Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia A. McGuire, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Clarence and Olive Brossoie in Gloversville, NY.

Patricia had worked as a RN and was a Life Master in Bridge. She loved to play and watch golf, as well as spend time with...

Feb 10, 2023

Marty Vlerebome passed peacefully at Pickering House on Friday, February 10, 2023 after a valiant battle with dementia.  She was born January 12, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dr. Huston H. Rinehart and his wife Anne Snodgrass Rinehart.  She graduated from Wyoming High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan University where she pledged the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and majored...

Feb 9, 2023

Lancaster - Violet May Storts, 98, passed away in her sleep peacefully at her residence on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Violet was born Monday, February 9, 1925 in Columbus, OH to Joseph and Lyda Lyons. Violet was a great mother, none of her children needed anything in their lives.

She is survived by children Mary...

Feb 8, 2023

Carl Edward Robberts, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Dexter and Violet (Stoltz) Robberts on April 2, 1936 in Basil, OH.

Carl was a member of the Wesleyan church on Broad Street in Lancaster, Ohio.

He retired after 35 years working...

Feb 8, 2023

Pauline M. Glass Abrams 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Pickering House.

She had worked for JC Penney and later went to work for Diamond Electronics where she retired from.

Pauline liked to shop and go to the casinos, and share time with her McDonalds East Main Street...

Feb 7, 2023

Carolyn M. Ellerman, age 73 of Lancaster, died February 7th, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 3rd, 1949, to the late Paul F. and Marguerite Beck Hedges in Fairfield County.  She worked for Anchor Hocking, then Premix for 17 years, then Venture, and finally back to Anchor Hocking.  She greatly enjoyed  tending...

Feb 6, 2023

Theda M. Mathias, 87, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband on February 6, 2023. She was born to the late Joseph and Daisy Fondale on January 12, 1936 in Junction City, OH.

She is survived by her son, Joe (Elaine) Mathias; daughters, Karen (Mike) Phillips and Tina Glover; and grandchildren...

Feb 5, 2023

Rick Zobenica 65 of Thornville, Oho passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was a retired painter with 33 years of service. He was an outdoorsman which including hunting, fishing and his dogs.  Rick loved kids and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Derek) Miller of Pleasantville, Ohio...

Feb 5, 2023

Andrew “Andy” J. Arter, age 44 of Lancaster, died, Feb. 5th, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on Aug. 13, 1978 in Lancaster.  He was highly involved with 4-H, being a member of Horses Unlimited for 11 years where he was an excellent barrel racer.  He was a 1997 LHS graduate who became a Farmer’s Life Ins....

Feb 4, 2023

Lancaster - Robert “Bob” Banker, 86, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023.

Bob was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a soft spot for rescue animals.

He is survived by his wife Sheena Banker; son Robert (Erin Newell) Banker II; grandson Brock Banker; and many nieces...

Feb 4, 2023

Bonnie Mae Clark, 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her residence.

She was a retired clerk for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  She was a member of the F.O.E. Aries #2120 Auxiliary, member of the Fairfield Fish and Game and loved her camping.

Bonnie is survived by her...

Feb 3, 2023

Chief Master Sergeant of the Ohio Air National Guard Ronald Eugene Dillon, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 3, 2023.

Ronald  was born August 13, 1947 to Virgil and Margaret Dillon. He retired after serving 36 years in the 121st tactical fighter/air refueling wing of the Ohio Air National Guard,...

Feb 3, 2023

Carol Ann Fleming, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on February 3, 2023. She was born to the late Chauncey and Isabelle Wilmot on February 11, 1946.

Carol was a retired schoolteacher who loved her cats, gardening, and watching birds.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Marnie) Creech; grandchildren, Leslie (Steven), Kimberly (Jadyn), Ronald (Jenny),...

Feb 2, 2023

Barbara E. Blevins 63 of Circleville, Ohio formerly of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Berger Hospital, Circleville, Ohio.

She enjoyed art, going out to eat and all her friends in Circleville.

Barbara is survived by her parents, Paul And Leda Cheatwood of Lancaster; brother, Kevin Cheatwood of Florida; sisters, Debra Cheatwood...

Feb 2, 2023

Jeannine E. Noble Cunningham, died Feb 2nd, 2023 at her residence in Pawleys Island, SC.  She was born on Oct 27, 1929 in Pleasant View, WV.  Per Jeannine’s wishes here will be no viewing, cremation has taken place.  She leaves behind sons, Douglas R. (Lori) Nixon and Richard E. (Cindy) Middleton; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews;...

Jan 29, 2023

Beckham Ellis Brett Dean of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Our baby’s soul, only here for two years, in that short time, he changed the core of everyone he knew. Beckham was just too special to be with us forever.  It was time for his soul to fly...

Jan 28, 2023

Claren Ainsworth Thomas, 94, died peacefully of natural causes at Crestview, Lancaster. Born near Carey, Ohio on his family’s farm to loving parents, Ralph and Susan Elsie (Stahl) Thomas. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances Marshall Thomas; cherished father to Kristine Thomas of Renton, Washington, Julia (Ben) Sweazy and the late Ellen Cook; dear father-in-law of...

Jan 28, 2023

Velma Charlotte Clevenger, 103, of Lancaster, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Crestview Care and Rehab. She was born to the late Cam and Alta Keen on April 17, 1919.

Velma is survived by her son, James Clevenger.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Clevenger; siblings, Ella Catherine Keen; Lillie Sylvania...

Jan 28, 2023

Patricia Ann Farmer, 83, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Patricia was one of eleven children. She was born to Alfred and Alice (Staten) Montavon on March 11, 1939 in Portsmouth, OH. Patricia loved antique collecting, gardening and was an avid animal lover but most of all she loved spending time with her...

Jan 27, 2023

On January 27, 2023 our Lord opened His doors for Scott Eugene Hicks. Born August 11, 1968. Scott is a graduate of Amanda Clear Creek High School, class of 1986. He received his Masters in Business from ITT Technical Institute, Columbus, OH. Scott enjoyed time with his family, friends, and his fur companion, a cat named Honey Bun.