Local Ohio Obituaries

May 13, 2019

Derek Runyon 26 of Mt. Perry Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2019 at his residence.   He was born on September 8, 1992 in Columbus., Ohio.  Derek was a graduate of Logan-Hocking High School.

He worked for Zarley Excavating, enjoyed the art of drawing, loved cars and trucks and enjoyed shooting firearms.

Derek...

May 12, 2019

Gary Rowley, 85, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Gary was born April 15, 1934, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late George and Lucille Rowley.

Gary was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Gary was a member of St. John’s Episcopal...

May 9, 2019

Donald Lee Sesslar, 91, crossed the finish line into Heaven on May 9, 2019 to join his sweet Maryjane. Don was surrounded by his loving children, Dawn and Steven, and granddaughter, Claire.

Don was born May 21, 1927 on the family farm in Washington Courthouse - Fayette County, Ohio. He was the son of Alice Louise Hall...

May 9, 2019

Edward K. Dorst, Sr. 77 of Baltimore, Ohio died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.   He was born on January 7, 1942 to the late Pearl and Beryle Dorst.

He worked as an over the road truck driver for over 40 years.  Edward loved his old cars and going to cruise-ins along with all types...

May 8, 2019

Mae Elenor Jensen, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Bickford of Lancaster. She was born on February 28, 1935 to the late Ralph and Violet Osman in West Reading, PA.

Mae loved to walk, play the piano, read, garden, play games with her grandchildren and write poetry. She also loved animals - especially her...

May 6, 2019

Tona S. Moyer, of Bremen, died on Monday, May 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Mary Martin, and Gilbert Vaughn.

Tona is survived by her husband, Scott Moyer; and friends, Jack and Jeanne Beach.

Caring Cremation has taken place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

To send an online...

May 5, 2019

Dewey Boggs, Jr. 77 of Amanda, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and was a retired independent truck driver.

Dewey loved to work on hot rod cars and going fishing.

He is survived...

May 3, 2019

Leroy “Tick” Mowery 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born to Fred and Ola (Helber) Mowery on March 6, 1930 in Logan, Ohio. He was a graduate of Logan High School Class of 1948.  Tick was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. from 1951-1953.

May 1, 2019

Dorothy Mae Holloway 98 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a retired property manager for Gorsuch Homes. Inc.,  a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior and attended Faith Memorial Church.  Dorothy volunteered for the American Red Cross and the YMCA along with the Foundation...

Apr 30, 2019

Mark A. Remington II, age 57 of Lancaster, died April 30th, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Kenosha, WI on Oct. 26, 1961.  Mark served his country in both the Navy and the Army.  He was a paramedic, and then became a well known Sgt. retiring with the Lancaster Police Department after 25 yrs.  After retiring, he...

Apr 29, 2019

Donald E. Hedges, age 74, died April 29, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.   He was born to the late Maynard Moore and Virginia Hedges on March 31, 1945 in Lancaster.  He was a 1965 LHS graduate.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969.  Donald enjoyed fishing at any and every lake he could go to...

Apr 28, 2019

Connie Diane (Byers) Slatzer, 72 of Shawnee, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Connie was born November, 26, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Clarence R. and Maxine (White) Byers.

Connie was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus. She worked for several years at UPS and also at Hocking College in Nelsonville,...

Apr 25, 2019

Michael Riley Sullivan, 78, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief but intense battle with cancer on April 25, 2019. He was born in Oshkosh, WI to the late George and Lillian Sullivan on April 15, 1941.

Mike was a proud father of four, and an honorable veteran of the Vietnam War. He will be fondly remembered...

Apr 24, 2019

Gary Allen Curnell Sr., of Baltimore, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

He was born on April 9, 1958 to the late Elsie and Violet Curnell in Lancaster.

Gary is survived by his wife of 40 years, Regina Curnell; sons, Gary (Angela) Allen Curnell...

Apr 22, 2019

Margareta (Erntl) Gerds, born September 24th, 1930 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 22, 2019. Born in Bad Hall, Austria, she met her husband Douglas Henry Gerds, while he was stationed in Salzburg Austria after WWII. They were married on January 29th, 1955 in Salzburg Austria. Their enduring love and dedication to each other...

Apr 19, 2019

Brenda Ann Bowers, age 51 of Rushville, passed away Good Friday evening, April 19, 2019, after battling cancer for the last year and a half, surrounded by the love of her family and ever faithful companion, Bones, her Mastedane dog.  Brenda was born July 20, 1967 to Carl and Becky Wilmot in Lancaster, Ohio.

Brenda graduated from...

Apr 18, 2019

Mildred Rae Leyshon passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019 in Grove City, OH.

Mildred was proud to have been the office manager for Dr. Gordon Snider for 33 ½ years.

She was born in Charleston WV, to Rufus and Ruth Clendenen who preceded her in death as well as her husband, William R. Leyshon...

Apr 18, 2019

Robert J. Mann, age 80 of Lancaster went to his heavenly home surrounded by family on April 18, 2019.   He was born to the late Robert Lee and Corila Poling Mann, on Sept. 16th, 1938.  He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956 and then joined the Air Force he became a crew chief for the F-100 Ds, was...

Apr 14, 2019

Mabel I. “Smokey” Staney, 90 a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home.

Smokey was born on April 13, 1929 in Lancaster to the late Roy Edward and Edna Kathryn Lydia (Walters) Suiter.  She was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1947.  She had been an employee of...

Apr 13, 2019

Paul E. Robberts I, 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was a retired machine operator for Gaylord Container in Baltimore and Newark, Ohio. and was in the Ohio National Guard.

He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Norma; sons, Paul E. (Kelly A.) Robberts II of...