Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Lancaster - Patricia L. Sharritts, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Patricia was a dedicated elementary  school  teacher who was passionate about instilling a love of learning in her students. She taught for 35 years. She spent the majority of her time teaching at East Elementary and Tarhe Elementary within Lancaster...

Aug 3, 2023

Lorraine Turner Arnold, 91, died at her home on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Lorraine was born on June 2, 1932, and raised in Lancaster, Ohio. She attended Lancaster Schools with cherished friends, graduating in 1950 with honors. In addition to college preparatory classes, she studied music, jazz/classical piano; dance, ballet/tap; horseback jumping/riding, and theater. She earned a degree in Art from...

Aug 1, 2023

Wanda M. Good, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on August 1, 2023. She was born to the late Frank and Ruth Wears in Pliny, WV on December 22, 1934.

Wanda is survived by her daughters, Julie (Dennis) Smith and Sue Kilbarger; grandchildren, Kurt (Jennie) Lape, Tommy Lape, and Kendra Kilbarger; nieces Joey Riegel, and Jan Nauman Sheppard,...

Jul 31, 2023

Cory Allen Groff went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 31 2023 at his residence in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born on September 18, 1984, to Frank Groff and Tamara Riffle.

He had the soul of a sage and the spirit of a child. Cory never met a stranger and had a great love for...

Jul 31, 2023

Chris S. Stout, 51, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2023 at UH Portage Medical Center.

Chris is survived by his mother Barb (Rowe) Stout; brother Michael Stout; nephews Ian and Connor Stout; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his cats Brunhilde and Siegfried.

He is preceded in death by his father Walter Stout, Jr....

Jul 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Kenny Eckelberry, 65 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He was surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully at 12:04 AM on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Kenny loved movies, music, and sports, but above all, he loved his family. Kenny and his wife, Sheri were fans of a...

Jul 29, 2023

Betty E. Pugh, age 97.5, passed away on July 29, 2023 at Altercare LanFair under the care of Fairhope Hospice.  Betty was a Valentine’s baby born February 14, 1926 in Kirkersville, Ohio.  Her parents were Perry Dale Pugh and Edith Evelyn Viars Pugh.  Her family moved to a farm in Athens County early in her life. She graduated from...

Jul 28, 2023

On Friday, July 28, 2023, 82 year old Bob Keck took his last breath on this earth.  He had been working in his yard when he decided to take a break.  He sat down in his favorite chair, closed his eyes and peacefully passed away.

Bob is survived by his wife, Trudy, daughter, Vicki, granddaughter, Alexandra and...

Jul 28, 2023

Ned A. Hinton

October 30, 1936 - July 28, 2023

Ned A. Hinton, 86, peacefully passed away on July 28, 2023 at his home.  He was known as “your friendly Bremen banker” and will be dearly missed.

Ned is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Michael) Fosnaugh.  He will also be fondly remembered by...

Jul 27, 2023

Charles Steven Mansberger, 65 of Circleville, Ohio, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 27, 2023 after a short illness. Steve was born September 1, 1957 to Walter Swick Mansberger and Margaret Elizabeth Flick in Lancaster Ohio.

Steve was saved and baptized. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. His uncle Jim...

Jul 24, 2023

James Larry Shover, 80, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio.

Larry was born on February 3, 1943 to James Boyd & Clarice “Ecie” Shover in Millersport, Ohio. After he graduated from Millersport High School in 1961, Larry courageously served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, were...

Jul 22, 2023

Mary “Nonie” Henwood, 91, passed on Saturday, July 22, 2023 with all of her family by her side. She was born in Bremen, Ohio on Monday, March 28 1932 on her grandparent’s farm to the late Vernon and Mildred (Thomas) Barnes. She married the love of her life, Ted Henwood, on November 20, 1948. Together they had five children...

Jul 22, 2023

Michael Ernest Smith 62 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ernest and Donna Jean Smith.  He served in the US Air Force and later worked for Anthem Life Insurance Co.

Michael loved to watch old western movies and watch...

Jul 21, 2023

Linda L. Miesse 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Pickering House. She was a 1961 Graduate of Lancaster High School.

She was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and later again retired from Frank Gates (BWC).  Linda was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi and enjoyed bowling, reading and...

Jul 20, 2023

Deanna B. Rothemich, age 73 of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on July 20, 2023 at OSU Medical Center.  She was born on Jan. 29, 1950, in New Lexington, OH to the late Albert and Blanche Saffell.  She was a  K-5 teacher at Southern Local Schools specializing in reading and recovery.  Deanna attended Lancaster United Bretheran Church...

Jul 20, 2023

Harry “Ed” Ortman 85 of Rushville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at LanFair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Thurston, Ohio to the late Marvin and Thelma Ortman.

He retired from Crown Zellerbach as a mechanic with 47 years of service. Ed was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in...

Jul 16, 2023

Lancaster - Bobbie Jo Smith, 48, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Bobbie is survived by her children Anthony Smith, Bradley Smith, and Caden Lewis; granddaughter Sahla; mother and step-father Rhonda and Ramiro Gonzalez; father Ronnie K. Paskins; siblings Kim (Clay) Adams and Joe (Nora) Paskins; her grandfather Paul E. Huffer; and many nieces and nephews....

Jul 11, 2023

John G. Daniels, age 76 of Lancaster passed away on July 11, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Gilbert and Elaine Cowderoy Daniels in Gallipolis, Ohio on June 7, 1947. He served in the US NAVY during the Vietnam war.  He worked as an electronic communication technician whose various specialties included working with satellites. ...

Jul 8, 2023

Cindy J. Stewart, 63 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on December 8, 1959 in Martins Ferry, Oho to the late Clyde and Rose Stewart, Jr.

Her love was for Lord and she was a member of Trinity Assembly...

Jul 7, 2023

David A. Wiles 81 of Millersport, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023.  He was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Dwight and Helen (Edgar) Wiles.

David was a 1960 graduate of Zanesville High School and began his machinist career working for Weinman Pump and later retired from Grote Co. with over 15 years...