Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 23, 2019

A funeral service celebrating the life of Nelson Lee Trimmer, 100 years old, of Millersport will be held Monday, July 29, 2019 at 10:30 am at Trinity @ The Eastern Gate, 6389 Blacklick Eastern Road with Dr. Tim Burden and Dr. Scott Kelso officiating. Friends may also call on Sunday between 4pm and 7pm at the church and also...

Jul 21, 2019

Kyle “KJ” Souders 42 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.  He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1995.  He loved music, playing golf and for being standup comedian.  He was free spirit, an adventurer and loved to play chess.

Kyle is survived by his mother, Bobbie Black of Lancaster, Ohio; sisters,...

Jul 21, 2019

Norma Jean Morehart, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on July 21, 2019 at Main Street Terrace. She was born on January 12, 1932 to the late Clyde and Mary Tolliver in Pleasantville.

Norma is survived by her daughters, Betty (Bill) Elder of Bremen, Mary Morehart of Lancaster, and Connie (Ted) Taylor of Circleville; grandchildren, Katie (Andy) Guba...

Jul 19, 2019

Daniel C. Davies, age 67 of Hideaway Hills Ohio died July 19,2019 at his residence.  He was born to the late William and Maxine Schilling Davies on March 26, 1952 in Columbus.  He was an investment manager who enjoyed clearing brush, maintaining his driveway, traveling and fishing for the big one.  His outgoing personality and love for...

Jul 19, 2019

Dr. Paul E. Detty, M.D., age 72 of Lancaster, died at the Pickering House on July 19, 2019.  He was born to the late James and Elizabeth Thompson Detty in Chillicothe, on July 5th, 1947.  After graduating from Bishop Flaget, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University in 1969 and then became a Certified...

Jul 17, 2019

Paula K. McGee 73 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Bickford of Lancaster.  She was a retired office manager for Dr. Cox and Dr. Johnson’s office.  She was a member of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene.

Paula is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack McGee; daughter, Kristi (Mark...

Jul 17, 2019

Floyd Larren “Larry” Mills, age 78 of Canal Winchester, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on July 17, 2019.  He was born in Lancaster on May 19, 1941, to the late Thomas and Freeda Reef Mills. He was a 1959 Liberty Union High School Graduate. He served his country for 3 years in the US Army...

Jul 17, 2019

Sharon L. (Lutz) Bowers, 74, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 17, 2019, with her husband of 54 years, Keith and her loving family by her side.  She was born May 10, 1945, in Lancaster, a daughter of Harold "Barney" Lutz and Dorothy "Dot" Anthony.

She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, a homemaker...

Jul 16, 2019

Donald “Dwayne” Agosta, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on July 16, 2019.

Born to the late Micheal and Dona Agosta, March 14th, 1942, in Lancaster, Ohio. Special thanks to Crestview Rehab for all the love and care they gave Dwayne.

Dwayne is survived by sister, Donna (Dean) Kitchen; brother, Neil (Mary Jo) Agosta; along with...

Jul 13, 2019

Thomas W. Maxwell age 72, of Zanesville and Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 13, 2019 at Continuing Healthcare Solutions of Zanesville.  He was born July 6th, 1947 in Zanesville to the late, Billy W. and Fauna L. Maxwell and was raised in Philo, OH.  Tom retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass in Newark.   Thomas enjoyed dining out frequently,...

Jul 13, 2019

Helen L. Simmons, of Lancaster, passed away on July 13, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born in Lancaster to the late William and Margaret Smith on January 24, 1929.

Helen is survived by her son, Tom (Linda) Simmons; daughter, Linda (Howard) Bozman; grandchildren, Scott (Christine) Simmons, Matt (Mina) Bozman, and Mitch Bozman; great grandchildren, Morgan...

Jul 10, 2019

Gary M. Carpenter died at the Pickering House, Hospice of Lancaster, on the morning of Tuesday, July 10.  Gary, age 77, was born on February 2, 1942 in Carroll, OH.

Gary was a 1961 graduate of Carroll High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He spent the majority of his life farming where he...

Jul 6, 2019

Hobert North, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July, 6, 2019, at Carriage Court of Lancaster.

Hobert was born on April 5, 1938, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Nick and Hannah (Jackson) North.

Caring Cremation through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Burial will occur at a later date in Romans Cemetery of...

Jul 3, 2019

Sophia Rose Nihiser passed away unexpectedly on July 3rd, 2019.

Sophia was born on January 4th, 2019 to Rachael Thornton and Josh Nihiser.

Sophia melted our hearts with her big beautiful blue eyes and her sweet smile. She brought tremendous joy and happiness to all of us.

Sophia will be missed by her...

Jul 3, 2019

Arlene Summers Bailey, 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Relections Retirement Community.

She was born on December 10, 1927 in Gore, Ohio to the late John and Pauline Nash Summers.  She was a graduate of Logan high School Class of 1945. Arlene had been a clerk-typist for Army Fort Hayes in Columbus,...

Jun 29, 2019

Walter “Wally” E. Walker, age 80 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Country Lane Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the US Army and later retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. He was a member of American Legion Post #11 and enjoyed gardening and hunting.

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Jun 29, 2019

Barbara Theresa Watkins 61 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She enjoyed taking walks, her essential oils, liked her dogs and taking time to bake with her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her companion and best friend, Jeff Hoover; children, Charles Anthony O’Leary, Bryan Kevin Watkins, Vanessa Danielle...

Jun 28, 2019

Margarito "Cassy" Talamantes, age 69 of Thurston, died at Mt. Carmel East on June 28th, 2019.  He was born to the late Alfonso and Anselma Heredia Talamantes, in San Juan, Mexico in Aug. 10th, 1949.  He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and worked for 30 + years at Claypool Electric.  Cassy's amazing personality and love for...

Jun 28, 2019

Elizabeth Jane McPherson, age 96 of Lancaster died June 28th, 2019 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by family and friends.  She was born in Athens County on the family farm to Benjamin and Glenna Nutter Morris on Jan 12, 1923.  She was a seventh and eighth grade English teacher at Jackson, Chesterhill, General Sherman, and retired from Bloom Carroll...

Jun 27, 2019

Jimmy Long 57 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He had worked for Fairfield Industries and later for Goodwill of Franklin County.  He attended Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Pat Moss of Junction City, Ohio;...