Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

Brian J. Darfus, age 55 of Lancaster, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to the late Patricia Hyde Darfus and his father James Darfus on March 26th, 1966 in Lancaster. Graduated from Fisher Catholic High School in 1984. He was a 4-year letterman at football, basketball, and track. "Flyin' Brian". He played...

Aug 23, 2021

Mary Marcelette Fowler, 93, of Lancaster, Ohio, died peacefully on August 23, 2021 at the Smith’s Mill Health Center, New Albany, Ohio. She was born on March 4, 1928 to the late Loretta Burrell (nee Woltz) and Walter Edward Hiatt in Tarleton, OH.  She married Clarence Fowler on February 24, 1950 in Carroll, Ohio. Marcelette worked in the office...

Aug 22, 2021

C. John Alan Petty, age 31 died on August 22, 2021.  He was born in Lancaster, on December 1st, 1989 to his mother, Vickie Larabee and father, Chris Petty.  John was a truck driver who greatly enjoyed traveling the country.  He was a gamer who greatly enjoyed spending time with his friends both on and offline. John had a...

Aug 22, 2021

Lorraine K. Roshon 63 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a state examiner for Job and Family Services. She attended The Grove in Baltimore, Ohio.

Lorraine is survived by her son, Jason (Ashleigh) Roshon of Thornville, Ohio; grandchildren, Connor, Carlee, and Sydney; sister, Debora Roshon; nephew, Brook...

Aug 22, 2021

Robert (Bob) MtJoy 91years old of Hideaway Hills Ohio, formerly of Carmichaels, PA where he attended high school, passed peacefully August 22, 2021. Bob was a man of integrity, humility, and lover of all things aviation. He graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA). He loved the Buckeyes, Steelers, and Iron City Beer. Bob spent most of his...

Aug 22, 2021

Kenneth E. “Ken” Pierce, 70, of Glouster, passed away on August 22, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio. Ken was born on June 14, 1951 to the late Marvin and Dorothy Pierce in Lancaster.

Ken enjoyed music, especially Bluegrass. He like to sing, and the play the banjo and guitar. He also enjoyed fishing and...

Aug 21, 2021

Elmer J. Fundermark, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Conneaut, Ohio, was called to eternal life on August 21, 2021, at age 93.  He was born in Bedford, Ohio and was raised in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.  After graduating from high school, Elmer enlisted in the US Army. Where he was a World War II veteran serving in Japan, and was...

Aug 20, 2021

Brenda C. Cline 75 of Thornville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Country Lane Gardens.

She was a nurse’s aide for the State Hospital in Orient.  She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, cooking and loved her dog Tiny King.

Brenda is survived by her children, Michael (Connie) Coverdale of Logan, Ohio, Richard Coverdale and...

Aug 18, 2021

Sally Ann Ankrom 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August18, 2021 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 18, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Ethel (Cunningham) Lerch in Columbus, Ohio.

She was a retired secretary for the Lancaster High School.  Sally was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, loved...

Aug 18, 2021

Marcia Ann Souders, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on August 18, 2021. She was born in Lancaster to the late Francis and Virginia Purcell on June 28, 1947.

Marcia retired in 2012 from Fairfield County, and was an Auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 11. She was very spunky, and had a...

Aug 18, 2021

Dennis “Denny” H. Stickel, age 71, a longtime resident of Hide-A-Way Hills, died August 18, 2021 at his residence.  He was born to the late William and Joanne Hohl Stickel in Columbus, OH on March 17, 1950. He graduated from Whitehall in 1968, where he was in a band called ‘Lapse of Time”.   He loved music of all kinds,...

Aug 18, 2021

Emma Lu Miller, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on August 18, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Frederick and Margaret Carruthers in Groveport, OH on August 3, 1936.

Emma Lu is survived by her son, Michael (Sharon) Miller; daughter, Melissa (Donald) Sturgill; grandchildren, Michael E. Miller, Ty Nathan Smith, and Amy Elizabeth...

Aug 17, 2021

Dewey Ralph Cales, age 90 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on August 17th, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born on Nov. 1, 1930 to the late Fred and Malissia Dean Cales in Handley, WV.  He served his country in the Army during the Korean War.  He was a meat cutter for 32+ years at...

Aug 17, 2021

E. Keith Rutherford, age 79 of Rushville, died at his residence on  Aug. 17, 2021.  He was born to the late William and Mildred Steed Rutherford on June 30, 1942 in Martins Ferry.  He was a truck driver for A and S Kinard and was a member of Oakthorpe Church.  He enjoyed playing solitaire, was an avid reader, and...

Aug 16, 2021

In the Lancaster community and throughout the world of family-owned shoe stores Phil Walker was a celebrity. Our community lost a very successful businessman and we lost our wonderful father when Dad died peacefully on August 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. The family is forever grateful to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Mohun Health Care Center, especially...

Aug 16, 2021

James “Jim” Waugh, age 83, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East. He was born October 27, 1937 to the late George and Margaret (Guisinger) Waugh.

Jim was a 1955 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Charity Newsies, and a 38 year...

Aug 16, 2021

Florence “Flo” D. Welker, 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Karl and Elva Mae McConnell and a Liberty Union High School graduate Class of 1958.

Flo was retired from COTA as a payroll supervisor with 28 years of service.  She then went to...

Aug 15, 2021

Richard L. Ety, 86 of Carroll, Ohio passed away, Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Pickering House.

He was born on August 4, 1935 to the late Charles H. and Edith Ety on the family farm.  He graduated from Carroll High School Class of 1953.

Richard was a lifelong farmer and a member of St....

Aug 12, 2021

Shawn P. O'brien’s fight ended August 12th, 2021. He was the son of Michelle and Michael O'brien, husband of Amy O'brien and the father of Tyler, Taryn (Ross) and Tanner. He was the proud owner of his four legged friends Clover, Koji, Chole and granddog Cooper. He had several nieces and nephews. He enjoyed golf, eating out, video games,...

Aug 11, 2021

Michael W. Norris 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Richard and Gloria Norris in Lancaster, Ohio in 1947.  He grew up as a member of Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church.

Mike, after 28 years of distinguished service, Major Mike Norris retired as a...