Obituaries Listing
Russell Painter
Mar 10, 2026
Russell Painter, age 75, of Columbus, passed away March 10, 2026. Russell graduated from Northland High School, Class of 1969 and had many friends from Linden McKinley. Preceded in death by parents Doyle and Anna Painter, siblings Jerry Painter, Bussy Painter, Barney Painter, Tommy Painter and Karen Painter. Survived by loving wife Kathy Painter, children Phillip (Cherie) Painter and Kevin...
June F. Beard
Mar 8, 2026
June F. Beard, age 91, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on October 21, 1934, in West Jefferson, Ohio, to the late Hurshel and Edith Bishop.
June was an avid bowler, a seamstress, a member of the Red Hat Society, and the Glenwood UMC. She enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino in...
Raffaella Pazak
Mar 4, 2026
Raffaella "Rae" DiBacco Pazak, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born May 15, 1941, in Bugnara, Italy, the daughter of the late Ugo and Anna (D'Eramo) DiBacco. Rae immigrated to the United States with her family in 1949 and grew up in Youngstown, Ohio.
Rae graduated as valedictorian from Chaney High School in 1960...
Barbara Ann Haladej
Feb 28, 2026
Barbara Ann (Brown) Haladej, 94, passed away on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and many exceptional caregivers at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio. Barbara was born on June 29, 1931, in Athens, Ohio to Edward Lee (1880-1949) and Agnes Ann Brown (1897-1976).
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Lee Hogan and Barbara Crabtree, and especially by beloved...
Janet Bowman
Feb 22, 2026
Janet Yvonne Bowman, age 94, of Hilliard, OH, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Janet was born on Aug. 4, 1931 in Columbus, OH to Ivor Wiseman and Mabel Hull, and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and friend. She grew up attending Columbus South High School (class of 1949) and later worked...
Brad Spitzer
Feb 20, 2026
Bradley Allen Spitzer passed away on Friday, February 20th, shortly after 9:00 PM while visiting a lovely vineyard with his wife in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Alcy Spitzer, and the two were feeling blessed and looking forward to celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary on February 21st. Bradley is also survived by his sister Candace Knight (husband...
Patrick Day
Feb 19, 2026
Patrick Day, 55, died suddenly February 19, 2026, in Hilliard, Ohio. Patrick Day was the loving husband of Debi Owens, and the proud father of three children, Alexandra (Seattle WA), Patrick, and Andrea.
Day, born 1970, was the son of Carol Varga (Bob) and Patrick Day (Patricia). He was brother toLynne Day (Tim Schwartz), Laura Malone (John), Jeffrey (Audrey), Terence (Theresa),...
John P. Morgan
Feb 19, 2026
John P. Morgan, age 78, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. He was born and raised in Manhattan, New York.
John graduated from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where he then went on to become a New York State Sargent in the New York State Supreme Court for 33 years, he then taught Crime...
Brian McMillen
Feb 18, 2026
Brian T. McMillen, age 50, of Plain City, passed away February 18, 2026. Brian was a business owner of McMillen Paving for 30 years. He enjoyed racing, boating on his Sea Ray at Lake Erie, hanging out with his friends at Sports on Tap and golfing. He loved his dogs Presley and Grace, BMX Racing, Ohio State football, Cincinnati Bengals...
Gloria Ann Mueller
Feb 16, 2026
Gloria Ann Mueller (Clausen), a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 98. Born on January 11, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, Gloria lived a life filled with love, dedication, and quiet grace.
Gloria was a woman of many interests and talents but always prioritized her family above all else....
Helen Chandler
Feb 16, 2026
Helen Chandler, age 85, passed away February 16, 2026. Helen was raised in McHenry, IL and was a longtime Columbus, OH resident. Preceded in death by parents Milton and Elsie Olson. Survived by children Cheryl (Bill) Coale, Robert (Susan) Dodd and Roy Dodd Jr., grandchildren Robby, Matt and Chris Dodd, Drew and Ben Coale, great grandchildren Audrey, Parker, Cooper and...
Margaret P. Russell
Feb 16, 2026
Margaret Phillippi Russell lived from June 9, 1934, to Feb. 16, 2026. Hers was a life filled with 91 years of love, laughter and lasting memories.
She was born to Margaret and Jonas Phillippi in their Columbus farmhouse, the youngest of five children by nine years. “I was probably a surprise,” she wrote in her autobiography, “and probably changed the lifestyle...
Regina Krystynak
Feb 11, 2026
Regina Krystynak, age 73, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on February 11th, 2026
Born on October 31, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Naomi Hutton Cook and her father, Peter Michalak. Regina is survived by Michael Krystynak and daughter, Kelli Krystynak (David Rieth). Her siblings, Marcia Michalak, Linda McAllister (Tom), Stephen Michalak and Leann Cook...
George Wahl
Feb 10, 2026
George Wahl, age 81, of Dubin, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1944, to the late Carl and Elizabeth (Arheit) Wahl.
George graduate from The Ohio State University with a BS degree in Agricultural/Economics. He then worked for Big Bear Stores for 30 years as a Buyer/Merchandiser. He also spent 1 year working...
David “Bob” Robert Hoyle
Feb 8, 2026
David Robert Hoyle, better known as “Bob,” a longtime resident of Bradenton, FL and native of Columbus, OH, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Bradenton. His family is devastated by the loss of Bob. However, he lived life to the fullest for every one of his 72 years, and that is what his obituary will focus on. Bob...
Douglas A. Weakley
Feb 7, 2026
Douglas Armond Weakley, age 84 of Plain City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Dublin Methodist Hospital on February 7, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, Ohio, on July 24, 1941, Doug was the son of Ruth Pauline (Leitnaker) and Armond L. Weakley.
Doug was a devoted husband to Connie (Conklin) Weakley. He considered himself truly blessed to have this amazing and beautiful woman as...
Anna LaGuardia
Feb 7, 2026
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Anna LaGuardia passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loving sister and nieces.Anna was known to all who knew her as a woman with a heart of gold—loving, kind, and endlessly generous. Her greatest joy was caring for others. Whether cooking someone’s favorite meal or finding the perfect thoughtful gift, she gave selflessly...
Thomas Rahr
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas Edward Rahr Jr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4th, 2026, surrounded by family, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. He was born on May 29, 1937, in Wheeling West Virginia, the son of Thomas (Eddie) and Kathryn Louise (Nikolaus) Rahr.
He graduated from Wheeling High School where he was known by his peers as the Lord High Chancellor...
Ross Huffman
Feb 2, 2026
Ross Huffman, age 90, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1935, to the late Richard and Violet (Sayre) Huffman, in Chester, West Virginia.
Ross is a proud veteran who served in the United States Navy, he loved spending his winters in Florida, always enjoyed a good game of golf, and greatly enjoyed...
Victor L Cznadel
Feb 2, 2026
Victor L. Cznadel, 84, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at home under Mt. Carmel Hospice care. He was a lifetime resident of Hilliard.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy (Steward) Cznadel, son, John Carroll, granddaughter, Hannah Carroll, former daughter-in-law, Becky Queen Carroll and special friend and uncle, Don Leppert.
Victor is preceded in death by parents, Edward...


