Local Ohio Obituaries

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Ann Augg, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at her home. She was born December 19, 1926, in Canal Winchester, to the late Lloyd and Blanch Taylor.

She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, gardening, and dancing.

She is survived by...

Apr 12, 2019

Jay D. Morrow, 74, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, he lived in Florida most of his adult life. Jay was born on January 31, 1945 to Curtis and Freda Morrow of Rushville, Ohio. He graduated from Fairfield Union High School in 1963, and then he attended Ohio University where he...

Apr 11, 2019

Dorothy Jenne Nicholson, 92, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away April 11, 2019 at The Pickering House hospice center.

Dorothy was born to Carroll and Mildred Jenne on July 12, 1926, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Salutatorian of her class, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked...

Apr 10, 2019

Richard “Rick” Dienes, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on April 10, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 10, 1962 in Connellsville, PA to Eileen Combs and the late William Dienes.

Rick is survived by his wife, Debbie Cerullo; children, Nathaniel and Reanan Dienes; grandchildren Canyon, Alexus, and Nevaeh Stufflebeam, Isacc and Aaliyah Dienes, Jenea...

Apr 10, 2019

Norma Spitzer ,age 83 of Millersport, died April 10, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on Dec. 12 1935 in New Boston, OH to the late Leck and Bessie Tackett Blanton.  She is a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church.  Norma enjoyed bingo, music, and the movies.  She loved spending time with her family and will...

Apr 9, 2019

Barbara K. Uhl, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on April 9, 2019. She was born on August 19, 1940 to the late Earl and Hazel Knotts in Lancaster.

Barb was a beautician for 57 years, owning her own salon for much of that time. She loved animals and enjoyed her work with the Humane Society. Barb and...

Apr 6, 2019

Nancy A. Cline 65 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  She was born on March 11, 1954 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Charles and Eileen Smith.

She was a retired home economics teacher for Licking County JVS.  She was a graduate of the Ohio State University, a...

Apr 6, 2019

Richard L. Patterson, age 84 of Pataskala, died April 6th, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 8th, 1934 in Crooksville to the late Russell H. and Anna Bailey Patterson.  Richard retired as an instructor and coordinator of pipefitting and was a member of the UA Local 189 Pipefitters.  He truly believed in pipefitting apprenticeships and even...

Apr 4, 2019

Steve E. Ford 55 of Baltimore, Ohio fell into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Thursday, April 4, 2019.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Christy (Young) of 20 years; eight children and their children, Ashleigh Young (Liam, Marleigh, Liko, Ledger and Toki – who will always be his little...

Apr 3, 2019

Larry A. Landis 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 1, 1944 to Raymond E. and Cora Marie (Green) Landis.

He retired from Diamond Power Specialty Corporation as a Product Configuration Engineer with 47 years of service.

Larry was a...

Apr 3, 2019

Curtis Beavers, 62, of Thornville, passed away on April 3, 2019. He was born in Columbus to William and Gladys Beavers on October 14, 1956.

Curtis was retired from Columbus Painters Local 1275 where he worked for 37 years. As a master drywall finisher, one of his favorite projects was Nationwide Arena as a huge fan of...

Apr 1, 2019

Toni Jean Souders 65 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.   She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on November 5, 1953 to the late John W. and Marilyn A. (Kneller) Boerstler.

Toni dearly loved her family, friends, children and grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed by all who loved...

Mar 30, 2019

Patricia P. “Patty” DeBruin, age 62, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home on Saturday, March 31, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on September 12, 1956 and was the daughter of Robert Parham and Carole (Walter) Eckhardt, who survive her.

Patty graduated from The Ohio State University in 1978 with a B.S....

Mar 29, 2019

Lee M. Backulich, of Baltimore, went to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 68 years old. He was born on September 5, 1950 to the late Daniel and Ina Loine Backulich of Columbus, Ohio.

Lee met his devoted and loving wife Debby in 1965 they were childhood sweethearts...

Mar 28, 2019

Dale V. Landis, age 90 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on March 28, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was born to the late Charles and Matilda Landis, Sr. on May 5, 1928 in Basil, Ohio.

Dale and his wife Joan were owners and operators of the Paper Mill Restaurant in Baltimore and...

Mar 27, 2019

Nellie E. Leiendecker, of Baltimore, passed away on March 27, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born to the late George and Augusta Thorpe on January 9, 1926.

Nellie enjoyed working on her farm, and in the garden. Most of all, she loved her family, with a special place in her heart for her grandchildren...

Mar 27, 2019

Nancy Lee Wetzel, 75, of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born November 16, 1943 to the late Jarrel and Ruby Hargus.

Nancy is survived by her sons, John Edward Wetzel and Adam Lee (Jessica) Wetzel; daughter, Robin Jean Wetzel; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren;...

Mar 26, 2019

Freda Lucile (Wilkinson) Groff, 93, of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Freda was born October 9, 1925, in Sugar Grove. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1943.

Mother, yesterday you taught us the ways of the world, how to handle life’s many challenges. You gave us your...

Mar 26, 2019

Wanda J. Bralley, 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Pickering House.  She was a homemaker and loved her family.

Wanda is survived by her son, Dennis (Carol) Frear of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Donita (Keith) McGill of N. Tampa, Florida; grandchildren, Jimmy (Linda) Cain, Denise (Buddy) Perrone, Troy (Beth) Frear and...

Mar 24, 2019

Julia “Judy” A. Strawn 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.  She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 3, 1942.

She retired as a beautician and the owner and operator of Changes Beauty Salon.  She was a member of Maple Street...