Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Norma LaVeck

Norma LaVeck

Dec 3, 2025

Norma LaVeck, 85, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in the presence of her Lord, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, December 27, 1939. Norma was a 1957 graduate of Lancaster High School. She was blessed with 65 years of marriage to her husband, Jack. She loved spending time with her husband and...

Donna J. Forsythe

Donna J. Forsythe

Nov 30, 2025

Donna J. Forsythe 86 of Carroll, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born on September 13, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Pearl and Dorothy Keller. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1958.

Donna was a member of the Lancaster Order of Eastern Star. She loved to play...

Everett A. Winston

Everett A. Winston

Nov 26, 2025

Everett A. Winston 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 a day before his birthday at the Springs at Wyandot. He was born on November 27, 1934 in Littlefield, Texas to the late Everett L. Eva Winston.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army and was a retired engineer for IBM with over...

Evelyn "Kay" Miller

Evelyn "Kay" Miller

Nov 25, 2025

Evelyn “Kay” Miller, 83, of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born at Lancaster Hospital on January 31, 1942 to the late Lester and Ruth (Morehead) Helber.

Kay married Jerry Miller on December 21, 1966 and would be celebrating 59 years together this year. Both Kay and Jerry are members of Ebenezer Baptist...

Ruth Ann Whiley

Ruth Ann Whiley

Nov 23, 2025

Ruth Ann Whiley, 75, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Ruth was born on December 26, 1949 in Gary, IN to the late George E. and Margaret V. (Ross) Schlemmer.

She graduated co-valedictorian from Crown Point (IN) High School in 1967. Ruth earned her Bachelor's of Science in education from Ball State University Muncie, IN in 1971....

Eric "Rick" E. Jayjohn

Eric "Rick" E. Jayjohn

Nov 22, 2025

Eric “Rick” E. Jayjohn 65 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Arthur James Cancer Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on June 1, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond E. and Marlene Jayjohn.

Eric was retired from Alltek and was a very active member of the Central Baptist Church...

Leanne R. Asbell

Leanne R. Asbell

Nov 21, 2025

Leanne R. Asbell, 56, Sugar Grove, Ohio. Born August 22, 1969. Passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 21, 2025, at Logan Hospital.

She was a homemaker that enjoyed the company of family and friends. In her spare time, she liked going to mud bog races, listening to music, putting together puzzles, and collecting dolphin items.

Leanne is survived by her longtime partner Dave...

Janet Wagner

Janet Wagner

Nov 21, 2025

Janet Wagner passed away on November 21, 2025, at Bickford of Lancaster. Born on June 10, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio,

As a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, Janet found strength and fellowship throughout her life. Her educational journey culminated at The Ohio State University, where she gained the knowledge that would support her successful career as a medical...

Bonnie June Mohl

Bonnie June Mohl

Nov 20, 2025

Bonnie June Mohl, 71, went to be with the Lord after a long illness on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Bonnie was a native of Lancaster, Ohio, born on November 16, 2025 to the late Archie Clifford and Sarah Margaret (Carpenter) Diddle. She attended Sugar Grove schools.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Tammi; three grandsons Noah, Christopher, and Jayden.

She is preceded in...

Wayne Babbs

Wayne Babbs

Nov 20, 2025

Wayne Babbs, 87, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

Wayne was born in Thornville, OH on Apr 23, 1938. Growing up on a farm with 6 siblings, Wayne embraced the values of hard work. While living on the farm, he also worked as a laborer for a commercial roofing company in Columbus. He was the last surviving...

Kaye Russo

Kaye Russo

Nov 18, 2025

Kaye Russo, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on November 18, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Thomas and Anna Fisher on July 17, 1944.

Kaye had many hobbies which included quilting, reading, and working on jigsaw puzzles. Kaye also spent her free time helping others through volunteer work. Above all, she loved her children and grandchildren.

She...

Susan Jo Ann Farber

Susan Jo Ann Farber

Nov 18, 2025

Susan Jo Ann Farber 69 of New Straitsville, Ohio died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Buckeye Care and Rehab Center. She was born in Plattsburgh, New York on October 11, 1956 to the late Allen and Dorothy Farber.

