Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 19, 2022

Pat K. Sain 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1948 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Elmer and Joy Brewer.

She was a retired Administrative Assistant for Ohio University-Lancaster Branch with 30 years of service.

Pat was a member of...

Nov 19, 2022

Elsie Fredericks Strobino, age 86 of Lancaster, OH, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away November 19, 2022.  She was born to the late Harry and Christine Pinkham Fredericks, on March 31, 1936 in Cherryfield, ME.  Elsie graduated from Ridgefield High School in Connecticut.  She was the head cook at Hill and Plain Elementary School.  She enjoyed all crafts,...

Nov 17, 2022

Della Louise Partridge (Sweet), age 94, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Primrose Memory Care on November 17, 2022.  Della was born in London, Ohio on March 10, 1928 to Maurice and Minerva Sweet.

She is survived by her sister Phyllis (Jerry) Brinkman, children Karen Partridge, Cathie (Jack) Partridge-White, Debby (Robert) Reed, and Ted (Margie) Partridge,...

Nov 16, 2022

Kenneth Norman Keeran, age 79 of Casa Grande, Arizona, formerly of Baltimore, OH, passed away November 16th, 2022, at Banner Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born to the late Norman and Mattie Ellis Keeran, on November 1st, 1943 in Licking County, Ohio.  He retired from Abbott Labs, where he was a stationary engineer.  He was a...

Nov 16, 2022

Andrew T. Hawk 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on November 16, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired Police Chief for Valley View.

Andrew is survived by his brothers, Herman Issac Hawk and Harry Daniel Hawk both of Lancaster, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 16, 2022

Maynard R. Ball 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He served in the US Army and was a retired electronic tester for Lucent Technologies with over 34 years of service. Maynard loved to fish and go on trips to Canada, camping down by the Ohio River, researching topics...

Nov 14, 2022

Patrick “Joe” Tucker, age 66 of Logan, OH passed away November 14, 2022.  He was born on April 12, 1956 to the late Alice and Patsy Tucker in Columbus, OH.  He was a member of sheet metal workers Local #24 for 30 years retired and then became a school bus driver for the Logan-Hocking School district. He was a...

Nov 14, 2022

Elva Georgene Martens age 93 of Lancaster Ohio passed away on Monday November 14, 2022. Elva was born in Lancaster to the late George and Huldah Yantes on August 12th,1929.

She enjoyed a long career with ATT/Ohio Bell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, and was an active member of Frank...

Nov 14, 2022

Candy D. Church, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on November 14, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Kenneth and Clara Hizey on January 6, 1957.

She is survived by her children, Shawn (Melissa) Church and Terry (Kim) Church; grandchildren, Draylen Church, Kiara Church, Jordan Church, and Ashley Church; step-grandchildren, Keenan (Lissa) Milliser,...

Nov 13, 2022

Debra Leedom-Layne, 70, formerly of Pleasantville, Stockport and recently of Lancaster, died at 9:30 pm, November 12, 2022, at Fairhope Pickering House.

She was born October 18, 1952, to Maxine & Howard Leedom.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Layne in 2000.

Debra is survived by her beloved sister Denise Snider, 4...

Nov 12, 2022

Mary Lou Thorn Hall, 1930-2022

Mom always said that she wanted to die when it was snowing; she got her wish. Prayer warrior and devout Christian, Mary Lou Thorn Hall, 92, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022 during a flurry of snowflakes.  She was born October 11, 1930 to the late Willard Thorn and Wanda Linn...

Nov 12, 2022

Lancaster - Sue Stalder, 63, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Sue was a homemaker, her family was very important to her. She played piano, and for a time played the organ at the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. Sue loved her family, and the Lord very much.

She is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2022

Eleanor Traynham Sanders Kasler left this life to join her departed family and lost pets in the next one on November 12, 2022, after cheating death multiple times in the last few years. She was born to Carl J. and Eleanor Sanders on June 22, 1942, and as a preacher’s kid was immensely proud of her father, who became...

Nov 12, 2022

Lancaster - George Hobert Johnson, age 83, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022.

George was born in Colton, Ohio to Cecile and Grace Ydoine (Frisby) Johnson on September 28, 1939. He served in the Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post 25, in Washington Courthouse. George worked as a truck...

Nov 11, 2022

Infant Bentley Jasper Lucas, 7 months, passed away unexpectedly in Logan, OH on November 11, 2022.

Bentley was the happiest baby, and could smile with his whole face.

He is survived by his mothers, Kimberly Taylor and Kaitlynn Bryant; fathers, Brandon Nelson and Zackary Shumaker; siblings, Austin Hatcher, Albany Hatcher, Addison Nelson, Zachary Shumaker Jr.,...

Nov 7, 2022

Stephen “John” Asher of Lancaster, Ohio passed away November 7, 2022.  He was born in Roda, Virginia, a small coal town in Appalachia.  He grew up learning firsthand both the definition of poor and hard work.  After a bit of wandering, including some time in Atlanta, Georgia he settled in Lancaster, Ohio.  John worked on a golf course most...

Nov 3, 2022

Mary C. Brandt, 76, of Baltimore, passed away on November 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Lancaster, OH to the late John and Janice Shaeffer on December 2, 1945.

Mary was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church, TWIG, and the Shriners. She retired from teaching at the Lancaster School District. She enjoyed...

Oct 24, 2022

Jim Brown 51 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center Riverview Campus. He was a graduate of Bloom Carroll High School Class of 1989.

He was a professional printer for Colorifique Labs and later R & L Color Lab.  He also enjoyed photography as a hobby.

Jim is...

Oct 23, 2022

Helen M. Barnhart Spangler, age 78 of Lancaster, died October 23rd, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Hugh and Martha Baker Barnhart, on September 27, 1944 in Royalton, OH.  Helen enjoyed quilting and crocheting.  She was a devoted mother, who loved and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her amazing personality and love for...

Oct 22, 2022

June D. Camp, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on October 22, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home. She was born to the late Floyd Camp and Betty (Adams) Ruckman on March 29, 1951.

June went to Liberty Union in the 1960’s and had a life long kidney disease.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Camp...