Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 30, 2019

Wilma J. Amspaugh, 87, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Pickering House with her loving family by her side. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.

Wilma is survived by her husband of 70 years, Orville L. Amspaugh; granddaughter, Kristi (Joe) Helm; grandson, Kevin...

Aug 27, 2019

Age 64 of Columbus, born in Sugar Grove, died on August 27, 2019.

Bill was a loving friend, son, brother, and uncle who will be missed by all who had the opportunity to be touched by his generous spirit.

He is survived by his parents, Emily Sharp and Jim and Lana Sharp, and three brothers,...

Aug 27, 2019

Phyllis Kay Sealey, 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Pickering House.

She was a member of Mills Memorial United Methodist Church, volunteered at Olivedale Senior Citizens Center and loved to quilt.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Randy (Becky) Miller, Ronda Fahrer, Valerie (Tony) England and Kin (Sondra) Miller;...

Aug 26, 2019

Fredrick E. Diehm, of Lancaster, passed away on August 26, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Fred was born on August 4, 1957 to the late Fredrick Diehm and Nancy Izzlehardt in Wadsworth, OH.

Fred enjoyed watching OSU Football, the Cleveland Browns, and NASCAR.

He is survived by his daughters, Jenny (Golden) Shaffer and Amanda...

Aug 26, 2019

Martha Allen Kumler, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this Earth peacefully at home on August 26, 2019. Born on April 16,1942 to Cecil and Betty Allen of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Martha lived and attended school in communities in California, New Jersey, Indiana, Arizona, and Ohio, as well as in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil....

Aug 24, 2019

Eric Michael Gillette 34 of Lancaster, Ohio who fought the long hard fight with cystic fibrosis, lost his battle on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was a musician, amazing artist and loved his car.

He is survived by his mother, Lisa D. Greene Gillette; father, Michael J. Gillette; brothers, Aaron C. Gillette, Joseph A. Gillette, Caleb M....

Aug 23, 2019

Harold D. Swaim, Jr., age 56 of Lancaster, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Ross Heart Hospital. Harold owned and operated H.D. Swaim Dozer and Truck Services; He drove truck for Dana and Midstate Systems for 15 years; He was born into Rushville farming; was a 1981 Fairfield Union Grad, and a proud member of the Rushville Lions club,...

Aug 23, 2019

Barbara Jean Kumler, 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed Friday, August 23, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a board member of the Fairfield County District Library, Friends of the Library, Twig #16 and a Lancaster Festival volunteer.  She was a former member of the American Red Cross, Downtown Historical Committee, Arts and Civics Club, former board...

Aug 23, 2019

Mary Jane Woodside Kunkler 71 of Grove City, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Monterey Nursing Home.

She attended Full Gospel Sons of God Church in Columbus, Ohio, a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 1967 and Pleasant and Walnut Twp. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliaries.

Mary...

Aug 22, 2019

Richard Willard, 89 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, following a brief illness.  Richard was born on June 17, 1930 in Thurston, Ohio to the late Herman and Gladys (Brandon) Willard.

He is a 1949 graduate of Liberty Union High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the...

Aug 18, 2019

Marion L. Wheeler, 86, passed away on August 18, 2019. She was born to the late Leslie and Ella Moon on December 24, 1932.

Marion is survived by her husband, James Wheeler; sons, Mark and Phillip Wheeler; daughters, Lisa and Sue Wheeler; and grandsons, Matt and Justin Wheeler.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 14, 2019

Thomas “Tommy” Lee Kay, rode into Heaven on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He left this earth as he lived, he rode hard, played harder, rode often and lived free.  He died doing what he loved most!  Wind therapy is free he always said.

He was born on...

Aug 13, 2019

Vickie Carroll passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer on August 13, 2019 at her home.

Vickie was a member of Thurston United Methodist Church, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Her greatest joys in life were loving on her grandbabies and watching the Buckeyes...

Aug 11, 2019

Ruth Ann Bair, 90 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Baltimore VFW Post 3761 Auxiliary and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She helped and supported her husband Carl “Cub” Bair’s activities with the VFW.

Aug 10, 2019

Ruth Louise Waits of Lancaster passed away peacefully August 10, 2019, surrounded by the family she adored.  Born and raised in Columbus’ German Village, she was the daughter of Walter and Lucy Schultz, sister to Richard, Raymond, Ervin, Earl, Walter Jr., and Edward.  A fierce protector of her beloved children, family and faith framed her life.  She is survived...

Aug 8, 2019

Jerry Griffith, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Angie Griffith; children, Breeanna (Tim) Griffith, Blake Griffith, Brittany (Ryan) King, Bryce Griffith, Josie Griffith, and Sophia Griffith; grandchildren, Optimus Griffith, Dylan King, and Lexi King; mother, Wanda Griffith; siblings, Max “Gene” (Rhonda) Griffith, Mike...

Aug 7, 2019

Ruth Ann Ford, age 82, of Baltimore, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on her birthday, August 7, 2019.  She was born on August 7, 1937 to the late Virgil and Mae Reed Trimmer in Baltimore.  She was a graduate of Etna High School, 1955 and Otterbein College. She retired after a long tenure teaching first grade...

Aug 1, 2019

Roger "Rod" Wiley, age 82 of Baltimore, passed away August 1, 2019.  He was born to the late Guy B. and Marjorie Rogers Wiley on September 4th, 1936. Rod was a mechanical engineer who graduated from Ohio University and retired as the president of Timely Products Inc. in Baltimore.  He spent his days enjoying nature at his tree farm...

Jul 31, 2019

Pauline L. Alexander, 86, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  Pauline was born on November 3, 1932, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late William and Arminda (Carpenter) Glenn.

Pauline worked for Westinghouse and retired from General Motors after 25 years of service.

Pauline is survived by her daughter, Arlene (Bill)...

Jul 29, 2019

Janet Schaffner, 81, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Wesley Ridge Retirement Community. She was born on June 23, 1938 to the late Joseph and Bernice Stewart. Janet spent over 50 years of her life in Baltimore, Ohio.

Janet is survived by her husband, Hugh Schaffner; sons, Steve (Dawn) and Jeff (Anne) Schaffner;...