Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Philip C. Griffith

Philip C. Griffith

Dec 24, 2021

Philip C. Griffith, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on December 22, 1935 in Bristol, Virginia to the late O’Dale K. and Reba (Quillin) Griffith Sr.

He was a graduate from Marietta College with a BS Degree in Comprehensive Science.  Philp later obtained his Masters...

Valerie L. (Harman)  Brady

Valerie L. (Harman) Brady

Dec 23, 2021

Valerie L. Brady 63 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She had worked for McDonald’s, loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the New England Patriots, collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia and loved her pets, Oreo and Tigger.

She is survived by her children, Michael Brady of Newark, Ohio, Colleena...

Evelyn R. (Carroll) Ankrom

Evelyn R. (Carroll) Ankrom

Dec 22, 2021

Evelyn R. (Carroll) Ankrom, age 84 of Pataskala, passed away Dec. 22, 2021.  She was born to the late Benjamin and Mildred Hart on Oct. 12, 1937.  She retired from the Starlite lanes where she was a waitress and helped make great meals.  She is a member of the Jersey Baptist Church and she enjoyed her house plants and ...

Paul Kermit Morris D.V.M.

Paul Kermit Morris D.V.M.

Dec 22, 2021

Paul Kermit Morris D.V.M.

Paul, age 89, died peacefully on December 22, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living in Lancaster, Ohio. Born to the late Neil Morris and Elsie Luella Morris in Pickaway County, Ohio on August 21, 1932.

Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn “Mickey” A. (Donaldson) Morris with whom...

Suann L. Weller

Suann L. Weller

Dec 20, 2021

Suann L. Weller, 65 Logan, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She enjoyed playing Bingo, participating in silent auctions, baking and in general cooking.

Suann is survived by her sons, Joseph (Tammy) Spillman, David Spillman and Jessie Wine all of Logan, Ohio; daughter, Ashley Beck of Logan, Ohio; seven...

Cinnamon Lynn (Barber)  Carsey

Cinnamon Lynn (Barber) Carsey

Dec 20, 2021

Cinnamon Lynn Carsey, 44 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1977 in Athens, Ohio.  She graduated from Tri County Vocational School.

Cinnamon is survived by her daughter, Sarabeth Ann Carsey of Nelsonville, Ohio; son, Michael Joseph Carl Carsey of Tremble, Ohio; parents, Joseph...

Adam Christopher Ruff

Adam Christopher Ruff

Dec 19, 2021

Adam Christopher Ruff, 30, of Hebron, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2021. He was born to Joanie Hines and the late Dale Ruff in Columbus on September 24, 1991.

He is survived by his daughter, Addilyn Rae Ruff; mother, Joanie (Bill) Hines; siblings, Doug (Taylor) Ruff, Zack Ruff, and Lia Hines; grandparents, John...

Charles Michael Riley Sr.

Charles Michael Riley Sr.

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Michael Riley, Sr. age 68 of Bremen, died December 18, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Wilford and Hattie Ma Riley on January 27, 1953.  He retired from Hordis Brothers where he did maintenance and electrical work.  He enjoyed working on cars, fixing and tinkering with them.  Charles' personality and love for life...

Capt. Michael L. Buckley

Capt. Michael L. Buckley

Dec 15, 2021

Capt. Michael L. Buckley, age 63 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on Dec 15, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Zanesville on Oct 16, 1958.  He retired as a Captain from the Southeastern Correctional Institution.  He was a past 20 year member of the 1st Baptist Church and a current member of the...

Donald G. Collier, Sr.

Donald G. Collier, Sr.

Dec 15, 2021

Donald G. Collier, Sr. 62 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was a supervisor for Lenox Hotel.  He enjoyed working on his Chevelle motor car and doing landscaping.

He is survived by her daughters, Corrina (Clyde McCoy) Collier of Lancaster, Ohio and Alisha Bowden of Columbus, Ohio; son,...

Cinda (Jackson)  Cartee

Cinda (Jackson) Cartee

Dec 14, 2021

Cinda Jackson Cartee, 73, of Carroll, Ohio, passed away on December 14th, 2021 from Covid-19. Even though she had all of the vaccinations, her lungs were not strong enough.

Cinda graduated from Olentangy High School, class of 1966. She also graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Communication and went on to own her own business...

Floyd G. Johnson

Floyd G. Johnson

Dec 13, 2021

Floyd G. Johnson, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on December 13, 2021. He was born to the late Rex and Mary Johnson in Winchester, IN on March 27, 1945.

Floyd worked for over 30 years as a mold maker at Overmyer and Lancaster Mold.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Beverly Johnson; children, Brian Johnson,...

Kathy Ellen Lindsey

Kathy Ellen Lindsey

Dec 13, 2021

Kathy Ellen Lindsey 63 of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her special family.

She was active at Learning Never Ends.  She liked to color and watch TV and visiting with her friends.  Kathy enjoyed going to Florida every year.

She is survived by her special family,...

Kathy Doss

Kathy Doss

Dec 13, 2021

Kathy Doss, 71, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed on December 13, 2021. Kathy was born on May 22, 1950.

She was preceded in death by parents Don and Bondell Probasco, brother-in-law Ken Anderson and nephew Mark Blackwood. She is survived by children Ami (Stu) Brengman, Casey (Brittany) Doss and Jamie Jackson (Kim Golden). Honorary daughter Patty Tedrick. Brother...

Judith "Judy" C. (Adams)  Snoke

Judith "Judy" C. (Adams) Snoke

Dec 12, 2021

Judith ‘Judy” C. Snoke 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Pickering House, now finally at rest from her pain and suffering.

She was a member of the North Congregation of Lancaster Jehovah Witnesses.  She loved her grandchildren and family.

Judy is survived by her husband of 52 years,...

Ed Hildreth

Ed Hildreth

Dec 11, 2021

Ed Hildreth 83 of Lancaster, Ohio Passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a member of the West Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Lancaster Ohio where he was very active in the Kingdom Hall and had served as an elder. He spent his career as an entrepreneur.  Ed owned Maytag appliance stores,...

Ruth M. (Campbell)  Hummel

Ruth M. (Campbell) Hummel

Dec 11, 2021

Ruth M. Campbell Hummel, 57 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She had worked for Kmart for 25 years and then later Meijers.   She was a member and supporter of National Wildlife Association, Indian Schools, Arbor Day Foundation, Birds and Blooms, Juvenile Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and photographing...

George F. Bing

George F. Bing

Dec 10, 2021

George F. Bing, 88 of Logan, Ohio passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired truck driver.  He was a member of Cornerstone United Pentecostal Church in Nelsonville, Ohio.

George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Flo; daughters, Diana (Melvin) Jones of Lancaster, Ohio, Connie (Bob Daniels)...

Larry L. Sells

Larry L. Sells

Dec 10, 2021

Larry L. Sells 76 of Hide-A-Away Hills passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was retired from the Plumber and Pipefitters Union #189 with 39 years of service. He was a member of the Lancaster Traveling Dart Association, Enduro Riders Association, AMA and a social fun loving guy.

Larry is...

Linda L. (Graham) Mann

Linda L. (Graham) Mann

Dec 10, 2021

Linda L. (Graham) Mann, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born to the late Drew and Ruth Graham in Conway, SC on August 31, 1939.

Linda loved to serve the Lord, and loved her husband.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Barbie) Mann; daughter, Debbie (Tim) Green; grandchildren, Robby...