Local Ohio Obituaries
Janet "Jan" L. Parrish
Mar 11, 2025
Lancaster - Janet “Jan” L. Parrish, 81, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail.
Jan was born December 29, 1943 to the late George and Wilda (Rainey) Kost. She had a knack for knitting and crocheting. Jan was a part of a group called Chix with Stix, that gathered at Panera Bread to work on fiber crafts...
Juanita G. Gobel
Mar 9, 2025
Juanita G. Gobel, born on March 26, 1936, in the heart of Pickaway County, departed this life on March 9, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She graced this world for 88 vibrant years, infusing life into every room she entered with her unapologetic spirit and unwavering commitment to love.
She was a woman of profound character—a spirited soul...
Lois E. Farris
Mar 8, 2025
Lois E. Farris, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on March 8, 2025 at the Pickering House, peacefully and surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1936 to the late Martin John and Bernice Elizabeth Korvela.
Lois was a 1954 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. She met the love of her life, Roy Farris, at the Lancaster Roller Rink...
Michael Shaeffer
Mar 8, 2025
Michael Shaeffer 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at River Valley Campus of Fairfield Medical Center following a house fire. He was born on August 17, 1968 in Canal Winchester, Ohio to the Late Juanita and Randy Lee Shaeffer.
He enjoyed fishing, listening to Metallica and being a jokester.
Michael is survived by his nieces, Brittany Shaeffer...
Juanita "Tootsie" Shaeffer
Mar 8, 2025
Juanita L. Shaeffer 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center following a house fire. She was born on March 10, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was retired from Big Lots in the finance department with over 30 years of service.
Juanita loved spending time with her great granddaughters, enjoying the outdoors and especially spring time....
Ronald A. Wilson
Mar 7, 2025
Ronald A. “Ronnie” Wilson, 93, passed away at his home in Hideaway Hills on March 7, 2025. He was born to the late Leslie and Luetta Wilson on June 3, 1931 in Rockbridge, OH.
Ronnie graduated from Berne Union, class of 1949. He was a member of the Hideaway Hills Bowling League and of Olivedale Senior Center. He worked as an...
Joni Brink
Mar 6, 2025
Joni Brink, age 66, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Born on August 7, 1958, in Lancaster, Ohio, she was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1976. Joni dedicated her life to serving others, first as a devoted caregiver to special needs children, and...
Vincent M. Pompey
Mar 6, 2025
Vincent M. Pompey, 86 of Lancaster, passed away on March 6, 2025. Vince was born October 11, 1938, the son of Anna (Standish) Pompey and Micheal J. Pompey.
Vince is survived by his niece, Mary Lou (Pompey) Wycinski and LeeAnna (Pompey) Doughty, as well as several other nieces and nephews, brother Francis Pompey,
Besides his wife of 60 years, Diane (Lewis) Pompey,...
Theodore Beach
Mar 5, 2025
On March 5th, 2025, Theodore (Ted) Beach, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior.
Ted was a person that loved being with people and planning activities.
He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in psychology and physical fitness education.
He loved teaching kids and pushing them to achieve their athletic goals. He loved tennis, golf, football, basketball, and baseball....
Jim Doty
Mar 5, 2025
Jim Doty, 58, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born to James Sr. and Nancy (Pearl) Doty on Friday, February 17, 1967, in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years. He enjoyed hunting, discussing politics while drinking coffee, and spending time with his kids and...
Joe Mathias, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
Joseph Mathias Jr. 58 years old, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.
Joseph was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend whose heart was always open to anyone in need. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life — casting a line while fishing, the freedom of...
J. David Johns
Mar 3, 2025
On Monday, March 3, 2025, J. David Johns, loving husband and father of two sons, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83. David was born on October 7, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Harry and Margaret (Gray) Johns, and he graduated from Steubenville High School. On July 24, 1965, he married Isabelle L. Fages. Together, they...
Larry Forest Noland
Feb 28, 2025
Larry Forest Noland 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Pickering House. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Forest and Luta Noland.
He served in the US Army Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis and went on to retire from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp as a mechanic with...
John L Anderson
Feb 27, 2025
John L. Anderson, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at the Fairhope Hospice Pickering House on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born to the late John E. and Elsie (Brown) Anderson on Friday, January 18, 1946.
John served in the United States Army as Military Police. His favorite activity was sitting on his front porch, smoking a pipe, and watching...
Ray Barte
Feb 27, 2025
Ray Barte, 95, of Baltimore, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born to the late Clarence and Flora (Courts) Barte on Tuesday, March 5, 1929.
Ray was a Marine Corps Veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was promoted to SGT on November 28, 1949. Ray was always on the go, whether that be...
Trudy G. Keck
Feb 26, 2025
Trudy G. Keck, age 85, a luminous spirit and beloved educator, gracefully departed this world on February 26, 2025, leaving a legacy woven with love, kindness, and determination. Born on December 16, 1939, she spent her life illuminating the paths of young minds as an elementary school teacher in the Berne Union School District. With an unwavering commitment to her...
Jeff Chapman
Feb 25, 2025
Jeff Chapman 70 of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 29, 1954 to the late Walter and Eileen Chapman. Jeff was a retired engineer from Showa in Mt. Sterling, Ohio with 20 years of service.
He had many hobbies but some of them were target shooting and working in his...
John "Johnny" Richard Varney
Feb 25, 2025
John “Johnny” Richard Varney 48 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1976 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Richard and Brenda Varney. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1994. He was a starter in high school football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to be named the...
Ed Ristau
Feb 24, 2025
Ed Ristau, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on February 24, 2025 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born to the late Edward and Sophie Ristau on June 6, 1943 in Beaver Falls, PA.
Ed volunteered as an EMT and firefighter for Bloom Township for over 12 years. He loved to tinker with electronics, being a jack of all trades, and master...
Paul Eugene Langley Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Paul Eugene Langley Jr., a beloved soul who walked this earth with kindness and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at Arbors at Carroll Nursing Home. Born on October 4, 1951, in Lancaster to the late Paul and May Elizabeth Holiday Langley. Paul was a steadfast presence in his community and a cherished member of his church...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
About
Frank E Smith Funeral Home and Crematory offers is a collection of obituaries for their locations in Lancaster, OH & Baltimore, OH. With services throughout Central/Southeast Ohio, Greater Fairfield, Perry, Licking, Hocking, and Franklin Counties that are updated regularly. Find local Lancaster & Baltimore, Ohio obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.