Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 29, 2019

Barbara Theresa Watkins 61 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

She enjoyed taking walks, her essential oils, liked her dogs and taking time to bake with her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her companion and best friend, Jeff Hoover; children, Charles Anthony O’Leary, Bryan Kevin Watkins, Vanessa Danielle...

Jun 28, 2019

Margarito "Cassy" Talamantes, age 69 of Thurston, died at Mt. Carmel East on June 28th, 2019.  He was born to the late Alfonso and Anselma Heredia Talamantes, in San Juan, Mexico in Aug. 10th, 1949.  He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and worked for 30 + years at Claypool Electric.  Cassy's amazing personality and love for...

Jun 28, 2019

Elizabeth Jane McPherson, age 96 of Lancaster died June 28th, 2019 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by family and friends.  She was born in Athens County on the family farm to Benjamin and Glenna Nutter Morris on Jan 12, 1923.  She was a seventh and eighth grade English teacher at Jackson, Chesterhill, General Sherman, and retired from Bloom Carroll...

Jun 27, 2019

Jimmy Long 57 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He had worked for Fairfield Industries and later for Goodwill of Franklin County.  He attended Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Pat Moss of Junction City, Ohio;...

Jun 27, 2019

Donna Jean Schoffner of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. Before her husband, Johnny passed away in 2013; they would live in Ft. Myers, Florida for six months then Baltimore, Ohio for the additional six months.

She was a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1940 in Baltimore, Ohio.

She was...

Jun 25, 2019

Robert “Bob” Rowland, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 25th at Homestead Center.

Bob is survived by Suzanne McCollum, Joe McCollum, Jane Myers, The McCollum Family, and Mike & Pam Boyle. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Pat; special aunt, Esther; and Patricia McCollum.

The family would like to extend...

Jun 25, 2019

Frances E. Hammond, age 83 of Lancaster, died at OSU Medical Center on June 25, 2019.  She was born to the late Laurence and Lucille Featheroff on August 15, 1935.  She enjoyed her flower gardens outside and doing activities with her family.  She was an amazing mother and grandmother, who was always there for her family and will be...

Jun 18, 2019

Melvin Hanley, 88, Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Melvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for heroic actions during the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. He worked for many years as an engineer with Rockwell International. Melvin was a Kentucky Colonel and...

Jun 15, 2019

Richard "Dick" S. Wyne, age 65 of Russells Point, formerly of Carroll, died June 15th, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born to the late Arthur and Hazel Vandergriff Wyne in Lancaster on May 21st, 1954.  He enjoyed painting automobiles, and retired from Honda Automotive.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Jun 15, 2019

Robert Russell “D.J. Rockin Rob” Hayth, of Jackson, passed away on June 15, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1963 to Donna “Ruth” Hayth and the late Robert Hayth.

Rob was a 1982 graduate of Wellston High School. He loved to cook and enjoyed the outdoors, landscaping, kayaking, and bicycling. He was also known as D.J....

Jun 13, 2019

Floyd “Jack” Blankenship, 88, of Rushville, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Jack worked at Owens Illinois for 46 years. He was a member of the Ralph R. Rickly Lodge No. 670 F&AM, Tarhe Shrine Club, Hocking Hills Shrine Club, Scottish Rite - Valley of Columbus, Rushville Union Lions Club, and Sons of...

Jun 12, 2019

Judith Ann Stephens Miller passed away June 12, 2019, at Homestead Nursing Home due to complications from a stroke. Judie was born January 10, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Vye Repass (Billie) Milliken Stephens and Howard D. Stephens. She attended Columbus School for Girls until she moved to Lancaster. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956...

Jun 12, 2019

Pribble Bates Richeson, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, after an incredibly courageous, 14-year battle with multiple leukemias. She passed exactly like she lived – gently and with grace, lovingly surrounded by family.

Pribble was born April 29, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia to Harold M. and Ruth (Ralston) Bates. As a child, she...

Jun 12, 2019

Resha K. Paumier, 65, of Carroll, Ohio died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Pickering House.  She was born November 28, 1953 in Lancaster Ohio the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (King) Blauser.  An avid reader, Resha received her Masters of Arts in English from Southern Illinois University and taught English in high school and Composition in...

Jun 12, 2019

Ospha “Pete” Pillar, age 82 of Lancaster died June 12, 2019.  He was born on Oct. 3, 1936 in Richmond, VA.  He spent 20 plus years in the Air Force and then another 20 at Anchor Hocking.  He was a member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the Eagles.  He was an avid sports fan who also...

Jun 7, 2019

Harry Lee Chafin 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was the retired owner and operator of Chafin Door Co. for 25 years and loved the game of golf.

Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Chafin; daughters, Alissa Brown of Lancaster, Ohio and Chris...

Jun 6, 2019

Karl Edmund Rickenbrode, age 79 died at the Fairfield Medical Center on June 6th, 2019.  HE was born on June 22nd, 1939 to the late Karl and Dorothy Schmidt Rickenbrode in Erie, PA.  He served his country in the US AirForce and then became an insurance manager in Chicago.  He was a Mason and Shriner in Chicago.

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Jun 5, 2019

Donald L. Cottrill 90, passed away peacefully at Reflections Assisted Living in Lancaster on June 5th, 2019.

He was born on April 27th, 1929 in Lancaster to the late Harold and Geraldine Cottrill of Bremen.

He had worked for North American Rockwell, was owner of the Fireside Inn, worked...

Jun 5, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Shahan, 89, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 5, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 14, 1929 in Fairmont, WV to the late Ronald and Margaret (Loeffelbein) Shahan, and was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1947. Bob was a prominent builder in Lancaster and the surrounding area, building...

Jun 5, 2019

Richard ‘Rick’ Craig Clum born February 2, 1955, passed away in the loving care of his soulmate, Kathryn Clum on June 5, 2019.

Rick was a successful entrepreneur, opening The Car Company in Baltimore, Ohio in 1983.  He enjoyed golfing, boating and hunting.  What he enjoyed most was spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren....