Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Kathleen Clements 87 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a member of Fairfield Christian Church and she enjoyed going to Amish Country. She also enjoyed antiques, cooking and being with her family.

Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of...

Sep 22, 2021

Marilyn Elizabeth Weldon Pierce, 89 of Millersport, finished the race God put before her on September 22nd, 2021. Born December 6th, 1931, the youngest child of Rudy C. and Elizabeth Wooten Weldon in Detroit, Xichigan and soon became an avid Buckeye Fan.

Long time resident of Millersport, 1949 Graduate of Millersport High School, Charter Member of the...

Sep 22, 2021

Debbie L. Anderson, age 67 of Lancaster, died Sept. 22, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born in Chincoteague, VA on May 5th, 1954.  She worked as a waitress at Kenny’s Cafeteria and Tee Jays.  Debbie always lived life to the fullest and enjoyed celebrations with her friends and family.  Her strong personality and love for life will...

Sep 21, 2021

Deborah A Nowlin, age 70 of Bremen, died at Fairfield Medical Center on Sept. 21 2021.  She was born to the late Elva and Mary Linley Roth on March 2, 1951 in Columbus.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who never met a stranger. Deborah was a great friend to many and her positive and uplifting personality...

Sep 20, 2021

Raymond S. Szymanski, 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stanley and Francis Szymanski.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy.  Raymond was a recipient of the US Navy Distinguish Service Cross and...

Sep 19, 2021

Kenneth E. Smith, age 92, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1929, in Scioto County, Ohio.

Kenneth was a member of Faith Memorial Church.  He was also a retired carpenter where he was a member of Carpenters...

Sep 18, 2021

Kacy A. Pettit 53 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a custodian for Fairfield Union Schools.  He enjoyed fishing, going to car shows and loved his family.

Kacy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Julie Pettit; children, Mark Pettit, Misty (Theron) Roese, Megan...

Sep 17, 2021

Jo Ann Scott, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Orrie and Dorothy Cattran.

Jo Ann was the office manager at Taylor Chevrolet for many years and later a real estate agent.

Jo Ann is survived...

Sep 16, 2021

Robert E. Saunders, Sr., 73 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Antique Tractor Club, an avid fisherman, loved bowling and loved the great outdoors.

Robert is...

Sep 16, 2021

David C. White 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired State of Ohio Corrections Officer with 21 years of service at South Eastern Correctional Institute.  He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan.

David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marsha...

Sep 16, 2021

Mary Magdalene (Stump) Hunt, age 94, passed after a long illness on Sept 16th, 2021. She was born Aug. 3rd, 1927 to the late Dwight and Mazie (Pinkstalk) Stump in Hocking County.  She was noted for her flower gardens and perfect housekeeping.  She will be greatly missed.

Mary is survived by her son, Randy (Rita) Hunt; grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2021

Dana Ann Smyers 48 of Lancaster, Ohio Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She worked for Rocky Boot Co.

She is survived by her husband, Eric Smyers; son, Clifton Dupler of Gahanna, Ohio; parents, Bill and Carmen Watson of Thornville, Ohio; brothers, John C. Balthaser and Michael J. (Elizabeth) Watson all...

Sep 15, 2021

Paul E. Waugh, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on September 15, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Grover and Ruth Waugh on March 19, 1933 in Crown City, Ohio.

Paul was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Ohio Paper Mill after 42 years. He attended the NOW Church...

Sep 12, 2021

James Allen Russell, Jr. age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio passed way early afternoon Sunday, September 12th.  Jim was born September 19, 1936, in Canton, Ohio (dad missed his 85th birthday by just a week.)  He was born with a twin sister, Joann, to late parents James A Russell, Sr, and Frances (Fackler) Russell.

Jim loved his family,...

Sep 12, 2021

Donald Leroy Britton, age 81 of Baltimore passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Sept. 12, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Tanya (Randy) Quilliam; son-in-law, Don Deirfield; grandchildren, Amber Dyer, Tiffany (Will) Norris, Kevin (Andy) and Emily Hite, Heather (Adam) Evans, Audrey (Tyler) Wilson, Daniel, Mikie, Jazmine, Miley, Brandon Deirfield, step grandchildren, Jeff (Kayla) and...

Sep 12, 2021

Gary D. Russell, age 77 of  Carroll, formerly of Columbus died Sept. 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late John Edmund Woodyard-Russell and Mabel Gertrude Ellis Russell in Ironton on May 15,1944. After graduating from Ironton, he served his country in he U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.  He then worked 11 years for Greyhound...

Sep 8, 2021

Marvin Walter Capehart, age 64, formerly of East Street in Pickerington, died September 8, 2021 at Windsor Place in Lancaster. Marvin was the only child of the late Billy Dixon Capehart and Ilona Helene (nee Ehrm Iler) Capehart. Marvin was one of those people that once you met him, you would never be able to forget him. His accomplishments,...

Sep 7, 2021

Robin Lynette Schmelzer, 50, of Circleville passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1971 to Annette Perry and the late Richard Cochenour.

Robin is survived by her husband, James Schmelzer; mother, Anette Perry; children, Allan Swain, Jonathen Schmelzer, Catherine Swain, Tyler Schmelzer, and Justin (Tia) Schmelzer; grandchildren, Finley Swain, Wynnry Swain, Braylee...

Sep 4, 2021

Richard “Dick” Lee Barber, 88, of Lancaster, fought a good fight, finished his race, and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center.

Quiet and gentle, Dick will be remembered fondly by those who knew him. His love of God showed daily in his walk and in...

Aug 31, 2021

Laurie Lynn (Britton) Deirfield, 59 of Baltimore, Ohio; our beautiful mother gained her wings on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She will be loved and missed by so many.  She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.

She was born on February 8, 1962 to Donald and the late Mary Lou (Hall) Britton in...