Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

James E. Powers 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Laurels at Norworth.  He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army and was a truck driver for over 71 years.  James also did bulk delivery of newspapers for the Columbus Dispatch from 1981 until 2013.

James is survived by his...

Dec 6, 2020

Ward “Bub” Payne, age 80 of Lancaster died December 6th, 2020 at Circleville post acute.  He was born to the late Earl and Myrtle Perry Payne in Ross County.  He was a farmhand who loved working the land and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Martina Cradlebough) Payne,...

Dec 5, 2020

Betty J. Coey, age 83, of Baltimore Ohio passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on December 5th, 2020. Betty was born to the late Edward and Ella (Mills) White on November 13th, 1937. Betty was a devout Christian, who read her Bible every day that she could, she truly loved being close to the Lord. In her spare time,...

Dec 4, 2020

Caleb William Tiller, 18, of Lancaster, passed away on December 4, 2020. He was born in Columbus on September 15, 2002 to Eric and Jennifer Tiller.

Caleb sincerely had a heart for others, as he felt things very deeply. He loved animals and would often carry his own dog around with him. Caleb was gifted both musically...

Dec 4, 2020

Donna Mae Miller, age 83 of Lancaster died December 4th, 2020 at Logan Care and Rehab.  She was born in Junction City on June 30, 1937 to the late Forrest and Mabel Howdyshell Huston.  She retired from Anchor Hocking Bremen where she used her artistic talents as a hand glass decorator.  She was a long time member of Ebenezer...

Dec 3, 2020

Darren Alan Seesholtz, age 51 of Lancaster, died December 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.   He was born on June 9, 1969 in Lancaster.  He worked at Allied Mineral for many years.  He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan.  He had a huge heart and greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Darren...

Dec 2, 2020

Gloria White, 85, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2020.  She was born June 2, 1935 in Salesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Herland and Clarice Reynolds.

Gloria graduated from Zanesville High School in 1952 and then attended nursing school. Gloria was a wonderful stay at home mom for many years. Her work life included time...

Nov 30, 2020

Robert B. Springer, age 85, of Rockbridge Ohio passed away at Lanfair Center on November 30th, 2020. Robert was born to the late Ivar and Ann (Bell) Springer on September 29th, 1935. Robert was a devout member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church and Union Church. Robert was always a productive man, he worked many years as a factory worker...

Nov 29, 2020

Phyllis Ruff-Lemke passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 90, with her daughter, son, and beloved cat, “Baby” by her side.

Phyllis was a licensed Cosmetologist her entire career. She owned her first beauty salon in Lancaster, Ohio, then moved to Bremen, Ohio and continued her salon for many...

Nov 29, 2020

G. David Gribble, age 86 of Lancaster, died Nov. 29, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late George and Elizabeth Gribble in Wheeling, WV on Sept. 3, 1934.  He was a graduate of Capital University and was the owner of Gribbles River Valley Motors for 30 years.  He was a past president of Rotary and...

Nov 28, 2020

Charles H. Piper, 84 of Lancaster, passed peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2020.

Chuck was born on February 23, 1936. He served in the Marine Corp and worked for the state as a maintenance supervisor for 30 plus years. He was an avid fisherman and loved to spend time with his family.

Chuck was preceded...

Nov 28, 2020

James Robert Ricketts 73 of Lancaster, Ohio and former resident of Logan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1947 to the late Robert and Amy E. (Spray) Ricketts in Logan, Ohio.

James was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army. He retired from Dayton-Rogers...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard L. Fausnaugh, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on November 28, 2020. He was born to the late Elza and Minnie Fausnaugh on July 29, 1936.

Richard is survived by his children, Jodi (Stephen) Pollitt, Kevin (Peggy) Fausnaugh, and Kris (Laurie) Fausnaugh; grandchildren, Jason Lee, Megan, Aaron (Randi), Stephanie, Dylan (Maria), Heather (Michael), Blake, and Caitlin; great...

Nov 27, 2020

George Albert Scheidegger, Sr. 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired roofer with Schottenstein Investments.  He had been a volunteer fireman with Liberty Twp. Fire Department nd he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, puzzle books, and just eating popcorn.

George is survived by his sons,...

Nov 25, 2020

On Wednesday November 25th, 2020 Steven Henry Ricketts passed away unexpectedly.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Boyd Samuel Ricketts Sr and Marry Lee (Eaton) Ricketts, as well as his older brother Boyd Samuel Ricketts Jr and older sister Sandra Ricketts (Mason).

Steve was born on August 7th, 1953 in Lancaster, Ohio. He...

Nov 25, 2020

Doris Shiltz 83 of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born June 30, 1937 in Glenford, Ohio, to Lloyd Mack and Valeria (Helser) Mack. She graduated from Glenford High School in 1955 and from the Lancaster Hospital School of Nursing in 1958.  She worked four years...

Nov 25, 2020

Cindy Sue (Roby) DeLong 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Charles H. DeLong; twin sister, Linda Baer of Lancaster, Ohio and sister, Robin Lynn (Robert) Imler-Shonk of Waynesburg, TN and many nieces and nephews.

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Nov 24, 2020

Lorena B. (Stover) Rogers 79 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Country Lane Gardens. She was on October 14, 1941 in West Virginia to the late Joseph and Catherine (Craig) Stover.

She was retired from Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, loved crafts and crocheting.

Lorena is survived by her sons,...

Nov 24, 2020

George E. Ruble 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Pickering House.  He was born on July 13, 1939 to the late George B. and Hazel (Good) Ruble.  He took veterinary classes at OSU and then became a livestock inspector for the State of Ohio Agriculture Department with 35 years of service.  He...

Nov 24, 2020

Marilyn K. Waits 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired registered nurse at Lancaster Hospital with 38 years of service.  She was a member of Baltimore United Methodist Church, Baltimore Senior Citizens and volunteered at the Baltimore Food Pantry.

Marilyn is survived by...