Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 10, 2022

Mary Ellen Thatcher McWilliams passed away February 10, 2022. Born in Caldwell Ohio, and graduated in 1948 from Cambridge High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who never met a stranger. June 26, 1949, she married the love of her life, the late Lloyd “Mac” McWilliams. Mary Ellen free hand painted glassware at Gay Fad...

Feb 9, 2022

James C. Page passed from this life to the next on February 9th, 2022 surrounded by his family James was born November 18th, 1949 as the only child to the late John J. and Eleanor D. Page.  He was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster High School and Married his wife of 52 years in June 1969.  James was an...

Feb 8, 2022

Rosemary E. (Bowers) Garrett

Lancaster- Rosemary, 86, has gone to be with the Lord February 8th, 2022.

She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1953. Rosemary retired from Lancaster Glass, and most recently worked for Meijer.

Rosemary is survived by her son Doug (Tammie) Garrett of Lancaster, daughters Kay Greenfield of Phoenix, Arizona,...

Feb 7, 2022

Jerry Blaine Forsythe, 92 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.  He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on January 12, 1930.

He was the founder and owner of Forsythe Flooring.  Jerry was very handy and spent hours refurbishing furniture and rebuilding his cabin cruiser. He also painted outstanding pictures.  In addition, he was the...

Feb 7, 2022

Linda Lea Knight, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio on Monday, February 7, 2022.

Linda was born in Newark, Ohio and a graduate of Lancaster High School. She was an accountant in Lancaster for more than 60 years and served many local residents and businesses. She loved traveling both in the...

Feb 6, 2022

Penny M. Withem-Rose, 58, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on February 6, 2022 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

Penny lived an incredible life having volunteered as volunteer firefighter and paramedic for Bremen, Rushcreek, and Richland Township for over 20 years. She also worked for Ohio Health for over 20 years.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 4, 2022

Diana J. Fisher 71 of Sugar Grove, Ohio died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Arbors at Carroll.

She loved her cats, dogs, birds flowers, and outside.

Diana is survived by her daughter, Tina M. Pierce Combs of Lancaster, OH; son, Robert L. (Jennifer) Duncan of Sugar Grove, OH; step-children, Shelly (William) Curran and Cindy Dailey...

Feb 4, 2022

Molly Osowski, 81, passed peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Bickford of Lancaster Senior Living after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

Molly was born on June 15, 1940 to Dana and Frieda (Kirn) Stewart in Lancaster, OH. After graduating from Kingswood-Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, MI, she went on to attend Endicott College in Beverly,...

Feb 4, 2022

Francis Leroy Woods, 77 of Lancaster passed away on Feb 4th, 2022 to be forever with his Lord and Savior.

Francis was born in Columbus on December 9, 1944 to John C. and Lucille Carpenter Woods. Francis was a member of The Lancaster Pilgrim Church. He was a 1963 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. He retired...

Feb 4, 2022

Ronald “Dale” Brothers, 66, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center after a courageous battle with COVID complicated by other health conditions.

Dale had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. There was always a story to tell no matter where you ran into him. Rose and...

Feb 3, 2022

Harold “Mike” Holland, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on February 3, 2022 at Highland Oak’s Nursing Home in McConnelsville, OH. He was born in Columbus, OH to the late William and Bernice Holland on September 19, 1954.

Mike was a proud United States veteran of the Vietnam War, who served in the US Air Force, and Army...

Feb 2, 2022

Charlotte D. Linn age 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed Wednesday, February 2, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her family at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  Charlotte was born on September 30, 1952.

She worked had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and later retired from St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Lancaster, Ohio after roughly 30 years...

Feb 2, 2022

Jeanette L. Walter, age 95 of Lancaster passed away at Crestview Nursing Home.  She was born on March 14, 1926 in New York City.  She was a school crossing guard who was also a devout Holy Catholic.  She enjoyed reading the Bible and will greatly be missed.

She is survived by her son, John (Jessica) Walter, her...

Feb 2, 2022

Nelson L. Deeter, 79, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away at St. Ann’s Hospital on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert and Bernice Deeter on May 25, 1942.

Nelson was a skilled toolmaker and worked for Essex, Rockwell International, McDonnell Douglas, and Holophane.  Nelson was a member of Fairview United Methodist...

Feb 2, 2022

Diana Lynn Fout was a well-loved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She left this world to be with her Creator surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at Altercare of Canal Winchester.

Diana was born to the late Charles and Lucy (McGraw) Montgomery on October 28th, 1945. She was blessed with two wonderful sisters;...

Feb 2, 2022

Pamela Sue Karshner, 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. where she worked in the office.

Pamela is survived by her son, Jonathan Karshner of Lancaster, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Karshner, parents, Raymond...

Feb 2, 2022

Barnard Lee Ankrom, 60, of Millersport, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on February 02, 2022, after a courageous battle with Covid.  He was born to Clarence William Ankrom and Carol Sue (Hochradel) Ankrom in Lancaster, Ohio on March 26, 1961.  Barney was a 1979 graduate of Liberty Union HS, also attending Fairfield Union Schools for many years....

Feb 2, 2022

Betty Jane Webb, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Pickering House, under the care of Fairhope Hospice.

Betty graduated from Pickerington High School in 1957. She worked for, and retired from, Anchor Hocking.

She is survived by her sons John and Tim Webb; grandchildren Andrew, Kisha, Jessica, and Taylor...

Jan 31, 2022

Joe Spires, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022. Joe was born to the late Joseph and Mary Spires in Lancaster on July 14, 1937.

Joe was a proud paratrooper for the United States Army. He was an avid Ohio State, Browns, and Reds fan. He also enjoyed playing cards and horse racing....

Jan 31, 2022

Eileen Jadwin, 101 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Bickford of Lancaster.

She was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church and volunteered in other parts of the church including Heart Warmers.

Eileen was loved and cherished by her family. The care and attention she gave each of...