Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Jerry L. White age 69 of Lancaster, passed away June 20, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehab in Lancaster.  He was born on Dec. 5, 1950 in Chillicothe.  He was a retired owner operator truck driver that enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Laurie (Mike) Justice and Stefanie (Don) White-Harris; grandchildren,...

Jun 20, 2020

Marjorie Lou (Johnston) Miskell, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away June 20, 2020. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on October 28, 1937 to the late Jesse C. and Jennie G. (Jourdan) Johnston. Marjorie was a 1956 graduate of Lancaster High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for over 40 years and most recently retired from the Culligan Co....

Jun 19, 2020

Chad R. Kalb 52 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.

He served in the US Army. He was a mechanic for the Elevator Local Union Columbus, Ohio and a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1985.  Chad loved the outdoors like hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.  He...

Jun 19, 2020

Dorothy (Walton) Leiendecker of Baltimore passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Cleatus Walton of Pickerington, husband Raymond “Pete” Leiendecker, infant daughter Patricia, son Raymond, great grandson Raymond “BJ’, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Dorothy is survived by her son Jim...

Jun 18, 2020

Hazel L. (Brooks) Fosnaugh 97 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Beckford of Lancaster.  She was born in Columbus to the late Alvin and Mary (Dungan) Brooks on March 20, 1923.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearl Fosnaugh of 53 years. Together they owned and operated the Fosnaugh...

Jun 17, 2020

Mary A. Yenrick, age 94, died on June 17th, 2020 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Luis and Lennie Smith Waldeck in Lancaster, OH on Feb. 20th, 1926.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and as the bookkeeper for the Fraternal Order of the Moose Lodge for 30+years.

Caring...

Jun 15, 2020

William "Bill" George, age 79 of Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Clarence B. and Marveen Sanford George on May 15, 1941 in Lancaster.  He was a quality control manager at Wasserstrom.  He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, was a past Baltimore Masonic...

Jun 13, 2020

Tammy Rutter, 39 of Rushville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Perry County Health Center in Somerset, Ohio.  She was a Homemaker and had a variety of hobbies and interests.

She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Shawn Rutter; children, Kaitlyn Nutt, David Ryan Nutt, Destiny Rutter and Shawna Rutter; brothers, Hobert Blackburn...

Jun 12, 2020

Elden Lee Thornton, Jr. 73 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He served in the US Army from 1966-1968 during the Vietnam War. He was a retired plant manager for Thornton Industries.  Lee was a member of AMVETS Post 1985, American Legion Post #11 and VFW Post 1380.

Jun 11, 2020

Mary Margaret (Howdyshell) McLaughlin, 92, of Bremen, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was born April 23, 1928, in Maxville, OH to the late Harley and Irene Howdyshell.

Mary was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. As the leader of the Sew What’s 4-H club for 51 years, she fostered the minds of many a...

Jun 11, 2020

Brian L. Hamilton 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at The James Cancer Hospital.

He was a fabricator for Phoenix Electrotek in Lancaster.  He loved to play his base guitar, listening to Rock and Roll, Sci-Fi and building hobby train sets.  He was a lover of small animals and had a big...

Jun 7, 2020

Gary Joseph Huber age 65, passed away on Sunday June 7th, 2020 at his residence.  He was born to the late John and Delores Toebee Huber in Cleveland on August 19th, 1954.  He is survived by his sons, James and Thomas Huber, and daughter, Beth (Dan) of Louisville KY; brother, Edward (Judy); sister, Diane; grandchildren, Devin, Skye, Leah, Ava,...

Jun 7, 2020

Ronald K. Paxton, 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.  Ron was born on January 12, 1937 at Lancaster Medical Center.  He was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1955.

Ron worked for Alten’s Foundry, Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and was a retired engineer from Owen Illinois in 2000. ...

Jun 7, 2020

Shirley Jean (Weatherington) Barr Powell, 84, of Canal Winchester, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was born on July 13, 1935 to the late Ralph and Helen (Babbert) Weatherington. On August 22, 1953 Shirley married John C. Barr who passed away on October 5, 1974. In 1992 she married Colmer Powell who passed away in 2006.

Jun 6, 2020

Lawrence E. Neel, Jr., age 90 and longtime resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2020.  Originally from Orrville, Ohio, where he met his wife, Betty (McAfee), Larry attended The Ohio State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree.  After graduation in 1951, he and Betty moved to Pennsylvania...

Jun 3, 2020

Patrick Leo Rankin, D.D.S., age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 3rd, 2020. He was born January 2, 1943 in Columbus, OH to the late Daniel L. II and Mary Rankin. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Jean (Burr) Rankin; sister, Marynell Rankin of Thornville; nephews, Daniel IV (Caroline) Rankin, Michael (Carol)...

May 30, 2020

Andrew Edson Brown, 42,  passed away May 30, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born February 10, 1978 in Escanaba, MI to Charles and Virginia Brown. He leaves behind his parents, wife Katrina Brown, daughter Jenna Brown, son Carter Brown, step-son Ian Barton, step-daughter Izabelle Barton, brother Jeffrey (Madalyn) Brown, sister Rebecca (Mike) Hagely, and several...

May 27, 2020

Dr. Karl William Kumler, beloved father, husband, and grandfather (“Pops”), passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2020.  Born October 19, 1940 to Florence White Kumler and Karl Warner Kumler in Baltimore, Ohio, Karl lived in Bexley for most of his school years, graduating from Bexley High School in 1959. A skilled athlete and relentless competitor, Karl continued...

May 25, 2020

Russell C. Rose, 63 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Pickering House.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Susan Rose and a brother.

Caring Cremation has taken place.

May 22, 2020

Beckey Jo (Azbell) Ridenour, 77, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, OH with her daughter by her side.  In her final days, she was able to be with her son and daughter-in-law, her daughter and son-in-law, and her grandson and granddaughter-in-law.  She cherished her family and was happiest when spending time with...