Obituaries

Mark S. Watson

Mark S. Watson

Apr 1, 2025

Mark Stephen Watson, age 69, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2025. Born on August 26, 1955, to James R. and Marilynn Watson, Mark was raised in Worthington and graduated from Thomas Worthington High School with the Class of 1974.

Mark was a man of big ideas, always thinking creatively and embracing life with enthusiasm. He found joy in...

Richard R Brigode

Richard R Brigode

Apr 1, 2025

Richard “Dick” R. Brigode, 80, of Gahanna, Ohio, died at his home after a difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

A graduate of St. Mary’s High School and a veteran of the United States Navy, Dick is survived by his wife Christine; his daughter LauraLee (Bill); his grandchildren Tyler, Dillon, Caley, Caleb, Carter, and Elliott; and family and...

Carol Jean Lightner-Ackerman

Carol Jean Lightner-Ackerman

Apr 1, 2025

Carol Lightner-Ackerman, born, February 11th, 1958, passed, April 1st, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Lightner Ackerman on April 1st, 2025. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her devoted husband, Alan Ackerman; son, Steve McClain and daughter-in-law, Melissa McClain “ daughter, Katie Gunn; and grandchildren, McKenzie McClain,...

Edward Paul Stump

Edward Paul Stump

Mar 31, 2025

Edward (Ed) P. Stump, of Plain City, born Nov 24 1949 in Columbus, Ohio passed away suddenly Monday, March 31, 2025. Graduate of Central High School, Class of 1968. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in ‘68 and served for 4 yrs as a navigator on the USS Ogden and then served another 2 yrs in the reserves. Worked as a...

Thomas J. Greene

Thomas J. Greene

Mar 31, 2025

Thomas Joseph Greene, age 88, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 31st, 2025.

Born on March 30th, 1937, in New York City, NY, to Calmon and Margaret Greene, Tom graduated from Jerome Catholic High School in 1954. He proudly served in the United States Air Force before beginning a long career at Capitol City Product, where...

Franklin Welch Drake

Franklin Welch Drake

Mar 30, 2025

Franklin Welch Drake, 88, died peacefully at Doctor’s West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on March 30, 2025. Frank was born to Lorenzo Roy and Lona Mae (Turner) Drake of Sedley, Virginia on February 7, 1937. Frank was preceded in death by his wife (who lovingly referred to him as “Killer”) of 65 years, Judy Belle (Purtee) Drake; his parents; four...

Dung Diep

Dung Diep

Mar 30, 2025

Dung Thai Diep, 91, of Columbus, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born in Vietnam on May 28, 1933 to Dam Lien Anh. She married Dam Bao Sinh and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1996.

Those left to cherish her memory include children, Wanda Glenn, Mimi Lee, Frank Tam, Nana Tam, Tony Tam, Bruce Tam, and...

Frank H. Lesley

Frank H. Lesley

Mar 30, 2025

Frank H Lesley Sr 73 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 30th, 2025. Born on September 27th 1951 in Santa Cruz, California to the late Donald and Helen Lesley Preceded in death by his parents; and the mother of his children Judith Lesley Survived by his children, Frank (Jennifer) Lesley Jr, Sonia (Paul) Williams,...

Liann White

Liann White

Mar 29, 2025

Liann O’Neill White. Born August 31st, 1951, Deceased March 29th, 2025. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Jotham J. White. No Children were born to the Whites. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur J. O’Neill. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn L. O’Neill, brother Terry L. O’Neill and her niece, Marisa O’Neill Ross who was...

Alexander J. Kahng

Alexander J. Kahng

Mar 29, 2025

Alexander J Kahng was born in Seoul South Korea, June 26, 1963. The youngest son of David and Elizabeth Kahng, known by family and friends as Alex.

Alex came to the USA at the tender age of 11 finding a place to call home in Columbus Ohio with his parents, sister, and two brothers. As the youngest of the family, he...

