Local Ohio Obituaries
Janice Anna (Emswiler) Laver
Jun 20, 2026
Janice Anna (Emswiler) Laver, 92 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1934, in Pataskala, Ohio, to the Late Byron and Thelma T. (Smoke) Emswiler.
Janice was an employee of Hocking Valley National Bank, co-owner of the Baltimore Chimney Sweep and a self-employed tax consultant.
Janice was happiest in her flower...
Gene Svoboda
Jun 19, 2026
Gene Svoboda, 95 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 18, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Albert and Harriet Chrustek (Kubowicz).
After her high school graduation, she attended the University of Northern Illinois. She took time out to marry Edward and started...
Jim Dickerson
Jun 18, 2026
Jim Dickerson, 77, died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years Elizabeth “Betsy” Dickerson; brother Richard (Marcia) Dickerson; step-son William (April) Flowers; step-grandchildren Emily (John) Ogden, Haley Flowers, and James Flowers; many other beloved family members; and his golfing and hunting buddies.
He is preceded in death by...
Susan K. Gurile
Jun 17, 2026
Susan K. Gurile, 80, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Main Street Terrace in Lancaster, Ohio.
Susan was a proud graduate of Liberty Union - Thurston in 1963. She furthered her education, graduating from Grant Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. Her journey of care and healing spanned an extraordinary 42 years as a nurse, during which she touched countless lives...
A. Anne Arledge
Jun 15, 2026
A. Anne Arledge, 85, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Springs at Wyandot Trail in Lancaster. She was born to the late Nelson and Nellie Reid on August 7, 1940.
In her younger years, she was a dancer and often talked about her “silver shoes”, she was also in a...
Marilyn June Wooster
Jun 8, 2026
Marilyn June Wooster, age 90, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the home of her son, Paul Wooster. Marilyn was born August 17, 1935, in the home of her parents, James L. and F. Delphia Landis. She attended Pickerington Schools through 3rd grade. In the 4th grade, Marilyn and her family moved to the Landis family farm outside of...
Ralph E. Talbert, Sr.
Jun 8, 2026
Ralph E. Talbert, Sr., 87, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at Mount Carmel Grove City.
He was born December 30, 1938 in Athens county to the late Leslie and Isabelle (Turner) Talbert.
Ralph served his country with honor in the Air Force before embarking on a lifelong career at Western Electric. Beyond his career, Ralph was a man of simple pleasures. He...
Robert Sexton
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Sexton, a man whose warmth and kindness touched many hearts, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Bickford of Bexley. Born on March 24, 1936, in Garett, Kentucky, Robert led a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep love for community and family.
Robert’s career showcased his strong work ethic and skill as he retired as a machinist...
Robert "Ed" Sharp
Jun 2, 2026
Robert Edward Sharp (aka Ed, Eddie or Bob), went home to our Lord early on June 2nd, 2026 peacefully in his home. Ed was born January 14, 1936 at the home of his parents in the village of Sugar Grove, who later moved when he was a toddler to the Sharp family homestead farm directly southwest of the village. He...
Patricia "Patty" L. Meade
Jun 2, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Lynn Meade, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Patty was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Virginia Coffmon. Patty and Lacy’s love story began in the 1970’s on one sunny afternoon on Tompkins Street. Lacy was making his way through the neighborhood when he stumbled upon a beautiful woman with auburn hair, short...
Evelyn (Konkler) Gothard
May 31, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn (Konkler) Gothard, 88 with her family by her side on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on September 9, 1937 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Lucille Konkler.
Evelyn loved her family and enjoyed motorhome...
Lou Ann Travis
May 31, 2026
Lou Ann Travis, age 90, of Granville, Ohio passed away on May 31st, 2026. Lou Ann was born to the late Howard and Florence (Norris) Tangeman on December 5th, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky. Lou Ann was a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in education. After college, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert, and was happily married for...
Ron Wells
May 30, 2026
Ron Wells 84 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Bickford Senior Living of Lancaster. He was born on March 4, 1942 in Galon, Ohio to the late Homer and Nora Wells.
He was a retired maintenance man for Premier Auto Glass with 20 years of service. Ron enjoyed fishing, football, NASCAR racing and working on old...
Robert “Bob” Schilling
May 29, 2026
Robert “Bob” Schilling, 74, of Thurston, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born to the late Preston and Anna Schilling in Pike County, OH on August 16, 1951.
Bob was a avid fan of NASCAR and enjoyed his ’69 Camero.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Schilling; children, Corey (Samantha) Schilling and Dallas Schilling; grandchildren, Chloe Lynn, Jenna and...
Phyllis K. DeFazio
May 29, 2026
Phyllis K. DeFazio passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at age 85, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born and raised in Lancaster and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1959.
She was married to her husband and best friend, Jim DeFazio, for 52 years until his passing in 2020. One of their favorite things to...
James H. Bible
May 28, 2026
James H. Bible, 77, of Baltimore, passed away May 28, 2026 at his home. He was born to the late James and Marilyn Bible in Toledo, OH on February 26, 1949.
Jim was a 1967 graduate of Coshocton High School. He then joined the United States Navy where he served as a Radarman for four years. After the military, Jim graduated...
Ronald "Ron" Mills
May 27, 2026
Ronald Lee Mills of Lancaster, Ohio, 83, passed away surrounded by his family at Fairfield Medical Center on May 27, 2026. Ron was born to the late Ruth B. (Blank) Mills and Earl J. Mills on March 20, 1943.
Ron graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963 and began working at Anchor Hocking Glass Company. Ron then decided to serve his...
Betty Jeane George
May 27, 2026
Betty Jeane George, 101, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Lanfair Altercare in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born to Harry J. Rowe and Clara Schreller Rowe in Toledo, Ohio, on September 9, 1924, and spent her first ten years with Maumee Bay in her front yard in Point Place. Then her family moved to Columbus, Ohio, and they spent summers...
Diana Brock
May 25, 2026
Diana Brock, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Pickering House. She was born on April 11, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late James and Marjorie O’Bryan.
She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lancaster and loved her family and talking about the Bible to everyone she came...
Timothy "Tim" Edward Thornton
May 23, 2026
Timothy Edward Thornton, 40, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Tim was born on May 20, 1986, in Cleveland, Ohio, and spent most of his life in his hometown of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He graduated from Reynoldsburg High School and Eastland Career Center in 2005. Before suffering a stroke, Tim spent much of his career...
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