Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Melvin Hanley, 88, Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Melvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for heroic actions during the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. He worked for many years as an engineer with Rockwell International. Melvin was a Kentucky Colonel and...

Jun 15, 2019

Richard "Dick" S. Wyne, age 65 of Russells Point, formerly of Carroll, died June 15th, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born to the late Arthur and Hazel Vandergriff Wyne in Lancaster on May 21st, 1954.  He enjoyed painting automobiles, and retired from Honda Automotive.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Jun 15, 2019

Robert Russell “D.J. Rockin Rob” Hayth, of Jackson, passed away on June 15, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1963 to Donna “Ruth” Hayth and the late Robert Hayth.

Rob was a 1982 graduate of Wellston High School. He loved to cook and enjoyed the outdoors, landscaping, kayaking, and bicycling. He was also known as D.J....

Jun 13, 2019

Floyd “Jack” Blankenship, 88, of Rushville, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Jack worked at Owens Illinois for 46 years. He was a member of the Ralph R. Rickly Lodge No. 670 F&AM, Tarhe Shrine Club, Hocking Hills Shrine Club, Scottish Rite - Valley of Columbus, Rushville Union Lions Club, and Sons of...

Jun 12, 2019

Judith Ann Stephens Miller passed away June 12, 2019, at Homestead Nursing Home due to complications from a stroke. Judie was born January 10, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Vye Repass (Billie) Milliken Stephens and Howard D. Stephens. She attended Columbus School for Girls until she moved to Lancaster. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956...

Jun 12, 2019

Pribble Bates Richeson, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, after an incredibly courageous, 14-year battle with multiple leukemias. She passed exactly like she lived – gently and with grace, lovingly surrounded by family.

Pribble was born April 29, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia to Harold M. and Ruth (Ralston) Bates. As a child, she...

Jun 12, 2019

Resha K. Paumier, 65, of Carroll, Ohio died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Pickering House.  She was born November 28, 1953 in Lancaster Ohio the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (King) Blauser.  An avid reader, Resha received her Masters of Arts in English from Southern Illinois University and taught English in high school and Composition in...

Jun 12, 2019

Ospha “Pete” Pillar, age 82 of Lancaster died June 12, 2019.  He was born on Oct. 3, 1936 in Richmond, VA.  He spent 20 plus years in the Air Force and then another 20 at Anchor Hocking.  He was a member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the Eagles.  He was an avid sports fan who also...

Jun 7, 2019

Harry Lee Chafin 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was the retired owner and operator of Chafin Door Co. for 25 years and loved the game of golf.

Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Chafin; daughters, Alissa Brown of Lancaster, Ohio and Chris...

Jun 6, 2019

Karl Edmund Rickenbrode, age 79 died at the Fairfield Medical Center on June 6th, 2019.  HE was born on June 22nd, 1939 to the late Karl and Dorothy Schmidt Rickenbrode in Erie, PA.  He served his country in the US AirForce and then became an insurance manager in Chicago.  He was a Mason and Shriner in Chicago.

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Jun 5, 2019

Donald L. Cottrill 90, passed away peacefully at Reflections Assisted Living in Lancaster on June 5th, 2019.

He was born on April 27th, 1929 in Lancaster to the late Harold and Geraldine Cottrill of Bremen.

He had worked for North American Rockwell, was owner of the Fireside Inn, worked...

Jun 5, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Shahan, 89, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 5, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 14, 1929 in Fairmont, WV to the late Ronald and Margaret (Loeffelbein) Shahan, and was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1947. Bob was a prominent builder in Lancaster and the surrounding area, building...

Jun 5, 2019

Richard ‘Rick’ Craig Clum born February 2, 1955, passed away in the loving care of his soulmate, Kathryn Clum on June 5, 2019.

Rick was a successful entrepreneur, opening The Car Company in Baltimore, Ohio in 1983.  He enjoyed golfing, boating and hunting.  What he enjoyed most was spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren....

Jun 4, 2019

Mona Lee (Bobbitt) Santrock, 93 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior at the Pickering House on Wednesday, June 4, 2019.

Our hearts are broken but she will forever be cherished and loved by surviving her daughters, Becky (Ray) Sells of Lancaster, Ohio, Robin Ratliff of Bremen, Ohio, Marlena (Wayne) Workman of Logan,...

Jun 1, 2019

Brian A. “Opee” Taylor 39 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 1, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

He was owner and operator of Fine Design Concrete.  He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, hunting, dirt bike riding, 4 wheeling and just plain old hard work.

Brian is survived by his daughters, Chelesy...

Jun 1, 2019

Danny L. Kitchen, age 66 of Baltimore, died June 1st, 2019 at Mt Carmel East.  He was born on Aug 3rd, 1953 in Columbus.  He was an amazing cook, who enjoyed his plants, collecting pop cans, and loved his family including his 4 legged friends.  Danny and his friendly personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him....

May 31, 2019

On Friday, May 31st, Dr. Henry H Hood passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home.  Dr. Hood was an orthopedic surgeon in Lancaster for over three decades.  Dr. Hood was born on June 30, 1939 in Washington, PA.  He graduated high school from Millbrook School in Millbrook, New York.  After receiving an undergraduate degree from Brown University...

May 29, 2019

Ronald “Ron” L. Fink 78 of Hebron, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army.  He was a retired meat cutter for Kroger Co. with 33 years of service.

Ron was a member of the Buckeye Lake VFW Post 1388, Buckeye Lake...

May 29, 2019

Myrna K. Hartle, 87, took her last breath and went to the Lord at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born Myrna Mae Knight on April 24, 1932, to Richard Orville Knight and Evelyn Mae Wagoner in Columbus, Ohio.  In her teens Myrna was active in Campfire Girls, where her nickname was  “Myke,” and she graduated...

May 28, 2019

Charles M. Sallee “Chuck”, 47, of Baltimore passed away May 28, 2019 peacefully at home after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease.

Preceded in death by father, Michael D. Sallee.

Survived by wife, Brandi Sallee; daughters, Michelle Cordial (Zach) and Hannah Sallee; and granddaughter, Gracie Cordial. Also survived by mother, Rosanne Sallee; grandmother, Bonnie Sallee;...