Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Linda Lou Derr 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired sales clerk for Gray Drug Store and loved her cats.

Linda is survived by her sisters, Bonnie Miller and Beverly (Frank) White all of Lancaster, Ohio; aunt, Joan Bauman, several nieces, nephews, cousins...

Jul 24, 2020

Ronald Gale Disbennet 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a former member of the F.O.E. Aries #2120.

He is survived by his twin brother, Richard (Rose) Disbennet, Darrell Disbennet and Brian Disbennet; sister, Cathy (Dana) Cain all of Lancaster, Ohio; six nieces, five nephews;...

Jul 23, 2020

Joretta “Jet” Taylor age 84, of Lancaster passed away July 23rd, 2020 at OSU East. She was born to the late Floyd and Burnice (Smith) Looker on December 24th, 1935 in Mt. Vernon. She was a homemaker and got to spend her time surrounded by those she cherished most. She loved to cook for those around her and they...

Jul 22, 2020

Gerald Cox, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on July 22, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Joseph and Ernestine Cox on December 25, 1955.

Gerald was an avid golfer, bowler, and runner. He was a manager at Big Bear for many years, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and was an advocate for Lifeline...

Jul 20, 2020

James Franklin Laver, 87 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1933 in Baltimore, Ohio to the late Maurice B. and Doris A. (Landis) Laver.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy.  He was a retired letter carrier for the US...

Jul 17, 2020

Gary Carlton Culp, age 79 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Fairfield Medical Center on July 17, 2020.

Gary was born January 26, 1941 in Pleasantville, Ohio to the late William Carlton and Clara Elizabeth (Smith) Culp. Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart of fifty-six and...

Jul 17, 2020

Catherine "Kathy" Kay Reincheld, age 66 of Baltimore passed away in her home surrounded by her family on July 17, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1954 in Columbus. Kathy was preceded in death by her Daddy, Dolphus N. Gambill, and her Mother, Mildred (Stephens) Gambill. Kathy had wonderful parents and was thankful for their love and support. ...

Jul 16, 2020

Larry Edward Culbertson Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on July 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Rushville to the late Theodore and Ida Culbertson on May 8, 1940.

Larry was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed being able to camp, hunt, and fish. He was passionate about NASCAR,...

Jul 14, 2020

James William Miller, age 91, died of natural causes on July 14, 2020.  He was born November 30, 1928, in Lancaster to Winfred Cornelius (Boo) and Lucile Belle Deffenbaugh Miller.

After graduating from Lancaster High School in 1946, he attended Indiana University and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1950.  While serving as an officer in...

Jul 14, 2020

Sheran Elizabeth (Johnson) Brigham age 79, of Columbus previously of Coldwater, MI passed away July 14th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Worst) Johnson on April 24th 1941 in Coldwater. She loved her family more than anything cherished her time raising her children as a homemaker. After her children finished school,...

Jul 12, 2020

David Leroy Paul, age 47, died unexpectedly and suddenly at Fairfield Medical Center on July 12, 2020. He was born August 8, 1972 in Melbourne, Florida to mother Joyce Mazzella and father David Paul.

David was raised in Melbourne, Florida where he attended Melbourne High School. David made friends easily and was involved in many community gatherings...

Jul 12, 2020

C. Jane McConnell, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on July 12, 2020 with her loving sons by her side. She was born on August 1, 1930 in Junction City to the late Earl and Mary Mohler.

Jane was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as a glassware artisan at...

Jul 10, 2020

BALTIMORE - Mary L. O’Neil, 75, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Licking Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1944 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late William and Inez Moore. She was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School. Mary was a retired nursing assistant for the...

Jul 9, 2020

Iona Jean Deskins 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired medical records technician for Crestview Manor Nursing Center for 25 years.  She enjoyed oil painting, spending time with her family and growing flowers.  Jean was loved by many.

Jean is survived by her...

Jul 8, 2020

Terry L. Kitchen age 76, of Columbus passed away July 8th, 2020 at Riverside Hospital.  He was born to the late Emmet and Almeda (Curry) Kitchen on July 9th, 1943 in Lancaster.  He retired from the US Army where he was an administrative assistant. He obtained the rank of Major at the Pentagon and was a Project Officer.  He...

Jul 7, 2020

Jean Heston, age 88 of Lancaster went to the arms of the Lord at her residence on July 7, 2020. She was born to the late Irvin and Alice Stouder Lape on Nov. 11, 1931 in Lancaster. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Lancaster. Jean was a homemaker and would spend her time lovingly raising...

Jul 6, 2020

Debi Springer Clarridge, age 66 of Lancaster passed away at her residence on July 6, 2020.  She was born to the late Emil and Mary Lou Kimble Springer on Sept. 12, 1953 in Lancaster.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was part of their bereavement ministry.  She was a housing manager for...

Jul 4, 2020

Inez Lucille Foltz, 106, of Baltimore, passed away on July 4, 2020.

Inez was survived by her son, Carl (Sharon) Foltz; daughter, Hellen Wilkin; and many other loving family members and friends.

Burial will take place in Union Evangelical Cemetery, and a service will take place at a later date.

Arrangements through Johnson-Smith...

Jul 3, 2020

Ruth F. Enlow, 69, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born January 29, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Clarence and Margaret Turner.  After graduating from Pekin High School in Pekin, Illinois, Ruth worked as the secretary to the Dean at Bradley University where she met her future husband...

Jul 2, 2020

Fred E. McNash, age 85 of Millersport, passed away July 2, 2020 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Andy and Tracy Proctor McNash in Mammoth, WV.  He developed a strong work ethic as he went to work after his father's passing when he was in the 8th grade to provide for his family.  He worked...