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Daniel W. Lytle Sr.

Daniel W. Lytle Sr.

Sep 8, 2024

Daniel Wayne Lytle Sr., 71, passed away September 8, 2024, in hospice care after a tough battle with cancer. Born on March 11, 1953, to Wanda and Donald E. Lytle Sr. in Columbus, Ohio, his early years were spent around that area, graduating from Groveport Madison High School. After making his home in N. Carolina and Florida for several years,...

Randy Eugene Kooser

Randy Eugene Kooser

Sep 7, 2024

Randy Eugene Kooser, age 57, of Columbus, Ohio passed away September 7, 2024. Randy was born September 20, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.

Randy is survived by daughter Samantha Boggs (London, Ohio), son's Randy Strutz and Shane Collins, both of Columbus, Ohio, Shawn Collins (Springfield, Ohio) and sister Kimberly Williamson(Sidney, Ohio). Aunts and Uncles Donnie and MaryAnn Webb of Tipp City, Linda...

Dr Lawrence Edward Hughes Jr

Dr Lawrence Edward Hughes Jr

Sep 7, 2024

Dr. Lawrence E. Hughes, Jr. passed from this life to eternal life on September 7, 2024. He was born September 12, 1953 in Columbus Ohio. Larry was a graduate of Whetstone High School, The Ohio State University, and The Ohio State College of Dentistry.

He was preceded in death by his parents the Honorable Lawrence E. Hughes, Sr. and Ruth K....

Maria Kay Hopkins

Maria Kay Hopkins

Sep 6, 2024

Maria Kay Hopkins, born Maria Kay Gabriel on April 17, 1991, died in her home on September 6, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Maria, from Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Worthington Kilborne in 2010 and attended The Ohio State University. Maria earned her bachelor’s degree in 2014, graduating with honors.

Maria is survived by her husband Earl Hopkins and son Maximus; parents Melanie &...

Phyllis Darlene Grimes

Phyllis Darlene Grimes

Sep 5, 2024

After a long battle of fighting cancer, Phyllis "Darlene" Grimes, 73 of Columbus, OH was welcomed into heaven on Sept 5, 2024. Waiting for her at the gates parents Gene & Glenna, Brother Steven, and Son Ronald. She leaves behind her legacy to Children Rocky (Cathy), Andrea, Roxanne (John); grandchildren Michael, Emmett (Rob), Victoria (Shawn), Shannon, Christian, Cori, Julia; great...

Stephen Alexander Martin

Stephen Alexander Martin

Sep 4, 2024

Alex passed away on 9/04/2024 at the age of 31, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. For everyone who knew Alex, they knew that above all else, he loved his family. Secondly, he loved being outdoors. Whether it was fishing with his brothers or just merely listening to music outside with a cold beer, he was happy. Alex was the type...

Loretta J Wolfe

Loretta J Wolfe

Sep 4, 2024

Loretta J. Wolfe, age 96, a resident of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at home.

She was a devoted wife of 73 years to John Wolfe, who passed away January 18th, 2024. Her brother Harold Bruce Hatfield (Susan) passed away in 2017. 

Loving, mother to Vic (Rebecca). Jonetta Waalkens and Thomas who passed away in 2020. Also surviving...

Linda Wiena Ann Fluellen

Linda Wiena Ann Fluellen

Sep 3, 2024

Linda Wiena Ann Fluellen, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born May 31, 1974.  Linda was a 1993 graduate of east high School. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter. Linda was a loving homemaker and mother. Linda was a strong tenacious woman who was devoted to...

Steven Lee Swint

Steven Lee Swint

Sep 3, 2024

Steven Lee Swint, born in Honshu, Japan to Cecil and Garnett Swint on September 1, 1956 passed peacefully in his sleep on September 3, 2024. Preceded in death by his loving grandmother Ruth Rankin, parents, and brother Nicklos Swint. He is survived by his siblings; Sue (Ron) Stewart, Connie (Steve) Surrency, Cecil Swint Jr., Sharlene (Bob) Wickline, Charles (Dawn) Swint,...

Cynthia (Cyndie) Jane Swearengen

Cynthia (Cyndie) Jane Swearengen

Sep 1, 2024

Cynthia (Cyndie) Jane Swearengen, 65, of Columbus, Ohio; Sunrise: December 8, 1958 and Sunset: September 1, 2024. Cyndie's smile lit up the room. She liked spending time with family. She was at every birthday celebration, graduation, sporting event and family reunion. She made you feel welcomed and would always want to know what was going on in your life. One...

