Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Kevin Eugene Rice, 51 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1970 in Chillicothe to Janet (Kuhn) Scurlock and the late Rodney Rice.

Kevin was a supervisor at the Marzetti factory. He enjoyed shooting guns, and adored spending time with his son John.

He is...

Dec 29, 2021

Aaron Christopher Gillette 34 of Canal Winchester, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio who fought the long hard fight with Cancer, lost his battle on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

He was a Senior Fixed Assets Analyst for Univar Solutions.  Aaron was a huge fan and collector of anything Harry Potter.  He greatly loved his hairless Sphinx cat “Voldemort”...

Dec 27, 2021

Shirley J. Boelk, 85, of Lancaster, went Home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021. She was born to the late Taylor and Bonita Munn on January 13, 1936 in East St. Louis, IL.

Shirley loved her family and friends and enjoyed hosting holidays and gatherings with them. She was active in the church and...

Dec 27, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” F. Steele, 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center River Valley Campus. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bobby Steele; children, Bobby Lee Steele II of Sugar Grove, Ohio, Eric (Karen) Steele of...

Dec 26, 2021

Robert “Bob” F. Quick, age 86 of Pleasantville, passed away December 26, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on June 11, 1935 to the late Elbert and Gladyce Tigner Quick in Estelline, SD.  He graduated from Pleasantville High School and then joined the U.S. Marines and then the Air Force. He is a member of the Ross...

Dec 26, 2021

Jared V. Kramer 55 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his residence.

He was a truck driver for FedEx. Jared was a member of the NRA, and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by his mother, Mary E. Kramer; brothers, Jason Scott Kramer and Kevin (Nicole) Kramer all of Lancaster, Ohio;...

Dec 25, 2021

Laura “LaLa” (Sanders) Coey 48 of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed painting, helping and taking care of kids and her family.

Laura is survived by her husband of 22 years, Carl Coey; son, Braighton (Meagan) Coey of Godfrey, Illinois; daughter, Cierra Coey of Rockbridge,...

Dec 24, 2021

Philip C. Griffith, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on December 22, 1935 in Bristol, Virginia to the late O’Dale K. and Reba (Quillin) Griffith Sr.

He was a graduate from Marietta College with a BS Degree in Comprehensive Science.  Philp later obtained his Masters...

Dec 23, 2021

Valerie L. Brady 63 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She had worked for McDonald’s, loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the New England Patriots, collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia and loved her pets, Oreo and Tigger.

She is survived by her children, Michael Brady of Newark, Ohio, Colleena...

Dec 22, 2021

Evelyn R. (Carroll) Ankrom, age 84 of Pataskala, passed away Dec. 22, 2021.  She was born to the late Benjamin and Mildred Hart on Oct. 12, 1937.  She retired from the Starlite lanes where she was a waitress and helped make great meals.  She is a member of the Jersey Baptist Church and she enjoyed her house plants and ...

Dec 22, 2021

Paul Kermit Morris D.V.M.

Paul, age 89, died peacefully on December 22, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living in Lancaster, Ohio. Born to the late Neil Morris and Elsie Luella Morris in Pickaway County, Ohio on August 21, 1932.

Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn “Mickey” A. (Donaldson) Morris with whom...

Dec 20, 2021

Suann L. Weller, 65 Logan, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She enjoyed playing Bingo, participating in silent auctions, baking and in general cooking.

Suann is survived by her sons, Joseph (Tammy) Spillman, David Spillman and Jessie Wine all of Logan, Ohio; daughter, Ashley Beck of Logan, Ohio; seven...

Dec 20, 2021

Cinnamon Lynn Carsey, 44 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1977 in Athens, Ohio.  She graduated from Tri County Vocational School.

Cinnamon is survived by her daughter, Sarabeth Ann Carsey of Nelsonville, Ohio; son, Michael Joseph Carl Carsey of Tremble, Ohio; parents, Joseph...

Dec 19, 2021

Adam Christopher Ruff, 30, of Hebron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2021. He was born to Joanie Hines and the late Dale Ruff in Columbus on September 24, 1991.

He is survived by his daughter, Addilyn Rae Ruff; mother, Joanie (Bill) Hines; siblings, Doug (Taylor) Ruff, Zack Ruff, and Lia Hines; grandparents, John...

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Michael Riley, Sr. age 68 of Bremen, died December 18, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Wilford and Hattie Ma Riley on January 27, 1953.  He retired from Hordis Brothers where he did maintenance and electrical work.  He enjoyed working on cars, fixing and tinkering with them.  Charles' personality and love for life...

Dec 15, 2021

Capt. Michael L. Buckley, age 63 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on Dec 15, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Zanesville on Oct 16, 1958.  He retired as a Captain from the Southeastern Correctional Institution.  He was a past 20 year member of the 1st Baptist Church and a current member of the...

Dec 15, 2021

Donald G. Collier, Sr. 62 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was a supervisor for Lenox Hotel.  He enjoyed working on his Chevelle motor car and doing landscaping.

He is survived by her daughters, Corrina (Clyde McCoy) Collier of Lancaster, Ohio and Alisha Bowden of Columbus, Ohio; son,...

Dec 14, 2021

Cinda Jackson Cartee, 73, of Carroll, Ohio, passed away on December 14th, 2021 from Covid-19. Even though she had all of the vaccinations, her lungs were not strong enough.

Cinda graduated from Olentangy High School, class of 1966. She also graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Communication and went on to own her own business...

Dec 13, 2021

Floyd G. Johnson, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on December 13, 2021. He was born to the late Rex and Mary Johnson in Winchester, IN on March 27, 1945.

Floyd worked for over 30 years as a mold maker at Overmyer and Lancaster Mold.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Beverly Johnson; children, Brian Johnson,...

Dec 13, 2021

Kathy Ellen Lindsey 63 of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her special family.

She was active at Learning Never Ends.  She liked to color and watch TV and visiting with her friends.  Kathy enjoyed going to Florida every year.

She is survived by her special family,...