Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 2, 2020

Velma (nee Smith) Simon, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on August 2, 2020. She was born to the late Charles and Bertha Smith on September 11, 1927 in Brazil, IN.

Velma was a 1945 Lancaster High School graduate. She went on to receive a diploma from Lancaster Hospital School of Nursing, and used her skill and passion...

Aug 2, 2020

Bill Jeffrey age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on August 2nd, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Gerald and Maxine (Conner) Jeffrey on July 11th, 1938 at Starr, Ohio. He ran his own construction and excavating business for many years in three different states. He was very adept at mechanical...

Jul 31, 2020

Barbara Lynn Burford, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on July 31, 2020. She was born to Ann Cassady and the late Milton Buford on May 10, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio.

Barbara was a fun person, who had a good sense of humor and she loved to laugh. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends....

Jul 31, 2020

John Robert Thomas, age 88 went to be with his Lord on July 31, 2020 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Home.  He was born to the late William and Ethel Hickman Thomas in Lancaster on Nov. 14, 1931.  He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. ...

Jul 31, 2020

Margaret Tener age 94, of Lancaster, passed away July 31, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late John and Rozella Shull Blum on June 22, 1926. She retired from Nationwide after 15 years.  She loved her family and enjoyed traveling to Michigan and South Carolina to visit.. She was a member of St Paul Evangelical...

Jul 28, 2020

Brad Lininger 58 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence.

He was a retired pipe fitter and welder for Local Union #189.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting

and fishing.

Brad is survived by his sons, Cody Lininger and Logan Lininger both of Columbus, Ohio and sister,...

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara Joan Kerns 88 of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born May 1, 1932 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late John and Marjorie Parthemore Lowe.

She was a graduate of Kenton High School and Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.

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Jul 24, 2020

Patricia “Pat” A. Lininger 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, loved to bowl and watch the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Team play.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Marie Lininger of Columbus, Ohio; son, Brad Anthony Lininger of...

Jul 24, 2020

Linda Lou Derr 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired sales clerk for Gray Drug Store and loved her cats.

Linda is survived by her sisters, Bonnie Miller and Beverly (Frank) White all of Lancaster, Ohio; aunt, Joan Bauman, several nieces, nephews, cousins...

Jul 24, 2020

Ronald Gale Disbennet 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a former member of the F.O.E. Aries #2120.

He is survived by his twin brother, Richard (Rose) Disbennet, Darrell Disbennet and Brian Disbennet; sister, Cathy (Dana) Cain all of Lancaster, Ohio; six nieces, five nephews;...

Jul 23, 2020

Joretta “Jet” Taylor age 84, of Lancaster passed away July 23rd, 2020 at OSU East. She was born to the late Floyd and Burnice (Smith) Looker on December 24th, 1935 in Mt. Vernon. She was a homemaker and got to spend her time surrounded by those she cherished most. She loved to cook for those around her and they...

Jul 22, 2020

Gerald Cox, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on July 22, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Joseph and Ernestine Cox on December 25, 1955.

Gerald was an avid golfer, bowler, and runner. He was a manager at Big Bear for many years, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and was an advocate for Lifeline...

Jul 20, 2020

James Franklin Laver, 87 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1933 in Baltimore, Ohio to the late Maurice B. and Doris A. (Landis) Laver.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy.  He was a retired letter carrier for the US...

Jul 17, 2020

Gary Carlton Culp, age 79 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Fairfield Medical Center on July 17, 2020.

Gary was born January 26, 1941 in Pleasantville, Ohio to the late William Carlton and Clara Elizabeth (Smith) Culp. Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife and childhood sweetheart of fifty-six and...

Jul 17, 2020

Catherine "Kathy" Kay Reincheld, age 66 of Baltimore passed away in her home surrounded by her family on July 17, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1954 in Columbus. Kathy was preceded in death by her Daddy, Dolphus N. Gambill, and her Mother, Mildred (Stephens) Gambill. Kathy had wonderful parents and was thankful for their love and support. ...

Jul 16, 2020

Larry Edward Culbertson Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on July 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Rushville to the late Theodore and Ida Culbertson on May 8, 1940.

Larry was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed being able to camp, hunt, and fish. He was passionate about NASCAR,...

Jul 14, 2020

James William Miller, age 91, died of natural causes on July 14, 2020.  He was born November 30, 1928, in Lancaster to Winfred Cornelius (Boo) and Lucile Belle Deffenbaugh Miller.

After graduating from Lancaster High School in 1946, he attended Indiana University and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1950.  While serving as an officer in...

Jul 14, 2020

Sheran Elizabeth (Johnson) Brigham age 79, of Columbus previously of Coldwater, MI passed away July 14th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Worst) Johnson on April 24th 1941 in Coldwater. She loved her family more than anything cherished her time raising her children as a homemaker. After her children finished school,...

Jul 12, 2020

David Leroy Paul, age 47, died unexpectedly and suddenly at Fairfield Medical Center on July 12, 2020. He was born August 8, 1972 in Melbourne, Florida to mother Joyce Mazzella and father David Paul.

David was raised in Melbourne, Florida where he attended Melbourne High School. David made friends easily and was involved in many community gatherings...

Jul 12, 2020

C. Jane McConnell, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on July 12, 2020 with her loving sons by her side. She was born on August 1, 1930 in Junction City to the late Earl and Mary Mohler.

Jane was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as a glassware artisan at...