Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 21, 2020

Mary Jo Darfus Agosta 88 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired receptionist for Dr. Strominger’s Office with 23 years of service.  She is a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, loved her Lord, her family, flowers and birds.

Mary Jo is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2020

Debra "Star" L. Timms, age 61 of Baltimore, died Thursday, 02/20/2020 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Charleston, SC on 4/21/1958. She was the owner and creator of Design by Star.  She made beautiful jewelry and won a 2nd place national award from a U.S. Senator for her great work in her...

Feb 19, 2020

Bonnie J. (Carper) Clark 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was retired from ABC Collections and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  She taught warm water exercise classes at Olivedale Senior Citizens Center and a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. Bonnie enjoyed crocheting, crafts and...

Feb 18, 2020

CAROLINE RISING PETERS ROCKWOOD, died February 18, 2020, in Lancaster, Ohio, about 4 months short of her 100th birthday.

She was born June 13, 1920, in Columbus to Philip Rising and Dorothy Whiley Peters.

She attended the North School (Lancaster); Columbus School for Girls (Columbus);The Bishop’s Lodge (Santa Fe, New Mexico);...

Feb 17, 2020

Ashley Marie Davis 25 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.  She was born on June 3, 1994 in Lancaster, Ohio to Matthew Davis and Leslie (Dilley) Davis.

Ashley attended Lancaster High School, enjoyed spending time with her children, listening to music and learning how to cook.

She is survived by her parents,...

Feb 16, 2020

Michael James Rennick, age 40 of Lancaster died February 16th, 2020.  Mike was born in Ashtabula on July 9th, 1979. He was a 1997 Lancaster high school graduate who greatly enjoyed sports and Computers.  He previously worked at Hammond's Clothiers, did I.T. work for Stebelton, Aranda, and Snider Law Firm; worked alongside good friend Dan Neeley at Blue Gill...

Feb 15, 2020

Darlene Zimmerman Curran, age 104 of Millersport, went to be with her Lord on February 15th, 2020.  She was born to the late Homer and Pearl Ogle Zimmerman, on March 8th, 1915 in Stratford, Ohio.   She retired as a statistician from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster.  She was a member of the O.C.C.L. Mother's Club, Millersport United Methodist Church, the...

Feb 14, 2020

Bill Kline, age 62 died on Feb. 14th, 2020 at Riverside.  He was born on April 13, 1957 in Hagerstown, MD.  He built aircraft and later installed fire alarms. Bill was always very good at any job he undertook.  He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and greatly enjoyed spending time on his front porch watching the world go by.  Bill’s...

Feb 13, 2020

Rebecca Babcock, 94, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Pickering House.

She was a retired teacher, a DAR member, and an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Rebecca is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bruce) Tipton; sons, Richard (Kristina) Babcock, Charles Babcock, and John (Tanya) Babcock; grandchildren, Amity (Jack) Lynch,...

Feb 13, 2020

Christopher W. Miller, 55, of Circleville, Ohio unexpectantly went to heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2020.  He was born on November 23, 1964, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Richard and Barbara Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charles Miller, and sister, Cynthia Kohler.

He is survived by his siblings,...

Feb 12, 2020

Victoria Ann Hardy, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born to the late Richard and Patricia Ann Braddock on May 14, 1959 in Newark, OH.

Vikki lived her life to the fullest. She could always make you smile when you were down, and she became the best...

Feb 11, 2020

Mary L. Knisley age 75 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 11, 2020 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Wilbur and Mary Poling Sturms on Oct. 20, 1944 in Philippi, WV. She retired after 20+ years as a teacher’s aid in the Lancaster City Schools.  She was a member of the...

Feb 10, 2020

Mary G. Kraker, 93, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at home surrounded by family.  Mary was born in McArthur, Ohio on April 30, 1926 to the late Charles and Anna Karns.  Following many years of service, Mary retired from Hotel Lancaster and later assisted in her husband’s medical practice. She was a member of The...

Feb 9, 2020

Gary R. Haynes Sr. age 72, of Junction City passed away Sunday Feb. 9th, 2020 at Genesis Hospital.  He was born to the late Raymond and Fannie Perry Haynes on June 29th, 1947 in Vinton County.  He retired from the US. Navy and the US. Coast Guard.  He enjoyed the military, yet loved spending time with his family especially...

Feb 8, 2020

Timothy Dean 32 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at his residence. He was a delivery person for Jets Pizza and loved the Ohio State Buckeyes, loved his family and friends.  He was a very giving young man.

He is survived by his mother, Julie (Rick Barney) Frazier of Columbus, Ohio; father, Brian (Heather...

Feb 7, 2020

James M. Borrelli, Jr. 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence.

He was a carpenter, loved woodworking and Turkey Shoots.

James is survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, best friends, Kris Hoy, Jeff Koska and Vicki Shahan, ex-wife, Brandy Rhonemus and his little dog, Buddy.  He was a...

Feb 4, 2020

Eva would like to let you know her work is done here. She received a call for a reunion to her family and friends, whom she hasn’t seen in a very long time.  Bob is singing bass and Eva will be singing tenor in the family circle at the throne. Eva Hanley, age 100, passed away peacefully on February...

Feb 3, 2020

Henry Saunders Geiser, age 79 of Lancaster, died Feb. 3rd, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East.   He was born to the late Paul and Margaret Saunders Geiser, on May 11th, 1940. He served his country in the U.S. Army.  He worked for Anchor Hocking and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is...

Feb 3, 2020

H. Glen Sims, age 90 of Baltimore died Feb 3rd, 2020.  He was born September 25th, 1929 to the late Raliegh and Nellie Sims.  Glen was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; brothers, Roy, Ora, and Raymond Sims; and sisters, Myrtle Welch and Marie Thompson.

He is survived by a daughter, Glenna (Dana) Hoisington; grandsons, Ryan...

Feb 1, 2020

Keith L. Wolfe of Baltimore, OH left this world on Saturday, February 1, 2020, to begin his eternal life with his lord and savior.  Keith was born on September 24th, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA to Millard and Dorothy (Griest).

He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Audrey (Wagner) Wolfe and his two children Travis (Amy...