Obituaries

John Cyrus Yerian

John Cyrus Yerian

Feb 8, 2026

Sunday we lost John Yerian at just 60 years old. Our hearts are broken, but we’re thankful he is no longer in pain.

Cancer is a cruel disease. John fought for 18 long months, and he fought hard — with strength, grit, and heart. He never gave up, even on the days it was heavy.

John had a way of showing up...

Paula Jean Wexler

Paula Jean Wexler

Feb 3, 2026

Paula Jean Wexler, 78, of Columbus, passed away February 3, 2026, at the Kobacker House. Paula was born on April 21, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul and Nancy Warden.

Paula grew up in Van Wert, Ohio and was the eldest of eight children. She moved to Columbus in 1969. She was a loving mother to her three children and ten...

Shirley Ellen Johnson

Shirley Ellen Johnson

Feb 3, 2026

Shirley passed away Tuesday February 3, 2026 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was 82 years old. She is survived by her 4 children, Egbert Elias (Donna), Paul Johnson (Kathy), Pamela Tinsley (Charles), and Harry Johnson (Erica). Also, her longtime boyfriend Harold Narotsky. She had 7 brothers and sisters, James Elias (deceased), Frank Elias (deceased), Emma Walraven, Margaret...

Gloria J Harman

Gloria J Harman

Feb 3, 2026

**Gloria Jean Harman**

**March 29, 1956 – February 3, 2026**

Psalm 42:11: “…Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”

Gloria Jean Harman, who accepted Jesus as her Savior at Mahaffey Camp, Pennsylvania, at the age of eight, passed away on February 3rd.

Born in Indiana, PA, she spent her formative years in the western part...

Paul Eugene Melton Jr.

Paul Eugene Melton Jr.

Feb 1, 2026

Paul E Melton Jr., also affectionately known as “P.J.” or “Pauly”, passed away at the age of 67 on Feb 1st 2026 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.

He was born on July 25th, 1958 and was raised in Columbus/Westerville. Paul worked all over the Central OH area as a painter for 45 years. He was a fan of Grandad’s and...

William Edward Day

William Edward Day

Feb 1, 2026

William Edward Day, known affectionately as Bill or "Buddy," passed away February 1st, 2026, at the age of 70 in Pickerington, Ohio.

Bill was a history buff and a French major at OSU who never lost his thirst for knowledge. He held a deep fascination for the French and British Monarchy, particularly Queen Marie Antoinette, Queen Elizabeth II, and Princess Diana....

Anthony Walter Owens

Anthony Walter Owens

Feb 1, 2026

Anthony "Duke" Walter Owens, age 69, passed away February 1, 2026 at Mount Carmel Hospital East. Duke was born on August 30, 1956 in Welch, West Virginia. Proceeded in death by his father, John Walter Owens; his loving mother, Arlenia Mae Owens. He is survived by his children, Heather and Adam Lenart; his grandchildren, Jordan, Julius, and Aubree; Sisters, Kelly(Rich)...

Carrie M Bulter-Walton

Carrie M Bulter-Walton

Jan 31, 2026

Carrie Marie Butler-Walton, age 49, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 31, 2026, at OSU Hospital.

Carrie was born on May 28, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of Rebecca Walton-Bell and William Walton. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, including her mother Rebecca Walton-Bell, who also passed in the same house fire, her father...

Marlene S Price

Marlene S Price

Jan 31, 2026

PRICE (SCHAD), MARLENE

Marlene Schad Price, age 89, of Columbus, formerly of Worthington, devoted wife, mom, Gram, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Her body died Saturday, Jan. 31 at home.

Survived by beloved husband of 67 wonderful years: Dr. John E. (Jack) Price; cherished children: Pam (Ted) Thompson, Todd (Susan) Price, Cathe (Glenn) Moog; treasured grandchildren: Kyle and Natalie Moog, Trevor...

