Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 7, 2018

Donald Lee Bowers Jr., 77, of Baltimore, passed away on June 7, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 23, 1940 to the late Avonell and Donald Lee Bowers Sr. in Lancaster.

Don was a retiree of Abbot Laboratories. He was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church, and a member of...

Jun 6, 2018

Ruth Lovejoy, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on June 6, 2018. She was born in Kistler, WV to the late Orville and Elma Burton on September 13, 1933.

Ruth had many passions in life; two being the beach, and her flower beds which would always contain many beautiful roses. Her family was her life, and...

Jun 1, 2018

Carol M. Graves, age 83, of Amanda, died June 1st, 2018 at OSU Medical Center. She was born on Dec. 26th, 1934 to the late John and Hazel Tennihill in Columbus. She was a secretary for Nationwide Insurance and a devoted mother. She enjoyed watching SBN shows and was always there for her family. Carol will be greatly missed....

Jun 1, 2018

Jacqueline “Granny” Holbrook, 85, of Baltimore, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Jackie was born February 24, 1933, in Millersport, the oldest of 11 children, to the late Edward and Lucy (Crist) Gill. Jackie was a proud graduate of Moxahala Schools in Perry County. She was a 1954 graduate of the Grant Hospital School...

May 29, 2018

Kenneth E. Hunt, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 29, 2018.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sarah Hunt; daughters, Anna Hunt-Pulver, Gena (Mike) Callentine, Lisa Clarkson, and Paula (Buzz) DeLong; grandchildren, Rocky (Jennifer) Kern, Amanda (Billy) Kern, Zach (Tabby) Callentine, Nikki Callentine, Sean (Crystal) Hunt, Virginia Hunt,...

May 29, 2018

George “Darb” Hewitt, age 60 of Columbus, died May 29th, 2016 at OSU Medical Center. He was born on August 5th, 1957 in Lancaster. He was currently working at S&G Manufacturing where he enjoyed his job of making cabinets. Darb was an avid fisherman who enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He also loved spending time with his family and friends...

May 29, 2018

Caleb Allen Sims

April 29, 2013 - May 29, 2018

Caleb Allen Sims, five years old, of Lancaster, passed away at Children’s Hospital on May 29th, 2018. He was born on April 29th 2013 to his loving parents, Randall and Melissa Sims. Caleb was an amazing boy, who loved his family and friends and always...

May 28, 2018

Michael J. Azbell, age 64 of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord on May 28th, 2018 at the OSU James Cancer Center. He was born on March 28th, 1954 in Lima, Maine. He was a 1972 Lancaster High School grad. He is a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church, and Mike retired from the United States Postal...

May 27, 2018

Herman Leon Sharp, Sr., 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Herman served in the U.S. Air Force, 26th Air Refueling Squadron, as an aircraft engine mechanic during the Korean War. Herman loved going to yard sales, garage sales, and flea markets in search of antiques and other great finds. He was...

May 26, 2018

Marilyn J. Daubenmire, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was a member of the Dumontville United Methodist Church and she retired from the Bremen Bank. Marilyn was a loving and caring person. She was also a great cook, know for her chocolate chip cookies. Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Jane (Charles) Schooley, Deborah Julian,...

May 25, 2018

Elder Paul Jones 84 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Grant Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1933 in McDowell, Kentucky to the late Ira Lee and Fannie Jones.

Paul was a Primitive Baptist Pastor for 60 years. He traveled to churches all around the United States during that time....

May 25, 2018

Garland R. Sheline, Jr., 68, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018. He was born July 25, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Cora and Garland Sheline, Sr. Garland retired after 25 years of combined military service. While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he completed 2 tours during the Vietnam War and was awarded 5 Purple...

May 25, 2018

Lila Jean Miller, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018. She was a member of New Connections Worship Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She retired from Dublin Public Schools. Lila is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sherry Miller; grandchildren, Bryan (Abby) Miller, Christopher Miller, and Ashley Miller; and great...

May 23, 2018

Rita Joan Sater, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away on May 23rd, 2018 at Crestview Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Lancaster on Dec. 29, 1932 to the late George and Eva Thomas Marshall. She was a Pleasantville High School 1950 graduate. She was a member of the 6th Ave. United Methodist Church. She owned and operated Sater...

May 23, 2018

Samuel L. Schilling, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence in Thurston. He was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Preston and Anna Schilling.

Samuel is survived by his son, Mike (Kim) Schilling; daughter, Cindi (Richard) Melvin; grandchildren, Jessica Melvin, Allyson Melvin, and Zachary Melvin; brothers, Bob Schilling, and Dave Schilling; sister, Mary Schilling; and...

May 21, 2018

Marjorie T. Ety 94 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1923 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Clarence and Louella Leavitt Tipple. She was a Lancaster High School Graduate Class of 1941 and worked for Sears.

Marjorie was a member of Shalom United Methodist...

May 20, 2018

Sue McMillen 74 of Columbus, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She was born on June 4, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George W. and Irene H. McMillen. Sue was a retired from Diamond Innovation in administration with over 35 years of service. She...

May 17, 2018

Chad Hanna 40 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Grant Medical Center. He was a carpet installer for various carpet stores.

Chad is survived by his mother and step-father, Yolanda and Rockey Spires, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Chris (Ashley) Hanna of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; step-brother, Rockey (Katie) Spires, Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio;...

May 17, 2018

Esther Genevieve Mauler died at the Pickering House in the early morning of May 17, 2018. Born on December 9, 1928, in Lancaster, Ohio, Esther was the daughter of Tena and Olen Lama; the wife of Earse Mauler, Jr.; the mother of Anita (Hussein) Albaghli and Joyce (John) Michael; and the grandmother of Walker Albaghli. Other cherished family members include...

May 16, 2018

Harold R. Davis, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1926, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Fred and Minnie Davis. Harold retired from North American Aviation / Rockwell International. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a past commander and a very...