obituaries
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.
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...
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...
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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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
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
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
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...
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
...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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...