Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Nov 1, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Hill passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She was 79 years old. Mary was born on August 13, 1946, in Union, South Carolina. Mary was the beloved daughter of Frank and Catherine Hill. Raised in a close-knit family, she carried the values instilled in her youth throughout her life with grace and strength.

Mary was...

Alfred Babatunde Soboyejo

Alfred Babatunde Soboyejo

Oct 31, 2025

Alfred Babatunde Olaiya Soboyejo was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 7, 1938. He was the first child of Alfred Babatunde Soboyejo (a primary school teacher at Ansar-ud-deen Alakoro) and Felicia Iyabode Soboyejo (a trader and a Princess of Oke Ona in Egba Land). Alfred’s father died when Alfred was 5 years old, while his mother died when he was...

Jeffery E Preston

Jeffery E Preston

Oct 28, 2025

Jeffery Eugene Preston, age 34, passed unexpectedly at his residence in Malta, Ohio on October 28th 2025. Jeff was born November 29th 1990 in South Bend, Indiana before moving to central Ohio. He loved listening to music and drawing in his sketch books. A few people are lucky enough have a tattoo done by him. Jeff was always good for...

Kathy Duncan

Kathy Duncan

Oct 28, 2025

Kathy Duncan age 76 of Columbus Ohio Birthdate August 17, 1949

Daughter of Helen & William Diday (deceased)

Kathy was jack of all trades master of none, however being a School teacher in many different Columbus City Schools was most definitely where she was in the height of her glory.

Kathy was relieved of her earthly duties from natural causes at OSU main...

Daniel S. Lettvin

Daniel S. Lettvin

Oct 28, 2025

Daniel S. Lettvin, Age 67, was born on January 14th, 1958 in Chicago Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025.

He is survived by his son, Benjamin Lettvin, sister and brother, Eve and Charles Lettvin, and was a devoted son of the late Norman and Roslyn Lettvin.

Daniel received his B.S. in Biology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor....

Rodney L. Johnson

Rodney L. Johnson

Oct 28, 2025

Obituary

Rodney L. Johnson passed away at Wexner Medical Center/The James Cancer Hospital from Acute Myeloid Leukemia on October 28, 2025. 

Early Life and Education

Born on April 19, 1947, Rodney was the eldest son of Delbert and May (Purcell) Johnson. He grew up in Columbus and Gahanna, Ohio, where he attended Gahanna Lincoln High School. Rod graduated in 1965, having been an...

Juan Jose Ramos

Juan Jose Ramos

Oct 27, 2025

Descansa en paz: Juan J Ramos, quien falleció a los 47 años en su apartamento en Columbus, Ohio el 10.27.2025 por causas naturales.El nació el 3.30.1978 en Arecibo,Puerto Rico a padres Jose M Rodriquez y Carmen M Ramos. Criado en Cleveland, OH. Era un hermano major, hijo y tío.Siempre se recordará por sus inventos; como un muchacho de pocas palabras,...

Bernice King Bowman

Bernice King Bowman

Oct 27, 2025

Bernice "Ms B" King Bowman age 57, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday October 27, 2025 peacefully at home. 

She was born June 12, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to Paul D. Williams and Lelia King, both parents proceeded her in death. 

She was a graduate of Northland High School in 1986 and received her Business Associate Degree from...

Tenna D. Pemberton

Tenna D. Pemberton

Oct 25, 2025

Tenna D. Pemberton, age 90, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Tenna was born in Kermit, West Virginia to Thomas and Cora Moore.

Tenna loved God and her family and friends. She loved to listen to Bluegrass music and make her morning trip to McDonald’s to catch up on all the...

Philip Armstrong

Philip Armstrong

Oct 24, 2025

Philip Alexander Nikolas Armstrong died peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at Ohio’s Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus, Ohio. Philip is survived by his spouse, Laura Lisbon and their two sons, Nikolas (born 2000) and Keir (born 2005). He is also survived by his beloved sister Caroline Whaley, her spouse Timothy Whaley, and his mother Alison Armstrong,...

Dorine Yvonne (Bosse) von Stein

Dorine Yvonne (Bosse) von Stein

Oct 24, 2025

Dorine Yvonne (Bosse) von Stein, 87, of Arlington, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, October 24, 2025, at Primrose Assisted Living in Findlay, Ohio. She was born on January 13, 1938, in Jenera, Ohio, and spent her life surrounded by her family, her farm land, and the community she loved.

On September 8, 1957, Dorine married...

Donna Jean Warren

Donna Jean Warren

Oct 23, 2025

Donna Jean Warren, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, with her granddaughter by her side.

She was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, to the late Helen Kwaniewski and Carl Renz. Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Warren; her son, Robert Warren; former daughter-in-law, Christine Warren of Bucyrus, Ohio; and Lisa Rogers of...

John Joseph Flowers

John Joseph Flowers

Oct 21, 2025

John J. Flowers, age 61, of Columbus, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. John was born on April 13, 1964, in Wheeling, WV, to Albert “Abbie” and Mary “Sally” Flowers. 

He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan and on any Fall Saturday, you could find John watching the football game. He had a soft spot for...

William Carr Rogers

William Carr Rogers

Oct 20, 2025

William (Bill) Rogers was born on November 9, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio to Isaac Rogers and Monterro McKinney. He had 11 siblings; Charles (Jack), Vando , Charlotte, Monterro, Archie, Isaac, Carl, Andrew, Betty and Jeanne.

In 1943, William was drafted into World War II, where he fought in Europe. He guarded German prisoners, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and...

Randy Wayne Ogden

Randy Wayne Ogden

Oct 20, 2025

Randy “Oggdog” Ogden, 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2025.

Randy was born on September 9, 1962, to Ralph and Susan Ogden in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School, where he met many of his lifelong friends and started a band. A self-taught guitarist from a young age, Randy was a...

Michael Wayne Greenwald

Michael Wayne Greenwald

Oct 19, 2025

Michael (Mike) Wayne Greenwald, born in 1952 (age 73) died on October 19, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and half-brothers and 2 nephews.

He is survived by his sister and 1 of her sons, and numerous other nieces and nephews. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren from his marriages survive him as do their mothers.

As he grew...

Brian Nathan McElroy

Brian Nathan McElroy

Oct 19, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we share that Brian McElroy, affectionately known as “BMac” to his friends, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, who already miss him beyond measure.

Born on January 16, 1974, Brian lived a full and vibrant life that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. A 1992 graduate of Pickerington...

Anthony Likirdopulos

Anthony Likirdopulos

Oct 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce Anthony (Tony) Likirdopulos, 84, of Lexington, KY (Worthington, OH) passed away on October 18, 2025 at Kobacker House, surrounded by his loving family, daughter Christina, son-in law Eric, and granddaughters Eleni and Alexa.

Tony was born on August 2, 1941 on the small island of Bozcaada, Turkey (formerly Tenedos). His parents were Constantine...

Ronald Daryl Gibson

Ronald Daryl Gibson

Oct 17, 2025

Ronald D Gibson, age 77, of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 17, 2025 at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio. 

Ron was born to Oscar and Ethel(Magnuson) Gibson on February 9,1948 in Columbus, Ohio. Graduating from London High School, he was a lifelong Red Raider. Ron proudly served in the US Air Force and retired from...

Eleanor Ruth Rea

Eleanor Ruth Rea

Oct 17, 2025

Eleanor (Elly) Ruth Rea of Hannibal, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning at her home in Columbus, OH, on October 17th, 2025, one month shy of her 74th birthday, and 5 days short of her 47th wedding anniversary. She endured a decade of battles with multiple cancers and always bounced back. When cancer returned this time,...