Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 17, 2020

Howard Gardner “Nick” Nicholson, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Lanfair Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.

Nick, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 8, 1928, to Stephen and Janet (Dexter) Nicholson. Raised on a small, rocky farm, Nick had a love for animals and...

Sep 17, 2020

Dorothy Weldon Hansberger, age 99 of Millersport died Sept 17, 2020 at Altercare Thornville.  She was born to the late Rudy and Elizabeth Wooten Weldon, in West Point, MS on Dec. 1, 1920.  She retired after 18 years as the secretary for the Walnut Twp. School District. She is a member of Millersport United Methodist Church, the Alpha Mothers...

Sep 16, 2020

Edgar L. Mathias age 85, of Lancaster, passed away September 16th, 2020 at OSU. He was born to the late John and Kathrine (Landerfelt) Mathias on May 22nd, 1935 in Nelsonville, Ohio. He was a member of the Faith Memorial Church and will be dearly missed by many.

He is survived by his sons, Kip...

Sep 14, 2020

Maribel Lee Poulos, age 92 of Lancaster passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 21, 1928 to the late Frank and Iverene Bowman of Amanda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony D. Poulos; parents, and her brother, Glenn  Bowman.  She is survived by her cherished friends.

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Sep 14, 2020

Richard “Rick” Shugg, 61, passed away on September 14, 2020. He was born to Carole and the late Ralph Shugg on December 15, 1958 in Charleston, WV.

Rick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pam Shugg; children, Joshua (Kacey) Shugg, and Chastity Shugg; grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlin, and Audrey;  mother, siblings, Susie and Debbie; sister-in-law, Kathy...

Sep 14, 2020

Fred J. Locke, age 84 of Lancaster, formerly of Columbus, died Sept. 14 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on Nov. 29, 1935 to the late Leonard and Sarah Shumaker Locke.  He retired as a cook for the Lancaster City Schools.  He will greatly be missed by all who knew him.

He is...

Sep 13, 2020

David A. Sater, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Sept. 13, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Enterprise, OH on Oct. 2, 1927 to the late Willis and Goldie Nihiser Sater.  He was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lancaster, OH.  He was a Korean War Veteran who retired from Alten Foundry and Zane...

Sep 9, 2020

Patricia “Joanie” (Stetson) Lantz age 66, passed away September 9th, 2020 at her place of residence in Lancaster, Ohio. Joanie was born to the late Robert and Patricia (Smith) Stetson on July 11th, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio. Joanie was a skilled interior designer, putting her wonderful talents to good use while working at Colonial Heights. She also loved working...

Sep 9, 2020

Linda L. Ross age 72 of Lancaster passed away September 9th, 2020. born in McArthur Ohio on August 29, 1948 to the late James and Elise Richards Davis.  She raised her two sons as a single mother and worked hard and was quite proud to be a member of the United Auto Workers Union and support her children.   She...

Sep 8, 2020

Kathryn “Katie” Doreen Tucker age 90, of Lancaster, passed away September 8th, 2020 at Alter Care of Canal Winchester. She was born to the late William and Ruth (Beekman) Lansing on December 8th, 1929 in Pike County, Ohio. She was an avid fan of art and would create beautiful water color and oil paintings for all to enjoy. She...

Sep 7, 2020

Mona Overton age 83, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away September 7th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Orville and Opal Adams McAnnally on January 16th, 1937 in Garden City, Alabama. She was a devout member of the Community of Christ, where she would put her piano and organ skills to good use. She was...

Aug 30, 2020

John J. Russo, age 77 of Lancaster, formerly of Youngstown, died August 30, 2020 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 21, 1943, in Youngstown to the late Vincent and Virginia Willrich Russo.  He was a 1961 graduate of North High School in Youngstown. He retired from route sales at the Schwebels Baking...

Aug 29, 2020

Barbara Jeanne (Unkle) Jones, 87, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born to the late Paul and Iva Unkle in Baltimore, OH on October 1, 1932.

She is survived by her son, Kacy Jones; grandson, Paul Andrew (Aleia) Jones; great granddaughter, Clover Jones; cousin, Dr. Larry Buchanan; and numerous friends.

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Aug 28, 2020

Willis Merle Miller, 92, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Carroll Place, Carroll. He was born August 21, 1928, in Mt. Orab, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Leona (née Klein) Miller. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea during the war. Willis graduated from Capital University with a bachelor's degree...

Aug 28, 2020

Nancy Marie (Nungesser) Cruit, 74, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday August 28th, 2020. She was born April 17th, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Wilbur and Martha Nungesser, the fourth of their thirteen children.

She attended St. Mary, Bishop Fenwick, and graduated from Lancaster High School, class of 1965. She married the...

Aug 28, 2020

Jimmie Lee Parker Jr., age 86 of Lancaster passed away August 28th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born on August 23rd, 1934 to the late Opal and Jimmy Lee Parker Sr.  in Tiptonville, TN.  He was a very intelligent man who worked for the GTE telephone company and was a head supervisor over Athens Ohio before retiring. ...

Aug 27, 2020

Janie Hamlin, 71 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She had been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Talbit Hall in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of Lima Township Seniors Citizens.

Janie was a beloved wife, aunt, friend and surrogate grandmother, Janie...

Aug 26, 2020

Kay Shover age 83, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away August 26th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late William and Rheada (Whittington) Ford on February 28th, 1937 in Thornville. She was a retired book keeper for Glasfloss Industries. She will be dearly missed by many.

She is survived by her husband,...

Aug 25, 2020

Charles William Furniss, 28, of Carroll, passed away on August 25, 2020. He was born on September 20, 1991 to Richard and Wanda Furniss in Lancaster, Oh.

He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Furniss; brother, Richard Furniss; sister, Tiffany Furniss; grandparents, Henry and Sharon Furniss, and Lana Furniss; aunt, Sherri Furniss; and parents.

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Aug 24, 2020

Lois Jene Wiley, 83, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.  Lois is survived by her sister Leota Trimmer; four of her children Jeff (Becky) Wiley, Marcy (Tony) Prestifilippo, Holly (Steve) Gray, Wendy (Jim Carter) Wiley, 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and another great grandchild due any day; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Lois...