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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
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.
Visitation...
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Margaret Grant
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Margaret Grant, 63, of Columbus, OH, passed away on March 27, 2025 at the home of her sister after a long hard fought battle with frontotemporal dementia.
She was born on November 6, 1961 in Columbus, OH to Denny and Mary (Doyle) Dorgan who preceded her in death.
Mary is survived one son Daniel Dennis Grant. She had 4 sisters: Terri...
Luther Paul Swavely
Mar 27, 2025
Luther Paul Swavely 92 of Grove City, OH died March 27, 2025 peacefully of natural causes
He was born on October 1, 1932 to Clarence H and Isie Lenore in Rentachintala, India
Luther attended Wittenberg University and was a Naval Corpsman during the Korean Conflict
He married Carolyn Allen on February 14, 1957 and they raised two children, Elizabeth Lanier and John Allen
He...
Charlotte Sue Sexton
Mar 27, 2025
Charlotte Sue Sexton, born on June 3, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and an immense capacity for love.
Charlotte was a simple woman who embraced life with a warm heart and open spirit. She found...
Carol L. Nott
Mar 27, 2025
Carol L. Nott, 92, passed away March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Pearl Wenger; husband of 39 years, David A Nott Sr.; son, William Fleming; and 10 siblings. Carol is survived by children, Jack Fleming, Ricky (Roberta Bevens) Fleming, Scherry (Mike) Hackler, and David (Jennifer) Nott Jr.; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews,...
Karen Dee Johnson
Mar 26, 2025
Karen Dee (McAlevy) Johnson, 80, formerly of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away in Gahanna, Ohio on March 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents, Wayne and Evelyn McAlevy; and husband, Gene E. Johnson. Karen is survived by children, Jeffrey A. (Kathy) Johnson and Jana (Bernie) Hocke; granddaughter, Rebecka (Matt) Warrington; and extended family of husband, Gene.
Graveside Service Wednesday, April...
Shirley Ann Hiles
Mar 26, 2025
Shirley Ann Hiles, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Avalon at Lewis Center Assisted Living on March 26, 2025. Shirley, who was a long-time resident of Columbus, was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on February 1, 1936 to the late Oscar C. and Nellie Mildred (Wright) Miller. Her husband, Frederick Eugene Hiles, passed away on July 16, 1993, after...
Michael Eugene Miller, Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Michael Miller, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio passed away March 26, 2025, with family by his side.
Mike was born in Huntington, WV, October 28, 1956 to Viola and Harry Miller. He loved playing softball, fishing, playing golf, and hunting. Once becoming a father, coaching and supporting his kids in all their activities and sports was a favorite past time. Mike...
Joe Fusner
Mar 26, 2025
Joe Fusner, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on March 26, 2025. Joe was born on March 30, 1956 to the late Clyde and Pat Fusner in Columbus.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Robert, and Jimmy Fusner, his long-time love, Brenda Henry, and several life-long friends.
He is lovingly survived by his children,...
Bruce (Butch) Allen Tipton
Mar 26, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and a lifetime of memories that we announce the passing of Bruce (Butch) Tipton age 70, a Vietnam Vet, hot rod enthusiast, bowling champion (in his own mind, at least), passionate hunter and the proud owner of a 1970 Dodge Super Bee that could make anyone feel like a teenager again; he was a...
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