Larry J. Blanton

Larry J. Blanton

Mar 29, 2025

Larry James Blanton, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away March 29, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1946.

He is preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Loda Blanton, daughter Sherri Blanton, and grandson Christopher Pence .

Surviving family includes, wife, Joyce Blanton, children Stacy Blanton, Shaun (Barb) Blanton, grandchildren Austin (Nicole) Blanton, Alexis Blanton and brother Tim (Pam) Blanton.

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Albert Maurice Hively

Albert Maurice Hively

Mar 29, 2025

Albert Maurice Hively, age 88, passed away at his home on March 29, 2025. Albert was born on March 19, 1937 in Bidwell, Ohio to the late Lee and Marie Hively.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Marietta, his brothers, Charles Lee, Walter, and Joseph.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 65 years, Florida...

Mark C Zetwick

Mark C Zetwick

Mar 29, 2025

After sixty-nine years of a life well lived, Mark C. Zetwick left this world on March 29, 2025. He was born to Rodney "Boots" and Marlene (Larson) Zetwick on March 20, 1956 in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, raised in Ashtabula, Ohio where he attended Saint John School, and lived most of his adult life in Grove City, Ohio.

He was a loving...

Brenda Lee Fleming

Brenda Lee Fleming

Mar 29, 2025

Brenda Lee Fleming, left this world on March 29, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on November 29, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Brenda was a beacon of light, laughter, and love in the lives of those who knew her. She was a remarkable woman, characterized by her hilarious, sarcastic, and quick-witted personality that never failed to bring joy to...

William A. Smelko

William A. Smelko

Mar 28, 2025

William A. Smelko, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family. William was born on February 13, 1951 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Emil and Grace (Eileen) Smelko.

William is lovingly survived by his wife, Mary Burns Smelko, who was the the love and light of his life. William and Mary were married for 52 Years...

Big Charlie Mecum "Big C"

Big Charlie Mecum "Big C"

Mar 28, 2025

Big Charlie Mecum "Big C," 67, passed away March 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Anson C. Sr. and Janet Lucille Mecum, and wife, Melody A. Dolby Mecum; siblings, Robert Whitt and Cindy Collins. Charlie is survived by children, Charles E. (Johna) Mecum, Tony Mecum, Josh (Kelly) Mecum, Amanda (Richard Sr.) Balasico, Allan (Hanna) Dolby, and Ralph...

Kim "Auggie" Ogg

Kim "Auggie" Ogg

Mar 28, 2025

Kim "Auggie" Ogg, age 71, of Grove City, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jean Ogg; siblings, Linda, Marie, and Philip; mother-in-law, Wanda Evans; and niece, Sierra Stough. Auggie is survived by his wife of 39 years, Valerie Ogg; son, James K. Ogg; brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Lisa...

Richard Earl Kline

Richard Earl Kline

Mar 28, 2025

Richard Earl Kline, age 78 of Gahanna, OH, passed away at Mt. Carmel East on March 28, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1947 to the late Richard Kline and Eliza Jane Niemann (Kline) in Chillicothe, OH. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by step father Robert Niemann, in-laws William DeWeese and Juanita DeWeese. Richard is...

William Bolen

William Bolen

Mar 27, 2025

William Bryant Bolen was born on April 27, 1944, and died March 27, 2025. William passed away after enduring a lingering illness over the past year. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna Collins Bolen, 2 wonderful and caring children: Stefanie Bolen (James Davis), and John Bolen, 2 grandchildren: Airiel O'Bryan, Savanna Fields, and 5 great grandchildren; special and...

Florence Marie Kenty

Florence Marie Kenty

Mar 27, 2025

Florence Marie Harrold Kenty was born August 13, 1927 in Austin, Texas to Davis Harrold and Fannie Lee Storey.

She professed faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. Through the years she was active in the church and enjoyed singing.

She was a member of Christian Assembly Church in Columbus , Ohio for three decades at the...

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