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Vanita Engelbrecht
Aug 30, 2026
Vanita Elizabeth Engelbrecht, (nee Johnson), age 89, died in Christ on August 30, 2026.
Born on November 8, 1936, in Oneida, NY to the late Cole, Sr. and Pearl (Cunningham) Johnson, Vanita was known for her welcoming smile, her love for her family, and trust in her Lord Jesus Christ. After graduating from Canastota High School, Canastota, NY in 1956, she attended...
Patti Ann Shanks
Sep 15, 2026
Patti Ann Shanks, age 70, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2026. Retired from Vision Service Plan. Graduate of Columbus South High School. Patti loved her grandchildren so much and enjoyed all the time she got to spend with them.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Norma Hall, brother, Robert Hall Jr. and sister, Donna Atkins. Patti...
Don "Eddy" Back
Sep 14, 2026
Don “Eddy” Back Jr, age 55, of Columbus, Ohio, went Home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2026. Little Eddy was an amazing husband, loving father, doting Poppy, wonderful son, brother, and son-in-law. Faithful member and trustee of Hilock Fellowship Church and member of Union 162.
Preceded in death by his father, Pastor Don E. Back Sr. He is...
Joyce B. Wallace
Sep 12, 2026
Joyce Burton Wallace was born in Columbus , Ohio November 5, 1932, to Carl and Dorothy Burton, passed away on September 12, 2026. She attended and graduated from South High School in 1950. On February 23, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Charles Wallace. Together they raised 2 sons, Steven and Douglas Wallace.
She retired from Columbus Public Schools after...
John Paul
Sep 11, 2026
John J. Paul, age 98, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away On September 11, 2026.
John was born and raised in the South End of Columbus, where his Hungarian heritage provided him with a strong sense of family, tradition, and community.
He proudly served his country in U.S. Army Signal Corps. After his military service, John became a COTA bus driver where he...
Barbara Hipes
Sep 6, 2026
Barbara West Hipes, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, following a battle with cancer.Barbara retired from the Columbus Metropolitan library, traveled the world, found great joy rooting for the Buckeyes and Bengals, cherished time spent with her granddaughters and was treasured by family and friends.She is reunited in heaven with the love of her life, William T. "Bill"...
Michael Hammond
Sep 4, 2026
Michael J. Hammond, aged 63, of Columbus, passed away on September 4, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hammond and Frances Hammond Rubadue. Michael is survived by his daughter. Becca (Brandon) Schroepfer; grandson, Owen Henry Schroepfer; brother, David Hammond; sister, Renee Hammond; nephew, Joshua (Christina) Hammond; great-nephew, Alexander; great-nieces, Jillian and Elizabeth; aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Barry L. Weber
Sep 4, 2026
Barry Lee Weber was born October 8, 1947, and died September 4, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents Andrew J. and Betty (Ridenour) Weber. He is survived by his brother Mark A. Weber of Pueblo, Colorado.
Barry completed B.S. and M.S. degrees in Forest Science and M.S. degree in Plant Pathology at the Ohio State University and studied for the...
Bruce A. Bennett
Aug 31, 2026
Bruce A. Bennett, age 65, of Canal Winchester, passed away on August 31, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Juanita Bennett Sr., brothers, Edward "Bang" Bennett Jr., and Paul Bennett.Survived by his daughter, Brittani (Danny) Frye, son, Chad (Apryl) Bennett, grandchildren, Chloie , DJ, Dylan and Jay; dear friend, Lori Bennett; daughter-in-law, Amanda Bennett; sisters, Pamela Traylor and...
Mary R. Carter
Aug 28, 2026
Mary Ruth Carter, age 97, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026.
Member of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert Carter, former husbands, David Merz, and Don Smals, parents, Alvis and Ruth Brooks, sons, Michael Merz and Robert Merz, daughter, Kathryn Watrous, grandson, Christopher Smals, brother, Martin Brooks, and sister, Donna...
Suzanne Francis Sobolewski
Aug 27, 2026
Suzanne Francis (Puskarich) Sobolewski, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2026, just days after celebrating her 87th birthday. Our hearts are heavy as we share the loss of a woman whose presence was a gift to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Suzanne lived a life defined by selflessness, compassion, and an unwavering...
Karen Runyon (Kevelder)
Aug 25, 2026
Karen Ann Runyon (Kevelder), of Thornville, Ohio passed away suddenly at home on Monday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 73 years old. Born on August 20, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio to Marlane McMonigal of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Karen was raised as an only child to her adopted parents, Arthur and Beatrice "Marie" Kevelder. During her childhood on the south...
Karen Zimmerman
Aug 23, 2026
Karen Louise Zimmerman, age 80, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2026, surrounded by family. Karen was proceeded in death by parents, Kenneth and Lucille Alexander, husband Wayne Zimmerman and grandson, Nathan Zimmerman. She is survived by children, Kim (Rick) Maddux, Scott (Angie) Searls, Rachel Lawler and Jessica Zimmerman; grandchildren, Jason, Joshua (Anna) and Joseph Roberts, Jeffrey (Katherine)...
James Forest Grimshaw
Aug 20, 2026
James “Jim” Forest Grimshaw, 82, passed away on August 20, 2026. He was born July 5, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, to Forest and Mary Kay (Figgins) Grimshaw. Jim spent his childhood in Yellow Springs and later Xenia before moving to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where he studied art and earned his degree in psychology. It was in...
Louis "Ed" Tucker Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Ed Tucker, 86, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026.
Ed was born in Athens, Ohio and later made his home in Obetz, where he built a life centered around family, community, and his lifelong love of Hamilton Township.
A proud graduate of Hamilton Township High School, Class of 1957, Ed distinguished himself as a student-athlete, participating...
Francis Engle
Aug 16, 2026
Francis Engle, 86, of Buckeye Lake, passed away August 16, 2026, Longtime member of "Old" Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, member of Knights of Columbus, Reynoldsburg Lions Club, and IBEW Local 683.
Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Judith "Judy" Engle; parents, Floyd and Mary Engle, brother and sister-in-law,...
Evanna Thompson
Aug 11, 2026
Evanna L. Thompson, of Obetz, Ohio, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on December 10, 1955, Evanna grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. She was the daughter of Herman Blankenship and Bonnie Blankenship, both of whom preceded her in death. Evanna is...
Frederick Howard Kleinline
Aug 6, 2026
Frederick (Fred) Howard Kleinline, 89, passed away Thursday August 6, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Forrest and Ruth Kleinline.
Fred graduated from Groveport-Madison High School, in the Class of 1956. His favorite story to tell was that he graduated in 1956 with 56 classmates and only attended 56 days his senior year....
Barbara Jean Murphy
Aug 5, 2026
Barbara Jean Murphy, age 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on August 5, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1934 in Mingo County in West Virginia. The daughter of the late French and Elva (Gollie) Hatfield. She married the love of her life, Lon Murphy Jr., on June 6, 1953, and...
Cynthia Ann Mangus
Aug 4, 2026
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Mangus (Seuffert), 76, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Sage Park Memory Care Assisted Living.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Seuffert, and by her sister, Dolores "Lori" Seuffert.
Cindy is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, James "Hop" Mangus; her son, Cameron Mangus; and...
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