Local Ohio Obituaries

Apr 6, 2019

Richard L. Patterson, age 84 of Pataskala, died April 6th, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 8th, 1934 in Crooksville to the late Russell H. and Anna Bailey Patterson.  Richard retired as an instructor and coordinator of pipefitting and was a member of the UA Local 189 Pipefitters.  He truly believed in pipefitting apprenticeships and even...

Apr 4, 2019

Steve E. Ford 55 of Baltimore, Ohio fell into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Thursday, April 4, 2019.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Christy (Young) of 20 years; eight children and their children, Ashleigh Young (Liam, Marleigh, Liko, Ledger and Toki – who will always be his little...

Apr 3, 2019

Larry A. Landis 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 1, 1944 to Raymond E. and Cora Marie (Green) Landis.

He retired from Diamond Power Specialty Corporation as a Product Configuration Engineer with 47 years of service.

Larry was a...

Apr 3, 2019

Curtis Beavers, 62, of Thornville, passed away on April 3, 2019. He was born in Columbus to William and Gladys Beavers on October 14, 1956.

Curtis was retired from Columbus Painters Local 1275 where he worked for 37 years. As a master drywall finisher, one of his favorite projects was Nationwide Arena as a huge fan of...

Apr 1, 2019

Toni Jean Souders 65 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.   She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on November 5, 1953 to the late John W. and Marilyn A. (Kneller) Boerstler.

Toni dearly loved her family, friends, children and grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed by all who loved...

Mar 30, 2019

Patricia P. “Patty” DeBruin, age 62, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home on Saturday, March 31, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on September 12, 1956 and was the daughter of Robert Parham and Carole (Walter) Eckhardt, who survive her.

Patty graduated from The Ohio State University in 1978 with a B.S....

Mar 29, 2019

Lee M. Backulich, of Baltimore, went to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 68 years old. He was born on September 5, 1950 to the late Daniel and Ina Loine Backulich of Columbus, Ohio.

Lee met his devoted and loving wife Debby in 1965 they were childhood sweethearts...

Mar 28, 2019

Dale V. Landis, age 90 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on March 28, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was born to the late Charles and Matilda Landis, Sr. on May 5, 1928 in Basil, Ohio.

Dale and his wife Joan were owners and operators of the Paper Mill Restaurant in Baltimore and...

Mar 27, 2019

Nellie E. Leiendecker, of Baltimore, passed away on March 27, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born to the late George and Augusta Thorpe on January 9, 1926.

Nellie enjoyed working on her farm, and in the garden. Most of all, she loved her family, with a special place in her heart for her grandchildren...

Mar 27, 2019

Nancy Lee Wetzel, 75, of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born November 16, 1943 to the late Jarrel and Ruby Hargus.

Nancy is survived by her sons, John Edward Wetzel and Adam Lee (Jessica) Wetzel; daughter, Robin Jean Wetzel; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren;...

Mar 26, 2019

Freda Lucile (Wilkinson) Groff, 93, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Freda was born October 9, 1925, in Sugar Grove. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1943.

Mother, yesterday you taught us the ways of the world, how to handle life’s many challenges. You gave us your...

Mar 26, 2019

Wanda J. Bralley, 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Pickering House.  She was a homemaker and loved her family.

Wanda is survived by her son, Dennis (Carol) Frear of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Donita (Keith) McGill of N. Tampa, Florida; grandchildren, Jimmy (Linda) Cain, Denise (Buddy) Perrone, Troy (Beth) Frear and...

Mar 24, 2019

Julia “Judy” A. Strawn 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.  She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 3, 1942.

She retired as a beautician and the owner and operator of Changes Beauty Salon.  She was a member of Maple Street...

Mar 22, 2019

Robert L. Azbell 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation in the Shipping Department.  He was a member of Word of Promise Family Church.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Jeanne Cox of Grove City, Ohio and Kathi (Terry) Meyer of...

Mar 21, 2019

SGT, Joseph P. Collette, age 29, of Fountain, CO born and raised in Lancaster, OH died serving his country in Afghanistan on March 21st, 2019.  He graduated from Lancaster High School in 2007 and enlisted in the U.S. Army for 8 years 4 months where he was an EOD technician.. He was in 242nd Ordnance Battalion, 62nd...

Mar 21, 2019

Judy Kay Landis, 74, died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, Ohio.   She was born on September 15, 1944, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Rondo and Betty (Bugh) Long.  She was a 1962 graduate of Liberty Union High School.  She married William Muck on May 25, 1983, in Lancaster.

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Mar 19, 2019

Lettie B. Morrow, age 78, of Pickerington, died March 19, 2019.  She was born October 9, 1940 in Vettiglia, Italy to the late Antonio and Laura Brunicardi.  Having almost died at a very young age from shell shock, Lettie embraced life with a wide eyed passion and a gift for unconditional love of those around her.  Her family moved...

Mar 19, 2019

Star Elaine Roark age 7 of Lancaster, was laid to rest March 19, 2019 at 5:05 AM. She was born December 12, 2011 to Adam and Ashley Roark in Lancaster, Ohio.

Star was able to captivate you with her wit, charm, beauty, and sassy personality. She then would capture you with her endearing love. She had no...

Mar 19, 2019

Donna Bee Bevinger, age 66 of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2019.  She was born on January 10, 1953 to the late Charles and Virgene Coakley Brandt in Lancaster.  She graduated from Millersport in 1971.   Donna was one of the greatest Lunch Ladies ever, who retired from the Lancaster City Schools after 31 years...

Mar 18, 2019

H. Jeanne (Ellyson) Noble, 89 passed away on Monday March 18, 2019.  She was born on May 17, 1929 in Ashville, Ohio.  She was a 1947 graduate of Commercial Point High School and a longtime resident of Lancaster and an active member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.  Jeanne was a member of the Dorcas Society, avid and talented...