Local Ohio Obituaries

May 19, 2023

Betty J.Shell age 98, of Millersport, passed away May 19, 2023 at Altercare in Thornville. She was born to the late Ernest and Catherine Meadows Brison on Oct. 4, 1924 in Millersport. She was a homemaker who greatly enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Virginia "Ginny" L. Pargeon; grandsons, Timothy (Beth)...

May 19, 2023

Fred L. Hutchins, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on May 19, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Emmitt and Pauline Hutchins on August 2, 1954.

Fred is survived by his son, Trent (Morgan) Hutchins; brothers, Chuck (Wendy) Hutchins, Frank Hutchins. He is also survived by one grandchild, Coen Hutchins; many nieces, nephews,...

May 17, 2023

JoAnne Shandy “Jody” Peterseim, age 93, died peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in her apartment at Bickford Senior Assisted Living. Family, friends, and staff were able to say good bye. She was surrounded by love, and maintained her dignity and grace, when she was called home. She was born September 12, 1929, in Leon, Iowa, to Lida Belle Inbody...

May 16, 2023

Pearl A. Waugh, 88, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Avalon of Lewis Center.

Pearl is survived by her son Rick (Goldie) Waugh; daughters Linda (Robert) Cundiff and Lori (Thomas) DeVore; grandchildren Tim and Ryan Waugh, Christopher, Alexander, and Lindsey Cundiff, and Nicholas, Eric, and Julia DeVore; brother Jack Love; sister Sondra Brown; special friend Roger...

May 15, 2023

Martha Poling Beach, age 105 of Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, died May 15th, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Nov. 1, 1917 to the late Parley B. Poling and Carrie May Forsythe Poling in Lancaster.  She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived...

May 15, 2023

Arthur “Pete” Van Atta, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on May 15, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1962 to the late Blaine and G. Maxine Van Atta of Crooksville, OH.

Pete was enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, rock n’ roll, and football. He worked for 20 years at Glasfloss Industries. He never knew...

May 13, 2023

Our Mother Phylis peacefully gained her wings on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and is reunited and rejoicing with many family and friends that have passed before her; especially Beloved husband Thomas F Gill, parents Earl and Elsie Dauterman Brothers Ralph, Robert, and James Dauterman, Sister Marjorie and Lawrence Sheets Son-in-law Al Groghan, Grandson Micah Gill.

She graduated...

May 13, 2023

Catherine Louise (Young) McGraw 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was a graduate of Ohio University Lancaster Branch and later retired from Amanda-Clearcreek School District as an elementary school teacher.

Louise was a member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hamburg along with being the...

May 12, 2023

Dorsie "Bub" Lewis III, 50, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on May 12, 2023 surrounded by loving family members after a courageous battle with cancer. Dorsie was born on December 17, 1972 in Lancaster, Ohio to Dorsie Lewis Jr and Alva Mowery Lewis. He graduated from Lancaster High School.

He...

May 12, 2023

Jordyn Philip Grine, age 33, a professional tattoo artist and lifelong resident of central Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023 due to complications arising from a car accident.

He is survived by his wife, TeAnne E. Grine; father, William Grine; mother, Andrea Bailey; grandfather, Bryce Peck; grandmother, Jan Bailey; sister, Sonya...

May 10, 2023

Maxine Moore, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was a member of the Church of God for 64 years and attended the Newark Victory Christian Center at the time of her death. She and her husband Charles “Chum” Moore were married for 57 years. Together they loved their church, hunting, fishing,...

May 8, 2023

Alta Ruth Geiger passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Altercare Lanfair where she had been a long term resident. Alta is survived by her two daughters, Terri Cly, Lori (Mark) Cramer, very special granddaughters Amy (Steve) Payn, Ann (Josh) Luther, and great grandchildren Bennett and Kate Payn.

Alta was the ninth child born to Samuel...

May 6, 2023

Kenneth D. Ruff, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on May 6, 2023 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family.

Ken was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Brother. He served in the United States Air Force. His life was his beloved family, love of good food and canine buddies, Thea and Gus.

He...

May 2, 2023

Lancaster - Dale R. Shepperd, 87, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

Dale was born in Somerset, Ohio on December 29,1935 to the late Frank and Edna L. (Lones) Shepperd. He retired as a Chief Yeoman for the US Navy. Dale was a member of the AmVets, American Legion, and the VFW.

Apr 30, 2023

Travis M. Rodgers, 28, of Lancaster, passed away on April 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1994 in Westerville, OH.

Travis was a Christian who was an artist, go getter, and loved fishing and the outdoors.

He is survived by his mother, Jeanette (Mike Couch) Stephens; father, Kevin (Stacey) Rodgers;...

Apr 29, 2023

Agnes M. Blankenship, age 86 of Carroll passed away on April 29, 2023.  She was born to the late Leo and Martha Reinhart on August 4, 1936 and raised in Flatrock, OH.  She enjoyed working at Krogers for 10 years and she enjoyed baking, coloring, and playing BINGO.  Agnes was an amazing mother and wife who greatly loved to...

Apr 28, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Wayne Kovacs, 44 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 1997 and was a member of the FFA. He worked for Creative Foods in Baltimore, Ohio.  Joe had a recognizable laugh and a heart of gold.  He...

Apr 27, 2023

Lancaster - Richard D. Disbennet, 65, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 29, 1957 to Richard and Blanche (Wright) Disbennet. Richard worked at Huddles for 19 years as a technician. He loved his ‘77 Ford F150 and his ‘95 Mustang GT. Richard enjoyed Ohio State football, NASCAR, fishing, and shooting guns....

Apr 27, 2023

Wesley Smith 64 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his residence.

He managed the garage at the Oho State University Hospital.  He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing senior chair volleyball and the senior lunch program at the church.

Wesley is survived by his sister, Renee...

Apr 26, 2023

David Michael Roshon, age 75 of Thornville, died April 26th, 2023.  He was born on February 10, 1948.

Caring Cremation has taken place through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home.