Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

Ernest “Ernie” Goble, age 63 of Lancaster, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH and Inez, KY died September 9, 2022.  He was born on Dec. 15, 1958 to the late William and Edna Daniels Goble in Columbus, OH. Ernie recently retired from C & W due to his failing health.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his sons, whom...

Sep 8, 2022

Joseph L. Sabo 70 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 27, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late John L. and Geraldine (Kitzmiller) Sabo.  He was a worked as a security...

Sep 8, 2022

William "Bill" F. Graf, age 81 of Millersport, died September 8th, 2022 at Bickford Assisted Living.  He was born in Lancaster, to the late Fred and Mable Brenner Graf on February 21st, 1941.  He owned a Gulf gas station and worked 30+ years of sales for Gulf Oil and T.B.A. sales.  Bill loved meeting people and spending time with...

Sep 6, 2022

Robert “Bob” Sharp, of Rockbridge formerly of Lancaster passed away on September 6, 2022 at OSU.  He was born on June 12, 1952 in Lancaster, to the late Herbert and Hazel Woods Sharp.  Bob was a 1971 LHS graduate who became an automotive technician for 30+ years, retiring from Buyers Imports.  He enjoyed bowling, riding motorcycles, and watching the...

Sep 5, 2022

Rhoda A. Cassady, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on September 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Inez, KY to the late Joseph and Lucy Ward on February 10, 1931.

Rhoda was a member of Faith Memorial Church, and loved The Lord

She is survived by her son, Stephen (Sheila) Burford; grandchildren, Christopher,...

Aug 31, 2022

Joyce Elaine Stoppenhagen went home to be with her Lord on August 31, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 20, 1938 to the late Charles W. and Freda Lorena (Fry) Gregg just outside Union City, Michigan. She was the oldest, and only surviving, of three children.

She met the love of...

Aug 29, 2022

Jim D. Wilson 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Pickerington, Ohio to the Charles and Mary Wilson.

He was a Pickerington High School Graduate Class of 1960.  Jim was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Air Force. He was a retired foreman for...

Aug 26, 2022

Robert N. “Bob” Roberts, 79, of Lancaster, died on August 26, 2022 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. He was born in San Antonio, TX on January 28, 1943.

Bob grew up in Texas, Indiana, and Germany. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a Captain in the US Army and served two years...

Aug 25, 2022

Robert A. Reed died unexpectedly at age 59 on Thursday, August 25th, 2022. He was not only a father, but a husband, a talented writer (who is sorely missed as we struggle to write this), a faithful Marine (as if there’s any other kind).  He had a career as a civil servant for Defense Information Services Agency and director...

Aug 25, 2022

Joseph E. Colopy, age 60 of Lancaster, died August 25, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, on July 14, 1962 to the late Harold and Josephine VanPelt Colopy.  He previously drove fuel trucks for Milliser Oil and currently works for SRI and was a member of the Lancaster AmVets.  He enjoyed hunting, camping and spending...

Aug 24, 2022

Lancaster - Lloyd Marvin Goodman, 92, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Pickering House.

Lloyd is survived by his wife Inez R. Goodman; step-son Michael (Barbara) Crist; grandsons Shaun (Virgie) Crist, Chad (Brandee) Crist, and Jamie Crist; great grandchildren Taylor (Brett) Bussert, Jordan Crist, Katlin Crist, Austin Crist, and Skylee Crist; and great great grandson Beckham...

Aug 23, 2022

Lynnette A. Hines (Dodds) age 72, of Thurston, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday 23, August 23, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born November 19, 1949 in Kenton,Ohio, to George Lester Dodds and Floretta (Jo) Josephine Wells. She married Patrick (Pat) Michael Hines on August 2, 1982 in Houston, Texas.

Lynnette was a...

Aug 23, 2022

Rev. Frederick R. Sharritts, age 85 of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord on Aug. 23, 2022 at the Pickering House.  He was born in Connersville, IN on Sept. 30, 1936.  He graduated from Wilmingon College and then Seminary at Drew University.  He was a United Methodist minister from 1963 until retiring from Cavalry United Methodist Church in...

Aug 23, 2022

Peggy Lou Neighbor, age 85 of Lancaster, died August 23, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home. She was born in Lancaster, on Nov. 20, 1936 to the late John and Aileen Stafford Faigley. She retired from Lucent Technologies, formerly Ohio Bell, where she worked on the first cell phones.  Peggy was a member of the 6th Ave. United Methodist Church. ...

Aug 21, 2022

Lyllian Nell Helsel, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21st, 2022, at Mount Carmel East Hospital.  She was born on June 25th, 1940, to the late Ralph and Danise Bauguess.  Nellie, as she was known by many, was an amazing cook – ask anyone who had her green beans, tacos, or zucchini bread.  She loved being...

Aug 21, 2022

Norma J. Good, age 75 of Lancaster, passed away on August 21, 2022.  She was born to the late Willard and Gladys Lowery in Delaware, Ohio on Oct. 7th, 1946.  She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved spending time with her family.  Norma had had her thumb on everything in the neighborhood, and her cooking...

Aug 19, 2022

Rex Allen Patterson (57), was called home to the “outskirts of heaven” on August 19th, 2022.

He was born June 13th, 1965 to Jesse Edward Patterson and Edith Ann (Bennett) Patterson. Rex will always be known as a loving husband, brother, father, “PaPa” and friend. Amongst MANY other titles he carried throughout his life, he is most...

Aug 19, 2022

Cora Marie Landis, formerly of Baltimore, Ohio, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Arbor at Carroll.  Marie was born on November 21, 1925 in Rutland, Ohio, the only daughter of the late Pearl Green and Lillith (Cameron) Green.  She was a graduate of Liberty Union High School, class of 1943. She worked as...

Aug 18, 2022

Lancaster - James “Jim” L. Valentine, 83, died Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Pickering House.

Jim led a very full life. He was a Vietnam era veteran who served in the US Army from 1960-1964. Jim was proud of his service to this country, and had the privilege to be taken on an Honor Flight to...

Aug 16, 2022

Howard Bradford, of Lancaster, passed away on August 16 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons Clarence (Vickie) & James (Valeri), grandchildren Amy, Chris, Nick, Ashley, Brandon, Caleb & Christian, brothers Richard & Phil, as well as numerous great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy &...