, was...

Linda Louise (Bishop) Cox

Linda Louise (Bishop) Cox

Jan 8, 2024

Linda Louise (Bishop) Cox, 72, of St Marys, WV passed on to her next adventure with the Lord on January 8, 2024. She was in the company of her daughter and daughter-in-law and went peacefully.

Lindy Lou was born March 15, 1951 in Buena Park, CA and was the youngest daughter of the late Eugene...

James Edwin  Athens Jr

James Edwin Athens Jr

Jan 8, 2024

James Edwin Athens Jr. Obituary

December 14, 1969 – January 8, 2024

Military Memorial Service: Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11:00 AM

Master Sargent James “Jim” Athens USAF (Ret.), loving husband, father, son, and brother, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024, in Columbus,...

Janet Coulter Dyke

Janet Coulter Dyke

Jan 6, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Janet Coulter Dyke of Circleville, Ohio. She passed away at age 84 on 01/06/2024. Leaf Cremation will be providing services for the family.

Erma D Davis

Erma D Davis

Jan 4, 2024

Erma Dynel Davis (Dynel Ingram) 68 of Lancaster, Ohio went to heaven on Thursday, January 4th, 2024. She was born Nov 22nd 1955 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of Patricia & William Ingram. She leaves to love her memories, her sons; Shawn Hysell, Keith Hysell, Joshua Brooks, Grand-children; Kain Hysell & Kali Hysell.

She now...

Dianna  L Wilson

Dianna L Wilson

Jan 1, 2024

Dianna L. Wilson, 61, of Sidney passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on October 22, 1962, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Murvin and Reba (King) Wilson.

Dianna is survived by two children, Jason Pohlschneider and Nichole Hecht; 4 grandchildren, Ethan and Zoey Pohlschneider; Hagen...

Akashia Alexandria Belikova

Akashia Alexandria Belikova

Dec 31, 2023

Akashia Alexandria Belikova, age 22, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on July 11, 2001 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, sisters, and many other dear friends and family.

Leaf Cremation of Ohio has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Alan G. Johnston

Alan G. Johnston

Dec 30, 2023

Alan Geoffrey Johnston, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Westerville, Ohio, on December 30, 2023, after an extended illness. Alan was preceded in death by his son, Geoffrey Alan, and his parents, Archie M. and Marie Kresser Johnston of Robinson, IL., formerly of Findlay,OH. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca Schutte Johnston....

Shirley A. Culbertson Friend

Shirley A. Culbertson Friend

Dec 30, 2023

Shirley A. Culbertson Friend, a woman whose laughter was as infectious as her spirit was indomitable, passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on December 18, 1945, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Theodore and Ida (Miller) Culbertson. She lived a life filled with humor, warmth, and a touch of sass.

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Molly Mackenzie Nichols

Molly Mackenzie Nichols

Dec 25, 2023

Molly MacKenzie Nichols was born February 1, 1981, to Kimberley and B. Ashton Nichols, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she danced ballet, played violin and field hockey, served on student council, took college-level French, never got a B, and flicked her long, curly hair. Fortunately, she recovered from being an over-achiever later...

Ellen Marie Clifford

Ellen Marie Clifford

Dec 25, 2023

Ellen Marie Clifford of Springfield, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born on February 9th, 1969 and was the daughter of Mary E. Weathers and William (Bill) C. Streeter Sr. She was survived by her sisters, Patricia (Jerry) Seal, Laura (Jeff) Stewart, Cathrine Apone, Jennifer Maynard and her brothers Timothy (Jill) Streeter and Bill (Shirley) Streeter...

Missy Bainter

Missy Bainter

Dec 24, 2023

Melissa (Missy) Mae Bainter, age 26 of Ashville Ohio passed away on December. 24, 2023.

She was born on December 28 1996 in Columbus Ohio. She was the daughter of Tammy & Shelly Ulmer (Moms) and Alan Bainter (father).

She was also preceded in death by her special aunt Tina and...

Eric Hardiesty

Eric Hardiesty

Dec 23, 2023

Eric Hardiesty, age 69, of Columbus, passed away of natural causes in his home on Dec. 23, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1954 in Columbus, OH. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, William and Loretta Hardiesty, and his brother, Marc. He is survived by his brothers, Hal and Alan. Eric was a graduate of East...

David Jay King

David Jay King

Dec 22, 2023

David Jay King, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on December 22, 2023, at his home in Chandlersville, Ohio. Born on February 11, 1961, in Portsmouth, Ohio. David’s journey through life was marked by a deep love for his family, a passion for the great outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of...

Gary

Gary

Dec 20, 2023

Gerald J. “Gary” Saxton, 77 of North Lewisburg Ohio, passed away, with his family by his side, on December 20th, 2023, at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on March 17th, 1946, in Athens, Ohio to the late George Saxton and Wanda J. (Rife) Saxton. Gary graduated from Rutland High School in 1964....

Stacy Jo Malherbe

Stacy Jo Malherbe

Dec 16, 2023

Stacy Jo Malherbe, aged 53, of Newark, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2023. Born on November 20, 1970, to Pamelia Fournier and the late William Lefever, Stacy's warmth and exuberance for life touched all who knew her.

Stacy was a beacon of light in the lives of her family...

Daniel Timothy Reese

Daniel Timothy Reese

Dec 14, 2023

Daniel Timothy Reese, 65, passed away December 14, 2023, at the Ohio State University Hospital, from injuries sustained in a natural gas explosion at his residence at WinBeri Apartments, Marietta, Ohio, on November 14. He was born on September 15, 1958, to Daniel “Tim” and Constance Reese. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by...

Dawn Pernell

Dawn Pernell

Dec 13, 2023

Dawn Marie Pernell, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 13th after a 3 year battle with lung cancer whilst surrounded by friends and family alike. One nurse noted that there were more people visiting Dawn than she’d ever seen in her career.

Dawn was born on July 27th, 1978 to Kathy Sims &...

Amanda Vacca

Amanda Vacca

Dec 12, 2023

Amanda (Hamilton) Vacca of Baltimore, OH gained her angel wings December 12, 2023. She lost her hard fought battle against breast cancer after being re-diagnosed in October.

She was born in Newark on January 1, 1983 to Anna Hollenback and the late Brian Hamilton.

Amanda was a hairstylist who loved all...

Pat Soderston

Pat Soderston

Dec 11, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Soderston (nee Berger) 03/30/1938 ~ 12/11/2023 passed away at home on December 11, 2023 after battling cancer for almost a year. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia attended Holy Name High School. After graduating in 1956 Patricia went to work, then married and began raising her three children. Always a caregiver, she went to nursing school when her...

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