Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

With a heavy heart we announce the death of Craig “Judson” Bidle. (May 6, 1982 - July 6, 2023) He was taken from us too soon, at the young age of 41. For those unaware, Jud faced a truly tenacious degenerative disease that he contracted in May, 2020, as a direct result of COVID-19, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). Jud was...

Jul 1, 2023

Oscar E. Miller, age 88 of Rushville, died July 1st, 2023 at Buckeye Care and Rehab.  He was born on May 24th, 1935 in Rockbridge to the late Harley and Sadie Zeller Miller. He retired from the county where he was a mechanic.  His true passion was being a farmer.  He loved his Ford Tractors and spending time working...

Jun 29, 2023

Michael “Steve” Steven Allen, 66, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Steve graduated from Lancaster High School in 1974. He enjoyed watching the Oakland Raiders, the San Francisco Giants, and Purdue. Steve was a pitcher while in high school as well as for the American Legion. Before retiring Steve was a bartender at Leo’s...

Jun 28, 2023

Albert “Gene” Ford age 84 of Carroll, Ohio passed away June 28, 2023.  Gene was born May 16, 1939 to the late William and Rheada (Whittington) Ford.  Gene was a Senior Master Sargent in the Ohio Air National Guard. He retired after serving 35 years in the 121st tacticle fighter wing of the Ohio Air National Guard, stationed at...

Jun 24, 2023

Marjorie Bollinger Cleghorn, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.  She was born on July 31, 1937 to the late Jessie and Bessie Harris, in Akron, OH.  As a younger girl she and her sister traveled the USA playing their accordions.  She was gifted at playing the piano and the organ.  She was an Account...

Jun 23, 2023

John D. Woods 62 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, June 23, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

He worked for General Machine as a machinist and enjoyed working with wood.  John was a pencil artist and a very good draftsman.

John is survived by his sister, Cheryl (Jim) Clark of Somerset; brothers, Mark A. (Sandy...

Jun 23, 2023

Jan A. Tinnermann 71 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on August 15, 1951 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Clarence and Kathryn Combs.

She started her teaching career in 1973.  She taught elementary and at the secondary levels.  Jan...

Jun 22, 2023

Helen Ann LeFever 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her residence.

She was retired from Fairfield Medical Center in the food service area. She attended Lighthouse Memorial Church in Millersport and enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift stores looking for treasures. Helen loved her family dearly.

She is...

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Francis Rork, age 79 of Lancaster, passed away June 22, 2023 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Philip and Julia Tracy Rork on May 22, 1944 in the Bronx, NY.  He graduated from St. Michael's College located in Colchester, Vermont where he met the love of his life and his future wife, Frances. He...

Jun 21, 2023

Phil “Little Phil” Salva 72 of Somerset, Ohio died June 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was a longtime painter and a member of the Somerset American Legion Post and enjoyed gardening.

He was beloved by his family and friends.  Phillip is survived by his brothers Mark (Heather) Salva of Groveport, Ohio and John Salva of McCarthur,...

Jun 19, 2023

Gerald Pemberton 66 of Thornville, Ohio died Monday, June 19, 2023.  He worked for Noland Amusements.  He is survived by his  brother, Ronald Pemberton and cousins. Caring Cremation has taken place.

Jun 19, 2023

Larry Seed 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired corrections officer for the State of Ohio working out of the Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #955, enjoyed playing cards, fishing, riding his motorcycle. ...

Jun 17, 2023

G. R. “Bob” Rosier 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born on February 9, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Charles W. Rosier and Naomi (Hawkins) Davis.

Bob was a Carroll High School graduate Class of 1960 and was in the Carroll H.S. Sports Hall of...

Jun 17, 2023

Jerry Cook, 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born March 31, 1933 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Fred W. and Edna F. Cook.

He served in the US Navy Reserves and was retired from Ohio Bell as a manager with over 40 years of service....

Jun 16, 2023

James Stuart Ogilvie was born November 23rd, 1946 in Lancaster, OH and died on June 16th, 2023. Jim was the third child and was preceded in death by parents Norman J. Ogilvie, Sr. and June Clawson Ogilvie, as well as brother Bruce Ogilvie.  He is survived by his daughters, Heather Ann Ogilvie of Savannah, Georgia and Natalie Corinne Ogilvie...

Jun 16, 2023

John D. Meese, age 81, passed away June 16th at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe OH, due to sudden illness.  He was born in Troy New York to Clarence Ray Meese and Virginia Elizabeth Kelley Meese.

Survived by loving wife Jane Cannizzaro Meese, son C. Ray Meese, daughter-in-law Deborah Meese, grandson John Daniel Meese, sisters-in-law Ardis...

Jun 15, 2023

Lee P. Thomas, 92, of Sugar Grove, passed away on June 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born to the late Leonard and Aleda Thomas in Cleveland, OH on August 20, 1929.

Lee was a true community leader who was a 50 year member of the Masons, past president of the Kiwanis Club, and held various...

Jun 15, 2023

Rose M. Wolfe 71 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a nurse for Conci in Columbus, Ohio in which she help others.  Rose enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, and going to the Amish Country.

Rose is survived by her sisters, Linda Woods...

Jun 14, 2023

William “Bill” E. Triest, Jr, 72, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.

Bill was born on February 16. 1951 in Washington D.C, the son of the late William E. and Patricia (McKeon) Triest. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins in Biophysics. He continued his education...

Jun 12, 2023

Aaron Wade Summers 54 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was a mechanic for Bee Line Alignment with 36 years of service.

Aaron is survived by his mother, Verylene Summers of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Dusty (Toni) Summers of Malta, Ohio; niece and nephew, Siera and Zack along...