Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Francis Rork, age 79 of Lancaster, passed away June 22, 2023 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Philip and Julia Tracy Rork on May 22, 1944 in the Bronx, NY.  He graduated from St. Michael's College located in Colchester, Vermont where he met the love of his life and his future wife, Frances. He...

Jun 21, 2023

Phil “Little Phil” Salva 72 of Somerset, Ohio died June 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was a longtime painter and a member of the Somerset American Legion Post and enjoyed gardening.

He was beloved by his family and friends.  Phillip is survived by his brothers Mark (Heather) Salva of Groveport, Ohio and John Salva of McCarthur,...

Jun 19, 2023

Gerald Pemberton 66 of Thornville, Ohio died Monday, June 19, 2023.  He worked for Noland Amusements.  He is survived by his  brother, Ronald Pemberton and cousins. Caring Cremation has taken place.

Jun 19, 2023

Larry Seed 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired corrections officer for the State of Ohio working out of the Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #955, enjoyed playing cards, fishing, riding his motorcycle. ...

Jun 17, 2023

G. R. “Bob” Rosier 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born on February 9, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Charles W. Rosier and Naomi (Hawkins) Davis.

Bob was a Carroll High School graduate Class of 1960 and was in the Carroll H.S. Sports Hall of...

Jun 17, 2023

Jerry Cook, 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born March 31, 1933 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Fred W. and Edna F. Cook.

He served in the US Navy Reserves and was retired from Ohio Bell as a manager with over 40 years of service....

Jun 16, 2023

James Stuart Ogilvie was born November 23rd, 1946 in Lancaster, OH and died on June 16th, 2023. Jim was the third child and was preceded in death by parents Norman J. Ogilvie, Sr. and June Clawson Ogilvie, as well as brother Bruce Ogilvie.  He is survived by his daughters, Heather Ann Ogilvie of Savannah, Georgia and Natalie Corinne Ogilvie...

Jun 16, 2023

John D. Meese, age 81, passed away June 16th at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe OH, due to sudden illness.  He was born in Troy New York to Clarence Ray Meese and Virginia Elizabeth Kelley Meese.

Survived by loving wife Jane Cannizzaro Meese, son C. Ray Meese, daughter-in-law Deborah Meese, grandson John Daniel Meese, sisters-in-law Ardis...

Jun 15, 2023

Lee P. Thomas, 92, of Sugar Grove, passed away on June 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born to the late Leonard and Aleda Thomas in Cleveland, OH on August 20, 1929.

Lee was a true community leader who was a 50 year member of the Masons, past president of the Kiwanis Club, and held various...

Jun 15, 2023

Rose M. Wolfe 71 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was a nurse for Conci in Columbus, Ohio in which she help others.  Rose enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, and going to the Amish Country.

Rose is survived by her sisters, Linda Woods...

Jun 14, 2023

William “Bill” E. Triest, Jr, 72, passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.

Bill was born on February 16. 1951 in Washington D.C, the son of the late William E. and Patricia (McKeon) Triest. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins in Biophysics. He continued his education...

Jun 12, 2023

Aaron Wade Summers 54 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was a mechanic for Bee Line Alignment with 36 years of service.

Aaron is survived by his mother, Verylene Summers of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Dusty (Toni) Summers of Malta, Ohio; niece and nephew, Siera and Zack along...

Jun 11, 2023

Lancaster - John Allan Gamble, 67, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

John worked as an engineer in the glass industry for over 43 years between Anchor Hocking and Lancaster Glass. He loved the Browns and Buckeyes. He valued his friends, and was well liked and loved by all who had the good fortune...

Jun 10, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Snyder 57 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. She left a legacy of Love, Joy and Laughter.

She is survived by her husband, Scott A. Snyder; children, Benjamin J. Snyder and Jessika A. Snyder and brother, Charlie Schultz.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...

Jun 8, 2023

Joan E. (Howdyshell) Underwood 60 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.  She was born to William Junior and Barb Howdyshell on January 7, 1963 in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was working as a cataloguing and acquisition supervisor for the Pickerington Public Library with 26 years of service.

Jun 6, 2023

Mr. Brian Jeffrey Hansel, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Brian was born in Lancaster, OH on December 5, 1959. He had a strong faith in God and church, as a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Rural Hall. Brian served as a Sunday School Teacher and...

Jun 5, 2023

Betty Marie (Azbell) Lehman passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Betty was born on September 6, 1936 to the late Clarence and Helena (Dugan) Azbell.  She attended West Elementary School and Lancaster High School, Graduating with the Class of 1954.

She was a member of Campfire Girls, Horizon Club...

Jun 5, 2023

Thomas Greg Thompson 71 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at his residence.  He was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Violet Thompson; son, Eric Thompson; daughter, Erin Miller; grandson, James Miller all of Pleasantville, Ohio; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jessie (Stephen McClaskey, Brenda Grubb, Angie Brown,...

Jun 4, 2023

Francis E. Archer, age 81, formerly of Somerset, died peacefully at his residence in Lancaster on June 4th, 2023. He was born to the late Hugh Hunt and Nellie Hunt Archer on July 21st 1941, in Kingston, Ohio. Francis served four years as a US Marine. He retired from Continental Midland where he was a Machinist. Francis's amazing personality...

Jun 3, 2023

Janet Louise Upp, 86 passed peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Arbors at Carroll.  She is now reunited with her husband of 64 years, Rodger Lee Upp who passed last July.  Janet is survived by daughters Delana (Donald) Vanover of Circleville; Lisa (Jon) Ankrom of Worthington, and Molly Clark and Dave Wright of Beavercreek.  Janet...