Cen Dai
Jan 23, 2026
Cen Dai was born on April 14, 1979, in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China. He lived a life defined by quiet excellence, unwavering responsibility, and deep devotion to those he loved.
He was raised in a family that held education, integrity, and service as core values. His father, Jun Tao Dai, served as Party Secretary at the Zhuzhou Gear Factory, and his...
Damian A Desch
Jan 22, 2026
Damian A. Desch, born October 25, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on January 22, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 71 years old.
A proud graduate of The Ohio State University in 1976, Damian began his professional journey at Bank Ohio before transitioning to Ross Labs. His career continued through the company’s evolution into Abbott Laboratories, where he remained a...
Mary Ann McCallister
Jan 22, 2026
LAURA MARY ANN MCCALLISTER, age 87, of Worthington OH, peacefully passed into the arms of her merciful Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Kobacker House in Columbus Ohio.
Mary Ann was born on June 8, 1938 in Cable, Ohio to the late Willard Hall Hodsden and Helen Maude (Roush) Hodsden. As a child, Mary Ann was a happy farm girl...
John Henry Duncan
Jan 20, 2026
John Henry Duncan III, affectionately known as “Esquire,” laid down his earthly body to receive the eternal gift of life with Jesus Christ as his Savior. He passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
John was born in Orange, Texas, to Cyrus Lee Duncan and Betty Jayne Duncan. As a proud Navy brat, he...
Helen Cynthia Greeno
Jan 20, 2026
Helen Cynthia Greeno (Cindy), 67, of Circleville passed away January 20, 2026 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 27, 1958 in Fort Knox Kentucky. Born to Lawrence “Jim” and Caroline Greeno, she spent a lot of her childhood traveling the world as an army brat.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Caroline,...
Pamela Jean Burkett
Jan 19, 2026
Pamela Jean Burkett passed away on January 19, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents Winfield L. Burkett and Kathleen Webber-Burkett, her siblings Patricia Sawtelle, Phyllis McClennan, and Sharon Belmarez, her son Santana Burkett, and her husband (divorced) Ralph Thomas.
Pamela is survived by her children Lisa Belmarez, Melvin-Jehu Crawford Jr., and Titus Thomas, her close-personal...
Rhonda Jean Nigro
Jan 19, 2026
Rhonda Jean Nigro, 64, of Columbus Ohio passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1961 to the late Burbage and Mazola Hammond. Rhonda was lovingly known to many family and friends as "Boo". She is preceded in death by siblings Danny Hammond, Margie Hammond, Rodney Hammond, and Dianna Nutt.Rhonda is survived by her husband...
Julie Marie Wright
Jan 19, 2026
Julie Marie Wright. Lovingly known as “Memee” passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026,at the age of 70, in the comfort of her Valleyview home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Julie was preceded in death by her biological father, John Saint; her sister, Christine Jarrel; her father, William Cady; and her mother, Patricia Cady. She is survived by her...
Michelle Rene Pinnell
Jan 17, 2026
Michelle Rene Garner, born June 10, 1956, passed away January 17, 2026 in Columbus. She graduated from Adrian College with a B.A. 1978 and from the University of Michigan with a masters in social work 12/22/1979. In 1982 she became a lifetime member of the International M.I.N.D.S. Association. Her certificate that hung on her office wall said it all about...
Alvin Massman
Jan 15, 2026
Alvin Henry Massman Jr., 86, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1940, in Pierce, Nebraska, to Alvin Henry Massman Sr. and Retha Willa Oglevie. He grew up on the family farm near Battle Creek, where he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and loyalty that shaped the rest of his...
Kevin E. Cary
Jan 14, 2026
Kevin Earl Cary of Columbus, Ohio passed away suddenly at his residence on January 14, 2026 at the age of seventy.
Kevin was born on June 14, 1955 in Syracuse, New York to Earl W. Cary and Helen E. Cary. He is survived by his brother, Ron, of North Tonawanda, NY and his sister, Cheryl, of Syracuse, NY, in addition to...
Benjamin Charles Davenport
Jan 13, 2026
Benjamin Charles Davenport (Big Benny) of Columbus Ohio passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on January 13, 2026 at the age of 69.
Ben was born September 28, 1956 in Portsmouth Virginia to Benjamin and Lorraine Davenport.
Ben was a long time member, deacon, usher, and choir member of Heritage Baptist Church in Canal Winchester. Ben was a man of immense faith...
Jonathan Lee Jankowski
Jan 9, 2026
Jonathan Lee “Oni” Jankowski, age 40, passed away on January 9, 2026, after a long and hard-fought illness. He bowed out as he lived—a true champion, defined by courage, grit, and an indomitable spirit.
Jon was born on November 19, 1985, in Westland, Michigan, to Angela Jankowski and Glenn Hoover. He was raised in Garden City, Michigan, where he graduated from...
Billie Jo Hazelette
Jan 7, 2026
Billie Jo (Allard) Hazelette, age 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1966.
Billie was a woman of strength whose life journey included seasons of distance as well as moments of deep reconnection. Though circumstances led her to believe at times that she was alone, she was never without love. In her...
Niki Ann Brooker
Jan 7, 2026
Niki Brooker, age 60, of Logan, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2026, surrounded by love.
Niki was a loving wife to her husband, Steve Brooker, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage this past September. Her greatest joy in life came from time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and cherished pets at their home in the country.
Niki...
Barbara Jane Richardson
Jan 6, 2026
Barbara Jane Richardson, born on February 8, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to Rev. Dr. Ellsworth B. Jordan and Bernice R. Jordan, left this world on January 6, 2026, at the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center in Canal Winchester, Ohio. She was a beacon of love and resilience, with a career that spanned over 50 years in the banking industry, culminating...
Jeffrey Phillips
Jan 6, 2026
Jeffrey Phillips, lovingly known to many as Jeff, Calvin, and Speedy, was born on June 11, 1970, in Henderson, Kentucky. While still very young, he moved to Ohio with his mother, Patricia. He was raised by his mother, Patricia Sahr, and stepfather, Timothy Sahr, in a blended family, where he was the oldest of four children, including Marc Sahr, Michelle...
Alonna Shakiah Mcleod
Jan 5, 2026
Alonna Mcleod was born February 6, 2001, to Danielle Plummer in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this earthly life on January 5, 2026, at the tender age of 24. She was a cherished mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Her presence will be deeply missed.
Alonna graduated from Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio; she also attended the University...
Linda S. Coleman
Jan 5, 2026
Linda S. Coleman, 73, was born on September 23, 1952 in Xenia, Ohio and passed away on January 5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in Cedarville, Ohio. Linda is survived by her mother Thelma Ramsey, sister Julie Ramsey, daughter Jeness (Johnathan) Collins, daughter Desiree Ramsey, son Otis Ramsey, and 2 grandchildren; Charley Hardy and Charness Hardy. She was...
Roland Anton Nesslinger
Jan 4, 2026
Roland Anton Nesslinger, always known to others as Ness, was born June 20th, 1929; a depression baby who came into the world with a big smile and a generous nature that endured his lifetime. He was ninety-six years old at the time of his death often saying he just couldn’t believe he was that old! Ness, our husband and dad,...
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