Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

Jun 11, 2021

Craig Michael Snedden age 59 from Hide A Way Hills, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2021. Craig is survived by his love of 36 years Tina Brown, daughter Michelle (Steve) Gaddis of Georgia, his loving mother Annetta “Diane” Snedden and his big brother Scott Snedden both of Delaware, Ohio, His Uncle Denny and Aunt Gretchen...

Jun 7, 2021

Warren D. “Dougie” Thrush Jr., 41, of Lancaster, passed away on June 7, 2021 due to an extended illness. He was born on August 6, 1979 to Rosa and the late Warren D. Thrush Sr.

Dougie loved life, and lived it to the fullest. He was hard headed, just like his father.

He is survived...

Jun 4, 2021

Dave Bolender, age 81 of McArthur passed away on Friday June 4th, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  He was born to the late James and Virgie Grooms Bolender in New Boston, OH on Nov. 3rd, 1939, and grew up in Dalton, Ohio with his older brother Jim & his younger brother Bob.  Dave was a 1957 graduate of Dalton...

Jun 4, 2021

Kathleen “Kay” Shumaker, age 95 of Lancaster died June 4, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late James and Gladys Harnick Follington in Port Dover, CN on Jan 2, 1926.  She worked for Rayovac and  Premix and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  She was an amazing mother and grandmother who always...

Jun 3, 2021

Elizabeth Santos age 59, of Lancaster went to be with her heavenly father on June 3rd, 2021. She was born on December 29th, 1961 in Puerto Rico to her late parents, Juan Ramon Suarez and Rita Santos.  She worked in the heart of New York and loved the city. She enjoyed New York’s beaches and was a kind hearted...

Jun 3, 2021

R. Marjorie Moore, age 91 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on June 2, 2021.  She was born to the late Samuel R. and Helen Schwalbaugh Miller on Jan, 29, 1930.  She is a past member of the 1st Church of Nazarene and currently attends Faith Memorial Church.  She was an elementary teacher for 30 plus years...

Jun 2, 2021

On June 2, 2021, Gary D. Darfus left our loving arms and went to the loving arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. Gary was born to the late Raymond and Ruth (Lane) Darfus on October 11th, 1945. He was a 1964 LHS graduate. He enjoyed playing sports for Lancaster High and was a member of the track,...

May 31, 2021

Chester L. “Chet” Hill Jr., 73, of Lancaster, passed away on May 31, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Circleville to Evelyn and the late Chester L. Hill Sr. on August 14, 1947.

Chet was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a wonderful and giving person. He was...

May 30, 2021

John B. Haines, 58, of Lancaster, passed away on May 30, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1962 to Nancy and the late John Haines.

John worked for Central Aluminum and Kingsford Products. He enjoyed working on cars, and the Looney Tunes Tasmanian Devil. John was ornery, and liked to give people a...

May 29, 2021

Sally “Susie” S. (Varney) Clay, 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 8, 1945 in Pike County, Kentucky.

“Susie” is described as a funny and caring person, who was not afraid to tell you when you are wrong. Some of her favorite things...

May 29, 2021

Max H. Miller 91 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born on May 25, 1930 in Amanda, Ohio to the late Ward and Mary Miller.  He was a graduate of Amanda High School and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

Max was...

May 26, 2021

M. Cathy Beckwith, 65, of Rockbridge, passed away on May 26, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on December 26, 1955 to Gerald and Maxine Bails.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Scott Beckwith; daughters, Laura Lawson and Tamara Romine; several grandchildren; and parents.

She is preceded in death by her brother,...

May 26, 2021

Russell “Rusty” A. Miller 37 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his residence.

He was a lifelong Lancaster Campgrounds member, enjoyed being with his friends at the Well Café and helping friends out.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Gala and Stan Standiford of Lancaster, Ohio; grandmother,...

May 25, 2021

Sandra “Sandee” England Walton, age 79, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away May 25 at Lee County Health Park surrounded by her family. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 20, 1941, lived in Baltimore and graduated from Liberty Union High School.

She is survived by her husband, Tip Walton; son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Kate...