Local Ohio Obituaries
Laura D. Barnes
Nov 4, 2026
Laura “Donna” Donetta Barnes, age 87 of Grove City, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by family and her loving cat, Gracie. She was born March 7, 1939. Donna spent her life caring for others-first as a devoted follower of God at New Beginings Freewill Baptist Church and always as the heart...
Larry Ronald McKenzie
Nov 2, 2026
Larry Ronald McKenzie, 82, passed away on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
A resident of Baltimore, Ohio, he was born on July 30th, 1944, to James McKenzie Sr. and Nell Louise (Born) McKenzie.
Drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Larry faced a war no one else in his family had to, and he...
James "Jim" Rolland Nutter
Nov 1, 2026
James "Jim" Rolland Nutter, at the age of 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Jim was born in Logan, Ohio. His family of James and Inez Nutter, along with siblings Ruth, Ben, Bea, Robert, Kenny and Helen moved to Lancaster in the late 1930’s. After graduation from Lancaster High School in 1948, Jim enlisted in the United...
Roger T. Landis
Oct 31, 2026
Roger T. Landis, 87, of Lancaster, OH, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather joined his Savior on October 31, 2026 after a long battle with diabetes, lymphoma and heart problems.
Roger retired from Ohio State Patrol on April 1, 1994 as a Captain after 27 years of service. He had previously worked as a patrolman in the city of Orrville...
Candy Patricia Zink
Oct 29, 2026
Candy Patricia Zink 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Ohio State Hospital East. She was born on July 10, 1952 in Cape Charles, Virginia to the late John and Mary Lou Zink.
She worked for Fairfield Industries for many years.
Candy is survived by her sisters, Rebecca Zink (Doug) Hudson of Sante Fe, New Mexico and...
Darlene K. Erick
Oct 27, 2026
Darlene K. Erick 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 20, 1951 to the late Robert and Dorothea Waits.
Darlene was a LPN for Dr. Castellon and Dr. Chase at Riverview with 20 years of service. She was a member of...
Mary Margaret Chilcote
Oct 26, 2026
Mary Margaret Chilcote, 92, of Lancaster, OH, passed away on October 26, 2026. She was born to the late Lawrence and Margaret Noland on March 14, 1934.
Mary was a long-time member of the Sixth Avenue Methodist Church. She worked at Anchor Hocking for over 35 years and walked to work every day.
She is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Robert) Lanning;...
Sherie Louise Leohner
Oct 25, 2026
Sherie Louise Leohner passed away on October 25, 2026, at the Springs at Wyandot Trail. She was born March 20, 1940, in Thornville, Ohio, to the late Rev. Robert and Mable Louise (Gettys) Swinehart.
Sherie graduated from Lancaster High School and was a member of the Christian Women’s Club.
Sherie is survived by her children, Gia, Adam, and Bart; grandchildren, Rieko, Tara,...
Thomas King
Oct 25, 2026
Thomas King 81 of Thornville, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Country Lane Gardens.
Caring Cremation® is being handled by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LANCASTER, OHIO.
Justina Virginia Iser
Oct 23, 2026
Justina Virginia Iser 97 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Altercare Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Maysville, West Virginia to the late Adam and Dessie Carr.
She was a retired selector for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 31 years of service. Justina was a member of Faith Memorial...
Matthew Ray Keller
Oct 21, 2026
Mathew Ray Keller, 52, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his siblings and parents.
Born on June 6, 1974, Mathew was a remarkable person whose warm smile, joyful spirit, and genuine love for life touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. He had a...
Kellie Anne Felton
Oct 20, 2026
In the very early morning hours of October 20th, 2026, our beloved daughter, sister, mother and wife, Kellie Anne Felton, ended her mortal journey here upon Earth and entered her Heavenly Father's Kingdom, welcomed by her Savior, Jesus Christ, and family who have gone before her. She is finally at peace, and for that we are grateful. She left this...
Dennis Kendrick
Oct 20, 2026
Dennis Kendrick 79 of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Adena Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on June 23, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Janie Kendrick.
Dennis was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Air Force and later retired from AEP as a electronic technician with over 20 years of service.
He...
James "Jim" R. Clark
Oct 19, 2026
James “Jim” R. Clark, 87, died on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Ohio State Medical Center.
Jim was born in Lancaster, OH to the late Benjamin and Annabelle (Layne) Clark on September 22, 1939.
Jim devoted more than 35 years to Anchor Hocking, where he worked as a mix and melt supervisor, before retiring in 1999. He was fond of playing...
Jeffrey L. Pettet
Oct 19, 2026
Jeffrey L. Pettet, 65, of Lithopolis, passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born to the late James and Elizabeth Pettet on March 23, 1961.
Jeff was the type of person to never meet a stranger. He was an avid Ohio State fan and proudly worked for Diamond Power for 33 years as a machinist and programmer.
He is survived by...
Lois Joan Ten Eyck
Oct 16, 2026
With hearts full of sorrow the family would like to announce Lois Joan Ten Eyck, 96, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster Ohio with her family at her side.
She was born in Indianapolis Indiana on July 14, 1930 to Herbert and Mamie Vogelsang.
Lois had many hobbies she enjoyed including gardening, cooking, dinner parties,...
Barbara L. Konkright
Oct 14, 2026
Barbara L. Konkright, 80, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by her loving husband, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Springs at Wyandot Trail. She was born to the late Howard E. Tallman Sr and Helen Lucille (Beathard) Tallman on June 25, 1946.
Barbara was a cook at Pickerington Schools then she and her husband, David, became managers at the Lancaster...
Jonathan Stuart Palestrant
Oct 11, 2026
Jonathan Stuart Palestrant, 48, of Carroll, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on October 11, 2026. Born on October 31, 1977, Jon lived a life centered on the people he loved, the family legacy he proudly carried forward, and the community he called home.
Jon was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, and friend. His quick wit and natural charm...
David L. Seymour
Oct 10, 2026
David L. Seymour, 84, of Lancaster, OH passed away on October 10, 2026 peacefully at home in Summerville, SC surrounded by family.
David enjoyed being involved in the Bloom Carroll Athletic Boosters and the Astro’s football program as his two children were being raised in the Carroll area. He was also on the family picnic committee that planned the summer picnics...
Robert Lee "Bob" Qualls Jr
Oct 10, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Qualls Jr., 90, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, entering eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by the love and comfort of his wife. Born November 4, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Robert L. Qualls Sr. and Edmonia Samuels Qualls.
After attending Akron...
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