Local Ohio Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Franklin E. Buckalew 86 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center with his son, Jay and grandson, Matt by his side.

He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was able to visit many different countries.  After serving in the military, Franklin married his...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27, 2020, surrounded by family, Holland Nile Fox, 79, of Rockbridge, Ohio, left this world and its cares to take his final journey and receive his eternal reward. He was born December 28, 1940, in the beautiful hills of Victor, West Virginia.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, Holland Randolph Fox and Willa (McGraw) Fox;...

Feb 26, 2020

James DeFazio passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born in Barnesboro, PA, and served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves. He raised his family in Lancaster, OH, and worked 38 years at Anchor Hocking. After retiring, he enjoyed working part time at Lowe’s.

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Feb 25, 2020

Sandy Cantieri 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was owner and operator of Ye Dragon and Unicorn for 33 years, setting up at Renaissance Festivals.  “A stranger was a friend she had not yet met”

Sandy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bill Cantieri;...

Feb 25, 2020

Lee Franklin Friend, age 66 from Lancaster - Left this life too soon, leaving behind the love of his life his wife, Grace Friend, his two deeply loved daughters, Lindsay and Kellee, his devoted step son, Daniel Rudy of Arizona, and his nephew, Hayden Hatmaker, (&Peyton) who was truly like a son to Lee, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren...

Feb 24, 2020

Mary E. Kennedy, 87, of Thornville, passed away on February 24, 2020.  She was born to the late John and Minnie Fisher on May 5, 1932. Mary was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, and the Parthena Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and an avid Buckeye Fan. She is survived by her son, Paul...

Feb 22, 2020

Marjorie L. Allen 97 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Reflections Retirement Center.

She was retired from JCPenney and a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church and Lancaster Music Club.  Marjorie’s favorite past time was music and she loved to travel including going to Paris, France.

Marjorie is survived by...

Feb 22, 2020

Freda Louise Downs, 97 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor.

She was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, Honorary DMV, Past President of United Methodist Women, choir member for 89 years, Education Commission, past head of kitchen department at the church. She loved her grandchildren and great...

Feb 21, 2020

Mary Jo Darfus Agosta 88 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired receptionist for Dr. Strominger’s Office with 23 years of service.  She is a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, loved her Lord, her family, flowers and birds.

Mary Jo is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2020

Debra "Star" L. Timms, age 61 of Baltimore, died Thursday, 02/20/2020 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Charleston, SC on 4/21/1958. She was the owner and creator of Design by Star.  She made beautiful jewelry and won a 2nd place national award from a U.S. Senator for her great work in her...

Feb 19, 2020

Bonnie J. (Carper) Clark 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Pickering House.

She was retired from ABC Collections and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  She taught warm water exercise classes at Olivedale Senior Citizens Center and a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. Bonnie enjoyed crocheting, crafts and...

Feb 18, 2020

CAROLINE RISING PETERS ROCKWOOD, died February 18, 2020, in Lancaster, Ohio, about 4 months short of her 100th birthday.

She was born June 13, 1920, in Columbus to Philip Rising and Dorothy Whiley Peters.

She attended the North School (Lancaster); Columbus School for Girls (Columbus);The Bishop’s Lodge (Santa Fe, New Mexico);...

Feb 17, 2020

Ashley Marie Davis 25 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.  She was born on June 3, 1994 in Lancaster, Ohio to Matthew Davis and Leslie (Dilley) Davis.

Ashley attended Lancaster High School, enjoyed spending time with her children, listening to music and learning how to cook.

She is survived by her parents,...

Feb 16, 2020

Michael James Rennick, age 40 of Lancaster died February 16th, 2020.  Mike was born in Ashtabula on July 9th, 1979. He was a 1997 Lancaster high school graduate who greatly enjoyed sports and Computers.  He previously worked at Hammond's Clothiers, did I.T. work for Stebelton, Aranda, and Snider Law Firm; worked alongside good friend Dan Neeley at Blue Gill...

Feb 15, 2020

Darlene Zimmerman Curran, age 104 of Millersport, went to be with her Lord on February 15th, 2020.  She was born to the late Homer and Pearl Ogle Zimmerman, on March 8th, 1915 in Stratford, Ohio.   She retired as a statistician from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster.  She was a member of the O.C.C.L. Mother's Club, Millersport United Methodist Church, the...

Feb 14, 2020

Bill Kline, age 62 died on Feb. 14th, 2020 at Riverside.  He was born on April 13, 1957 in Hagerstown, MD.  He built aircraft and later installed fire alarms. Bill was always very good at any job he undertook.  He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and greatly enjoyed spending time on his front porch watching the world go by.  Bill’s...

Feb 13, 2020

Rebecca Babcock, 94, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Pickering House.

She was a retired teacher, a DAR member, and an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Rebecca is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bruce) Tipton; sons, Richard (Kristina) Babcock, Charles Babcock, and John (Tanya) Babcock; grandchildren, Amity (Jack) Lynch,...

Feb 13, 2020

Christopher W. Miller, 55, of Circleville, Ohio unexpectantly went to heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2020.  He was born on November 23, 1964, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Richard and Barbara Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charles Miller, and sister, Cynthia Kohler.

He is survived by his siblings,...

Feb 12, 2020

Victoria Ann Hardy, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born to the late Richard and Patricia Ann Braddock on May 14, 1959 in Newark, OH.

Vikki lived her life to the fullest. She could always make you smile when you were down, and she became the best...

Feb 11, 2020

Mary L. Knisley age 75 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 11, 2020 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Wilbur and Mary Poling Sturms on Oct. 20, 1944 in Philippi, WV. She retired after 20+ years as a teacher’s aid in the Lancaster City Schools.  She was a member of the...