Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

Robert Holley, age 70 of Thornville formerly of Columbus, died August 12, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He resided at Country Lane Gardens for about a year. Previous to staying at the Country Lane Nursing Facility he was located in Columbus for the past 15 years.  If anyone has any knowledge about any next of kin or friends, please...

Aug 11, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Jean Sharp passed away on August 11, 2020. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Becky was born to Dwight and Eugenia McGee on December 28, 1956.

Becky met her husband, Pete Sharp, they married and had three children, Willy, Matt, and Ruth. Becky and Pete were faithfully devoted to one another for 45 years of marriage....

Aug 11, 2020

Floyd D. Pierce Sr., age 72 of Baltimore, died August 11, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born on December 20, 1947 to the late Loyd and Betty Baucher Pierce, Sr.  He worked for 40+ years at Anchor Hocking and served in the US. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Faith Memorial Church,...

Aug 10, 2020

LeeAnn Graf, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on August. 10, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1964 to the late Jerry and Sandra Roby. LeeAnn never met a stranger, and could always put a smile on your face. She was extremely caring, loving, and accepting of all. LeeAnn was a mother to all who was fortunate enough to...

Aug 9, 2020

Douglas C. Warthman 61 of Thornville, Ohio died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired auto glass installer for Harr’s Auto Glass.  He was a former Boy Scout Master Troop #422 out of Asbury United Methodist Church Canal Winchester, Ohio from 1997-2003.

Douglas is survived by his sons, Dustin Warthman...

Aug 9, 2020

Donald Richard Parke, age 67 of Lancaster died August 9th, 2020 at his residence.  He was born to the late Donald and Marion Parke on January 6th, 1953 in Sidney, Ohio.  He served his country in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed woodworking as a journeyman framer. But his real passions were in film and literature.  His personality,...

Aug 6, 2020

Travis John Neff, 42 of Lancaster, Ohio. Passed away August 6, 2020. Travis was born in Lancaster, Ohio on July 18, 1978, to Albert and Elaine Neff.

He attended Lancaster High School. Loved Classic cars and making people laugh, Travis was the life of the party, He had a heart of gold.  Travis was a drywall finisher...

Aug 6, 2020

David Stoecker age 65, of Lancaster, passed away August 6th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Louis and Ida (Noret) Stoecker on May 9th, 1955 in Peoria, IL. He was a huge fan of sports and supported his favorite teams, the Cubs and Bears. He will be greatly missed by those he has left...

Aug 5, 2020

Harold D. Bigham, Sr. 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired maintenance person for Fairfield County.  He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and F.O.E. Aries #2120.  Harold loved to bowl, his Mustang car, cruise-ins, NASCAR and nature.

Harold is...

Aug 3, 2020

Charles E. “Charlie” Walker, 75, of Lancaster, passed away from a long battle with COPD on August 3, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. He was born to the late Ephra and Iva Walker on October 26, 1944 in Logan, West Virginia.

Charlie was an avid softball player, and was inducted into the Columbus Softball Hall of...

Aug 2, 2020

Thomas Rose age 75, of Fernandina Beach Florida, passed away August 2nd, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Thomas and Genevieve (Clarke) Rose on December 1st, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a proud member of the FreeMasons and the American Legion. He loved to shoot guns and also loved cooking in his...

Aug 2, 2020

David Montgomery “Monty” Crawford passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 84 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 21, 1935 to the late William F. and Ruth Louise Crawford.  He was the older of two children and grew up in North Adams, MA. ...

Aug 2, 2020

Velma (nee Smith) Simon, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on August 2, 2020. She was born to the late Charles and Bertha Smith on September 11, 1927 in Brazil, IN.

Velma was a 1945 Lancaster High School graduate. She went on to receive a diploma from Lancaster Hospital School of Nursing, and used her skill and passion...

Aug 2, 2020

Bill Jeffrey age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on August 2nd, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Gerald and Maxine (Conner) Jeffrey on July 11th, 1938 at Starr, Ohio. He ran his own construction and excavating business for many years in three different states. He was very adept at mechanical...

Jul 31, 2020

Barbara Lynn Burford, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on July 31, 2020. She was born to Ann Cassady and the late Milton Buford on May 10, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio.

Barbara was a fun person, who had a good sense of humor and she loved to laugh. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends....

Jul 31, 2020

John Robert Thomas, age 88 went to be with his Lord on July 31, 2020 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Home.  He was born to the late William and Ethel Hickman Thomas in Lancaster on Nov. 14, 1931.  He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. ...

Jul 31, 2020

Margaret Tener age 94, of Lancaster, passed away July 31, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late John and Rozella Shull Blum on June 22, 1926. She retired from Nationwide after 15 years.  She loved her family and enjoyed traveling to Michigan and South Carolina to visit.. She was a member of St Paul Evangelical...

Jul 28, 2020

Brad Lininger 58 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence.

He was a retired pipe fitter and welder for Local Union #189.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting

and fishing.

Brad is survived by his sons, Cody Lininger and Logan Lininger both of Columbus, Ohio and sister,...

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara Joan Kerns 88 of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born May 1, 1932 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late John and Marjorie Parthemore Lowe.

She was a graduate of Kenton High School and Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.

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Jul 24, 2020

Patricia “Pat” A. Lininger 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, loved to bowl and watch the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Team play.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Marie Lininger of Columbus, Ohio; son, Brad Anthony Lininger of...