Local Ohio Obituaries
Ben Norman "Benny" Catlett Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Ben Norman “Benny” Catlett Jr., 77, passed away at home on December 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 3, 1946 in Knoxville, TN to the late Ben Catlett and Katherin Harper.
Benny grew up in Tennessee along with his brother, sister, and parents. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army, serving...
Janice L. Lanning
Dec 7, 2023
Janice Loree Lanning, 85, passed away at Main Street Terrace on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born April 18, 1938 to John and Alberta Conkey in Lancaster, Ohio.
She enjoyed puzzle books and was known as a very spunky person. She was a devoted Christian and attended Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Janice is survived by her children, Steve...
Betty J. Claffey
Dec 7, 2023
Betty Jean Claffey, 81, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Pickering House. She was born on March 6, 1942, in Dwight, Virginia to the late Holland and Lillie (Keene) Fuller.
She loved time with her family. Betty enjoyed scrapbooking, and playing Bingo with her Bickford friends. She was an amazing cook, baker, and cake decorator.
Betty...
Grace E. Young
Dec 6, 2023
Grace Ellen (Marshall) Young, 92, passed peacefully asleep at Pickering House Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Grace was raised on the vast Marshall family truck farm in Findley, Ohio. At 15, she came to Amanda to work for her brother-in-law, Dr. Frances C. "Doc" Ayers at his thriving small town and country practice, during which she graduated Amanda Clearcreek H.S. and...
Ralph E. Willey
Dec 5, 2023
Ralph E. Willey, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on December 5, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Herman and Elsie Willey on February 7, 1953 in Lancaster.
He is survived by his sons, Jeremy (Noelle) Willey and Justin Willey; grandchildren, Ayden, Ryan and Grace Ann Willey; siblings, Phyllis (Richard) Robitzer; and close friend, Carl Stoneburner.
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Charles Robert Wagner
Dec 4, 2023
Charles Robert Wagner 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at Fairfield Medical Center River Valley Campus on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on December 14, 1930 to the late Walter and Viola Wagner.
He served his country by being in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Charles then went onto graduate from...
Betty J. James
Dec 4, 2023
Betty J. James, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 4th, 2023 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on July 2nd,1923 in Carroll, Ohio to her loving parents, Robert L. and Ina Ruth Sherrick. Betty had an incredible life filled with love, achievements, and cherished memories that will forever be treasured.Betty spent a fulfilling career of...
Stephen T. Muetzel
Dec 1, 2023
Stephen Thomas Muetzel, 41, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of December 1, 2023, in Columbus.
Stephen was born on February 23, 1982 to his loving parents, Tom and Teresa Muetzel. He was a 2001 graduate of Fisher Catholic High School and attended Ohio University, where he was a member of Theta Chi and the Alumni chair...
Mio Sugimoto
Dec 1, 2023
With Jesus in his heart, Miomaru “Mio” Sugimoto passed away on December 1, 2023, at the incredible age of 100, at Altercare in Thornville, OH.
Born in California, he helped raise his 8 siblings. After Pearl Harbor, he and his family were relocated to an internment camp in Arkansas. Then, he served in the US Army during WWII. Mio...
James F. Simon, Jr.
Nov 30, 2023
James F. Simon Jr., 92, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on November 30, 2023 at the Fairhope Hospice Pickering House.
James was born in Bayonne, NJ to Margaret M. Simon (Sullivan) and James F. Simon Sr. on April 23, 1931. He was a graduate of Bayonne High School in 1949 and Rutgers University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science...
Randy Lee Evans
Nov 29, 2023
Randy Lee Evans, 66, passed away on November 29, 2023. He was born to the late Othel and Freda Evans on June 10, 1957 in Chillicothe, OH.
Randy was a registered nurse who worked for many years at Fairfield Medical Center. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially to fish and hunt. He, along with his wife, adored their four legged baby,...
Cynthia L. Meachem
Nov 24, 2023
Cynthia Lea Meachem, 54, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born February 5, 1969 to Robert and Judith Meachem.
Before her illness, Cynthia worked as a home health aide for Interim Health. She loved being outdoors. Some of her favorite hobbies included fishing, mushroom hunting, going on boat rides, and...
Theron "Keith" Repp
Nov 21, 2023
Lancaster - Theron “Keith” Repp, 87, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Pickering House.
We lost a father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and a friend to many. However, heaven gained a devoted Christian. Keith was a 1954 graduate of Hilliard High School, and attended Ohio University. He joined the Ohio National Guard as a photographer and later earned his...
Barbara A. Carruthers
Nov 20, 2023
Barbara A. Carruthers, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, at Cranberry Park in Canal Winchester. Born on April 15, 1931, Barbara led a remarkable life filled with love, joy, and cherished memories.Barbara dedicated many years of her career to South Central Power as an office administrator. Her strong work ethic and...
Johannes A. Faber
Nov 19, 2023
Johannes A. Faber, 89 of Baltimore Ohio, passed away November 19, 2023 at Fairhope Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born to Josef and Johanna Faber on June 13, 1934 in Duisburg Hamborn, Germany.
He was an United States Army Veteran and served during the Korean War.
Johannes is survived by his loving wife, 2 nieces and a...
Robert E. "Bob" Loy
Nov 18, 2023
Robert E. “Bob” Loy, 90, of Amanda, passed away on November 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Jennings and Mary Opal Loy on July 21, 1933 in Lancaster, OH.
Bob was a proud member of the United States Army. He drove for many years for the Coca Cola Company, and...
Tammy L. Davis
Nov 17, 2023
Tammy L. Davis, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 17, 2023 at the FairHoPe Hospice Pickering House. She was born to the late Theodore and Joan Lee on July 17, 1955 in Columbus, OH.
Tammy married the love of her life, Robert, on May 27, 1978. Together they coached youth soccer, expanding the program for the...
Lee C. Davidson, III
Nov 16, 2023
Mr. Lee C. Davidson, III resided in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a member of New Life Christian. He was a United States Veteran. He went to Daily, Dolan, Beecher High and graduated from Northern High School. Lee played basketball, Lee worked various jobs in retail, volunteered at his church and loved the Lord.
Mr. Lee C. Davidson leaves to cherish...
Edward D Manbevers
Nov 13, 2023
Edward D. Manbevers, a beloved member of the community of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on June 13, 1941, in Cleveland to the late Donald and Margaret Sowers Manbevers. Throughout his life, Edward made an indelible impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him.Edward dedicated his career...
Nelson "Bud" Allison
Nov 12, 2023
Nelson “Bud” Allison, 71, of Millersport, passed away at his residence on November 12, 2023. He was born to the late Nelson and Mary Allison on October 16, 1952 in Columbus, OH.
Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking, and was a proud father and papaw.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sally Allison; daughters, Alyssa (Joe)...
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