Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 12, 2021

James Allen Russell, Jr. age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio passed way early afternoon Sunday, September 12th.  Jim was born September 19, 1936, in Canton, Ohio (dad missed his 85th birthday by just a week.)  He was born with a twin sister, Joann, to late parents James A Russell, Sr, and Frances (Fackler) Russell.

Jim loved his family,...

Sep 12, 2021

Donald Leroy Britton, age 81 of Baltimore passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Sept. 12, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Tanya (Randy) Quilliam; son-in-law, Don Deirfield; grandchildren, Amber Dyer, Tiffany (Will) Norris, Kevin (Andy) and Emily Hite, Heather (Adam) Evans, Audrey (Tyler) Wilson, Daniel, Mikie, Jazmine, Miley, Brandon Deirfield, step grandchildren, Jeff (Kayla) and...

Sep 12, 2021

Gary D. Russell, age 77 of  Carroll, formerly of Columbus died Sept. 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late John Edmund Woodyard-Russell and Mabel Gertrude Ellis Russell in Ironton on May 15,1944. After graduating from Ironton, he served his country in he U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.  He then worked 11 years for Greyhound...

Sep 8, 2021

Marvin Walter Capehart, age 64, formerly of East Street in Pickerington, died September 8, 2021 at Windsor Place in Lancaster. Marvin was the only child of the late Billy Dixon Capehart and Ilona Helene (nee Ehrm Iler) Capehart. Marvin was one of those people that once you met him, you would never be able to forget him. His accomplishments,...

Sep 7, 2021

Robin Lynette Schmelzer, 50, of Circleville passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1971 to Annette Perry and the late Richard Cochenour.

Robin is survived by her husband, James Schmelzer; mother, Anette Perry; children, Allan Swain, Jonathen Schmelzer, Catherine Swain, Tyler Schmelzer, and Justin (Tia) Schmelzer; grandchildren, Finley Swain, Wynnry Swain, Braylee...

Sep 4, 2021

Richard “Dick” Lee Barber, 88, of Lancaster, fought a good fight, finished his race, and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center.

Quiet and gentle, Dick will be remembered fondly by those who knew him. His love of God showed daily in his walk and in...

Aug 31, 2021

Laurie Lynn (Britton) Deirfield, 59 of Baltimore, Ohio; our beautiful mother gained her wings on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She will be loved and missed by so many.  She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.

She was born on February 8, 1962 to Donald and the late Mary Lou (Hall) Britton in...

Aug 30, 2021

Robert G. “Bob” Boelk Sr., 88, of Lancaster, went Home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. He was born in Littlefork, MN to the late George and Lilly Boelk on September 1, 1932.

Bob was a proud member of the United States Air Force. While in the military, he was a part of SAC,...

Aug 28, 2021

Raymond A. “Raisin” George, age 96 of Baltimore died August 28th 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation. He was born in Pleasantville to Robert K. George and Mary C. Friesner George on Nov. 8, 1924.  After serving in the Navy in WWII he was a mechanic for Lancaster Implement and then the Lanc. Water Dept.  He was known as...

Aug 28, 2021

Raymond A. “Raisin” George, age 96 of Baltimore died August 28th 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation. He was born in Pleasantville to Robert K. George and Mary C. Friesner George on Nov. 8, 1924.  After serving in the Navy in WWII he was a mechanic for Lancaster Implement and then the Lanc. Water Dept.  He was known as...

Aug 28, 2021

Marjorie L. Johnson, age 89 of Rushville, died August 28, 2021. She was born in Berne Twp. on Jan 26, 1932 to the late Arthur and Alta Snyder Miller.  She loved living on a farm, raising her children, and spending time with her family and friends.  She helped raise most of the neighboring children and was always known as...

Aug 27, 2021

Ty N. Smith, 40, of Lancaster, passed away on August 27, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster to Melissa Sturgill and Steven Smith on May 27, 1981.

Ty was very sarcastic, and had a crazy sense of humor. He loved animals, Michigan football, and his “action figures”.

He is survived...

Aug 27, 2021

Linda Lee Lehman, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Pickering House. Linda was born in Lancaster to the late Carl and Thelma Lehman on March 24, 1939.

Linda was a member of the American Legion Aux. Post # 11, AMVETS Post # 1985, and Eagles F.O.E. # 2120. She retired after 42...

Aug 27, 2021

Brian J. Darfus, age 55 of Lancaster, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to the late Patricia Hyde Darfus and his father James Darfus on March 26th, 1966 in Lancaster. Graduated from Fisher Catholic High School in 1984. He was a 4-year letterman at football, basketball, and track. "Flyin' Brian". He played...

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Marcelette Fowler, 93, of Lancaster, Ohio, died peacefully on August 23, 2021 at the Smith’s Mill Health Center, New Albany, Ohio. She was born on March 4, 1928 to the late Loretta Burrell (nee Woltz) and Walter Edward Hiatt in Tarleton, OH.  She married Clarence Fowler on February 24, 1950 in Carroll, Ohio. Marcelette worked in the office...

Aug 22, 2021

C. John Alan Petty, age 31 died on August 22, 2021.  He was born in Lancaster, on December 1st, 1989 to his mother, Vickie Larabee and father, Chris Petty.  John was a truck driver who greatly enjoyed traveling the country.  He was a gamer who greatly enjoyed spending time with his friends both on and offline. John had a...

Aug 22, 2021

Lorraine K. Roshon 63 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a state examiner for Job and Family Services. She attended The Grove in Baltimore, Ohio.

Lorraine is survived by her son, Jason (Ashleigh) Roshon of Thornville, Ohio; grandchildren, Connor, Carlee, and Sydney; sister, Debora Roshon; nephew, Brook...

Aug 22, 2021

Robert (Bob) MtJoy 91years old of Hideaway Hills Ohio, formerly of Carmichaels, PA where he attended high school, passed peacefully August 22, 2021. Bob was a man of integrity, humility, and lover of all things aviation. He graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA). He loved the Buckeyes, Steelers, and Iron City Beer. Bob spent most of his...

Aug 22, 2021

Kenneth E. “Ken” Pierce, 70, of Glouster, passed away on August 22, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio. Ken was born on June 14, 1951 to the late Marvin and Dorothy Pierce in Lancaster.

Ken enjoyed music, especially Bluegrass. He like to sing, and the play the banjo and guitar. He also enjoyed fishing and...

Aug 21, 2021

Elmer J. Fundermark, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Conneaut, Ohio, was called to eternal life on August 21, 2021, at age 93.  He was born in Bedford, Ohio and was raised in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  After graduating from high school, Elmer enlisted in the US Army. Where he was a World War II veteran serving in Japan, and was...