Local Ohio Obituaries

May 9, 2021

Dian S. Weeks, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born on August 21, 1946.

Dian enjoyed book keeping, accounting, and volunteering with the Literacy Council. She loved her grandchildren very much.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Amy) Weeks Sr., and Paul Weeks;...

May 8, 2021

Michael Lee Gordon, age 66, passed away quietly at his residence on May 8th, 2021. He was born to the late Jack and Leona May (McCartney) Gordon on April 24th, 1955. Michael had a rough start in life and had to overcome a difficult childhood. Whenever an issue would arise he would always try the best that he could...

May 6, 2021

Virginia L. Lanker, 91 of Wheeling Rd, Lancaster passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her grandson’s residence.

Ginnie, known by friends and family, was retired from JC Penney.  She attended Millersport HS.  She enjoyed socializing with everyone she met and loved caring for her grandchildren and...

May 5, 2021

Larry L. Morarity, age 76 of Lancaster, died May 5th, 2021 surrounded by his family at his residence.  He was born to the late Charles Arthur and Mary Pauline Morris Morarity on August, 5th, 1944 in Meigs County.  He was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He worked...

May 5, 2021

Roland Lee Woodard, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on May 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born to the late George Woodard and Flossie Thacker on July 18, 1947.

Roland is survived by his wife, Pat Woodard; sons, Tim Woodard, Roger (Jennifer Love) Woodard, and Bo (Megan Krile) Woodard; grandchildren, Sydney Woodard, Cody Woodard, Zachary Love,...

May 2, 2021

Jeffrey "Duff" Duffee, age 59 of Lancaster passed May 2nd, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Columbus on July 13, 1961.  He learned to weld in high school and continued this on through to  long career with the local 172 Iron Workers Union.  He enjoyed building, flying, crashing, and then rebuilding R/C Airplanes.  He loved spending...

May 2, 2021

Robert Eugene “Bob” Bair, 87, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully at his residence, and surrounded by family, on May 2, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1933 to the late Elmer and Sophia Bair in Basil, OH.

Bob was a 1951 graduate of Liberty Union High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. Bob...

May 1, 2021

John H. Kraus 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired car inspector for the railroad including various rail lines with the last one being Conrail.  He also owned John Kraus Welding and helped others with their welding projects. He was a member of the Grove City...

Apr 30, 2021

Scharlene (Call) Bowers 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital.

She was a retired cook working at Fairfield Medical Center and Bib’s.  She loved her grandchildren and her pets.

She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Renee) Call of Canal Winchester, Ohio and Phillip Call of...

Apr 29, 2021

Evelyn Lape, age 81 of Carroll, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the presence of her Lord surrounded by her loving family.  She had been blessed with 37 years of marriage to her husband Dan.  The highlight of her life was spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren and their many...

Apr 29, 2021

Alice M. (Orr) Pryor 60 of Delaware, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

She worked for JCPenney and liked to travel, her dogs and nature.

Alice is survived by her husband, Richard W. Pryor; son, Andrew W. (Kelly) Pryor of Ostrander, Ohio; daughter, Heather N. (David) MacLaughlin of Hilliard,...

Apr 28, 2021

Bertha Lupher, age 52, of Lancaster passed away at her place of residence on April 28th, 2021. She was born to the late Jesus and Gloria Zamago Perez on June 7th, 1968 in El Paso, TX. She was a member of the Shalom United Methodist Church of Christ in Carroll OH.  She worked at Meijer in the deli department. ...

Apr 25, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that the Sorrell family is mourning the death of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and “Papi,” Clarence Sorrell who passed away on April 25, 2021.  Clarence was born on November 6, 1940 in Hamden, Ohio, grew up in Wellston, Ohio, graduated from Wellston High School in 1958 and was a member of...

Apr 23, 2021

Ruth Mae Kiley, 97, of Rockbridge, passed away on April 23, 2021 at the Buckeye Care and Rehab Center. She was born to the late Thomas and Garnet Lewis in Columbus, OH on April 1, 1924.

Mae was an extremely hard worker, who always put others before herself. She was generous, giving, loving, and an overall sweet...

Apr 22, 2021

Juanita E. Jenkins 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She retired from Premix in Lancaster.  She was a member Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, cook, swimming and gardening.

She is survived by her son, Jack Donald Jenkins, Jr. of Pleasantville, Ohio; daughter, Suzette Goodin of Lancaster, Ohio;...

Apr 20, 2021

Michael F. Walter Sr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away on April 20, 2021 at the Pickering House.

Mike was a proud veteran, serving his country in the US Air Force. He enjoyed Revolutionary War reenacting, was a history buff and Treker.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia R. “Cyndi” Walter; sons, Michael F. Walter...

Apr 20, 2021

Paul A. Alibrando, of Lancaster, passed away on April 20, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Francesco and Santa Alibrando in Columbus, OH, on August 13, 1930.

Paul was a graduate of the Aquinas College High School in Columbus, and was a 55 year member of the IBEW 683 Union. He worked...

Apr 19, 2021

June A. Weller Crosson 87 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed  away  on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Embassy of Logan.

She did various jobs which one was of being a waitress in the restaurant business.  She was a Christian, enjoyed bingo and a care giver for others.

June is survived by her children, George R. (Deborah)...

Apr 16, 2021

Tyra Zoe Meyer 77 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence.  She was a client representative for Franklin County MRDD.

She is survived by her son, Lance (Debbie) Meyer of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, DeAn; 11 great grandchildren and brother, Max Watts of Texas.

Tyra was preceded in death by...

Apr 16, 2021

Lewis Fenton Larrick, age 98 of Lancaster, formerly of Baltimore, Ohio went home to the Lord at 3:59 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021.  He was born to the late Kathryn and William Larrick in Lynchburg, OH on November 23, 1922.

Lewis lived in Baltimore, Ohio for many years and was the owner of the former K...