Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 29, 2022

Heinz Kiehnke, 73, of Milspe near Wüppertal, Germany, passed away on January 29 in Lancaster, OH.

A brief memorial service will be held (1:30pm ET) Saturday, February 5 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. A brief reception will follow at the church. Arrangements are by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME.

Heinz was born in...

Jan 27, 2022

Roger Dale Richardson, 73, of Lancaster, OH, went to be home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2022. At the time of his passing, he had been residing at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Roger was born August 12, 1948 in Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 27, 2022

Randy D. McCullough of Carroll, Ohio, 64, passed away Thursday January 27th, 2022 after a tough battle with COVID-19. Randy was born May 2nd, 1957 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Dean and Imogene McCullough. However, most of his life was spent exploring farmlands and woodshops in the Bremen, Rushville, and Lancaster area. Randy lived a quiet,...

Jan 26, 2022

Dean Fitzgerald Poston, age 57 of Lancaster, OH passed away January 26th, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on February 28th, 1964 in Lancaster to his parents, Lowell Poston and Hazel (Spires) Poston. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption in Lancaster.  He worked at A.J. Asphalt where he honed his art of doing...

Jan 25, 2022

Danny “Joe” Caldwell, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on January 25, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

Joe was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army.  He loved his family, all animals, and he really enjoyed fishing

He is survived by his mother, Fran Murphy; partner for over 35 years, Brenda Williamson; children, Penny Williamson,...

Jan 24, 2022

Heather Wiley, 47, of Carroll, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on Monday morning, January 24, 2022, at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Heather was born September 5, 1974, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Perry and Phyllis (Gathergood) Payne. She graduated from Bloom-Carroll High School in 1993 and from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science...

Jan 24, 2022

William Lester Crutcher, age 60 of Baltimore died January 24, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  He was born on January 24, 1962 to his mother, Ruth Crutcher-Beckwith and late father, William Crutcher.  He was an Ohio University Graduate who owned and operated his own Food Truck, "Unkle Funky's Food Faktory.  He was an amazing chef, perfecting every meal he...

Jan 23, 2022

James “Jimmy” R. Wilson 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and then retired from the furnace room at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with over 30 years of service.

Jimmy was a member of the Local...

Jan 22, 2022

Jeanne M. Taylor 71 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Arbors at Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a retired state tested nurses’ aid for Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gaulden Manor Nursing Home, Winchester Place and REM Ohio.

She loved to crochet and help others....

Jan 20, 2022

Jeffery Paul Watson, 64, of Millersport passed away with family by his side at Fairfield Medical Center on Thursday, January 19, 2022.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jackie. Sons, Jared (Cassie) Watson and Jayce (Tyler) Post-Watson. Sisters, Patricia Watson and Sally Watson. His pride and joys, his grandchildren Kenzi, Kingzton, and Kanon...

Jan 19, 2022

John Joseph Peden, 65, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He will be terribly missed by his sister, Sandra (Scott) Moore of Washington, Pennsylvania and his children, John Jared (Sara) Peden and Ryan Peden of Lancaster, Ohio; Jennifer (Brian) Pajevic of...

Jan 18, 2022

Paul E. Shaeffer, age 90 of Lancaster, died Jan. 18, 2022.  He was born on Nov. 21, 1931 in Lancaster to the late Floyd and Bessie (Smith) Shaeffer.  He served his country in the US Army.  Paul then started his life long career of farming.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his family and friends.  His...

Jan 17, 2022

Bruno C. DiPietro, 67 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He attended Upper Arlington High School and later graduated from Horry-Georgetown College with a degree in HVAC and carried a 4.0 the whole time through college.

He was a member of Faith Memorial Church where he was...

Jan 17, 2022

In loving memory of Jane Marlene Gatrell, passed away January 17, at age 87 peacefully at home.

A loving mother,artist & bird watcher.

Jane is Survived by three sons, Skip, Doug, & Thomas. She loved her two grandchildren Dustin & Demi and was able to meet her great grandchild Ella.

Services at 11...

Jan 17, 2022

Lynne E. Wittung, 59 Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene College.  She was a missionary with the Church of the Nazarene.  Lynne was a member of the Logan First Church of the Nazarene, she liked crafts, quilting, playing the piano, singing...

Jan 16, 2022

Dean E. Kitchen age 80 of Lancaster passed away on January 16, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1941, to the late parents, Roy Kitchen and Bertha Kitchen.  Dean was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1959. Dean worked as a Millwright for many years before retiring in the late eighties. The joys...

Jan 16, 2022

Charles E Coleman, age 84 of Baltimore, died January 16th, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on August 7th, 1937 to the late Jesse and Lou (Jones) Coleman, in West Columbia, WV.   He was a hard and proud worker retiring from Anchor Hocking after 44 years.  He enjoyed wood working, especially building outdoor furniture.   His other full...

Jan 14, 2022

Carlotta Sue Mathias age 74, of Lancaster died January 14, 2022.  She was born to the late Carl and Virginia Lozier on November 11th, 1947.  She graduated LHS in 1965 where she played clarinet in the marching band and was a member of the rainbow girls.  She worked as a deli manager for Big Bear and then became a...

Jan 14, 2022

Richard “Skip” Campbell, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster on November 22, 1959.

Skip was a Franklin University graduate, and a proud member of the United States Army. He attended The River, and was a big fan of sports. He was always remembered for his outstanding...

Jan 14, 2022

Carl Heister of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away January 14, 2022. He succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease in spite of massive doses of chocolate, peanuts, and popcorn.

He was the former president of the Equitable Federal, an 800-million-dollar savings and loan headquartered in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a businessman, an entrepreneur, a volunteer extraordinaire, and a man with...