Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 9, 2022

Marion (Kilbourn) Farnsworth, 99, of Lancaster, OH and formerly of Flat Rock, MI passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly Father on March 9 at Crestview Nursing Home at 1:00 PM.

Marion was born on October 28, 1922 in Pontiac, MI to the late Prudence, and Albert Kilbourn. She graduated from Flushing High School in 1940....

Mar 7, 2022

Mary C. Wilson, age 91, died March 7, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. Mary graduated in the class of 1952, from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of St. Francis Alumni Association. Mary worked as an R.N, for several years & then became a Director of Nursing. A position she...

Mar 7, 2022

Barbara Campbell, age 74 of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her home on Mar. 7, 2022.  She was born on Jan. 21, 1948 to the late Russell and Aunita Campbell.  She retired from Riviera Cabinets and Victoria’s Secret.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her amazing personality and love for life, will be greatly missed...

Mar 7, 2022

Bonnie Riggs, 95m of Lancaster, passed away on March 7, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late John and Victoria Casey in Winfield, WV on June 2, 1926.

Bonnie is survived by her cousins, Lee Casey and Carl Casey; and nieces, Carolyn Weicht, and Beverly Woods.

She is preceded in death...

Mar 7, 2022

Sheryl Colleen (Neel) Johnson, age 64, and longtime resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio then moved to Lancaster with her family in 1957 where she eventually became an active performer in the Lancaster High School Instrumental and Vocal Music Programs and where she ultimately met her husband, Gary....

Mar 6, 2022

Larry “Doc” Wilson, age 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed peacefully away surrounded by his family March 6, 2022.

Larry received his PhD from Ohio State University, and was a chemistry professor at Ohio University – Lancaster. His students affectionately called him “Doc”.

He was a member of Kiwanis for 35 years, and numerous local coin...

Mar 3, 2022

Thomas D. "Tom" Taylor, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on March 3, 2022 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born to the late Howard and Mary Taylor on October 14, 1935 Tom was a long time resident of Lancaster, Ohio but spent most of his life in Williamstown, West Virginia where...

Feb 28, 2022

Aaron L. Crabtree 53 of Carroll, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at his residence.

He was an US Air Force Veteran serving during Desert Storm.  Aaron was a painter for S.J. Professional Painting LLC.

He is survived by his mother, Betty J. Crabtree; brothers, Richard (Perian) Crabtree and Steven L. (Jocelyn) Crabtree...

Feb 28, 2022

Infant Alivia Joy Seabolt of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Brittany and Trey Seabolt; siblings, Kaden, Konner and Aubrie Seabolt; grandparents, Linda and Dallas Steen of Lancaster, Ohio and Steve and Kelly Seabolt of Maryland and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral...

Feb 26, 2022

Rose Mary Brown, age 95 died Feb 26, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She retired from Western Electric and was an amazing mother who loved to take care of everyone.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will greatly be missed.

She is survived by her sons, Marty (Becky) Brown and Phil...

Feb 26, 2022

Donna (Walker) Taylor, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on February 26, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late George and Elizabeth Walker on April 3, 1942 in Lancaster.

She is survived by her daughter, April (Tim) Stewart; and grandson, Dalton Patrick Stewart.

She is preceded in death by her brother, George...

Feb 24, 2022

Julia Louise Burnside, 58, died February 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

Julia is survived by her husband Gary Burnside; sons Anthony Joseph Burnside and Matthew Scott (Wendy) Burnside; her grandchildren Cole, Gillian, Aubrey, Owen and Matthew Scott, Jr. Burnside; parents Edwin W. and Carol (Ringhiser) Donham; sisters Lisa (Peter Reilly) Donham and Lora...

Feb 24, 2022

Edna L. Shreyer, 94 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born on May 10, 1927 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Clarence and Mary (Wilson) Thomas.

Edna and her husband Bill were the owners of Shreyer Egg Farm for many years.  She was a member of...

Feb 20, 2022

James A. Austin, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on March 12, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio and was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1954. James was a Korean Conflict veteran serving as a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force.

James was...

Feb 19, 2022

Renaldo V. “Ronnie” Ventresca, 84, died February 19, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Ronnie enjoyed growing tomatoes, and playing euchre with his friends and family.

He is survived by his brother Joey Ventresca; 7 nieces and nephews, and 14 great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Guiseppe A. and Maria...

Feb 19, 2022

James “Jim” Louis Pettet, 82, of Millersport, died February 19, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting deer and turkey.

He is survived by his sons Jeff (Monica Lollo) Pettet and Todd (Michele) Pettet; his grandchildren Matt Pettet, Jenifer (Shane) Smith, and Drew Pettet; sisters Janet (Jeff) Graf and...

Feb 17, 2022

Grace Juanita Claypool, age 95 of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Thurs. Feb. 17, 2022 at the Pickering House.  Juanita was born on Oct. 17, 1926 to the late Grover and Maggie (Souders) Bowers in Fairfield County.  She was the youngest of five children.

Juanita was a 1945 graduate of Canal Winchester High School.  She was a...

Feb 16, 2022

Pat Collins 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at The Pickering House.

He was a retired welder for Palsgrove's Mfg. with 20 years of service. Pat attended Lighthouse Baptist Church, he enjoyed telling jokes and visit with people.

Pat is survived by his sister, Nannie Beverly of Pound, Virginia; sister-in-law,...

Feb 14, 2022

R. Bradley Herbert Sr., age 88 of Silver Creek, NY passed away February 14th, 2022 surrounded by his Family in Canal Winchester, OH.  He was born to the late Arthur and Atta Bartlett Herbert on February 16, 1933.  He obtained his Masters and was an electrical design engineer at Westinghouse and Siemens where he obtained 5 US Patents.  His...

Feb 14, 2022

Terry Lee Dupler 67 of Thornville, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Country Lane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He had worked for Cultured Marble and loved The Rolling Stones and was an avid gin rummy card player.

Terry is survived by his sister, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of...