Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 7, 2019

Carol Lois Bigham McLaughlin 98 of Grove City former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her residence.

She is survived by her children, Carol Lynn Scheu, Sandra Jo Brown, Nada (Hal) Boner, Mikel (Jackie) McLaughlin and Ann Christine (Clark) Brunton; grandchildren, David (Cathy) Scheu, Michael (Cherie) Scheu, Geoff (Lisa) Brown, Heidi Gulino,...

Sep 6, 2019

Pamela L. Donley Dailey, age 68 of Lancaster passed away Sept. 6th, 2019 at Arbors of Carroll.  She was born in Lancaster on Feb. 26, 1951.  Pam honed her artistic ability while attending OU and she became a self employed artisan, who designed and sold clay crafts and figurines throughout the eastern US.  She also worked at the Fairfield...

Sep 5, 2019

Bruce E. Jones, age 74 of Lancaster, died September 5th 2019 at his residence.  He was born to the late Lowell and Opal Knapp Jones at Camp Poke, Louisiana on June 12, 1945. He was a 1963 Graduate of Lancaster HS and became an independent insurance agent and owner of Derflinger-Jones Insurance Agency. He was a member...

Sep 5, 2019

Steven F. Miller passed peacefully surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle against post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, a rare complication from an organ transplant, on September 5th, 2019.  He received a kidney transplant on June 12th, 2018, and for five months was on top of the world until PTLD entered his life in November 2018.

Steve...

Sep 4, 2019

James Richard Heft 84 of Lancaster, Ohio died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Bickford of Lancaster.

He was born on June 13, 1935, the son of the late Donald E. and Margaret L. (Moody) Heft.

Jim is survived by his two daughters, Debbie (Jim) Henderly and Jana (Joe) DiDomenico: four grandchildren who he loved...

Sep 3, 2019

H. Kirk Reed passed 3Sep19 at his home in Lancaster. A combat vet of the Korean conflict, he participated last year in an honor flight. Kirk worked in the insurance industry after his service, and was considered quite a wiz kid in the market. He is known locally for his support of Maywood Mission and as elder...

Sep 3, 2019

Michael “Beetle” Bailey, 64, of Lancaster, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1954, in Lancaster to the late Charles and Dorothy Bailey.

Michael was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster High School and he worked for Diamond Power for 29 years. He...

Sep 2, 2019

Ann Loehnert Kitzmiller, 88, Lancaster, Ohio “Changed her address” in the words of Billy Graham on  September 2, 2019 at the Pickering House.  She was a lifelong resident of Columbus and Central Ohio.

She is survived by son, J. Scott (Lori Benson) Kitzmiller, Logan, Ohio and daughter, Beth (Bob) Sparks, Lancaster, Ohio. Grandchildren Courtney (Gaston) White, Amy...

Sep 2, 2019

Esther L. Cannon age 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at her daughter’s home.  She was born on November 23, 1928 in Amanda, Ohio and moved to Lancaster in 1941.

She retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Plant #2 after 33 years of service.  Esther was a member of the F.O.E....

Aug 31, 2019

Jean (Constance) Lentz, 95, of Upper Sandusky, passed to her Heavenly Home on August 31, 2019. She was born May 29, 1924, to Lettie (Ackerman) and William Lanker in Carey, Ohio.

She married Attorney E. Raymond Lentz, now deceased and she had one son, Michael, deceased. Also preceding her in death are sisters, Gladys (Bernard) Jacob and...

Aug 30, 2019

Wilma J. Amspaugh, 87, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Pickering House with her loving family by her side. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.

Wilma is survived by her husband of 70 years, Orville L. Amspaugh; granddaughter, Kristi (Joe) Helm; grandson, Kevin...

Aug 27, 2019

Age 64 of Columbus, born in Sugar Grove, died on August 27, 2019.

Bill was a loving friend, son, brother, and uncle who will be missed by all who had the opportunity to be touched by his generous spirit.

He is survived by his parents, Emily Sharp and Jim and Lana Sharp, and three brothers,...

Aug 27, 2019

Phyllis Kay Sealey, 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Pickering House.

She was a member of Mills Memorial United Methodist Church, volunteered at Olivedale Senior Citizens Center and loved to quilt.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Randy (Becky) Miller, Ronda Fahrer, Valerie (Tony) England and Kin (Sondra) Miller;...

Aug 26, 2019

Fredrick E. Diehm, of Lancaster, passed away on August 26, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Fred was born on August 4, 1957 to the late Fredrick Diehm and Nancy Izzlehardt in Wadsworth, OH.

Fred enjoyed watching OSU Football, the Cleveland Browns, and NASCAR.

He is survived by his daughters, Jenny (Golden) Shaffer and Amanda...

Aug 26, 2019

Martha Allen Kumler, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this Earth peacefully at home on August 26, 2019. Born on April 16,1942 to Cecil and Betty Allen of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Martha lived and attended school in communities in California, New Jersey, Indiana, Arizona, and Ohio, as well as in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil....

Aug 24, 2019

Eric Michael Gillette 34 of Lancaster, Ohio who fought the long hard fight with cystic fibrosis, lost his battle on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was a musician, amazing artist and loved his car.

He is survived by his mother, Lisa D. Greene Gillette; father, Michael J. Gillette; brothers, Aaron C. Gillette, Joseph A. Gillette, Caleb M....

Aug 23, 2019

Harold D. Swaim, Jr., age 56 of Lancaster, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Ross Heart Hospital. Harold owned and operated H.D. Swaim Dozer and Truck Services; He drove truck for Dana and Midstate Systems for 15 years; He was born into Rushville farming; was a 1981 Fairfield Union Grad, and a proud member of the Rushville Lions club,...

Aug 23, 2019

Barbara Jean Kumler, 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed Friday, August 23, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a board member of the Fairfield County District Library, Friends of the Library, Twig #16 and a Lancaster Festival volunteer.  She was a former member of the American Red Cross, Downtown Historical Committee, Arts and Civics Club, former board...

Aug 23, 2019

Mary Jane Woodside Kunkler 71 of Grove City, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Monterey Nursing Home.

She attended Full Gospel Sons of God Church in Columbus, Ohio, a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 1967 and Pleasant and Walnut Twp. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliaries.

Mary...

Aug 22, 2019

Richard Willard, 89 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, following a brief illness.  Richard was born on June 17, 1930 in Thurston, Ohio to the late Herman and Gladys (Brandon) Willard.

He is a 1949 graduate of Liberty Union High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the...