Local Ohio Obituaries

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,...

Oct 1, 2020

Jennifer Clippinger, 64, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Primrose Assisted Living.

She was a retired kindergarten teacher from Gahanna-Jefferson Local Schools with 35 years of service. Jennifer had a passion for early childhood education, and was also an avid baker who cherished her time with family and friends. She was a...

Sep 29, 2020

George Adolph Appel 85 of Wadsworth, Ohio, former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.  He was born on December 28, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio to the Late Carl and Mary (Braticak) Appel.

George was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1953.  He was a Korean Conflict...

Sep 29, 2020

Patty Kraft, 60, of Pleasantville, passed away on Tuesday, 29, 2020, at the Pickering House. She was a retired waitress for Buckeye Lake Truck Stop and was a helping hand for her husband Daniel Kraft on the farm.  She was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School class of 1978.  Patty was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sep 28, 2020

Dawn Martina Roush, age 53 of Lancaster died September 28th, 2020.  She was born on Dec 6, 1966 to Richard Roush and Barbara Swartz in Lancaster.  Dawn enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Brooke (Caden Wentz) Eck and Donnie (Paige Natalie)...

Sep 26, 2020

James "Jim" E. Saylor, Sr., age 85 of Lancaster died September 26th, 2020 at his residence.  He was born to the late Leamon and Flora Davis Saylor in Shields, KY on April 28, 1935.  He retired from Lancaster Glass.  He enjoyed western movies and loved reading works by his favorite western authors.  He had a love of harness racing,...

Sep 25, 2020

David Lee Cruit, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away suddenly on Friday September 25th, 2020. He was born October 27th, 1944 in Liberal, Kansas to Carl Cruit and Vivian Cruit.

He graduated from Lancaster High School, class of 1963, in Lancaster, Ohio. He served in the United States Army and he was stationed in Germany. He married...

Sep 25, 2020

Wendell “Keith” Smith, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on September 25, 2020 at home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11, 1942 in Wheelersburg, OH to the late Clarence and Irma Smith.

Keith is survived by his wife of 56 years, who he loved dearly, Judith Smith; children, Douglas Smith, Vonda (Matt)...

Sep 25, 2020

Richard  "Dick"  F. Magnuson, age 75 of Lancaster died September 25, 2020 at his son's residence in Springboro, OH.  He was born to the late Richard E. and Norma Christensen Magnuson on April 8th, 1945 in Columbus, OH. He married the love of his life Debora on Feb 14, 1981.  He was the owner and operator of Demand Soft...

Sep 22, 2020

Jacquelyn S. “Jackie” Thompson, 71, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020 at 9:45pm.

Jackie is preceded in death by her mother and father, Rosie and Maynard Tomlinson and her sister, Mary Alice Gray.  She is survived by her brother, Ned Tomlinson; her cousin Shelba McNicol; three daughters, Amy Gleissner (Andy); Angela...

Sep 21, 2020

Donna M. Gunder, age 88 of Lancaster, died Sept. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family  She was born to the late John and Sarah French Gibboney in Mt. Pleasant, PA on July 20th, 1932. Donna was a member of Maple St. United Methodist Church where she would volunteer in the nursery every Sunday for over 20...

Sep 20, 2020

Annmarie "Anitsa" Zubovich, age 55 of Etna passed away Sept. 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born to the late Samuel Zubovich and Jean Fosnaugh on May 23, 1965 in Columbus.  She was a purchasing agent who was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.  Annmarie a.k.a. “Nana” to her grandchildren greatly enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 20, 2020

Margaret T. Owen 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was a retired sales clerk for JCPenney and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and Olivedale Senior Citizens Center.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Owen; daughter, Cynthia (Fred) Andres all of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren,...

Sep 17, 2020

Howard Gardner “Nick” Nicholson, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Lanfair Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.

Nick, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 8, 1928, to Stephen and Janet (Dexter) Nicholson. Raised on a small, rocky farm, Nick had a love for animals and...

Sep 17, 2020

Dorothy Weldon Hansberger, age 99 of Millersport died Sept 17, 2020 at Altercare Thornville.  She was born to the late Rudy and Elizabeth Wooten Weldon, in West Point, MS on Dec. 1, 1920.  She retired after 18 years as the secretary for the Walnut Twp. School District. She is a member of Millersport United Methodist Church, the Alpha Mothers...

Sep 16, 2020

Edgar L. Mathias age 85, of Lancaster, passed away September 16th, 2020 at OSU. He was born to the late John and Kathrine (Landerfelt) Mathias on May 22nd, 1935 in Nelsonville, Ohio. He was a member of the Faith Memorial Church and will be dearly missed by many.

He is survived by his sons, Kip...

Sep 14, 2020

Maribel Lee Poulos, age 92 of Lancaster passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 21, 1928 to the late Frank and Iverene Bowman of Amanda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony D. Poulos; parents, and her brother, Glenn  Bowman.  She is survived by her cherished friends.

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Sep 14, 2020

Richard “Rick” Shugg, 61, passed away on September 14, 2020. He was born to Carole and the late Ralph Shugg on December 15, 1958 in Charleston, WV.

Rick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pam Shugg; children, Joshua (Kacey) Shugg, and Chastity Shugg; grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlin, and Audrey;  mother, siblings, Susie and Debbie; sister-in-law, Kathy...

Sep 14, 2020

Fred J. Locke, age 84 of Lancaster, formerly of Columbus, died Sept. 14 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on Nov. 29, 1935 to the late Leonard and Sarah Shumaker Locke.  He retired as a cook for the Lancaster City Schools.  He will greatly be missed by all who knew him.

He is...