Hayden Andrew Zapfe

hayden zapfe

August 6, 1998 ~ August 13, 2020

Hayden Andrew Zapfe, 22, of Columbus, passed away August 13, 2020. Hayden was born August 6, 1998 in Columbus. He loved doing anything outdoors, including fishing, kayaking, and riding his Honda Ruckus. Hayden also enjoyed weight lifting and working on cars, but he especially loved spending time with his friends, which were abundant, as well as his dogs Paisley and Sophie. Hayden is survived by his parents Buffy R.B. Snyder of Columbus and John W. Zapfe Jr. of Greensburg; a brother Sebastian William Zapfe of Greensburg; grandparents Jeanette Snyder of Columbus, Larry (Barb) Snyder of Greensburg, as well as John W. Sr. and Betty Zapfe of Greensburg; an aunt Melissa Castillo of Greensburg; and uncles Steve (Amanda) Snyder of Greensburg, Larry Snyder of Westport, and Joe (Sarah) Zapfe of Greensburg; as well as several cousins.. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday August 18, 2020 at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Aud officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Entombment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Recover Out Loud thru the funeral home.

 

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  1. Buffy I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is just broken for you and your family. You are all in my prayers. Love you my dear friend.

  2. So sorry for your loss, Buffy… Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and sending you all the love during this time.

    • So sorry to hear of Hayden’s passing Buffy. Thinking of you and praying for comfort for you and your family

    • As I write this my heart is heavy. I am so terribly sorry to hear of Hayden’s passing. I know this is such a difficult time for you and your family Buffy. Praying for all of you. Betty Hill

    • Buffy, I am heartbroken for you and your family. Know that you will be in my prayers to gain peace and comfort through the coming weeks. I’m here if you need me anytime. Love you, Jean

    • Buffy I know your heart must be broken as you grieve the loss of Hayden. Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.

  3. Buffy we are so sorry for the tragic loss of you son. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in this very difficult time . Love Elliott and Rick Snyder .

  4. I miss you soooo much …Im glad i got to see you saturday…i know your slowy helping me …I know its hard i will forever be lost ….its your time to help us …I failed you please help me find peace …your daddy loves you always has ..always will

    • Billy and I just learned of the passing of your son. Please know that you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincerest condolences….

  5. Like everyone who knew your son we will feel his loss so deeply. I hope you can take comfort from knowing how special he was and the amount of people he touched . Love and hugs to you and your family at this deeply sad time. Your son will never be forgotten . Please accept my sympathy for the terrible loss of your son..RIP Champ, Chris Galliher.

  6. I will always remember Hayden’s sweet first grade smile. I was blessed to have him as a student and get to teach him to read.
    Debbie Burnett, Hayden’s first grade teacher at W.D. Richards

  7. This was a shock. Hayden was a pleasure to have. I still remember when he came to my office and thanked me personally for the help I had given him in his senior year. It was a gesture not a lot of kids his age would have made. It showed he had a kind heart. – Brian Hansen, Hayden’s school counselor at East

  8. Buffy, I am so sorry for your lost. He has had many struggles and you have been there for him. My heart goes to you as you grieve your lost. may prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Michelle Hatchett

  9. Buffy,
    Our hearts are filled with sorrow for what you are having to go through. There is no greater love than that of a mother for her child and I am sure Hayden knew how much you loved him.
    With deepest sympathy, Lisa Buck and family.

  10. Buffy & John, we can not express how deeply sorry we are. We are praying for you and your families. May God bring you peace and comfort. The Sniders

  11. Hayden had the greatest smile. Remembering that sweet face in his mummy costume while trick or treating. He was a kind soul. I have no words other than how very sorry we all are for your loss and will be praying for you all. Live, hugs and peace. Sarah, joe, sam and Luke Woolwine

  12. Buffy,
    I just now learned of the loss of your son. I’m so very sorry and sad for you and your family. I will coney to hold you up in thought and prayer 🙏 Niccol English


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