Local Ohio Obituaries

Apr 26, 2020

Gary Lee “Garbo” Lutz Jr., 55, of Lancaster, passed away on April 26, 2020. He was born to Alice and the late Gary Lee Lutz Sr. on September 26, 1964.

Gary enjoyed hunting with his father, and fishing.

He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Lutz; sons, Jeff and Josh Lutz; mother, Alice...

Apr 26, 2020

Maurice H. Lehman 80 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a retired cable former for Lucent Technologies.  Maurice was a member of Peace United Methodist Church in Pickerington and enjoyed going to and supporting all the area church suppers. He participated with Meals on Wheels of Fairfield...

Apr 21, 2020

Roger Poling, 59, of Rockbridge, passed away on April 21, 2020. He was born in Lancaster on April 4, 1961 to Robert and the late Eva Jean Poling.

Roger was a Lancaster High School graduate class of ’79. He worked for Lancaster City Schools in their maintenance department, was a member of the Fairfield County Antique Tractor...

Apr 21, 2020

After a brief illness, Jean passed into eternal life at Fairfield Medical Center on April 21, 2020. She was a kind, gentle, Southern lady that loved people. She was born June 15,1925, in Parker, Florida to Mattie and Peter Parker. In her younger years she was a telephone operator in Panama City, Florida. After marrying, she moved to Baltimore,...

Apr 18, 2020

Estel David Miller, age 92, was born in Baltimore, OH on Dec. 19, 1927 to Roy and Della (Poling) Miller and grew up on the family farm on Basil Western Rd. He passed away Saturday, April 18th at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, OH.

He was a 1946 Graduate of Liberty Union High School, a 1950 graduate...

Apr 18, 2020

Ima M. Turley 98 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her residence.

She was a long time member of the Violet Grange, liked her flowers and enjoyed cake decorating.

Ima is survived by her sons, Jack (Mary) Turley of Baltimore, Ohio, Lyle (Susan) Turley of Pickerington, Ohio and Don Turley of...

Apr 17, 2020

Dorothy L. Fisher Hudnell 91 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She worked at Fisher Marina and was a waitress at Kozy Corner.  She was a member of Thurston United Methodist Church, Millersport Order of Eastern Star, 4-H Leader, Girl Scout Leader, was an avid seamstress and crafter.

Apr 16, 2020

JoAnn (Dupler) Landis, 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Pickering House. JoAnn was born on March 12, 1937 to Howard and Leona Wilabay Dupler in Hawkins, Texas.  They moved to Lancaster when she was 2 years old.  After her father passed away when she was 5, her mother married Jerome (Jerry) P....

Apr 14, 2020

Barbara L. Beatty 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Altercare of Canal Winchester.

She retired from the Irving Drew Shoe Factory with 25 years of service.  She enjoyed her grandchildren, great grandchildren, reading and gardening.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Lawrence Uhl, Sr.) Uhl of Lancaster, Ohio;...

Apr 13, 2020

Barbara J. Gray, age 78 of Thurston, went to be with her Lord on April 13, 2020 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late George and Jennie Gurile on Sept. 23rd, 1941.  She was a member of the Fairfield Baptist Church who wrote for the newspaper and the church.  She volunteered with the youth group, baked...

Apr 12, 2020

Paul Baker Stuart, born in Columbus, OH on July 13, 1936, passed away on April 12, 2020 in Carroll, OH at the age of 83.

Paul was an avid reader and history buff. He supported multiple charities, and enjoyed motorcycles, and classic vehicles. After graduating from Mifflin High School in 1954, he joined the US Army and...

Apr 11, 2020

Ciaran Marlana Sheets 36 of Thornville, OH left this world too soon on Saturday, April 11, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Ciaran was born July 11, 1983 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Kathleen Wegman and Brian Derr. She was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School. She enjoyed camping, motorcycling, concerts and spending time with her family;...

Apr 8, 2020

Patrick “Pat” Bryan West, 52, of Carroll, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family (who practiced safe social distancing the entire time) after a long, brave battle with cancer.

Pat was born on July 9, 1967 in Lancaster, Ohio to George E. West Sr. and Florence E. (Wiseman) West....

Apr 8, 2020

Gary Alan Tolliver 59, Gary walked into the light to meet his maker at about 12:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 08, 2020 at the Pickering House.

Gary was born August 25, 1960 in Lancaster, OH, and was a lifelong Fairfield county resident and graduate of Liberty Union high school. He worked in various capacities with Valvoline/Ashland oil company...

Apr 7, 2020

Ruth Imogene Jackson Jr., 87, of Lancaster, passed away on April 7, 2020.

She owned and operated a Ruth’s Beauty Shop in Harrisburg, OH for 19 years. In 1968 she moved to Russell Point at Indian Lake, worked part time at Gladys’ Beauty Shop and became a Nurse Tech at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellfontaine, OH. She...

Apr 4, 2020

Kenny Kosch, 73, of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1946 to the late Harold and Joy Kosch.

Kenny retired from Liberty Union Thurston School District after 26 years of service. He faithfully attended Millersport United Methodist Church and was an avid supporter of the children programs. His happiest...

Apr 4, 2020

Jane Ann Allen, age 77 formerly of Lancaster, died April 4, 2020 at her residence in Ashville.  She was born to the late William and Elma Schmitt Erler, on Oct. 29, 1942 in Columbus.  She retired from selling software and was quite proficient with computers.  She greatly enjoyed painting and loved spending time with her...

Apr 4, 2020

Douglas Henry Gerds, 93 of Bremen, Ohio passed way Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Pickering House.  He was born in Detroit Michigan on May 16, 1926 and was raised by his adoptive grandparents in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

He joined the Canadian military during WWII and served in both the Canadian Air Force and the Canadian...

Apr 3, 2020

Richard “Rick” Phillips, Jr. 62 of Thornville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a commercial carpenter for Bent Tree Construction.  He loved the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns and watching NASCAR.  He was a Penn State College football fan.

Rick is survived by his lifelong companion,...

Apr 1, 2020

Sue Chilcote 83 of London, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Madison Senior Living.

She was a homemaker, and she had a green thumb when it came to growing flowers.  Her pride and joy was her grandchild and great grandchildren.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Becky Chilcote...