Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Rita K. Poling, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on July 11, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Bernard and Ida Wildermuth on November 2, 1929 in Lancaster.

Throughout her life, Rita enjoyed bowling and playing golf. She loved taking care of her home, and her beloved cat Callie.

Rita is...

Jul 10, 2021

Leona May “Lee” “Boots” Bonato (nee Denton), 94, of Lancaster, passed away on July 10, 2021 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late Claude and Lestie Denton on July 7, 1927 in Lancaster.

Leona is survived by her son, Terry G. (Valerie) Pence; daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Michalski; loving grandchildren, Vicki (Dan Brandt) Michalski, Chris...

Jul 8, 2021

Janet J. Conkle, 80 of Thornville, Ohio former resident of Lancaster and New Lexington, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Country Lane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on July 31, 1940and was a farmer in the New Lexington, Ohio area.  She enjoyed her butterscotch candy.

Janet is survived by...

Jul 6, 2021

Cristy Renee Withem, 46, passed away July 6, 2021 at her home in Lancaster, Ohio. Cristy was born November, 26 1974 in Lancaster,  Ohio to parents Ernest and Debra Withem.

She was always a beautiful, talented, and vibrant person and made friends easily. Cristy was most passionate about animal rescue . She took on many pets with...

Jul 4, 2021

James Edward Brown III, age 42, passed away on July 4th, 2021. He was born to Sandra Woods and the James Brown II on October 9th, 1978. He always enjoyed hunting mushrooms. His biggest passion in life was always his son, he always enjoyed spending time with him. James will be dearly missed by many.

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Jul 1, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Joan Marie Moore, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, left this world to join her beloved husband, son, sister and parents in the kingdom of Heaven.  Born on May 6, 1923 to Alva and Marie Bigham, Joan grew up in Lancaster as a farm girl across the street from the Methodist Campground.  She...

Jul 1, 2021

Glennda A. Street, of Lancaster, passed away on July 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Glen and Pearl Durst in Mason County, WV on February 3, 1939.

Glennda worked for Tussing Gas for many years, was a member of the Rush Creek Presbyterian Church in Rushville, and was active in the Rushville...

Jun 27, 2021

Gloria G. Swarner 88 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at LanFair Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was a retired coordinator for Banc One with over 40 years of service. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, 65 year member of Millersport Order of Eastern Star #301 and she enjoyed reading....

Jun 27, 2021

Cathy Elaine Rice, age 64 of Baltimore passed away at her residence on June 27, 2021.  She was born to the late Robert "Bob" and Virginia "Darlene" Bair on Dec. 7, 1956.  She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and worked for the Ohio Department of Education.  Cathy liked playing card games and Yahtzee. She was...

Jun 21, 2021

Nellie Marjorie Bugh 101 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, June 21 2021 at LanFair Rehab and Nursing Center.  She was born on July 17, 1919 in Fairfield County to the late Fred and Jessie (Gettings) Grile. She attended Crawfis Institute and Berne Union School.

Nellie retired from Ray-O-Vac and was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church...

Jun 19, 2021

William L. Van Almsick, age 61 of Baltimore formerly of Gahanna passed away on June 19, 2021.  He was born in Blacklick, OH on September 13th, 1959 to the late Frederick and Ethel Fleck Van Almsick Jr.  He was a retired Chief Warrant Officer for the US Army where he was a Blackhawk instructor.  He was the Ohio Vice ...

Jun 16, 2021

Justus Jennings Bird, Jr. , 97 of Lancaster, Ohio was born in St. Albans, WV, on October 30, 1923, the second born of four brothers.  He left this life on June 16, 2021, at peace, with his work complete.  He was a deeply loved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many.  Depending on when people met him or...

Jun 16, 2021

Juanita Bader, age 89 of Baltimore died June 16th, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born on Mar. 21, 1932 to the late Ralph and Florence Yingling.  She worked as a teller and bookkeeper at Hocking Valley Bank and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She liked crafts, especially crocheting    and quilting. She enjoyed traveling...

Jun 14, 2021

D. Eugene "Gene" Slone, age 90 passed away at his residence on June 14th, 2021.  He was born to the late Harkless and Lora Bevins Slone on Jan. 26, 1931 in Ulysses, KY.  He worked for Jeffery Mining for 35+ years, he was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church and a past member of the Masonic Lodge...

Jun 14, 2021

Charles Theodore “Ted” Morarity born on August 25th, 1948 passed away on Monday June 14th surrounded by his family. Ted is survived by his wife Joyce Morarity of 51 years, his son Travis Morarity (wife Katie Morarity) and daughter Shannon Borders (husband Heath Borders). Ted leaves behind 3 grandchildren. Casey (18) and Ryan (17) Morarity and Delanie Borders (14)....

Jun 14, 2021

Dennis Blankenship, age 93 of Carroll passed away at his residence on June 14, 2021.  He was born to the late David and Tennessee Cline Blankenship in Gilbert, WV on Feb 25, 1928.  He was a painter who was very good at what he did.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR and spending time with his family.  He will be greatly...

Jun 13, 2021

Ronald Eugene Seever, 74 of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  His family was by his side and he suffered from several strokes and never recovered them.

Ronald was born on December 17, 1946 to the late Harry and Elsie (Klinger) Seever of Baltimore, Ohio.  In addition...

Jun 13, 2021

George William “Bill” Daubenmire of Lancaster passed away Sunday, June 13 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio

He was born October 13, 1927, at home, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Ernest H. and Mildred G. Manning Daubenmire. Bill graduated from Lancaster High School in 1946 and served in the Marine Corp from 1946 to 1948....

Jun 13, 2021

Rick "Turtle"  Beaty Lancaster - Rick "Turtle" Beaty, age 56 of Lancaster, passed away June 13, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Lancaster on Feb. 8, 1965.  He was a fireman through and through.  He was a Lt. at Greenfield Twp. Fire Dept. and then served 25 yrs with the Columbus Division of Fire at Station 10. ...

Jun 12, 2021

Henry E. Shover 87 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired US Air Force TSgt serving during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He also was a retired transportation supervisor for Walnut Twp. Schools.

Henry was a member of Millersport United Methodist Church, Millersport Lions...