Columbus, OH Obituaries

Janet L. Frye passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on October 12, 1952.

Gene Francis Simmons, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Gene was born on October 31, 1934, in Quimby, Iowa, to Claude M. and Mary...

Bill Cowman was born on August 3, 1936, in Greenfield, Ohio, and passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. A more complete obituary will be uploaded to the...

Blythe Ann Cooper left this earth to enter her eternal home on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a generous legacy of love. She was the biggest personality in any room, the loudest laugh in the crowd, t...

Leora Hylan, a beloved and devoted resident of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on February 26, 1938 in Parma, Ohio. Leora was known for her kind-hearted natu...

Robert Carl Tuttle, affectionately known as Bob or “King Tut,” passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was 87,born in Warren, Ohio. Bob lived life with an...

John A. Smith was born on October 8, 1948, to Alonzo Glen Smith and Vicie Slone Smith in Puritan Mines, West Virginia. John was drafted into the United States Army after graduating from Burch High Sch...

Randall “Randy” Slicker, age 67, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away after a life cut short after a battle with Leukemia. Born in Massillon in 1958 and moving around northeast Ohio until settling in Columb...

Pauline “Polly” Ruth Hodges passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on February 4, 1944, to the late Deane and Abbie Ford Hodges. Polly was a calm, inte...

Dennis Darin Puppel, 83, of Delaware, Ohio, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The family would like to thank the great care and friendship Dennis received from Home Helpers of Delaware...

Mary Kathryn “Kay” McCauley, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kay was born on June 1, 1936, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to Patrick and Leona Blackwell. She retired from...

Bradley Clark Watson, who was born February 14, 1950, in Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2026 in Pataskala, Ohio. Bradley was born ...

Dean G. Reinhard passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Vernon and Florence Yauch Reinhard. He is survived by his wife Judy Reinhard. A private c...

Barbara Ann Proicou passed away at the age of 87, under the care of The Avalon of Lewis Center on January 2, 2026. She was born at home in West Mansfield, Ohio on December 31, 1939, to the late Doris ...

Rushie Leslein, born on September 5, 1950, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Walter Leslein; her father, Truman Crum; and her mother, Edna Fay...

George F. Guffey, age 87, of Glouster, OH, passed away on January 2, 2026, at his residence in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Born on December 5th, 1938, in Van Lear, KY, he was son of the late Robert Lee a...

Thomas Glenn Marvel Jr. passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on March 27, 1934. Thomas was a resident of Mansfield, Ohio.

Spencer L. (age 37) and Monique F. (age 39) Tepe, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 30, 2025 at their family home. Spencer was born on December 9, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Tim and Yvonne ...

Charlotte Shepard Sharpe, age 88, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Dr. Fred and Bessie (Rueff) Shepard. Charlotte grew up in Col...

Jacqueline Sue McKnight, lovingly known as Jackee, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, and was the oldest of five children...

Helen (Rhodes) Ziemianski Kneisley, age 94, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. Helen was born January 8, 1931 in Handley, West Virginia to the late Andrew and Henrietta Rhodes. She was a devoted...

Jacqueline V. McDonald, aged 83, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1942. Jacqueline was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. Once a complete obituary is available, we will post i...

John H. Simpson, 77, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, with his daughters by his side. Born April 25, 1948, he lived a life full of wordsmithing, dry humor, and hopeless romant...

Nancy Lou (Holbein) Funk, 67, was born in Columbus, OH on January 22, 1958. Nancy went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM. She is survived by her husband, Glen Funk, of 51 years. Tog...

Deanna Joyce (Johnston) Miller, of Upper Arlington, OH, was born to the late Fleda (Axline) and Lester Johnston on May 24, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Central High School in 1956 as a ...

Carol Sue Duvall Vincent Gilbert, 88, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew her. Born on March 23, 1937, in Highland County...

AAROLYN BARBARA GALBRAITH After numerous medical setbacks and comebacks over the past 2 years, Aarolyn Barbara Galbraith cast off the bonds of this earthly life on Saturday, December 27th, aged 94 ye...

Elouise Justice, age 81, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 27, 2025. Elouise was born June 29, 1944 in Loris, South Carolina to the late Flinn and Daisy Dewitt. She is survived by lovin...

Walsh, Jane Chilcote Jane Walsh, 81, died of invasive metastatic peritoneal and breast cancer at the Kobacker house on December 26, 2025. She is predeceased by her parents Jack and Belva Chilcote (La...

Jeffrey L. McClelland, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leland and Olga (Schlesinger) McClelland. Jeff graduated fr...

Frederick “Fred” Laytart (Sonny), 82, of Columbus, OH, was born on Febuary 12th, 1944 and passed away on December 27th, 2025 peacefully at home with his loved ones. He served in the Army and worked at...

Kerry Ron Drake, born on October 11, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a resident of Pickerington, Ohio.

Our beloved father, Kenneth (Kenny) Lee Fijalkowski, 83, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Born May 2, 1942, in Neffs, Ohio, he enjoyed an idyllic childhood he often described as growing u...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Jodi McGuckin Tully. Jodi was a warm, loving mother and “JoJo” to her family. She did everything possible to support her daughter an...

Ronald J. Crist, age 78, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Kobacker House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Russell ...

Violet A. Hendershot (nee Altenbach), age 95, passed away Dec. 25 at Westerwood Senior Living in Westerville. Violet was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by husband Paul...

Robert “Bob” David Snyder, age 77, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Youngstown Ursuline High School and The Ohio State U...

Judith Hill (Stamper), age 81, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Grove City, Ohio. Born on September 18, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, Judy who touched many lives through her faith and dedi...

Ida Arutunova passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on February 14, 1945 in Azerbaijan. An Orthodox Service will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Resurrec...

Curnel Morris Elliott, age 93, was surrounded by family when he gained his wings and took flight on December 23, 2025. Curnel was born on November 8, 1932 in Indian Rock, Virginia to the late Emmett E...

Risa J. Miller, born on June 22, 1947, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 78. A memorial service will be held at Schoedinger East, located at 5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232...

Helen Willette of Gahanna, Ohio, formerly of Sarasota Fla.; and Carmel, N.Y.; passed away peacefully on Dec 21. She was 96 Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 16, 1929, she attended Steinmetz High Sch...

Robert “Bob” Joseph Coughlin, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Bob was born on August 22, 1946, in Milton, Massachusetts to the late John and Margaret (Donovan) Coughlin. Bob earned...

Gail Pringle, born on August 17, 1940, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a resident of Pataskala, Ohio.

Walter Lee McMillen, a cherished and kind-hearted individual, passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 89. He was born on February 26, 1936 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and was a lifelong...

Phillip Tandy Markwood, known to his family as Papa Phil, was called home by his Heavenly Father to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Having loved the Lord, an...

Lawrence E. Stout, known to most simply as Larry, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2025, just one day after celebrating his 87th birthday. Larry’s life was profoundly transformed when he came to...

With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we share the passing of Barbara Ann Shaw, 92, on December 20,2025 who leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and selfless care for other...

Carrie Margarette Scott passed away on December 19, 2025, in Delaware, Ohio, at the age of 97. She was born on March 2, 1928, to the late Marvin M. and Lucy Mae (Surface) Bailey. Margarette was born ...

Pabitra Rai, born on January 1, 1989, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 36. Pabitra was a resident of Columbus, Ohio.