Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

Leland ‘Lee” Perry Bugbee, follower of Christ, proud US Air Force veteran, lover of donuts, southern gospel music and the Ohio State Buckeyes, passed on to his heavenly reward on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Lee was born in Conneaut, Ohio, May 1, 1941, to Irving and Lillian (Robbins) Bugbee. Lee joined the United States Air Force upon...

Jan 19, 2023

Barbara Ellen Nichols, age 70, of Lancaster finished her journey and went to be with the love of her life on Thursday, January, 19 2023 at her residence. She was a 1971 graduate of Lancaster High School. Barb went on to attend Hocking School of Nursing where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Later she would...

Jan 19, 2023

Cathy Markwood Glenn, age 64 of Lancaster, died January 19th, 2023 at The Pickering House.  She was born to the late Harold and Mildred Cole Markwood on June 4, 1958 in Lancaster.  Cathy worked for Fairfield Federal for 45 years enjoying and learning each and every aspect of banking.  Cathy watched the OSU Buckeyes, wondered beaches, and loved more...

Jan 18, 2023

Burton Hobson 85 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Ganzhorn Suites Specialized Memory Care in Powell, Ohio.

He was a US Army veteran and a retired machinist for National Can Company.

Burton is survived by; son, Burton (Rhonda) Hobson; daughters, Margaret (Raymond) Robinson and Joyce (Brian) Kemmerly; grandsons, David...

Jan 13, 2023

Leslie Matthews, age 66 of Lancaster, died January 13, 2023.  She was born to the late Donald and Jane Spence Walker in Logan, OH on April 2, 1956.  She was a wonderful mother and wife who had an amazing work ethic, proven after working for 47 years at Smead Manufacturing.  Leslie’s personality and love for life will be greatly...

Jan 12, 2023

Alberta B. Elkins, age 96 of Lancaster died on January 12th, 2023 at her residence.  She was born to the late William and Bertha (Miller) Jackson in Columbus, Ohio on December 20, 1926.  She retired from the offices at Eastern Oil, was a past member of several organizations including the Gahanna Community Congregation Church, the University Chapter of Eastern...

Jan 11, 2023

Todd “The Legend” Alton Mosher, 36, of Stoutsville, passed away on January 11, 2023 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1986 to Terry Mosher and Tawnya (Carroll) Mosher in Lancaster, OH.

Todd was the life of the party. He was an amazing father and husband. He cared about everyone and would...

Jan 10, 2023

Bill Hackler, Sr. 83 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his residence.

He was a retired truck driver for the Teamsters Local #413 for 28 years.

Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years Ruth Hackler; son Bill Hackler, Jr.; six grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a sister Martha Rose...

Jan 10, 2023

Barbara Lee Beougher, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at The Ridge. She was born to the late Russell and Edith Dick on January 1, 1947 in Hamlin, WV.

Barbara worked for 20 years at Main Street Terrace. Whenever she would see a friend, old or new, she would smile and always made...

Jan 10, 2023

R. Mark Bibler, age 66 of Lancaster, died January 10, 2023.  He was born in Lancaster on April 23rd, 1956. He was a 1974 LHS graduate and obtained both his B.S. and J.D. from OSU.   He was a well known Attorney who was a partner at Dagger Law and was a lifetime member of the First United...

Jan 7, 2023

Sally Elaine Dittoe 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Perry County Medical Center, Somerset, Ohio.

She was a retired special education teacher with the Lancaster City School District with 38 years of service.  She was a member of the St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church in Swansboro, NC and liked...

Jan 7, 2023

Robin “Sandy” L. Wright 77 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Pickering House.

He was retired from Midland Screw Co. and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being the can recycler “Can Man”.  He was an avid fishing equipment collector, golfer and card player.  Sandy was a member of the Millersport Lions...

Jan 6, 2023

Pickerington - William “Bill” E. Johnson, 86, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Mount Carmel East, in Columbus, Ohio.

Bill was a retired Chief Master Sergeant, he served in the Ohio Air National Guard and US Air Force. He loved watching and playing golf. He enjoyed tinkering small engines, bicycles or anything else he could get his...

Jan 6, 2023

Lancaster - Gregory A. Blume, 74, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Gregory loved hats. He enjoyed tractors, cars, and marbles. Gregory attended Forest Rose, and Fairfield Industries.

He is survived by his sister Kathy Blume-Plant, and brother David Blume; niece Stephanie (Jarrod) Plant-Frobose; great nephew Mathias Frobose; cousin Marjorie Derr; and...

Jan 4, 2023

Brock Marshall 20 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 6, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio to Jenny (Hudnal) Marshall and Richard Marshall. He was a Liberty Union High School graduate Class of 2021.

Brock enjoyed his X Box, woodworking with his grandfather, cooking and just being...

Jan 3, 2023

Robert Matthew Pellitt, Esq.,age 70, died Jan 3, 2023. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 19, 1952.

He was disinterred from Violet Cemetery in Pickerington, Ohio and reinterred at Millersport Cemetery, in Millersport, Ohio. This all took place on Oct 23, 2024 through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home.  

Robert Matthew Pellitt, Esq., age 70, of Canal Winchester/Pickerington, Ohio passed away on Tuesday,...

Jan 3, 2023

Canal Winchester - Michelle L. Burrows, 61, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Michelle enjoyed all forms of sports and was successful in many of them, especially golf and softball. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with friends and family whenever she could. She loved traveling since her retirement from the State...

Jan 1, 2023

Ron Patterson 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his residence.  He was a graduate of Lancaster High School.

He was a retired manager for AEP and enjoyed golfing and the OSU Buckeyes.

Ron is survived by his sister Linda Patterson of New York; brother Joe (Elena) Patterson of New...

Dec 31, 2022

Roger Dean Thompson went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 31, 2022 surrounded by his five loving daughters.  Born October 10, 1952 to Joseph and Anna Glendine (McDowell) Thompson in Ashland, Kentucky.

Roger leaves behind his daughters Tina Leising, Tracy Thompson, Tricia (Jim) Barber, Tiffany Thompson, and Teresa Thompson. Grandchildren Andrew “AJ”, Emma, Tyler (Breanna), Justin...

Dec 31, 2022

Rosemary A. (Nicholson) Bower, age 78 of Millersport, went to be with her Lord on December 31, 2022.  She was born to the late Richard and Elizabeth Nicholson on May 7, 1944.  She was a 1962 St. Mary's Graduate and owner of Bower and Sons Meats and Sausages.  Rosemary has a variety of hobbies including stamp collecting, sewing, but...