Local Ohio Obituaries
Ed Ristau
Feb 24, 2025
Ed Ristau, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on February 24, 2025 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born to the late Edward and Sophie Ristau on June 6, 1943 in Beaver Falls, PA.
Ed volunteered as an EMT and firefighter for Bloom Township for over 12 years. He loved to tinker with electronics, being a jack of all trades, and master...
Paul Eugene Langley Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Paul Eugene Langley Jr., a beloved soul who walked this earth with kindness and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at Arbors at Carroll Nursing Home. Born on October 4, 1951, in Lancaster to the late Paul and May Elizabeth Holiday Langley. Paul was a steadfast presence in his community and a cherished member of his church...
Sharon E. (Hansley) Willis
Feb 23, 2025
Sharon E. (Hansley) Willis, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born to the late Kenneth Edward Sr. and Ruby Mae (Stebelton) Hansley on Friday, May 27, 1948.
Sharon loved art, gardening, and writing poetry. She was married to Tom for 42 years. They loved camping, cards, dancing, and hosting holiday dinners. They also...
John Edward Bauer
Feb 20, 2025
John Edward Bauer 86 of Sugar Grove, Ohio, went to be with his beloved wife, JoAnne on Thursday, February 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 15, 1938 to the late Clarence E. and Marie A. Bauer.
John was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1956 and then served in the US Army where...
Rocky Valentine Kern Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Rocky Valentine Kern Jr., 45, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away far too soon on February 19, 2025 with his wife, kids, and family by his side.
Rocky loved his family unconditionally along with his love for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a jokester who loved to fish and sing karaoke.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Kern; daughter, Alison Peters; sons,...
Rev. Carroll C. Meyer
Feb 19, 2025
The Rev. Carroll Clifford Meyer, a retired Presbyterian minister, died suddenly on Feb. 19, 2025, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on Oct. 30, 1944, to Ethel “Pinkie” Coulter and Charles Herman Meyer in Toronto, Ohio, the seventh of eight children. His childhood was spent wandering the woods, plotting with his brothers, helping his father at the sawmill behind...
Emma "Jean" Bickel
Feb 19, 2025
Emma “Jean” Bickel, 91, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center.
Jean was born October 6, 1933 in Crooksville, Ohio to the late George Gail Russell and Laura Bell (Reed) Russell.
Jean is survived by daughter Mary Ellen Morales; step-daughter Tracy (Mike) Romine-Smith; step-daughter and special friend Kim May; grandchildren Gary Smith, Jr., Brian Smith, Brandi (Devin) Kisor, Branden (Sasha)...
Paul Sinkovitz
Feb 18, 2025
Paul Sinkovitz, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on February 18, 2025. He was born to the late Francis and Clara Sinkovitz in Alliance, OH on April 16, 1947.
Having served two tours in Viet Nam, Paul was a proud 22 year veteran of the United States Navy. He was an avid fisherman, collector of stamps and coins, and...
Ronald Lee Schoop
Feb 18, 2025
Ronald Lee Schoop 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ron was born on September 13, 1941 to the late Harold Schoop and Fern (Parkinson) Schoop.
Ron was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 1959. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force for a short time from 1960-1961.
He...
Judith "Judy" A. Beers
Feb 18, 2025
Judith "Judy" Beers, 74 passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Judy was born on May 20, 1950. She was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High School. She retired from Anchor Hocking.
Judy is survived by her children Marc (Shyna) Gawell and Scott (Ellie) Gawell; step-children David Beers, Randy Beers, and Stacie Nakooka; grandchildren Gregory Gawell and Genavieve (Noah) Dennison; great-grandchildren Cullen...
Carol L. Ortman Congrove
Feb 18, 2025
Carol L. Ortman Congrove, 89, of Baltimore, passed away on February 18, 2025. She was born to the late Reid and Edith Ortman on April 11, 1935.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Vickie Congrove; son, Mark Congrove; grandsons, Grant (Sarah) Martin and Heath (Bethany) Martin; and great grandson, Jacob Martin.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Congrove;...
Patricia "Pat" Pennington
Feb 18, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Pennington, 81, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Leo and Marvine (Huffman) Baus on Thursday, March 11, 1943.
Pat was a bus driver in Lancaster for many years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and canning different food items including tomatoes, peaches, banana bread, and zucchini bread....
Cindy Haas Swain
Feb 16, 2025
Cindy Haas Swain, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center with family by her side on February 16, 2025. She was born to the late Ralph Maynard and Jean Haas on August 10, 1948.
Cindy loved her family, especially her four-legged family members: her cats and dogs. She married Jim Swain on March 19, 1978.
She is survived by her...
Kim R. McDonald
Feb 14, 2025
Kim R. “Mac” McDonald 69 of Millersport, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 1974.
He attended Jersey Baptist Church, enjoyed boating on Buckeye Lake, loved Ohio State University football, and was a drummer in various bands. Kim was a grill...
Denise Deime McGuire
Feb 12, 2025
Denise Deime McGuire, age 64, a radiant soul cherished by many, peacefully passed away at home on February 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 2, 1960, in Lancaster, Ohio, Denise's life was a mosaic of love, kindness, and dedication.
A proud graduate of Fisher Catholic High School in 1978, Denise was not only a talented cheerleader but...
Jeri R. Shepard Sexton
Feb 11, 2025
Jeri R. Shepard Sexton, 83, a cherished soul who graced this earth with her warmth and unwavering spirit, departed peacefully on February 11, 2025, at Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio. Born on January 26, 1942, in Lancaster, Ohio, Jeri embraced life with a rare vibrancy, bringing joy and love to those privileged to know her.
Her professional journey was marked...
Stephen C. Stevens
Feb 10, 2025
Stephen Clarke Stevens, 66, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Monday February 10, 2025, at his home. Stephen was born on June 19, 1958, the son of the late Russell and Jane Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Heather Stevens.
Steve started his career at VAC Air Alloys in Frewsburg, New York. He...
Robert "Bob" Bainter
Feb 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” Bainter, age 88, a cherished soul and a remarkable figure in his community, was born on June 1, 1936, in Lancaster, Ohio. He traversed this world until February 5, 2025, when he passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Fairfield Medical Center, surrounded by a legacy of love and kindness that will resonate through the hearts of those...
Charles Gilbert Parrish, Jr.
Feb 4, 2025
Charles Gilbert Parrish, Jr. 83 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.
He was a large equipment operator and mechanic for Caterpillar. Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing and target shooting. He had a very good mechanical mind and was problem solver. He was a very good cook, baker and loved to garden.
Charles is survived by...
Phillip E. Miller, II
Feb 4, 2025
Phillip E. Miller, II of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1974 in Lancaster, Ohio.
He was an outdoorsman and very mechanically inclined. Phillip enjoyed his grandchildren and teaching his children how to show animals. He was a great cook and could make something great out of almost...
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