Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

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...