Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 2, 2023

Kathleen Faye (Darfus) Wilson 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was born on July 10, 1932 in Logan, Ohio to the late John and Clara Kitchen Darfus. She was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1950. Kathleen was a retired property manager for Gorsuch Inc. and later worked...

Jun 1, 2023

Lancaster - Keith A. Arledge, 50, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, June 1, 2023.

He is survived by his children Andrew and Carlee Arledge; their mother Tracy Arledge; his parents Larry Arledge and Brenda (Spires) Albertini; siblings Cyndi Cook, Caryn (Chuck Perry) Orr, Kevin (Paula Dilcher) Arledge, Kim Chrysler, and Chad Given; aunts Patty Jeffers and Linda...

May 31, 2023

Marlena Kay Griffith Marcum 55 of Lancaster, Ohio lost her battle to cancer on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.

She was a cook for the Fraternal Order of Eagles.  She enjoyed fishing, hiking, animals and being in the great outdoors.

Marlena is survived by her...

May 31, 2023

Sharon Kay (Sterling) Welch, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her home, due to complications from chronic conditions.

A life-long resident of Fairfield County, she was born on January 16, 1944, to the late Bernice Florence Alspach and Charles William Sterling.  After graduating from Berne Union High School in 1962, Sharon...

May 30, 2023

Helen K. Wilson, 80, of Baltimore, passed away on May 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Robert and Ethel Springer on November 11, 1942.

Helen was a member of the Panthenia chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #124, and a volunteer at the Golden Hobby Shop.

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May 30, 2023

Rita D. Cone, 77, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Mount Carmel East.

Rita was born April 11, 1946 to John William and Betty Maxine (Snider) Mauk in Lancaster, Ohio. She graduated from Lancaster High School, and went on to complete a few college courses. Rita worked as a chemist for Abbott.

She is survived...

May 30, 2023

Gregory Lee Reynolds, 70, of Chillicothe, OH went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born June 2, 1952 in Huntington, WV. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He is proceeded in death by his father Albert Lee Reynolds and his two brothers Steven Reynolds and Michael Reynolds. He is survived...

May 29, 2023

Barbara Ann Johnston passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster, OH.

She is survived by her children, David Johnston, Bill Johnston, and Lynn Curry; grandchildren, Ian Curry, Jake Curry Melissa Paletino, and Ryan Johnston; great grandchildren, Ava Palentino and Ella Palentino. She is preceded in death by her son, Todd...

May 29, 2023

Opal Jane Price Bowers 99 years old almost reached 100 of Baltimore, Ohio went to be with Lord and Savior on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the residence of her granddaughter in Belpre, Ohio.  She was born on July 4, 1923 in Marysville, Ohio to the late John and Sylvia Immel.  She was a retired book keeper for Western...

May 27, 2023

Faye H. Harris 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Main Street Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky where she received her teaching degree.  She taught high school English and Spanish.

Faye was an avid fan of the Chicago Bulls and of...

May 24, 2023

Baltimore - Robin Roshon Pullins, 75, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Robin was a graduate of Liberty Union High School class of 1966. She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker dedicating her life to her family. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye.

Robin is survived by...

May 19, 2023

Betty J.Shell age 98, of Millersport, passed away May 19, 2023 at Altercare in Thornville. She was born to the late Ernest and Catherine Meadows Brison on Oct. 4, 1924 in Millersport. She was a homemaker who greatly enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Virginia "Ginny" L. Pargeon; grandsons, Timothy (Beth)...

May 19, 2023

Fred L. Hutchins, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on May 19, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Emmitt and Pauline Hutchins on August 2, 1954.

Fred is survived by his son, Trent (Morgan) Hutchins; brothers, Chuck (Wendy) Hutchins, Frank Hutchins. He is also survived by one grandchild, Coen Hutchins; many nieces, nephews,...

May 17, 2023

JoAnne Shandy “Jody” Peterseim, age 93, died peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in her apartment at Bickford Senior Assisted Living. Family, friends, and staff were able to say good bye. She was surrounded by love, and maintained her dignity and grace, when she was called home. She was born September 12, 1929, in Leon, Iowa, to Lida Belle Inbody...

May 16, 2023

Pearl A. Waugh, 88, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Avalon of Lewis Center.

Pearl is survived by her son Rick (Goldie) Waugh; daughters Linda (Robert) Cundiff and Lori (Thomas) DeVore; grandchildren Tim and Ryan Waugh, Christopher, Alexander, and Lindsey Cundiff, and Nicholas, Eric, and Julia DeVore; brother Jack Love; sister Sondra Brown; special friend Roger...

May 15, 2023

Martha Poling Beach, age 105 of Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, died May 15th, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on Nov. 1, 1917 to the late Parley B. Poling and Carrie May Forsythe Poling in Lancaster.  She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived...

May 15, 2023

Arthur “Pete” Van Atta, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on May 15, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1962 to the late Blaine and G. Maxine Van Atta of Crooksville, OH.

Pete was enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, rock n’ roll, and football. He worked for 20 years at Glasfloss Industries. He never knew...

May 13, 2023

Our Mother Phylis peacefully gained her wings on Saturday, May 13, 2023 and is reunited and rejoicing with many family and friends that have passed before her; especially Beloved husband Thomas F Gill, parents Earl and Elsie Dauterman Brothers Ralph, Robert, and James Dauterman, Sister Marjorie and Lawrence Sheets Son-in-law Al Groghan, Grandson Micah Gill.

She graduated...

May 13, 2023

Catherine Louise (Young) McGraw 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was a graduate of Ohio University Lancaster Branch and later retired from Amanda-Clearcreek School District as an elementary school teacher.

Louise was a member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hamburg along with being the...

May 12, 2023

Dorsie "Bub" Lewis III, 50, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on May 12, 2023 surrounded by loving family members after a courageous battle with cancer. Dorsie was born on December 17, 1972 in Lancaster, Ohio to Dorsie Lewis Jr and Alva Mowery Lewis. He graduated from Lancaster High School.

He...