Columbus Africentric Early College High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Yuki Rose Coldheart age 24 of Marysville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 31 2025. Born February 22 2001 in Columbus Ohio Yuki was the beloved daughter of Brandon Kenneth Button and Julie Marie Bordas Button. She grew up in Marysville and graduated from the Marysville STEM Early Colleg...

Rev. John William Kerrick "Bill" passed away on January 17 2026. Born June 30 1931 in Findlay Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Jean Kraft Kerrick his sister and brotherinlaw Lois and Robert Skamfer granddaughter Lisa Ruth Kimball soninlaw Dr. Stephen Attaway and his parents John S. an...

CAMPBELL...Edward Andrew Tirpack passed away peacefully at his home on December 19 2025. He was born on July 19 1930 in Campbell Ohio to Slovak immigrants Andrew Tirpack and Helen Pyatak and was the eldest of three siblings. Following the early passing of his mother Ed was raised on Starr Street in ...

Robert Ginn was lovingly known as Dr. Ginn to many who were blessed by his dedication to teach the Bible. His life was filled with the bright colors of his extensive Daylily gardens conversations with family members and hours and hours of study which covered every page of Scripture multiple times ov...

Harry Kent Russell Jr., 77, of Lebanon, Ohio, slipped into eternity on Nov. 28 in the comfort of home and in the care of his loved ones. He was born May 11, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia. "It was a Tuesday," he'd volunteer to anyone, including all medical professionals who asked his birthdate. T...

William Leo Nixon Jr. known as Bill went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 15 2026 at the Ohio State Medical Center. He was born on January 23 1948 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus Ohio to William and Mildred Porter Nixon. Bill attended the Columbus Public School system. ...

One of my favorite memories growing up was getting in the car on fall Saturdays and heading to my dad’s best friend Ed’s house to huddle, along with his family, around a 1970’s era TV and watch Buckeye football. It was a ritual complete with great food and “The Best Damn Band in the Land” album on t...

Susan Elizabeth Fedorchak 80 of Gahanna Ohio passed away on Saturday January 31 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Anna and Stephen Fedorchak welcomed their daughter on August 5 1945 in Rankin PA. Susan was a devout Catholic from the beginning even surprising the nuns with her stalwartness. An excellen...

Susan A. Walker the second daughter of the late Virginia and Matthew Dukes was born on August 2 1953 in Columbus Ohio. She was raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania where she was known for her wit and sharp intellect. A student at both Masterman and a graduate of the class of 1971 Murrell Dobbins Tech...

Due to circumstances beyond our control the memorial service for Kay Fryman has been rescheduled to Monday February 9 2026 at 1100 a.m. at St. Johns Church with a reception to follow. The Reverend Kay Kirby Fryman 79 of Florence South Carolina went peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 2...

PFC Andrew Phillip Wilson age 24 passed away on January 3 2026 at his home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday January 21 from 900 am until 1100 am at Highland Baptist Church 219 Simpson Street Florence Alabama 35630. The service will follow at 1100 am with Chris Underwood officiating. Burial will...

Betty Lou Robinson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday Jan 272026. She was the second child born to the late Robert Omar and Mary Alice Walker Smith on November 7 1943 in Columbus Ohio. Betty graduated from East High School in 1961. She was joined in holy matrimony to Wesley Robinson on July 20...

Gale Edward Elwer was born April 8 1933 in Delphos Ohio and passed away on June 6 2025 surrounded by family at home in Tracy CA. He was the 9 th of 12 children born to Dorothy Frederick and Otto Elwer. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings. Helen Clementz Gertrude Wenzlick Ursula We...

David Michael Kautz was born July 24, 1952, to Arthur A. and Gloria L. (Lindemann) Kautz in Bellville, Texas. David grew up on the family farm, south of Willow Springs Texas, and at an early age knew he did not want to be a farmer when he grew up. He attended New Ulm Elementary School and graduated ...

Morgan Marie Patton age 30 of Willard Ohio passed away unexpectedly in result to a car accident early Tuesday December 16 2025. She was born on December 20 1994 in Columbus Ohio. Morgan graduated from Willard High School in 2013. She loved her fur babies especially cats. Morgan enjoyed spending time...

Robert “Bob” Schmidt, age 80, of Newark, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025. He was born August 10, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert J. and Mary K. (Noll) Schmidt. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Newark High School. He attended college classes at Ohio University before ent...

Doris Irene MooreDunno age 82 passed away on January 19 2026 in Groveport Ohio. She was born on July 9 1943 in Inez KY to the late Millard and Eunice Preece Moore. She graduated South High School in 1961 attended Ohio State Barber College in 1973 Nationwide Beauty Academy in 1976 and was a Master Ba...

David Samuel Stevenson 55 of Athens died Friday February 6 2026 at OhioHealth OBleness Hospital Athens. Born October 4 1970 in Columbus he was the son of Samuel Stevenson and Kathie Rice Stevenson of Jackson. A 1989 graduate of Jackson High School he attended Ohio University. While at college he was...

Rev. Hubert Chester McCleney 92 of Chadbourn met his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning January 10 2026. Hubert was born on December 24 1933 son of the late William Chester McCleney and Daisey Marie Carter McCleney. He was also preceded in death by his brother Richard Franklin McCleney. Funeral ...

Jim Phalen was born on June 25, 1935, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of August F. and Birdie E. Stricklin Phalen. He was married to Mary Theresa Evans on June 16, 1962, in Beardstown, IL.He is survived by his wife and two children, Amy Sue Phalen-Staudenmaier (m. Rob Staudenmaier) of Auburn, IL...

Mary Margaret Shon Bartelmay 85 passed away peacefully on Friday January 30 in Bexley Ohio. She was born on December 9 1940 in Youngstown Ohio to Joseph and Frances Shon. Mary was a proud graduate of The Rayen High School class of 1958. She went on to attend Youngstown University now Youngstown Stat...

With great sadness in our hearts the family of Bettye Caruso announces that she peacefully entered eternal life on December 6 2025 at the age 98. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank T. Caruso. She is survived by her five children seven grandchildren two nieces and one grandniece. Mom was ...

Mary Catherine Sprague 75 of Harrison Ohio beloved daughter sister wife mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7 2026. Mary was born May 18 1950 in Barnesville Ohio to the late Mary Jane and Kenneth Teague. Mary was the oldest of three daughters and a 1968 gra...