Obituaries

Mary Katherine Wetzler

Mary Katherine Wetzler

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Katherine “Katie” Wetzler, 73, of Columbus, died August 9th, 2025. Katie was born August 1st, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to John “Jack” and Mary (nee Hutchinson) Posey. She was deeply committed to advancing women's health, dedicating herself to addressing critical gaps in care where society has long fallen short.

Katie will be deeply missed by her husband of 38 years,...

Donald G. Reeb

Donald G. Reeb

Aug 9, 2025

Donald George Reeb, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 9, 2025. Donald was born on March 3, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Victor and Leona Reeb.

He is lovingly survived by his sons, Brian (Jennifer) Reeb, Chris (Katherine) Reeb, grandchildren, Hunter, Taylor, and former spouse, Melanie Reeb.

He was a proud Army Veteran who worked for Medical...

Lynne M. Chapman

Lynne M. Chapman

Aug 9, 2025

Lynne Marie Chapman (née Klosterman), age 78, passed away surrounded by family on August 9, 2025, in Grove City, Ohio. Born on October 19, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Lynne lived a full and spirited life marked by devotion to her family, a strong will, and a warm heart. She will be remembered most for her kind heart and the joy...

Louis Womeldorff

Louis Womeldorff

Aug 9, 2025

Louis Frederick Womeldorff, age 80, passed away on August 9, 2025. Louis was born on August 20, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Josephine Stuzzo Womeldorff.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents who raised him, Louis and Marie Womeldorff.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Womeldorff, children...

Sandra Kay Hollar

Sandra Kay Hollar

Aug 9, 2025

Sandra Kay Hollar, age 83, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl Frazier and Edith (Johnstone) Frazier. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; and son, Michael. She is survived by her husband, William Hollar; children, Mark, Michelle (Ladawna), Matthew (Karen); grandchildren, Tyler, Christopher, Brandon; great...

Stephen Douglas Bradford

Stephen Douglas Bradford

Aug 9, 2025

Stephen Douglas Bradford, age 75, of Columbus, passed away at home on August 9th, 2025 following a long illness. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 18th, 1950 to the late Marvin and Betty (Hicks) Bradford. He was raised in Blanchester, Ohio where he graduated from Blanchester High School. After high school he proudly served in the United States...

Mary L. Bowman

Mary L. Bowman

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Lois Bowman, 69, of Columbus, passed away August 9th, 2025.

Mary was born April 3rd, 1956 in San Antonio, TX to George and Grace (Saunders) Bowman. Professionally, Mary was self-employed owning her own cleaning business for several decades in the Boerne, Fair Oaks, TX area.

She was an avid gardener, serious scrabble player, and loved listening to oldies with her friends...

Frank Charles Porter Jr.

Frank Charles Porter Jr.

Aug 8, 2025

Frank Charles Porter Jr., affectionately known as Uncle Jr., passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on September 18, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, Frank lived a life marked by kindness and generosity, tempered with a dash of stubbornness and sass.

Frank dedicated many years of his career serving as a custodian for Columbus City Schools...

Diane R. Mills

Diane R. Mills

Aug 8, 2025

Diane R. Mills, a loving and devoted family member, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on May 3, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, Diane graduated from Franklin Heights High School in the class of 1960 and briefly attended The University of Miami in Florida.

Diane's career spanned many years, beginning in bakeries, before moving on to...

Christopher Beaty

Christopher Beaty

Aug 8, 2025

Christopher Beaty, 53, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025. A devoted husband, father, artist, and friend. Chris lived a life filled with creativity, generosity, and unwavering faith.Born on May 23, 1972, Chris was a proud graduate of Fort Hayes High School. He went on to share his talents with the community through his work at the...

Marianne Sue Allmon

Marianne Sue Allmon

Aug 8, 2025

Marianne Sue Allmon (née Burket), 59, passed away August 8, 2025 after giving her all to fight pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her father, Roger Burket, she is survived by her mother, Leah Burket, her husband, Mark Allmon, her children, Lindsey (Colby) Reece, Kelsey (Gunnar Bernhart) Allmon, and Trevor Allmon, her grandchildren Oliver and Lily Reece, parents-in-law Marilyn and...

Betty Rose Allen

Betty Rose Allen

Aug 8, 2025

Betty Rose (Hussell) Allen, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandma and great-grandma, passed away peacefully into eternal life on August 8, 2025 after an 11 year battle with cancer. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis E. Hussell and Mary Emma (Thornton) Hussell and brothers, Bernard, Vernon and Kenneth. Also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years,...

Shawn Lynch

Shawn Lynch

Aug 7, 2025

Shawn Lynch, age 39, of Obetz, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025. Shawn was born in Wilmington, North Carolina to the surviving Cherrye Lynch.

He is preceded in death by his special Mawmaw, Marilyn Johnson and Papaw, Kenneth Johnson, maternal grandparents, Gerald Lynch and Carolyn Lynch.

He is lovingly survived by his mom, Cherrye Lynch, the mother of his children...

Carolyn Jean Skaggs

Carolyn Jean Skaggs

Aug 7, 2025

Carolyn Jean Skaggs, born on October 13, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on August 7, 2025, in Galloway, Ohio. She dedicated 27 years to her career as a payroll administrator for Team Fishel, a job she was extremely proud of, managing to accomplish what took three people to replace.

A graduate of Franklin Heights...

Carol Ford Wallen

Carol Ford Wallen

Aug 6, 2025

Carol (Ford) Wallen February 12th, 1934 died August 6th 2025

Born to John and Gladys Ford in Louisville, Kentucky. In June of 1952 Carol married her high school sweetheart Buzz Wallen. They shared an adventurous life with their daughters Terry and Vicki. Carol and Buzz worked for the Worthington City School system. Carol was an executive secretary for four principals, in...

Frank New

Frank New

Aug 6, 2025

Frank New, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Frank was born in Burnwell, Kentucky to the late Andy and Holly New. He is also preceded in death by his first wife of 69 years, Betty New.

Frank was a member of Parsons Ave Church of God....

Carl Ray Pack

Carl Ray Pack

Aug 6, 2025

Carl “Ray” Pack, 71, of Washington Courthouse, passed away on August 6, 2025. He was born in Columbus on October 1, 1953 to the late George Jefferson and Georgia Mae (Griffith) Pack. He married Cathy Lynn Cartwright on 05/08/1972, and she survives.

Along with his loving wife of 53 years, Ray is survived by daughters, Amanda Kay Pack, Candie Rae Pack...

Linda V. Campanizzi

Linda V. Campanizzi

Aug 6, 2025

Linda V. Campanizzi, 75, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 16, 1950, in Wheeling, West Virginia.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles (Teddy) and Maria P. Campanizzi, of Flushing, Ohio and her sister-in-law, Jana Campanizzi of St....

Ronald Wayne Smith

Ronald Wayne Smith

Aug 5, 2025

In memory of Corporal Ronald Wayne Smith, born on August 16, 1960, in Greenville, Mississippi, and who departed from this world on August 5, 2025. With deep respect and admiration, we remember a man whose life was defined by his unwavering commitment to serving his country and to embodying the core values of the United States Marine Corps: Honor, Courage,...

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