Local Ohio Obituaries

Christy Elaine (Cottrill) Miller

Aug 4, 2021

Christy Elaine (Cottrill) Miller, of Lodi and formerly of Logan passed away on August 4, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Nelsonville to the late Helen and Virgil Nichols on July 8, 1958.

Christy is survived by her children, Wendi Reed and Jeromy Cottrill; grandchildren, Laurissa (Gage) Shahan, Jamie (Nick) Spencer, Kylee Cottrill, Serenity Cottrill,...

David Noland

Jul 31, 2021

David Paul Noland, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on July 31st from cancer at the Pickering House.

David was born in Washington County to the late Lawrence and Margaret Noland. He had five brothers and five sisters. He has five Children – Jason, Melissa, Stephanie, April, and Jeremy; and sixteen grandchildren.

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James Cathey

Jul 30, 2021

James Cathey, of Lancaster, passed away on July 30, 2021 in Lancaster, OH. He was a veteran of the United States Military.

Funeral arrangements are being handles through the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH, 43130.

Dorothy Hagerty Booth

Jul 30, 2021

Dorothy Hagerty Booth, age 100 years, of McArthur, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2021.

She was born in Vinton County on December 26, 1920, to the late Andrew Joseph Hagerty and Bessie Molihan Hagerty.  She studied Education at Rio Grand College, and was approached in the library one day during...

Katie Elizabeth (McKibben) Coates

Jul 29, 2021

Katie Elizabeth (McKibben) Coates passed away on July 29, 2021, during an unfortunate accident while on vacation with her husband and his family. She was 33 years old.

Katie was born on April 11, 1988, to Craig and Robin McKibben in Defiance, Ohio.  She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Defiance. True to her...

John "Mike" Adams

Jul 27, 2021

John “Mike” Adams, age 73, went to be with his Lord on July 27th, 2021. He was born to the late John and Barbara Ann (Fagan) Adams on February 13th, 1948. He was a devout Catholic and attended St. Marks and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked at Anchor Hocking for 15 years as...

Peggy Ann (Reynolds) Miller

Jul 26, 2021

Peggy Ann Miller, age 73 of Baltimore, Ohio died July 26, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 9th, 1948 to the late Frank and Blanche Reynolds.  She was a Lifetime member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Peggy was a beautician and was a...

Jeff Gourlay

Jul 23, 2021

Jeff Gourlay 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 8, 1964 to the late David and Lola Gourlay.

He was a a software developer at H&R Block with 20 years of service, Insuraware, State of Ohio, and most recently worked...

Karen S. (Barnes) Price

Jul 20, 2021

Karen S. Price, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on September 6, 1960 to the late Charles and Jenny (Elick) Barnes in Lancaster, Ohio. She loved her grandchildren and was a devout Christian and worshiper at River Valley Life Center where she dedicated years to both singing and mentoring...

Beth Ann Gatwood

Jul 20, 2021

Beth Ann Gatwood, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on July 20, 2021 at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born on July 22, 1958 to Leslie and the late Nancy Gatwood in Lancaster.

Beth loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed Conn’s Potato Chips.

She is survived by her son, Jeremy (Ashley) Gatwood; father, Leslie Gatwood; grandchildren,...

Virginia Eldora (Mauger) Watters

Jul 20, 2021

Virginia Eldora Watters of Lancaster, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  Virginia was a long time resident of Baltimore and member of Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, where she played Sunday School piano for over 50 years. She loved music, and painted a multitude of pictures with covered bridges as her favorite subject.

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Charles "Chuck" E. Barnes

Jul 19, 2021

Charles “Chuck” E. Barnes, 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a decorated World War II US Army veteran.  Private First Class Charles Edward Barnes, 510 Winding Street was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Heroic action against an enemy of the U.S. Pfc. Barnes, who was...

Carolyn (Wills) McFarland

Jul 12, 2021

Carolyn Wills McFarland, age 76 of Dayton passed away at her residence surrounded by her family and friends on July 12, 2021.   She was born to the late Sybill Brickey Wills and Edward Wills Jr. on July 4, 1945 in Middletown.  She was a retired cook who loved all music and even attended Woodstock.  She was a proud 40+...

Rita K. Poling

Jul 11, 2021

Rita K. Poling, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on July 11, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Bernard and Ida Wildermuth on November 2, 1929 in Lancaster.

Throughout her life, Rita enjoyed bowling and playing golf. She loved taking care of her home, and her beloved cat Callie.

Rita is...

Leona May (Denton) Bonato

Jul 10, 2021

Leona May “Lee” “Boots” Bonato (nee Denton), 94, of Lancaster, passed away on July 10, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Claude and Lestie Denton on July 7, 1927 in Lancaster.

Leona is survived by her son, Terry G. (Valerie) Pence; daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Michalski; loving grandchildren, Vicki (Dan Brandt) Michalski, Chris...

Janet J. Conkle

Jul 8, 2021

Janet J. Conkle, 80 of Thornville, Ohio former resident of Lancaster and New Lexington, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Country Lane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on July 31, 1940and was a farmer in the New Lexington, Ohio area.  She enjoyed her butterscotch candy.

Janet is survived by...

Cristy Renee Withem

Jul 6, 2021

Cristy Renee Withem, 46, passed away July 6, 2021 at her home in Lancaster, Ohio. Cristy was born November, 26 1974 in Lancaster,  Ohio to parents Ernest and Debra Withem.

She was always a beautiful, talented, and vibrant person and made friends easily. Cristy was most passionate about animal rescue . She took on many pets with...

James E. Brown III

Jul 4, 2021

James Edward Brown III, age 42, passed away on July 4th, 2021. He was born to Sandra Woods and the James Brown II on October 9th, 1978. He always enjoyed hunting mushrooms. His biggest passion in life was always his son, he always enjoyed spending time with him. James will be dearly missed by many.

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Joan Marie (Bigham) Moore

Jul 1, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Joan Marie Moore, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, left this world to join her beloved husband, son, sister and parents in the kingdom of Heaven.  Born on May 6, 1923 to Alva and Marie Bigham, Joan grew up in Lancaster as a farm girl across the street from the Methodist Campground.  She...

Glennda A. (Durst) Street

Jul 1, 2021

Glennda A. Street, of Lancaster, passed away on July 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Glen and Pearl Durst in Mason County, WV on February 3, 1939.

Glennda worked for Tussing Gas for many years, was a member of the Rush Creek Presbyterian Church in Rushville, and was active in the Rushville...