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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.
Sharon Marie Hillyer
Dec 2, 2022
Sharon Marie Hillyer, 81 of Logan, passed away December 2, 2022 at The Embassy of Logan.
Born March 14, 1941 in Hocking county, New Straistville, she was the daughter of Cecil Thomas Chaffin and Florence Pearlene Hull.
Sharon retired from TI Automotive in 2003.
Sharon loved to...
Linda A. Pfeifer
Dec 1, 2022
Linda A Pfeifer, 75 of Thornville Ohio passed away on December 1, 2022 she was born in Columbus Ohio April 25, 1947 to the late Lawrence F Pfeifer and Kathleen (Carroll) Pfeifer she was also preceded in death by her brother Lawrence M Pfeifer she is survived by three brothers, Steven Pfeifer of Augusta Georgia, Dana Pfeifer of
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John L Shallenberger
Nov 30, 2022
John L Shallenberger (just the L; his mother refused to give him the traditional family name of Leroy) died of cardiac arrest on November 30, 2022.
John was born and immediately dubbed “the baby” to Orvil and Betty Shallenberger on October 4, 1963. Growing up with three older sisters, he might have learned to be...
Lynn T. Malkus
Nov 30, 2022
Lynn T. Malkus, 81, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on November 30th, 2022.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 26th, 1941 and was the first son of Tom and Thelma Malkus.
Lynn graduated from Garfield Heights High School and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He...
Michael "Farmer" Thompson
Nov 30, 2022
Michael “Farmer” Thompson of Logan, Ohio passed away after an extended battle with diabetes complications on November 30, 2022 at the age of 57.
Born July 9, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Michael was quickly given the nickname “Farmer” by his mother, Bonnie Johnston, due to his rather large newborn size. Rarely called Michael thereafter, Farmer...
Donna M. Stevens
Nov 30, 2022
Donna M Stevens, at the age of 72, passed away on November 30th, 2022.
She was born in July of 1950 in Columbus, Ohio and was daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Sockwell.
Donna did not consider being deaf a handicap. She detested the term, “Deaf & Dumb,” and proved...
David Bogart
Nov 29, 2022
David Bogart of Columbus, OH June 23, 1958 - November 29, 2022.
He was born in Suffern, NY the son of the late George and Caroline Bogart.
He was also preceded in death by his brother George and his beloved dog babygurl.
He is survived by his...
Linda Wehrle
Nov 28, 2022
Linda Wehrle, 64 of Lancaster Ohio passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 in her home surrounded by many family members and close friends. Linda was born on May 23rd, 1958 in Delaware, Ohio to Frank and Audrey Joan (Arnold) Wehrle.
Linda attended Saint Mary's Elementary and Lancaster High School.
Linda was a local bartender...
Jerry Izor
Nov 25, 2022
On November 25th, 2022, Gerald Louis Izor (Jerry) was ushered into the loving arms of his Father. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a friend to every soul he met. All people had value in Jerry’s eyes, and he fulfilled his lifelong calling as a counselor by listening with his whole heart to those in need....
Christopher Joseph Freeman
Nov 25, 2022
Christopher Joseph Freeman, age 42, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 21, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio. Chris graduated in 1998 from Olentangy High School, Lewis Center, Ohio, and briefly attended Worthington Kilbourne High School, Columbus, Ohio. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business...
Laurel Elizabeth Kunkler
Nov 21, 2022
Laurel went to heaven on November 21, 2022 due to cancer.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Jo Brown and her brother Scott Brown.
Laurel was married for 33 years to husband David Paul Kunkler.
Laurel loved Florida beaches and her 3...
Frances Donna Mcgee
Nov 21, 2022
Frances Donna McGee, 96, passed on November 21, 2022. She was born to Garland and Nellie Wooden in Akron, OH on August 9, 1926.
She married Michael McGee in 1963 and together they raised three children, Cathy Wooden, Bobbi (Chris) Russell and Michelle (Tod) McGee-Moore. She is survived by seven grandchildren. Daniel (Nikki) Carsey, David...
Wayne Lee Rogers
Nov 20, 2022
Wayne Lee Rogers (69) Of Marysville passed Nov. 20, 2022. Wayne leaves behind his wife of 52 years (Sharon), their two sons Wayne Jr. (Amy), Troy (Danielle), his fur buddy Annie, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wayne worked many jobs but his last two were his favorite of them all. He was a mechanic at the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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