Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Jimmie L. Mathias, age 85 of Baltimore, died January 2nd, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Walter and May Kane Mathias in Baltimore on September 6th, 1935.  He retired from Tectum in Newark where he was a purchasing agent.  He was a member of "The Grove Community Christian Church" and was a former elder...

Jan 2, 2021

Marie Cottrill, age 75 of Lancaster, died January 2, 2021.  She was born on August 19, 1945 to the late Charles and Florence Linedecker Young in Roberts, WV.  She taught as a preschool teacher and then rose to become a preschool administrator at the Lancaster Headstart and Pickerington Headstart.  Marie was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed...

Dec 31, 2020

Sara L. Hackney, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on December 31, 2020. She was born to the late Paul and Mary Leslie in Columbus on July 12, 1940.

Sara was a loving mother and grandmother. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, worked for 35 years in the district office at Fairfield Union Local Schools,...

Dec 31, 2020

John R. Webb 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy.  He was a forklift operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation.  John was a member of the Terry Webb VFW Post 1516, Amvets 1985, enjoyed bowling, billiards, fishing, camping and...

Dec 30, 2020

Janet Ann Switzer age 85 of Baltimore passed away on December 30, 2020.  She was born on August 5th, 1935 to the late J. Arnold and Catherine Guisinger Switzer in Pickerington.  She moved to Baltimore when she was four and resided at the same residence.  She was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church and a 1953 Liberty...

Dec 30, 2020

Gregory Michael Kasson, 58, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on December 30th, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Gregory was born on February 6th, 1962 to the late Michael and Martha Kasson in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Pickerington Central in 1980 with All-state honors in football, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s...

Dec 29, 2020

Judy K. Lutz, age 76 of Lancaster passed away on December 29th, 2020 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's. She was born to the late James and Treva Moore on May 31st, 1944.  She was a wonderful homemaker always enjoying spending her time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Tim) Spires, Kelly...

Dec 27, 2020

Teresa Ann Scott, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on December 27, 2020. She was born to Charles and Mary Jane Azbell on August 30, 1966.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Greg Scott; children, Ethan (Elizabeth) Martin, Noah (Carley) Martin, Alex Martin, Misty (David) Allen, and Michael Scott; grandchildren, Joseph, Addison, Braxton, Peyton, Dustin, and Jamie; parents,...

Dec 26, 2020

Dr. John “Jack” Loeding, Sr., 85 years old, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Jack was born in Applegate Township, Michigan on July 16, 1935 to late Maynard Loeding and Leona (Hawkins) Loeding of Michigan.  He graduated valedictorian from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1959 and pursued a career as an...

Dec 25, 2020

Frances Ruth (Lott) Cramer 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She had worked as a bank teller for Farmers and Merchant Bank in Logan, Ohio, Salt Creek Bank in Laurelville, Ohio and Good Year.  She was a member of the Gibisonville United Methodist Church and attended Rockbridge United...

Dec 23, 2020

Darl E. Derr 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Arbors at Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army.  He was a lifelong farmer and owner of Rushcreek Valley Farms.   Rushcreek Valley Farms started out as a portion...

Dec 22, 2020

Kathleen “Kathy” E. Nutter 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, Ohio.

She was a retired clerical specialist for Fairfield Medical Center.  She enjoyed camping, the outdoors, traveling and most of all her grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Keith Nutter;...

Dec 20, 2020

Carol Elaine Boyd, age 70 of Lancaster died Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation.  She was born on December 3rd, 1950 to the late Raymond and Clara Paugh Boyd in Lancaster.  Carol was a nurses aid who enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her brothers,...

Dec 19, 2020

Doran Edward Nester, 85, of Newark, passed away on December 19, 2020. He was born in Three Fork, WV to the late Roy and Gertrude Nester on December 1, 1935.

Doran was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a two time president of the Buckeye Lake Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and...

Dec 18, 2020

Daniel G. Norris, age 39 of Lancaster, died suddenly on December 18th, 2020.  He was born on July 21, 1981.  He was a 1999 Pickerington High School Graduate.  He was currently working at American Isostatic Presses.   Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family and friends playing pool, darts, and snowmobiling with his Dad.  His love for life and amazing...

Dec 17, 2020

Marynell Rankin, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020. She was born August 8, 1940 in Columbus, OH to the late Daniel L. II and Mary Rankin. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Nancy (Koerner) Rankin and Jean (Burr) Rankin; nephews Daniel IV (Caroline) Rankin, Michael (Carol) Rankin, Terry (Mary) Rankin, Tom (Kathy) Rankin, and Tim (Maria)...

Dec 16, 2020

Robert Leigh Travis, age 85, of Thornville Ohio passed away at Altercare of Thornville on December 16th, 2020. Robert was born to the late Joseph and Jessie (Lee) Travis on June 3rd, 1935 in Louisville Kentucky. Bob was a graduate of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana with a degree in Civil Engineering. Bob worked for the...

Dec 15, 2020

Jerry “Lee” Saunders, 56 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence.

He was an over the road truck driver for 34 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lancaster, enjoyed working on vehicles and always wanted to have a good time.

Lee...

Dec 15, 2020

Lonnie Brent Hastings, 69, of Lancaster, and formerly of Barnesville, OH, passed away on December 15, 2020, at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Barnesville to the late Charles and Eleanor Hastings on January 26, 1951.

Lonnie enjoyed playing golf and fantasy football with his son, Brian. He also enjoyed growing tomatoes and sharing them...

Dec 15, 2020

Nicholas Jay Manson, age 58 of Baltimore, OH died Dec. 15th, 2020 at Doctors Hospital West. Frank E. Smith Funeral Home in Lancaster is handling the arrangements.