Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 3, 2022

Thomas D. "Tom" Taylor, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on March 3, 2022 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born to the late Howard and Mary Taylor on October 14, 1935 Tom was a long time resident of Lancaster, Ohio but spent most of his life in Williamstown, West Virginia where...

Feb 28, 2022

Aaron L. Crabtree 53 of Carroll, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at his residence.

He was an US Air Force Veteran serving during Desert Storm.  Aaron was a painter for S.J. Professional Painting LLC.

He is survived by his mother, Betty J. Crabtree; brothers, Richard (Perian) Crabtree and Steven L. (Jocelyn) Crabtree...

Feb 28, 2022

Infant Alivia Joy Seabolt of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Brittany and Trey Seabolt; siblings, Kaden, Konner and Aubrie Seabolt; grandparents, Linda and Dallas Steen of Lancaster, Ohio and Steve and Kelly Seabolt of Maryland and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral...

Feb 26, 2022

Rose Mary Brown, age 95 died Feb 26, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She retired from Western Electric and was an amazing mother who loved to take care of everyone.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will greatly be missed.

She is survived by her sons, Marty (Becky) Brown and Phil...

Feb 26, 2022

Donna (Walker) Taylor, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on February 26, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late George and Elizabeth Walker on April 3, 1942 in Lancaster.

She is survived by her daughter, April (Tim) Stewart; and grandson, Dalton Patrick Stewart.

She is preceded in death by her brother, George...

Feb 24, 2022

Julia Louise Burnside, 58, died February 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by loved ones.

Julia is survived by her husband Gary Burnside; sons Anthony Joseph Burnside and Matthew Scott (Wendy) Burnside; her grandchildren Cole, Gillian, Aubrey, Owen and Matthew Scott, Jr. Burnside; parents Edwin W. and Carol (Ringhiser) Donham; sisters Lisa (Peter Reilly) Donham and Lora...

Feb 24, 2022

Edna L. Shreyer, 94 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born on May 10, 1927 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Clarence and Mary (Wilson) Thomas.

Edna and her husband Bill were the owners of Shreyer Egg Farm for many years.  She was a member of...

Feb 20, 2022

James A. Austin, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on March 12, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio and was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1954. James was a Korean Conflict veteran serving as a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force.

James was...

Feb 19, 2022

Renaldo V. “Ronnie” Ventresca, 84, died February 19, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Ronnie enjoyed growing tomatoes, and playing euchre with his friends and family.

He is survived by his brother Joey Ventresca; 7 nieces and nephews, and 14 great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Guiseppe A. and Maria...

Feb 19, 2022

James “Jim” Louis Pettet, 82, of Millersport, died February 19, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting deer and turkey.

He is survived by his sons Jeff (Monica Lollo) Pettet and Todd (Michele) Pettet; his grandchildren Matt Pettet, Jenifer (Shane) Smith, and Drew Pettet; sisters Janet (Jeff) Graf and...

Feb 17, 2022

Grace Juanita Claypool, age 95 of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Thurs. Feb. 17, 2022 at the Pickering House.  Juanita was born on Oct. 17, 1926 to the late Grover and Maggie (Souders) Bowers in Fairfield County.  She was the youngest of five children.

Juanita was a 1945 graduate of Canal Winchester High School.  She was a...

Feb 16, 2022

Pat Collins 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at The Pickering House.

He was a retired welder for Palsgrove's Mfg. with 20 years of service. Pat attended Lighthouse Baptist Church, he enjoyed telling jokes and visit with people.

Pat is survived by his sister, Nannie Beverly of Pound, Virginia; sister-in-law,...

Feb 14, 2022

R. Bradley Herbert Sr., age 88 of Silver Creek, NY passed away February 14th, 2022 surrounded by his Family in Canal Winchester, OH.  He was born to the late Arthur and Atta Bartlett Herbert on February 16, 1933.  He obtained his Masters and was an electrical design engineer at Westinghouse and Siemens where he obtained 5 US Patents.  His...

Feb 14, 2022

Terry Lee Dupler 67 of Thornville, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Country Lane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He had worked for Cultured Marble and loved The Rolling Stones and was an avid gin rummy card player.

Terry is survived by his sister, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of...

Feb 12, 2022

Ronald A. Koch, 65 of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

He was a class II operator for pollution control for the City of Lancaster with 33 years of service. Ron loved trees and planting trees for the City of Lancaster.  He loved the great outdoors.

Ron is survived by his...

Feb 12, 2022

Richard “Bud” Lee Ogg, 68, of Corning, died February 12, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Bud was a proud service member, having served in the Untied States Army. He spent many years as a truck driver.

Bud is survived by his children Tammy Ogg, of Sugar Grove, Juergen Ogg, of Corning, Joe Ogg, of Lancaster,...

Feb 10, 2022

Susan “Susie” Bickham died on February 10, 2022.

From the time she and her husband, Bill, were married, Susie knew it was her calling to be a mother and a stay-at-home mom. Fulfilling that purpose was what gave meaning to her life, and she focused her energy on being a wonderful wife, a devoted mother and later,...

Feb 10, 2022

Mary Ellen Thatcher McWilliams passed away February 10, 2022. Born in Caldwell Ohio, and graduated in 1948 from Cambridge High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who never met a stranger. June 26, 1949, she married the love of her life, the late Lloyd “Mac” McWilliams. Mary Ellen free hand painted glassware at Gay Fad...

Feb 9, 2022

James C. Page passed from this life to the next on February 9th, 2022 surrounded by his family James was born November 18th, 1949 as the only child to the late John J. and Eleanor D. Page.  He was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster High School and Married his wife of 52 years in June 1969.  James was an...

Feb 8, 2022

Rosemary E. (Bowers) Garrett

Lancaster- Rosemary, 86, has gone to be with the Lord February 8th, 2022.

She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1953. Rosemary retired from Lancaster Glass, and most recently worked for Meijer.

Rosemary is survived by her son Doug (Tammie) Garrett of Lancaster, daughters Kay Greenfield of Phoenix, Arizona,...