Local Ohio Obituaries
Keith B. Sprague
Jan 17, 2024
Keith B. Sprague, 61 of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord with family by his side on January 17, 2024 after battling liver disease. He was born January 12, 1963 to Donald and Janis (Wedge) Sprague. He graduated from Lancaster High School class of 1981. He met the love of his life, Lori at the young age of...
Terry L. Leiendecker
Jan 17, 2024
Terry L. Leiendecker, 78, of Thurston, passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Lawrence and Nellie Leiendecker in Lancaster, OH on December 26, 1945.
Terry retired from Rockwell International and worked for several years at the Basil Joint fire department. He enjoyed tinkering and working with his hands. One of his favorite...
Charles Eugene Kness
Jan 16, 2024
Charles Eugene Kness, 63 of Lancaster Ohio, has transcended this life. He was born on April 19, 1960 to his parents Donna and Everet. Charles was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1978. He followed school with a career at the Lancaster Water Department. He found the love of his life in Judy Fairchild. Together they Married and...
Robert "Bob" E. Black
Jan 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” E. Black 97 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Pickering House. He graduated from Lancaster High School Class of 1944. Bob attended Ohio University for 2 years then joined the US Army and was honorably discharged on December 13, 1946. He worked for Anchor Hocking Corp. and retired from the US Post...
Molly E. Febus
Jan 15, 2024
Molly E. Febus 80 of Hilliard, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born on September 23, 1943 to the late Lowell and Geraldine Febus.
She was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was a retired OSHA and EPA Manager for the Department of Rehabilitation...
Daniel L. Vaughn
Jan 14, 2024
Daniel L. Vaughn, 70, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 14th 2024 at his residence. He was a retired forklift operator at TS Trim Industries. He was born to Harold and Julia Vaughn on July 24, 1953
Daniel loved birds, gardening and he was a huge Browns and Ohio State fan.
He is survived by his children, Maria (Josh) Schaefer, Michelle...
Tammy Fields
Jan 14, 2024
Tammy Fields 65 of Groveport, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.
She worked at The OSU Wexner Medical Center helping those that came into the hospital. Tammy loved her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, having phone conversations with family and friends, going out to eat, and camping. She...
George S. "Bud" Mowery
Jan 13, 2024
George Sherman “Bud” Mowery lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 13, 2024. Bud was born on March 3, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of Lancaster.
He is survived by his wife and life companion of 70 years, Barbara; children, Melinda (Pat Elliot) McCandlish of Lancaster, LuAnne (Jon) Shaeffer of Zanesville, and Jeff (Colleen) Mowery of Pickerington; five...
Larry Edward Turner
Jan 13, 2024
Larry Edward Turner, age 84 of Pleasantville went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Jan. 13, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Pleasantville, OH on Feb. 20, 1939 to the late Edward R. and Ella Mae Turner.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Jerry of almost 63 years; daughter, Jaquelyn Ann Turner; sons, Edward Ernest...
Brant A. Boucher
Jan 13, 2024
Brant Andrew BoucherApril 12, 2021 - January 13, 2024
Brant Andrew Boucher, 2 yrs old, beloved son of Luke and Anne Boucher of Baltimore, Ohio is now in the arms of the Lord as he passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Brant is survived by his parents, sister Reagan "E-O", grandparents, Kevin and Karen Kemmerer, Tim...
Paul Bauer
Jan 12, 2024
Paul E. Bauer, 86, of Hide-A-Way Hills, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 12, 2024, at the Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Center in Lancaster, Ohio. Paul was born on December 23, 1937, to Alvin and Kathryn Bauer of Columbus, Ohio. He married Gretchen “Bunny” Volz on August 4, 1962, and enjoyed 60 years of marriage before...
Carolyn (Sims) Miller
Jan 11, 2024
Carolyn (Sims) Miller, 95, of Baltimore, passed away on January 11, 2024 at Carroll Place. She was born to the late Cyril and Grace Sims on March 13, 1928 in Basil, OH.
Carolyn is survived by her son, David.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Miller; son, Alan Miller; and parents.
Caring Cremation® has taken place by...
Mildred L. Cales
Jan 8, 2024
Mildred L. Cales age 89 of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 8th, 2024. She was born to the late William and Leona Jones in Renville, OH on Aug 13, 1934. She was a member of New Life Christian Church and loved spending time with her amazing family. Mildred's beautiful personality and love for...
Richard "Ben" B. VanGundy
Jan 8, 2024
Richard Benson “Ben” VanGundy, 81, was born in Lancaster, Ohio September 12, 1942. He passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Ben was a lifetime member of Grace United Church of Christ, and a lifetime member and former past Master of Lancaster Masonic Lodge #57.
Ben’s life was his work; be it with Local 189 as...
Nancy E. Phillips
Jan 6, 2024
Nancy E. Phillips, 79 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Pickering House. Nancy was born on March 6, 1944 to the late John and Mary Smith Sr. in Bridgeport, Ohio. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School.
She was a house manager for REM Ohio for over 20 years where she touched...
Loretta Benner
Jan 3, 2024
Loretta Benner, a beloved member of the Portsmouth and Lancaster communities, passed away at the Pickering House on January 3, 2024. Born on June 15, 1941, in Otway, Ohio, Loretta led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many.Loretta began her career at Martings, where she initially worked in alterations. However, her dedication and hard work soon led her...
David Bennett
Dec 30, 2023
David Bennett, 77, of Amanda, passed away on December 30, 2023 in Lancaster, OH at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Donald and Doris Bennett on December 2, 1946 in Athens, OH.
David was a loving husband and father. He was a hard worker, with over 54 years working in concrete for Scioto Darby Concrete and...
Patricia Larabee
Dec 28, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Erwin Larabee, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, andgreat aunt passed away suddenly on December 28, 2023, in her hometown ofLancaster, Ohio.
Pat graduated from Lancaster High School in 1965 and was fondly rememberedby her classmates. She had a zest for life that was evident in everything shedid. Pat especially loved entertaining and cooking for her family...
Diana “Dee” Swingle
Dec 27, 2023
Diana “Dee” Swingle, 65, of Lancaster, passed away December 27, 2023 at the Pickering House after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.
Dee was always smiling and laughing. She loved to sing, dance, and have a great time with friends and family. Dee was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. She was also a great cook. To know her was...
Larry T. Dilger
Dec 25, 2023
Larry T. Dilger, 87, of Lancaster, went Home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family, on December 25, 2023. He was born to the late Lowell and Marvine Dilger on November 27, 1936 in Zanesville, OH.
Larry was a kind and loyal brother, uncle, great uncle, and great great uncle. All who met or knew him were touched...
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