Local Ohio Obituaries

Travis M. Rodgers

Apr 30, 2023

Travis M. Rodgers, 28, of Lancaster, passed away on April 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1994 in Westerville, OH.

Travis was a Christian who was an artist, go getter, and loved fishing and the outdoors.

He is survived by his mother, Jeanette (Mike Couch) Stephens; father, Kevin (Stacey) Rodgers;...

Agnes M. (Reinhart) Blankenship

Apr 29, 2023

Agnes M. Blankenship, age 86 of Carroll passed away on April 29, 2023.  She was born to the late Leo and Martha Reinhart on August 4, 1936 and raised in Flatrock, OH.  She enjoyed working at Krogers for 10 years and she enjoyed baking, coloring, and playing BINGO.  Agnes was an amazing mother and wife who greatly loved to...

Joseph "Joe" Wayne Kovacs

Apr 28, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Wayne Kovacs, 44 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 1997 and was a member of the FFA. He worked for Creative Foods in Baltimore, Ohio.  Joe had a recognizable laugh and a heart of gold.  He...

Richard D. Disbennet

Apr 27, 2023

Lancaster - Richard D. Disbennet, 65, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 29, 1957 to Richard and Blanche (Wright) Disbennet. Richard worked at Huddles for 19 years as a technician. He loved his ‘77 Ford F150 and his ‘95 Mustang GT. Richard enjoyed Ohio State football, NASCAR, fishing, and shooting guns....

Wesley Smith

Apr 27, 2023

Wesley Smith 64 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his residence.

He managed the garage at the Oho State University Hospital.  He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing senior chair volleyball and the senior lunch program at the church.

Wesley is survived by his sister, Renee...

David Michael Roshon

Apr 26, 2023

David Michael Roshon, age 75 of Thornville, died April 26th, 2023.  He was born on February 10, 1948.

Caring Cremation has taken place through the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home.

Dennis McMann

Apr 26, 2023

Dennis McMann 47 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at his residence.

He enjoyed working on his sketching’s, the love for art in general, music and even skateboarding in his earlier years.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Carol McMann of Lancaster; sister, Michelle Madden of Newark; brother, Mike McMann of...

Betty Lucille (Wickem) Butler

Apr 25, 2023

Betty Butler, 84, of Pickerington passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2023.

Betty Lucille (Wickem) Butler was born June 24, 1938 in Coshocton, Ohio the daughter of the late Burt and Beatrice (Moffatt) Wickem. She married the late Tom Butler on February 1, 1957.

Betty most enjoyed being surrounded by her family, but...

Barbara Jean “BJ” (Graham) Arledge

Apr 25, 2023

Barbara Jean “BJ” Arledge, age 80, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 peacefully at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She loved spending time with all of her family, and friends. But she cherished the time with her grandchildren, and her fur baby the most.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband Larry Arledge;...

Donna Jean (Burgoon) Sinift

Apr 20, 2023

Donna Jean Sinift, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on April 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born to the late Jonathan and Wanda Burgoon on November 14, 1949.

Donna loved the Lord and was a member of New Life Christian Center for over 40 years.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Sinift; children,...

Joseph "Joe" R. Jackson

Apr 16, 2023

Joseph "Joe" R. Jackson 74 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. and following his military career retired from the Massillon Fire Department with 25 years of service. He then worked for the...

Stacey J. (Taylor) Clemons

Apr 16, 2023

Lancaster - Stacey J. Clemons, 40, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Stacey loved her family, and friends, with her whole heart. She was taken too soon.

She is survived by her husband Christopher Lee Clemons; children Takaiya Kaylee Clemons and Mayson Christopher Clemons; parents Larry Taylor and Shelley (Nihiser) Mauger;...

Ronald "Ron" L. Fair

Apr 14, 2023

Ron L. Fair, age 75 of Logan, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023.

Ron was born on February 11, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late Carl Fair and Gladys White. Ron was a hard-working machine and forklift operator most of his career. Ron loved gardening, making flower arrangements, automobiles, and cheering on the Ohio...

Bonnie J. (Chapman) Eck

Apr 14, 2023

Junction City - Bonnie J. Eck, 78, died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Bonnie is survived by her children Kimberly (John) Kougher, Richard (Rachelle) Bigham, Jr., Chip (Michele Starkey) Eck, and Becky (Terry Blankenship) Bigham; twelve grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years...

James Edward Daubenmire

Apr 11, 2023

James Edward Daubenmire, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 with his family at his side.

Born in Lancaster, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Patty Sells Daubenmire, his parents Ernest and Mildred (Manning) Daubenmire, brother, Bill Daubenmire, brothers-in-law Duke and Bill Sells and in-laws Bob and...

William "Bill" Morgan

Apr 9, 2023

William “Bill” Morgan, 73, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023.  He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 11, 1949.  Bill graduated from New Trier East High School in Chicago and attended Northern Illinois University where he was tri-captain of the soccer team.

He spent many years as a counselor for Richland County...

Richard "Dick" A. Benadum

Apr 8, 2023

Richard “Dick” A. Benadum 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He started his printing career working under his father, Earl Benadum at North End Press in 1941.  He then took over the family business in 1985 and owned and operated the business until turning over to his two...

Raymond "Dale" Raines

Apr 5, 2023

Raymond “Dale” Raines, age 81, formerly of Liberty Center, OH and most recently of Lancaster, OH, peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio.  He was born in Vicars, West Virginia on December 21, 1941 to the late Raymond Raines and Gail (Presley) Raines.

He graduated from Walton High...

Rodney Lee Childers

Apr 4, 2023

Rodney Lee Childers 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his residence.

He graduated from Bloom Carroll High School where he also played basketball. He was a carpenter for Suncraft Decks with 15 years of service.

Rodney loved gardening and football including watching the OSU Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns....

Ruth Valentine

Apr 3, 2023

Ruth Valentine, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on April 3, 2023. She was born to the late Clarence and Laura Krile in Sugar Grove on January 8, 1926.

Ruth was a 1944 graduate of Berne Union and attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove.

She is survived by her daughters, Marcella (Dave) Lape and Sherry...