Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 1, 2022

Karl Edward “Eddie” Barnhart, age 81 of Lancaster Ohio, passed safely into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 1st 2022 surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  He was born June 20, 1941 in Coolville Ohio to Amos and Genevieve Barnhart.

Eddie was an avid sports fan and rarely missed watching the OSU Buckeyes and...

Aug 1, 2022

James Eugene Hachtel 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Country Lane Gardens from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.  He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on January 13, 1944 to the late Dick and Helen Post Hachtel.

He was a graduate of The Ohio State University class of 1966 and married his wife, Sharon...

Aug 1, 2022

Baltimore - Larry Albert Legg, 69, died at his residence in Baltimore, Ohio on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Larry was born in Columbus, Ohio April 10, 1953, to the late Boyd and Martha “Annie” (Linedecker) Legg. Larry worked for, and retired from, Pickerington schools. He was a member of the Fairfield Fish and Game Association. Larry loved...

Jul 31, 2022

Donald L. Graf, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on September 30, 1931 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Fred and Mabel (Brenner) Graf.

Don is a 1949 graduate of Lancaster High School.  He served his country in the US Marine Corps for...

Jul 31, 2022

Harold Eugene Moneypenny 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He was a World War II US Army veteran. He was an electrician owning Tarhe Electric Co. and later retired from Rockwell International.

Harold was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, VFW Post 1516 and...

Jul 30, 2022

Don Cordle, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded with the love of his family on July 30, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Don was born on May 11, 1936 to the late Gertie and Thaddeus Cordle. Don was a life-long resident of Fairfield County. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1954. Don served in the U.S. Army as...

Jul 28, 2022

Sheila F. Ruckman, 62, of Thurston, OH, passed away on July 28, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Jim Ruckman; step-mother, Myrline Webster; mother and father-in-law, Ed and Karen Duggan, father-in-law, Jim Murphy; children, Lisa Myers, Jennifer (Andy) Kronenbitter, and B.J. (Michelle) Myers; brothers, Brad (Wendy) Webster, Barry Webster, Robert (Donna) Webster, Earl Webster, Kenny (Doris) James, and...

Jul 25, 2022

Sugargrove - Ronald Eugene Brown, 86, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at FairHope Hospice in Lancaster.

Ronald enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether he was tending to his garden or fishing with his children. He was a member of the Tri-County Sportsman Club, and the Fairfield Ohio Radio Kontrol Society (FORKS).

He is survived by his...

Jul 23, 2022

Keith Brian Brammer of Baltimore, Ohio went to be with the Lord at the age of 59 on Saturday July 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sue Brammer and his brother Michael Brammer. He is survived by his wife Betty Brammer, his sister Lisa (Pete) Kandra, his brothers Chris (Kim) Brammer and Jerry...

Jul 22, 2022

Rosalie A. Barnhart 91 of Somerset, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Altercare Somerset.

She was born on June 31, 1931 in Fairfield County to the late John and Elsie Mickey.  She enjoyed puzzles, reading and family outings.

Rosalie is survived by her daughter Cheryl L. Byers...

Jul 22, 2022

Kevin A. Carpenter Jr, 37, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Mount Carmel Grove City. He was born on April 12, 1985, in Lancaster, Ohio to Kevin Sr and Debra Carpenter. Kevin loved to smile and was always smiling around everyone. He also liked to “cause trouble” and was genuinely fun to be around.

Kevin is...

Jul 22, 2022

Mona Jean Boetcher, 88, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Pickering House Lancaster.

She loved going to church, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mona also enjoyed camping and bowling.

Mona is survived by her husband Charles “Gene” Boetcher; daughter Paula; grandchildren April, Misty, Scott, Lakota, Kyli, and Kassidy; seven great grandchildren with one...

Jul 17, 2022

Rodger Lee Upp, 85 passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Arbors at Carroll.

Rodger is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janet (Nutter) Upp; daughters Delana (Donald) Vanover of Circleville; Lisa (Jon) Ankrom of Worthington, and Molly Clark and Dave Wright of Beavercreek.  He and Janet are blessed with...

Jul 16, 2022

Calvin V. Wright, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on July 16, 2022 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Jennison and Flossie Wright in Fairfield County, OH on July 14, 1933. Calvin was a proud US Army Veteran, and attended New Life Apostolic Church in Glenford, OH. While working for Consolidated Freight, he was a member...

Jul 16, 2022

Paula Louise (Landis) Tschopp, 67, of Pleasantville, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Tschopp; sister, Loretta Landis; brothers, William (Angie) Landis Jr., Jeff (Natalie) Landis, and Richard (Deb) Landis; nieces and nephews, William (Jennifer) Landis...

Jul 16, 2022

Doris E. Rowland Augustine, age 94 of Lancaster, died on July 16, 2022 at Primrose.  She was born to the late Alva and Bessie Barringer, on April 22, 1928 in Laurelville.  She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, where she was a past Sunday school teacher and was an office manager at the Heritage Lincoln Mercury Dealership. ...

Jul 13, 2022

Justin Allen Pierce, age 32 of Lancaster died July 13, 2022.  He was born in Lancaster to his parents, Rex and Trilby Pierce on Father’s day, June 17, 1990. He was an avid outdoorsman, who greatly enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.  His love of life will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived...

Jul 12, 2022

JoAnn (Sisco) Westenbarger, age 84 of Lancaster, died July 12, 2022 at her residence. She was born to the late Harry and Ada Mae (Blank) Sisco on 09/22/1937.  She worked at Anchor Hocking and ran the Ringside Bar. JoAnn was a great cook who enjoyed her puzzle books. Her personality and love for life will be greatly missed.

Jul 12, 2022

Nancy Lois (Young) Roscoe, 69, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on July 12, 2022.

Nancy was born at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on July 11, 1953, to Wesley Clay Young and Sally Lou (Bralley) Young.  She attended Lancaster High School and went on to operate a boarding house for homeless Veterans for many years. She...

Jul 10, 2022

Sarah Mae (Beatty) Linnabary, age 35 of Stover, MH formerly of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on July 10, 2022 at University Hospital of Missouri.  She was born on Nov. 27, 1986 in New London, CT.  She was an LHS graduate who attended OU-L, she worked for AEP as an executive customer service trainer.  Sarah was baptized...