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John (Steve) Stephen Miller

John (Steve) Stephen Miller

Feb 6, 2024

John (Steve) Miller, 75, passed away February 6, 2024. He was the son of John and Jessie (Matthews) Miller born on October 18, 1948. He was a Corporal Marine serving in the Vietnam war in 1967 to 1969. He worked as a USPS mail carrier for 38 years in Franklin County, including over 20 years in Gahanna. He concluded his...

Graham Best

Graham Best

Feb 4, 2024

Graham Frederick Best (22)  died on February 4, 2024, after a long battle with mental illness.  Graham was born in Columbus, Ohio, on November 30, 2001.  He was a 2020 graduate of Olentangy High School.  Graham was a gifted computer coder and planned to make a career of it.  He attended Columbus State Community College and loved his Physics and...

Ronald Irwin Diefenthaler

Ronald Irwin Diefenthaler

Feb 3, 2024

Ronald Irwin Diefenthaler, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, Ohio on February 3, 2024 surrounded by his family and loved ones after a valiant and lengthy battle with cancer.

Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisc on May 28, 1960, raised in Toledo, Ohio. He was a graduate of the Ohio State University in 1983 with a bachelors...

Edwin Andres Del Rosario

Edwin Andres Del Rosario

Feb 2, 2024

Edwin Andres Del Rosario was born on May 8, 1985, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He passed away on February 2, 2024, at the young age of 38. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Edwin is survived by his parents: Adolfo Andres Del Rosario and Ana Julia Del Rosario; Sisters: Ana Assis and Paloma Castro; his...

Robert Fortier

Robert Fortier

Feb 1, 2024

Robert (Bob) Fortier, 96, passed away February 1, 2024. He was born in Buffalo, New York to Paul and Jeanette (Glaser) Fortier on June 15, 1927.  He was a past commander with the Swiftwater Power Squadron in Buffalo, NY.  His working career started with PPG Industries Inc. as a District Sales Manager, managing company owned retail stores located in Pittsburgh,...

Carl Matthew Lampart

Carl Matthew Lampart

Jan 31, 2024

Carl Matthew Lampart

June 5th, 1965 - January 31st, 2024

In loving memory of Carl Matthew Lampart, we gather here today to celebrate the life of a beloved brother and friend. Born on June 5th, 1965, Carl brought indescribable joy and love into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Throughout his journey on Earth, Carl impacted the lives...

Robert Williamson

Robert Williamson

Jan 29, 2024

Robert (Bob, Bobby) B. Williamson passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 29, 2024 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.  Born in Columbus, OH on November 28, 1982, he grew up in Westerville, OH and remained there his entire life.   He poured his heart and soul into his successful Westerville business, Cardinal Pizza, while working tirelessly...

Tiffany M. Morris

Tiffany M. Morris

Jan 28, 2024

Tiffany M. Morris of Gahanna, Ohio was born February 7, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on January 28, 2024 in her home, where she resided with her mother, at the young age of 43. Her loss is completely unexpected, and her family is profoundly saddened.

Tiffany is survived by her parents: Robert Morris and Debera Fast; brother and sister-in-law:...

Joshua Alonzo Farley

Joshua Alonzo Farley

Jan 25, 2024

Joshua Alonzo Farley, affectionately known as the "Golden Boy" in his family, was born on July 30, 1980, in Columbus, Ohio. He sadly passed away on January 25, 2024, in the same city he called home throughout his life.

Joshua will be remembered by all who knew him for being a strong protector and provider for his family. His infectious sense...

Mary Francis Daniels

Mary Francis Daniels

Jan 25, 2024

Mary Francis Daniels, passed away to her eternal rest Wednesday, January 25th, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 29th,1945 to Laura Adrianne Moore and Thomas Hood. Mary retired from Eureka Williams where she devoted 25 plus years. Mary was most known for opening her home and welcoming anyone and everyone. Mary exemplified grace and love. 

