Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 4, 2019

Mona Lee (Bobbitt) Santrock, 93 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior at the Pickering House on Wednesday, June 4, 2019.

Our hearts are broken but she will forever be cherished and loved by surviving her daughters, Becky (Ray) Sells of Lancaster, Ohio, Robin Ratliff of Bremen, Ohio, Marlena (Wayne) Workman of Logan,...

Jun 1, 2019

Brian A. “Opee” Taylor 39 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 1, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

He was owner and operator of Fine Design Concrete.  He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, hunting, dirt bike riding, 4 wheeling and just plain old hard work.

Brian is survived by his daughters, Chelesy...

Jun 1, 2019

Danny L. Kitchen, age 66 of Baltimore, died June 1st, 2019 at Mt Carmel East.  He was born on Aug 3rd, 1953 in Columbus.  He was an amazing cook, who enjoyed his plants, collecting pop cans, and loved his family including his 4 legged friends.  Danny and his friendly personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him....

May 31, 2019

On Friday, May 31st, Dr. Henry H Hood passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home.  Dr. Hood was an orthopedic surgeon in Lancaster for over three decades.  Dr. Hood was born on June 30, 1939 in Washington, PA.  He graduated high school from Millbrook School in Millbrook, New York.  After receiving an undergraduate degree from Brown University...

May 29, 2019

Ronald “Ron” L. Fink 78 of Hebron, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army.  He was a retired meat cutter for Kroger Co. with 33 years of service.

Ron was a member of the Buckeye Lake VFW Post 1388, Buckeye Lake...

May 29, 2019

Myrna K. Hartle, 87, took her last breath and went to the Lord at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born Myrna Mae Knight on April 24, 1932, to Richard Orville Knight and Evelyn Mae Wagoner in Columbus, Ohio.  In her teens Myrna was active in Campfire Girls, where her nickname was  “Myke,” and she graduated...

May 28, 2019

Charles M. Sallee “Chuck”, 47, of Baltimore passed away May 28, 2019 peacefully at home after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease.

Preceded in death by father, Michael D. Sallee.

Survived by wife, Brandi Sallee; daughters, Michelle Cordial (Zach) and Hannah Sallee; and granddaughter, Gracie Cordial. Also survived by mother, Rosanne Sallee; grandmother, Bonnie Sallee;...

May 28, 2019

Maureen McGuire, 61, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, after a long illness. She was born March 9, 1958, to John and Patricia McGuire.

Maureen is survived by her mother, Patricia; brothers, Michael and John; and sister, Linda.

She was preceded in death by her father, John; and brother, David McGuire.

May 28, 2019

Lanny E. Crist 77 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Springfield , Ohio died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Genesis Health Care in Somerset, Ohio.

He was owner of Spartan Machinery Co. and was a graduate of Millersport High School Class of 1960 and a graduate of Ohio University, Athens Class of 1966. He enjoyed cross stitching...

May 25, 2019

Sharolette Rose Hunckler, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on May 25, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1944 to the late Fred and Alma Raney in Bruceville, IN.

Sharolette is survived by her sons, Timothy Hunckler, and Rodney Hunckler; grandchildren, Alec, Tanner, and Josh; great-granddaughter, Addilynn; and siblings, Sharon, Ada, and Mike....

May 24, 2019

Flossie Lutz Walt, age 99 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Friday May 24th, 2019 at Traditions of Chillicothe.  She was born on January 19th, 1920 in Hocking County to the late George and Dessie Nungester Lutz.  In her early years she worked for Anchor Hocking Glass. She retired from Lancaster Glass where she worked in quality control.  She was...

May 22, 2019

Walter “Sonny” Keplar, 85, of Lancaster, formerly Nelsonville, passed away on May 22, 2019 at the Pickering House with family by his side. After a long battle with cancer, the pain is finally over.

Sonny accomplished and enjoyed many things. He was an avid golfer, coached the Cedar Heights Hornets Biddy Basketball team for over 40 years,...

May 20, 2019

Carolyn F. Kish, 78, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Teresa Kish of North Carolina; sons, Randy Kish of North Carolina and Robert (Janet) Kish of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Carolyn...

May 17, 2019

Kanward Lee Faulk, age 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, departed this earthly life to his Eternal Home on May 17, 2019, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio with his loving wife of 60 years, Ann, by his side.

Lee, as he was known, was born July 19, 1939, in Crowley, Louisiana to Ellis Albion Faulk and Pauline...

May 17, 2019

Donna M. Powell 91 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was a dental assistant for many years and also worked at the Estate Golf Club.  She was a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, and avid golfer, bowler and loved sports in general.

Donna is survived...

May 17, 2019

Rose L. Doty, age 92, died Friday May 17th, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born to the late Jesse and Emma Krile Shull in Sugar Grove on March 3rd, 1927.  She was a glass selector for Anchor Hocking and then retired as a Case Worker for Children’s services.  She was a member of Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church...

May 15, 2019

Richard “Dick” Conrad, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Will) Conrad Todd; grandchildren, Hayleigh and Charles Buckley, William R. Chaffins, and Jordan Todd; great grandchildren, Gracie, Aurora, Carleigh, Gabby, Ava, and little Benson who will arrive this fall; mother, Bessie Carper; siblings, Robert (Tammy) Conrad, Patricia...

May 15, 2019

Barbara J. Braglin, 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Pickering House.

She was a retired home health aide for Interim Healthcare.  She had a love for quilting, knitting, looming scrap booking and playing cards.  Barbara donated handmade caps for newborn infants at Fairfield Medical Center and Hocking Valley Hospital.  She loved...

May 14, 2019

Jim Kohli, 62, of Jeffersonville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Jim was born on January 17, 1957 in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of the late Ezra and June Kohli. He was married to Sanya Sabins on October 2, 1982. Jim spent his life in the construction field, woodworking and piddling around his barn.

Jim is...

May 13, 2019

The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing to reach the Mountain…

John Meredith Fisher, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the afternoon of Monday, May 13, 2019.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, long-standing member of First Baptist Church of Carroll and a retired employee of EBCO Manufacturing.  John was ...