Columbus, OH Obituaries

Mary Viola Vanest (nee Darst), aged 94, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 8, 1932, in Cheshire, Ohio, she lived a long, mean...

Guy Ray French passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 16, 1939, Guy Ray French was a resident of Zanesville, Ohio.

Corazon “Cory” Dones Lamorena, 84, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Lamorena; her parents, Amanda Malabanan and Valentin V. ...

Alyce Lorraine Casper Andrus passed away peacefully the evening of May 10, 2026 at the age of 99 in the gracious care of Wesley Glen Hospice and loving friends. She was born on June 13, 1926. Alyce is...

Adrienne M Headley passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 45. Adrienne was a resident of Columbus, Ohio.

Sue C Loving passed on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85; born May 12, 1940, Sue was a resident of Springfield, Ohio.

James Davis Edwards (72) – eternal optimist, forever coach, and connector of people - passed away on May 8, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in Upper Arlington, Ohio, ...

Mark B. Fitzcharles, age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Mark was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the son of David and Veronica Fitzcharl...

Shirley Theresa Kirkland, age 79, of Reynoldsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Born on July 8, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, Shirley was the ...

Laurie Ann Lassel passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on July 22, 1954, in Ludlow, MA, Laurie Ann Lassel was a resident of Blacklick, Ohio.

Joshua “Josh” Raymond Koetz, age 37, passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio to John W. and Mary E. (Libby)) Koetz. Josh was a 2007 graduate of Bexley High School ...

Archie William Stanley, Jr., aka “Pop Pop,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 7, 2026, next to his beloved wife Judy. Archie was born at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Ohio, on...

Emma Hope Kirk, a precious angel to her parents, Kristen and Dan, has passed away on May 2, 2026. Emma will be remembered during services on Thursday, May 14th, 12 Noon at Schoedinger Northwest, fam...

James Richard Acomb II passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 79, having been born on October 10, 1946, and residing in Westerville, Ohio.

Cynthia Jean Prophater, age 71, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, surrounded by all of her children after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer following her diagnosis in August of 2024. Bo...

Jessee Aaron Artrip, age 55, of Galloway, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2026. He was born on Jan. 4, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jessee and Evelene Artrip. He joins in death his parents and brothe...

Dayton, Ohio – Thomas Glenn Thornton, MD, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on May 6, 2026. He was born in Dayton on April 21, 1943. He attended ...

Martin Donald Lieb Jr. passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 18, 1945, in Marion, Ohio, he was a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. A more complete obituary will be uploaded to the website,...

Alta Louise Lindberg, age 76, of Dublin, Ohio passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on Oct. 16, 1949 in Dillion, MT to the late Tracy P. and Erma Scrimsher Sr. She joins in death her parents; sibli...

Dolly Parker, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Country View of Sunbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 30, 1948, and lived a life marked by faith, independence...

Carole Nyleaptha Brown passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on March 9, 1936, Carole resided in Hilliard, Ohio.

Helen Farrar Sunrise: September 9, 1934 Sunset: May 2, 2026 Last in her generation, Helen Farrar, went home on May 2,2026. She was a fierce advocate for all her children, who all attended college....

Betty (Brown) Lyle, a resident of Powell, Ohio, passed away May 2, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on March 4, 1935, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, George and Helen (Adsit) Br...

Margaret Leahy Dickson, age 80, passed away May 3, 2026 at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born February 2, 1946, in Andover, New York, the fifth child of the late Dr Howard and Lila Leahy. Marga...

Paul Anthony Thompson, known to many as PT, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026, with family by his side. He was welcomed to his heavenly home by his parents, Marian and John Thompson, brother...

Betty Blouin, age 84, of Groveport, Ohio passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1941 to the Rufus and Lucy Hall. Betty was a financial specialist who worked with government for many ...

Ruth Ann Criner, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving grandchildren. She was born on October 14, 1937, in Gallia County, Ohio, one of eight children to ...

Frances “Frankie” Louise Swickard-Rinehart, age 96, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. Frankie was born September 27, 1929, in Dayton, OH to the late Homer and Martha Price. Frankie is survived by ...

Janet Corrine Atwood Burke, April 13, 1930 - May 1, 2026. A member of the Greatest Generation, devoted wife and beloved mother has passed away at her home, surrounded by family, at the age of 96 after...

Paul S. Morton, MD, age 90, passed away at his home on April 30, 2026, after a two-year battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. He was born in Freeport, Ohio in 1935, attended Freeport schools, and we...

Barbara Ann Markle was born 11/17/1934 to Mildred Brinker Herner Kuss and Harvey Burton Kuss in Elyria, OH. She graduated from Elyria high school class of 1952. She was in band and played the clarinet...

Beverly Sue Ford (Lott), born June 25th, 1945, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and...

Phoebe Ann Kuskowski, age 88 of Lebanon, passed away at her residence on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Austin Kuskowski; parents, Jo...

Bonnie L. Akers, age 72, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Bonnie was born on August 6, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Wilma Jean (Manning) and Ear...

John Burkey, age 87, passed away on April 25, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones in Alexandria, Ohio. Born March 15, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, John was the son of the late Lawrence and Vergie (Snouffer...

Our beloved Sean Adamcak Dunkel passed away April 25, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on May 12,1993 and was raised in Columbus Ohio. His passing was sudden and devastating to all who knew an...

Dr. John Norman Vrtiska, lovingly known as “Dr. V,” “Dr. John,” and most cherished as “Papa,” passed away on April 25, 2026, in Blacklick, Ohio, at the age of 77. Born in Beatrice, Nebraska, he moved ...

Eric A, Edwards, age 62, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. Eric was born September 17, 1963, in Columbus, OH. Eric is survived by loving wife, Kathleen Edwards, daughter, Erica Edwards, step da...

Marcie Smink passed on March 27, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on July 18, 1964, Marcie lived in Hilliard, Ohio.

John Walker Harris II, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2026. He shared a lifelong love story with his wife, Joyce S. Harris, whom he met at church in the sixth grade. They were married...

Katie Mae Pate-Burrough was born on September 20, 1935, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Janie and Frank Pate. She departed this life surrounded by love, and leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience,...

Dr. Paul Alan Laughlin, 80, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, stepfather, grandfather to five grandchildren, and frien...

Roberta J. Flaugher, age 90, formerly of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oc...

Rosemary Solomon, 96, of Columbus, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born in Pickaway County, Ohio on August 15, 1929, to the late Thomas and Eva (Starkey) Noble. In addition to her parents, she ...

Janyce Louise Dodson, beloved daughter of George Dodson and Blanche Dodson passed away April 22, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1942 in Columbus, OH. While Jaynce did not have any siblings or child...

Barbara Zemer Golan, age 99, died at her home at Friendship Village of Dublin, Ohio, on April 21, 2026. Beloved wife of Frederick Joseph Golan, devoted mother of six, loving grandmother of twelve and...

Our Beloved Ruth Ann (Tibbs) Rankey, passed away April 17, 2026. Born in Betsy Layne, Ky. April 12, 1934 to the late Luther & Earlene (Gilliam) Tibbs. She was a long-time member of the Church of Chris...

Odus Roy Burggraf, known to family and friends as “Odie,” passed away Sunday, 19 April 2026, after a life defined by intellectual rigor, curiosity, and a deep commitment to his field, his students, an...

Duane Ernest Baggerly passed on April 18, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 25, 1940, Duane lived in Columbus, Ohio.

Benjamin B. Reeves, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. He was formerly of Columbus, Ohio. Benjamin was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church in Gr...