Obituaries

Jonathan Lee Jankowski

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

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

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

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

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...

Linda S. Coleman

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

Roland Anton Nesslinger

Jan 4, 2026

Obituary will be posted soon.

Jesús Félix Lavandera

Jesús Félix Lavandera

Jan 3, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we announce the passing of Jesús Félix Lavandera, a beloved friend, devoted husband, and a man whose warmth and spirit transcended generations and communities.

Jesús was born in Sonora, Mexico, a place that shaped his character, values, and deep sense of humanity. He was a loyal and unwavering friend—someone who was always...

Carmen Lazo

Carmen Lazo

Dec 31, 2025

Carmen Lazo was 79 and lived in Columbus Ohio. She passed away on Wednesday 12/31/2025 at grant hospital. She died of complications of a brain bleed.

She was born in Corpus Christi Texas in 1946. Her parents names are Cresencio Lazo and Barbara (Conde) Lazo, both have passed. She leaves behind two children, two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Her two...

Kimberly Marcum

Kimberly Marcum

Dec 31, 2025

Kimberly “Kim” Marcum age 64, of London Ohio passed away on December 31, 2025. She was born November 28, 1961 in Columbus Ohio. She was a devoted wife to her husband Joe Marcum. She was fire cracker and enjoyed family gatherings. She adored all her grandkids; Tyler (Destanee), Jessica (Charles), Haleigh (Joey), Kendal (Davey), Zadin, Mason, Paisley, Cody (Zoey), Courtney,...

Bonnisue Francis-Lynch

Bonnisue Francis-Lynch

Dec 30, 2025

Bonnisue Francis-Lynch, born on August 25, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in her hometown of Columbus. She was 64 years old.

Bonnisue was the beloved daughter of Alberta and Joseph Francis, both of whom preceded her in death. Throughout her life, she embodied kindness, warmth, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew her....

Mark Edward Morrow

Mark Edward Morrow

Dec 30, 2025

Mark Morrow, age 70, was born on October 18, 1955, in Galion, Ohio, and passed away on December 30, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Mark was the beloved son of Howard Morrow and Welma Morrow, who survive him. He was a devoted father to Amber Morrow, Thor Morrow, and Kaya Morrow, and a proud grandfather to Alexis Johnson,...

Charlene Alice Lagerberg

Charlene Alice Lagerberg

Dec 29, 2025

Charlene Alice Lagerberg, age 70, went to be with the lord on December 29, 2025. Following her passing, her sister Leontin Vandyke passed on January 3rd, 2026. Charlene was born on September 2, 1955 and was known for her love of unique boots, cooking for others and also crafting. She attended Maranatha Baptist Church in Columbus, OH. Charlene is survived...

Cynthia Sue Imes

Cynthia Sue Imes

Dec 29, 2025

Cynthia Sue Imes, age 74, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1951, and was known for her love of family, quiet moments, and simple joys.

Cynthia is survived by her daughters, Tina M. Rieser (Stephen) and Anna K. Gygi (Joe). She was a proud grandmother to Morgan Rieser, Spencer Henning, Christian Gygi, and Kimber Fleming, and...

Regina Joette Holland

Regina Joette Holland

Dec 28, 2025

Regina Joette Holland, 73, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Kobacker House. She was born March 19, 1952, in Fremont, Ohio, to the late Kermit and Eulalia (Reiter) Bender.

Known to family and friends as Gina, she was the youngest of ten children and learned early to navigate life among her older...

Pauline Cole

Pauline Cole

Dec 28, 2025

Pauline Cole, 79, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully December 28, 2025, at the Laurels of Worthington. Born on July 21, 1946, in Buckinghamshire, England she resided most of her life in Norwalk, Ohio before moving to Columbus.

She enjoyed being outside, reading magazines and shopping. She was employed at Norastat for several years where she retired.

Survived by her daughters Tina...

Robert James Morje

Robert James Morje

Dec 28, 2025

Robert James Morje, 75, of Columbus, Ohio, died December 28.

Mr. Morje was born November 26, 1950, in Lackawanna, New York.

After the death of his paternal grandfather in 1956, his family returned to the farm where his father, Arthur Morje Jr., had been raised, in Nassau (Rensselaer County), New York. There he helped milk a handful of cows, and pitch loose...

Donna Marie Allen

Donna Marie Allen

Dec 26, 2025

Donna Marie Allen,She had many names. She also liked to be called Maggie.

She unfortunately passed at the age of 63 but she would be mortified if we said that so we will just say that she was a young at heart 45. She always wanted to see and experience the world; however after Christmas December 26th 2025 she passed away....

Lynda Faye Mahaffey

Lynda Faye Mahaffey

Dec 26, 2025

Lynda Faye Mahaffey (August 10, 1926-December 26, 2025) went peacefully to her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her daughter Gerri (Lee) Spitzer, granddaughter Heather and brother David Shelby. Nieces Lynn (Rick) Martini, Susan (Tom) Pabst and Kristin (Scott Brewer) Robbins. Nine great nieces and nephews. Lynda retired from Geo. Byers and Sons after 40 plus years of service....

Kenneth Madden

Kenneth Madden

Dec 25, 2025

Kenneth Madden, 72, was born on April 20, 1953 in Belfast, Northern Ireland and passed away on December 25, 2025 in West Jefferson, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Lorna Madden, son Dax Alexander Madden, daughter Kendra Colleen Madden, brother Daniel Madden, sister Katrina Powell, sister-in-law Julie Davis (Ireland), brother-in-law Terrance Ricky (London, England), and immediate family.