Local Ohio Obituaries
Joan Baker
Feb 27, 2026
Joan (Shonting) Baker passed away on February 27, 2026 surrounded by her family at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on September 1, 1938 to John Neil and Ruth (Kneller) Shonting. She graduated from Lancaster High School Class of 1956.
She was retired from food service in the Lancaster City School District with over 25 years of service....
Lindsey Star Meadows
Feb 26, 2026
With profound grief and sadness, the family of Lindsey Star (Norris) Meadows wishes to announce her passing on February 26, 2026. It cannot be expressed the amount of bravery and courage that Lindsey exhibited through numerous surgeries beginning on January 3. She was our hero and will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and anyone whose life that she...
R. Steve Hayden
Feb 20, 2026
Ray Steven “Steve” Hayden, 69, of Lancaster, passed away at LanFair Nursing Home on Friday, February 20, 2026, with loved ones by his side. He was born on August 3, 1956, to the late Ray Edwin Hayden and Josephine Muck.
Steve enjoyed taking care of his cats, completing scratch-off tickets, and riding his electric bike. He lived with his mom, Josephine,...
Melissa Lynn Bailey
Feb 19, 2026
Melissa (Mo, Lissy, Mel, Momma B) was born January 12, 1958 in Logan,OH to Harold and Arlene Bailey. She went to Indiana University (76-80) like her siblings and became a teacher. Watching the Indiana Hoosiers become National Champions was a highlight of her fandom (75-76 undefeated basketball season & 80-81 NCAA Basketball Champs rank as well). She loved sports, along...
Kenneth "Kenny" F. Johnson
Feb 19, 2026
Kenneth ‘Kenny” F. Johnson, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Fairfield Medical Center.
He was a retired tow motor operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Warehouse with 46 years of service. Kenneth was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Lancaster.
He is survived by his son...
Kathleen "Kathy" Dennison
Feb 18, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Dennison, 73, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 18, 2026. She was born November 24, 1952 to Dorothy L. and Carl H. Wise.
Kathy’s employment history included work at the Advertiser and the Kirk Reed Insurance Agency. She is best known for her work with Fairfield County Developmental Disabilities as a job developer...
Robert L. Birchfield
Feb 18, 2026
Robert Lee Birchfield, 88 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning with his wife and three daughters by his side. Bob was known to be a fighter and he beat cancer for 23 years. He will be forever loved and remembered for his quick humor, his signature phrases, his love for his family and his endless quest for good stuff...
Diane Sue Martin
Feb 17, 2026
Diane Sue Martin, 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was in retail sales but really enjoyed helping teaching children that had special needs. Sue was an artist and enjoyed oil painting, going to the casino, cooking, baking and spending time with her feline companion, Zippy.
She is survived by her...
Scott Blankenbuehler
Feb 16, 2026
Scott Blankenbuehler, 76 of Millersport, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home.
He proudly served his country by being in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
He was a retired Diebold technician. Scott enjoyed sailing on Coldwater Lake in Coldwater, Michigan. He had several past time hobbies including rebuilding computers, clock work, and doing restoration work on furniture and cars.
He is survived by his wife...
Wayne Charles Johnston
Feb 14, 2026
Wayne Charles Johnston, age 85, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born in Berne Township, Fairfield County, Ohio on October 12, 1940 to the late Jesse C. and Jennie G. (Jourdan) Johnston. Wayne was a 1958 graduate of Lancaster High School. He retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with over 31 of service.
Wayne enjoyed time...
Gary Lee Dille
Feb 12, 2026
Gary Lee Dille, 78, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio with his family by his side.
Gary was born December 31, 1947 to the late Russell and Jeannette (Webb) Dille in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1966.
Gary and his wife Barbara were once members of...
Cheryl Ann Marcum
Feb 12, 2026
Cheryl Anne (Decker) Marcum, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. She was born on January 15, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, and spent most of her life in Baltimore, Ohio, where she built a life centered on love, family, and kindness.
Cheryl was the definition of a nurturer. Being a mother and grandmother was the greatest joy of her life,...
Donna Jean (Hines) Adams
Feb 11, 2026
Donna Jean (Hines) Adams was born January 26, 1957, to Mary Lou Flack Hines and Harland Wendell Hines, in Ashtabula, OH. She was their second of seven children. She died February 11, 2026, in Pickerington, OH, surrounded by family and close friends gathering near her bedside in worship as she walked through Heaven’s Gates.Donna met Michael S. Adams at the...
Aaron A Farmer
Feb 4, 2026
Aaron A Farmer, 62, of Naples, FL, passed away in Naples, FL on February 4, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1963, to the late Donald E, and S. Eileen (Bussert) Farmer, of Amanda OH. Aaron was an "all American" farm boy, who stood for core American values of hard work, perseverance, and ingenuity. Aaron was a humble man,...
Guy Eugene Fridley
Feb 4, 2026
Guy Eugene Fridley passed away 02/04/26 at the age of 78.
Just out of high school, Guy was drafted into the Marines and fought in the Vietnam War. He retired from Unisys Corporation after many years of employment as a field engineer.
Guy is survived by his two children Charles Craycraft & Cindy Beyer & his brother Roger Fridley.
Guy has enjoyed spending...
Billy Joe Thompson
Feb 3, 2026
Billy Joe Thompson, age 79, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at The Springs at Wyandot Trails on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Billy was born to the late Emmitt and Edna Thompson in McArthur, Ohio on May 23, 1946. He worked as a jack of all trades. From owning a furniture store called Buckeye Bills to working a few jobs at...
Diana Carol Swinehart
Feb 2, 2026
Diana Carol Swinehart 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, a dedicated mother, pioneering businesswoman, and beloved "GG," passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at her residence, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, and family.
She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on September 1, 1943 to the late Francis “Frank” Aloysius and Marian E. Emmert. She was a member of the...
Beverly Brooke England
Feb 1, 2026
Beverly Brooke England 98 of Woodlands, Texas formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Magnolia, Texas. She was born on May 31, 1927 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Don W. and Helen L. Brooke. A private burial will be held in Hampson Cemetery, Pleasantville, Ohio.
Ralph H. Ety
Jan 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of a True Steward of the Land Remembering a Life Rooted in Family, Honor, and Hard Work
Ralph H. “Speedy” Ety, 81, of Carroll, passed away on January 31, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, on April 22, 1944, to the late Charles and Edith (Giesy) Ety. Ralph was a proud graduate of...
June Marie Thomas
Jan 30, 2026
June Marie Thomas of Baltimore, Ohio peacefully passed from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born January 7, 1945 to the late Dolores and Karl Dennis in Lancaster, Ohio.
June married Greg Thomas on May 28, 1966 in Lancaster. Soon after they planted the...
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