Local Ohio Obituaries
Vickie Joan Ellinger
Feb 7, 2024
BALTIMORE – Vickie Joan Ellinger (Crawford), 72, loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2024, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Vickie was born on May 4, 1951, in New Albany, Indiana and moved to Logan, Ohio at the age of 5, where she met...
Ronald C. Maurer
Feb 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ronald C. Maurer
Ronald C. Maurer, born on September 11, 1938, left this world on February 6, 2024. A proud veteran, Ron served in the Army National Guard.
Ron is preceded in death by his Grandma Maurer who lovingly raised him in Shawnee, Ohio. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Cheryl (Weaver) Maurer, with...
Mary M. Ricker
Feb 6, 2024
Mary M. Ricker, a beloved figure in the Lancaster community, has passed away at the age of 84 on February 6, 2024. Born on March 16, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, Mary was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life. Her passing took place at the Altercare of Zanesville.
Mary dedicated a significant portion of her life to serving others....
Phyllis A. Richards
Feb 6, 2024
Phyllis A. Richards finished her long pilgrimage of pain on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, after battling for many years.
Phyllis was a long-time employee of Behrens Insurance Agency and was formerly employed by Matt Insurance Agency and was secretary to the District Superintendent of the Newark District of the United Methodist Church. She was a former member of: the Board of...
Elaine C. Mertz
Feb 4, 2024
Elaine Carteret (Nielsen) Mertz, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1934, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Baldwin Nielsen and Phyllis Squares de Carteret.
She was a lifelong learner. Elaine earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Muskingum College, and her Masters in Behavior Disorders from Kent...
Johnny Stoneburner
Feb 3, 2024
Johnny Stoneburner 57 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1966 to the late Vernon Stoneburner and his mother Donna Stoneburner.
Johnny was an associate member of the AMVETS #1985 and enjoyed going fishing whenever he could.
He is survived by his three sons; a granddaughter; mother Donna Amspaugh of...
Harry E. Hiles
Feb 3, 2024
Harry E. Hiles, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2024 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.
He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 30, 1938 to the late Harold and Jane Hiles. Harry graduated from Thurston High School, class of 1956, and was inducted into the Liberty Union - Thurston Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.
Harry was a retired...
Kathryn A. Stalter
Jan 31, 2024
Kathryn A. Stalter 91 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Carroll Place.
She was born on November 26, 1932 in Thurston, Ohio to the late Almus and Virgie Weidner. Kathryn was a member of Baltimore United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing and reading.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen L. (Carol L.) Stalter of Baltimore and...
Dianne K. Mitchell
Jan 30, 2024
Dianne K. Mitchell passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the wonderful age of 86. Dianne was born in Pickerington, Ohio in 1937, the eldest of four siblings. Shortly after graduating from Lancaster High School in 1955 she met and married Dale, the love of her life. Together they started their family, raised three children,...
Jill Ashley Wollenberg
Jan 30, 2024
Jill Ashley Wollenberg, 39, of Baltimore, passed away at Country Lane Gardens Rehabilitation Center in Thornville, OH on January 30, 2024.
Jill was born to Wayne Wollenberg Jr. and Nyla “Mindy”Kaleta on January 2, 1985. A spunky little girl with pigtails, Jill was a force of nature with an independent spirit. In grade school, she participated in cheerleading and baton twirling....
Donna Jean Leffel
Jan 24, 2024
Donna Jean Leffel, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Donna is survived by her children, Angel (Kevin) Chesshir, Eddie Nicholson, and Victor Leffel; sister, Janet Meyer; seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Jenny, Carol and Linda; and parents, Kelly and Nonia Beavers.
Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E....
Theodore "Ted" Taylor Sr
Jan 23, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Taylor Sr., 70, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born July 15, 1953, to Frank and Peggy Taylor.
Ted loved fishing, muscle cars, and traveling but most of all, his family. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired union sheet metal worker, and a business owner of...
Dexter "Dick" D. Armstrong
Jan 22, 2024
Dexter “Dick” D. Armstrong 89 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Circleville Post Acute. He was an US Army veteran.
He was an electrician owing Armstrong Electric where he was retired. Dick was a former member of the Pickerington American Legion Post and enjoyed hunting and deep sea fishing. He could also be seen frequently visiting...
Charles Arthur Morris, Sr.
Jan 22, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Arthur Morris, 61, went to be with The Lord, January 22, 2024.
Chuck enjoyed our family get togethers and the outdoors, especially camping and hunting. He was a huge football fan also.
He is survived by his father Raymond (Ray) Morris, 2 brothers Greg Morris, Doug Morris (Patsy), 4 sisters Cheryl Morris Winegardner (Mike), Peggy Shepherd (Jay), Paula Debolt...
Dawn R. Stephenson
Jan 21, 2024
Dawn R. Stephenson, 65, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born September 4, 1958, to Fred and Melody Smallwood.
Dawn worked at Discover Card. She enjoyed primitive country crafts and could always find good deals when she was out and about. Dawn loved Jesus and her family.
She is survived by her children, Charles...
David William Landis
Jan 20, 2024
The beacon on the family farm has gone out. David William Landis passed on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the age of 86. He died with his boots on as he wished, just one year shy of his 75th crop year, which was a goal. Even though he was not enamored with school, he served his family and community well....
Robin Faye McCray
Jan 19, 2024
Robin Faye (Kennedy) McCray, 65, passed away from cancer Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Fairfield Medical Center.
Robin cared for family as a homemaker, and loved animals. Although she battled different types of cancer for many years, Robin was able to donate the gift of sight through the Lifeline of Ohio.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years Terry...
Jane Ellyn Gudgel
Jan 19, 2024
Jane Ellyn Gudgel (Leonard), 79, of Hide-A-Way Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. Born February 22, 1944, Jane was the middle child of Harry and Alice (Niman) Leonard of Ottumwa, IA. She played flute and piccolo in the band at Ottumwa High School. With her sense of freedom and independence,...
Dorothy Jeane Matson
Jan 19, 2024
On January 19, 2024, Dorothy Jeane Matson, age 82, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. After 23 years, she was joyfully reunited with her husband of 40 years, Gary Matson. Dorothy was a strong woman with the soul of a warrior. She was a two time breast cancer survivor who was recently battling Multiple Myeloma. She...
Robert "BJ" Getz
Jan 17, 2024
Robert ‘BJ” Getz 70 of Somerset, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home snuggling his Nanner. He was born on December 24, 1953 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Robert and Delma Loretta Getz.
He served his country by being the US Army and later was the managing custodian for Lancaster City School District where he retired.
BJ loved the water, kayaking,...
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