Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 5, 2023

Andrew “Andy” J. Arter, age 44 of Lancaster, died, Feb. 5th, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on Aug. 13, 1978 in Lancaster.  He was highly involved with 4-H, being a member of Horses Unlimited for 11 years where he was an excellent barrel racer.  He was a 1997 LHS graduate who became a Farmer’s Life Ins....

Feb 4, 2023

Lancaster - Robert “Bob” Banker, 86, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023.

Bob was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a soft spot for rescue animals.

He is survived by his wife Sheena Banker; son Robert (Erin Newell) Banker II; grandson Brock Banker; and many nieces...

Feb 4, 2023

Bonnie Mae Clark, 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her residence.

She was a retired clerk for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  She was a member of the F.O.E. Aries #2120 Auxiliary, member of the Fairfield Fish and Game and loved her camping.

Bonnie is survived by her...

Feb 3, 2023

Chief Master Sergeant of the Ohio Air National Guard Ronald Eugene Dillon, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 3, 2023.

Ronald  was born August 13, 1947 to Virgil and Margaret Dillon. He retired after serving 36 years in the 121st tactical fighter/air refueling wing of the Ohio Air National Guard,...

Feb 3, 2023

Carol Ann Fleming, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on February 3, 2023. She was born to the late Chauncey and Isabelle Wilmot on February 11, 1946.

Carol was a retired schoolteacher who loved her cats, gardening, and watching birds.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Marnie) Creech; grandchildren, Leslie (Steven), Kimberly (Jadyn), Ronald (Jenny),...

Feb 2, 2023

Barbara E. Blevins 63 of Circleville, Ohio formerly of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Berger Hospital, Circleville, Ohio.

She enjoyed art, going out to eat and all her friends in Circleville.

Barbara is survived by her parents, Paul And Leda Cheatwood of Lancaster; brother, Kevin Cheatwood of Florida; sisters, Debra Cheatwood...

Feb 2, 2023

Jeannine E. Noble Cunningham, died Feb 2nd, 2023 at her residence in Pawleys Island, SC.  She was born on Oct 27, 1929 in Pleasant View, WV.  Per Jeannine’s wishes here will be no viewing, cremation has taken place.  She leaves behind sons, Douglas R. (Lori) Nixon and Richard E. (Cindy) Middleton; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews;...

Jan 29, 2023

Beckham Ellis Brett Dean of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Our baby’s soul, only here for two years, in that short time, he changed the core of everyone he knew. Beckham was just too special to be with us forever.  It was time for his soul to fly...

Jan 28, 2023

Claren Ainsworth Thomas, 94, died peacefully of natural causes at Crestview, Lancaster. Born near Carey, Ohio on his family’s farm to loving parents, Ralph and Susan Elsie (Stahl) Thomas. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances Marshall Thomas; cherished father to Kristine Thomas of Renton, Washington, Julia (Ben) Sweazy and the late Ellen Cook; dear father-in-law of...

Jan 28, 2023

Velma Charlotte Clevenger, 103, of Lancaster, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Crestview Care and Rehab. She was born to the late Cam and Alta Keen on April 17, 1919.

Velma is survived by her son, James Clevenger.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Clevenger; siblings, Ella Catherine Keen; Lillie Sylvania...

Jan 28, 2023

Patricia Ann Farmer, 83, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Patricia was one of eleven children. She was born to Alfred and Alice (Staten) Montavon on March 11, 1939 in Portsmouth, OH. Patricia loved antique collecting, gardening and was an avid animal lover but most of all she loved spending time with her...

Jan 27, 2023

On January 27, 2023 our Lord opened His doors for Scott Eugene Hicks. Born August 11, 1968. Scott is a graduate of Amanda Clear Creek High School, class of 1986. He received his Masters in Business from ITT Technical Institute, Columbus, OH. Scott enjoyed time with his family, friends, and his fur companion, a cat named Honey Bun.

Jan 27, 2023

Betty L. Handshey, age 75 of Lancaster, died Jan 27th, 2023 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Hal and Stase Lemezyte Ledford in Germany.  She worked for Archer-Meek-Weiler Ins. and then was an owner and operator of Easy Towing with her husband, Mark Handshey for over 25 years.  Halloween was Betty’s favorite holiday. She enjoyed...

Jan 27, 2023

Janet Schrader, 74, of Lancaster and formerly Logan, OH, passed away on January 26, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Hobart and Faye Tisdale in Laurelville, OH on September 13, 1948.

Janet retired after working 35 years at Smead Manufacturing. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and loved her family.

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Jan 24, 2023

Kevin A. Dailey, 72, of Middleport, Ohio, previously of Lancaster and Rushville, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born August 9, 1950, to the late Howard and Roberta Dailey in Gallipolis, Ohio. Kevin was proud of many accomplishments and affiliations in his life Among those are: began firefighting in 1978, retired as Fire Chief at Richland...

Jan 24, 2023

Richard "Dick" Blaine Miskell, 85, passed away on January 24, 2023 in Circleville, OH. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Fairfield County to Ray and Eliza (Ropp) Miskell. Dick was a 1955 graduate of Amanda High School. He retired from the Anchor Hocking Corporation with more than 25 years of service.

He is survived by...

Jan 22, 2023

James E. Shadd family tragically and suddenly lost a husband, father and grandfather at age 65.  He was of Lancaster, Ohio.

He was a retired Master Volkswagen Technician and later worked as an aircraft mechanic for Fairfield Aircraft Services.  Jim was a private pilot, avid record collector, antique collector of many special items including clocks, cars, Victrolas,...

Jan 21, 2023

Thomas “Gregg” Greggory Brown, age 75, died Jan. 21, 2023 in Atlanta, GA where he was living with his daughter, Myana.  He was born Nov. 19, 1947 to the late Thomas J. and Malva S. Brown in Lancaster, OH.  Gregg graduated from Lancaster High School in 1965 where he was a standout athlete in football, baseball, and track.  He...

Jan 21, 2023

Lancaster - Kenneth “Dick” Baker, age 85, passed away on January 21, 2023.

He was born on May 30, 1937, in Lancaster to Kenneth E. and Minerva (Bounds) Baker. Kenneth was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster High School. He retired from Anchor Hocking after 41 1⁄2 years as a machinist. Kenneth was a faithful Ohio State football...

Jan 19, 2023

Tiya A. (LeFever) Carpenter 55 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior while her mother was singing Peace Peace Wonderful Peace along with her best friend Joy Roshon was there also.  She passed on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her residence.

She enjoyed shopping, jewelry making, and flower arranging and loved kids.