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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.

Walter Chet Howard

Walter Chet Howard

Dec 23, 2022

Walter “Chet” Howard, 81, born in Saylersville, Kentucky in 1941 to Lottie Gamble and Young Howard, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2022.

Walter met Wanda in 1959. They married and had four children: Glen, Cheryl, Sheila (Dee), and Jody. Walter had his own contracting business in Marion for 40 years. He...

Albert W. Starner Jr.

Albert W. Starner Jr.

Dec 23, 2022

Albert W. Starner, Jr. (86) passed away quietly on December 22, 2022. Born January 7, 1936 to Albert W. and Gladys (Blagg) Starner. Preceded in death by sister Joann, Shirley (Robert) Swartzlander, brothers Thomas (Theresa) and Robert L. (Gracie) Starner. Survived by brothers Ronald (Sharon), Donald (Denise), and Larry (Sue) Starner and sister Norma Morrow.

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Michelle Lynn Keplar

Michelle Lynn Keplar

Dec 21, 2022

Michelle Lynn Keplar, 54, of Columbus,Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Deborah Brown and Richard Cooperider. She was a graduate of Olentangy High School.

She is survived by her Mother, Deborah Brown, Sister, Kim Cooperider, Husband, Matt Keplar, Children, Megan, Steven, and Kyle. Several Aunts,...

Douglas Andrew Fogle

Douglas Andrew Fogle

Dec 20, 2022

Douglas Andrew Fogle Born June 1st 1972 Passed on December 20,2022

The son of David Fogle and Maye Bell. Douglas is survived by his two children Maranda and Andrew Fogle.

Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams

Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams

Dec 15, 2022

Frances Yvonne (Renforth)Williams of Dublin, Ohio went home to Heaven on December 15, 2022. She was born August 1, 1937 to Rose Elizabeth (Janeshek) Renforth in Mansfield, OH.

She was preceded in death by her dear mother, her beloved husband, Robert "Whip" Williams, her sister Marianne, brothers Samuel, Howard, Frank and William; her daughter and...

Joanie Cathleen Haskell

Joanie Cathleen Haskell

Dec 14, 2022

Joanie Cathleen Haskell, 49, of Blacklick, Ohio, passed from our world unexpectedly, December 14 at her home. Joanie was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Beech Grove Indiana. She was a proud graduate of Greenwood Community High School and Ball State University.

Joanie was born to Anna (Friedman) and James Haskell Sr. on...

Alan

Alan

Dec 13, 2022

David A. Scott (a.k.a Alan), 71, of Medina, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 16, 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was unselfishly raised by his mother, Eleanor (Scott) Holder. Alan opted not to graduate high school and instead opted to work to assist his mother...

Sharon  Kay Hicks

Sharon Kay Hicks

Dec 11, 2022

Sharon Kay Hicks, born December 30, 1949, of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She wholeheartedly loved her family. She enjoyed sewing, bird watching, camping, auctions, meeting with her Red Hat group, and spending time with her family and friends. Sharon collected tea cups and Hull pottery....

Bruce Myers

Bruce Myers

Dec 8, 2022

Bruce Myers, 68 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022.

He is preceded in death by brother Gary, sister Mimi, father Jim, and the love of his life Alice Casey. He is survived by his loving mother Hazel, sister Amy, and nieces & nephew Grace (Chris), Emily, Shayna, James, aunt and cousins....

Carrie B. Adams

Carrie B. Adams

Dec 8, 2022

Carrie B. Adams born June 16 ,1970 pass away at grant  hospital December 8,2022.Proceeded in death by her grandparents Raymond and Freda Clark, Rachal Fultz, Christopher Raines.

She survived by  her mother Linda Smith , Husband Bill Longo, Daughter Mischa ( Cory Pearson), Sister Debbie Hall , Freda ( Michael Raines), Ray (Keith Bailous) ,...

Pamela Sue Young

Pamela Sue Young

Dec 8, 2022

Pamela Sue Young, 65, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away December 8, 2022. She was born September 7, 1957, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of William and Anne Marie Parsley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Parsley. Pamela leaves behind her loving husband, Charles Young; her daughters, Tia (Reda) Doss and Monica Young; Five...

Jessica Young

Jessica Young

Dec 7, 2022

Jessica Young, 35, of Delaware, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 7th 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Jess was born September 29th, 1987, in Marion, Ohio. She was a life long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was the daughter of Susan McEldowney and...

Rebecca Jean Zornes

Rebecca Jean Zornes

Dec 7, 2022

Rebecca Jean Zornes was born August 16, 1976 and passed away December 7, 2022.

Rebecca is proceeded in death by her Brother-In-Law, Christopher Michael Robinson; her Niece, Jayden Zornes; Grandpa, Kenneth Zornes Sr.; Grandma, Delores Manning; a couple uncles and aunts. Rebecca is also survived by her three children Zachary Wells, Joshua Zornes, And Skyler Zornes. She...

Charles James Rotkis

Charles James Rotkis

Dec 7, 2022

Charles James Rotkis died on December 7, 2022, at his home in Lancaster, Ohio. He was 83 years old. Born on May 18, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Charles and Susan Rotkis. He spent his summers as a child in East Tennessee. He attended St George Catholic School and De La Salle Catholic High School. He...

Billy Jack Shears

Billy Jack Shears

Dec 6, 2022

Billy Jack Shears age 45, of Kenton Ohio, Passed away on Dec. 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Henry Shears and Ardella Faye Shears also brother Frankie Lee Shears. Survived by his brother James Eugene Shears (Jackie) Niece Tiffany and Gabrielle, Nephew James, great niece and nephews.

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Kathleen Emler

Kathleen Emler

Dec 6, 2022

Kathleen Emler, 65, of Mount Vernon, Ohio died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by family who loved her dearly.

Kathy was born May 8, 1957, the daughter of Richard and Reva Armbruster. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972. She enjoyed teaching others about the Bible and sharing her...

Lisa Anne Markley

Lisa Anne Markley

Dec 5, 2022

Lisa Anne Markley, 52, passed away on Monday December 05, 2022.

She was born March 11, 1970 in Bucyrus, OH to mother Rosalie Fay Pifer (Will Pifer) and father Raymond Lee Boutwell.

She is survived by Veronica Markley daughter, Jacob Markley son, Lydia Mcdonald, grand daughter. Lorri (Roger) Lowdermilk sister, Ken...

Dawna Herb

Dawna Herb

Dec 5, 2022

Dawna Herb (Will) of Sugar Grove passed away surrounded by her family on Monday December 5th, 2022. Born to Dawna Will (Robey) and Gary Will on January 21st, 1966.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother Gary Will along with many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her siblings Aaron...

Kenneth Robert Allen

Kenneth Robert Allen

Dec 3, 2022

Kenneth (Ken) Allen 80, of Mansfield Ohio passed away on December 3, 2022 after a long fight with AML.

Ken served in the US Airforce for six years as an airplane mechanic. He retired from Design Metal Products Mansfield Ohio, as an Industrial Maintenance man. He loved fishing, boating, camping and spent his free time...

Kenneth Sims

Kenneth Sims

Dec 2, 2022

Kenneth (Kenny) Sims, 57, of Glenford, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 12:45 AM in his home.

He was born April 9, 1965 in Zanesville to Billy Ray Sims and OnaBelle Sims (Maze).

He remarried the love of his life Jill on November...

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