Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 22, 2020

Fred Strawser, 72, of Lancaster, OH passed away suddenly at home on October 22, 2020. Fred was a devoted and caring husband, father, “Pampa”, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 38 years, Brenda (Norris) Strawser; children, Heath Strawser of Amanda, Matt Coughlin of Chicago, Il and Kristen (Mike) Wilson of Lancaster; grandchildren, Leah...

Oct 22, 2020

Donald “Don” Reid, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on October 22, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster on July 25, 1939 to the late Nelson and Nellie (VanFossen) Reid.

Don was a veteran of the United States Army, and retired from Thompson Consumer Electronics/RCA in Circleville, Ohio.

Don is survived by...

Oct 21, 2020

Debbie “GG” Gordon, age 63, passed away on October 21st, 2020 in Lancaster. Debbie was born to the late Richard and Patricia (Lauhon) Brown on January 8th, 1957 in Lancaster Ohio. Debbie enjoyed crafting in her spare time and also enjoyed playing various board games. Above all, Debbie loved being around her family and spent as much time as...

Oct 18, 2020

David B. Roebuck, born September 25, 1935 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on October 18 at the age of 85. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oral Boyd and Grace (Bradford) Roebuck; and sister-in-law, Susan Roebuck. He is survived by his wife, Georgia (Mach) Roebuck; children, Mary and Rebecca (Ian Anderson) Roebuck; grandchildren, Elliot and Lucy;...

Oct 18, 2020

Bradley James “Bubba” Linden, age 60, passed away on October 18th, 2020 at his place of residence. Bradley was born to James and Carolyn (Koehlmeier) Linden on February 6th, 1960 in Columbus Ohio. Bradley keenly loved the sea, you could always find Brad fishing or enjoying his many fish aquariums. He was a lifetime member of Local 18 Operating...

Oct 18, 2020

Russell H. Miller, Jr. 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Arbors at Carroll.

He was a retired master craftsman for General Motors Corporation.  He enjoyed working on small engines and taking his dog ground hog hunting.

Russell is survived by his sons, Danny Miller of Carroll, Ohio and Jacob Miller...

Oct 17, 2020

Christopher C. Whitaker 56 of Junction City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was a US Navy veteran and worked for NiSource (Columbia Gas).  Christopher was a member of NRA and enjoyed NASCAR, football games, dirt bike riding and just loved the outdoors including his hummingbirds.

He was...

Oct 16, 2020

Stella "Toots" L. Graham, age 91 of Lancaster passed away October 16, 2020 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Alexander and Floretta Clover Unverzagt in Berea, OH on Dec. 5th, 1928.  She was a Nurses Aid and enjoyed crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family.  Toots'  personality and love of life will be...

Oct 15, 2020

Dave H. Stevens, 67 of Sugar Grove, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was in the US Navy serving during Vietnam and was a retired stationary engineer from Treehouse.  Dave was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, served the...

Oct 15, 2020

Thomas Joseph Reiser, 69, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born on July 24, 1951 to Jack and Joann (Schwartz) Reiser.

Tom was a 1971 graduate of Groveport Madison.  He was a retired meat inspector serving the state of Ohio for over 30 years.  After retirement, he enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2020

Lowell Raymond Rutter Jr. ,age 75 of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on October 14th, 2020.  He was born on April 25th, 1945 to the late Lowell and Elsie Smeck Rutter.  He served in the US Army where he became a  specialist 5th class. He received the Vietnam service medal with 3 bronze service stars, the Republic of...

Oct 13, 2020

Edward Allan Bigony age 80 passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday October 13th at The Memory Center Atlanta. A devoted husband and father he is survived by his three children Deborah (Titch) White, Chandra (John) Sayers, and Chad (Stacey) Bigony as well as his six grandchildren; Olivia & Zoe White, Jack & Nathan Sayers, and...

Oct 12, 2020

Joe Grubb, age 72, passed away on October 12th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. Joe was born to Donald and Willma (Easterling) Grubb on March 24th, 1948 in Logan Ohio. Joe was an avid fan of aviation and rocketry and would bring that passion to life as a member of the Fairfield Ohio Radio Kontrol Society. Joe was also...

Oct 10, 2020

Helen Irene Wentz, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on October 10, 2020 at the Pickering House. She was born in Rockbridge, OH to the late William and Bessie Bell on July 12, 1923.

Helen proudly worked for over 50 years as a dental assistant for Dr. William Ray, and Dr. Norman Neeley.

She is survived...

Oct 7, 2020

Harry Clayton Swingle, age 84, passed away on October 7, 2020. Harry was born in Columbus, on Ohio February 5th, 1936 to the late Clayton and Louella Swingle.

He worked for Wonder Bread and other trucking companies for many years. He loved NASCAR, dirt track, camping and playing guitar.

He was a Son at AMVETS...

Oct 6, 2020

Jennifer Lupo, age 56, passed away on October 6th, 2020 at her residence. Jennifer was born to her mother Susanne Lidsey on March 31st, 1964 in Whitehall Ohio. Jennifer was a retired nurse for Children's Hospital where she would use her warmhearted and caring personality to its greatest ability.

Jennifer is survived by her loving...

Oct 6, 2020

Robert “Bob” Young of Junction City passed away at his home on October 6th, 2020 with his wife Linda (Reid) by his side after an extended illness. Bob and Linda moved from Lancaster to their farm in Junction City during the blizzard of 1978. Bob spent many weekends taking his daughter Heather (Larry Houck) Young and son Ryan (Bobbie)...

Oct 4, 2020

Miriam Ruth Peters 87 of Baltimore, Ohio passed from this life to her eternal home on October 4, 2020.  She was born on March 15, 1933 to her late parents, Charles C. Seever and Lillie R. (Poling) Seever.  She was a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1951.

Miriam was united in marriage on June...

Oct 2, 2020

Frances Winter Utley, age 103 of Lancaster, died October 2, 2020, in Columbus. She was born Aug 3, 1917 to the late John and Olive Lewis Winter Jr., in Fort Worth, TX.  She graduated from the University of Alabama in 1939 where she met the love of her life, George Reese Utley.  They married in 1941 and moved to...

Oct 2, 2020

Jeffrey “Mongo” S. Wharton 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was the owner and operator of Wharton Electric.  He was a member of F.O.E. Aries 2120 and the VFW Post #1516. Jeffrey had been a bowling youth instructor, baseball coach and girls softball coach.  He enjoyed mushroom hunting,...