Local Ohio Obituaries
Charlie Marie Shaeffer
2025
Charlie Marie Shaeffer went to sleep peacefully in the arms of Jesus at 21 weeks. Her life was short with us here on earth, but she was loved the second we found out we were pregnant with her and her twin brother.
Charlie is survived by her parents, Michael and Shawnesse Shaeffer; twin brother, Brooks; brothers, Nolan and Sawyer; grandparents, Duke...
Jeff Chapman
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...
Carol J. Vanvelzor
Mar 27, 2025
Carol J. Vanvelzor 85 of Lancaster, Ohio former longtime resident of Thurston passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Pickering House. She was born on August 17, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Charles and Hazel Ruckman, Sr. Carol was a Thurston High School Graduate Class of 1957.
Carol retired from the Baltimore Paper Mill with over 44...
Minnie Mae Grile
Mar 25, 2025
Minnie Mae Grile, 103, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on March the 25th at Bickford of Lancaster with family at her bedside. She was born February 11, 1922, to the late Warren and Phobe Crist.
She was an avid fan of Ohio State Football most of her life. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her late husband, family and friends. She...
Robin L. Campbell
Mar 24, 2025
Robin L. Campbell, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was born to the late Leroy and Mabel (Bigham) Campbell in Columbus, OH on November 2, 1953.
Robin had a lively spirit and was loved by everyone at Luxe Rehab where he lived. In his youth he enjoyed fishing and camping. Lately he spent time practicing Tai Chi...
Louise E. Sheets
Mar 24, 2025
Louise E. Sheets, age 90, a cherished matriarch and devoted caregiver, peacefully departed this world on March 24, 2025, at the Willow Brook Christian Home, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering faith. Born on February 15, 1935, Louise was the embodiment of a life spent nurturing the hearts and spirits of those around her.
As a steadfast homemaker,...
Carole J. Solomon
Mar 21, 2025
CAROLE J. SOLOMON
Carole Solomon, age 78 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, March 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, William 'Bill' F. Solomon whom she was married with for 48 years Carole was a hair dresser for over 20 years. She had her own beauty shop in Pickerington, Ohio. She also worked in her husband's business and...
Brenda V. Lambert
Mar 19, 2025
Brenda V. Lambert, 62, of Bremen, OH, passed away on March 19, 2025 while surrounded by family. She was born to Mildred and the late Robert Mason on May 23, 1962 in Newark, OH.
Brenda loved the Lord and enjoyed performing ministry traveling to different churches and camps.
She is survived by her children, Jeff Graf, James (Kim) Graf, and Jennifer Graf;...
Myrl Huston
Mar 18, 2025
Myrl Huston 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Arbors of Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 20, 1932 in Cumberland, Ohio to the late Walter and Sedalia Huston.
He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. Myrl was the retired owner and operator of Myrl’s Beauty Salon and...
Debora L. Magnuson
Mar 18, 2025
Debora L. Magnuson, a devoted teaching assistant beloved for her unwavering commitment to special needs children, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at Kenton Nursing and Rehab in Kenton, Ohio, at the age of 76. Born on August 4, 1948, in the quaint town of Jefferson, Ohio, Debora’s life was one illuminated by love, warmth, and an indomitable spirit.
Throughout...
Willis F. Ball
Mar 18, 2025
Willis F. Ball, age 87, a beloved figure whose laughter and warmth touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2025, under the care of Fairhope Hospice. Born on July 12, 1937 in Newark, Ohio, Willis lived a life filled with purpose, generosity, and love.
A proud graduate of Summit High School, Class of 1955, Willis...
Chester Larry Frear
Mar 14, 2025
Chester Larry Frear passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2025, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with unwavering determination, strength, and grace—fighting with every ounce of his being.
Larry was born on October 3, 1945, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was the middle of three children to Chester Lloyd and Elfreda Timmons Frear. A...
Clyde Howard Grossarth, Jr.
Mar 13, 2025
Clyde Howard Grossarth, Jr. 86, died at his residence in Lancaster, OH on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
He was born February 25, 1939 in Bellevue, PA. Clyde was a 1957 graduate of the Avonworth High School in Ben Avon, PA. He was a three year veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd airborne division. He joined the U.S. Department of Defense where...
Janet "Jan" L. Parrish
Mar 11, 2025
Lancaster - Janet “Jan” L. Parrish, 81, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail.
Jan was born December 29, 1943 to the late George and Wilda (Rainey) Kost. She had a knack for knitting and crocheting. Jan was a part of a group called Chix with Stix, that gathered at Panera Bread to work on fiber crafts...
Juanita G. Gobel
Mar 9, 2025
Juanita G. Gobel, born on March 26, 1936, in the heart of Pickaway County, departed this life on March 9, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She graced this world for 88 vibrant years, infusing life into every room she entered with her unapologetic spirit and unwavering commitment to love.
She was a woman of profound character—a spirited soul...
Amanda Rae Farley
Mar 8, 2025
Amanda Rae Farley, 37, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born on Monday, June 8, 1987, to Rayburn Bryan Farley and Jean Carol Fields.
Amanda enjoyed making jewelry and planting different plants. She loved bright colors, especially the color purple. She enjoyed hiking, sewing, crafts, and most of all, going on adventures with her kids....
Lois E. Farris
Mar 8, 2025
Lois E. Farris, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on March 8, 2025 at the Pickering House, peacefully and surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1936 to the late Martin John and Bernice Elizabeth Korvela.
Lois was a 1954 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. She met the love of her life, Roy Farris, at the Lancaster Roller Rink...
Michael Shaeffer
Mar 8, 2025
Michael Shaeffer 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at River Valley Campus of Fairfield Medical Center following a house fire. He was born on August 17, 1968 in Canal Winchester, Ohio to the Late Juanita and Randy Lee Shaeffer.
He enjoyed fishing, listening to Metallica and being a jokester.
Michael is survived by his nieces, Brittany Shaeffer...
Juanita "Tootsie" Shaeffer
Mar 8, 2025
Juanita L. Shaeffer 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center following a house fire. She was born on March 10, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was retired from Big Lots in the finance department with over 30 years of service.
Juanita loved spending time with her great granddaughters, enjoying the outdoors and especially spring time....
Ronald A. Wilson
Mar 7, 2025
Ronald A. “Ronnie” Wilson, 93, passed away at his home in Hideaway Hills on March 7, 2025. He was born to the late Leslie and Luetta Wilson on June 3, 1931 in Rockbridge, OH.
Ronnie graduated from Berne Union, class of 1949. He was a member of the Hideaway Hills Bowling League and of Olivedale Senior Center. He worked as an...
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