Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Jeffrey S. Lax age 61, of Lancaster, died March 10th, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on Nov. 23, 1961, in Lancaster. He was a 1980 graduate of Lancaster High School. Jeff was a truck driver who enjoyed watching OSU, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Cincinnati Reds.  He loved working on and fixing fast cars and enjoyed taking...

Mar 9, 2023

Charles Arnold Cleland, age 87 of Sugar Grove, Ohio, went home to glory on March 9, 2023, while surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Dolly Cleland, Brothers Sylvan and Jack Cleland; Sister Mildred (Rife); Daughter Linda; and one great grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Nellie...

Mar 9, 2023

Inez R. Goodman, age 97 of Lancaster, died March 9th, 2023 at Carroll Place. She was born in Amanda to the late Orney and Gladys Young on Sept. 6, 1925. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior and retired from Anchor Hocking.  She was an amazing cook who traveled extensively throughout the world with her...

Mar 4, 2023

Lancaster - Kristi Michelle (Swisher) Riffle, 57, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the OSU Wexner Center.

She is survived by her children Brannon, Kimberly, and Rebecca Reid; grandchildren Ava Reid, Jett Steinmetz, and Morgan Marshall; parents Shirley Westwood and Hugh (Nancy) Swisher; sister Kim (John) Williams; and nieces and nephews.

Kristi is preceded in...

Mar 2, 2023

Russell J. Nutter, age 75, of Rockbridge, OH died March 2, 2023 at FMC.  He was born to the late Ralph and Zella Cooper Nutter in South Webster, OH on June 25, 1947.  He was a 25 year member of the Word of Promise  Church.  He retired after 38 years at Liebert Air Conditioning Company where he was an...

Mar 1, 2023

Lancaster - Clark R. Snoke, 84, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Clark was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses West Congregation. He enjoyed visiting with his family & friends, sharing stories, telling jokes and strumming on his guitar.

He is survived by his brother Lawrence “Larry” Snoke; and...

Feb 24, 2023

Thelma M. Dilliard, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023 at Primrose.  She was born in Lancaster to the late Harry and Starlie Jones Yenrick, on April 13, 1934.  She was a past member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the 6th Ave United Methodist Church. She retired from Big Bear in the meat department. ...

Feb 24, 2023

Fred Kenneth Head 91 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at this residence.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force and a retired ramp lead for Trans World Airlines with 35 years of service after he retired, he then worked for the Baltimore IGA with over 20 plus...

Feb 22, 2023

Beau L. George, 33, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1989.

Beau had a zest for life, was always happy and joking. He showed resilience even in the toughest of times.

Beau gave us the gift of perspective, reminding us that most of our problems weren’t really problems...

Feb 21, 2023

Sharon Sue (Looman) Ware, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on February 21, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Mary and James Looman on August 5, 1943 in Lancaster, OH.

Sharon did not know a stranger and would do anything for anyone. She was a jokester who had a profound love for...

Feb 21, 2023

Norma Jean Confer 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2023 at Altercare in Canal Winchester.

She was a retired office manager for Reynolds and Reynolds in Columbus.  She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church, lifetime member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, and volunteered for over 17 years at Twig #2. Norma...

Feb 21, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Johnston, age 84, passed away at home in Reynoldsburg, OH on Feb. 21, 2023.  She was born on April 25, 1938 in Logan, OH, the daughter of Inez and J. William Nutter.  Helen graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956 and on September 6, 1958 married the love of her life, Jesse Carl Johnston, Jr. (1934-1997). She...

Feb 20, 2023

Georgianna F. Moore age 73 of Lancaster, formerly of Amanda, died on Feb 20, 2023 at Arbors at Carroll.  She was born on Feb. 2, 1950 to the late Denvil and Silvia Maxine McCoy Casto in Charleston, WV.  After her father’s passing she was raised by her late stepfather, Clyde Hettinger and mother, Maxine.  She worked from 1969 at...

Feb 18, 2023

Carla Lee Yantes (Graham) age 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed Saturday February 18, 2023, at 6:41am. peacefully at Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care she fought a long 3-year battle against Breast Cancer. Carla was born on March 9, 1962, and graduated from Lancaster High School 1980.

She worked at Dillard’s and Target in Texas when she moved...

Feb 18, 2023

Susan J. McCombs 60 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at New Lexington Care and Rehabilitation.

She was a retired corrections officer for Southeastern Correctional Institution with 28 years of service, was an avid football fan which included the Pittsburg Steelers and Notre Dame football teams.

She enjoyed her grandchildren...

Feb 16, 2023

Maxine H. Quilliam 91 of Newark, Ohio formerly of Lakeport, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Sharon Brooke in Newark. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Washington, Indiana to the late Herbert and Viola Hunter.

She was a retired librarian for Pickerington School District. A resident of Lakeport, she was a member...

Feb 14, 2023

Patsy A. (Duncan) Snyder 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1978.  She was a retired school teach for Fairfield County Early Childhood Center.  Pasty enjoyed her grandchildren, spending time with her family.

Pasty is survived...

Feb 13, 2023

Karen S. (Sudlow) Francisco 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was a retired nurse’s aide a Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed her canine companion, Pepper.

Karen is survived by her son, Jeff Patti) Sudlow of Lancaster; grandchildren, Tim (Jessica) Sudlow and Autumn Sudlow all...

Feb 12, 2023

Constance E. Wolfe, age 63, of Baltimore, OH of died Feb. 12, 2023 at the Pickering House.  She was born in Lancaster, on Sept. 9, 1959 to the late Arthur and Eva Flowers Shrider.  She loved to stay busy with work and her family was her main hobby. She enjoyed bonfires and being with close family and friends. Her...

Feb 11, 2023

Betty “Joan” (Briggs) Miller, 93, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 11, 2023 with family by her side. She was born to the late John and Margaret Briggs in West Portsmouth, OH.

Betty was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church of Lancaster for 76 years, and a 75 year member of...