Columbus, OH Obituaries

Norma Mathews Wilhelm died on July 14, 2026 in Dublin, Ohio. She was born on May 15, 1931 in Springfield, Illinois to Esther Fenton Mathews and Harry Herschel Mathews. She grew up in Greenview, Illino...

Harry Phuchuu Nguyen passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on January 22, 1948, and residing in San Jose, California.

Gilbert Marquis passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on July 13, 1931, and residing in Columbus, Ohio.

Althea Rose Orrego passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on December 3, 1951, in Fayetteville, Althea lived in Columbus, Ohio.

John Earl Budnick of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on July 10, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Carl W. and Sarah L. (McDaniel) Budnick. John joins his mother in death along with...

Dorothy Mae Tanner passed on July 10, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on January 18, 1956, in San Antonio, TX, Dorothy lived in Columbus, Ohio.

Ralph E. Hazelbaker, 12-7-1927 to 7-12-2026, of Naples, FL, and Columbus, OH, died peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by family, on the land he cherished. Ralph’s was a five-fold legacy: fami...

Coombs, William Dale, P.E., Hilliard, Ohio, died July 11, 2026. Bill was born April 15, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late William Jennings Bryan and Olive Smith Coombs. Preceded in death by...

On July 11th 2026, growing tired of tedious social obligations, Jeffrey C Richards, formally and officially, found a way to ghost us all. Born November 24, 1954 at Riverside Hospital, in Columbus, O...

In Loving Memory of Charles “Charlie” Riddle Holden Charles “Charlie” Riddle Holden, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2026. Charlie was born on July 10, 1953, in Newark, Ohio, to J...

Sandra L. Strickler of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 6, 2026. She was born on Jan. 7, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ruby (Crawley) Curry. She joins in death her parents and brothe...

Richard L Slaughter passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 67.

Charles Kraft Loving, 99 years old of Bexley, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on July 6, 2026 into the blessed, everlasting arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Charles was raised on a ...

Kevin Patrick Wood, 48, passed away at home in Columbus, Ohio, on July 8, 2026. He loved making beautiful hardwood floors, propagating and growing plants, fishing, and spending time with his beloved d...

Earl L. Schwier, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 3, 2026. He was born November 26, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Earl proudly served in the United States Army and later retired from Harper Co...

Jack Austin Woodson passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Pataskala Oaks Senior Living in Pataskala, Ohio. He was 88. Jack was born on October 5, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Hope and Gra...

Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Borden, 67, passed away at her home in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born on November 12, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, Cindy lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, an...

Jeane Mary Finney, age 100, passed away on July 3, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Columbus on October 3, 1925, she lived her life as a devoted wife, a supportive mother and grandmother and an animal ...

Barbara Ann Vogel, age 87, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026. Barbara was born, June 24, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York to the late, Randall and Rose Lay. Barbara is survived by her loving family, chil...

Alma Swartz passed on July 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on November 8, 1934, Alma lived in Columbus, Ohio.

Fergy Heaven gained an Angel, Christopher ”Fergy” Ferguson on Friday July 3rd, 2026. Fergy was born on January 15, 1967 to Addison and Elisabeth “Marty” Ferguson. Although Fergy was born with some s...

Patricia "Patti" Ann Kirst passed on July 2, 2026, at the age of 73, and was born on May 15, 1953, and was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. Patti is survived by siblings; Douglas (Lynne) Kirst, Karin (Bi...

John Jacob Savage (83) left this world on June 27, 2026, for his eternal reward in Heaven. He was a man that loved people and golf. He loved to laugh and make people laugh. A remarkable thing for som...

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Nick Lee Hauth, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Grant Medical Center. Born on September 14, 1964, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Nick was the son of the late Ronald and Judy (Nickel) ...

John Miller passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 86, having been born on March 28, 1940.

Robert Eugene Garrett, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 29, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Betty Garrett; his brother, Donald Garre...

There are some people who leave behind buildings, some who leave behind businesses, and others who leave behind beautiful gardens. David L. Fisher leaves behind all three — but more importantly, he le...

Gary Clifford Ness (1940 -2026) passed away in the presence of family and his third Newfoundland dog. A product of Sioux City Iowa, he lived as a student in Ames as well as Durham, North Carolina (Iow...

Yung Ja Oh, 76 passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 6, 1949, to the late Gong Hyu Shin and Su Nam Jeong. Yung lived a life defined by dedic...

Lois Ann (Reeder) Smith, age 91, of Galloway Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25th 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born in Columbus, Ohio, September 25th, 1934, to the...

Roger Lee Young, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 25, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 6, 1948 to Donald Young and Lillian Alkire, Roger lived a life defined...

Sharon Ruth Wallace May 14, 1933 -June 24, 2026 Sharon Ruth Wallace, age 93, peacefully entered her eternal home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Wesley Ridge Retirement Community in Reynoldsburg, Ohi...

James (Jim) E. Pepper passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 24, 2026, at the age of 68. Jim courageously faced many health issues beginning at the age of 54. He felt deeply blessed...

Clinton Ladale Prysock Sr. also known to many as “Clint” the son of Robert Lee Prysock and Bertha (Prysock) Johnson, born October 10, 1964. He was the first of four siblings Bridget, Janaia, and Deetr...

Deborah Kay McCoy, age 79, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away on June 24, 2026. Born on June 14, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, Deborah’s life was marked by steady devotion to those she loved and a kind-hearted p...

Lucinda M. Streeter, age 79, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on June 23, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Carl F. and Jeanne (Arehart) Strickler. Lucinda is surviv...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joni Sue Fraley (Klaiber), who passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 67. Joni was born on April 8, 1959, in Ironton, Ohio, to Harr...

Delores Jean Tapay, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 22, 2026, at home under the constant care of her loving husband of 54 years, Lany Tapay. Born January 24, 1935, in Fayetteville, North ...

Thomas Patrick Callan passed on June 20, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on July 24, 1939, in Darby, PA, Thomas lived in Blacklick, Ohio.

Larry L. Weaver, child of God, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. Larry was born on November 18, 1935 in Pataskala, Ohio to the late Warren and Mary (Pickering) Weaver. Also preceded in death by son L...

Mary Christine Stalder passed on June 21, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on October 22, 1955, Mary Christine Stalder was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Elinor Allen Hodder passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on January 13, 1928, Elinor lived in Mount Gilead, Ohio.

Jim Trager, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with his loving wife of 45 years, Diana "Mouse" Trager, by his side. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, an...

John Henry Stephens, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Born on April 26, 1960, in C...

Shirley Ann Shultz, age 84, was born on August 5, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on June 19, 2026, with her family by her side in Baltimore, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, ...

Mark Allen Wengerd entered eternal life on June 18, 2026, after an extended illness. Born on April 17, 1960, and raised in Wooster, Ohio, Mark lived a life full of family, faith, and friendship. As on...

Frances F. Russo, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born on April 14, 1939, in Inez, Kentucky, to Leonard and Elizabeth Stepp. Frances lived a life that displayed a kin...

Carolyn Jean Roush, age 89, passed away on June 17, 2026. Born on February 25, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Sherwood and Doris (Baker) Strong. Her life was marked by a gentle spirit and a stea...

William Dale Johnston, age 77 of Mount Gilead, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was born August 14, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Eleanor and James Johnston. With heavy he...