Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

Earl Leroy Hooker, age 96, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at Logan Care and Rehab on November 22nd, 2020. Earl was born to the late Charles and Goldie Hooker on October 18th, 1924. Earl was a member of the Air Corps and the Ohio Air National Guard. Earl joined the VFW as well as the Civil Air Patrol after...

Nov 21, 2020

John David Balthaser passed away on Saturday, November 21 in Heath, Ohio due to complications of Covid-19.  He was born January 15, 1955 in Lancaster.

John is survived by his sister, Rebecca Balthaser McBride (David) of Campbell, CA; three nieces, Kathleen of San Jose, CA, Amanda of San Francisco, CA, and Maria of Campbell, and several cousins. ...

Nov 21, 2020

Flora Christine Agosta, 85 of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2021 at Embassy Logan.  She was born on July 8, 1935 in Haydenville, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Lancaster High School, and retired from the Kroger Company. She was a good samaritan through the Salvation Army.  Flora will be greatly missed by all her friends and...

Nov 20, 2020

Kevin Randall West, age 64, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Marjorie Ann and Earl Kent West and grew up in Whitehall, Ohio. He graduated from The Columbus Academy in 1972 and was a National Merit Scholar.  He moved to the Lancaster area from Columbus shortly after graduating...

Nov 20, 2020

Brenda E. Cannon, 64, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Licking County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Columbus, OH to the late Harry and Betty Cannon on October 8, 1956.

She is survived by her brothers, Michael Cannon and Richard Cannon; niece and nephew; and friend, Shirley Verhey.

Brenda is preceded in death...

Nov 20, 2020

Mildred Bettyjane nee Soper Morgan, passed away peacefully at home, and surrounded by family on November 20, 2020. Mildred was born on February 22, 1928 in Coshocton, OH. She lived many years in Pleasantville until she could no longer maintain her little farm.

She is survived by her son, Daniel (Karen) Morgan; daughters, Pamela (Lowell) Cordial, and...

Nov 19, 2020

Juanita M. Francis, 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Arbors of Carroll.  Juanita was born on August 5, 1936 to the late William Fred and Ethel (McClelland) Snoke in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was retired from Fairfield Medical Center, where she worked mostly on the OB Floor with 30 years of service.

Nov 19, 2020

William Allen Little, just 38 days old, left our world for a better one on November 19th, 2020.  He was born on October 12, 2020 to his loving and courageous parents, Nathan and Samantha Little of Thornville.  He is survived by his siblings, Anna, Kylie, Emileigh, Aurora, Peyton, Carleigh, Dylan, and Gabriella; grandparents, Suzan (Daniel) Nugeness, John Stewart, Sheila...

Nov 18, 2020

Bob Comyack 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his residence. He was an i.t. recruiter.  He loved his children, enjoyed wrestling, nature and going fishing.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Kaitlyn (Dustin) Ferreira of Sugar Grove, Ohio and Hannah Comyack of Lancaster, Ohio; many nieces and nephews and his canine...

Nov 18, 2020

Sophie H. Morgan, age 92, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on November 18th, 2020. Sophie was born the the late Frank and Alexandra (Banach) Lukowski on November 13th, 1928 in Detroit Michigan. Sophie worked at Diamond Power Specialty before retiring as an office administrator for Reichhold Chemicals. She was a member of Fairfield Counties AARP,...

Nov 17, 2020

Carol “Sue” Staten, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born to the late Emmet and Edna Thompson on September 26, 1940.

Sue was a Lancaster City Schools cook for 25 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jarvie “Lowell” Staten; children, Catherine...

Nov 17, 2020

Garland R. Brown, age 86 of Pleasantville died Nov. 17, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late, Steve and Lucy Sparks Brown in Thompson Valley, Virginia on Jan. 5, 1934.  He served in the US Army and worked for 46 years as a foreman at Techneglas where he was in the 1/4 century club. He...

Nov 14, 2020

Tyler James Ragan (Tyder), age 25 of Baltimore, Ohio left this world prematurely on Saturday November 14, 2020.  Tyler was born on February 6, 1995 to Cody & Diana Ragan.  Tyler was a class of 2013 graduate from Liberty Union High School and a lifetime resident of Baltimore, Ohio.  Tyler loved his baby girl, Parker, and she was the...

Nov 13, 2020

Jane M. Walter, 81, of Baltimore, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on November 13th, 2020. Jane was born to the late Ralph and Leota (Wilkins) Badertscher on May 11th, 1939 in Bluffton, Ohio. Jane was loved dearly by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Jane loved her family deeply and spent as much time...

Nov 12, 2020

“Today she is at peace and wrapped in the arms of her Lord. What we have lost heaven has gained.” Sadness and peace set in as the woman we knew as mother, grandma, aunt, and friend passed from this earth into the waiting arms of her Lord. Dorothy L. nee Rockey Pettit passed away at Logan Heath Care, November...

Nov 12, 2020

Robby Carpenter, age 18 of Lancaster, died November 12, 2020.  Robby was born on Jan 22, 2002 and enjoyed life to the fullest.  Robby enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Robby is survived by his mother, Tiya Carpenter; grandmother, Helen LeFever; uncle, Mike (Karynn) Carpenter;...

Nov 12, 2020

John E. “Jack” Edgington, 82, went home to the Lord on November 12, 2020. Jack was a loving

husband to his wife Kathryn for 35 years, and was the father of Doug (Beth), Jud (Stacy), Jill

(Hank Pyles), Dee Dee (Tim Roby), Steve Robison, and John Russell (Jen). He was a gift to his

Nov 11, 2020

Carl Hoshor, age 98, of Baltimore passed away November 11th, 2020. He was born May 6, 1922 to the late Lela Fisher and Joseph Hoshor. Carl was a tremendously hard worker his entire life and raised five children, who he loved more than anything. He was extremely well known throughout Baltimore as a local celebrity and also nearby towns....

Nov 10, 2020

Sue Ann (Denton) Hettinger, 75, of Lancaster, OH passed away at Arbors at Carroll on November 10th, 2020. Sue Ann was born to the late George and Mildred (Blosser) Denton on April 6th, 1945. Sue Ann graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963. Sue Ann was a member of the First United Methodist church in Lancaster, where she and...

Nov 6, 2020

Donald C. Betts, age 69 of Millersport, died peacefully at home Nov 6th, 2020.  He was born to the late Clifford and Martha (Kerr) Betts in Columbus.  He retired from Columbus Prescription Pharmacies and previously worked for Miesse Pharmacy and Medal where he was a purchasing agent and inventory control representative. He was a member of the Baltimore United...