Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

Deborah Lee Wise, born January 20,1958 of Lancaster was taken away from us far too soon on November 27,2022. She loved her family unconditionally.  Debbie was a fantastic cook, artist, and musician. She enjoyed watching her OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals games on TV, fishing with her son, listening to music, and spending time with her grandkids.

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Nov 27, 2022

Douglas Edward Downhour, 68, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born to the late Richard Downhour and Genevieve “Jean” Knepper-Kilbarger on May 1, 1954 in Lancaster, OH.

Doug was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was retired and had worked for Lancaster...

Nov 27, 2022

Brenda Sue Divelbliss 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Genesis Somerset Health Services.  She was born on January 8, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Louis and Violet Hoffman. She was a Graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1978.

Brenda was the head cashier for Lowe’s Home Improvement before...

Nov 26, 2022

Shirley A. Houseworth Marshall 77 of Lancaster, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Hospital.  She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1963.

Shirley was a member of the Columbus Koinonia, enjoyed sewing and collecting recipes.

She is survived by her husband of...

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph L. Kim 80 of Sugar Grove, Ohio went to be with his Savior, on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home. Joe was born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 13, 1942 to the late Joseph W. and Ruth E. (Newland) Kim.

Joe was an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Air Force.  He was a...

Nov 24, 2022

William “Bill” Norris of Lancaster, Ohio, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2022.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Debra Norris; loving daughter, Kayleigh Norris; loving stepdaughter, Kelly Montgomery; stepsons, TJ Montgomery and Kenneth McCune; sister, Marianne Sowers; many nieces and nephews; and grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in...

Nov 24, 2022

George Robert Taylor, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away on November 24th 2022. He was born to the late Mont Edward and Virginia Fletcher Taylor, in Athens, OH on July 28, 1937.  He was a 7th Day Adventist who loved a bargain.  He enjoyed playing horseshoes in Bremen where he was known as quite the ringer.  He enjoyed spending...

Nov 23, 2022

Harriet Pearl Hartinger 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Pickering House.

She retired from RBM in Lancaster and was a member of the Salvation Army where she volunteered in several positions and with Adult Day Care. She enjoyed puzzles, card games, animals and collecting owl items.

Harriet is...

Nov 23, 2022

Cindy Kay Snyder 62 of Rushville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on March 4, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Donald and Lois Winegardner.  She was a child care provider for 23 years prior to her illness and member of the East Side Church of Christ in Lancaster.  Cindy...

Nov 22, 2022

Robert “Bob” Stevens, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s on November 22, 2022. He was born to the late Vernon and Goldie Stevens on August 28, 1944.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Stevens; sons, Eric Stevens and Michael (Tracey) Stevens; and brother, Leonard (Barbara) Scowden.

Bob is preceded in...

Nov 21, 2022

Lancaster - Nancy L. Haines, 82, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Arbors at Carroll.

Nancy is survived by her children Terry Lehman, JoAnn (John) Estep, Kay (Scott) Knotts, and William Haines; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband John V. Haines; son...

Nov 20, 2022

Thornville - Patricia “Pat” A. Beavers, 65, died November 20, 2022 surrounded by family in her home.

Pat is survived by her step-daughters Susan (Steve) Radzimski and Megan (Dave) Costine; step-grandchildren Ivan, Dmitri and Victor Radzimski, Jackson Gualtieri, and Archer Costine; brother Ernest (Deanna) Frazer; and nephews and niece Timothy, Tyler, and Tessa.

She is...

Nov 19, 2022

Pat K. Sain 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1948 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Elmer and Joy Brewer.

She was a retired Administrative Assistant for Ohio University-Lancaster Branch with 30 years of service.

Pat was a member of...

Nov 19, 2022

Elsie Fredericks Strobino, age 86 of Lancaster, OH, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away November 19, 2022.  She was born to the late Harry and Christine Pinkham Fredericks, on March 31, 1936 in Cherryfield, ME.  Elsie graduated from Ridgefield High School in Connecticut.  She was the head cook at Hill and Plain Elementary School.  She enjoyed all crafts,...

Nov 17, 2022

Della Louise Partridge (Sweet), age 94, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Primrose Memory Care on November 17, 2022.  Della was born in London, Ohio on March 10, 1928 to Maurice and Minerva Sweet.

She is survived by her sister Phyllis (Jerry) Brinkman, children Karen Partridge, Cathie (Jack) Partridge-White, Debby (Robert) Reed, and Ted (Margie) Partridge,...

Nov 16, 2022

Kenneth Norman Keeran, age 79 of Casa Grande, Arizona, formerly of Baltimore, OH, passed away November 16th, 2022, at Banner Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born to the late Norman and Mattie Ellis Keeran, on November 1st, 1943 in Licking County, Ohio.  He retired from Abbott Labs, where he was a stationary engineer.  He was a...

Nov 16, 2022

Andrew T. Hawk 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on November 16, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired Police Chief for Valley View.

Andrew is survived by his brothers, Herman Issac Hawk and Harry Daniel Hawk both of Lancaster, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 16, 2022

Maynard R. Ball 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He served in the US Army and was a retired electronic tester for Lucent Technologies with over 34 years of service. Maynard loved to fish and go on trips to Canada, camping down by the Ohio River, researching topics...

Nov 14, 2022

Patrick “Joe” Tucker, age 66 of Logan, OH passed away November 14, 2022.  He was born on April 12, 1956 to the late Alice and Patsy Tucker in Columbus, OH.  He was a member of sheet metal workers Local #24 for 30 years retired and then became a school bus driver for the Logan-Hocking School district. He was a...

Nov 14, 2022

Elva Georgene Martens age 93 of Lancaster Ohio passed away on Monday November 14, 2022. Elva was born in Lancaster to the late George and Huldah Yantes on August 12th,1929.

She enjoyed a long career with ATT/Ohio Bell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, and was an active member of Frank...