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William "Bill" Carpenter

William "Bill" Carpenter

May 1, 2024

William H. Carpenter, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1948, to the late William V. and Mary (Widener) Carpenter.William was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster High School. He went on to continue his education at Ohio University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering...

Kay F. Ayers-Lenschow

Kay F. Ayers-Lenschow

Dec 20, 2023

“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance”

Kay was born to Frank & Kathleen Ayers in August 1941.  She was welcomed home by her sister Susan and her brothers Tom, Raymond, Jerry and was there to welcome home her additional brothers Frank Jr, Verne, and Mike.  

Kay graduated from Liberty Union High School as a member of the Class of 1959....

Julie A. Dickson

Julie A. Dickson

Apr 28, 2024

Julie A. Dickson, 62, passed away on Sunday, April 28. 2024. She was born to Robert and Betty (Daubenmire) Dickson on October 19, 1961 in Lancaster, Ohio.

Julie was a member of Faith Memorial Church and loved going to church. She had a pet bird whom she loved dearly. Julie was a talker and was always calling friends or family even...

Robert E. Miller

Robert E. Miller

Apr 25, 2024

Robert E. Miller, of Lancaster, passed away on April 25, 2024. He was born to the late Eldo and Pauline Miller in Amanda, OH on May 3, 1930. 

Robert graduated with the Liberty Union class of 1948. He was a proud member of the United States Army and Korean War Veteran. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Center, a 70...

John E. Boice

John E. Boice

Apr 24, 2024

John E. Boice 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Primrose Memory Care. He was born on September 3, 1937 to the late James and Fern Boice in Lancaster, Ohio.  

John was a retired cost accountant for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with many years of service.  He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. John loved to...

Nancy E. Buehler

Nancy E. Buehler

Apr 23, 2024

Nancy E. Buehler, aged 93, of Ohio Living Westminster Thurber in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2024. Nancy was a retired individual and a devoted member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.Throughout her life, Nancy was a beacon of love and resilience, navigating the joys and challenges with unwavering grace. She was preceded in death by her three beloved...

Jinx A. Jadwin

Jinx A. Jadwin

Apr 22, 2024

Jinx Jadwin, 72, passed away April 22,2024, at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio.  Jinx was born in Lancaster Ohio on July 18, 1951. She was met in heaven by friends and family including her 1st husband William Fleischer, her parents Elizabeth & George Boerstler, and her grandsons Dillon Fleischer and Jaxon Fleischer.Jinx is survived by her  children Travis (Kim)...

Alan Kent Mowery

Alan Kent Mowery

Apr 21, 2024

Alan “Wimp” Kent Mowery, 74, of Somerset, Ohio passed on Sunday, April 21, 2024.Alan was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Wendell “Wimp” Freeman Mowery and Joann Mowery in 1949. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1967. Alan then served his country in the U.S. Navy until 1970. A true patriot, Alan was a member of the FOE Lancaster Eagles...

JoAnn Randolph

JoAnn Randolph

Apr 20, 2024

JoAnn Randolph (nee Hart) passed away on Sat, Apr 20 at Fairhope Hospice. She was born June 21, 1936 in Lancaster, OH to Chester Eaton and Gertrude Malissa (Kline) Hart.

JoAnn attended North Elementary School and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1954. She went on to graduate from Lancaster Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. She worked as a Registered...

Cheri Rae Stiverson (Keeton)

Cheri Rae Stiverson (Keeton)

Apr 19, 2024

Cheri Rae Stiverson (Keeton), 65, passed away comfortably on April 19, 2024.

Cheri believed in God, family and love. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. She also enjoyed classic TV, yard sales, flea markets, and going out to eat with family. 

She is survived by her daughter, Courtney (DJ) Brown of Rushville, OH; granddaughters, Cenlee and Jo; sister,...

Janet L. Montgomery-Queen

Janet L. Montgomery-Queen

Apr 19, 2024

Janet L. Montgomery-Queen, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Fairhope Hospice Pickering House.



Janet was born October 10, 1933, to the late Walter and Hazel (Dusenbery) McKinney. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1951. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and sang in the choir for many years. Janet loved her...

Deborah L. Paskins

Deborah L. Paskins

Apr 19, 2024

Deborah L. Paskins, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born in Newark, OH to the late Stanley Paskins Sr., and Joan Crothers on October 18, 1954.

Deborah enjoyed her crime and paranormal shows and loved the Michigan Wolverines. 

She is survived by her children, Brian Hill and Stacy Brentlinger; grandchildren, Tia (Tyler) Parker and Hayden (Ashley Turben)...

Shirley A. Brogan

Shirley A. Brogan

Apr 18, 2024

Shirley Ann Brogan, 87 of Pickerington, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Violet Springs Health Campus, Pickerington, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio on December 9, 1936, to the late Michael and Concetta (Connie) Santora. She was a 1954 graduate of Timken High School, Canton, Ohio. She was a former realtor in Canton, and once relocated to Columbus,...

Tom Dupler

Tom Dupler

Apr 17, 2024

Tom Dupler 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on June 8, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Leland and Anna Dupler. He was a graduate of Berne Union High School, graduate of Ohio University and later received his Master’s Degree from The Ohio State University.

Tom retired from the...

Jerry D. Miller

Jerry D. Miller

Apr 16, 2024

Lancaster - Jerry D. Miller, 61, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center. Jerry is survived by his children Eric (Brenda) Schmidt, Heidi (Terry Swinehart) Joiner, and Heather (Scott) Emmert; grandchildren Stacey (Jamie) Whitehead, Amanda (Kenny) Wells, Julien (Kelsey) Lewis, Jennifer (Kam) Curtis, Michelle (Troy) McClung, Erika (Jeremi) Hedges, John Comer, Mikayla Moss, Shane (Kristin) Emmert, Skylar (Rylan) Heischman,...

William H. Snair

William H. Snair

Apr 14, 2024

William “Bill” H. Snair 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in Canton, Ohio on February 29, 1948 to the late Gilmore and Frances Snair.

Bill was a retired long distance telephone operator for Ohio Bell and later AT&T.  He was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Groveport where...

Robert "Bob" L. Seimer

Robert "Bob" L. Seimer

Apr 8, 2024

Lancaster - Robert “Bob” L. Seimer, age 76, passed Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Bob was co-owner of Seimer Oil and Gas. He graduated from Lancaster High School, class of 1965. He enjoyed farming, fish tanks, and tow trucks. Bob served 2 years in the Army as an MP from 1966-1968.Bob is survived by his wife...

Ivan E. Arnold

Ivan E. Arnold

Apr 7, 2024

Ivan E. Arnold, 84, of Athens, Ohio passed away on, April 7, 2024. He was born in Logan, Ohio on October 29, 1939, to Lewis and Audrey Arnold. He served in the US Army, was a retired employee of the Kroger Company, and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lancaster.Ivan is survived by his daughter, Carie Beckett of Vancouver,...

Etna Faye Puryear

Etna Faye Puryear

Apr 6, 2024

Etna Puryear Saunders Puryear, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed unexpectedly on April 6, 2024, at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1955, in Newark, OH.Etna's vibrant spirit and love for life touched everyone around her. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and friends, as well as her passion...

Paul E. Siemer

Paul E. Siemer

Apr 6, 2024

Paul E. Siemer, a beloved Director of Construction at Coaxial Cable who started off as a Lineman, then retired and started P and D Right of Way Service, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Baltimore, Ohio. Paul was born on January 23, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio to his late parents, Walter and Rita Siemer. Alongside his late brother Larry...

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