Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

Jun 11, 2023

Lancaster - John Allan Gamble, 67, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

John worked as an engineer in the glass industry for over 43 years between Anchor Hocking and Lancaster Glass. He loved the Browns and Buckeyes. He valued his friends, and was well liked and loved by all who had the good fortune...

Jun 10, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Snyder 57 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. She left a legacy of Love, Joy and Laughter.

She is survived by her husband, Scott A. Snyder; children, Benjamin J. Snyder and Jessika A. Snyder and brother, Charlie Schultz.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...

Jun 8, 2023

Joan E. (Howdyshell) Underwood 60 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.  She was born to William Junior and Barb Howdyshell on January 7, 1963 in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was working as a cataloguing and acquisition supervisor for the Pickerington Public Library with 26 years of service.

Jun 6, 2023

Mr. Brian Jeffrey Hansel, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Brian was born in Lancaster, OH on December 5, 1959. He had a strong faith in God and church, as a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Rural Hall. Brian served as a Sunday School Teacher and...

Jun 5, 2023

Betty Marie (Azbell) Lehman passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Betty was born on September 6, 1936 to the late Clarence and Helena (Dugan) Azbell.  She attended West Elementary School and Lancaster High School, Graduating with the Class of 1954.

She was a member of Campfire Girls, Horizon Club...

Jun 5, 2023

Thomas Greg Thompson 71 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at his residence.  He was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Violet Thompson; son, Eric Thompson; daughter, Erin Miller; grandson, James Miller all of Pleasantville, Ohio; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jessie (Stephen McClaskey, Brenda Grubb, Angie Brown,...

Jun 4, 2023

Francis E. Archer, age 81, formerly of Somerset, died peacefully at his residence in Lancaster on June 4th, 2023. He was born to the late Hugh Hunt and Nellie Hunt Archer on July 21st 1941, in Kingston, Ohio. Francis served four years as a US Marine. He retired from Continental Midland where he was a Machinist. Francis's amazing personality...

Jun 3, 2023

Janet Louise Upp, 86 passed peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Arbors at Carroll.  She is now reunited with her husband of 64 years, Rodger Lee Upp who passed last July.  Janet is survived by daughters Delana (Donald) Vanover of Circleville; Lisa (Jon) Ankrom of Worthington, and Molly Clark and Dave Wright of Beavercreek.  Janet...

Jun 2, 2023

Kathleen Faye (Darfus) Wilson 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was born on July 10, 1932 in Logan, Ohio to the late John and Clara Kitchen Darfus. She was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1950. Kathleen was a retired property manager for Gorsuch Inc. and later worked...

Jun 1, 2023

Lancaster - Keith A. Arledge, 50, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, June 1, 2023.

He is survived by his children Andrew and Carlee Arledge; their mother Tracy Arledge; his parents Larry Arledge and Brenda (Spires) Albertini; siblings Cyndi Cook, Caryn (Chuck Perry) Orr, Kevin (Paula Dilcher) Arledge, Kim Chrysler, and Chad Given; aunts Patty Jeffers and Linda...

May 31, 2023

Marlena Kay Griffith Marcum 55 of Lancaster, Ohio lost her battle to cancer on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

She was a cook for the Fraternal Order of Eagles.  She enjoyed fishing, hiking, animals and being in the great outdoors.

Marlena is survived by her...

May 31, 2023

Sharon Kay (Sterling) Welch, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her home, due to complications from chronic conditions.

A life-long resident of Fairfield County, she was born on January 16, 1944, to the late Bernice Florence Alspach and Charles William Sterling.  After graduating from Berne Union High School in 1962, Sharon...

May 30, 2023

Helen K. Wilson, 80, of Baltimore, passed away on May 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Robert and Ethel Springer on November 11, 1942.

Helen was a member of the Panthenia chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #124, and a volunteer at the Golden Hobby Shop.

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May 30, 2023

Rita D. Cone, 77, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Mount Carmel East.

Rita was born April 11, 1946 to John William and Betty Maxine (Snider) Mauk in Lancaster, Ohio. She graduated from Lancaster High School, and went on to complete a few college courses. Rita worked as a chemist for Abbott.

She is survived...

May 30, 2023

Gregory Lee Reynolds, 70, of Chillicothe, OH went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born June 2, 1952 in Huntington, WV. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He is proceeded in death by his father Albert Lee Reynolds and his two brothers Steven Reynolds and Michael Reynolds. He is survived...

May 29, 2023

Barbara Ann Johnston passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster, OH.

She is survived by her children, David Johnston, Bill Johnston, and Lynn Curry; grandchildren, Ian Curry, Jake Curry Melissa Paletino, and Ryan Johnston; great grandchildren, Ava Palentino and Ella Palentino. She is preceded in death by her son, Todd...

May 29, 2023

Opal Jane Price Bowers 99 years old almost reached 100 of Baltimore, Ohio went to be with Lord and Savior on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the residence of her granddaughter in Belpre, Ohio.  She was born on July 4, 1923 in Marysville, Ohio to the late John and Sylvia Immel.  She was a retired book keeper for Western...

May 27, 2023

Faye H. Harris 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Main Street Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky where she received her teaching degree.  She taught high school English and Spanish.

Faye was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls and of...

May 24, 2023

Baltimore - Robin Roshon Pullins, 75, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Robin was a graduate of Liberty Union High School class of 1966. She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker dedicating her life to her family. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye.

Robin is survived by...