Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Stuart Edwin Pierce, Rock-n-Roll Stu, born May 18, 1963 in Lancaster, OH to the late James E. and Marilyn Weldon Pierce of Millersport, OH. Stuart passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Stuart was a 1981 graduate of Millersport High School. He attended Central Ohio Technical

College and Franklin University, where...

Sep 16, 2022

Daniel W. Ellerman, age 78 of Lancaster, died September 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on Nov. 15th, 1943 to the late William and Leona Joseph Ellerman in Zanesville, OH.  He was an amazing Mason who could do anything with concrete and stone. His finishing work was second to none, completing projects for...

Sep 15, 2022

George T. Dittmar, age 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed peacefully and in the presence of his family on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Charlotte J. Dittmar; children Mark B. (Michele Lynch), Melissa Douglas, and Rebecca (Franklin) Fugitt; two grandsons Kyle 9Erin) Petty, Kolin Petty; three granddaughters Hannah Hsu,...

Sep 14, 2022

Kelli JoEllen Robbins-Mantle, 34, of Columbus, passed away on September 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born to Michael Robbins and Jodi Robbins on October 22, 1987 in Columbus, OH.

Kelli is survived by her husband, Lionel Mantle; children, Kaylee-Faith Robinson, Layla-Grace Mantle, Drew Fields, Robert Mantle, and Tristen Mantle; mother, Jodi Robbins; father, Michael (Deborah...

Sep 14, 2022

Mary L. Davis, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on September 14, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late William and Waveline Wyskiver on June 18, 1945 in Logan, OH. Mary is survived by her children, Greg (Amy) Davis and Melissa (Jeff) Dinan; grandchildren, Annamarie Dinan, Jack Dinan, Luke Dinan, Lindsey Davis, Josh Davis, Riley (Max)...

Sep 13, 2022

Lewis McCoy was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022 in his home with his family by his side.

Lewis was born on April 2, 1950 in Crum, West Virginia. He graduated from Inez High School and proudly served on the Columbus Fire Department for 29 years. Lewis retired as a Captain...

Sep 13, 2022

Ralph George Harper 83 of Millersport, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born to the late Hubbard and Ina (Helmick) Harper on December 1, 1938 in Webster Spring, West Virginia.

He served in the US Air Force as a flight controller and...

Sep 12, 2022

Beverly J. Syx, age 63 of Crooksville, OH passed away September 12, 2022 at her residence.  She was born to the late George and Audrey Nelson Landis on Feb. 27th, 1959.  She was a proud millersport 1979 graduate.  Her personality and love for life will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by...

Sep 9, 2022

Harmon H. Wyeth Jr, of Pleasantville, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1962 in Lancaster to Harmon H. Wyeth and the late Nancy L. (Swick) Wyeth. Harmon was a 1980 Fairfield Union High School graduate, and was employed by Pleasant Township.  Harmon loved being a farmer and...

Sep 9, 2022

Ernest “Ernie” Goble, age 63 of Lancaster, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH and Inez, KY died September 9, 2022.  He was born on Dec. 15, 1958 to the late William and Edna Daniels Goble in Columbus, OH. Ernie recently retired from C & W due to his failing health.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his sons, whom...

Sep 8, 2022

Joseph L. Sabo 70 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 27, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late John L. and Geraldine (Kitzmiller) Sabo.  He was a worked as a security...

Sep 8, 2022

William "Bill" F. Graf, age 81 of Millersport, died September 8th, 2022 at Bickford Assisted Living.  He was born in Lancaster, to the late Fred and Mable Brenner Graf on February 21st, 1941.  He owned a Gulf gas station and worked 30+ years of sales for Gulf Oil and T.B.A. sales.  Bill loved meeting people and spending time with...

Sep 6, 2022

Robert “Bob” Sharp, of Rockbridge formerly of Lancaster passed away on September 6, 2022 at OSU.  He was born on June 12, 1952 in Lancaster, to the late Herbert and Hazel Woods Sharp.  Bob was a 1971 LHS graduate who became an automotive technician for 30+ years, retiring from Buyers Imports.  He enjoyed bowling, riding motorcycles, and watching the...

Sep 5, 2022

Rhoda A. Cassady, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on September 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Inez, KY to the late Joseph and Lucy Ward on February 10, 1931.

Rhoda was a member of Faith Memorial Church, and loved The Lord

She is survived by her son, Stephen (Sheila) Burford; grandchildren, Christopher,...

Aug 31, 2022

Joyce Elaine Stoppenhagen went home to be with her Lord on August 31, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 20, 1938 to the late Charles W. and Freda Lorena (Fry) Gregg just outside Union City, Michigan. She was the oldest, and only surviving, of three children.

She met the love of...

Aug 29, 2022

Jim D. Wilson 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Pickerington, Ohio to the Charles and Mary Wilson.

He was a Pickerington High School Graduate Class of 1960.  Jim was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Air Force. He was a retired foreman for...

Aug 26, 2022

Robert N. “Bob” Roberts, 79, of Lancaster, died on August 26, 2022 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. He was born in San Antonio, TX on January 28, 1943.

Bob grew up in Texas, Indiana, and Germany. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a Captain in the US Army and served two years...

Aug 25, 2022

Robert A. Reed died unexpectedly at age 59 on Thursday, August 25th, 2022. He was not only a father, but a husband, a talented writer (who is sorely missed as we struggle to write this), a faithful Marine (as if there’s any other kind).  He had a career as a civil servant for Defense Information Services Agency and director...

Aug 25, 2022

Joseph E. Colopy, age 60 of Lancaster, died August 25, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, on July 14, 1962 to the late Harold and Josephine VanPelt Colopy.  He previously drove fuel trucks for Milliser Oil and currently works for SRI and was a member of the Lancaster AmVets.  He enjoyed hunting, camping and spending...

Aug 24, 2022

Lancaster - Lloyd Marvin Goodman, 92, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Pickering House.

Lloyd is survived by his wife Inez R. Goodman; step-son Michael (Barbara) Crist; grandsons Shaun (Virgie) Crist, Chad (Brandee) Crist, and Jamie Crist; great grandchildren Taylor (Brett) Bussert, Jordan Crist, Katlin Crist, Austin Crist, and Skylee Crist; and great great grandson Beckham...