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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.

Betsy Edmonds Forrer

Betsy Edmonds Forrer

Feb 26, 2023

Betsy Edmonds Forrer, age 73, from Newark, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Her husband, children and friends were at her bedside surrounding her with love.

Survivors include her loving, devoted husband of 35 years, Greg Scot Forrer. Suvivors also include...

Rose Marie Maynard

Rose Marie Maynard

Feb 26, 2023

Rose Maynard, 73 years old, Thornville, Ohio, passed away 2/26/2023. Rose was born in San Francisco, CA and is preceeded in death by her mother, step-father and two brothers.

Rose retired from DCSC as a contract specialist working to secure parts for a variety of Department of Defense vehicles. Rose leaves behind a daughter Grace...

William Brian Campbell

William Brian Campbell

Feb 24, 2023

William Brian Campbell was born on March 6th 1953 in Columbus Ohio.

He passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on February 24th 2023 due to complications from cancer. William was married to Ila Joanne Wood for 35 years and together had 5 children. Jaime (Gregory) Gorsuch, Joel (Katie) Campbell, Julia Campbell, Justin...

Shelley Coppins

Shelley Coppins

Feb 23, 2023

Shelley Coppins (Stewart), 51 of Fairborn Ohio passed on Feb 23, 2023.

She was born in Kettering Ohio to Nancy Farrier (Stewart) November 9 1971.

She was preceeded in death by her mother Nancy Farrier, her adoring grandparents Fredrick and Phyllis Stewart, and her fur babies Muff and Murph.

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Ron

Ron

Feb 20, 2023

Ronald Lee "Ron" Vopicka, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on February 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family and two dogs, Teddy and Tiny.

Ronald was born on September 30, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Dillionvale High School, where he played the saxophone in the jazz band. After his retirement from the railroad, he spent more...

Carolyn Kay Michael

Carolyn Kay Michael

Feb 20, 2023

Carolyn Kay Geiger age 59, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her children, family, and loved ones.

Kay was born on July 8th, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio to Harry Kenneth Geiger and Iona Genevieve Geiger. Kay graduated from Westerville South High School, class of 1982. Following...

Terry Robert Henderson

Terry Robert Henderson

Feb 19, 2023

Terry Robert Henderson, age 78, of Edison, Ohio, passed away on February 19, at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, Ohio, due to an accident on January 29, 2023.

Terry was born November 6, 1944 in Lebanon, Ohio and was a resident in his hometown until moving to Morrow County in 1994. He is survived by...

Benjamin  James Prawdzik

Benjamin James Prawdzik

Feb 18, 2023

Benjamin James Prawdzik unexpectedly passed away on February 18, 2023 at the age of 36 years old. Born on May 21, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio. Ben is survived by his father (Tim Prawdzik), Step Mother (Chelsea), and mother (Sandy). He is also survived by 3 siblings, a brother (Tim, Jr. “Joe”), and 2 sisters (Shannon) and (Wendy) along with...

Butch

Butch

Feb 17, 2023

Frank (Butch) Hoffer, 55, of Woodstock, Ohio passed away on February 17th, 2023.

He was born December 26th, 1967 in Urbana, Ohio, and was the son of the late Robert (Bob) Hoffer Sr. (Annette)and late Patsy Brugh.

Butch is survived by his daughter Samantha (Sami) Blosser; his sons Cody Hoffer and...

Jimmy Dean Angel

Jimmy Dean Angel

Feb 17, 2023

On the morning of February 17, 2023

Jimmy Dean Angel of Manchester, Ohio passed away at the age of 55.

Jimmy was born to Jimmy and Francis Angel in Cleveland Ohio, April 1967.

Jimmy found the love of his life and long term partner Michelle, February 14, 1993.

In...

Michael Ore Emerick

Michael Ore Emerick

Feb 17, 2023

Michael Ore Emerick, 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away of February 17, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Zeke and Elva Emerick. Mike was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother Larry Emerick and sister-in-law Bobbie Emerick of Wisconsin.

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Ruthie

Ruthie

Feb 16, 2023

Ruth Miriam "Ruthie" Heminger (née Carmer) of Belle Center passed away peacefully in her home on February 16, 2023.

Ruthie was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on June 17, 1943. She and her family moved to Belle Center where she attended high school, and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ruthie was...

Shirley Darlene King

Shirley Darlene King

Feb 15, 2023

Shirley Darlene King (née Clark) 
of Grove City passed away on February 15, 2023 at Doctors West Hospital.

Shirley was born on December 9, 1950 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1960, and graduated from West High School in 1968. After many years of hard work, she achieved her goal of obtaining her LPN license...

Brandon Lee Levisay

Brandon Lee Levisay

Feb 15, 2023

Brandon Lee Levisay

1994 - 2023

Brandon Lee Levisay, late of Morrow, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital. He was surrounded by his family, including his mother Melinda Oralene Levisay, father George Walter Levisay III, brother Michael Raymond Scott Kretzer, and brother George Walter Levisay IV. He was also...

Kerri Lynn Eaglen

Kerri Lynn Eaglen

Feb 13, 2023

Kerri Lynn Eaglen of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on February 13, 2023 at Twilight Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation after a long battle with septic shock and necratitus fasciitis.

Kerri was born on February 6, 1975 in Pontiac Michigan. Throughout her life, she cherished her role as Mama to her grandchildren, and took great joy in...

Mary Jane  Lyons

Mary Jane Lyons

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Jane Lyons, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 84

Mary Jane was born April 13, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Carl H. Weden and Hester A Cosier Weden.

Mary Jane met her husband William Earl Lyons in Fairfax, Virginia where she...

Patrick Lee Pipes

Patrick Lee Pipes

Feb 12, 2023

On Sunday February 12, 2023 Patrick Pipes passed away at his home. He was fifty-three years old. He is survived by his Fiancè Michelle Cox, His daughter Chantalee Pipes, His sister Johanna Pipes, along with many other extended family members and friends. He was loved and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Services will be...

Jacqueline Emch

Jacqueline Emch

Feb 11, 2023

It is with sadness the family of Jacqueline Emch announces her passing on February 11, at age 80, from cancer. Born October 31, 1942, to the late Edward Jasko and Elsie Schunn Jasko, Jackie grew up in Ohio and graduated from Magnificat High School in the Cleveland area in 1960. A graduate of Capital University, she was a licensed...

Patricia Happe

Patricia Happe

Feb 11, 2023

Patricia Happe passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 11, 2023. Patricia suffered a stroke in late October and was lovingly cared for at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.

Patricia was a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Home Economics. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, flower arranging, home decorating and crafts. Patricia also had a...

Alice Fay Manack

Alice Fay Manack

Feb 10, 2023

Alice Fay Bond, 95, was born July 31, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, died February 10, 2023, in Sunbury, Ohio. Alice Fay Bond married US Army Technical Sergeant William A. Manack in late 1940. They raised 2 children, Stephanie and Christopher, in Columbus, Ohio. William A. Manack died in May, 1995. Several years later,...

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