Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 22, 2023

Beau L. George, 33, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1989.

Beau had a zest for life, was always happy and joking. He showed resilience even in the toughest of times.

Beau gave us the gift of perspective, reminding us that most of our problems weren’t really problems...

Feb 21, 2023

Sharon Sue (Looman) Ware, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on February 21, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Mary and James Looman on August 5, 1943 in Lancaster, OH.

Sharon did not know a stranger and would do anything for anyone. She was a jokester who had a profound love for...

Feb 21, 2023

Norma Jean Confer 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2023 at Altercare in Canal Winchester.

She was a retired office manager for Reynolds and Reynolds in Columbus.  She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church, lifetime member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, and volunteered for over 17 years at Twig #2. Norma...

Feb 21, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Johnston, age 84, passed away at home in Reynoldsburg, OH on Feb. 21, 2023.  She was born on April 25, 1938 in Logan, OH, the daughter of Inez and J. William Nutter.  Helen graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956 and on September 6, 1958 married the love of her life, Jesse Carl Johnston, Jr. (1934-1997). She...

Feb 20, 2023

Georgianna F. Moore age 73 of Lancaster, formerly of Amanda, died on Feb 20, 2023 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was born on Feb. 2, 1950 to the late Denvil and Silvia Maxine McCoy Casto in Charleston, WV.  After her father’s passing she was raised by her late stepfather, Clyde Hettinger and mother, Maxine.  She worked from 1969 at...

Feb 18, 2023

Carla Lee Yantes (Graham) age 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed Saturday February 18, 2023, at 6:41am. peacefully at Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care she fought a long 3-year battle against Breast Cancer. Carla was born on March 9, 1962, and graduated from Lancaster High School 1980.

She worked at Dillard’s and Target in Texas when she moved...

Feb 18, 2023

Susan J. McCombs 60 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation.

She was a retired corrections officer for Southeastern Correctional Institution with 28 years of service, was an avid football fan which included the Pittsburg Steelers and Notre Dame football teams.

She enjoyed her grandchildren...

Feb 16, 2023

Maxine H. Quilliam 91 of Newark, Ohio formerly of Lakeport, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Sharon Brooke in Newark. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Washington, Indiana to the late Herbert and Viola Hunter.

She was a retired librarian for Pickerington School District. A resident of Lakeport, she was a member...

Feb 14, 2023

Patsy A. (Duncan) Snyder 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1978.  She was a retired school teach for Fairfield County Early Childhood Center.  Pasty enjoyed her grandchildren, spending time with her family.

Pasty is survived...

Feb 13, 2023

Karen S. (Sudlow) Francisco 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was a retired nurse’s aide a Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed her canine companion, Pepper.

Karen is survived by her son, Jeff Patti) Sudlow of Lancaster; grandchildren, Tim (Jessica) Sudlow and Autumn Sudlow all...

Feb 12, 2023

Constance E. Wolfe, age 63, of Baltimore, OH of died Feb. 12, 2023 at the Pickering House.  She was born in Lancaster, on Sept. 9, 1959 to the late Arthur and Eva Flowers Shrider.  She loved to stay busy with work and her family was her main hobby. She enjoyed bonfires and being with close family and friends. Her...

Feb 11, 2023

Betty “Joan” (Briggs) Miller, 93, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 11, 2023 with family by her side. She was born to the late John and Margaret Briggs in West Portsmouth, OH.

Betty was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church of Lancaster for 76 years, and a 75 year member of...

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia A. McGuire, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Clarence and Olive Brossoie in Gloversville, NY.

Patricia had worked as a RN and was a Life Master in Bridge. She loved to play and watch golf, as well as spend time with...

Feb 10, 2023

Marty Vlerebome passed peacefully at Pickering House on Friday, February 10, 2023 after a valiant battle with dementia.  She was born January 12, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dr. Huston H. Rinehart and his wife Anne Snodgrass Rinehart.  She graduated from Wyoming High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan University where she pledged the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and majored...

Feb 9, 2023

Lancaster - Violet May Storts, 98, passed away in her sleep peacefully at her residence on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Violet was born Monday, February 9, 1925 in Columbus, OH to Joseph and Lyda Lyons. Violet was a great mother, none of her children needed anything in their lives.

She is survived by children Mary...

Feb 8, 2023

Carl Edward Robberts, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Dexter and Violet (Stoltz) Robberts on April 2, 1936 in Basil, OH.

Carl was a member of the Wesleyan church on Broad Street in Lancaster, Ohio.

He retired after 35 years working...

Feb 8, 2023

Pauline M. Glass Abrams 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Pickering House.

She had worked for JC Penney and later went to work for Diamond Electronics where she retired from.

Pauline liked to shop and go to the casinos, and share time with her McDonalds East Main Street...

Feb 7, 2023

Carolyn M. Ellerman, age 73 of Lancaster, died February 7th, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 3rd, 1949, to the late Paul F. and Marguerite Beck Hedges in Fairfield County.  She worked for Anchor Hocking, then Premix for 17 years, then Venture, and finally back to Anchor Hocking.  She greatly enjoyed  tending...

Feb 6, 2023

Theda M. Mathias, 87, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband on February 6, 2023. She was born to the late Joseph and Daisy Fondale on January 12, 1936 in Junction City, OH.

She is survived by her son, Joe (Elaine) Mathias; daughters, Karen (Mike) Phillips and Tina Glover; and grandchildren...

Feb 5, 2023

Rick Zobenica 65 of Thornville, Oho passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was a retired painter with 33 years of service. He was an outdoorsman which including hunting, fishing and his dogs.  Rick loved kids and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Derek) Miller of Pleasantville, Ohio...