Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 13, 2020

Jane M. Walter, 81, of Baltimore, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on November 13th, 2020. Jane was born to the late Ralph and Leota (Wilkins) Badertscher on May 11th, 1939 in Bluffton, Ohio. Jane was loved dearly by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Jane loved her family deeply and spent as much time...

Nov 12, 2020

“Today she is at peace and wrapped in the arms of her Lord. What we have lost heaven has gained.” Sadness and peace set in as the woman we knew as mother, grandma, aunt, and friend passed from this earth into the waiting arms of her Lord. Dorothy L. nee Rockey Pettit passed away at Logan Heath Care, November...

Nov 12, 2020

Robby Carpenter, age 18 of Lancaster, died November 12, 2020.  Robby was born on Jan 22, 2002 and enjoyed life to the fullest.  Robby enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Robby is survived by his mother, Tiya Carpenter; grandmother, Helen LeFever; uncle, Mike (Karynn) Carpenter;...

Nov 12, 2020

John E. “Jack” Edgington, 82, went home to the Lord on November 12, 2020. Jack was a loving

husband to his wife Kathryn for 35 years, and was the father of Doug (Beth), Jud (Stacy), Jill

(Hank Pyles), Dee Dee (Tim Roby), Steve Robison, and John Russell (Jen). He was a gift to his

Nov 11, 2020

Carl Hoshor, age 98, of Baltimore passed away November 11th, 2020. He was born May 6, 1922 to the late Lela Fisher and Joseph Hoshor. Carl was a tremendously hard worker his entire life and raised five children, who he loved more than anything. He was extremely well known throughout Baltimore as a local celebrity and also nearby towns....

Nov 10, 2020

Sue Ann (Denton) Hettinger, 75, of Lancaster, OH passed away at Arbors at Carroll on November 10th, 2020. Sue Ann was born to the late George and Mildred (Blosser) Denton on April 6th, 1945. Sue Ann graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963. Sue Ann was a member of the First United Methodist church in Lancaster, where she and...

Nov 6, 2020

Donald C. Betts, age 69 of Millersport, died peacefully at home Nov 6th, 2020.  He was born to the late Clifford and Martha (Kerr) Betts in Columbus.  He retired from Columbus Prescription Pharmacies and previously worked for Miesse Pharmacy and Medal where he was a purchasing agent and inventory control representative. He was a member of the Baltimore United...

Nov 6, 2020

Harold W. Blosser, age 71 of Baltimore, died November 6th, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born on July 4th, 1949. He was a 1967 graduate of Liberty Union High School and served in the United States Army from 1969-1971. He retired from the paper mill after 43 years working as a mechanic.  He greatly enjoyed sports and...

Nov 5, 2020

Janet K. Cochenour, 70, of Lancaster, OH passed away suddenly at home on November 5th, 2020. Janet was born to the late Harold and Mildred (Deeds) Cochenour on May 19th, 1950. Janet was a lifetime member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, there she would find her love of hand bells and would put that passion to good use in...

Nov 3, 2020

Ricky D. Baldwin, of Columbus, passed away at his home on November 3, 2020. He was born to Henry and the late Rose Stanley Baldwin on April 25, 1956 in Canada, KY.

Rick was a most beloved and loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and uncle.  Rick had a big heart and loved life, and will be...

Nov 3, 2020

Joyce Marion, 81, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with the Lord in paradise on November 3, 2020.

Joyce was born September 5, 1939 in McAndrews, KY to the late Laura Smith and William Mosley. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60 years Berkley L. Marion, loving Stepfather Bascom Boone, grandparents Wayne and...

Nov 3, 2020

Kristine (Lutz) Florence, age 60 of Lancaster, Ohio shed the shackles of metastatic breast cancer and took flight on the wings of angels on November 3, 2020.

She was born on December 28, 1959 in Lancaster, Ohio to Marvin and Joan (Kersell) Lutz, where she was the fourth of six children. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 2, 2020

Larry Lee Mattox, age 77 of Lancaster, died Nov. 2, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on Aug. 5, 1943 to the late Clarence and Irene Ebert Mattox in Lancaster.  He served in the Ohio National Guard. He worked at Mattox Auto Parts and Paul’s Used Cars, and he was a member of the Maple St. United...

Nov 2, 2020

Peggy Landis  Nafzger, age 60 of Thurston passed away at Lanfair on Nov. 2, 2020.  She was born on July 2nd 1960 to the late Frederick and Helen Landis in Baltimore.  She worked for 18 years as a housekeeper for Winchester Place Nursing Facility.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Peggy's love for life and...

Oct 31, 2020

Charles Ralston of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 70.  He was born on June 19, 1950 to Joseph and Frances Ellenberger Ralston. Chuck was a 1969 graduate of Millersport High School.  He worked as a custodian at Lakewood Local Schools for over 30 years and after retirement enjoyed spending time fishing....

Oct 29, 2020

Karen G. Moyer-Swyers 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away October 29, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She worked in retail sales for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Stores and later became the humane resource director for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. where she retired from.

Karen attended Grace United Church of Christ, volunteered for Fairfield Medical Center...

Oct 26, 2020

Kimberly J. Keyes, 70, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, October 26th, 2020 at OSU James Wexner Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Kimberly was retired from AEP where she worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and always had a smile for everyone.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Oct 25, 2020

Dustin John Hager 39 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence.

He enjoyed Karate and liked to do fabricating, welding, auto mechanic work.

Dustin is survived by his son, Draven Hager; daughter, Serenity Hager both of Lancaster, Ohio; mother an step-father, Linda and Jim Hollen of Reynoldsburg, Ohio;...

Oct 23, 2020

Thelma Lorene Lahrmer Naylor, age 91 of Lancaster, passed away Oct 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 9, 1929 in Oak Hill, OH to the late Ernest and Rosa Lahrmer. Thelma enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, doing crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy.  She was a talented quilter and a member of the...

Oct 23, 2020

Sara Glover Clark, age 84 of Lancaster, died Oct 23rd, 2020 at the Pickering House.  She was born on October 30th, 1935 in Columbus to the late Elmer and Blanche Wynn Glover.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's Dorcas Circle, and the AT&T Pioneers.  She was a project engineer at...