Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 11, 2022

Shirley E. Alexander 83 of Rushville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Pickering House.

She was born on May 8, 1939 in Meador, WV to the late Ben and Cleo Kiser.  She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the State of Ohio in the Ohio Arts Council Office.

Shirley is survived by...

Jun 11, 2022

Frances Louise Ralston, 98, of Millersport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Bickford of Lancaster.

Fran was born November 21, 1923 in Punxsutawney PA of the late Fred S. and Aleta M. (Mottarn) Ellenberger.  She graduated High School in 1941 and later went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII. ...

Jun 10, 2022

Freddie Roberta Jackson Layton Staley 78 of Lancaster, Ohio Our beloved mother Freddie left this earth to dance and sing in heaven peacefully the early morning hours of June 10, 2022 following a long illness. She was surrounded by the endless love of her daughter Susan who loved, visited and cared for her selflessly and grandchildren Madison, Hunter and...

Jun 9, 2022

Michael (Mick) Rodney Elder went to be home with the Lord on June 9, 2022 at Lanfair Rehabilitation Center.

Mick was born to Hallie and Ruth (Cochran) Elder on Jan 9, 1942. He served in the Navy during the Cuban conflict and was an electrician for 40 years with the I.B.E.W. electricians union. He was a member...

Jun 9, 2022

Mary K. Lamb Kloda 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Pickering House.  She was born in Valley City, Medina County, Ohio on September 6, 1929 to the late Elmer and Vera Zacharias Klooz.

Mary lived the first two years at Lafayette, Ohio then moved and grew up on a dairy farm...

Jun 8, 2022

Alberta “Bert” Brennan 84, of Logan, passed away on June 8, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Albert and Icyl Rowland in Marietta, OH on January 15, 1938.

Bert was a phenomenal seamstress who enjoyed music, butterflies, flowers, baking, and choir directing. She loved her family, and her canine companions.

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Jun 8, 2022

Norma Hewitt (Sailor), age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Roger Wayne Hewitt, son George Ellis “Darb” Hewitt, and granddaughter, Amy Hewitt.  She leaves behind five children: Saundra Kay Collins, Roger Wayne “Fritz” Hewitt Jr.,...

Jun 7, 2022

Stephen Murray Walton, age 56, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the home of his sister and brother in law, Jennifer and Michael Eaton of Columbus. He was the precious son of Jon Stephen and Sharon Murray Walton of Lancaster.

Steve was born March 27, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio. Steve graduated from Forest Rose School 1988. He...

Jun 5, 2022

Beverly Sue (Huey) Keidel, age 78 of Lancaster passed away June 5, 2022 at her residence.  She was born to the late Chester and Florence Milligan Seimer in Stoutsville, OH.  Beverly worked as an administrative assistant at the Southeastern Correctional Institute. She attended Victory Hill Church via watching online.  She was an amazing cook who enjoyed working in her...

Jun 4, 2022

Stuart Randal “Randy” Bennett, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on June 4, 2022. He was born to the late Virginia and Haywood Bennett on May 14, 1958 in Miami, FL.

Randy loved people, and had a special place in his heart for children and the youth. He had a great sense of humor, and loved God and...

Jun 2, 2022

Troy M. Fogle, age 49, of Carroll, OH passed away Thursday June 2, 2022.  He was an employee of Sunshine Electronic Display for 20+ years. Preceded in death by many beloved family members.  Survived by his children Riley and Miles, wife Belinda; mother Nancy Papcke (John), father Jim (Nancy), brothers Tod (Mindy) and Brett, sisters Susan (Doug), Julie (John)...

May 30, 2022

Myrna L. Disbennett, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on June 22, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Homer and Nellie (Abel) Johnson.

She was a district manager for Fiesta Salons for numerous years before retiring.

Myrna and her...

May 30, 2022

Martha Lorene Snoke, age 98, formerly of Sugar Grove and Lancaster, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 after complications from a recent surgery. Born on March 25, 1924 to the late Floyd and Lucille Belcher, she married the love of her life, the late Francis “Frank” Snoke. They married and had two children David and Diana.

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May 29, 2022

Ronda Jo Loudermilk was born July 29, 1944 to Alice and Vernon Allinder. She passed peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

She loved living in Millersport and enjoyed Buckeye Lake (where she was past president of the Civic Association and served in other civic groups), Ft. Myers Beach, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, and many Thursday night...

May 29, 2022

William “Bill” F. Cox , Jr. 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Pickering House.  He was born on May 8, 1936 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late William F. and Clara Cox Sr.

He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp. in March of 1962.

Bill was...

May 27, 2022

Dan Trimmer 72, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio to Leota Trimmer and the late Melvin Trimmer.

He attended New Zion United Methodist Church as a little boy and went to Vacation Bible School only because his mother made him. ...

May 26, 2022

Sue Ann Morris 73, of Millersport, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida on Thursday, May 26, 2022.  She was born on April 21, 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Robert and Jean Hansberger.

She was a retired Customer Service Supervisor for Time Warner Cable with 30 years of service. She was a member...

May 26, 2022

Robert W. Markowski, 68, of Lancaster, OH, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his residence after an extensive battle with cancer. Bob “Bobby” was born in Bridgeport, OH on May 29, 1953 to Walter and Helen Markowski. He is a retired Captain from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, after serving for 30 years. He was also an adjunct...

May 26, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” J. Martens 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 1, 1929 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Harry and Pauline (Brown) Lisk.

She was a telephone operator for Ohio Bell and later retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. as...

May 26, 2022

Jane A. Smith, died on the 26th of May 2022.  She was born on June 6, 1929 to Myers J.R. and Golda H. (Wagoner) Van Fossen in Pennsville, OH.  Jane and the late James H. Smith were married in 1960.  They had five children: Vanessa K. (Steven) Poling, Andrew P. Smith, Kirby M. Smith, James C. Smith, and Marabeth...