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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.

Marie  Lightfoot

Marie Lightfoot

Sep 4, 2023

Celebration of Life….

Marie Lightfoot was born February 7th, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Leola Smith and Willie Mims who were High School sweethearts. She was 93 yrs. old when she was called to heaven at Legacy Westerville on September 4th, 2023.

She received a plaque from US Federal...

Ava

Ava

Sep 2, 2023

Lauraette Ava Kirk, of Wooster, OH known lovingly as Ava, was called to her heavenly home on September 2, 2023, after a valiant battle with complications from diabetes. Born on November 5, 1962, in Huntington, WV, Ava was a beacon of love, faith, and optimism that shone brightly throughout her 60 years on Earth.

Ava...

Paul David Workman

Paul David Workman

Sep 1, 2023

Paul David Workman, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2023. Born on August 17, 1948, in Logan, West Virginia, Paul was a retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy.

Paul was a fun-loving and friendly individual, known to be a friend to all. He had a passion for watching sporting events and...

Richard Landon Leslie

Richard Landon Leslie

Aug 30, 2023

Richard Landon Leslie, age 86, passed away on August 30, 2023.

He was born in Martinsferry, PA to Louis and Gertrude Leslie. He worked as a coal miner for many years.

Arrangements entrusted to Leaf Cremation of Ohio.

James E. Strausbaugh

James E. Strausbaugh

Aug 29, 2023

James Edward Strausbaugh, age 74 of Columbus, Ohio passed away in the presence of family on August 29, 2023, due to complications from leukemia. He was born on April 18, 1949. He grew up in Coshocton, Ohio. James graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He obtained Ohio Architectural Registration in 1988. During...

Kenneth Dale Schoenfeld

Kenneth Dale Schoenfeld

Aug 29, 2023

Kenneth Dale Schoenfeld, age 63, from Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2023, following a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Kenneth was born January 27th, 1960 in Pittsburgh PA to parents Dr Clyde and Joan Schoenfeld, who preceeded him in death.

Kenneth received a Bachelors Degree in Psychiatry from...

Henry Sprouse Jr

Henry Sprouse Jr

Aug 28, 2023

Henry

Sprouse Jr, 56 years old, of Columbus, Ohio left us and went to heaven on August 28th 2023. Henry was born in Columbus, Ohio and was the Son of Janice Clark Sprouse and the late Henry Sprouse Sr. He was preceeded in death by his Dad, Henry Sprouse Sr and oldest Son, Henry Sprouse III.

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Lillie Frances Rieser Bagent

Lillie Frances Rieser Bagent

Aug 24, 2023

Lillie Frances Rieser Bagent, age 89 of Columbus Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday 8-24-2023 at the Laurels of Worthington following an extended illness with Dementia.

Lillie was born on 7-6-1934 in Springfield, Ohio. Daughter of the late Edward & Lillie Whittington. Preceded in death by the love of her life, James...

Will

Will

Aug 23, 2023

Willis “Will” H. Pifer, age 79, passed away at OSU Wexner Medical Center August 23, 2023. Will was born to the late Harold and Elanora (Lepley) Pifer September 23, 1943 in Norwalk Ohio. Will married Rosalie Pifer August 26, 1977 and they enjoyed nearly 46 lovely years of marriage. Will is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lisa...

Scotty Edward Climer

Scotty Edward Climer

Aug 21, 2023

Scotty Edward Climer of Lancaster passed away on August 21, 2023 at Mount Carmel East.

Scotty was born on December 21, 1972 in Columbus. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew him.

Scotty is survived by parents, William Climer Jr and Irene Climer; Grandmother, Barbara Parsons;...

Brian Lee Boden

Brian Lee Boden

Aug 18, 2023

Brian Lee Boden, age 53, passed away August 18, 2023, surrounded by family at Pickering House Hospice. He bravely fought a year-long battle with lung cancer before his body surrendered. Brian was born December 1, 1969 to Paul and Ginny Boden. During his life, he always enjoyed a good joke, cooking, a Bengals victory and playing the piano.

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Sharon Elaine Venable

Sharon Elaine Venable

Aug 15, 2023

Sharon Elaine Venable Aug 6, 1945 - Aug 15, 2023. She was the oldest child born to Andy Robinson and Virgie ( Gabbard ) Kendall. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She married Hershel Venable on Sept 13, 1963. They were married for 57 years before his passing on June 27, 2020. They raised their...

Jeffrey Ronald Strohl

Jeffrey Ronald Strohl

Aug 15, 2023

Jeffrey Ronald Strohl, 60, of Thornville, OH, passed away at his home, on August 15, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1963. Jeffrey was a quiet individual who kept to himself but enjoyed getting together with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jeffrey is survived by his sister,...

Hue

Hue

Aug 14, 2023

Huelee Logan Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as Hue, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on May 18, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, Hue lived a life characterized by love, kindness, and faith.

Hue was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Miner, father, Huelee Logan, and Roger Miner,...

Merrilei Pearl Hook

Merrilei Pearl Hook

Aug 14, 2023

Merrilei Hook passed on Monday August 14, 2023.

She was born July 10, 1972 to Charles and Nancy Moore.

She is survived by her children Ashley and Kenneth Whitehead.

Holmer Soto

Holmer Soto

Aug 14, 2023

He was born in Buga Colombia on May 7 of 1964 and was the son of Leonardo Soto and Maria Esneda Gomez.

Holmer Soto- Gomez was a great father, a great husband, an unforgettable friend who was always there to help others without expecting anything in return. He never left anyone behind and sacrificed a...

Georgia May Curtis

Georgia May Curtis

Aug 11, 2023

Georgia May Curtis, 88 of Zanesville, went home to be with the Lord on August 11th, 2023.

She was born February 14th, 1935, the daughter of the late Clark Felix and Mary (Felix) Miller.

She loved baking, camping, playing video games with her grandkids, family gatherings, and being around her church...

Tony A. Dotson

Tony A. Dotson

Aug 11, 2023

Tony A. Dotson, age 60, passed away at OSU Hospital on Friday, August 11,2023.

He was born on February 26,1963. He had 22 plus years of work in landscaping.

He was preceded in death by his dad Jackie Dotson and brother Darrell Dotson.

He is survived by...

Beatrice  Cummins

Beatrice Cummins

Aug 10, 2023

Beatrice Jean Cummins was born on 11/07/1947 and passed on 08/10/2023. Leaf Cremation will be taking care of services for her.

Camilla Lee Brown

Camilla Lee Brown

Aug 9, 2023

Camilla Lee Brown passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

She was born on January 20, 1970 to her parents, Terry Lee Anderson and the late Ruth Ann Anderson (Hottinger) in Newark, Ohio.

She is survived by her father, Terry Anderson and sister, Pebbles Anderson.

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