Local Ohio Obituaries

Mar 31, 2020

Judith L. (Dutton) Dement, "Judy" of Lancaster, passed away on March 31, 2020. She was born on June 6, 1942 to the late Melvin and Elvera Dutton.

Judy loved raising a family and being a wife, mother, and grandparent. She also managed her cleaning service for over 40 years and enjoyed the relationships she shared with her...

Mar 29, 2020

Nicole L. Crist 41 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She worked for the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for the State of Ohio as a victim’s advocate. She was a victim’s advocate for those that could not speak for themselves.  She loved her job and her children...

Mar 27, 2020

Vicky Lynn Byers, age 68 of Lancaster went to be with the Lord March 27th of 2020. She was born to Elroy and Nancy Hawk Smith in Athens Ohio on November 9th, 1951. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her...

Mar 26, 2020

Gregory “Mike” Kiger 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his friends and family after a long battle with health issues.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army, then started later with the Lancaster Fire Department in 1973.  He was a member of the first...

Mar 26, 2020

Jack W. Moore, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on March 26, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Jack M. and Edith J. Moore on October 2, 1956.

Jack was a 1974 graduate of Lancaster High School.

He is survived by his sisters, Linda Moore, Sharon (Fred) Weller, and Carol (Jerome)...

Mar 23, 2020

Henry Lee Todd IV, age 56 of Lancaster passed away at his residence on March 23rd, 2020.  He was born in Nelsonville on April 28th, 1963 to his mother Eileen Taylor and his late father, James William Todd.  He enjoyed his jobs in construction pointing out various things he built to is children and proudly exclaiming, "I helped build ...

Mar 23, 2020

Jeffery P. Speakman 68 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at his residence.

He was an auto body technician, teaching at Eastland Career Center and retired from Auto Body Collision and Glass. He enjoyed fishing, cars, motorcycles and going to flea markets.

Jeffery is survived by his wife of 42 1/2 years,...

Mar 18, 2020

Donald A. Lehew has passed away after living a good life on March 18, 2020 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born to the late Bert and Lena Lehew on March 30, 1930.

Donald was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Mar 18, 2020

Carrie L. Runyon 85 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence.

She loved to play bingo, crochet, and fishing, paint craft items and tend to her flowers.

Carrie is survived by her nieces and nephews, Carol and Richard Owings of Baltimore, Ohio and Charles and Tammy Runyon of Florida, great...

Mar 17, 2020

Ann Cunningham died March 17, 2020 at Crestview Rehab with family by her side. Anna was the third child of Sally Pelphrey Adams, and Elmer Adams. She was born in Portsmouth, OH on March 19, 1929.

In 1947 Ann graduated from East High School (Portsmouth) and married her high school sweetheart, Bill Cunningham, a year later. She...

Mar 14, 2020

Veronica B. Payne, age 78 of Lancaster, died March 14th, 2020 at Circleville Post Acute.  She was born to the late Melvin and Agnus Jamalski Dixon in Columbus on January 3rd, 1942.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, was an amazing homemaker that enjoyed crossword puzzles, Elvis, fishing, dancing, and loved music.  She was...

Mar 12, 2020

Donald C. Singer age 83 of Lancaster, went to be with his lord on March 12, 2020.  He was born to the late Carl and Edna Shumaker Singer on April 24, 1936 in Lancaster.  He was a member of the Shining Light Community Church and was a supervisor at ARCAIR who enjoyed watching OSU football and basketball.  He loved...

Mar 10, 2020

Ruth Wagner, age 97 of Rushville, passed away on Mar. 10, 2020. Ruth was born in Lawrence County, KY on Dec. 29, 1922 to William W. C. Thompson and Eliza (Hall) Thompson. She was nine months old when she and her parents moved and settled in the Pleasantville area.

In 1939, Ruth was a junior and Russell...

Mar 8, 2020

Verlene V. Hoffman 80 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was a former member of Fairfield Christian Church North Campus (The Grove) liked to bowl and work at Starlight Bowling Lanes and she was a farmer and animal lover.

She is survived by her son, Gregg...

Mar 4, 2020

William Harry “Bill” Kelly, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born on October 29, 1934 in Glouster, Ohio to the late Forest and Lena (Haning) Kelly. He was employed at Diamond Power for 42 years, and was an active member of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ for over 50...

Mar 3, 2020

Charles M. Estep, II 61 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He served his country as a US Army veteran. He was an accountant and was a NRA member, a big football fan, science-fiction fan and loved his nieces and nephews.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Cathy...

Mar 3, 2020

Julia A. (Mondhank) Shaner, age 83 of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., Lancaster, Ohio.

She was born on March 23, 1936 to the late Chester and Birdella (Lizer) Mondhank in Lancaster, Ohio.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Julia is survived by...

Mar 1, 2020

Betty Lou Bowen, 89, of Greenfield, IN and formerly of Lancaster, OH, passed away on March 1, 2020. She was born to the late William and Hattie Martin in Zaleski, OH on July 3, 1930.

Betty is survived by her son, Donald (Regina) Bowen; grandchildren, Katherine (Dave) Wethington, and James Bowen; and several nieces and nephews.

Feb 29, 2020

Joan Hannan, age 92 of Pleasantville, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 29th, 2020 surrounded by her family at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born on Dec. 6, 1927 in Marion to the late Arthur and Fanny Case Felkey.  She attended the Little Country Church, enjoyed horses, and even started the 1st 4H horse club in all...

Feb 28, 2020

Linda Diane (Shue) Smith, age 70, passed away Friday, February 28 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on February 13, 1950 to the late Ralph and Theresa (Conrad) Shue.

Linda is a 1968 graduate from Lancaster High School and from there went on to work at Anchor Hocking where she retired after 42 years. Linda loved...