Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

George E. Howard, 87, of Virginia, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Essentia Health Virginia Convalescent Center.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1933, in Eureka, Calif., to Jesse and Katheryn (Ferria) Howard and grew up there.

George was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member and past commander of...

Jan 20, 2021

Raymond Hatfield Clark, age 89, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep, January 20, 2021. Ray was a veteran US Army and achieved the rank of Private First Class while stationed in Alaska. He was recognized as a sharpshooter and was later active in the Thornville Post 51 Amvets Colorguard for many years. He retired from Western...

Jan 20, 2021

Ronald Kochis 74, of Lancaster died Jan. 21, 2021.  He was born on Jan. 11, 1947 in Barberton, OH to the late Michael and Mary (Goda) Kochis.  Ron graduated from Barberton High School and served in the United States Army.

Ron enjoyed gardening, wild life and THE Ohio State Buckeyes.  He loved life, his friends and his...

Jan 19, 2021

Paul E. Slone, 66, of Pataskala, passed away on January 19,2021. He leaves behind beloved wife Susan of almost 47 years, daughter Jeanette and son in law Chad.  Paul was born March 25,1954 to mother and father, D. Eugene Slone and Ida Jo (Thompson) in Louisa, KY.

He is preceded in death by  his grandparents, mother and...

Jan 19, 2021

William Y. “Bill” Bitler, age 74 of Lancaster died January 19, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Levi and Beatrice (Boucher) Bitler in Lancaster on Dec. 6, 1946. He was raised in Basil, OH not Baltimore, where he was a 1965 Liberty Union graduate. He was a truck driver for many years who attended...

Jan 18, 2021

Lorenzo Cabasal Baluyut Jr., known affectionately as Jun to his family, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the age of 83. He died of complications from COVID-19 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Just recently a resident of Lancaster, Jun's story began half a world away. He was born on October 23, 1937, in the...

Jan 17, 2021

James Ray Sterling, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 20, 1942 in Lancaster, OH to the late Charles Sterling and Bernice Alspach-Sterling-Roshon.

“Jim” was a 1960 graduate of Berne Union, Sugar Grove. In 1965 he graduated from Ohio University in Business...

Jan 17, 2021

Marlo Mills, age 82, passed away on January 17,  2021, after a courageous battle with Covid-19. Marlo was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on July 1, 1938, to Tom and Freeda (Reef) Mills. Marlo was a 1956 graduate of Liberty Union High School, a ’62 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, and received his Master’s degree in Educational Administration from...

Jan 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald “Don” Jewell announce his passing on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 102. Don has gone to be reunited with his wife, son, parents and many siblings.

Don was born January 11, 1919 in Greendale, Ohio to the late S.G and Hazel Jewell. He attended...

Jan 15, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Graffis, age 83, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at the Pickering House on January 15th, 2021. Sandra was born to the late Ralph and Addie (Williams) Piper on December 10th, 1937. Sandra's biggest passion in life has always been her family. Sandra enjoyed her time with her children and grandchildren more than anything else in life, her...

Jan 15, 2021

Billie England, 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for many years as an associate at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, Christmas and her canine companion Gracie.

Billie is survived by her sons, Kevin F....

Jan 14, 2021

Emily Louise Sharp, 96, passed away on January 14, 2021, after suffering a major stroke. Emily was born in Paulding County, Ohio, the second of four children of Floyd and Marie Keck. She earned a BA from Indiana University and an MA in counseling from Ohio University.  Emily was a beloved teacher in the Berne Union School District.  In...

Jan 14, 2021

Roger Allen Guess, of Lancaster, went to be with his precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 14, 2021 at the age of 87.

Rog shared over 68 years of marriage with the love of his life, Luella “Lou”, who has survived him, along with his son, James (Cindy) Guess; daughter, Julie (Mike) Flowers; and sister,...

Jan 14, 2021

Carla S. Reedy 67 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was the general manager of cash management for P & R Communications Services Inc.  She loved being with her family, grandchildren, and just watching her grandchildren play sports.  Carla enjoyed shopping and her card club....

Jan 12, 2021

Ermel Ray Brewer, Sr. 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a retired maintenance superintendent for Franklin International with 30 years of service.

He is survived by his son, Ray Brewer, Jr. of Cape Coral, Florida; granddaughter, Natalie Brewer of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Henry Brewer of Kermit, West...

Jan 11, 2021

Clara Louise Shull, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born in Sugar Grove to the late William and Alice Rudolph on July 20, 1932.

Clara enjoyed auctions, antiques, and had a special place in her heart for her pets.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Karen) Shull, Gregg (Sandy)...

Jan 11, 2021

Ersel Eugene Taylor, age 83 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on January 11, 2021 at  Country Lane Gardens in Thornville.  He was born to the late Oscar and Laurie Drumm Taylor in Somerset on March 14, 1937.  He was a 1957 Graduate of Liberty Union and retired from the City of Lancaster Street Department.  He previously...

Jan 10, 2021

Gary Amel Gerken, age 86, of Grove City Ohio passed away at Doctors Hospital on January 10th, 2021. Gary was born to the late Fred and Freida (Shromme) Gerken on January 4th, 1935 in Lancaster Ohio. Gary graduated from LHS, class of '53. After graduation Gary went on to study at OU and played for the Bobcats. Gary also...

Jan 10, 2021

Caroline J. Wiseman 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Pickering House.

She was a waitress at many places including Jimmy’s Drive In.  She enjoyed reading, walking her canine companion “Spooky”.

Caroline is survived by her husband of 34 years, Henry Wiseman; son, Ralph “Ed” Shrider of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter,...

Jan 8, 2021

Samuel L. Aisel 64 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away January 8, 2021 at Ohio State University Medical Center.

He was a sky wheel operator for various fairs prior to becoming a truck driver and later retiring from Mercer Trucking Company. He was a carpenter, enjoyed gardening, various family oriented activities and loved his family.

Samuel...