Local Ohio Obituaries
John E. Kempton Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
John E. Kempton Jr., 78, was born December 7, 1946 in Lancaster, OH to the late John Sr. and Amelia (Bevis) Kempton. He died August 22, 2025 in Columbus, OH with family by his side.
John was a 1966 graduate of Millersport High School. He was a 49-year Golden Age Eagle at Lancaster Aerie #2120. He served as State President in...
Hugh O. Schaffner
Aug 21, 2025
Hugh O. Schaffner, of Reynoldsburg and formerly of Baltimore, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born to the late Russell and Helen Schaffner on February 15, 1938.
Hugh worked for OBES for over 25 years, 26 years for the Baltimore Fire Department-10 of those years as Fire Chief, and was a town administrator for 10 years. He was also...
Steve A. Acton
Aug 21, 2025
Steve A. Acton, 68, of Baltimore, passed away on August 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born to the late Thomas and Leota Acton on December 24, 1956.
Steve enjoyed clay sculpting, cooking, and most of all fishing and camping with his sons.
He is survived by his wife, Toi Acton; sons, Cory (Erica) Acton of Ashland, OH and Bryan (Rita)...
Paul A. Reinbold
Aug 17, 2025
Paul Arthur Reinbold, 38, a resident of Lancaster, Ohio, took his life on August 17, 2025.
Paul was born in Eugene, Oregon, on February 3, 1987. He was adopted by Pete and Diane Reinbold in 1989. He prayed for a sister and Valerie was born into the family in 1991. The family lived in Milwaukie, OR and Rio Rancho, NM. Paul...
Charles Floyd "Chuck" Young
Aug 16, 2025
Charles Floyd “Chuck” Young passed peacefully after a long battle with Parkinsons’s disease and pulmonary fibrosis on August 16, 2025, just one week shy of his 80th birthday. He was born on August 23, 1945 to Mary Luease (Combs) Young and William Hiram Young. He was a Liberty Union High School graduate Class of 1963.
Chuck was retired from Lucent Technologies...
Darlene S. Lantz
Aug 15, 2025
Darlene S. Lantz, 69, died Friday, August 15, 2025 at her residence in Logan, OH.
Darlene is survived by her children Cindy (Chuck) Lantz, William David (Glenna) Lantz, Jr., and Mindy Herrera; grandchildren Shay Lantz and William David Lantz III; great grandchild Wiley Lantz, IIII; sister Carolyn Graham; life partner James “JR” Booze; as well as friend and father of her...
June Wooster
Aug 14, 2025
June Wooster 87 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Pickering House.
She was born on September 23, 1937 in Whistler, Ohio to the late Ernest and Edith Francis.
June’s career started off as a secretary to the Assistant Dean to the Department of Agriculture at The Ohio State University then became a supervisor at Shreyer Egg...
Linda Hacker
Aug 13, 2025
Linda Hacker, 78, of Rockbridge, passed away on August 13, 2025. She was born to the late Vernon Paul and Geraldine Fritz in Lancaster, OH on May 3, 1947.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dan Hacker;...
Gene Eversole
Aug 10, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Eversole on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 97 of natural causes. Gene leaves behind a legacy of integrity and hard work.
Born on May 3, 1928, Gene was a lifelong resident of Carroll. He farmed side by side with his brother, Charles, and Father, Lee, for...
Ralph E. "Gene" Shaffer
Aug 9, 2025
Ralph E. “Gene” Shaffer, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on August 9, 2025 at his home. He was born to the late Jess and Gertrude (Frank) Shaffer on June 1, 1939.
Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force for over 21 years and was stationed in Vietnam and Korea. He enjoyed mowing, recycling, and working on aircraft,...
James Curtis George
Aug 8, 2025
James Curtis “Curt” George, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on August 8, 2025 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Fairfield County on November 16, 1935 to the late Carl and Fannie George.
Curt was a beloved teacher and coach and was instrumental in implementing both the youth and high school soccer programs in Lancaster. He loved playing music...
Don "Pappy" Nutter
Aug 7, 2025
Don "Pappy" Nutter, age 84, of Lancaster, OH, passed away on August 7, 2025, at OSU Hospital. Born in Clarksburg, WV, he was a cherished son of the late Presley and Lectie Nutter.
After graduating from Victory High School in Clarksburg, Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a First Class Petty Officer. He dedicated ten years of his life...
Jack L. Carter
Aug 6, 2025
Jack L. Carter, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on August 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born to the late Arthur and Velma Carter on June 22, 1942 in Columbus, OH.
Jack is survived by his son, Rob (Gwenna) Carter; and grandchildren, Sam, Makenna, Reagan, and Riley Carter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; son, David Carter; and...
Daniel C. Saunders Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Daniel Clifford Saunders Jr., age 83, a gentle soul whose presence illuminated the lives of those who knew him, departed this world on August 5, 2025, at The Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. Born on May 22, 1942, in Williamson, West Virginia, he entered this life with a kindness that would accompany him throughout his days. Known affectionately as Dan...
Magdlene "Maggie" Woodward
Aug 5, 2025
Magdlene “Maggie” Woodward, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Fairhope Hospice Pickering House. From humble beginnings in the heart of Coal County, West Virginia, on September 4, 1942, Magdlene was determined that a better life was possible. Inspired by her Aunt Polly, Maggie joined her sister’s family on a...
Paul E. Schoonover
Aug 4, 2025
Paul E. Schoonover, 78, of Berlin, passed away on August 4, 2025. He was born in Aurora, IL on April 14, 1947.
Paul was a 1965 graduate of New Trier High School East. He loved growing up near Lake Michigan where he was a lifeguard along the beach. After graduating high school, he attended Miami University and then received his Juris...
Charles "Chuck" K. Jacks, Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Kermit Jacks Jr , 60 of Thornport passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born on October 30, 1964, to the late Charles and Betty (Farley) Jacks.
Chuck graduated from Lakewood High School class of 1983.
He met his loving wife Penny at Big Bear to which they married in 1998, celebrating...
Ian Immel
Aug 2, 2025
Ian Immel, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on August 2, 2025 at his residence.
Ian was a 1979 graduate of Lancaster High School, and a 1983 graduate of the University of Cincinnati.
He is survived by his sister, Elsie Immel-Blei; significant other, Lisa Jenkins; and cats, Blinkin and Jo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Immel; mother, Florance Immel; and...
Marcella Green
Aug 2, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella Green, age 91, of Lancaster, Ohio, who left us peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born on April 27,1934 to Mary Elizabeth and Clarence Dwight (C.D.) Thomas, she was a cherished daughter, devoted wife and mother and beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
She retired from the family business, Green’s...
Patricia A. Poston
Jul 31, 2025
Patricia A. Poston 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born on March 26, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Melvin and Bertha Kuhn.
She was a selector for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and later retired from 3M Products in Baltimore, Ohio.
Patricia loved to work in her garden raising her...
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