Local Ohio Obituaries
Tom Azbell
Sep 11, 2025
Tom Azbell, 91, of Lancaster, OH, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on September 11, 2025. He was born to the late Clarence and Mary (Ward) Azbell on Monday, August 13, 1934.
Tom was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, the Moose Lodge 955, and retired from Anchor Hocking. He was a Korean veteran of the...
Eriollyn J. Weiss
Sep 9, 2025
Eriollyn J. Weiss, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on September 9, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Frank and Margaret Weiss on May 19, 1936 in Lancaster.
EJ graduated from Ohio University and worked as an RN for Grant Hospital for many years. She loved her dog Ollie who passed away in 2020.
She is survived by...
James "Jim" R. Hochradel
Sep 4, 2025
James (Jim) R. Hochradel, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio.
He was born on September 19th, 1942, in Pickerington, Ohio to Carl and Elva (Miller). He was the youngest of nine children. His family would eventually move to Baltimore where Jim would attend and graduate from Liberty Union High...
Cheryl L. Brandt
Sep 3, 2025
Cheryl L. Brandt, 72, of Rushville, passed away suddenly at home on September 3, 2025. She was the daughter to the late Jim and Marjorie Brake of Johnstown, OH.
Cheryl enjoyed jewelry and Barbie doll collecting, as well as her many cats which she took great care of.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Joe; and sister, Annie Kirby...
Kellie Kumler
Sep 2, 2025
Kellie Kumler, a beloved landscape architect and a vibrant spirit, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on June 29, 1969, in Lancaster, to the late Keith and Barbara Kumler, she blossomed into an extraordinary artist, weaving her love of nature into every garden and space she designed. Her creations were more than mere arrangements...
Sherry A. Johnson
Sep 2, 2025
Sherry A. Johnson, 65, of Millersport, passed away at her home on September 2, 2025 after losing her battle to lung cancer. She was born to the late Robert and MaryAnn Thompson on May 12, 1960 in Columbus, OH.
Sherry loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Sherry is survived by her husband of 42 years, Patrick Johnson; children, Holly...
Brett Andrew Kim
Sep 1, 2025
Brett Andrew Kim, 51, of Carroll, Ohio went to his eternal home on September 1, 2025.
Born on July 24, 1974, in Lancaster, Brett took every opportunity to be in nature, explore the world, and learn something new each day. He took great pride in providing for his family in every sense of the word. He enjoyed being outdoors and sharing...
Beverly Ann Cruit
Aug 30, 2025
Beverly Ann Cruit 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 27, 1942 in Logan, Ohio to the late Curtis and Kathryn Smathers.
She attended Pleasant Chapel Church and Allen Chapel. Beverly enjoyed reading, sewing and traveling when she could.
Beverly is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Dean)...
Ramona Jean Stone
Aug 27, 2025
Ramona Jean Stone 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born on June 23, 1932 in Athens, Ohio to the late Homer and Velma Laughlin.
She was a retired LPN and had worked at Winchester Place Nursing Center and several other nursing homes in her career.
Ramona was a member of the...
Jesse L. Hildinger
Aug 26, 2025
Jesse L Hildinger, age 76 of Lancaster died peacefully, surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. He was born to the late Kermit & Gertrude Yingling on February 17, 1949 in Columbus OH. He graduated from Groveport High School and served in the Army. Upon returning he worked for Cellar Lumber and retired from Strait and Lamp Lumber. He will...
Michael Leroy Heft, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Michael L. Heft, Sr. 66 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was a self-employed painter and enjoyed hunting for ginseng, mushrooms, hunting and spending time in the great outdoors.
Michael is survived by his son, Michael (Fiancée Keisha Davis) Heft, Jr.; daughter, Tricia (Travis) Finn all of Lancaster; grandchildren, Bryce, Kayla, Jordan, Alex, Carter, Carson, Carly,...
Michael A. Daugherty
Aug 22, 2025
Michael A. Daugherty, age 87, who died on August 22, 2025, at Bickford Assisted Living, is now waiting for the first resurrection (REV 20;16) from the grave by his Lord and Savior, the glorified and immortal human, Messiah Jesus; at his second coming to rule and reign on a renewed earth.
This Jesus, who is subject only to...
John E. Kempton Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
John E. Kempton Jr., 78, was born December 7, 1946 in Lancaster, OH to the late John Sr. and Amelia (Bevis) Kempton. He died August 22, 2025 in Columbus, OH with family by his side.
John was a 1966 graduate of Millersport High School. He was a 49-year Golden Age Eagle at Lancaster Aerie #2120. He served as State President in...
Hugh O. Schaffner
Aug 21, 2025
Hugh O. Schaffner, of Reynoldsburg and formerly of Baltimore, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born to the late Russell and Helen Schaffner on February 15, 1938.
Hugh worked for OBES for over 25 years, 26 years for the Baltimore Fire Department-10 of those years as Fire Chief, and was a town administrator for 10 years. He was also...
Steve A. Acton
Aug 21, 2025
Steve A. Acton, 68, of Baltimore, passed away on August 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born to the late Thomas and Leota Acton on December 24, 1956.
Steve enjoyed clay sculpting, cooking, and most of all fishing and camping with his sons.
He is survived by his wife, Toi Acton; sons, Cory (Erica) Acton of Ashland, OH and Bryan (Rita)...
Paul A. Reinbold
Aug 17, 2025
Paul Arthur Reinbold, 38, a resident of Lancaster, Ohio, took his life on August 17, 2025.
Paul was born in Eugene, Oregon, on February 3, 1987. He was adopted by Pete and Diane Reinbold in 1989. He prayed for a sister and Valerie was born into the family in 1991. The family lived in Milwaukie, OR and Rio Rancho, NM. Paul...
Charles Floyd "Chuck" Young
Aug 16, 2025
Charles Floyd “Chuck” Young passed peacefully after a long battle with Parkinsons’s disease and pulmonary fibrosis on August 16, 2025, just one week shy of his 80th birthday. He was born on August 23, 1945 to Mary Luease (Combs) Young and William Hiram Young. He was a Liberty Union High School graduate Class of 1963.
Chuck was retired from Lucent Technologies...
Darlene S. Lantz
Aug 15, 2025
Darlene S. Lantz, 69, died Friday, August 15, 2025 at her residence in Logan, OH.
Darlene is survived by her children Cindy (Chuck) Lantz, William David (Glenna) Lantz, Jr., and Mindy Herrera; grandchildren Shay Lantz and William David Lantz III; great grandchild Wiley Lantz, IIII; sister Carolyn Graham; life partner James “JR” Booze; as well as friend and father of her...
June Wooster
Aug 14, 2025
June Wooster 87 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Pickering House.
She was born on September 23, 1937 in Whistler, Ohio to the late Ernest and Edith Francis.
June’s career started off as a secretary to the Assistant Dean to the Department of Agriculture at The Ohio State University then became a supervisor at Shreyer Egg...
Linda Hacker
Aug 13, 2025
Linda Hacker, 78, of Rockbridge, passed away on August 13, 2025. She was born to the late Vernon Paul and Geraldine Fritz in Lancaster, OH on May 3, 1947.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dan Hacker;...
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