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Dorothy Bailey
May 4, 2026
Dorothy Bailey, 95, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was born on May 7, 1930, to Rade and Anna Grgich. Dorothy graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in Columbus, Ohio, and on November 3, 1956, she married the love of her life, Howard L. Bailey, who preceded her in death.
Dorothy...
Dayle D. Roof
May 2, 2026
Roof, Dayle D., successful businessman who loved harness racing and was an avid gardener. Being outside camping, fishing, golfing, or hunting were things he enjoyed. He even enjoyed cooking. Downtime was spent watching college ball. He lived a great and eventful life. Dayle is preceded in death by his wife, Alene (this past April 17, 2026) his wife of over 70 years and daughter,...
James J. Duerler
Apr 27, 2026
James John Duerler, 86, husband of Patty Duerler, father of Susan (Brian) Cook, Julie (Chris) Glista and Stephen (Venus) Duerler, and brother of Dave (Micky) Duerler, and many beloved nieces and nephews, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and dear friends. James was preceded in...
Ronald Wayne Zimmerman
Apr 24, 2026
Ronald Wayne Zimmerman, aged 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Lesley and Loretta Zimmerman, grandson, Nathan Zimmerman, brothers and sisters. Wayne is survived by his wife, Karen Zimmerman, children, Rachel Lawler, Jessica Zimmerman, Kim (Rick) Maddux, Scott (Angie) Searls, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and sister, Patricia Snyder.
Arrangements with GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME,...
Patricia Clifton
Apr 22, 2026
Patricia E. Clifton, age 76, of Columbus, passed away on April 22, 2026. A beloved mother to all who knew her, Patricia found joy in quilt making and treasured her creative pursuits. She was a proud graduate of Columbus South High School, Class of 1968.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Rhoda Oxley, and her brothers, Terry...
Alene Roof
Apr 17, 2026
Alene Roof, best mom ever! She was such a kindhearted soul who always looked for the good in everyone. Traveling the U.S.A. in her RV brought much joy. Dayle and she explored the world. Together over 70 years their love truly stood the test of time.
Alene is preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Kutchbach. In addition to her husband, Dayle,...
Karen (Kraft) Dearth
Mar 25, 2026
Karen Fern Dearth (Kraft), formerly of Baltimore, died March 25, 2026, at The Arbors at Carroll. Born on July 13, 1941, she was a retired registered nurse, who had served at the former Children’s Hospital of Columbus; doctors’ offices in Columbus and Baltimore; and retired from the JC Penney Distribution Center, where she addressed employees’ medical needs.
She grew up in...
Virginia Call
Mar 25, 2026
Virginia Call was born on February 8, 1933, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia and passed away on March 25, 2026, in Centerburg, Ohio. She was the 5th child of Louis and Clara Meldau. She grew up in West Virginia and southern Ohio and moved to Columbus with her husband and daughter in 1952. She was a stay-at-home mom and babysat...
Nancy Garcia
Mar 24, 2026
Our beloved mother, Nancy Clemente Garcia, age 90, passed away on March 24, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 20th 1936, in Batac Ilocos Norte Philippines. Nancy graduated from the University of the Philippines, College of Pharmacy in 1956. She arrived in the United States in 1958 through the Hospital Visitor Exchange Program. In 1961,...
Emmit Burchett
Mar 23, 2026
Emmit Burchett, aged 90, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on March 23, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Louisa, Kentucky on December 23, 1935, to the late Orville and Sadie Adkins Burchett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth; his siblings Paul...
Robert L. Cramer
Mar 19, 2026
Robert Lee Cramer, age 89, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A dedicated and hardworking man, Bob devoted 60 years of service to Swan Cleaners. He was an Eagle Scout and a former member of the Lions Club, reflecting his commitment to community and service.
Bob was preceded in death...
Pureza Jacaban
Mar 15, 2026
Pureza D. Jacaban, MD (PJ), of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in the Philippines to Juanito and Balbina Jacaban, PJ earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines, in 1963. She dedicated more than 40 years to caring for her patients and community and was affectionately...
William "Bill" Cluff
Mar 13, 2026
William "Bill" Franklin Cluff, aged 78, passed away on March 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Bill was a devoted son and preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Dorothy Cluff. Bill is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 46 years, Jeannie; Son, Ralph, loving Daughter, Marji (John) Fair, sister, Sharon (Willie) Waller; cherished grandchildren, and great-grandchildren;...
Jim R. Henry
Mar 12, 2026
James "Jim" R. Henry, aged 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2026. Jim was an avid softball player and was inducted into the Columbus Softball Hall of Fame. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Stewart, granddaughter, Hillary Stewart, parents, Charles and Virginia Henry, and many siblings. Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years...
Virginia "Jenny" Buccilla
Mar 8, 2026
Virginia Jane (Crabtree) Buccilla “Jenny” passed away March 8, 2026, at the age of 86 years old in Sarasota, Florida.
Jenny was proceeded in death by her parents Lee and Margaret Crabtree; sister Betty and brothers Bud (Nancy), Larry (Rita) and Jerry. Survived by sisters Connie (Richard), Judy (Tom) and brother Rodney.
Also survived by her children, Debra Buccilla Lockett (Scott) and...
Karen Athey-Young
Mar 3, 2026
Karen S. Athey-Young, aged 68, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2026.
Karen was preceded in death by her loving parents, Eugene “Gene” and Helen Athey, her brother, Eugene “Red” Athey II, and her sister, Cheryl Clark. She is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond “Gene” Young, as well as her cherished children: Amanda (Juels) Young, Stacy (Zachary) Thorne,...
Charles "Tod" Reynolds
Mar 2, 2026
Charles "Tod" Reynolds, aged 84, of Columbus, Ohio, born November 15, 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 2, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. Graduated from East Bank High School in East Bank, West Virginia in 1960. Husband of Reda Reynolds of 46 years.
Preceded in death by parents, Cledith and Dorothy Reyolds, daughter-in-law, Maria Reynolds, brother, Donald...
Karen L. Wilson
Feb 27, 2026
Karen L. Wilson, aged 77, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 27, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Jay Wilson, and parents, Charles and Leona Runion; brother, Cecil Earl Runion, and sister, Betty Runion. Karen is survived by her children, Tonia (Keith) Carrizales, Tracy (Ray) Combs, and Matthew (Mickalene) Wolfe; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....
Margaret Louise Stevenson
Feb 27, 2026
Margaret Stevenson, of Marysville, Ohio formerly of Grove City, Ohio, passed away February 27, 2026, at the age of 91. A member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus since 1946, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years of marriage, Robert “Bob” Stevenson. Margaret is survived by son Robert Stevenson Jr. and wife Sandra; daughter Juliann Rectenwald...
Teresa Pressler
Feb 25, 2026
Teresa J. Pressler, age 72, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away on February 25, 2026. Above all, Teresa was a woman who was deeply loved and who shared that love boundlessly with others—through her decades as a teacher, her devotion to her family, and the graceful way she navigated life’s challenges. She was the devoted wife of the late Steven Pressler;...



