Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 27, 2021

Gloria G. Swarner 88 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at LanFair Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was a retired coordinator for Banc One with over 40 years of service. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, 65 year member of Millersport Order of Eastern Star #301 and she enjoyed reading....

Jun 27, 2021

Cathy Elaine Rice, age 64 of Baltimore passed away at her residence on June 27, 2021.  She was born to the late Robert "Bob" and Virginia "Darlene" Bair on Dec. 7, 1956.  She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and worked for the Ohio Department of Education.  Cathy liked playing card games and Yahtzee. She was...

Jun 21, 2021

Nellie Marjorie Bugh 101 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, June 21 2021 at LanFair Rehab and Nursing Center.  She was born on July 17, 1919 in Fairfield County to the late Fred and Jessie (Gettings) Grile. She attended Crawfis Institute and Berne Union School.

Nellie retired from Ray-O-Vac and was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church...

Jun 19, 2021

William L. Van Almsick, age 61 of Baltimore formerly of Gahanna passed away on June 19, 2021.  He was born in Blacklick, OH on September 13th, 1959 to the late Frederick and Ethel Fleck Van Almsick Jr.  He was a retired Chief Warrant Officer for the US Army where he was a Blackhawk instructor.  He was the Ohio Vice ...

Jun 16, 2021

Justus Jennings Bird, Jr. , 97 of Lancaster, Ohio was born in St. Albans, WV, on October 30, 1923, the second born of four brothers.  He left this life on June 16, 2021, at peace, with his work complete.  He was a deeply loved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many.  Depending on when people met him or...

Jun 16, 2021

Juanita Bader, age 89 of Baltimore died June 16th, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born on Mar. 21, 1932 to the late Ralph and Florence Yingling.  She worked as a teller and bookkeeper at Hocking Valley Bank and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She liked crafts, especially crocheting    and quilting. She enjoyed traveling...

Jun 14, 2021

D. Eugene "Gene" Slone, age 90 passed away at his residence on June 14th, 2021.  He was born to the late Harkless and Lora Bevins Slone on Jan. 26, 1931 in Ulysses, KY.  He worked for Jeffery Mining for 35+ years, he was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church and a past member of the Masonic Lodge...

Jun 14, 2021

Charles Theodore “Ted” Morarity born on August 25th, 1948 passed away on Monday June 14th surrounded by his family. Ted is survived by his wife Joyce Morarity of 51 years, his son Travis Morarity (wife Katie Morarity) and daughter Shannon Borders (husband Heath Borders). Ted leaves behind 3 grandchildren. Casey (18) and Ryan (17) Morarity and Delanie Borders (14)....

Jun 14, 2021

Dennis Blankenship, age 93 of Carroll passed away at his residence on June 14, 2021.  He was born to the late David and Tennessee Cline Blankenship in Gilbert, WV on Feb 25, 1928.  He was a painter who was very good at what he did.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his family.  He will be greatly...

Jun 13, 2021

Ronald Eugene Seever, 74 of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  His family was by his side and he suffered from several strokes and never recovered them.

Ronald was born on December 17, 1946 to the late Harry and Elsie (Klinger) Seever of Baltimore, Ohio.  In addition...

Jun 13, 2021

George William “Bill” Daubenmire of Lancaster passed away Sunday, June 13 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio

He was born October 13, 1927, at home, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Ernest H. and Mildred G. Manning Daubenmire. Bill graduated from Lancaster High School in 1946 and served in the Marine Corp from 1946 to 1948....

Jun 13, 2021

Rick "Turtle"  Beaty Lancaster - Rick "Turtle" Beaty, age 56 of Lancaster, passed away June 13, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Lancaster on Feb. 8, 1965.  He was a fireman through and through.  He was a Lt. at Greenfield Twp. Fire Dept. and then served 25 yrs with the Columbus Division of Fire at Station 10. ...

Jun 12, 2021

Henry E. Shover 87 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired US Air Force TSgt serving during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He also was a retired transportation supervisor for Walnut Twp. Schools.

Henry was a member of Millersport United Methodist Church, Millersport Lions...

Jun 11, 2021

Craig Michael Snedden age 59 from Hide A Way Hills, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2021. Craig is survived by his love of 36 years Tina Brown, daughter Michelle (Steve) Gaddis of Georgia, his loving mother Annetta “Diane” Snedden and his big brother Scott Snedden both of Delaware, Ohio, His Uncle Denny and Aunt Gretchen...

Jun 7, 2021

Warren D. “Dougie” Thrush Jr., 41, of Lancaster, passed away on June 7, 2021 due to an extended illness. He was born on August 6, 1979 to Rosa and the late Warren D. Thrush Sr.

Dougie loved life, and lived it to the fullest. He was hard headed, just like his father.

He is survived...

Jun 4, 2021

Dave Bolender, age 81 of McArthur passed away on Friday June 4th, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  He was born to the late James and Virgie Grooms Bolender in New Boston, OH on Nov. 3rd, 1939, and grew up in Dalton, Ohio with his older brother Jim & his younger brother Bob.  Dave was a 1957 graduate of Dalton...

Jun 4, 2021

Kathleen “Kay” Shumaker, age 95 of Lancaster died June 4, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late James and Gladys Harnick Follington in Port Dover, CN on Jan 2, 1926.  She worked for Rayovac and  Premix and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  She was an amazing mother and grandmother who always...

Jun 3, 2021

Elizabeth Santos age 59, of Lancaster went to be with her heavenly father on June 3rd, 2021. She was born on December 29th, 1961 in Puerto Rico to her late parents, Juan Ramon Suarez and Rita Santos.  She worked in the heart of New York and loved the city. She enjoyed New York’s beaches and was a kind hearted...

Jun 3, 2021

R. Marjorie Moore, age 91 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on June 2, 2021.  She was born to the late Samuel R. and Helen Schwalbaugh Miller on Jan, 29, 1930.  She is a past member of the 1st Church of Nazarene and currently attends Faith Memorial Church.  She was an elementary teacher for 30 plus years...

Jun 2, 2021

On June 2, 2021, Gary D. Darfus left our loving arms and went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. Gary was born to the late Raymond and Ruth (Lane) Darfus on October 11th, 1945. He was a 1964 LHS graduate. He enjoyed playing sports for Lancaster High and was a member of the track,...