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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.

Margaret Ann Sprankel

Margaret Ann Sprankel

Jan 3, 2022

Margaret (Mitzi) Ann Sprankel, 75, of Pickerington, OH, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2022, after an extended illness. Mitzi was born on May 12, 1946, to Lyle Joseph (Pete) Sprankel and Leah Winifred (Old) Sprankel in Sandusky, OH. Growing up Mitzi resided in Huron, and graduated from Huron High School in 1964. Mitzi retired in 1998 after years...

Ralph Acree

Ralph Acree

Jan 3, 2022

Ralph H. Acree passed away on January 03, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1935 to Ernie and Janie Acree in Widen, West Virginia. If you would like to share a memory of Ralph or offer a message of condolence for his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.

Denver Boyd Seymour

Denver Boyd Seymour

Jan 3, 2022

Denver Boyd Seymour passed away on January 03, 2022 in Thornville, Ohio. He was born on May 04, 1959 to Denver and Anna Seymour in Lancaster, Ohio. If you would like to share a memory of Denver or offer a message of condolence for his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.

Diane Irene Forsyth

Diane Irene Forsyth

Jan 3, 2022

Diane Irene Maier Forsyth, 67, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2022 in Lancaster Ohio. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30am Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Faith Memorial Church - 2610 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130. Diane was born in Columbus Ohio to Aloysius J. Maier and Patricia Ann Maier on January 1,...

Juanita Messer

Juanita Messer

Jan 2, 2022

Juanita “Nita” Messer (Styers), 91, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2022. She was born November 14, 1930, in Clemmens, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Hubert Styers and Bernice Webb (Woods). She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Raymond A. Messer. Nita worked as a nurse’s aide...

Kathryn Neubauer

Kathryn Neubauer

Jan 1, 2022

Kathryn Diann Neubauer, 70, of Pickerington, OH passed away on Saturday, January 01, 2022 at Grant Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1951 to James and Dorothy Bush. She is survived by her loving husband Bob, and sons Timothy, Douglas, Brian; as well as many other family and friends. No services will be taking place at this...

Michael S. Knapp

Michael S. Knapp

Jan 1, 2022

Michael S. Knapp, age 71, of Pickerington, OH, passed away surrounded by his family on January 1, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Donald and Gloria Knapp (Schenz). Mike graduated from Deer Park High School in 1969 and completed two years of college at the University of Cincinnati. He served...

David Patton Kappes

David Patton Kappes

Jan 1, 2022

David Patton Kappes, 81, of Clarksville, Ohio, died Saturday night in a hospital in Wilmington, Ohio, after a short battle with Covid-19. He was a former resident of Hitchins, Ky. Born Sept. 11, 1940, in Grayson, Ky., he was the son of the late Robert G. and Geneva R. Kappes of Hitchins. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; a...

Sandra Kay Imler

Sandra Kay Imler

Jan 1, 2022

Sandra Kay Imler passed away on January 01, 2022 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on September 19, 1949 to Herman and Maddie Mathias in Sugar Grove, Ohio. If you would like to share a memory of Sandra or offer a message of condolence for her family, please visit her Tribute Wall.

Melisse Strauch

Melisse Strauch

Dec 31, 2021

Melisse (Kuehner) Strauch, age 90, of Pickerington, OH went to heaven to join her husband and family on 12/31/2021. She was born 3/11/1931 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of Kenneth and Pearl (Beard) Kuehner. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry Strauch and brother Kenneth Kuehner Jr. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Capital...

Vicki Freize

Vicki Freize

Dec 28, 2021

Vicki LaVonne Freize, 55, of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born on August 08, 1966 to John and Donna Gardineer. She is survived by her children Kristi, Brandi, and Zachary; as well as many other family and friends.

James K. Gregory

James K. Gregory

Dec 26, 2021

James Keith Gregory, 75, of Lancaster, OH passed away at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born on October 03, 1946 to Dwight and Anna Gregory. He is survived by his wife Donna, sons Jamie and Jeffrey, and many other family and friends.

Theresa Ann Robinson

Theresa Ann Robinson

Dec 25, 2021

Theresa Ann Robinson was born on May 9th 1945 in Albany, New York. Theresa passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 25th, 2021. Theresa is preceded in death by her mother Sarah Anthony, father Tony Scarabino, her brothers Petey, Donnie Wayne, and David, her sister Lynn, and her husband Garland. Theresa is survived by...

Alice Louise Johnson

Alice Louise Johnson

Dec 25, 2021

Alice Louise Johnson, 97, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 25th, 2021. She was born on August 28th, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles H. Frieze and Ethel Loraine Frieze. She was preceded in death by husband Homer Johnson and sons Lawrence (Larry) Johnson and William (Bill) Johnson. Alice worked at the...

Deborah Lynn Lyman

Deborah Lynn Lyman

Dec 24, 2021

Deborah Lynn Lyman was born February 25, 1962 and died December 24, 2021. She is survived by her partner of 27 years, Emily Jolley; 5 children, Nathan Deem, Amber Deem, Danny Lyman, Michelle Stevens and Chance Jolley; and many grandkids. She had a long 6 year battle with cancer.

Thor Bjorn Roklund

Thor Bjorn Roklund

Dec 24, 2021

Thor B. Roklund a.k.a. Timothy Ryan Heckman of Mount Gilead Ohio passed away December 24, 2021. He was born April 6, 1967 to his parents Thomas W. and Evonadelle M. Heckman who proceeded him in death. He was a graduate of Northmor High School, Galion Ohio, class of 1985. He was employed by American Freight and Furniture, Delaware Ohio...

Tim R. Johnson

Tim R. Johnson

Dec 23, 2021

Timothy Richard Johnson passed from this world into the arms of his Heavenly Father on December 23rd, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Memorial Hospital in Columbus Ohio. Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Louise Johnson, Sr. of Cumberland Ohio, infant brother, Tommy Johnson, Earl Johnson Jr. of Woodsfield, Ohio, Mark Johnson of Newcomerstown, Ohio and sister,...

Bennie Pender Jr

Bennie Pender Jr

Dec 22, 2021

Bennie Gray Pender Jr, 55, of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1966 to Bennie Sr and Jean Pender. He is survived by his sister Bennetta; his brother Henrique; as well as many other family members and friends. No services will be taking place at this time.

Daniel Long

Daniel Long

Dec 22, 2021

Daniel Richard Long, 62 of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away December 22,2021. He was born on 7/07/1959 , in Wintersville, OH. He is survived by son, Aaron Dale Calbraith Long, daughter Heather Melissa Long, granddaughter Stella Melissa Downey , brother Dean Long and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Janet Long, brother Dale Long and...

John Sobarnia

John Sobarnia

Dec 18, 2021

John Sobarnia, 70 years old, passed away Dec.18, 2021 in his apartment in Columbus Ohio. He was the son of Marion and Genevieve (both deceased), brother of Rosemarie DeFabbo, Janet Gallagher (Jim), Robert, and Al (Adriana). He also was an uncle. He grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Rhodes High School before serving in the army in Germany...

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