Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 10, 2020

Phyllis A. Claypool, age 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Bickford of Lancaster. She was born on January 25, 1933 to the late George Lowry and Elizabeth Perry Lowry in Fairfield County.

She was retired from Bloom-Carrol Schools as the head cook with over 26 years of service. She was...

Jan 8, 2020

Vivian Rose Rowntree, age 71 of Lancaster died January 8th, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Knoxville, TN on January 7th, 1949.  She was a retired art teacher in Cambridge, OH.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster.  Vivian had several close neighbors and friends from church that she greatly enjoyed.  She...

Jan 8, 2020

Caring Cremation has taken place.

Jan 8, 2020

Julia Ellen Drake Alfred, age 74, of Millersport, died January 8th, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born in Columbus to the late James and Ruth Drake, on Aug. 29, 1945.  Julia was an amazing mother and teacher in the Walnut Twp. Local Schools teaching 5th and 6th grade.  She graduated from OSU and also obtained...

Jan 4, 2020

Larry Paul McKenzie 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Grant Medical Center.

He was born on September 14, 1938 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Ray and Dorotha Lea (Poling) McKenzie.  He was a graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School.  Larry was a retired foreman for Mid-West Fabricating with 49 years of...

Dec 31, 2019

Orville L. Amspaugh, 91, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Bickford of Lancaster.

He was a World War II veteran and later becoming US Air Force veteran.  He was an honor flight recipient to Washington D. C. for his service.  Orville was a retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. in the furnace...

Dec 30, 2019

Dr. William J. Beausay, age 88, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born to the late Lanne and Florence (Frye) Beausay on March 28, 1931 in Upper Sandusky, OH.

He was a professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University, Bluffton College, and...

Dec 29, 2019

Thomas Michael "Mike" Rockhold, born October 13, 1949 peacefully yet unexpectedly, went home to be with the Lord December 29, 2019 with his wife by his side.

Mike graduated from South High School in 1968. Married Brenda Jarvis on April 24, 1970.

He retired from Western Electric. Besides being an avid hunter and fisherman, he...

Dec 25, 2019

Raymond T. Johnson, age 85, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2019. He was born in Columbus, on July 24, 1934 to the late Joe and Gladys Johnson. He served in the U.S. Navy after high school and is a retired railroad engineer. He was a lifetime member of the VFW 3761. Ray was predeceased by his...

Dec 22, 2019

Jack Nelson Laughlin, age 76 of Lancaster, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center with his daughter, Carrie at his side.

He was born in New Salem, Ohio to the late Marlin P. and Clary Alice Laughlin.  He was a thoroughbred race horse trainer in his younger years,...

Dec 19, 2019

Elaine B. Quinn, age 73 of Baltimore, began her venture to heaven on Dec. 19, 2019 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Al and Jayne Bullock Gregory, on Dec. 31, 1945.  She attended Christ United Methodist Church and enjoyed working at Cracker Barrel. She loved spending time with her family and friends and will be...

Dec 16, 2019

Jeff McMillan, 60, born October 8, 1959 has won the battle and was welcomed into glory with his Heavenly Father on December 16, 2019. Jeff fought a courageous hard cancer battle for over 2 ½ years but always with grace, humility, a big smile and an attitude of acceptance. He always said, “no matter what, I win, it’s either...

Dec 16, 2019

David A. Friesner, age 75 of Baltimore, died Dec. 16, 2019 after an 8 month courageous battle with lung cancer.  He was born to the late Arthur and Bette Uncle Friesner on Sept. 30, 1944. Dave was a lifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church, a proud member of the Local 189 Plumbers and Pipe Fitter's Union, an active...

Dec 15, 2019

Corabelle Marchington 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her residence.

She had worked in materials management at Fairfield Medical Center.

Corabelle is survived by her daughters, Brenda Sheller, Debra Kay Marchington, Terri Hicks and Tonita Abel; five granddaughters, Lynn Wagner, Jill Quetchenback, Shasta Blankenship, Tasia Snapp and Jocy Milliser;...

Dec 13, 2019

Ronald Keith Miller, 80, passed away in peace December 13, 2019, at Fairfield Medical Center.  Ron was born June 28, 1939, to the late U.S. Congressman Clarence E. Miller and Helen Brown in Lancaster, Ohio.  He was a 1957 graduate of Lancaster High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University...

Dec 12, 2019

Betty M. Hass, born March 24, 1931 to the late Herbert and Verlena Black of Ohio, went to be with the Lord on December 12th, 2019. She was a member of Faith Memorial church, and an active member of the Olivedale Kitchen Band. Betty lived a full life, enjoying over 50 years of marriage to her late husband Melvin...

Dec 12, 2019

Vivian J. Woods 98 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on July 11, 1921 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late George and Mildred Graf.  She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1939.

Vivian was a retired bookkeeper for...

Dec 12, 2019

Pamela J. Murphy, 59 of Thurston, Ohio died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband of over 33 years, James J. Murphy; sons, Ryan P. Kloss, Matthew J. Murphy and Nathan R. Murphy; several grandchildren; mother, Marie Patterson; several loving brothers and sisters and other family members.

She was...

Dec 11, 2019

Paul M. Cornett 57 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was a graduate of Capital University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration.  He was a Business System Analyst for the State of Ohio with 25 years of service.

Paul had a passion for boating and fishing...

Dec 11, 2019

JoAnn McMackin, age 85 of Lancaster, died December 11th, 2019 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala.  She was born in Columbus, on June 22, 1934 to the late Claude and Henrietta Huntzinger Ford.  She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where she was always helping out.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, doing embroidery, and greatly enjoyed spending...