Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

In loving memory of Jane Marlene Gatrell, passed away January 17, at age 87 peacefully at home.

A loving mother,artist & bird watcher.

Jane is Survived by three sons, Skip, Doug, & Thomas. She loved her two grandchildren Dustin & Demi and was able to meet her great grandchild Ella.

Services at 11...

Jan 17, 2022

Lynne E. Wittung, 59 Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene College.  She was a missionary with the Church of the Nazarene.  Lynne was a member of the Logan First Church of the Nazarene, she liked crafts, quilting, playing the piano, singing...

Jan 16, 2022

Dean E. Kitchen age 80 of Lancaster passed away on January 16, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1941, to the late parents, Roy Kitchen and Bertha Kitchen.  Dean was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1959. Dean worked as a Millwright for many years before retiring in the late eighties. The joys...

Jan 16, 2022

Charles E Coleman, age 84 of Baltimore, died January 16th, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on August 7th, 1937 to the late Jesse and Lou (Jones) Coleman, in West Columbia, WV.   He was a hard and proud worker retiring from Anchor Hocking after 44 years.  He enjoyed wood working, especially building outdoor furniture.   His other full...

Jan 14, 2022

Carlotta Sue Mathias age 74, of Lancaster died January 14, 2022.  She was born to the late Carl and Virginia Lozier on November 11th, 1947.  She graduated LHS in 1965 where she played clarinet in the marching band and was a member of the rainbow girls.  She worked as a deli manager for Big Bear and then became a...

Jan 14, 2022

Richard “Skip” Campbell, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on November 22, 1959.

Skip was a Franklin University graduate, and a proud member of the United States Army. He attended The River, and was a big fan of sports. He was always remembered for his outstanding...

Jan 14, 2022

Carl Heister of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away January 14, 2022. He succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease in spite of massive doses of chocolate, peanuts, and popcorn.

He was the former president of the Equitable Federal, an 800-million-dollar savings and loan headquartered in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a businessman, an entrepreneur, a volunteer extraordinaire, and a man with...

Jan 14, 2022

Mary Ellen (Collier) Curnell, 61 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio with family at her side.

She is survived by her only son Gary (Angela) Curnell of Baltimore, Ohio, grandsons, Trey and Trent Curnell; sisters, Debbie (Gary) Courtney of Baltimore, Ohio, Ada Searles of Lancaster, Ohio...

Jan 12, 2022

Jack Lee Bitler, 86, of Baltimore, passed away at his residence on January 12, 2022. He was born to the late Levi and Beatrice Bitler in Lancaster, OH on December 31, 1935.

Jack put in years of service for the Liberty Union and Baltimore Community. These include: Booster Club President, where he helped build the original field...

Jan 11, 2022

Scott Daniel, 50, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Scott was a co-owner/project manager of Buckeye Metal Works in Columbus, Ohio. Scott was an avid music lover, enjoyed reading Stephen King novels, had an extensive shoe collection, was born with a great sense of humor, and just a wonderful guy that will...

Jan 9, 2022

Herrell H. Jeffers 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Arbors at Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was active at Learning Never Ends and participated at Fairfield Industries.  He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his special family, Greg and Tonya Seesholtz, Wendy...

Jan 9, 2022

Kenneth L. “Shugh” Glenn, 66, of Baltimore, OH, passed away at his residence on January 9, 2022. He was born in Clanton, Alabama to the late John and Sara Glenn on December 25, 1955.

Ken was an amazing carpenter who enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He loved his family, especially going to his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was...

Jan 6, 2022

Leon Orson Hutsler, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence, and surrounded by his family on January 6, 2022. He was born to the late Samuel and Juanita Hutsler in Lancaster on April 22, 1945.

Leon was a machinist for Memac for 26 years, worked for 20 years at Essex, and volunteered for Foundation Dinners for...

Jan 6, 2022

Sean Michael Koch, 48, of Lewis Center, passed away on January 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born to William and Liesa Koch in Columbus, OH on March 22, 1973.

Sean was a 1991 graduate of Lancaster High School.  He went on to start his own lawn care company, Liberty Lawn Care, which he has owned...

Jan 5, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth (Nolan) Marshall, 62, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Bangor, Maine to the late John and Catherine Nolan on April 30, 1959.

Catherine was a great wife, mother, grandmother and friend that loved spoiling and spending time with her grandkids and her best...

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Ruth Hansen, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 5th, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on February 14th, 1958 in Renovo, Pennsylvania to August and Margaret (Dreyer) Rauch.

Mary graduated from Hocking College with her RN in 1994. Mary loved being a nurse and working in all kinds of settings,...

Jan 4, 2022

Christopher Michael Gardner, age 50, of Baltimore, Ohio went home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born on October 31, 1971 in Columbus, OH to the late Michael and Linda (Black) Gardner.

Chris was an avid hunter and fisherman, sports dad that transitioned to the ultimate military dad, huge Buckeyes fan and he never met a...

Jan 3, 2022

Robert E. “Fuzzy” Fosnaugh 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired field engineer for South Central Power.  Robert was a member of Wildermuth Memorial Church, helped with Boy scouts of America, Community Watch Program and a lifetime member of the Circleville Amvets.  He enjoyed hunting...

Dec 31, 2021

Joseph Anthony Sarsfield, 92, of Carroll, OH, has left this world to be with his Heavenly Father. Joseph was born on 10/05/29 in Fairmont, West Virginia to parents Thomas and Helen Sarsfield. His younger years were spent working on the family farm alongside his father and brothers. Joe proudly served his country in the Air Force while aiding democracy...

Dec 31, 2021

Fred E. Bougher, 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

He was a retired from the accounting department of Diamond Power and Specialty Co. with 40 years of service.  Fred was a member of Faith Memorial Church, liked to fish, do yard work, sing, play racquetball and loved his...