Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 17, 2021

Norma Jean DeLong, age 85, passed away at her residence on March 17th, 2021. Norma was born to the late Carl and Ruth (Azbell) Amspaugh on June 22nd, 1935 in Carroll Ohio. She was a devout member of the Bloom Presbyterian Church in Lithopolis. She worked at Value City Jewelry and worked for many years as the head cook...

Mar 14, 2021

Terry “Mac” McCandlish, age 68, joined his Lord and Savior on March 14th, 2021. Terry was born to Charles and Velma (Mason) McCandlish on June 18th, 1952 in Lancaster Ohio. He was a devout member of Jesus El Libertador in Weston Florida. He loved constructing anything he could, he received his General Contractors License so he could work as...

Mar 9, 2021

Tonya Ann Perry-Marvin died on March 9th, 2021 at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus, OH following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Athens, OH on September 1st, 1971 to Yvonne M. (Neal) Mills of The Plains, OH and the late Jesse Perry of Haines City, FL.

Tonya was a 1989 graduate of Lancaster...

Mar 9, 2021

Ruby B. Moxley, age 87, passed away at Buckeye Care and Rehab on March 9th, 2021. Ruby was born to the late Rollie and Pauline (Bunch) Fisher on May 17th, 1933. Ruby worked for Anchor Glass as a Glass Selector and also worked as a house maid for many years. Ruby will be dearly missed by family and friends....

Mar 8, 2021

Paul Andrew Jones, age 35 of Baltimore, Ohio left this world unexpectedly due to a car accident on the morning of March 8, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.  He was born on January 22, 1986 to Lisa (Jones) Ryan and Kacy Jones.

Paul was voted Prom King at Liberty Union High School and graduated with a...

Mar 7, 2021

Donald “Don” G. Wyer, age 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away with loved ones by his side on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was born on June 1, 1930 to the late William H. and Lena Faye Wyer.

Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. ...

Mar 5, 2021

Enveloped in the gentle and loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Etta Ruth (Watters) Sullivan, age 79, of Rockbridge OH, was carried into her Heavenly home on March 5th, 2021. Born on September 17th, 1941, she was a member of the Logan Church of The Nazarene, and also attended Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster, OH, where...

Mar 5, 2021

Mary E. Hobson 79 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Pickering House.

She was a directory assistant for AT&T where she retired from in 1991.

Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years, Burton; son, Burton (Rhonda) Hobson; daughters, Margaret (Raymond) Robinson and Joyce (Brian) Kemmerly; grandsons, David...

Mar 2, 2021

Rosalie Ogg, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on March 2, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on November 14, 1924 to the late Leonard and Icie Hubbard in Roane County, West Virginia.

Rosalie is preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Ogg; son, Jerry Ogg; brothers; sister; and parents.

Burial will...

Mar 1, 2021

June P. Hard, 93, of Lancaster, Ohio, former resident of Worthington, Ohio and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence.

She was a Registered Nurse and a member of the First United Methodist Church.  She also was a member of P.E.O. International.

June is survived by her daughters,...

Mar 1, 2021

Joseph M. Paumier, 67 of Baltimore, Ohio died Monday, March 1, 2021 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Center surrounded by his family.  He was born June 16, 1953 in Roswell, New Mexico the son of Bernard and Jane Paumier.  A 1971 Liberty Union High School graduate then entered into the US Air Force and served his country...

Mar 1, 2021

Larry L. Ruff, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on March 1, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Harry “Pete” and Betty Ruff on March 13, 1946 in Logan, OH.

Larry is survived by his loving family which includes his wife, Mamie Curry-Ruff; children, Tom (Jo) Ruff, and Jeff (Beth) Ruff; step-sons, Tony...

Mar 1, 2021

Jean Gurtler Chase Might, age 73 of Baltimore went to be with her Lord on March 1, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born in Columbus to the late William and Pauline Smith Gurtler on Jan. 24, 1948.  She was active in the 1966 Reynoldsburg High School Alumni, the Reynoldsburg Girl Scouts Troop 505, the Reynoldsburg Historical Society,...

Feb 28, 2021

Our community morns the loss of an incredible woman. Rose Ellen Cocanour, 82, of Baltimore Ohio, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Feb 28, 2021, after her long battle with Alzheimer’s. Rose was born at home on September 17, 1938 to the late Robert and Irene (Crist) Young.

Her contributions to the lives of...

Feb 26, 2021

William T. Lindsey, age 74, went to be with his Lord on February 26th, 2020. He was born to the late William and Silvia (Stewart) Lindsey on January 5th, 1947. He was a devout member of the Lancaster Bible Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy as a Boiler Technician. He was very passionate about martial...

Feb 26, 2021

Colton Emerson Kocher, 29 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 26, 2021.

Colton's  friends and family would describe him as a very loving and caring person. He was willing to give anyone a helping hand when they needed him the most. His family would remember him as a  happy person, who loved being a father to...

Feb 23, 2021

Jeri Lynn Dobos (Palladino), passed away at the age of 48 on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021.

She loved taking care of her family, whether that meant being a shoulder for them to cry on or chewing them out whenever she felt they needed it. Some of her favorite things were binge watching shows in a few days,...

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara Anne Posey, age 83, of Lancaster OH passed away peacefully at Scott's Place on February 22nd, 2021. Barbara was born to the late John and Madge (Buckley) Sumpter on August 29th, 1937 in Ashland KY. Barbara attended OU where she would receive her Bachelor's of Education. Barbara went on to teach various levels of education to the Lancaster...

Feb 22, 2021

Judith A Speaks, born Judith Hillberry, a Lancaster native since birth passed away on February 22, 2021 at her home in Lancaster surrounded by her family. Including her husband Timothy Speaks husband of 43 years and her daughter Angela N. Monk, son-in-law Eric J. Monk.

Judith graduated Lancaster High School in 1962 and enjoyed a career at...

Feb 21, 2021

Patricia Lou Rehl 77 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was owner of KiKi Clean. She was a member of River of Life Church, Carroll, Ohio where she played the piano.  Patricia enjoyed spending time with her family at Walnut Creek Village, Baltimore, Ohio, enjoyed horseback riding, shopping with her...