Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 25, 2020

Richard  "Dick"  F. Magnuson, age 75 of Lancaster died September 25, 2020 at his son's residence in Springboro, OH.  He was born to the late Richard E. and Norma Christensen Magnuson on April 8th, 1945 in Columbus, OH. He married the love of his life Debora on Feb 14, 1981.  He was the owner and operator of Demand Soft...

Sep 22, 2020

Jacquelyn S. “Jackie” Thompson, 71, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020 at 9:45pm.

Jackie is preceded in death by her mother and father, Rosie and Maynard Tomlinson and her sister, Mary Alice Gray.  She is survived by her brother, Ned Tomlinson; her cousin Shelba McNicol; three daughters, Amy Gleissner (Andy); Angela...

Sep 21, 2020

Donna M. Gunder, age 88 of Lancaster, died Sept. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family  She was born to the late John and Sarah French Gibboney in Mt. Pleasant, PA on July 20th, 1932. Donna was a member of Maple St. United Methodist Church where she would volunteer in the nursery every Sunday for over 20...

Sep 20, 2020

Annmarie "Anitsa" Zubovich, age 55 of Etna passed away Sept. 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born to the late Samuel Zubovich and Jean Fosnaugh on May 23, 1965 in Columbus.  She was a purchasing agent who was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.  Annmarie a.k.a. “Nana” to her grandchildren greatly enjoyed spending time with her...

Sep 20, 2020

Margaret T. Owen 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was a retired sales clerk for JCPenney and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and Olivedale Senior Citizens Center.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Owen; daughter, Cynthia (Fred) Andres all of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren,...

Sep 17, 2020

Howard Gardner “Nick” Nicholson, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Lanfair Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.

Nick, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 8, 1928, to Stephen and Janet (Dexter) Nicholson. Raised on a small, rocky farm, Nick had a love for animals and...

Sep 17, 2020

Dorothy Weldon Hansberger, age 99 of Millersport died Sept 17, 2020 at Altercare Thornville.  She was born to the late Rudy and Elizabeth Wooten Weldon, in West Point, MS on Dec. 1, 1920.  She retired after 18 years as the secretary for the Walnut Twp. School District. She is a member of Millersport United Methodist Church, the Alpha Mothers...

Sep 16, 2020

Edgar L. Mathias age 85, of Lancaster, passed away September 16th, 2020 at OSU. He was born to the late John and Kathrine (Landerfelt) Mathias on May 22nd, 1935 in Nelsonville, Ohio. He was a member of the Faith Memorial Church and will be dearly missed by many.

He is survived by his sons, Kip...

Sep 14, 2020

Maribel Lee Poulos, age 92 of Lancaster passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 21, 1928 to the late Frank and Iverene Bowman of Amanda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony D. Poulos; parents, and her brother, Glenn  Bowman.  She is survived by her cherished friends.

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Sep 14, 2020

Richard “Rick” Shugg, 61, passed away on September 14, 2020. He was born to Carole and the late Ralph Shugg on December 15, 1958 in Charleston, WV.

Rick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pam Shugg; children, Joshua (Kacey) Shugg, and Chastity Shugg; grandchildren, Kelsey, Kaitlin, and Audrey;  mother, siblings, Susie and Debbie; sister-in-law, Kathy...

Sep 14, 2020

Fred J. Locke, age 84 of Lancaster, formerly of Columbus, died Sept. 14 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on Nov. 29, 1935 to the late Leonard and Sarah Shumaker Locke.  He retired as a cook for the Lancaster City Schools.  He will greatly be missed by all who knew him.

He is...

Sep 13, 2020

David A. Sater, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Sept. 13, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Enterprise, OH on Oct. 2, 1927 to the late Willis and Goldie Nihiser Sater.  He was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lancaster, OH.  He was a Korean War Veteran who retired from Alten Foundry and Zane...

Sep 9, 2020

Patricia “Joanie” (Stetson) Lantz age 66, passed away September 9th, 2020 at her place of residence in Lancaster, Ohio. Joanie was born to the late Robert and Patricia (Smith) Stetson on July 11th, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio. Joanie was a skilled interior designer, putting her wonderful talents to good use while working at Colonial Heights. She also loved working...

Sep 9, 2020

Linda L. Ross age 72 of Lancaster passed away September 9th, 2020. born in McArthur Ohio on August 29, 1948 to the late James and Elise Richards Davis.  She raised her two sons as a single mother and worked hard and was quite proud to be a member of the United Auto Workers Union and support her children.   She...

Sep 8, 2020

Kathryn “Katie” Doreen Tucker age 90, of Lancaster, passed away September 8th, 2020 at Alter Care of Canal Winchester. She was born to the late William and Ruth (Beekman) Lansing on December 8th, 1929 in Pike County, Ohio. She was an avid fan of art and would create beautiful water color and oil paintings for all to enjoy. She...

Sep 7, 2020

Mona Overton age 83, of Lancaster Ohio, passed away September 7th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Orville and Opal Adams McAnnally on January 16th, 1937 in Garden City, Alabama. She was a devout member of the Community of Christ, where she would put her piano and organ skills to good use. She was...

Aug 30, 2020

John J. Russo, age 77 of Lancaster, formerly of Youngstown, died August 30, 2020 at the Pickering House surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 21, 1943, in Youngstown to the late Vincent and Virginia Willrich Russo.  He was a 1961 graduate of North High School in Youngstown. He retired from route sales at the Schwebels Baking...

Aug 29, 2020

Barbara Jeanne (Unkle) Jones, 87, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born to the late Paul and Iva Unkle in Baltimore, OH on October 1, 1932.

She is survived by her son, Kacy Jones; grandson, Paul Andrew (Aleia) Jones; great granddaughter, Clover Jones; cousin, Dr. Larry Buchanan; and numerous friends.

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Aug 28, 2020

Willis Merle Miller, 92, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Carroll Place, Carroll. He was born August 21, 1928, in Mt. Orab, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Leona (née Klein) Miller. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea during the war. Willis graduated from Capital University with a bachelor's degree...

Aug 28, 2020

Nancy Marie (Nungesser) Cruit, 74, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday August 28th, 2020. She was born April 17th, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Wilbur and Martha Nungesser, the fourth of their thirteen children.

She attended St. Mary, Bishop Fenwick, and graduated from Lancaster High School, class of 1965. She married the...