Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 16, 2020

Robert Leigh Travis, age 85, of Thornville Ohio passed away at Altercare of Thornville on December 16th, 2020. Robert was born to the late Joseph and Jessie (Lee) Travis on June 3rd, 1935 in Louisville Kentucky. Bob was a graduate of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana with a degree in Civil Engineering. Bob worked for the...

Dec 15, 2020

Jerry “Lee” Saunders, 56 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence.

He was an over the road truck driver for 34 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lancaster, enjoyed working on vehicles and always wanted to have a good time.

Lee...

Dec 15, 2020

Lonnie Brent Hastings, 69, of Lancaster, and formerly of Barnesville, OH, passed away on December 15, 2020, at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Barnesville to the late Charles and Eleanor Hastings on January 26, 1951.

Lonnie enjoyed playing golf and fantasy football with his son, Brian. He also enjoyed growing tomatoes and sharing them...

Dec 15, 2020

Nicholas Jay Manson, age 58 of Baltimore, OH died Dec. 15th, 2020 at Doctors Hospital West. Frank E. Smith Funeral Home in Lancaster is handling the arrangements.

Dec 13, 2020

Leo Harper Jr, age 76, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at his place of residence on December 13th, 2020. Leo was born to the late Leo Sr and Willa (Thomas) Harper on December 22nd, 1943 in Charleston WV. Leo was a Truck Driver by trade and loved coming home and just relaxing with a beer while he mowed his...

Dec 13, 2020

Judy D. Gordon 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was a retired selector for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and then worked for Poly Clean Laundromat.  She enjoyed NASCAR, raccoons, crocheting afghans, pillows and then giving them away.

Judy is survived by her sons, John Gordon and...

Dec 12, 2020

Georgene “Gene” Kemerer, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Emmitt and Edna Thompson in McArthur, OH on December 20, 1937.

Gene enjoyed teaching Bible school, and incorporated her love of arts and crafts into her teaching. She also had a passion for baking....

Dec 10, 2020

Edna Carreon 65 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She worked for Glasfloss and volunteered at the Vineyard Food Pantry.  She loved to cook, spending time with her family and taking care of her flowers.

She is survived by her daughters, Emma (James) Bruhnsen of Larvy, Ohio,...

Dec 9, 2020

Donald Lee Evans 88, a long life resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Carroll Place Assisted Living Community.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy and was a retired semi driver for the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. He was a member of the Fraternal Post Order of Eagles...

Dec 8, 2020

Connie Kay (Wymer) Cox, passed away December 8, 2020, at the age of 66. She was a once in a lifetime woman. The absolute best wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all. She was selfless and kind, opening her arms to all. She knew no stranger and struck up  conversations everywhere she went. She was an amazing story...

Dec 8, 2020

B. Rita Black 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.  She enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing. She was a Girl Scout leader, donated her time to the schools and church and just an overall caring person.

Rita...

Dec 7, 2020

James E. Powers 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Laurels at Norworth.  He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army and was a truck driver for over 71 years.  James also did bulk delivery of newspapers for the Columbus Dispatch from 1981 until 2013.

James is survived by his...

Dec 6, 2020

Ward “Bub” Payne, age 80 of Lancaster died December 6th, 2020 at Circleville post acute.  He was born to the late Earl and Myrtle Perry Payne in Ross County.  He was a farmhand who loved working the land and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Martina Cradlebough) Payne,...

Dec 5, 2020

Betty J. Coey, age 83, of Baltimore Ohio passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on December 5th, 2020. Betty was born to the late Edward and Ella (Mills) White on November 13th, 1937. Betty was a devout Christian, who read her Bible every day that she could, she truly loved being close to the Lord. In her spare time,...

Dec 4, 2020

Caleb William Tiller, 18, of Lancaster, passed away on December 4, 2020. He was born in Columbus on September 15, 2002 to Eric and Jennifer Tiller.

Caleb sincerely had a heart for others, as he felt things very deeply. He loved animals and would often carry his own dog around with him. Caleb was gifted both musically...

Dec 4, 2020

Donna Mae Miller, age 83 of Lancaster died December 4th, 2020 at Logan Care and Rehab.  She was born in Junction City on June 30, 1937 to the late Forrest and Mabel Howdyshell Huston.  She retired from Anchor Hocking Bremen where she used her artistic talents as a hand glass decorator.  She was a long time member of Ebenezer...

Dec 3, 2020

Darren Alan Seesholtz, age 51 of Lancaster, died December 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.   He was born on June 9, 1969 in Lancaster.  He worked at Allied Mineral for many years.  He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan.  He had a huge heart and greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Darren...

Dec 2, 2020

Gloria White, 85, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2020.  She was born June 2, 1935 in Salesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herland and Clarice Reynolds.

Gloria graduated from Zanesville High School in 1952 and then attended nursing school. Gloria was a wonderful stay at home mom for many years. Her work life included time...

Nov 30, 2020

Robert B. Springer, age 85, of Rockbridge Ohio passed away at Lanfair Center on November 30th, 2020. Robert was born to the late Ivar and Ann (Bell) Springer on September 29th, 1935. Robert was a devout member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church and Union Church. Robert was always a productive man, he worked many years as a factory worker...

Nov 29, 2020

Phyllis Ruff-Lemke passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 90, with her daughter, son, and beloved cat, “Baby” by her side.

Phyllis was a licensed Cosmetologist her entire career. She owned her first beauty salon in Lancaster, Ohio, then moved to Bremen, Ohio and continued her salon for many...