Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 20, 2021

Brenda C. Cline 75 of Thornville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Country Lane Gardens.

She was a nurse’s aide for the State Hospital in Orient.  She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, cooking and loved her dog Tiny King.

Brenda is survived by her children, Michael (Connie) Coverdale of Logan, Ohio, Richard Coverdale and...

Aug 18, 2021

Sally Ann Ankrom 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August18, 2021 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 18, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Ethel (Cunningham) Lerch in Columbus, Ohio.

She was a retired secretary for the Lancaster High School.  Sally was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, loved...

Aug 18, 2021

Marcia Ann Souders, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on August 18, 2021. She was born in Lancaster to the late Francis and Virginia Purcell on June 28, 1947.

Marcia retired in 2012 from Fairfield County, and was an Auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 11. She was very spunky, and had a...

Aug 18, 2021

Dennis “Denny” H. Stickel, age 71, a longtime resident of Hide-A-Way Hills, died August 18, 2021 at his residence.  He was born to the late William and Joanne Hohl Stickel in Columbus, OH on March 17, 1950. He graduated from Whitehall in 1968, where he was in a band called ‘Lapse of Time”.   He loved music of all kinds,...

Aug 18, 2021

Emma Lu Miller, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on August 18, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Frederick and Margaret Carruthers in Groveport, OH on August 3, 1936.

Emma Lu is survived by her son, Michael (Sharon) Miller; daughter, Melissa (Donald) Sturgill; grandchildren, Michael E. Miller, Ty Nathan Smith, and Amy Elizabeth...

Aug 17, 2021

Dewey Ralph Cales, age 90 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on August 17th, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born on Nov. 1, 1930 to the late Fred and Malissia Dean Cales in Handley, WV.  He served his country in the Army during the Korean War.  He was a meat cutter for 32+ years at...

Aug 17, 2021

E. Keith Rutherford, age 79 of Rushville, died at his residence on  Aug. 17, 2021.  He was born to the late William and Mildred Steed Rutherford on June 30, 1942 in Martins Ferry.  He was a truck driver for A and S Kinard and was a member of Oakthorpe Church.  He enjoyed playing solitaire, was an avid reader, and...

Aug 16, 2021

In the Lancaster community and throughout the world of family-owned shoe stores Phil Walker was a celebrity. Our community lost a very successful businessman and we lost our wonderful father when Dad died peacefully on August 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. The family is forever grateful to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Mohun Health Care Center, especially...

Aug 16, 2021

James “Jim” Waugh, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East. He was born October 27, 1937 to the late George and Margaret (Guisinger) Waugh.

Jim was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Charity Newsies, and a 38 year...

Aug 16, 2021

Florence “Flo” D. Welker, 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Karl and Elva Mae McConnell and a Liberty Union High School graduate Class of 1958.

Flo was retired from COTA as a payroll supervisor with 28 years of service.  She then went to...

Aug 15, 2021

Richard L. Ety, 86 of Carroll, Ohio passed away, Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Pickering House.

He was born on August 4, 1935 to the late Charles H. and Edith Ety on the family farm.  He graduated from Carroll High School Class of 1953.

Richard was a lifelong farmer and a member of St....

Aug 12, 2021

Shawn P. O'brien’s fight ended August 12th, 2021. He was the son of Michelle and Michael O'brien, husband of Amy O'brien and the father of Tyler, Taryn (Ross) and Tanner. He was the proud owner of his four legged friends Clover, Koji, Chole and granddog Cooper. He had several nieces and nephews. He enjoyed golf, eating out, video games,...

Aug 11, 2021

Michael W. Norris 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Richard and Gloria Norris in Lancaster, Ohio in 1947.  He grew up as a member of Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church.

Mike, after 28 years of distinguished service, Major Mike Norris retired as a...

Aug 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” Krause 64 of Shawnee, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was a retired mortgage broker with over 25 years of service including working with Aegis.  Bob enjoyed sailing and taking walks in nature.

Bob is survived by his wife of 20 years, Pam Krause; three grandchildren, Laroanica, Floyd...

Aug 10, 2021

Glenn Everette Bader, age 86 of Baltimore passed away surrounded by family on August 10, 2021.  He was born in Liberty Twp. on Aug 27, 1934 to the late Harley F. and Edna M. Miller Bader.  He was a maintenance technician at Kal Kan Foods and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Farming was his passion. ...

Aug 9, 2021

William “Bill” A. Griffith 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was owner and operator of Griffith Roofing.  He was a good welder and party with his friends.

Bill is survived by his brothers, Charles Curtis Griffith, Ronald Willis Griffith and Brian Scott Holschuh; sisters, Catherine “Babe” Griffith...

Aug 8, 2021

Joshua B. Conley, 38, of Thornville, passed away at the OSU Wexner Medical Center on August 8, 2021.

Josh was a loving father and husband. He had an impact on everyone he met, and was loved by many people. Josh was a kind person and helped those less fortunate than himself. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, nature, and...

Aug 7, 2021

Deborah Ann Rhodeback 67 of Groveport, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Wexner Heritage House in Columbus, Ohio.

She worked at the Sycamore Kroger in the Brewer District for 43 years in the produce department and was still working very hard in her department.

Deborah attended Pickerington Church of Christ, loved her children...

Aug 6, 2021

Jeffrey L. Hicks 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Bickford Assisted Living.

He retired from Diamond Power and Specialty Co. with 43 years of service.  Jeffrey was a big time bowler and softball player, loved the Ohio State Buckeyes football and traveling.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife of...

Aug 4, 2021

Elsie L. (Tucker) Friesner 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her residence.

Elsie was very dedicated to her family, along with her being a longtime employee of Hart Schaffner and Marx and Ricart.  She ended her working career at age 84 working at TJ Max.  She enjoyed OSU Football and spending...