Local Ohio Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Keith Edward Couch, 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 18, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Edward and Mary Daubenmire Couch.

He was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1959 and later got married in July 1961. He...

Apr 30, 2022

Charles Sims, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Charles was born on August 4, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Hugh Byron Sims and Kathryn (Kessler) Sims. He was married to his loving, devoted wife of 65 years, Shirley (Smith) Sims. Charles earned his undergraduate degree from the...

Apr 28, 2022

Gary Carlton Eisz, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, Morning, April 28, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on May 25, 1943, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late John H. Eisz and Evaline B. (Daubenmire) Eisz. He was married to his loving, devoted wife of 58 years, Karla Grace (Engle) Eisz, on March...

Apr 25, 2022

Christopher J. “Chris” Hayman, 49, of Lancaster, passed away on April 25, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Chris loved Jesus, rock n’ roll (especially Led Zeppelin), riding his motorcycle through Hocking Hills, shooting pool, football, everything OSU sports, and most of all: spending time with family.

He is survived by his children, Dalton (Amber) Hayman,...

Apr 23, 2022

Deborah (Debi) Sanders Beaver, 63, passed unexpectedly at Fairfield Medical Center on April 23rd, 2022. Debi was known for her love of helping others. She was involved in many organizations around the community, and loved her clients dearly and always made sure they knew she love them. Everyone who knew her knew her favorite thing to do in life...

Apr 22, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Prucinsky Fisher, 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed peacefully Friday April 22, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center with her family at her bedside.  She battled Interstitial Lung Disease for four years, and survived two episodes of ARDS, this last ARDS episode was too much for her to overcome.  She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2009 and Interstitial...

Apr 19, 2022

Larry E. Poling 78, passed away to be with our heavenly father on April 19, 2022, after fighting a lengthy illness.

Larry was a former member of the Lancaster Eagles 2120 and the Corvettes of Lancaster. He loved to go to many cruise-ins and super Chevy car shows. He previously wrote articles for Lets go Cruising magazine....

Apr 18, 2022

Carroll – Robert “Bob” Charles Nash, 78, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at his home in Carroll, Ohio surrounded by his family.

Bob was a printer by trade, a hard worker, and in his off time enjoyed fishing, and hunting deer.  He was a devout Catholic and attended mass regularly at St. Mark Church.  He was a...

Apr 16, 2022

Douglas Wilson Beatty, 57 of Lancaster, Ohio left this world surrounded by his family, a fighter, tragically succumbing to his battle with cancer on Saturday, April 16, 2022.  Even in the darkest of times, Doug never found a bad thing to say about anyone.  Not even the diagnosis of cancer was enough to ruin his spirits. Antithetically, it motivated...

Apr 16, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Earl Crawford, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He is now with the love of his life Roberta.

He was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church.

Joe was most proud of his sons, and grandchildren. He is survived by his sons...

Apr 14, 2022

William “Bill” H. Hall, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Nelsonville, Ohio.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force. Bill retired from Columbia Gas Transmission as a department supervisor and later operated Hall Appliance Repair Service....

Apr 13, 2022

Kathy Wallen, age 70, of New Straitsville, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1951, in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Her favorite moments were time spent with family. She loved her family with her entire heart and she was loved by all who knew her. She was...

Apr 13, 2022

Robert “Bob” Richard Kraft, 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.  He was born on February 15, 1932 in Bellaire, Ohio.

Bob was a proud Korean Conflict veteran serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the LST-854. He retired from Ohio and Pacific Bell Telephone...

Apr 12, 2022

Lancaster – Richard L. Alexander, Jr., 58, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Pickering House.

Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and playing golf. His CB handle was Little Al. Most of all, Richard loved his kids.

He is survived by his long time friend, and wife of 8 years...

Apr 12, 2022

Lancaster – Charles F. Franke, 88, died Tuesday April 12, 2022 at the Pickering House.

Charlie was a member of the Lancaster Old Car Club.

He is survived by his brothers Gary, Norman (Sharron) Jr, and Rod Franke; nieces Cathy French and Kristen Franke; and nephews Doug and Dusty Franke, Jason Hines and Tim Franke....

Apr 12, 2022

Edwin George Beery, age 75 of Lancaster, passed away on April 12, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 31, 1947 to the late George and Helen Scholl Beery in Lancaster.  He was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster High School. Who served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam era.  He loved being a...

Apr 11, 2022

Bonita Jean McCall, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on April 11, 2022. She was born to the late Lawrence and Josephine Reider on May 29, 1942.

Bonita was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing in her card groups and going camping.

She is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Lee Fleischer) McCall;...

Apr 10, 2022

Paul Clyde Hedges, 70, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Pickering House.

Paul was a truck driver, co-owner of Olde Village Pizza in Baltimore, and member of Baltimore Masonic Lodge 475 F & AM. He will be missed by many.

Paul is survived by his 3 daughters, Stephanie Jackson of...

Apr 3, 2022

Tim Holt, 63 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was in quality control at Kenworth Truck in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He enjoyed golfing, horse races, fishing, gardening, and was a big OSU and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Tim was devoted to his family and had a heart of gold.

Mar 31, 2022

Lancaster – Robert “Bob” L. Kilbarger, 77, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Bob was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved his Irish and could not miss a Saturday football game. Early in his career, Bob worked for Anchor Hocking and then became a sales agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company before retiring...