Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

John D. Meese, age 81, passed away June 16th at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe OH, due to sudden illness.  He was born in Troy New York to Clarence Ray Meese and Virginia Elizabeth Kelley Meese.

Survived by loving wife Jane Cannizzaro Meese, son C. Ray Meese, daughter-in-law Deborah Meese, grandson John Daniel Meese, sisters-in-law Ardis...

Jun 15, 2023

Lee P. Thomas, 92, of Sugar Grove, passed away on June 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born to the late Leonard and Aleda Thomas in Cleveland, OH on August 20, 1929.

Lee was a true community leader who was a 50 year member of the Masons, past president of the Kiwanis Club, and held various...

Jun 15, 2023

Rose M. Wolfe 71 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a nurse for Conci in Columbus, Ohio in which she help others.  Rose enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, and going to the Amish Country.

Rose is survived by her sisters, Linda Woods...

Jun 14, 2023

William “Bill” E. Triest, Jr, 72, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.

Bill was born on February 16. 1951 in Washington D.C, the son of the late William E. and Patricia (McKeon) Triest. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins in Biophysics. He continued his education...

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.

...

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...