Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Larry Lee Mattox, age 77 of Lancaster, died Nov. 2, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on Aug. 5, 1943 to the late Clarence and Irene Ebert Mattox in Lancaster.  He served in the Ohio National Guard. He worked at Mattox Auto Parts and Paul’s Used Cars, and he was a member of the Maple St. United...

Nov 2, 2020

Peggy Landis  Nafzger, age 60 of Thurston passed away at Lanfair on Nov. 2, 2020.  She was born on July 2nd 1960 to the late Frederick and Helen Landis in Baltimore.  She worked for 18 years as a housekeeper for Winchester Place Nursing Facility.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Peggy's love for life and...

Oct 31, 2020

Charles Ralston of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 70.  He was born on June 19, 1950 to Joseph and Frances Ellenberger Ralston. Chuck was a 1969 graduate of Millersport High School.  He worked as a custodian at Lakewood Local Schools for over 30 years and after retirement enjoyed spending time fishing....

Oct 29, 2020

Karen G. Moyer-Swyers 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away October 29, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She worked in retail sales for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Stores and later became the humane resource director for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. where she retired from.

Karen attended Grace United Church of Christ, volunteered for Fairfield Medical Center...

Oct 26, 2020

Kimberly J. Keyes, 70, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, October 26th, 2020 at OSU James Wexner Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Kimberly was retired from AEP where she worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and always had a smile for everyone.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Oct 25, 2020

Dustin John Hager 39 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence.

He enjoyed Karate and liked to do fabricating, welding, auto mechanic work.

Dustin is survived by his son, Draven Hager; daughter, Serenity Hager both of Lancaster, Ohio; mother an step-father, Linda and Jim Hollen of Reynoldsburg, Ohio;...

Oct 23, 2020

Thelma Lorene Lahrmer Naylor, age 91 of Lancaster, passed away Oct 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on Sept. 9, 1929 in Oak Hill, OH to the late Ernest and Rosa Lahrmer. Thelma enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, doing crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy.  She was a talented quilter and a member of the...

Oct 23, 2020

Sara Glover Clark, age 84 of Lancaster, died Oct 23rd, 2020 at the Pickering House.  She was born on October 30th, 1935 in Columbus to the late Elmer and Blanche Wynn Glover.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's Dorcas Circle, and the AT&T Pioneers.  She was a project engineer at...

Oct 22, 2020

Fred Strawser, 72, of Lancaster, OH passed away suddenly at home on October 22, 2020. Fred was a devoted and caring husband, father, “Pampa”, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 38 years, Brenda (Norris) Strawser; children, Heath Strawser of Amanda, Matt Coughlin of Chicago, Il and Kristen (Mike) Wilson of Lancaster; grandchildren, Leah...

Oct 22, 2020

Donald “Don” Reid, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on October 22, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster on July 25, 1939 to the late Nelson and Nellie (VanFossen) Reid.

Don was a veteran of the United States Army, and retired from Thompson Consumer Electronics/RCA in Circleville, Ohio.

Don is survived by...

Oct 21, 2020

Debbie “GG” Gordon, age 63, passed away on October 21st, 2020 in Lancaster. Debbie was born to the late Richard and Patricia (Lauhon) Brown on January 8th, 1957 in Lancaster Ohio. Debbie enjoyed crafting in her spare time and also enjoyed playing various board games. Above all, Debbie loved being around her family and spent as much time as...

Oct 18, 2020

David B. Roebuck, born September 25, 1935 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, passed away on October 18 at the age of 85. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oral Boyd and Grace (Bradford) Roebuck; and sister-in-law, Susan Roebuck. He is survived by his wife, Georgia (Mach) Roebuck; children, Mary and Rebecca (Ian Anderson) Roebuck; grandchildren, Elliot and Lucy;...

Oct 18, 2020

Bradley James “Bubba” Linden, age 60, passed away on October 18th, 2020 at his place of residence. Bradley was born to James and Carolyn (Koehlmeier) Linden on February 6th, 1960 in Columbus Ohio. Bradley keenly loved the sea, you could always find Brad fishing or enjoying his many fish aquariums. He was a lifetime member of Local 18 Operating...

Oct 18, 2020

Russell H. Miller, Jr. 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Arbors at Carroll.

He was a retired master craftsman for General Motors Corporation.  He enjoyed working on small engines and taking his dog ground hog hunting.

Russell is survived by his sons, Danny Miller of Carroll, Ohio and Jacob Miller...

Oct 17, 2020

Christopher C. Whitaker 56 of Junction City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was a US Navy veteran and worked for NiSource (Columbia Gas).  Christopher was a member of NRA and enjoyed NASCAR, football games, dirt bike riding and just loved the outdoors including his hummingbirds.

He was...

Oct 16, 2020

Stella "Toots" L. Graham, age 91 of Lancaster passed away October 16, 2020 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Alexander and Floretta Clover Unverzagt in Berea, OH on Dec. 5th, 1928.  She was a Nurses Aid and enjoyed crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family.  Toots'  personality and love of life will be...

Oct 15, 2020

Dave H. Stevens, 67 of Sugar Grove, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was in the US Navy serving during Vietnam and was a retired stationary engineer from Treehouse.  Dave was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, served the...

Oct 15, 2020

Thomas Joseph Reiser, 69, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born on July 24, 1951 to Jack and Joann (Schwartz) Reiser.

Tom was a 1971 graduate of Groveport Madison.  He was a retired meat inspector serving the state of Ohio for over 30 years.  After retirement, he enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2020

Lowell Raymond Rutter Jr. ,age 75 of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on October 14th, 2020.  He was born on April 25th, 1945 to the late Lowell and Elsie Smeck Rutter.  He served in the US Army where he became a  specialist 5th class. He received the Vietnam service medal with 3 bronze service stars, the Republic of...

Oct 13, 2020

Edward Allan Bigony age 80 passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday October 13th at The Memory Center Atlanta. A devoted husband and father he is survived by his three children Deborah (Titch) White, Chandra (John) Sayers, and Chad (Stacey) Bigony as well as his six grandchildren; Olivia & Zoe White, Jack & Nathan Sayers, and...