Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Charles "Chuck" Hayes

Charles "Chuck" Hayes

Apr 29, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Hayes, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at the Fairhope Hospice Pickering House on Friday, April 29, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1946 to the late Hollis Lee and Anna Elizabeth (McGrew) Hayes.

Chuck lived a life of service—service to his country, his community, and to his family. He was a veteran of Vietnam having served in the...

Fred M. Demmler

Fred M. Demmler

Apr 28, 2026

Fred M. Demmler passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Born on July 26, 1942, to the late Edward Demmler and Martha Van Fossen, Fred attended Marion Franklin High School Class of 1960. He was a celebrated dragster racing champion, enjoyed taking rides in bi-planes and loved sailing.

Fred was preceded in...

Mark G. Edwards

Mark G. Edwards

Apr 27, 2026

Mark G. Edwards, born on February 26, 1952 to the late , Norman and Dottie Edwards and passed away on April 27, 2026.

He studied at Ohio University and at University of Texas  he obtained a B.BA. and B.S. in psychology and obtained his MBA.

Mark worked in sales , sales management and operations management my whole life. Insurance, Cable and Satellite...

Ronald Stewart Conant

Ronald Stewart Conant

Apr 24, 2026

Ronnie Conant, beloved family man and friend, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Ronnie was known for his outgoing personality and quirky sense of humor that could light up any room. He had a deep love for the outdoors and found great joy in fishing, camping, and tending to his...

Mary F. Landreth

Mary F. Landreth

Apr 24, 2026

Mary F. Landreth, a cherished resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. Born on August 28, 1953, in Columbus, Mary’s life was marked by her enduring strength, kindness, and dedication to family.

Mary was lovingly survived by her son, Tony Williams, along with two additional children who continue to carry forward her legacy of love and resilience....

Richard "Rich" Heimberger

Richard "Rich" Heimberger

Apr 24, 2026

Richard Dallast Heimberger II, 56, known lovingly to family and friends as Rich or Richie, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio.

Richie was a dedicated softball player, an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and a social man with many friends and lots of words. He loved playing cards, riding his motorcycle,...

William P. "Andy" Andrews

William P. "Andy" Andrews

Apr 19, 2026

William P. “Andy” Andrews, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born to the late William and Sarah Andrews on April 11, 1929.

Andy worked for over 40 years at Diamond Power retiring as a manager of export sales. He enjoyed OSU sports and the Boston Red Socks.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded...

Tammy K. Underwood

Tammy K. Underwood

Apr 16, 2026

Baltimore - Tammy Kay (Walker) Underwood, 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Baltimore surrounded by family.

Tammy was born in Indianapolis, IN October 14, 1957. She later moved to Groveport, OH and graduated from Groveport Madison High School, class of 1975. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Tammy loved to swim, camp, and take trips to the ocean.

Tammy...

Rodger D. Dearth

Rodger D. Dearth

Apr 15, 2026

Rodger D. Dearth, 76, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Buckeye Care and Rehab surrounded by his family.

Rodger was born on July 8, 1949 in McArther, OH to the late Olan O. and Mary K. (Graves) Dearth.

He is survived by his daughter Erica (Gary) Griffith; brother David (Kathy) Dearth; grandchildren Alyssa Griffith, Landon Griffith, Jayven Griffith, Raylynn Griffith, and...

Jeanne Elizabeth Sanders

Jeanne Elizabeth Sanders

Apr 12, 2026

Jeanne Elizabeth Sanders 73 of Thornville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in South Dakota on July 2, 1952 to the late George and Jean Maxwell.

She loved animals of all kinds and enjoyed watching TV.

Jeanne is survived by her children John Maxwell, Michelle L. (Carl) Schmus, and Charissa (Joseph Scott-Ousley) Ousley-Scott;...

Beverly Ann (Behrens) Hietikko

Beverly Ann (Behrens) Hietikko

Apr 11, 2026

Lancaster—Beverly Ann Hietikko, 90, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after a long illness. Beverly was a follower of Christ, and as her grandson Colin described her, “She didn’t just say she believed—she lived like it was real. Every single day.” Beverly lived her faith in Jesus through her roles as wife, mother, and grandmother...

Curtis S. Fier, Sr.

Curtis S. Fier, Sr.

Apr 10, 2026

Curtis S. Fier, Sr. 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to the late James R. and Martha Fier.

He worked as a window installer for residential homes for Malta Man Co. Curtis enjoyed his woodworking and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle....

Gregory Lynn Gossett

Gregory Lynn Gossett

Apr 9, 2026

Gregory Lynn Gossett, 71, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away with his wife and sons by his side on April 9, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1954, the second son of Robert Loyal Gossett and Nancy Jean Gossett (Upp). Greg was a member of and baptized at First English Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Gossett (Ball);...

Mary L. Garrison

Mary L. Garrison

Apr 7, 2026

Mary L. (Earle) Garrison, born January 23, 1933 in Glendale, West Virginia, passed away on April 7, 2026.

She is survived by her children: Dr. Robert (Katherine) Garrison Jr., Sherri (Dennis) Agosta, and Polly (John) Russell; grandchildren Brian (Stacie) Agosta, Amy (Brad) Case, Ashley (Adam) Bush, Shawn Garrison, and Sarah Garrison; and great-grandchildren Carter and Owen Agosta, Vincent, Camryn and Vera...

Nancy Fleming

Nancy Fleming

Apr 6, 2026

Nancy Temple Fleming passed away on April 6, 2026, at The Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born in Lancaster on January 23, 1949, to the late Glenn and Erna (Harwig) Temple. Nancy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1967.

Nancy devoted her life to her family as a stay-at-home mom. She worked a variety of jobs, most recently as a...

Lillian Snow "Grandma Lil"

Lillian Snow "Grandma Lil"

Apr 6, 2026

Lillian Snow “Grandma Lil”, 95, went home to the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Lillian was born December 17, 1930 in Birmingham, AL to the late Clarence and Talitha Kelley. She enjoyed working in her garden, and caring for plants. Lillian was also fond of sewing. Above all else, family was very important to Lillian. She loved spending time with...

Darrell L. Perry

Darrell L. Perry

Apr 4, 2026

Darrell Lynn Perry, 69, of Lancaster, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Darrell was born June 22, 1956, in Holden, WV to the late Virgil Perry Sr. and Madge Mae Marcum.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Dean Perry; stepdaughter, Jeanetta Mae Phillips; mother-in-law, Melba Mae Knapp (Hawkins); father-in-law, Bobbygene Lanning; son-in-law, Darrell...

Paula S. Boetcher

Paula S. Boetcher

Apr 4, 2026

Paula S. Boetcher, 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 4, 2026. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 29, 1956 to Charles E. and Mona Jean Boetcher.

She was a sales associate for K-mart with over 20 years of service and later retired from the Gap Distribution Center. Paula was a member of the...

Larry L. Sinift

Larry L. Sinift

Mar 31, 2026

Larry L. Sinift, 78, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 31, 2026. He was born to the late Edward and Kathryn Sinift on March 15, 1948 in Logan, OH.

Larry was a servant of the Lord and enjoyed volunteering at his church. His love of hotrods was only surpassed by the love he had for his wife...

William D. "Stoney" Stonebrook

William D. "Stoney" Stonebrook

Mar 31, 2026

Lancaster - William D. “Stoney” Stonebrook, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Pickering House Hospice after having a very difficult time with various illnesses. His loving wife of 56 years, Rebecca Lynne, stayed by his side.

Stoney was born August 4, 1945 to the late Dale and Mary Stonebrook. He was a...