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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.

Pamela Lynn Sawyer

Pamela Lynn Sawyer

Nov 20, 2022

Pamela Lynn Sawyer, 66, of Newark, Ohio and Kingman, Arizona, passed away on Nov 20th, 2022.

She was born June 15th, 1956, in Newark, Ohio, the third daughter of 6 children to her parents, Samuel Sawyer of Newark, Ohio, and Naomi Vogelsong of Kingman, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by...

Dana E. Rahrig

Dana E. Rahrig

Nov 19, 2022

Dana, 60, of Bettsville, OH passed away on November 19, 2022. He was born to Melvin and Beverly Rahrig of Monroeville, OH July 22, 1962.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard Rahrig, Michael Rahrig, and Robert Rahrig.

Dana was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to...

Charles Alan Robitaille

Charles Alan Robitaille

Nov 18, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Robitaille, 62, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. God called him home to Heaven on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Chuck was born in Los Angeles and lived in Southern California most of his life. He held a successful career with Firestone that spanned from his teenage years throughout his entire...

James Walter Lacksonen

James Walter Lacksonen

Nov 18, 2022

James Walter Lacksonen, 86, of Columbus, OH passed away on Friday November 18, 2022.

He was born on October 17, 1936 to Matt and Naomi Lacksonen.

He is survived by his son Todd, as well as many other family members and friends.

No services will be taking...

Susan Inge Amateis

Susan Inge Amateis

Nov 17, 2022

On Thursday, November 17, Susan Inge Amateis, a beloved wife, mom and Mimi, passed away after a valiant fight with an aggressive soft tissue sarcoma. She was sixty-seven years old. Sue devoted her life to children, her very own, Megan and Carson and to her many children in the elementary classroom. She was a teacher in South Florida for...

Margie Kay Boyer

Margie Kay Boyer

Nov 12, 2022

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not into thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV)

Margie Kay Boyer, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022.

She leaves behind her daughter, son-in-law...

Kenneth Wayne Mckenzie

Kenneth Wayne Mckenzie

Nov 9, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Mckenzie, 54, of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday November 09, 2022.

He was born on December 31, 1967 to Melvin Mckenzie and Mary Silvius.

He is survived by his mother Mary, brother Kevin, and friend Brian, as well as many other family members and friends.

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Michael Ray Kirkpatrick

Michael Ray Kirkpatrick

Nov 7, 2022

Michael Ray Kirkpatrick, 62, of Columbus, OH passed away on Monday November 07, 2022.

He was born on June 05, 1960 to William and Martha Kirkpatrick.

He is survived by his children Kelly, Joy, and Christine, as well as many other family members and friends.

No services...

Bebe

Bebe

Nov 2, 2022

Leona "Bebe" Tracht, 60, of Columbus, OH, passed away on November 02, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Leona was born on 6/17/1962 to Herbert and Beverly Tracht in Galion, OH. After graduating from Galion High School in 1980, Leona worked for The Ohio Department of Taxation for 22 years. Leona was a passionate about...

Brian Glen Jones

Brian Glen Jones

Nov 2, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Attorney Brian Glen Jones, 41, a beloved

husband and father, passed away. Born to Michael and Marcia Jones, Brian

graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and attended the University of Akron

School of Law, and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2007.

That same...

Robert Dean Weaver

Robert Dean Weaver

Nov 2, 2022

Bob, Thank you for 22 years of love and friendship. A part of me left with you the morning you went home. You are the love of my life and I will be with you again when God calls me home. You were the most honest and hardworking man that I have ever met. You were always ready to...

Eric Van George

Eric Van George

Nov 1, 2022

Eric Van George, 57, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on 11/1/2022 of natural causes. Eric was a graduate of The Ohio State University. He was an avid photographer. Eric loved to read, particularly horror and fantasy books. He was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Eric enjoyed his job and co-workers at the Godman Guild. He...

Ann

Ann

Oct 31, 2022

Georgiane Plummer (Ann), 54, of Lima, OH; passed away on October 31, 2022.

Ann was born in Massillon, OH on December 11, 1967. Ann was married to John A. Plummer on July 28, 2001; they were happily married for 21 years.

Ann is survived by her husband John A. Plummer. Her...

Eric Lee Sims

Eric Lee Sims

Oct 31, 2022

Eric “Earl” Lee Sims, 50, of Philo, Ohio passed away October 31st 2022.

He was born May 17th 1972 in Zanesville, Ohio and was the son of the late William Lee Sims and Fairie Faye Farris Sims.

Eric was a light in the community. He was a graduate of Maysville High...

Mary L. Sanders

Mary L. Sanders

Oct 31, 2022

Mary Louise Sanders 68 of Columbus, Ohio went on to be with God on October 31, 2022. Mary was born July 3 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Peter Karter Jordan and Helen Louise McCoy. Mary is preceded in death by Daughters Laytonia Jones and Gladys Terry Sister’s Lilian Brown, Patricia (William) Johnson, Kathy McCoy, Uncle Luther McCoy,...

Richard Lee Butcher

Richard Lee Butcher

Oct 31, 2022

Richard Lee Butcher, age 59, recently of Cambridge, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home in Amsterdam, OH.

He was born in Streetsboro, Ohio on oct 8, 1963 to Betty J. (Jenkins) and the late Ernest R. Butcher. Richard served in the army for nearly 10 years. In his free time Richard...

Robert A.  Viviano

Robert A. Viviano

Oct 30, 2022

Robert (Bob) Anthony Viviano, 72, of Troy, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday October 30, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a short illness. Bob was born on June 7, 1950, to Anthony Viviano & Clara (Shaw) Gibson in Dayton, Ohio. He loved to fish, spend time with his family and his beloved dog Spike.

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Dianna Lynn Guisinger

Dianna Lynn Guisinger

Oct 30, 2022

Dianna Lynn (Knecht) Guisinger, 47, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away Sunday October 30,2022 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster Ohio.

She was born December 23,1974 to Roger Knecht and Marilyn Brown in Lancaster Ohio. Dianna remained in Lancaster Ohio and raised her daughter Rachel Knecht.

Dianna was proceeded in death by...

Karl  E. Kipp

Karl E. Kipp

Oct 30, 2022

Karl E. Kipp, 92, husband, father, grandfather (Grandpa Grumpy), and great-grandfather passed away peacefully October 30, 2022, at Otterbein Senior Life in New Albany, OH. Karl lived a long life, even with battling cancer numerous times. Through it all, his wife Emily was by his side urging him along for almost 64 years. Karl was born July 29, 1930,...

Shannan Hill

Shannan Hill

Oct 29, 2022

Shannan Hill, 43 of Columbus, Ohio was called home on October 29, 2022. Shannan loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a jokester and always the life of an event.

Shannan is proceeded in death by her life-long love Tony Turner of Columbus. Shannan's mother Beverly Borders of London and by her...

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