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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.

John Elsworth Fick

John Elsworth Fick

Mar 4, 2024

John Elsworth Fick, age 67, crossed over to his Heavenly home on March 4, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He passed peacefully with his son and daughter by his side.

John was the son of Donna Fick (Shaw) and Ralph Fick. He grew up in Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio. He married Penny LaFollette, with...

Lew L Elliott

Lew L Elliott

Mar 3, 2024

Lew L. Elliott, age 90, of Edgewater Place Assisted Living, Plain City, Ohio, went home to Heaven on March 3, 2024. Formerly of South Charleston, South Vienna, and Springfield, Ohio, where he was born January 18, 1934, the son of Clarence and Ruth Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gene (Janice), and his sister...

David Clinton Sparks

David Clinton Sparks

Mar 3, 2024

David Clinton Sparks, 66, of Fairborn, Ohio, finished his journey on March 3, 2024.

David was born May 10, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. He was the youngest son of James B. Sparks and Cora Lucille Sparks. David was preceded in death by Cheryl Sparks (Wife), Edward (Eddie) Benton Lewis (Uncle), Vicki Lynn Lewis (Aunt), James...

Carolyn Ann Smith

Carolyn Ann Smith

Mar 3, 2024

Carolyn Ann Smith, 79, of New Straitsville, OH, crossed over to her heavenly home on March 3, 2024.

She was born on January 1, 1945, in Athens, Ohio where she was adopted by Edwin & Erma Wagoner.

She is preceded in death by parents Edwin & Erma Wagoner, Brother Jack Carsey,...

Megan Ruth Pennington

Megan Ruth Pennington

Mar 3, 2024

Megan Ruth Pennington, 31 passed away unexpectedly in her home located in Newark, Ohio.

Megan was proceeded in death by Wendy L. Henderson (Mother), Jim Pennington (Grandfather), Jim Guthrie (Grandfather), Stacy Pennington (Aunt).

She is survived by Lorraine Scott (Grandmother) Karrie and Scott Barnette(Aunt and Uncle/Custodian), Scott Henderson (Stepfather) Whitney Pennington...

Mary  (Krause) Snyder

Mary (Krause) Snyder

Feb 23, 2024

Mary (Krause) Snyder, 88 of Warsaw (Cooperdale), Ohio passed away on Friday February 23, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Her final moments were spent peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Born September 18, 1935, in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carl William Krause and Margaret Vilma (Molnar) Krause.

On September 26,...

Bob

Bob

Feb 22, 2024

Robert (Bob) Leroy Campbell went to be with his Lord, on February 22, 2024, he was born on July 28, 1944, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the son of the late Norman and Ellen (Ewald) Campbell. He was also proceeded in death by two brothers Kenneth and Delbert Campbell.

Bob graduated from Columbus Junction...

Jim Webber

Jim Webber

Feb 19, 2024

James A. Webber, known as "Jim", age 73, of Mount Gilead, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with his son, Jason, and wife, Laura, by his side on Monday, February 19th, 2024.

He was born in Galion, Ohio and was the son of the late Grace (Kindler) and (Cecil) Clarence Webber who have...

Anne E. Scarberry

Anne E. Scarberry

Feb 16, 2024

Anne E. Scarberry (nee Schomp) passed away on February 16, 2024, in Racine, Ohio, at the age of 71. She was born on October 20, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio. Anne was a loving and caring individual who touched the lives of many with her warm personality. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone with open arms, treating them...

Scott Richard Homer

Scott Richard Homer

Feb 13, 2024

Scott Richard Homer, 55, of Lancaster, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13th 2024 at The Pickering House after a long illness. He was born to Richard Lee and Darlene Kay Homer on December 24th 1968 at Lancaster Community Hospital in Lancaster. Scott graduated from Lancaster High School in 1987. He attended nursing school at Hocking College and...

Robert Lee Kelley

Robert Lee Kelley

Feb 12, 2024

Robert Lee Kelley Jr., (Sony), age 62, of Lancaster, OH, passed away peacefully early evening on February 12th, 2024. Around 4:41pm. He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Lee Kelley Sr, his grandson Aidan Raez Kelley, nieces Michelle and Jodi Morris of Georgia. Born on May 2, 1961, remarkable...

Debra Ann Fair

Debra Ann Fair

Feb 8, 2024

Debra Ann Fair, 69, of Washington Court House, OH, died on Thursday, February 8th, surrounded by family. After more than a decade of living in pain, she's no longer suffering and is finally at peace. 

Debi was born in Dayton, OH, and was the daughter of the late Homer E. Fair and Violet Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her...

Betty  Mumaw

Betty Mumaw

Feb 8, 2024

Betty Jane Mumaw,35 of circleville died February 8th 2024 at her home,she was born November the 2,1988 in pickaway county,The daughter of Anna Giffin and Forrest Mumaw sr, sister Misty Mumaw and her last living sibling her brother Forrest ''Bub"Mumaw jr sister in-law Marcy Mumaw,her nieces and nephews, Mckaya Mumaw, Jessica Mumaw,Dawn Mumaw,Forrest Mumaw 3rd, Jayden Blevins,David Blevins,she had...

Debi

Debi

Feb 8, 2024

Debra Ann Fair, 69, of Washington Court House, OH, died on Thursday, February 8th, surrounded by family. After more than a decade of living in pain, she's no longer suffering and is finally at peace.

Debi was born in Dayton, OH, and was the daughter of the late Homer E. Fair and Violet Ferguson. She...

Daniel Gregory Koval

Daniel Gregory Koval

Feb 8, 2024

Daniel Gregory Koval of Holbrook Massachusetts son of Joanne O'Keefe Koval of St Augustine, Fl and the late John "Greg" Koval and brother of William G Koval passed peacefully on February 8, 2024.

Husband of the late Kimberly "Kim" Koval.

Father of Newt Peters, Althea Joy Koval. Step father to Ty...

Cindy Ridenbaugh

Cindy Ridenbaugh

Feb 6, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” Ridenbaugh 69 of Thornville Ohio passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born in Newark Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Ridenbaugh.

Cindy was preceded in death by Brothers Bruce and Bobby and brother in law Roger Millward, and special friend Ted Warner.

...

Floyd Oliver Duncan

Floyd Oliver Duncan

Feb 3, 2024

Floyd "Guy" Oliver Duncan, age 87, of Thornville, Ohio, departed this world peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 3rd 2024.

He was born on March 7, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Wallace and Della May Duncan. He was also proceeded in death by 2 sisters, 5 brothers and 2 grandchildren....

Roger O Coleman

Roger O Coleman

Feb 3, 2024

Roger O. Coleman, aka Luther, went to be with his Lord on 02/03/2024. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel Coleman, his mother Bertha Sherwood Coleman, 4 sisters, Wanda Cordell, Sheila “Cookie” Charles, Henrietta Maggard, and Ruth Caines. He is preceded in death by one brother, Carmen Coleman. He is preceded in death by 3 daughters, Audika...

Sid

Sid

Feb 3, 2024

Sidney Joseph Markwell, known as Sid to his friends and family, took his final ride into heaven on February 3, 2024, at the age of 70 in Hillsboro, OH. Born on July 30, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH, he was a man of great courage, boundless love, and an adventurous spirit that left a lasting impression on all who knew...

Billie  Jo Rhoades

Billie Jo Rhoades

Feb 1, 2024

Billie Jo Rhoades, 67 of Chillicothe passed away on February 1, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born on December 29, 1956 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Mace) Rhoades.

In addition to her parents Billie was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles...

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