Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

Sep 3, 2026

Randy Allen Smith, 68, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully with family by his side. Randy was born to Richard Smith and Florence Hunter Frasure. He graduated from Berne Union in 1976. Randy married the love of his life, RaeJean Powell Smith in 1978 in the Washington DC Temple. They raised their three children in the Sugar Grove area. Randy...

Sep 2, 2026

Judith Orr “Judy” Rastatter, 87, of Baltimore, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born to the late John and Marjorie (Miller) Orr on July 29, 1939 in Lancaster, OH.

Judy was a long-time member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Baltimore. She taught for many years as a special education teacher and retired from the Liberty Union School...

Sep 2, 2026

Barbara Ann (Fisher) Stamm, 85, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at The Pickering House following an extended illness. Born February 20, 1941, in Basil, Ohio, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Young) Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gary Wendell Stamm, who passed away...

2026

Michael E. Hoisington, 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Ohio Health Hospice House. He was born to the late Edward L. and Ruth J. Hoisington.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy. He was a retired supervisor for Western-Electric, Lucent, AT & T and finally becoming Nokia with 34 years of...

Aug 23, 2026

Roy A. Stoneburner, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home. He was born to the late Curtis Stoneburner and Bonnie Hartley on October 2, 1964.

Roy enjoyed classic cars owning 5 Camero’s throughout his life. His love of sports was shown through his dedication to OSU, the Reds, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Columbus Crew-watching...

Aug 22, 2026

Debbra Courtney, 70, of Baltimore, passed away at her residence surrounded by family on August 22, 2026. She was born to the late Grady and Jewell Collier on June 7, 1956, in Columbus, OH. 

Debbra lived for her family. As a loving mother and grandmother, she leaves a place that is hard to fill.

She is survived by her children, Gary Courtney...

Aug 22, 2026

Roger E. Jeffers, age 81, of Lancaster,OH formerly of Modesto, California, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Altercare Somerset.

Roger was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on May 16, 1945, to the late John C. and Edith V. Kesterson Jeffers.

While living in California, Roger owned and operated Edith’s Gourmet Cookie Company. A true entrepreneur ahead of his time, he began making...