Local Ohio Obituaries
Mildred L. Cales
Jan 8, 2024
Mildred L. Cales age 89 of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 8th, 2024. She was born to the late William and Leona Jones in Renville, OH on Aug 13, 1934. She was a member of New Life Christian Church and loved spending time with her amazing family. Mildred's beautiful personality and love for...
Richard "Ben" B. VanGundy
Jan 8, 2024
Richard Benson “Ben” VanGundy, 81, was born in Lancaster, Ohio September 12, 1942. He passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Ben was a lifetime member of Grace United Church of Christ, and a lifetime member and former past Master of Lancaster Masonic Lodge #57.
Ben’s life was his work; be it with Local 189 as...
Nancy E. Phillips
Jan 6, 2024
Nancy E. Phillips, 79 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Pickering House. Nancy was born on March 6, 1944 to the late John and Mary Smith Sr. in Bridgeport, Ohio. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School.
She was a house manager for REM Ohio for over 20 years where she touched...
Loretta Benner
Jan 3, 2024
Loretta Benner, a beloved member of the Portsmouth and Lancaster communities, passed away at the Pickering House on January 3, 2024. Born on June 15, 1941, in Otway, Ohio, Loretta led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many.Loretta began her career at Martings, where she initially worked in alterations. However, her dedication and hard work soon led her...
David Bennett
Dec 30, 2023
David Bennett, 77, of Amanda, passed away on December 30, 2023 in Lancaster, OH at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Donald and Doris Bennett on December 2, 1946 in Athens, OH.
David was a loving husband and father. He was a hard worker, with over 54 years working in concrete for Scioto Darby Concrete and...
Patricia Larabee
Dec 28, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Erwin Larabee, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, andgreat aunt passed away suddenly on December 28, 2023, in her hometown ofLancaster, Ohio.
Pat graduated from Lancaster High School in 1965 and was fondly rememberedby her classmates. She had a zest for life that was evident in everything shedid. Pat especially loved entertaining and cooking for her family...
Diana “Dee” Swingle
Dec 27, 2023
Diana “Dee” Swingle, 65, of Lancaster, passed away December 27, 2023 at the Pickering House after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.
Dee was always smiling and laughing. She loved to sing, dance, and have a great time with friends and family. Dee was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. She was also a great cook. To know her was...
Larry T. Dilger
Dec 25, 2023
Larry T. Dilger, 87, of Lancaster, went Home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family, on December 25, 2023. He was born to the late Lowell and Marvine Dilger on November 27, 1936 in Zanesville, OH.
Larry was a kind and loyal brother, uncle, great uncle, and great great uncle. All who met or knew him were touched...
Charles Raymond Mathias
Dec 24, 2023
Lancaster - Charles Raymond Mathias, 80, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Pickering House.
He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on December 30, 1942 to the late Leroy and Margie (Azbell) Mathias.
Charles is survived by his wife Mary Agnes (Baughman) Mathias; children Charles Anthony Mathias and Betsie Ann (Barry) Lambert; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Carl (Sharon),...
Marilynn Francis Ford
Dec 23, 2023
Lancaster - Marilynn Francis Ford, 80, died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Arbors of Carroll.
Marilynn was born April 22, 1943 in Crookston, MN to the late George and Dorothy (Gorder) Beck. She graduated from Bowling Green University, and went on to be an elementary school teacher in Stockton, CA. Marilynn loved spending time volunteering at the Ohio Glass...
Peter J. McPherson
Dec 22, 2023
Peter J. McPherson 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Pickering House.
He was born on December 20, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George McPherson and Carolyn McPherson.
He is survived by his mother, Carolyn J. McPherson; brother, Steve G. McPherson and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Peter was...
Barbara Ann Finnerty
Dec 21, 2023
Barbara Ann Finnerty, 80 of Baltimore Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Arbors at Carroll. She was born on August 28, 1943, to Sam and Phyllis (Crawford) Fraley.
She was a homemaker but also worked at JCPenney before retiring. Barbara enjoyed dancing at the Eagles, playing bingo and most of all, spending time with her family. She...
Travis J. Smith
Dec 20, 2023
Travis J. Smith, 31, of Lancaster, passed away on December 20, 2023.
Travis, also known as T.J., was born September 9, 1992 in Cambridge, Ohio. He was employed by Magna Seating and was a student at Franklin University.
He is survived by his mother, Bobbi Smith of Barnesville, Ohio; Father, Don Smith (Diane Ricer) of Lewisville, Ohio; sisters, Brittany (Justin)...
Michael Wayne Johnson
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Wayne Johnson, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on December 19. 2023 at his residence. He was born to the late George and Patsy Chambers on November 28, 1962.
Michael was bubbly, loud, and was loved by everyone. He never knew a stranger, and could talk to anyone like he knew them for years. He enjoyed music and lived by...
Milner "Doc" L. Paskins
Dec 16, 2023
Milner “Doc” L. Paskins 77 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2023 at Adena Pike Medical Center.
He was born in Bremen, Ohio on March 3, 1946 to the late James M. and Bertha Danison. He was a Vietnam veteran where he was part of the 1st M.P. Battalion, 1st Marine Division. After serving his...
Karla K. Templeton
Dec 15, 2023
Karla K. Templeton, a devoted Charge Nurse at Christian North East Hospital in St. Louis, MO for 35 years, passed away suddenly on December 15, 2023, at Lancaster Ohio Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on December 11, 1957, in St. Louis, MO.Karla had a passion for her career as a Nurse and dedicated herself to providing excellent care to...
Ben Norman "Benny" Catlett Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Ben Norman “Benny” Catlett Jr., 77, passed away at home on December 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 3, 1946 in Knoxville, TN to the late Ben Catlett and Katherin Harper.
Benny grew up in Tennessee along with his brother, sister, and parents. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army, serving...
Janice L. Lanning
Dec 7, 2023
Janice Loree Lanning, 85, passed away at Main Street Terrace on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born April 18, 1938 to John and Alberta Conkey in Lancaster, Ohio.
She enjoyed puzzle books and was known as a very spunky person. She was a devoted Christian and attended Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Janice is survived by her children, Steve...
Betty J. Claffey
Dec 7, 2023
Betty Jean Claffey, 81, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Pickering House. She was born on March 6, 1942, in Dwight, Virginia to the late Holland and Lillie (Keene) Fuller.
She loved time with her family. Betty enjoyed scrapbooking, and playing Bingo with her Bickford friends. She was an amazing cook, baker, and cake decorator.
Betty...
Grace E. Young
Dec 6, 2023
Grace Ellen (Marshall) Young, 92, passed peacefully asleep at Pickering House Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Grace was raised on the vast Marshall family truck farm in Findley, Ohio. At 15, she came to Amanda to work for her brother-in-law, Dr. Frances C. "Doc" Ayers at his thriving small town and country practice, during which she graduated Amanda Clearcreek H.S. and...
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