Local Ohio Obituaries
Rodney Ray Franke
Jan 26, 2026
Rodney Ray Franke, 72, of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1953, to the late Norman and Cathleen Franke in Lancaster, Ohio.
Rodney was known as the ‘Coffee Man’ around Lancaster. He had to start every morning with a cup of coffee from Tim Hortons, with 3 cream and...
Patricia A. Fairchild
Jan 21, 2026
Patricia A. Fairchild 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Pickering House. She was born on July 13, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Donald and Irene Fairchild.
She was retired from Diamond Power and Specialty Co. in the humane resources and benefits department with 40 years of service.
Patricia was a member of AARP...
Diane Eversole
Jan 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Eversole on January 20, 2026, at the age of 89. A devoted wife, mother, and community leader, Diane leaves a legacy of hard work, service, and unwavering dedication to family.
Born January 9, 1937, Diane was a proud member of the Carroll and Lancaster communities, where she and her...
Charlotte M Bennett
Jan 19, 2026
Charlotte Marie (Spencer) Bennett passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at The Pickering House, entering eternity with her Savior, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 88, and born on December 9, 1937, to Thomas Wesley & Elsie (Miller) Spencer in Morgan County, Ohio.
Charlotte was a lifetime homemaker, enjoying time with her family. She loved cooking for family gatherings,...
Helen Ethel Friesner "Cookie"
Jan 19, 2026
Helen Ethel (Keller) Friesner “Cookie” 80 years old of Baltimore, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, with her family at her side, from complications of a massive heart attack.
Cookie was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on April 21, 1945, to Howard and Marian Keller. She grew up on her family farm and attended Liberty Union High School, class of...
Arlene Bennett
Jan 16, 2026
Arlene Bennett (Feil), age 96, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, to the late John and Jane (Evans) Feil on March 18, 1929.
Arlene graduated from South High School in 1947. She worked for American Education Publication/Xerox for 15 years. She married Lawrence (Larry) Bennett...
Kathy Harrington
Jan 15, 2026
Kathy Harrington 84 of Rushville, Ohio former resident of Millersport passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 10, 1941 in Millersport, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Glenna Parkinson.
She was a machine operator for J.M. Screw and later retired from Fairfield Machine Products, Inc.
Kathy was a former volunteer for...
Walter Gene Stoppenhagen
Jan 13, 2026
Walter Gene Stoppenhagen, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2026.
Born on September 11, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Gene lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he sought to live according to God’s Word and was an example of strength, humility, and compassion...
Alice Marvene Stahly
Jan 12, 2026
LANCASTER: Alice Marvene Stahly, 100, of Lancaster, went home to be with God on Monday, January 12, 2026. Marvene, as she preferred to be called, was a devout Christian. Marvene was born in Bremen, OH to the late Ida and John Groff. She was a fulltime mother and homemaker. She valued education for her children and made sure they had...
Edward F. Svoboda, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Edward F. Svoboda, Jr. 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away with his wife and family by his side on Monday, January 12, 2026, at The Pickering House. He was born on April 5, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Mildred Svoboda, Sr.
After his high school graduation as his class valedictorian, he went on to the University of...
Steven M. Burk
Jan 9, 2026
Steven M. Burk, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, passed peacefully on January 9, 2026 after a brave battle with terminal illness. Born on April 21, 1960, in Beech Grove, Indiana, Steve was the beloved son of the late Ronald L. and Beverly (Adams) Burk. He grew up on the south side of Indianapolis, in Fountain Square, IN, where his roots and...
Roxanna Jane Mathias
Jan 9, 2026
Roxanna Jane Mathias, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on January 9, 2026, at The Springs at Wyandot Trail. She was born to the late Ivan and Mary Davidson on June 9, 1940.
Roxanna graduated from Grant Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 and from Ohio University in 1984. She became a registered nurse at Fairfield Medical Center in 1962, where she...
Steven Harold Miller
Jan 8, 2026
Steven Harold Miller, age 71, passed away peacefully at Fairfield Medical Center on January 8, 2026 with his beloved wife, Sherry by his side.
He was born on October 18, 1954 in San Francisco, CA and resided in Lancaster, Ohio throughout his life.
Steve graduated from Brookhaven high school in Columbus Ohio in 1972. One of the big highlights of his high...
Sue A. Barber
Jan 8, 2026
Sue A. Barber, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 8, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1938, to the late Robert and Clara Barnhart.
Sue attended St. Mary Catholic School in her youth and remained a devoted member of the Catholic Church throughout her adult life.
Sue dedicated more than 30 years of service to Fairfield...
Lisa A. Robles
Jan 8, 2026
Lisa A. Robles, 61, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
Lisa is survived by her daughters Victoria (Alex) Kiger, Adriana Robles-DeLong, and Samantha (Nate Sharrock) Robles; grandchildren Kai, AJ, Jaxon, Trinity, Bella, Zander, Anikin, Lee, Vinny, and Derek; siblings Sheila Finnefrock, Debbie Barrientos, Pam Reynoso, and Ted Finnefrock; and best friend and cousin...
Josh Wymer
Jan 4, 2026
Josh Wymer, 53, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born to Holly and Aaron Wymer on March 1, 1972, in Zanesville, Ohio. He was almost a leap year baby.
Josh graduated from Philo High School. He worked for Worthington Industries for almost 30 years as a machinist. Josh loved being outdoors, arrowhead hunting,...
Jim Davidson
Jan 4, 2026
James “Jim” Davidson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away with his loved ones by his side at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born to the late James and Alyce Davidson on July 12, 1938, in Zanesville, OH.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of Thornville High School. He was a member of First Community Church in Buckeye Lake and...
William "Bill" M. Anderson
Jan 3, 2026
William "Bill" M. Anderson, age 80, of Logan passed away January 3rd, 2026. Born, Willie Marion Anderson, on July 15, 1945 to Howard and Dorthoy (Hedges) Anderson in South Perry, Ohio.
I addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Fred Anderson, Eddie Anderson, and David Anderson, and sister Ruby Fast.
He is survived by his son, Gary...
Deborah "Debbie" K. Taylor
Jan 3, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” K. Taylor 74 of Pickerington, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1951 in Washington Court House to the late Rev. Shellie and Hattie Bondurant.
She was retired from Lucent Technologies with 50 years of service making circuit boards.
Debbie was a member of The...
Frank Eugene Hutchins
Jan 2, 2026
Frank Eugene Hutchins, born on August 2, 1954, in a world that would soon know of his generous spirit and straightforward nature, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. After dedicating over thirty years to the maintenance department at OU-L, Frank embraced retirement with the same zeal he applied to his work. He was a man who believed in hard...
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