Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 25, 2025

John “Johnny” Richard Varney 48 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1976 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Richard and Brenda Varney. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1994. He was a starter in high school football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to be named the...

Feb 19, 2025

  The Rev. Carroll Clifford Meyer, a retired Presbyterian minister, died suddenly on Feb. 19, 2025, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on Oct. 30, 1944, to Ethel “Pinkie” Coulter and Charles Herman Meyer in Toronto, Ohio, the seventh of eight children. His childhood was spent wandering the woods, plotting with his brothers, helping his father at the sawmill behind...

Mar 3, 2025

On Monday, March 3, 2025, J. David Johns, loving husband and father of two sons, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83. David was born on October 7, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Harry and Margaret (Gray) Johns, and he graduated from Steubenville High School. On July 24, 1965, he married Isabelle L. Fages. Together, they...

Mar 6, 2025

Joni Brink, age 66, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Born on August 7, 1958, in Lancaster, Ohio, she was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1976. Joni dedicated her life to serving others, first as a devoted caregiver to special needs children, and...

Mar 6, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Joseph Mathias Jr. 58 years old, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.

Joseph was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend whose heart was always open to anyone in need. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life — casting a line while fishing, the freedom of...

Feb 28, 2025

Larry Forest Noland 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Pickering House. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Forest and Luta Noland.

He served in the US Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis and went on to retire from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp as a mechanic with...

Feb 27, 2025

John L. Anderson, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at the Fairhope Hospice Pickering House on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born to the late John E. and Elsie (Brown) Anderson on Friday, January 18, 1946.

John served in the United States Army as Military Police. His favorite activity was sitting on his front porch, smoking a pipe, and watching...

Feb 27, 2025

Ray Barte, 95, of Baltimore, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born to the late Clarence and Flora (Courts) Barte on Tuesday, March 5, 1929.

Ray was a Marine Corps Veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was promoted to SGT on November 28, 1949. Ray was always on the go, whether that be...

Feb 26, 2025

Trudy G. Keck, age 85, a luminous spirit and beloved educator, gracefully departed this world on February 26, 2025, leaving a legacy woven with love, kindness, and determination. Born on December 16, 1939, she spent her life illuminating the paths of young minds as an elementary school teacher in the Berne Union School District. With an unwavering commitment to her...

Feb 25, 2025

Jeff Chapman 70 of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 29, 1954 to the late Walter and Eileen Chapman. Jeff was a retired engineer from Showa in Mt. Sterling, Ohio with 20 years of service.

He had many hobbies but some of them were target shooting and working in his...

Feb 24, 2025

Ed Ristau, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on February 24, 2025 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born to the late Edward and Sophie Ristau on June 6, 1943 in Beaver Falls, PA.

Ed volunteered as an EMT and firefighter for Bloom Township for over 12 years. He loved to tinker with electronics, being a jack of all trades, and master...

Feb 23, 2025

Paul Eugene Langley Jr., a beloved soul who walked this earth with kindness and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at Arbors at Carroll Nursing Home. Born on October 4, 1951, in Lancaster to the late Paul and May Elizabeth Holiday Langley. Paul was a steadfast presence in his community and a cherished member of his church...

Feb 23, 2025

Sharon E. (Hansley) Willis, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born to the late Kenneth Edward Sr. and Ruby Mae (Stebelton) Hansley on Friday, May 27, 1948.

Sharon loved art, gardening, and writing poetry. She was married to Tom for 42 years. They loved camping, cards, dancing, and hosting holiday dinners. They also...

Feb 20, 2025

John Edward Bauer 86 of Sugar Grove, Ohio, went to be with his beloved wife, JoAnne on Thursday, February 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 15, 1938 to the late Clarence E. and Marie A. Bauer.

John was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1956 and then served in the US Army where...

Feb 19, 2025

Rocky Valentine Kern Jr., 45, of Lancaster, peacefully passed away far too soon on February 19, 2025 with his wife, kids, and family by his side.

Rocky loved his family unconditionally along with his love for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a jokester who loved to fish and sing karaoke. 

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Kern; daughter, Alison Peters; sons,...

Feb 19, 2025

Emma “Jean” Bickel, 91, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center. 

Jean was born October 6, 1933 in Crooksville, Ohio to the late George Gail Russell and Laura Bell (Reed) Russell. 

Jean is survived by daughter Mary Ellen Morales; step-daughter Tracy (Mike) Romine-Smith; step-daughter and special friend Kim May; grandchildren Gary Smith, Jr., Brian Smith, Brandi (Devin) Kisor, Branden (Sasha)...

Feb 18, 2025

Paul Sinkovitz, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on February 18, 2025. He was born to the late Francis and Clara Sinkovitz in Alliance, OH on April 16, 1947.

Having served two tours in Viet Nam, Paul was a proud 22 year veteran of the United States Navy. He was an avid fisherman, collector of stamps and coins, and...

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald Lee Schoop 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ron was born on September 13, 1941 to the late Harold Schoop and Fern (Parkinson) Schoop.

Ron was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 1959. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force for a short time from 1960-1961.

He...

Feb 18, 2025

Judith "Judy" Beers, 74 passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. 

Judy was born on May 20, 1950. She was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High School. She retired from Anchor Hocking. 

Judy is survived by her children Marc (Shyna) Gawell and Scott (Ellie) Gawell; step-children David Beers, Randy Beers, and Stacie Nakooka; grandchildren Gregory Gawell and Genavieve (Noah) Dennison; great-grandchildren Cullen...