Obituaries

Caroline G Goodwin

Caroline G Goodwin

Mar 18, 2026

Caroline G Goodwin

July 22, 1935 - March 18, 2026

Caroline ((Gray) Goodwin passed to her heavenly home at the age of 90. She was born in Paulding, Ohio but lived in Columbus for the last 27 years. Caroline was preceded in death by her devoted husband David Goodwin and son Samuel Goodwin. She is survived by her son Michael Goodwin and...

Claudette Wilson

Claudette Wilson

Mar 17, 2026

Claudette Wilson, age 78, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter Julie’s home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 12, 1947, in Zag, Kentucky, to Mattie and H.B. Cox.

Claudette was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She was the proud and...

Marilyn M. Redden

Marilyn M. Redden

Mar 13, 2026

Marilyn (Martin) Redden passed to her heavenly home March 13, 2026 at the age of 91. Born in Worthington, Ohio Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband John; parents Ida (Hard) and Lowell Martin; sons Allen and David and brother, John. She is survived by her daughters June and Carolyn, both of Columbus and son, Eugene (Gene) (Vickie), Jacksonville,...

Scott Elwood McCoy

Scott Elwood McCoy

Mar 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Scott Elwood McCoy, who departed this world on March 12, 2026, at the age of 65. Scott passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his cherished family at OSU James Cancer Center, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Scott was born on November 21, 1960, to...

Judith E. Martin

Judith E. Martin

Mar 9, 2026

Judith “Judy” E. Martin, age 73, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Our Home New Albany. Judy was a devoted mother, grandmother “Maga”, sister, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and Franklin University majoring in Human Resources. She...

Michael Joseph Rizco

Michael Joseph Rizco

Mar 8, 2026

Michael Joseph Rizco, age 74, affectionately known by many nicknames including Papi, Mikey, Papa Riz, Papino, Gagoo, Papa Smurf, Lefty and the big kahuna, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio. He was born July, 17, 1951 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to his parents Catino Rizco and Theresa Szymborski.

Michael grew up in...

Jacqueline Maillet O'Rourke

Jacqueline Maillet O'Rourke

Mar 7, 2026

    Jacqueline Maillet O'Rourke, 62 years old, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer at her home in Columbus, Ohio on March 7, 2026. Jacquie was born January 25, 1964, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Chuck Maillet, and Mother, Bea Maillet, and a nephew Charlie Maillet III. She is...

Amanda Carol Damron

Amanda Carol Damron

Mar 7, 2026

Amanda Carol Damron, age 42, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born October 25, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Tammy Johnson and Tony Damron Sr.

Amanda is survived by her 3 children Chad Jr, Ciara and Cody Moore. She is also survived by her mother Tammy (Howard) Johnson; 2 sisters Jessica (Phillip) Moore, Jessica...

Carla J. Duda

Carla J. Duda

Mar 6, 2026

Carla Jean Duda, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2026. Carla was born on March 31, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio.

Carla made her home on a farm in St. Louisville, Ohio, where she lived with her husband, Anthony. From a very young age, Carla’s love for animals was undeniable. Caring for animals wasn’t just a hobby for her—it was...

Charles William Fox

Charles William Fox

Mar 6, 2026

Charles William “Charlie” Fox, 70, Columbus, Ohio. Charlie died peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026 at Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, of cancer.

Preceded in death by his mother Cecilia (Leonardi), youngest sister Claire, and cousin Barbie Bendekovic.

Charlie was born in Columbus on July 5, 1955 to Cecilia and Robert Fox. He leaves behind Andrea (Payne), his loving wife of over 30 years,...

Ann Gabriel Mills

Ann Gabriel Mills

Mar 4, 2026

Ann Gabriel Borgarding Mills, age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Centerburg Pointe Nursing Facility due to kidney failure.

Ann was born on October 18, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Catherine “Cathy” Redden and Joseph “Jay” Borgarding. She was raised alongside her siblings Regina “Gina” Satterthwaite, Nick Borgarding, Monica Motil, Paul Borgarding, Curt Borgarding, Wayne Redden,...

Daniel Quiñones Rodríguez

Daniel Quiñones Rodríguez

Mar 2, 2026

Daniel Quiñones Rodríguez, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Grant Medical Center following unexpected complications from surgery. Born on July 21, 1960, in Caracas, Venezuela, Daniel was a man who built a life defined by hard work, kindness, and an extraordinary sense of humor.

He is survived by his mother, María Esperanza Rodríguez (Caracas, VEN); his...

Linda Faye Tudor

Linda Faye Tudor

Mar 2, 2026

Linda Tudor, of Delaware, Ohio transitioned peacefully to join her end-of-life partner, Frank on Monday, March 2 at 6:46 pm.

Linda was a strong woman. She overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles throughout her lifetime. She successfully navigated and survived: single motherhood of a precocious and stubborn daughter; The Blizzard of ‘78 without cigarettes; being the Tri-Delta Sorority House Mom to entitled co-eds...

Michael Hardesty

Michael Hardesty

Mar 2, 2026

Our Dad insisted on writing his own obituary “in order to set the record straight” and share a few last laughs with you.

Needless to say, Dad likely learned early in his law career to “charge by the word.” He clearly continued that practice through his three-page obituary. We love you Dad, but Sue shouldn’t have to take out a loan...

Jacqueline Mary Morton

Jacqueline Mary Morton

Mar 1, 2026

Jacqueline Mary Morton, born December 24, 1947, died March 1, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by father, Walter Crusoe and mother, Mary Janice (Miller). Survived by brother Robin, daughter Gwendolen, son-in-law, Lucas, and grandchildren, Bianca, Shea and Nico. Jackie worked for more than thirty years for the state of Ohio Department of Unemployment Compensation. She was an avid...

Gayla Lynn Seeds

Gayla Lynn Seeds

Mar 1, 2026

Gayla Lynn Seeds, age 72 years, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was born on April 10, 1953, in Colorado Springs, CO, to parents Richard T. Seeds and Doris M. Seeds.

Gayla is a 1971 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School.

Gayla is survived by her children - Eric Wingler, Nicole Fox, Richard...

Brian Eugene Shoemaker

Brian Eugene Shoemaker

Feb 28, 2026

Brian Eugene Shoemaker, 61, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at Riverside Hospital, following a sudden illness surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 30, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Brian was preceded in death by his mother Willa (Birchwell) Shoemaker. He is survived by his father, Raymond Shoemaker; daughters, Tasha Shoemaker and Tabitha Shoemaker; nephew...

JoAnn Price

JoAnn Price

Feb 28, 2026

JoAnn Price (Frazier) age 86, beloved wife of Larry Price for 65 years, passed peacefully on February 28, 2026 in Hilliard, Ohio.

Born on December 13, 1939, in Gallipolis, Ohio, JoAnn moved to Columbus as a young child. She attended West High School and later graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. JoAnn devoted many years...

Eric D. Michels

Eric D. Michels

Feb 27, 2026

Eric D. Michels, 48, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Eric was born in 1977 in Columbus, Ohio, to Saundra and Randall Michels. He was a proud graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and a longtime employee of Sam’s Club, where he dedicated many years of hard work and built lasting...

Peggy J Schafer

Peggy J Schafer

Feb 27, 2026

Peggy Jo Schafer (Blessing), age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital.

Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Levi; her father, William “Bill” (Betty) Blessing; and her granddaughter, Grace.

She was especially close to her beloved Granny, Daisy May Frick, who taught her how to be an amazing cook. Peggy would spend hours...