Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

Clara Louise Shull, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born in Sugar Grove to the late William and Alice Rudolph on July 20, 1932.

Clara enjoyed auctions, antiques, and had a special place in her heart for her pets.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Karen) Shull, Gregg (Sandy)...

Jan 11, 2021

Ersel Eugene Taylor, age 83 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord on January 11, 2021 at  Country Lane Gardens in Thornville.  He was born to the late Oscar and Laurie Drumm Taylor in Somerset on March 14, 1937.  He was a 1957 Graduate of Liberty Union and retired from the City of Lancaster Street Department.  He previously...

Jan 10, 2021

Gary Amel Gerken, age 86, of Grove City Ohio passed away at Doctors Hospital on January 10th, 2021. Gary was born to the late Fred and Freida (Shromme) Gerken on January 4th, 1935 in Lancaster Ohio. Gary graduated from LHS, class of '53. After graduation Gary went on to study at OU and played for the Bobcats. Gary also...

Jan 10, 2021

Caroline J. Wiseman 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Pickering House.

She was a waitress at many places including Jimmy’s Drive In.  She enjoyed reading, walking her canine companion “Spooky”.

Caroline is survived by her husband of 34 years, Henry Wiseman; son, Ralph “Ed” Shrider of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter,...

Jan 8, 2021

Samuel L. Aisel 64 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away January 8, 2021 at Ohio State University Medical Center.

He was a sky wheel operator for various fairs prior to becoming a truck driver and later retiring from Mercer Trucking Company. He was a carpenter, enjoyed gardening, various family oriented activities and loved his family.

Samuel...

Jan 8, 2021

Joseph M. Pierce 43 of Thornville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Pickering House.

He was retired from the Millersport Volunteer Fire Department with 16 years of service and was a 911 dispatcher for Licking County with 20 years of service.

Joseph liked running, hiking, fishing, camping and the great outdoors.  He...

Jan 7, 2021

Roberta “Berty” Sue Crawford, 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  She was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Robena and Norman Seesholtz.

She was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church.

She was the most wonderful wife, mother and grandmother anyone could ever...

Jan 7, 2021

Alva “Gene” Azbell, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on January 7, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and family, after a brief illness. He was born on December 28, 1936 to the late Fred and Goldie Azbell. Gene was a retired tool and die maker by trade.

He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 4, 2021

Robert Anthony Bruno Sr, age 66, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed Monday, January 4, 2021 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family in Lancaster, Ohio. Robert was born February 26, 1954 to the late Carolyn Smith and Kenneth Bruno. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Magnone, of whom he loved and cherished. They raised three sons together,...

Jan 4, 2021

Earl Short, 88, of Rushville, Ohio went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021 after a brief illness.

Earl was born in Birmingham, AL on October 2, 1932, son of the late Robert and Luddie Mae (Hutchinson) Short.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Mais) Short; three sons,...

Jan 3, 2021

Donna Jean Bigham, 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired packer for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 40 years of service.  She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and F.O.E. Aries #2120.  Donna enjoyed gardening, crafts, Elvis Presley, Thomas Kinkade items and...

Jan 2, 2021

David Paul Edward, age 57, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at his place of residence on January 2nd, 2021. David was born to Donald Edward and Mary Lou Beatty on September 21st, 1963 in Lompoc California. David had a wonderful, caring personality and worked as a nurse to be able to use his personality to its fullest. David was...

Jan 2, 2021

Jack L. Burnside, age 83, of Lancaster, Ohio went to the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021 with family at his side.  Jack was born in Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956. During high school, he played the drums in the marching band and was active in The Boy Scouts of America,...

Jan 2, 2021

Jimmie L. Mathias, age 85 of Baltimore, died January 2nd, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Walter and May Kane Mathias in Baltimore on September 6th, 1935.  He retired from Tectum in Newark where he was a purchasing agent.  He was a member of "The Grove Community Christian Church" and was a former elder...

Jan 2, 2021

Marie Cottrill, age 75 of Lancaster, died January 2, 2021.  She was born on August 19, 1945 to the late Charles and Florence Linedecker Young in Roberts, WV.  She taught as a preschool teacher and then rose to become a preschool administrator at the Lancaster Headstart and Pickerington Headstart.  Marie was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed...

Dec 31, 2020

Sara L. Hackney, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on December 31, 2020. She was born to the late Paul and Mary Leslie in Columbus on July 12, 1940.

Sara was a loving mother and grandmother. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, worked for 35 years in the district office at Fairfield Union Local Schools,...

Dec 31, 2020

John R. Webb 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy.  He was a forklift operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation.  John was a member of the Terry Webb VFW Post 1516, Amvets 1985, enjoyed bowling, billiards, fishing, camping and...

Dec 30, 2020

Janet Ann Switzer age 85 of Baltimore passed away on December 30, 2020.  She was born on August 5th, 1935 to the late J. Arnold and Catherine Guisinger Switzer in Pickerington.  She moved to Baltimore when she was four and resided at the same residence.  She was a member of the Baltimore United Methodist Church and a 1953 Liberty...

Dec 30, 2020

Gregory Michael Kasson, 58, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on December 30th, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Gregory was born on February 6th, 1962 to the late Michael and Martha Kasson in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Pickerington Central in 1980 with All-state honors in football, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s...

Dec 29, 2020

Judy K. Lutz, age 76 of Lancaster passed away on December 29th, 2020 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's. She was born to the late James and Treva Moore on May 31st, 1944.  She was a wonderful homemaker always enjoying spending her time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Tim) Spires, Kelly...