Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 10, 2020

BALTIMORE - Mary L. O’Neil, 75, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Licking Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1944 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late William and Inez Moore. She was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School. Mary was a retired nursing assistant for the...

Jul 9, 2020

Iona Jean Deskins 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired medical records technician for Crestview Manor Nursing Center for 25 years.  She enjoyed oil painting, spending time with her family and growing flowers.  Jean was loved by many.

Jean is survived by her...

Jul 8, 2020

Terry L. Kitchen age 76, of Columbus passed away July 8th, 2020 at Riverside Hospital.  He was born to the late Emmet and Almeda (Curry) Kitchen on July 9th, 1943 in Lancaster.  He retired from the US Army where he was an administrative assistant. He obtained the rank of Major at the Pentagon and was a Project Officer.  He...

Jul 7, 2020

Jean Heston, age 88 of Lancaster went to the arms of the Lord at her residence on July 7, 2020. She was born to the late Irvin and Alice Stouder Lape on Nov. 11, 1931 in Lancaster. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Lancaster. Jean was a homemaker and would spend her time lovingly raising...

Jul 6, 2020

Debi Springer Clarridge, age 66 of Lancaster passed away at her residence on July 6, 2020.  She was born to the late Emil and Mary Lou Kimble Springer on Sept. 12, 1953 in Lancaster.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was part of their bereavement ministry.  She was a housing manager for...

Jul 4, 2020

Inez Lucille Foltz, 106, of Baltimore, passed away on July 4, 2020.

Inez was survived by her son, Carl (Sharon) Foltz; daughter, Hellen Wilkin; and many other loving family members and friends.

Burial will take place in Union Evangelical Cemetery, and a service will take place at a later date.

Arrangements through Johnson-Smith...

Jul 3, 2020

Ruth F. Enlow, 69, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born January 29, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Clarence and Margaret Turner.  After graduating from Pekin High School in Pekin, Illinois, Ruth worked as the secretary to the Dean at Bradley University where she met her future husband...

Jul 2, 2020

Fred E. McNash, age 85 of Millersport, passed away July 2, 2020 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Andy and Tracy Proctor McNash in Mammoth, WV.  He developed a strong work ethic as he went to work after his father's passing when he was in the 8th grade to provide for his family.  He worked...

Jul 1, 2020

Carol J. (Good) Knotts 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

She was a member of Faith Memorial Church, loved kids, family, taking pictures and caring for others.

Carol is survived by her sisters, Patty (Roy) Mohler of Lancaster, Ohio and Peggy Rosser of Millersport, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Lisa Rosser,...

Jun 29, 2020

Jack E. McGee 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Bickford of Lancaster.  He had worked as a mill wright for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Plant #2 for 28 years then retired from Anheuser-Busch. He was a member of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene.

Jack is survived by his children,...

Jun 28, 2020

Arthur Eugene Kemerer Sr., 82, of Lancaster, passed away on June 28, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born on September 18, 1937 in Export, PA to the late Henry and Alice Kemerer.

Arthur was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was also a member of Olivedale Senior Center and enjoyed playing in...

Jun 25, 2020

Ronalie “Ronny” Bivens 75 of Baltimore, Ohio fought uterine cancer for 1 ½ years. Heaven gained another angel on Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 23, 1945 to the late Harry and Mary (Bisutti) Bivens, Sr.

She retired from Robert Shaw Co. and later retired from the Kroger deli in Pickerington....

Jun 25, 2020

Jenene A. Bope, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on June 25, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 1, 1942 to the late Benjamin Newton and Mellie Irenene Dyer in Rockbridge, Ohio.

Jenene was a retired bookkeeper for the Robert K. Fox Family Y, and a bookkeeper for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Somerset....

Jun 24, 2020

Daniel Lee Peck, age 54 of Pleasantville passed away on June 24th, 2020. He was born on Dec. 4th, 1965 to the late Floyd and Norma Smith Peck in Lancaster.  He was a handyman who was an amazing carpet layer.  He llved tinkering with cars, always working on them, enjoyed racing and spending time with his family and friends....

Jun 24, 2020

Mary E. (Lee) Rutan, 86 passed away peacefully in the morning at Altercare Lanfair on June 24th, 2020. Mary was born in Lancaster, OH to the late Herbert & Marie (Eaton) Lee on May 30, 1934. Mary graduated from St Mary's high school in 1952. She worked at Diamond Power and went on to work at Rockwell International. She...

Jun 23, 2020

Fredrick “Rick” F. Hanna, age 51 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away June 23, 2020.  He was born on July 2, 1968 in Lancaster.  He retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service, he was currently employed with Lancaster Municipal Gas, was a certified Master Judge for KCBS, a member of Angler’s Paradise, the 40 et...

Jun 23, 2020

Dylan K. Taylor, 28 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident.  He was a diesel mechanic.

He is survived by his children, Dakota, Klaus and Marley; parents, Brian and Candy Taylor of Taylors, SC; brother, Austin Patterson of New Lexington, Ohio; sisters, Ayla (Alex) Phipps of Sparta, NC,...

Jun 23, 2020

J. Richard Swinehart 83 of New Salem, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired manager of Fairfield Landmark Co-op with 37 years of service. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church,  60 year member of the Pleasant Valley Masonic Lodge #531 F & AM and  Parthenia...

Jun 22, 2020

James L. Harris, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John P. and Sarah J. (Turner) Harris.

He served in the US Army. James held the position of Vice President of Quality Assurance at Ross Labs in...

Jun 21, 2020

John T. Steinmetz 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his residence.

He was a World War II US Navy veteran and was the recipient of the French Legion Medal of Honor. He was a retired Machinist for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 35 years of service.

John was a...