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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.

Joseph Charles Beck Jr.

Joseph Charles Beck Jr.

Apr 16, 2025

Joseph Charles Beck Jr., age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born March 2, 1963 in Massachusetts, the son of Joseph Charles Beck Sr. and Dorothy Chalmers Beck Chimenti. He served in the United States Air Force and especially enjoyed his service time in Germany.

Joseph loved his Seattle sports teams. He has loved the Seattle Seahawks since...

Patrick Allen Rodgers

Patrick Allen Rodgers

Apr 16, 2025

Patrick Allen Rodgers passed away on April 16, 2025, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 69. Born on August 9, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the child of Elizabeth J. Shay and Joseph W. Rodgers.

Patrick was known for his enthusiasm for baseball—a lifelong passion that brought him joy and connection throughout the years.

Remembered by his siblings, Joseph Rodgers...

Patricia Ann Greiner

Patricia Ann Greiner

Apr 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Greiner, nee Gibson, age 85, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 17th, 1939, to Iva and Howard Harland Gibson. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and dear sister Nanette (John) Holt and nephew John-John Holt. She was also predeceased by former...

Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson

Apr 14, 2025

Mary Thompson, 87, of Newark, Ohio passed away on April 12, 2025. 

She was born on November 29, 1937. She was the daughter of the late John and Glenda Davis. 

Mary enjoyed spending time talking with friends and loved ones. She will be greatly missed. 

She is survived by her children Scott (Athena) Thompson, Kathy Stables, Mike Coates, Brian Coates, and Greg Webber...

Rachelle L. Robinson

Rachelle L. Robinson

Apr 12, 2025

Rachelle L. Robinson, age 60, passed away on April 12, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1964 in Columbus, OH to the late Elza and Rosalie (Kaisor) Robinson. 

She is survived by two sons, a brother, and many other dear friends and family.

Arrangements entrusted to Leaf Cremation of Ohio.

Bette McNeal

Bette McNeal

Apr 10, 2025

Bette NcNeal passed away Thursday, April 10th at home surrounded by loved ones.

Bette was born November 7, 1922 to Spencer and Fern (Keiffer) Cole. She lived her entire life in Groveport, Ohio. Growing up, she loved riding and caring for her horses. She grew up farming and graduated from Groveport Madison School. She later worked at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus,...

William Bruder

William Bruder

Apr 8, 2025

William (Bill) Bruder, aged 76 of Cambridge, OH. passed away on April 8th, 2025.

Bill was born in Canton, OH. January 19th, 1949 to parents George and Mary Alice Bruder.

Bill is survived by wife Cheryl, sister Barbara, and sons Jason, Michael and James.

Bill was an Army Veteran, and avid outdoorsman. Bill’s later years were filled with frequent fishing trips, and artifact...

Frances Patti McCleary

Frances Patti McCleary

Apr 8, 2025

Frances Patti (Pat) McCleary, 94, of Gahanna, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on April 8,2025. She was born July 12,1930 in Columbus, Ohio to Frank and Clara Murray. Preceding her in death are her husband John Steele McCleary, grandson James Wilburt McCleary, and her siblings Charles Rowland, Marybelle Current, Maybelle Wyman and Wilton Rowland.

Her children Mark McCleary (K-Ann),...

Gerald E. Lee

Gerald E. Lee

Apr 7, 2025

Gerald E Lee, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. Born October 21, 1928, to Elias (Doc) and Evelyn Lee. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Annette (Tony), children Malinda Battaglia, and Patrick (Becky) Lee, brother Lynden D Lee, 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A veteran of the...

Scott Ayers

Scott Ayers

Apr 5, 2025

Scott Anthony Ayers, age 50, of Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 5th, 1974, in Delaware, Ohio, to Carl T. Ayers and Alice E. (Welch) Phillips and graduated from Rutherford B. Hayes High School in 1993.

Scott is preceded in death by his wife, Kristy Lynn Ayers; his father, Carl; and...

Sonya Howard

Sonya Howard

Apr 4, 2025

Sonya Q. Howard, age 66 of Springfield Ohio, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. Sonya was born February 28, 1959.

Alan Michael Deitch

Alan Michael Deitch

Apr 3, 2025

After 77 years of going through life with one foot firmly planted in insanity and the other precariously perched on a banana peel, Alan Michael Deitch passed peacefully on April 3, 2025. Alan was born in Philadelphia on October 7, 1947, to Bernard “Bernie” Deitch and Betty (Mash) Deitch.

By all accounts, Alan grew up in a loving, traditional, kosher home,...

Mary Gress

Mary Gress

Apr 3, 2025

Mary Florence Honabarger Gress was called to her eternal home on April 3, 2025. She was born in Bakersville, Ohio on September 25, 1945 to the late Edward L. Honabarger and Lavena P. (Levengood) Honabarger. She graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1963. On January 31, 1964 she married David John Gress. Mary owned and operated the Fashionette Beauty...

Terrelle Harp

Terrelle Harp

Apr 2, 2025

Terrelle Harp 61, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Terrelle was born to William and Shirley Harp on January 21, 1964 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is preceded in death by both parents, William and Shirley Harp, brother, Gary Harp, brother, Thor Harp, sister, Tonette Harp, and son, Curtis Ward.

Survivors include wife, Delreatha Ward, daughters and sons: Scherae Ward,...

Martin John Anderson Jr.

Martin John Anderson Jr.

Apr 2, 2025

Marty passed away peacefully at home in Westerville, OH at the age of 65. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. From an early age Marty developed a passion for all things motorsports. Throughout his life he raced and built everything from go-karts and cars to motorcycles. After his schooling he attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and worked with his...

Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr.

Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr.

Apr 1, 2025

Daaron Ray Phillippi Sr. 51 of Caledonia, Oh passed away on April 1st 2025. He was born on December 23rd 1973 to his father (deceased) and mother Jeannie Phillippi Moore. Daaron was proceeded in death by his father, step-father Beverage Moore Jr. And his oldest son Daaron Ray Phillippi Jr. (DJ). 

Daaron loved Crappie fishing, gardening, cooking/grilling and hunting. He will...

Louis Daniel Smith

Louis Daniel Smith

Mar 30, 2025

Louis Daniel Smith, known to his friends and family as Lou, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 82 in West Liberty, Ohio. Lou was born on August 25, 1942 in Laurens, South Carolina, to Josephine (Moore) and Homer Smith. From an early age, Lou exhibited a vibrant personality, characterized by his outgoing nature and a...

Francis J Jewell

Francis J Jewell

Mar 29, 2025

Francis Junior Jewell (87) Red Haw, Ohio, passed away from heart issues on his way to the hospital Saturday, March 29,2025. He was born on February 14, 1938, to Luzetta Mae (Smith) and Adam Cyrus Jewell. He attended Greenwich schools. He loved racing stock cars in his younger years. He was a mechanic and truck driver for most of his...

Sharon Wince

Sharon Wince

Mar 28, 2025

Sharon Wince, born March 16, 1934, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 91. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Sharon lived a life full of creativity, kindness, and quiet strength.

She is survived by her beloved daughters Esther Wince(Lon Lawyer), Cassie D’Aula, and Andrea Wince-Wiseman(Mike), along with a large and loving family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Molly Agnes Stiles

Molly Agnes Stiles

Mar 28, 2025

Molly Agnes Stiles (04/07/1964 - 03/28/2025)



We are heartbroken to share that Molly Agnes Stiles, 60, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2025, in West Liberty while receiving hospice care at Green Hills.



Born on April 7, 1964, to Ruth Ann Riebel-Stiles and Robert William Stiles, Molly was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of everyone around her. Molly...

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