Local Ohio Obituaries
Myrl Huston
Mar 18, 2025
Myrl Huston 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Arbors of Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 20, 1932 in Cumberland, Ohio to the late Walter and Sedalia Huston.
He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. Myrl was the retired owner and operator of Myrl’s Beauty Salon and...
Debora L. Magnuson
Mar 18, 2025
Debora L. Magnuson, a devoted teaching assistant beloved for her unwavering commitment to special needs children, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at Kenton Nursing and Rehab in Kenton, Ohio, at the age of 76. Born on August 4, 1948, in the quaint town of Jefferson, Ohio, Debora’s life was one illuminated by love, warmth, and an indomitable spirit.
Throughout...
Willis F. Ball
Mar 18, 2025
Willis F. Ball, age 87, a beloved figure whose laughter and warmth touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2025, under the care of Fairhope Hospice. Born on July 12, 1937 in Newark, Ohio, Willis lived a life filled with purpose, generosity, and love.
A proud graduate of Summit High School, Class of 1955, Willis...
Chester Larry Frear
Mar 14, 2025
Chester Larry Frear passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2025, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with unwavering determination, strength, and grace—fighting with every ounce of his being.
Larry was born on October 3, 1945, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was the middle of three children to Chester Lloyd and Elfreda Timmons Frear. A...
Clyde Howard Grossarth, Jr.
Mar 13, 2025
Clyde Howard Grossarth, Jr. 86, died at his residence in Lancaster, OH on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
He was born February 25, 1939 in Bellevue, PA. Clyde was a 1957 graduate of the Avonworth High School in Ben Avon, PA. He was a three year veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd airborne division. He joined the U.S. Department of Defense where...
Janet "Jan" L. Parrish
Mar 11, 2025
Lancaster - Janet “Jan” L. Parrish, 81, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail.
Jan was born December 29, 1943 to the late George and Wilda (Rainey) Kost. She had a knack for knitting and crocheting. Jan was a part of a group called Chix with Stix, that gathered at Panera Bread to work on fiber crafts...
Juanita G. Gobel
Mar 9, 2025
Juanita G. Gobel, born on March 26, 1936, in the heart of Pickaway County, departed this life on March 9, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She graced this world for 88 vibrant years, infusing life into every room she entered with her unapologetic spirit and unwavering commitment to love.
She was a woman of profound character—a spirited soul...
Amanda Rae Farley
Mar 8, 2025
Amanda Rae Farley, 37, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born on Monday, June 8, 1987, to Rayburn Bryan Farley and Jean Carol Fields.
Amanda enjoyed making jewelry and planting different plants. She loved bright colors, especially the color purple. She enjoyed hiking, sewing, crafts, and most of all, going on adventures with her kids....
Lois E. Farris
Mar 8, 2025
Lois E. Farris, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on March 8, 2025 at the Pickering House, peacefully and surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1936 to the late Martin John and Bernice Elizabeth Korvela.
Lois was a 1954 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. She met the love of her life, Roy Farris, at the Lancaster Roller Rink...
Michael Shaeffer
Mar 8, 2025
Michael Shaeffer 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at River Valley Campus of Fairfield Medical Center following a house fire. He was born on August 17, 1968 in Canal Winchester, Ohio to the Late Juanita and Randy Lee Shaeffer.
He enjoyed fishing, listening to Metallica and being a jokester.
Michael is survived by his nieces, Brittany Shaeffer...
Juanita "Tootsie" Shaeffer
Mar 8, 2025
Juanita L. Shaeffer 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center following a house fire. She was born on March 10, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was retired from Big Lots in the finance department with over 30 years of service.
Juanita loved spending time with her great granddaughters, enjoying the outdoors and especially spring time....
Charlie Marie Shaeffer
2025
Charlie Marie Shaeffer went to sleep peacefully in the arms of Jesus at 21 weeks. Her life was short with us here on earth, but she was loved the second we found out we were pregnant with her and her twin brother.
Charlie is survived by her parents, Michael and Shawnesse Shaeffer; twin brother, Brooks; brothers, Nolan and Sawyer; grandparents, Duke...
Ronald A. Wilson
Mar 7, 2025
Ronald A. “Ronnie” Wilson, 93, passed away at his home in Hideaway Hills on March 7, 2025. He was born to the late Leslie and Luetta Wilson on June 3, 1931 in Rockbridge, OH.
Ronnie graduated from Berne Union, class of 1949. He was a member of the Hideaway Hills Bowling League and of Olivedale Senior Center. He worked as an...
Joni Brink
Mar 6, 2025
Joni Brink, age 66, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Born on August 7, 1958, in Lancaster, Ohio, she was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1976. Joni dedicated her life to serving others, first as a devoted caregiver to special needs children, and...
Vincent M. Pompey
Mar 6, 2025
Vincent M. Pompey, 86 of Lancaster, passed away on March 6, 2025. Vince was born October 11, 1938, the son of Anna (Standish) Pompey and Micheal J. Pompey.
Vince is survived by his niece, Mary Lou (Pompey) Wycinski and LeeAnna (Pompey) Doughty, as well as several other nieces and nephews, brother Francis Pompey,
Besides his wife of 60 years, Diane (Lewis) Pompey,...
Theodore Beach
Mar 5, 2025
On March 5th, 2025, Theodore (Ted) Beach, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior.
Ted was a person that loved being with people and planning activities.
He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in psychology and physical fitness education.
He loved teaching kids and pushing them to achieve their athletic goals. He loved tennis, golf, football, basketball, and baseball....
Jim Doty
Mar 5, 2025
Jim Doty, 58, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born to James Sr. and Nancy (Pearl) Doty on Friday, February 17, 1967, in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years. He enjoyed hunting, discussing politics while drinking coffee, and spending time with his kids and...
Joe Mathias, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
Joseph Mathias Jr. 58 years old, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Joseph was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend whose heart was always open to anyone in need. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life — casting a line while fishing, the freedom of...
J. David Johns
Mar 3, 2025
On Monday, March 3, 2025, J. David Johns, loving husband and father of two sons, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83. David was born on October 7, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Harry and Margaret (Gray) Johns, and he graduated from Steubenville High School. On July 24, 1965, he married Isabelle L. Fages. Together, they...
Larry Forest Noland
Feb 28, 2025
Larry Forest Noland 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Pickering House. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Forest and Luta Noland.
He served in the US Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis and went on to retire from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp as a mechanic with...
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