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Larry L. Marlo

Larry L. Marlo

Mar 25, 2024

Larry L. Marlo 78, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Pickering House.  He was born on January 30, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Belva Marlo.  

Larry was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy. He was a retired prison guard for the South Eastern Correctional Facility with 30 years of...

Sandy K. Utt

Sandy K. Utt

Mar 24, 2024

Lancaster - Sandy Utt, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born on June 29, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio and graduated from Lancaster High School. Sandy retired as a job coordinator from Southeastern Correctional Institute. Sandy lived her life with passion, a strong will, and determination sprinkled with a sense of humor through...

Bruce E. Short

Bruce E. Short

Mar 24, 2024

Bruce E. Short, 38, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born September 7, 1985, to Larry and Patricia Short.Bruce was a 2004 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was very smart, especially when it came to computers and other electronics. Bruce is survived by his parents, Larry and Patti as well as...

Virginia Clum Kellner

Virginia Clum Kellner

Mar 23, 2024

Virginia Clum Kellner, 90, of Baltimore, passed away on March 23, 2024 at her residence. She was born to the late Walter and Anna Wiseman on August 29, 1933.

Virginia enjoyed helping others and was always there when you needed her. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and was a member of the Thurston United Methodist Church.

She is survived by...

Marjorie Lynn Blevins

Marjorie Lynn Blevins

Mar 21, 2024

Marjorie Lynn Blevins 86 of Beavercreek, Ohio, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at The Landings of Sidney. Marjorie was born in Cracker Neck, Virginia on December 1, 1937, to the late Garland and Lola Williams.

Marjorie was a proud military wife, and owner and operator of a day care until her retirement.  She enjoyed cooking...

Mary Lou Beatty

Mary Lou Beatty

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Lou Beatty 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Pickering House. She was born to Clarence and Hilda Moll, Sr. on March 27, 1939 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Mary Lou was a legal secretary for her husband James Beatty an attorney.  She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, enjoyed going to the ladies...

Max Stebelton

Max Stebelton

Mar 18, 2024

Wilford Max Stebelton died at Reflections Retirement Community on Monday, March 18, 2024.   He was born on August 11, 1928 to his parents Granville and Nora Stebelton.  Max was a Amanda High School Graduate Class of 1947. He was a long time Amanda resident and was the last surviving of seven siblings.  Max was preceded in death by his...

Russell E. King III

Russell E. King III

Mar 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Eugene King III, also known as little Rusty, 54, of Lancaster, Ohio.Russell Eugene King III was born on September 28, 1969, to Russell (Katherine) King II and Rebecca (Robert) Monk. He is survived by his caring parents; his pride and joy, his sons, Russell (Madison), Jerry (Bay), and Easton;...

Jeffrey Earl Spires

Jeffrey Earl Spires

Mar 15, 2024

Jeffrey Earl Spires 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Country Lane Gardens. He was born on October 20, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio.  

He worked on the railroad and enjoyed playing basketball and was a sports enthusiast.  

Jeffrey is survived by his daughter, Katelynn Spires of Lancaster; step-daughter, Kimberly (Matthew) Febus of Pleasantville; several grandchildren,...

Phyllis L. Coll

Phyllis L. Coll

Mar 15, 2024

Phyllis L. Coll, born Phyllis L. Cavinee on August 8, 1934, in Fairfield County, Ohio, peacefully passed away on March 15, 2024, at Pickering House. Phyllis dedicated an impressive 43 years of her life to being a Realtor and Broker, making countless dreams come true by helping people find their perfect homes. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class...

Harold E. Sain

Harold E. Sain

Mar 12, 2024

Harold E. Sain 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1947 in Baltimore, Ohio to the late Charles William and Virginia Sain.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army where he was in the Military police and after being discharged served on the Baltimore Police...

Josephine A. Hayden Muck

Josephine A. Hayden Muck

Mar 12, 2024

Josephine A. Muck, 94, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born January 21, 1930, to Raymond and Edith (Frazure) Beatty. 

Josephine was a member of Bremen Holiness Church. She loved to laugh and she was always making people smile. Josephine was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, especially football. She...

Sherry Lynn (Tucker) Anderson

Sherry Lynn (Tucker) Anderson

Mar 10, 2024

Sherry Lynn (Tucker) Anderson, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on March 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born to the late William and Irene Tucker on July 24, 1953 in Gallipolis, OH.

Sherry is survived by her son, Chris Tucker; siblings, Connie Thornton, Kathy Tucker, Janet (Barton) Craig, Freddie W. Tucker, Jerry L. (Gale) Tucker, and Russell (Sue) Tucker; several...

Michael Edlar Chappell

Michael Edlar Chappell

Mar 8, 2024

Michael Edlar "Mike" Chappell, age 67 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at home unexpectantly on March 8, 2024. Born May 2, 1956 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was the son Robert Edlar and Christine Kelley Chappell of Lancaster and the grandson of Dr. A. M. and Esther Ochs Kelley of Lancaster and William Edlar and Hazel Jaunita Chappell of Columbus. Mike graduated from...

Garry A. Boring

Garry A. Boring

Mar 7, 2024

Garry A. Boring 72 of Thurston, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 surrounded by his wife and family.  He was born on September 10, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio.  

He worked for Kingsford Products in Baltimore, Ohio and then later retired from the State of Ohio Prison System as a Lieutenant.  Garry was a member of Bible Baptist Church...

Donita Sue Murphy

Donita Sue Murphy

Mar 5, 2024

Donita Sue Murphy, a cherished matriarch, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age of 69 in the arms of her son Jerry Lee Tucker.

She was born on May 4, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio, and was the daughter of Elsie and Marvin “Pete” Crawford, the younger sister of Leroy, and...

Doris Jane "Janie" Parrish

Doris Jane "Janie" Parrish

Mar 5, 2024

Baltimore - Doris Jane “Janie” Parrish, age 79 of Baltimore, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Janie was born on December 4, 1944 to the late Charles and Emma Myers, Sr. Janie was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Baltimore VFW, and the Millersport American Legion. She...

John R. "Dick" Neel

John R. "Dick" Neel

Mar 4, 2024

John R. “Dick” Neel, of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2024, at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus. John was a loving son and caregiver for his father. He was also a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and he was a fan of old movies and TV shows, which gave him comfort in his final days.He is survived by his...

Earl A. Kunkler

Earl A. Kunkler

Mar 4, 2024

Earl A. Kunkler 46 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Grant Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster Ohio on July 5, 1977 and worked construction.

He loved to hunt, fish the surrounding area lakes and ponds, and go mushroom hunting.  Earl enjoyed the great outdoors as much as he could.

Earl is survived by his...

James "Jim" Leasure

James "Jim" Leasure

Mar 3, 2024

James “Jim” Leasure, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born to the late Glenn and Dorothy Mae Leasure on January 15, 1946.

Jim, a 66 year resident of Fairfield County, graduated from Fairfield Union in 1963. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1965-1966 until he was medically discharged. Following his...

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