Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

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...