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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.

Virginia Jane Kramer

Virginia Jane Kramer

Jul 25, 2022

Virginia Jane Lowe Kramer, 67, of Lore City, OH passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Genesis Hospice in Zanesville, OH. Born September 14, 1954 in Mt. Sterling, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Lowe and the late Sarah McCracken Eller Lowe of Stanton, KY. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Mary...

Deanna Smith

Deanna Smith

Jul 23, 2022

Deanna “Dee” Smith of Columbus, OH, went to heaven on July 23,2022 at the age of 53. She was born on June 13,1969 at Maddison County Hospital and was the daughter of Darlene Burritt and Claude Borders. Deanna grew up in West Jefferson, OH and was the middle child to two other siblings. Every night in the summer they...

Frederick Lawrence Difrancisco

Frederick Lawrence Difrancisco

Jul 23, 2022

Frederick Lawrence Difrancisco was born on February 5, 1967. Frederick made his final transition on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton. Frederick was a kind, loving, humorous man. He lived each day like it was his last, finding new adventures to share with people close to him. Spreading kindness and educating the young people in his...

Muriel J. Compton

Muriel J. Compton

Jul 23, 2022

Muriel Jean (Blanton) Compton, 75, of Centerburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born to parents Carl Blanton and Marvine (McDonald) Blanton in Jackson, Ohio on May 18, 1947. She graduated from Big Walnut High School in 1966, despite a devastating car crash in which she lost her mother, and ended up hospitalized for several...

Marla Jayne Ross

Marla Jayne Ross

Jul 21, 2022

Marla Jayne Ross, 60, of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away on Thursday July 21, 2022 at Mount Carmel East. She was born on January 27, 1962 to William and Barbara Dingess. She is survived by her daughter Natasha Ross, as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.

Thomas E. Parker

Thomas E. Parker

Jul 20, 2022

Thomas “Tom” E. Parker Tom was born July 19, 1965 in Naples, FL to the late Eugene Parker and Patricia Ann (Mears) Parker. Tom was a man of few words and he never met a stranger. He was very hard working and would push himself about and beyond. Tom loved his family and adored his wife and step children....

James R. Addington

James R. Addington

Jul 19, 2022

James “Jim” Richard Addington, age 70, made his way home on July 19, 2022 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. James was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 19, 1952. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anna “Ann” Addington of Nelsonville, Ohio; a son, Robert “Wells” Addington (Megan Bowden) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; daughter, Lauren...

Julie A. Hood

Julie A. Hood

Jul 19, 2022

Julie Ann Hood, age 45, of Whitehall, OH, Sunrise August 19, 1976 and Sunset July 19, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Laura Hood and Jerry (Mary) Hood; brother, Tim (Tiffany) Hood; niece, Kristi Hood; nephew, Ryan (Abby) Hood; great nieces, Vanessa and Sophie; as well as numerous cousins. A celebration of life will be held at a...

Donald M. Kellett

Donald M. Kellett

Jul 19, 2022

Donald M. Kellett, age 87, of Newark, OH went to be with our Lord on July 19, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1935, in Blacklick, OH, now New Albany, OH, and was the son of John Robert Kellett, and Alma Lavada Franklin Kellett, now deceased. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Louise; grandaughter, Cheyenne...

Victoria Rhea Kise

Victoria Rhea Kise

Jul 18, 2022

Victoria Rhea Kise, 35, of Columbus, OH passed away at her home on Monday July 18, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1986 to Daniel Kise and Valencia Hathcock. She is survived by her partner Nick Reed, her grandmother Barbra Hathcock, and many other family members and friends.

Mary W. Sanders

Mary W. Sanders

Jul 18, 2022

Mary Wims Sanders, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Dublin, Ohio, at the age of 92. Mary was born on April 1st, 1930, in Franklin, Kentucky and grew up in Orlinda, TN. She spent most of her life in Atlanta, GA. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Wims and Winnie Davis...

Chester Green

Chester Green

Jul 17, 2022

Chester Lee Green, 60, of Heath, OH passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1961 to Cecil and Shirley Green. He is survived by his brother Kenneth (Nicole) Green; as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.

Jerry Leon Masiongale

Jerry Leon Masiongale

Jul 13, 2022

Jerry Leon Masiongale, 67, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away at his home on July 13th 2022. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Jessie and Louise Masiongale He is preceeded in death by his parents Jessie and Louise Masiongale, sister Debbie, and sister in law Linda. He was a member of Medway Baptist Church. He worked...

Tina R.  Crosswhite

Tina R. Crosswhite

Jul 10, 2022

Tina R. Crosswhite, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio went to Heaven on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born on May 18, 1964 in Washington Court House, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette Crosswhite. Tina was preceded in death by her sisters, Robbin Crosswhite and Jeanette Traynor; grandparents, Herbert and Paulie Crosswhite and Marion...

Chad Edward Clements

Chad Edward Clements

Jul 9, 2022

Chad Edward Clements, 50, of Kingston passed away on July 9, 2022. He was born July 12, 1971 to William and Edith Clements. He was preceded in death by his father, William, brother, David Clements and brother-in-law Butch Smith. Chad is survived by his mother Edith Clements, son, Daniel Jackson, daughter, Tara Fisher and his grandchildren, Gemini and Orion...

Daniel Dean Achor

Daniel Dean Achor

Jul 9, 2022

Daniel Dean Achor, age 78, died unexpectedly of Cancer on July 9, 2022 in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. Daniel is survived by his wife, Sandra Achor (Houston), his children, in order of age: Dana Huff (Achor) of Piqua, Ohio; Antoinette (Betty) Heuer (Achor), of Las Vegas, Nevada; Daniel R. Achor of West Mansfield,...

Marjory Anne Ward

Marjory Anne Ward

Jul 9, 2022

Marjory Ward, 77, passed away July 9, 2022 at home in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her “Favorite Dog”, husband David Ward; mother, Lucille Mossburg; and Seven siblings. She is survived by her “Bird”, Children, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She finally made it to her “Happy Place” with our father. “Our...

Patricia A. Hairston

Patricia A. Hairston

Jul 7, 2022

Patricia Ann Hairston, 72, of Columbus, Ohio went to heaven on July 7th, 2022 and was the daughter of Mildred Hairston and Kenneth Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harrison T. Burroughs; and sister, Gloria J. Hairston. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and she will be greatly missed. She is survived...

Kimberly D. Simpkins

Kimberly D. Simpkins

Jul 5, 2022

Kimberly Dawn Simpkins, 55, of Mason, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Kimberly was the youngest daughter of Lee Roy Simpkins Sr. and Beulah (Mickie) Rose. She was a 1984 graduate of Wahama High School. Kimberly had in recent years allowed the Lord back into her heart and her...

William Oster Friend

William Oster Friend

Jul 5, 2022

William Oster Friend of Delaware, Ohio passed away on July 5, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late William John Friend and Stella Corrine (Oster) Friend. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen (Beach) Friend, and three children Kristen Lee Skeens (David), William John Friend...

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