She is preceded...

William D LaPLace

William D LaPLace

Jan 25, 2024

William D. LaPlace II of Cleveland, Ohio passed away in Columbus, Ohio on January 25, 2024 at the age of 68.  Bill suffered for 20 years with diabetes.

Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 3, 1955.   He graduated from Fairview Park High School in 1974 and Lorain County Community College in 1977.  He was employed for his entire...

Alfred C Barksdale

Alfred C Barksdale

Jan 23, 2024

Alfred C. Barksdale, age 70, sunrise April 9th, 1953 and sunset January 23rd, 2024, peacefully transitioned after bravely battling cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Rebecca "Louise" Ferguson and Raymond Barksdale. Survived by children Nakue Willis, Devan Williams, LaShawn Melton, Chelsea Laird, Jaquay Hutchinson, Makayla Barksdale, and step-child Christian Tewell. Thirty-three beloved grandchildren; partner Savanna Trickett; sister, Wilma Barksdale;...

Crystal McDonald

Crystal McDonald

Jan 22, 2024

Crystal Yvonne McDonald, Born November 15, 1969. Passed away suddenly January 22, 2024 at the age of 54. She is proceeded in death by parents Lucille McDonald and James McDonald, siblings Sandra MacEachen, Gene Strader, niece Suzanne Fitch and grandparents.

She is survived by her siblings Curtiss McDonald (Jessica), Carol McDonald, Carla Bowen (Chuck). Her children Kyle, Josh, Courtney, Haley whom...

Michael Lee Grant

Michael Lee Grant

Jan 22, 2024

Michael Lee Grant, 66, of Columbus Ohio, passed away at his home in Columbus, Ohio on January 22, 2024.

Michael is survived by family and friends. A memorial service to be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Shaw-Davis Funeral Home.

Alkie Marlena Mullins

Alkie Marlena Mullins

Jan 21, 2024

Alkie Marlena Mullins, age 46, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a loving family and a legacy of kindness. She was born on May 2, 1977, in Louisa, Kentucky, to her parents Michael Sammons and Martha Raver.

Marlena was a beloved daughter, sister, and mother. She is mourned by her living relatives: her daughters Karen James...

Eileen M Birk

Eileen M Birk

Jan 21, 2024

Eileen M. Birk passed away at the age of 101 on January 21, 2024 at Bickford Senior Living. She was born on October 26, 1922 in Queens, New York to parents William  and Helen (Marton) McBride. Eileen married Danny Deeds which ended in divorce. 

   Staying active was associated in her life starting from high school basketball where she was given the...

Theodore Vernon Pemberton Sr.

Theodore Vernon Pemberton Sr.

Jan 20, 2024

Theodore Vernon Pemberton Sr. “TED”, age 67, passed away Saturday January 20th, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. 

He loved and enjoyed anything about chickens. Ted also loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid guitar player as well. If you were around Ted, you heard his guitar play. 

Preceded in death by wife Rhonda Pemberton; parents Lawrence and Mildred Pemberton; six siblings...

James Anthony Buoni

James Anthony Buoni

Jan 20, 2024

James “Jimmy” Buoni passed away on January 20, 2024 in care and surrounded by family. 

James was born in Columbus Ohio on February 10, 1945; the youngest of five children to Frank and Claudia Buoni. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, three older brothers Alfred “Fred”, Rudolph “Rudy”, Ronald “Ronnie” and his only sister Elisa.

James is survived by his loving...

Simeon Jerry Sweatte

Simeon Jerry Sweatte

Jan 18, 2024

Simeon Jerry Sweatte was born the second child of sixteen in Newark New Jersey on September 20, 1961 to Dr. Appolles and Cornelia (Connie) Sweatte.  He attended Rahway High School in Rahway, NJ and made his way through life in his early years detailing cars and working in warehouses.  Jerry attended Mountain State University in W.VA before moving to Columbus,...

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