Charles Alexander Thivener

Charles Alexander Thivener

Jan 29, 2026

Charles Alexander Thivener, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away on January 29th, 2026 at the age of 58 with family by his side. His life radiated loyalty, strength, and devotion to those he cherished, leaving behind a legacy of love that will endure in the hearts of all who knew him.

Above all, Charles was a family man. He fiercely and unwaveringly...

Carre Hawkinson

Carre Hawkinson

Jan 29, 2026

Carre Lynn Hawkinson, 74, formerly of Springfield, passed away January 29, 2026. She was born in Dayton on July 21, 1951, to the late Marjorie (Kent) and Alex Hendrix. Carre had lived in Dublin for the past eight years.

She enjoyed being busy by thrifting, shopping, and exploring the area she lived. She was regularly working on a variety of crafting...

Kathleen Ann Feicht

Kathleen Ann Feicht

Jan 27, 2026

Kathleen Ann Feicht, April 10, 1945 – January 27, 2026, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marie Feicht. Kathleen is survived by sisters Mary Margaret “Peggy” Feicht and Pamela (Ira) Scheer, nieces Laura (Jon) Dimitrijevic and Jessica Scheer (Jason Beauregard), and great nephews, Oliver and Everett Dimitrijevic. As a keeper of...

Thomas E. McDonald

Thomas E. McDonald

Jan 27, 2026

Thomas E. McDonald, age 66, passed away January 27, 2026. He was the son of the late Eugene (Leona) McDonald and Mary (Ralph) Seymour. 

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Michael and Terry McDonald and his sister Kathy (Tom) Box. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 Years, Sherry McDonald; son, Michael McDonald; son, Cory McDonald; daughter, Amy...

Theresa L. Murdick

Theresa L. Murdick

Jan 26, 2026

Theresa L. “Terri” Murdick passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at the age of 70, in her place of birth, Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.Terri was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, cousin, niece, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gail and Theresa Graham; her brother Michael; her grandparents Rose and...

Tammy Marie Ewing

Tammy Marie Ewing

Jan 26, 2026

In Loving Memory

We are saddened to share that Tammy Marie Ewing suddenly passed away on January 26, 2026, at 51 years old.

Born on October 23, 1974 to Tom and Carol Ewing, in Columbus, Ohio.

Tammy was a kind and generous soul who made life brighter for everyone around her.

Tammy leaves behind a loving family: Her mother Carol, son Cody (Jen), Jesse...

Michael Allen Spencer

Michael Allen Spencer

Jan 26, 2026

Michael Allen Spencer, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, due to heart failure. 

Michael was born on January 10, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Denver Ernest Spencer; his mother, Elizabeth Spencer; his son, Austin Spencer; and his nephew, Denver Ernest III "Trey."

Michael loved fishing and...

Charles William Osborne

Charles William Osborne

Jan 26, 2026

Charles William Osborne, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Marysville, Ohio at the age of 55. He was born on October 13, 1970, to Charles Edward Osborne and Emily Sharon Osborne.

Charles is survived by his sister, Angela Haney (spouse Jarrod Walters) and loving children: Emily Adkins (spouse Brandon Adkins), Andrea Garrison (partner Vince Kellams),...

Charles Beam

Charles Beam

Jan 26, 2026

Charles Beam passed away January 26, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ralph William Marinello

Ralph William Marinello

Jan 25, 2026

Ralph William Marinello passed away on January 25, 2026, at St. Ann’s Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Marinello Sr. and Barbara (Long) Marinello. A funeral mass will be held on February 14 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at: St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church 168 E. Lincoln St. Columbus, OH 43215. Reception to...

Nobuko Watanabe Archer

Nobuko Watanabe Archer

Jan 25, 2026

Nobuko Watanabe Archer, born on July 8, 1951, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, embarked on a new chapter in her life when she came to the United States around 1975. The first place she lived in the U.S. was Staten Island, NY. On July 1, 1982, she married Donald Archer at Madison Square Garden. Later, he realized she had lived in...