Local Ohio Obituaries
Warren "Pete" Sobataka
Feb 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pete (Warren) Sobataka, 77, after a lengthy illness. Pete was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 19, 1946, to Barney and Hazel Sobataka.
Pete spent his formative years in Jackson, Ohio where he excelled academically and in sports. He was most proud of being a member of the record-setting basketball...
Clarence F. Campbell, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
Clarence F. “Beaver” Campbell, Jr. of Rushville, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family at his residence.
He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and retired as a Staff Sergeant. Beaver was a life time member of the AMVETS and American Legion. He was an avid bowler and loved to play the guitar and use his karaoke equipment...
Edwin "Ed" H. Otte
Feb 15, 2024
Edwin “Ed” H. Otte 87, of Millersport, Ohio died peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Pickering House. He was born in Adams Twp., Defiance County, Ohio on August 16, 1936, to the late John and Dora (Sundermann) Otte. Ed attended Ridgeville Local Schools through the 9th grade, and then completed his secondary education at North Richland-Adams High School,...
Kathryn Butcher
Feb 15, 2024
Kathryn Butcher, 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on December 3, 1949 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
She taught special education classes for the Lancaster City School District for many years prior to her retirement.
Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LANCASTER, OHIO.
David Allen Hudson
Feb 15, 2024
David Allen Hudson, 58, of Lancaster, Ohio passed into the eternal arms of Jesus on February 15, 2024 at Fairhope Hospice Pickering House surrounded by his loving family. David was born November 22, 1965, to the late Franklin and Eva (Napper) Hudson in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Teays Valley High School in Ashville, Ohio, and Roadmaster Commerical...
Karl E. Grube
Feb 13, 2024
Karl Edwin Grube, 82 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 26, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio to the late John Paul and Helen Mae Grube.
Karl is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Judith; daughters Karyl (Eric) Whittington and Joyce Grube; son Greg (Dawn)...
Gregory Connor
Feb 10, 2024
Gregory L. Connor, 68, aka Sailcat, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Greg was born in Columbus, Ohio to late Tom and Ann Connor and graduated from Bishop Hartley High School in 1974.
He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and fellow adventurer in the game of life. He loved racing and riding...
Mary Lou Creed
Feb 7, 2024
Mary Lou Creed, 94, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 6, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center. Mary Lou was born October 26, 1929, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to James and Glocie (Woofter) Taylor.
Mary Lou graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947. She then went to Nurse’s Training at Lancaster Hospital, now Fairfield Medical Center,...
Vickie Joan Ellinger
Feb 7, 2024
BALTIMORE – Vickie Joan Ellinger (Crawford), 72, loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2024, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Vickie was born on May 4, 1951, in New Albany, Indiana and moved to Logan, Ohio at the age of 5, where she met...
Ronald C. Maurer
Feb 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ronald C. Maurer
Ronald C. Maurer, born on September 11, 1938, left this world on February 6, 2024. A proud veteran, Ron served in the Army National Guard.
Ron is preceded in death by his Grandma Maurer who lovingly raised him in Shawnee, Ohio. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Cheryl (Weaver) Maurer, with...
Mary M. Ricker
Feb 6, 2024
Mary M. Ricker, a beloved figure in the Lancaster community, has passed away at the age of 84 on February 6, 2024. Born on March 16, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, Mary was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life. Her passing took place at the Altercare of Zanesville.
Mary dedicated a significant portion of her life to serving others....
Phyllis A. Richards
Feb 6, 2024
Phyllis A. Richards finished her long pilgrimage of pain on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, after battling for many years.
Phyllis was a long-time employee of Behrens Insurance Agency and was formerly employed by Matt Insurance Agency and was secretary to the District Superintendent of the Newark District of the United Methodist Church. She was a former member of: the Board of...
Elaine C. Mertz
Feb 4, 2024
Elaine Carteret (Nielsen) Mertz, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1934, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Baldwin Nielsen and Phyllis Squares de Carteret.
She was a lifelong learner. Elaine earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Muskingum College, and her Masters in Behavior Disorders from Kent...
Johnny Stoneburner
Feb 3, 2024
Johnny Stoneburner 57 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born on December 18, 1966 to the late Vernon Stoneburner and his mother Donna Stoneburner.
Johnny was an associate member of the AMVETS #1985 and enjoyed going fishing whenever he could.
He is survived by his three sons; a granddaughter; mother Donna Amspaugh of...
Harry E. Hiles
Feb 3, 2024
Harry E. Hiles, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2024 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.
He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 30, 1938 to the late Harold and Jane Hiles. Harry graduated from Thurston High School, class of 1956, and was inducted into the Liberty Union - Thurston Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.
Harry was a retired...
Kathryn A. Stalter
Jan 31, 2024
Kathryn A. Stalter 91 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Carroll Place.
She was born on November 26, 1932 in Thurston, Ohio to the late Almus and Virgie Weidner. Kathryn was a member of Baltimore United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing and reading.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen L. (Carol L.) Stalter of Baltimore and...
Dianne K. Mitchell
Jan 30, 2024
Dianne K. Mitchell passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the wonderful age of 86. Dianne was born in Pickerington, Ohio in 1937, the eldest of four siblings. Shortly after graduating from Lancaster High School in 1955 she met and married Dale, the love of her life. Together they started their family, raised three children,...
Jill Ashley Wollenberg
Jan 30, 2024
Jill Ashley Wollenberg, 39, of Baltimore, passed away at Country Lane Gardens Rehabilitation Center in Thornville, OH on January 30, 2024.
Jill was born to Wayne Wollenberg Jr. and Nyla “Mindy”Kaleta on January 2, 1985. A spunky little girl with pigtails, Jill was a force of nature with an independent spirit. In grade school, she participated in cheerleading and baton twirling....
Donna Jean Leffel
Jan 24, 2024
Donna Jean Leffel, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Donna is survived by her children, Angel (Kevin) Chesshir, Eddie Nicholson, and Victor Leffel; sister, Janet Meyer; seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Jenny, Carol and Linda; and parents, Kelly and Nonia Beavers.
Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E....
Theodore "Ted" Taylor Sr
Jan 23, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Taylor Sr., 70, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born July 15, 1953, to Frank and Peggy Taylor.
Ted loved fishing, muscle cars, and traveling but most of all, his family. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired union sheet metal worker, and a business owner of...
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