She was a nurses’ aid for various nursing homes in New York. Susan enjoyed her cats and coloring in her adult coloring books.

Susan...

Richard L. Reynolds

Richard L. Reynolds

Nov 17, 2025

Richard L. Reynolds, 79, passed away on November 17, 2025 in Woodstock, OH. He was born to the late John and Mary Reynolds in New Straitsville, OH on October 06, 1946.

Richard is survived by his children, Christina (William) Mathews and Jodi (Joe) Bieber; grandchildren, Jessica Groves, Justin Carpenter, Sarah Bieber, Casey (Unknown last name) and Amy Caughenbaugh; siblings, Margaret Butler...

Kenneth "Fuzz" Robert Thompson

Kenneth "Fuzz" Robert Thompson

Nov 17, 2025

Kenneth “Fuzz” Robert Thompson Baltimore, Ohio formerly of Dublin, Ohio – Devoted father of Ken (Mary) Thompson, Cincinnati, Ohio and Robin (Kevin) Hall, Plain City, Ohio. Cherished Grandfather of Megan (Rob) Hill, Erin (Stephen) Brown, Rob (Arielle) Thompson, Brad (Denise) Thompson, Doug (Shannon) Thompson and Kristen (Shaun) Cawley. Treasured Great Grandfather of Logan, Avery and Brynn Kammerer, Emerson Hill, Violet,...

Carolyn L. Garber

Carolyn L. Garber

Nov 17, 2025

Carolyn L. Garber, a beloved member of the Lancaster community, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Altercare Somerset. Born on July 22, 1948, in Lancaster, Ohio, she was the daughter of Helen A. Wharton. Carolyn was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School and dedicated her career to clerical and office work, where she was known for her...

Linda Ann (McJunkin) Crowell-Daubenmire

Linda Ann (McJunkin) Crowell-Daubenmire

Nov 17, 2025

Linda Ann (McJunkin) Crowell-Daubenmire, 73, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at her home on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born to the late Ray and Betty McJunkin on August 15, 1952.

Linda graduated from Amanda Clearcreek High School in 1970. She spent her life working as a fiscal officer for the Ohio State Dental Board, where she retired on August...

Germaine "Gigi" Radford Elliott

Germaine "Gigi" Radford Elliott

Nov 15, 2025

  Germaine Monica Radford Elliott, affectionately known as “Gigi,” passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Lancaster, Ohio, at the age of 81, following a long illness. A beloved wife, mother, sister, and Mimi, and cherished friend to many, Gigi’s legacy of kindness, creativity, and community spirit lives on in all whose lives she touched.

  Born on May 19,...

Donna Marie Fugate Singer

Donna Marie Fugate Singer

Nov 14, 2025

Donna Marie Fugate Singer, age 77 a resilient spirit born on March 1, 1948, in Bremen, Ohio, gracefully departed this world on November 14, 2025, surrounded by the comforting embrace of her home and the compassionate care of Fairhope Hospice. She left behind a legacy that is woven with threads of love, tenacity, and unwavering dedication.

For 32 years, Donna devoted...

Dorothy Conkey Clark

Dorothy Conkey Clark

Nov 14, 2025

Dorothy Conkey Clark, age 84, a beloved matriarch, peacefully departed this life on November 14, 2025, at the Pickering House. Born on June 21, 1941, in Lithopolis, Ohio, she was a radiant spirit whose warmth and humor touched the lives of many.

Dorothy dedicated her life to her family, serving as a devoted homemaker to her four daughters, Kathi Clark Crist,...

Jesse L. Jones Sr.

Jesse L. Jones Sr.

Nov 13, 2025

Jesse L. Jones Sr., 79, of Columbus, passed away at OSU East Hospital on November 13, 2025.

He was born on October 15, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Leroy and Thomasina Jones. A man of honor and quiet strength, he proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne. Throughout his life, he touched countless others—as...