Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 10, 2023

R. Mark Bibler, age 66 of Lancaster, died January 10, 2023.  He was born in Lancaster on April 23rd, 1956. He was a 1974 LHS graduate and obtained both his B.S. and J.D. from OSU.   He was a well known Attorney who was a partner at Dagger Law and was a lifetime member of the First United...

Jan 7, 2023

Sally Elaine Dittoe 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Perry County Medical Center, Somerset, Ohio.

She was a retired special education teacher with the Lancaster City School District with 38 years of service.  She was a member of the St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church in Swansboro, NC and liked...

Jan 7, 2023

Robin “Sandy” L. Wright 77 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Pickering House.

He was retired from Midland Screw Co. and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being the can recycler “Can Man”.  He was an avid fishing equipment collector, golfer and card player.  Sandy was a member of the Millersport Lions...

Jan 6, 2023

Pickerington - William “Bill” E. Johnson, 86, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Mount Carmel East, in Columbus, Ohio.

Bill was a retired Chief Master Sergeant, he served in the Ohio Air National Guard and US Air Force. He loved watching and playing golf. He enjoyed tinkering small engines, bicycles or anything else he could get his...

Jan 6, 2023

Lancaster - Gregory A. Blume, 74, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Gregory loved hats. He enjoyed tractors, cars, and marbles. Gregory attended Forest Rose, and Fairfield Industries.

He is survived by his sister Kathy Blume-Plant, and brother David Blume; niece Stephanie (Jarrod) Plant-Frobose; great nephew Mathias Frobose; cousin Marjorie Derr; and...

Jan 4, 2023

Brock Marshall 20 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 6, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio to Jenny (Hudnal) Marshall and Richard Marshall. He was a Liberty Union High School graduate Class of 2021.

Brock enjoyed his X Box, woodworking with his grandfather, cooking and just being...

Jan 3, 2023

Robert Matthew Pellitt, Esq.,age 70, died Jan 3, 2023. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 19, 1952.

He was disinterred from Violet Cemetery in Pickerington, Ohio and reinterred at Millersport Cemetery, in Millersport, Ohio. This all took place on Oct 23, 2024 through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home.  

Robert Matthew Pellitt, Esq., age 70, of Canal Winchester/Pickerington, Ohio passed away on Tuesday,...

Jan 3, 2023

Canal Winchester - Michelle L. Burrows, 61, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Michelle enjoyed all forms of sports and was successful in many of them, especially golf and softball. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with friends and family whenever she could. She loved traveling since her retirement from the State...

Jan 1, 2023

Ron Patterson 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his residence.  He was a graduate of Lancaster High School.

He was a retired manager for AEP and enjoyed golfing and the OSU Buckeyes.

Ron is survived by his sister Linda Patterson of New York; brother Joe (Elena) Patterson of New...

Dec 31, 2022

Roger Dean Thompson went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 31, 2022 surrounded by his five loving daughters.  Born October 10, 1952 to Joseph and Anna Glendine (McDowell) Thompson in Ashland, Kentucky.

Roger leaves behind his daughters Tina Leising, Tracy Thompson, Tricia (Jim) Barber, Tiffany Thompson, and Teresa Thompson. Grandchildren Andrew “AJ”, Emma, Tyler (Breanna), Justin...

Dec 31, 2022

Rosemary A. (Nicholson) Bower, age 78 of Millersport, went to be with her Lord on December 31, 2022.  She was born to the late Richard and Elizabeth Nicholson on May 7, 1944.  She was a 1962 St. Mary's Graduate and owner of Bower and Sons Meats and Sausages.  Rosemary has a variety of hobbies including stamp collecting, sewing, but...

Dec 30, 2022

Rebecca Seiling age 67 of Baltimore, died December 30, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on January 28th, 1955 to the late John Wilbur and Iva Jean Hall.  She was a 1974 Groveport graduate who became an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who loved to spend time together with family and friends. She was an amazing cook...

Dec 29, 2022

Leila “Michelle” Lippert, 48, of Pleasantville, passed away on December 29, 2022. She was born to Phillip Fawbush and the late Tina Fawbush in Columbus, OH on September 25, 1974.

Michelle was caring, loving, and the most honest person you could ever meet.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy Charles; children, Brandon Lippert, Andrew...

Dec 27, 2022

Dallas Blaine Beller 66 of Thurston, Ohio died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence. He was a punch out man in the construction industry and enjoyed woodworking.

Dallas is survived by his son Blaine (Sam) Beller; a granddaughter; sisters Phyllis Starcher, Shirley Starcher, Edna Starcher and Debra Trail; brothers Richard (Anna) Beller, Steve (Linda) Beller, Russell...

Dec 25, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” E. Morgan 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a Sales Representative for Cyril-Scott also known by R.R. Donnelly in Lancaster.  She enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening and bird watching.  Sue loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren.

Sue...

Dec 25, 2022

Linda Kay Schaffner, 83, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Christmas day, Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Linda was born on July 28, 1939 in Baltimore, Ohio, the only daughter of the late Everett and Ruth Miller. She was a graduate of Liberty Union High School, Class of 1957.

She was a...

Dec 23, 2022

David "Dave" Marshall Saum passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, December 23, 2022.

He was born to the late Marshall and Helen (DeLauder) Saum on March 14, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio.

Dave loved nature and spending time in the woods.  He also loved cooking and creating dishes.  He started his career in Columbus...

Dec 21, 2022

Lancaster - Barbara A. Smith, 77, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Barbara was a very sweet and caring person. Everyone loved her.

She is survived by her partner of 30 years Mario Dinardo; her children Jimmy (Cathy) Hedges of Jackson, Debbie (Jack) Hatton of Chillicothe, Tim (Chris) Hedges of Thornport, Nancy...

Dec 18, 2022

Nancy Sue Sark was born on December 19, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on December 18, 2022 at the age of 79.

Nancy enjoyed a beautiful marriage of many years to Paul Richard “Dick” Sark, who was the love of her life. They spent many years going to Lake Logan with their children going boating,...

Dec 18, 2022

Peggy Ann Roberts 91 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Altercare of Thornville.

She was a graduate of Berne Union High School and a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church along with being active in the women’s organizations of the church.  She also belonged to the Sugar Grove Senior...