Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

Timothy A. Cox, 57, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on March 23, 2022.  He was born September 10, 1964 to the late Robert and Berniece Cox in St Clair Shores, MI.

Tim was a veteran of the United States Navy retiring after 20 years of service in April 2004.  He proudly served onboard the USS John F....

Mar 23, 2022

Sharon Reed earned her wings Wednesday, March 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her daughter & son in law Cheryl (Darin) King and son William Carroll. Grandchildren, Kyle & Carrie Frazier, Ryan & Tiffany Reed, Tyler, Emilee, Lennon & Eleanor Carroll. Great grandchildren, Trent, Taylor, Weston Allie, Colson & Keegan.

Mar 23, 2022

Janet Rose Kisling 94 of Lancaster passed away on March 23, 2022. She was born to the late Joseph and Agnes Clyburn in Bainbridge, OH on May 8, 1927.

Janet was a loving wife and mother. She was a 60 year member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and retired after 40 years from JC Penney.

Mar 21, 2022

Darren Thomas Woolever, 41, of Lancaster, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was born in Lancaster to Thomas Woolever and Linda Hensley on May 25, 1980.

Darren was a proud Army Veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan war. He was a member of the 101st Air Assault in Ft. Campbell, KY. While in the military, Darren...

Mar 21, 2022

Vickie Lynn Sabala, 67, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1954 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Donald Lee and Edra Mae Simmons of Webster Springs, WV. She worked for Bob Evans in Westerville, Ohio for a number of years. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially playing in the river...

Mar 20, 2022

Mickey (Mick) Reid

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Mick passed away at the age of 65 on March 20th, 2022. He spent his last days surrounded by family and loved ones at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio, but will be spending eternity in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Mick leaves behind his two sons,...

Mar 19, 2022

Helen Louise Huber, 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 19, 2022 at her residence at Primrose Memory Care in Lancaster. Helen and her husband of 70 years, Jack, started C.N. Huber Homes in the early 1960's. Together they built over 300 homes in Fairfield County. They were each other's constant. She came from humble beginnings but had an unceasing...

Mar 18, 2022

Mark J. Hewetson, age 60, passed away on March 18, 2022.  He was born to his parents, Peter and Priscilla Hewetson on February 24, 1962 in Columbus.  He was an amazing carpenter who could create anything out of wood.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being out in the wilderness spending time hunting and fishing.  His amazing personality...

Mar 17, 2022

Carroll – Carol J. (Foster) Williams, died Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Carol loved working with her hands. Whether she was tending to her flower garden, or sewing and making crafts. She also had a passion for interior design. Carol adored all of her great grand kids. She held different jobs in her lifetime including hair designer and...

Mar 15, 2022

John A Hyde, Rushville, 81 passed away March 15, 2022, at Pickering House, Lancaster after a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born May 11,1940, to Laurence and Ethel Hyde, Rushville, OH. In 1958 He graduated from Rushville Union High School.

His passion was as a pilot sharing ownership in 2 small planes, also he volunteered...

Mar 14, 2022

Hide-A-Way Hills – William “Bill” B. Caine, 72, died March 14, 2022, at the Pickering House, Lancaster.

Bill was born September 18, 1949, to William C. and Doris (Bair) Caine, in Columbus, Ohio.  He worked for DecisionOne as a printer technician. Bill loved nature, taking long walks and bird watching. He was also an avid wood worker....

Mar 14, 2022

Marcella June “Marty” Young ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 14, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 29, 1946 in Logan, Ohio to the late Henry Lee and Norma Jean Scott.

Proverbs 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her” THIS was Marty...

Mar 11, 2022

Timothy R. “Tim” Azbell, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on March 11, 2022 at Canal Winchester Rehab. He was born to the late Jack and Ethel Azbell in Lancaster on April 26, 1954.

Tim is survived by his siblings, Darrell (Jesabelle) Azbell, Mike (Micky) Azbell, and Debara Rodgers; and many nieces and nephews.

He is...

Mar 10, 2022

Lynda L. Brininger, age 59 of Lancaster, passed away on March 10, 2022.  She was born to the late Sherman and Beth Smalley on May 8, 1962.  She was a member of the International Hog Club and traveled by motorcycle all over the USA with her husband Tom.  She enjoyed working with flowers, making crafts, going to craft shows,...

Mar 9, 2022

Marion (Kilbourn) Farnsworth, 99, of Lancaster, OH and formerly of Flat Rock, MI passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly Father on March 9 at Crestview Nursing Home at 1:00 PM.

Marion was born on October 28, 1922 in Pontiac, MI to the late Prudence, and Albert Kilbourn. She graduated from Flushing High School in 1940....

Mar 7, 2022

Mary C. Wilson, age 91, died March 7, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. Mary graduated in the class of 1952, from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of St. Francis Alumni Association. Mary worked as an R.N, for several years & then became a Director of Nursing. A position she...

Mar 7, 2022

Barbara Campbell, age 74 of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her home on Mar. 7, 2022.  She was born on Jan. 21, 1948 to the late Russell and Aunita Campbell.  She retired from Riviera Cabinets and Victoria’s Secret.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her amazing personality and love for life, will be greatly missed...

Mar 7, 2022

Bonnie Riggs, 95m of Lancaster, passed away on March 7, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late John and Victoria Casey in Winfield, WV on June 2, 1926.

Bonnie is survived by her cousins, Lee Casey and Carl Casey; and nieces, Carolyn Weicht, and Beverly Woods.

She is preceded in death...

Mar 7, 2022

Sheryl Colleen (Neel) Johnson, age 64, and longtime resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio then moved to Lancaster with her family in 1957 where she eventually became an active performer in the Lancaster High School Instrumental and Vocal Music Programs and where she ultimately met her husband, Gary....

Mar 6, 2022

Larry “Doc” Wilson, age 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed peacefully away surrounded by his family March 6, 2022.

Larry received his PhD from Ohio State University, and was a chemistry professor at Ohio University – Lancaster. His students affectionately called him “Doc”.

He was a member of Kiwanis for 35 years, and numerous local coin...