Local Ohio Obituaries
Patricia Mowery
Jul 8, 2026
Patricia Mowery, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Country Lane Gardens in Thornville. She was born on June 25, 1951, to the late Howard and Kay Mowery in Galena, Ohio.
Patricia was a retired care center associate. She absolutely loved animals, especially dogs. She was very compassionate and giving towards everyone. Patricia was a simple, Godly woman...
Norma J. Welch
Jul 6, 2026
Norma J. Welch 86 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 6. 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 15, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn and Dorothy Deardorff. She enjoyed decorating, cooking, and drinking her coffee.
She is survived by her loving family, Glenna Ankrom of Pleasantville, Rhonda (Tim) Brown, Vickie Bradford and Amy...
Daniel L. Griffin
Jul 4, 2026
Daniel “Dan” L. Griffin, 78, died Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Pataskala Oaks Care Center.
Dan was born in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Robert L. Griffin and Frieda (Turben) Todhunter on February 3, 1948. He graduated from Lancaster High School class of 1968. Dan went on to attend the Ohio State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in...
Davia Kay Bennett
Jul 4, 2026
Davia K. (Holderman) Bennett, 74, died Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Fairfield Medical Center.
Davia served in the US Army.
She is survived by her brother Jon C. Bennett.
Davia is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Edward "Bang" M. Bennett, Jr.; and parents David K. and Shirley W. (Stupp) Holderman.
Caring Cremation® is being handled through the Frank E....
Gary "Kosher" Courtney
Jul 3, 2026
Gary “Kosher” Courtney 70 of Baltimore, Ohio passed on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1955 in Lancaster, Ohio.
Gary was a retired truck driver for Performance Site Management with 20 years of service. Along with being a truck driver, he was a member of Fairfield Fish and Game, associate member of the...
Dr. Richard George Riedel
Jul 2, 2026
Dr. Richard "Dick" Riedel, age 92, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 2, 2026.
Born on April 27, 1934, in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Gordon Charles and Sylvia Marie (Hunt) Riedel, Dick lived a life defined by faith, service, learning, and an unwavering love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Tom C. Warren
Jul 1, 2026
Thomas C. Warren, 82, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born in New Straitsville, Ohio, on September 1, 1943, to the late Everett and Mary Warren.
Tom met and married Mary Kathryn Rausch, and they were together for 37 years before she passed in 2019. He worked for the State of Ohio in...
Carol Russell
Jul 1, 2026
Carol Russell 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at the Pickering House. She was born on September 15, 1959 in Lancaster, Ohio.
She was a retied office manager for the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department with 30 years of service.
Carol had a love for animals, taking long rides on the motorcycle...
John H. Gilmer
Jun 25, 2026
John H. Gilmer
John H. Gilmer, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in at the age of 74. Born on January 3, 1952, in Lancaster, John was a lifelong resident whose life was defined by hard work and a love of the outdoors.
John dedicated himself to his work throughout his life and found his greatest happiness in...
Troy Allen Urbano
Jun 24, 2026
Any donations to help pay for cremation of Troy Urbano, Troy Allen Urbano, of Pickerington, OH can be made directly to the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.
Jesse "Guy" Brown
Jun 24, 2026
Jesse “Guy” Brown 46 of Millersport, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Millersport. He was born on July 26, 1979 in Houston, Texas.
He worked construction jobs of various types and enjoyed fishing. Guy had a good heart and was very giving along with a sense of humor.
Guy is survived by his son Tyler Brown; mother and...
Bradley Miller
Jun 23, 2026
Bradley Miller, a few days shy of 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1963 to the late Howard and Phyllis (Bryan) Miller.
Brad was a truck driver for Zebco Industries for over 20 years. He was a truck driver, then went on to work in the warehouse. Brad was...
Janice Anna (Emswiler) Laver
Jun 20, 2026
Janice Anna (Emswiler) Laver, 92 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1934, in Pataskala, Ohio, to the Late Byron and Thelma T. (Smoke) Emswiler.
Janice was an employee of Hocking Valley National Bank, co-owner of the Baltimore Chimney Sweep and a self-employed tax consultant.
Janice was happiest in her flower...
Gene Svoboda
Jun 19, 2026
Gene Svoboda, 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 18, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Albert and Harriet Chrustek (Kubowicz).
After her high school graduation, she attended the University of Northern Illinois. She took time out to marry Edward and started...
Jim Dickerson
Jun 18, 2026
Jim Dickerson, 77, died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years Elizabeth “Betsy” Dickerson; brother Richard (Marcia) Dickerson; step-son William (April) Flowers; step-grandchildren Emily (John) Ogden, Haley Flowers, and James Flowers; many other beloved family members; and his golfing and hunting buddies.
He is preceded in death by...
Susan K. Gurile
Jun 17, 2026
Susan K. Gurile, 80, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Main Street Terrace in Lancaster, Ohio.
Susan was a proud graduate of Liberty Union - Thurston in 1963. She furthered her education, graduating from Grant Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. Her journey of care and healing spanned an extraordinary 42 years as a nurse, during which she touched countless lives...
A. Anne Arledge
Jun 15, 2026
A. Anne Arledge, 85, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Springs at Wyandot Trail in Lancaster. She was born to the late Nelson and Nellie Reid on August 7, 1940.
In her younger years, she was a dancer and often talked about her “silver shoes”, she was also in a...
Marilyn June Wooster
Jun 8, 2026
Marilyn June Wooster, age 90, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the home of her son, Paul Wooster. Marilyn was born August 17, 1935, in the home of her parents, James L. and F. Delphia Landis. She attended Pickerington Schools through 3rd grade. In the 4th grade, Marilyn and her family moved to the Landis family farm outside of...
Ralph E. Talbert, Sr.
Jun 8, 2026
Ralph E. Talbert, Sr., 87, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City.
He was born December 30, 1938 in Athens county to the late Leslie and Isabelle (Turner) Talbert.
Ralph served his country with honor in the Air Force before embarking on a lifelong career at Western Electric. Beyond his career, Ralph was a man of simple pleasures. He...
Robert Sexton
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Sexton, a man whose warmth and kindness touched many hearts, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Bickford of Bexley. Born on March 24, 1936, in Garett, Kentucky, Robert led a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep love for community and family.
Robert’s career showcased his strong work ethic and skill as he retired as a machinist...
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