Corinne Ann Gotschall

Corinne Ann Gotschall

Sep 1, 2024

Corinne Ann Gotschall, born November 22, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, passed on September 1, 2024, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Carrigan, her mother, Edna Hyle, her brother, Robert Carrigan, her sister, Philipana Poston, her husband, Joseph Lee Gotschall, and her sons, Joseph and James Sterling. She is survived by her daughters,...

Carole Ann Hayes

Carole Ann Hayes

Sep 1, 2024

Carole Ann Hayes was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on 1-25-1939 and passed on 9-1-24 in Columbus, Oh. She was born to the late John Millard Hayes and Thelma Beatrice Kirkpatrick. Preceded in death by her parents and good friend Betty Green. Surviving family includes brother, Kirk Hayes (Julie Hayes) plus nieces and nephews John Bourne Hayes, Kirk Jeffrey Hayes, William...

William David Rhodes

William David Rhodes

Sep 1, 2024

In loving memory of William David Rhodes, who fell asleep in death at The Kobacker House September 1, 2024. William (Bill) dedicated his life to being one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and sharing the Bible’s promise of a wonderful future with many. His profession as an Elevator Mechanic for 39 years presented him with the privilege of being the resident jack...

Edith Dolores Spears

Edith Dolores Spears

Aug 31, 2024

Edith Delores Spears passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Virgil, parents Wilbur and Margaret Myers, and siblings Jim, Lloyd, Keith and Lois. 

 She is survived by her sons Ken and David (Kitty) and Gia Randall. Edie is also survived by her 9 grandchildren David (Laurie),...

Patricia Louise Larson

Patricia Louise Larson

Aug 31, 2024

Patricia Louise (Neil) Larson was born September 9, 1961 in Washington Pennsylvania. Patricia passed away August 31 2024 at OSU Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Patricia was a retired painter at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Patricia is survived by her beloved cats Nubzy and Barbie, 1 sister, 3 brothers, 2 daughters, 1 son and several niece's, nephew and grandchildren.

Patricia is predeceased by her...

Douglas Leroy Plott

Douglas Leroy Plott

Aug 30, 2024

Douglas Leroy Plott passed away on August 30, 2024 at the age of 54 in Johnstown, Ohio. He was born on February 2, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. He is remembered for his love of gardening, mountain biking and cooking as he was a chef for many years. His main passion was setting up Halloween Haunts with his friends.

Doug is survived...

Aracelis Rivera O'Neill

Aracelis Rivera O'Neill

Aug 30, 2024

Aracelis (Tely) Rivera O’Neill, 88, native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, died peacefully at her home in Columbus, Ohio on August 30, 2024. 

 Tely was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on November 7, 1935 to Juan Rivera Sanchez and Juana O’Neill Rosario. Tely was a retired elementary school teacher. While she lived in San Juan, she travelled daily to El...

Mary Ellen Crimmel

Mary Ellen Crimmel

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Ellen “MeeMee” Crimmel, 88, born October 13, 1935, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2024, in Westerville, OH at The Village Senior Living. 

She was born in Columbus, OH and is preceded in death by Larry Crimmel, her husband of 55 years, her parents Dr. Dorence Orlando Hankinson and Eloise (Mantle) Hankinson, and her sister Martha Jean...

Terrance Foster

Terrance Foster

Aug 29, 2024

Terrance Lee Foster was born July 20, 1950 to Thomas and Charlsia Foster. 

Terrance was retired army. Terrance was a Buckeye fan and sports fan. Terrance was preceeded in death by wife Pamela, parents and siblings(John Henry, William, Charles, Edward, Tilda Mae, Roberta and Rosaline).He leaves to honor his memory Rodney(Sharon), Anthony, Carolyn, Beatrice, Tilda, andWayne. And many family members and...

Janel Mathews

Janel Mathews

Aug 29, 2024

Janel Nicole Mathews made her entrance into this world on September 16th, 1993. She grew into the big sister role quickly when her younger siblings Justin, Joel, Jason, and Janessa who later joined to become, “The Mathews Family.” The early years raced by quickly, but if you could have been a fly on the wall, you would have noticed a...

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