Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 20, 2022

Wesley Todd Phillips, 59, died unexpectedly Monday, June 20, 2022.

Todd is survived by his children Christopher Todd Phillips and Cassandra Jennie (Abdul Pigir) Phillips; grandchildren Kaden, Jonathan, Kinsley, Olivia, Hannah, Roya, and Kareena; sister Lisa (Doug) Shouldis and brother Phillip (Bianca) Phillips; and special aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jun 20, 2022

Lancaster – Mark Owen Poling, 71, died unexpectedly Monday, June 20, 2022.

Mark was born, and raised in Lancaster, the son of Ed and Helen Poling. He graduated from Lancaster Highschool in 1968, and went on to attend the Ohio State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in history. Mark was fond of bowling, and...

Jun 19, 2022

Allen P. Sellers, age 81 of Lancaster died June 19, 2022 at Country Lane Gardens.  He was born on March 17, 1941 to the late Paul and Sarah Sellers.  He was an electrician for Anchor Hocking, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and several other companies. Allen served in the Ohio Air National Guard and was called to serve his country in...

Jun 15, 2022

Miles David Dyer, 65, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Aside from his family, David’s greatest devotion was to his country through his 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps having earned the rank of CWO3 prior to his retirement. He frequently pointed out that the Marines taught him the...

Jun 13, 2022

Nathan “ Bud” Allen Brewer, 84, died peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Carroll Place.

Bud worked for CW Transport. He was a member of the Central Ohio Coon Hunters Association, and he was a Mason. Bud had a deep love for his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding and breaking horses. Bud liked to...

Jun 11, 2022

Shirley E. Alexander 83 of Rushville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Pickering House.

She was born on May 8, 1939 in Meador, WV to the late Ben and Cleo Kiser.  She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the State of Ohio in the Ohio Arts Council Office.

Shirley is survived by...

Jun 11, 2022

Frances Louise Ralston, 98, of Millersport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Bickford of Lancaster.

Fran was born November 21, 1923 in Punxsutawney PA of the late Fred S. and Aleta M. (Mottarn) Ellenberger.  She graduated High School in 1941 and later went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII. ...

Jun 10, 2022

Freddie Roberta Jackson Layton Staley 78 of Lancaster, Ohio Our beloved mother Freddie left this earth to dance and sing in heaven peacefully the early morning hours of June 10, 2022 following a long illness. She was surrounded by the endless love of her daughter Susan who loved, visited and cared for her selflessly and grandchildren Madison, Hunter and...

Jun 9, 2022

Michael (Mick) Rodney Elder went to be home with the Lord on June 9, 2022 at Lanfair Rehabilitation Center.

Mick was born to Hallie and Ruth (Cochran) Elder on Jan 9, 1942. He served in the Navy during the Cuban conflict and was an electrician for 40 years with the I.B.E.W. electricians union. He was a member...

Jun 9, 2022

Mary K. Lamb Kloda 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Pickering House.  She was born in Valley City, Medina County, Ohio on September 6, 1929 to the late Elmer and Vera Zacharias Klooz.

Mary lived the first two years at Lafayette, Ohio then moved and grew up on a dairy farm...

Jun 8, 2022

Alberta “Bert” Brennan 84, of Logan, passed away on June 8, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Albert and Icyl Rowland in Marietta, OH on January 15, 1938.

Bert was a phenomenal seamstress who enjoyed music, butterflies, flowers, baking, and choir directing. She loved her family, and her canine companions.

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Jun 8, 2022

Norma Hewitt (Sailor), age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Roger Wayne Hewitt, son George Ellis “Darb” Hewitt, and granddaughter, Amy Hewitt.  She leaves behind five children: Saundra Kay Collins, Roger Wayne “Fritz” Hewitt Jr.,...

Jun 7, 2022

Stephen Murray Walton, age 56, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the home of his sister and brother in law, Jennifer and Michael Eaton of Columbus. He was the precious son of Jon Stephen and Sharon Murray Walton of Lancaster.

Steve was born March 27, 1966 in Lancaster, Ohio. Steve graduated from Forest Rose School 1988. He...

Jun 5, 2022

Beverly Sue (Huey) Keidel, age 78 of Lancaster passed away June 5, 2022 at her residence.  She was born to the late Chester and Florence Milligan Seimer in Stoutsville, OH.  Beverly worked as an administrative assistant at the Southeastern Correctional Institute. She attended Victory Hill Church via watching online.  She was an amazing cook who enjoyed working in her...

Jun 4, 2022

Stuart Randal “Randy” Bennett, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on June 4, 2022. He was born to the late Virginia and Haywood Bennett on May 14, 1958 in Miami, FL.

Randy loved people, and had a special place in his heart for children and the youth. He had a great sense of humor, and loved God and...

Jun 2, 2022

Troy M. Fogle, age 49, of Carroll, OH passed away Thursday June 2, 2022.  He was an employee of Sunshine Electronic Display for 20+ years. Preceded in death by many beloved family members.  Survived by his children Riley and Miles, wife Belinda; mother Nancy Papcke (John), father Jim (Nancy), brothers Tod (Mindy) and Brett, sisters Susan (Doug), Julie (John)...

May 30, 2022

Myrna L. Disbennett, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on June 22, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Homer and Nellie (Abel) Johnson.

She was a district manager for Fiesta Salons for numerous years before retiring.

Myrna and her...

May 30, 2022

Martha Lorene Snoke, age 98, formerly of Sugar Grove and Lancaster, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 after complications from a recent surgery. Born on March 25, 1924 to the late Floyd and Lucille Belcher, she married the love of her life, the late Francis “Frank” Snoke. They married and had two children David and Diana.

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May 29, 2022

Ronda Jo Loudermilk was born July 29, 1944 to Alice and Vernon Allinder. She passed peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

She loved living in Millersport and enjoyed Buckeye Lake (where she was past president of the Civic Association and served in other civic groups), Ft. Myers Beach, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, and many Thursday night...

May 29, 2022

William “Bill” F. Cox , Jr. 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Pickering House.  He was born on May 8, 1936 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late William F. and Clara Cox Sr.

He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp. in March of 1962.

Bill was...