Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 30, 2026

Bernard (Punk, Bud, Bernie) Paumier passed away on September 30, 2026. Born on a farm on July 30, 1928, in Louisville, Ohio, Bernard was the beloved son of Eustace and Matilda. He graduated from Louisville High School and joined the Army Air Corps in 1947.

While stationed in Roswell, New Mexico, he met and married the love of his life, Jane,...

Sep 22, 2026

Patricia Jane Huth, of Lancaster, Ohio, will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her students, her church, and her community. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Al Huth; her sons, Chip Huth and Greg Huth; daughter in laws Stephanie Huth and Hollie Reeves, and her five grandchildren, Emmerson Huth, Greyson Huth, Allyson Huth, Wesley Huth,...

Sep 30, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Allen McClurg, of Lancaster, passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Lancaster on October 27, 1951, Joe’s life was rooted in the community that first welcomed him and remained home throughout his years.

A talented athlete, Joe was nominated to attend West Point but had already committed to Eastern Kentucky University, where he...

Sep 28, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of LeEllen Lovett Blackstone of Baltimore, Ohio, who passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 53.

LeEllen was born on August 9, 1973, in Whitley City, Kentucky, to Renfro and Edith (Marcum) Lovett. A lifelong and devoted University of Kentucky fan, LeEllen’s love for her home state...

Sep 27, 2026

Norma Faye (Ball) Nutter, 97 years young, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Norma was born in Lancaster, Ohio and lived there for almost 95 years. It was the place where Norma grew up and met her beloved husband, Jim. Norma was married to Jim for almost 74 years. They met when they were in the fifth grade...

Sep 25, 2026

Donna J. Kitchen, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Arbors at Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on April 2, 1937, Donna was the daughter of the late Mario and Dona Agosta. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1955.

Donna devoted her life to her family as a homemaker and loving...

Sep 24, 2026

Jane Totten Paumier, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on September 24, 2026. Jane was born on November 5, 1926, in Canton, Ohio, the cherished daughter of Albert and Edith Totten.

Jane was a proud graduate of Canton McKinley High School, and with a heart full of service, she entered WWII Nurse...

Sep 23, 2026

Pauline Jane Farrow, 95, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1931, to the late A. Leroy and Florence (Mosier) Welch. She was married to the late Richard Farrow for 50 years.

Pauline was a previous member of New Hope Assembly of God. She worked for the Fairfield...

Sep 20, 2026

Sep 15, 2026

Matthew B. Peters, 48, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026.

Born on April 15, 1978, to Larry Peters and the late Gail Peters, Matthew brought warmth, dedication, and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know him.

A hard worker with a natural talent for leadership, Matthew took immense pride in his career as a superintendent. His work ethic...

Sep 14, 2026

Shirley Smith Sims, 91, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by her children.

Shirley was born on December 20, 1934, in Newport, Ohio to the late Rev. M. Ray Smith and Jean (Mackey) Smith. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Asbury College, in Wilmore, Kentucky, and went on to complete a year of clinical training to become...

Sep 13, 2026

In loving memory of Laura Jean (Bradley) Cope beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed suddenly the morning of September 13, 2026. She was born to the late Gerard Thomas Bradley and Elizabeth Jane (Seymour) Bradley on March 2, 1963, in Red Bank, New Jersey. Laura was a 1981 graduate of Rogers High school, then entered the workforce in bookkeeping,...

Sep 11, 2026

Douglas E. McCabe, 75, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, September 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Edward Matthew McCabe and Mary Ann Castle.

Doug met Valaria Jo Niles in high school, they went to junior prom together, and married on August 28, 1971....

Sep 9, 2026

In loving memory of Saundra "Sandy" Hoover, who peacefully departed this world on September 9, 2026, just shy of her 78th birthday. Born on September 11, 1948, in the charming town of Weston, West Virginia, Sandy was the beloved daughter of Charles and Lorraine Goldsmith. She faced life's challenges with grace and courage, ultimately succumbing after a long illness, surrounded...

Sep 9, 2026

Marilyn Ann (Giesy) Kilbarger of Baltimore passed away at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio on September 9, 2026. .

Marilyn was born on August 3, 1931, to Jacob and Florence (Hite) Giesy. She was born in a house on Giesy Road, where she spent most of her life in the home her great-grandfather settled.

A graduate of Liberty Union High School,...

Sep 7, 2026

Wiliam C. Fairchild, Jr. 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the Pickering House. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 26, 1967 to the late William and Mindora Fairchild. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School.

He attended Maple Street United Methodist Church, helped with the free store at the church and was...

Sep 6, 2026

Duane James Woltz, 65, of Baltimore, passed away at Adena-Fairfield Medical Center on Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was the youngest son of Harold and Becky Woltz, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Forest Rose School in 1981. He attended Fairfield Industries and Learning Never Ends in Lancaster. He moved to Heartland Fairfield’s “Little House” in 1985 and...

Sep 5, 2026

Linda Jean Ritchey, 82, of Logan, OH went to be home with her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2026. She was born October 12, 1943 at Lancaster Community Hospital to the late Donald and Harriet Rienschield.

Linda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Barry W. Ritchey; children, Chad A. (Charity) Ritchey and Amy (Jon) Bauer; grandchildren,...

Sep 5, 2026

Our beloved Susan passed away at OSU Hospital on September 5, 2026 at the age of 55, surrounded in presence and in spirit by her family. Susan was born on December 23, 1970 in Lancaster to Leon and Kristi Hutsler.

Susan was a 1989 graduate of Lancaster High School. She completed Hospital Corpsman School, Field Medical Service School and advanced training...

Sep 4, 2026

Michelle Lynn Claypool, 47, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at The Fairhope Hospice Pickering House, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28th, 1978, to Mitch and Pam Meadows.

Michelle was a 1997 graduate of Lancaster High School. She spent many years working at Vinton County National Bank, a place that became so much...