Local Ohio Obituaries

May 3, 2020

Laura A. McClurg, age 56 of Lancaster, died May 3, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 18, 1964 in Fond du Lac, WI to Thomas and Claire Geiger DeNell. Laura has always been such a caring, and kind-hearted individual. She always had a smile on her face, and truly saw the light in every situation....

May 2, 2020

Thelma Jean Mauger, 80 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ, belonged to a sewing group at the church, was a life member of the Lancaster Old Car Club, and enjoyed hosting ladies domino night. She was a graduate of Thurston...

May 2, 2020

Mary Imogene McCullough 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church on George Road and a former member of Rushville Lioness Club.

Mary is survived by her husband of 73 years Dean McCullough, sons, Douglas (Susan) McCullough of Lancaster,...

May 1, 2020

Gary R. Schmelzer, Sr. 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a member of Victory Hill Church of God, enjoyed spending time with his family, working outside and loved to laugh.

Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna Schmelzer;...

Apr 27, 2020

Shirley M. West, 92 of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence.

She was a retired secretary for Westwood Lumber & Construction Company, owned by her and her husband Lawrence E. “Larry” West (deceased).  She is a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and a 66 year member of the Baltimore...

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...