Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 14, 2022

Candy D. Church, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on November 14, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Kenneth and Clara Hizey on January 6, 1957.

She is survived by her children, Shawn (Melissa) Church and Terry (Kim) Church; grandchildren, Draylen Church, Kiara Church, Jordan Church, and Ashley Church; step-grandchildren, Keenan (Lissa) Milliser,...

Nov 13, 2022

Debra Leedom-Layne, 70, formerly of Pleasantville, Stockport and recently of Lancaster, died at 9:30 pm, November 12, 2022, at Fairhope Pickering House.

She was born October 18, 1952, to Maxine & Howard Leedom.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Layne in 2000.

Debra is survived by her beloved sister Denise Snider, 4...

Nov 12, 2022

Mary Lou Thorn Hall, 1930-2022

Mom always said that she wanted to die when it was snowing; she got her wish. Prayer warrior and devout Christian, Mary Lou Thorn Hall, 92, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022 during a flurry of snowflakes.  She was born October 11, 1930 to the late Willard Thorn and Wanda Linn...

Nov 12, 2022

Lancaster - Sue Stalder, 63, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Sue was a homemaker, her family was very important to her. She played piano, and for a time played the organ at the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. Sue loved her family, and the Lord very much.

She is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2022

Eleanor Traynham Sanders Kasler left this life to join her departed family and lost pets in the next one on November 12, 2022, after cheating death multiple times in the last few years. She was born to Carl J. and Eleanor Sanders on June 22, 1942, and as a preacher’s kid was immensely proud of her father, who became...

Nov 12, 2022

Lancaster - George Hobert Johnson, age 83, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022.

George was born in Colton, Ohio to Cecile and Grace Ydoine (Frisby) Johnson on September 28, 1939. He served in the Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post 25, in Washington Courthouse. George worked as a truck...

Nov 11, 2022

Infant Bentley Jasper Lucas, 7 months, passed away unexpectedly in Logan, OH on November 11, 2022.

Bentley was the happiest baby, and could smile with his whole face.

He is survived by his mothers, Kimberly Taylor and Kaitlynn Bryant; fathers, Brandon Nelson and Zackary Shumaker; siblings, Austin Hatcher, Albany Hatcher, Addison Nelson, Zachary Shumaker Jr.,...

Nov 7, 2022

Stephen “John” Asher of Lancaster, Ohio passed away November 7, 2022.  He was born in Roda, Virginia, a small coal town in Appalachia.  He grew up learning firsthand both the definition of poor and hard work.  After a bit of wandering, including some time in Atlanta, Georgia he settled in Lancaster, Ohio.  John worked on a golf course most...

Nov 3, 2022

Mary C. Brandt, 76, of Baltimore, passed away on November 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Lancaster, OH to the late John and Janice Shaeffer on December 2, 1945.

Mary was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church, TWIG, and the Shriners. She retired from teaching at the Lancaster School District. She enjoyed...

Oct 24, 2022

Jim Brown 51 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center Riverview Campus. He was a graduate of Bloom Carroll High School Class of 1989.

He was a professional printer for Colorifique Labs and later R & L Color Lab.  He also enjoyed photography as a hobby.

Jim is...

Oct 23, 2022

Helen M. Barnhart Spangler, age 78 of Lancaster, died October 23rd, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Hugh and Martha Baker Barnhart, on September 27, 1944 in Royalton, OH.  Helen enjoyed quilting and crocheting.  She was a devoted mother, who loved and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her amazing personality and love for...

Oct 22, 2022

June D. Camp, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on October 22, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home. She was born to the late Floyd Camp and Betty (Adams) Ruckman on March 29, 1951.

June went to Liberty Union in the 1960’s and had a life long kidney disease.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Camp...

Oct 18, 2022

Sondra L. Hoover 43 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She enjoyed fishing, planting flowers and gardening in general.

She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Mike Dutton; children, Senior Airman Austin Tylor Hoover of Georgia, Michael Anthony Dutton, II and Hayden Wayne Dutton both Lancaster; step-daughter,...

Oct 17, 2022

Pastor Richard O. Rothemich, age 71 of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord on Oct 17, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on Dec. 22, 1950 to the late Charles and Helen Smith Rothemich.  He was a 1969 Lancaster High School graduate who became a United Methodist Minister after obtaining his Masters of Divinity at United...

Oct 16, 2022

Bobby Lee Roberts 95 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Altercare of Thornville.

He was a graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and a World War II US Army veteran.  He attended Capital University. Bobby was a factory foreman for Lancaster Glass Corporation where he retired.

Bobby was a...

Oct 13, 2022

Robert Woodgeard, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at The Pickering House.

Rob is survived by his brothers, Dave Woodgeard, Les (Sarah) Woodgeard, and Larry (Varina) Woodgeard; sister, Carolyn (Clarence) Bope; many nieces and nephews; and his cats.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Casper and Laura Woodgeard; and...

Oct 12, 2022

Lancaster - Mona Lou Hines, 68, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Mona is survived by her siblings Donna Jean Hines, Jo Ann Brown, Russell Dean (Karen) Hines, James Lee (Debbie) Hines, William C. (Darlene) Hines; as well as several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

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Oct 11, 2022

Lancaster - Jean Marie Braden, 68, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Jeanie is survived by her children Lea Braden and Clayton Braden; granddaughter Cicily Heinzman; siblings Roberta (Thom) Conley, Jerry (Harriet) Pulley, Roger Pulley, and Elizabeth “Betty” Pulley; 5 nieces and nephews; and 8 grand nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her...

Oct 10, 2022

Carl Thomas Shover age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, died October 10, 2022 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late J. Boyd and Clariece (Riffle) Shover on December 11, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio.

Carl is survived by his sons Tom (Leslie) Shover of Pickerington, OH, Bob (Kalyn) Shover of Logan, OH, Jim (Paula) Shover of...

Oct 8, 2022

Rich "Coop" Cooper, age 58, of Logan, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loved ones and puppies.

Rich was born April 1, 1964.  He retired from J.C. Penney after 31 years, and also worked for Rocky Brands.

Rich was a dedicated family man.  He loved every minute of...