Local Ohio Obituaries
Earl A. Kunkler
Mar 4, 2024
Earl A. Kunkler 46 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Grant Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster Ohio on July 5, 1977 and worked construction.
He loved to hunt, fish the surrounding area lakes and ponds, and go mushroom hunting. Earl enjoyed the great outdoors as much as he could.
Earl is survived by his...
James "Jim" Leasure
Mar 3, 2024
James “Jim” Leasure, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born to the late Glenn and Dorothy Mae Leasure on January 15, 1946.
Jim, a 66 year resident of Fairfield County, graduated from Fairfield Union in 1963. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1965-1966 until he was medically discharged. Following his...
Donald Tufts
Mar 3, 2024
Donald Tufts 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family by his side. He was born in West Virginia on June 17, 1961.
Donald enjoyed working on muscle cars of all types. In his earlier years, he loved to work on bicycles, lawn mowers and later motorcycles.
He is survived by his wife of...
Randall L. Groff
Mar 3, 2024
Randall L. "Randy" Groff, of Lancaster, Ohio, died on March 3, 2024. Randy will always be remembered as a loyal and devoted father, grandfather, husband, patriot, veteran, and community volunteer and advocate.Randy was born in Lancaster, Ohio on April 17, 1949, son of the late Harold and Freda (Wilkinson) Groff. Randy graduated as a member of the Class of 1967...
Don L. Milliser
Feb 29, 2024
Don L. Milliser, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Pickering House.
Don was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War. It was during his time in service that he received the Purple Heart Medal. Don worked for and retired from the Southeastern Corrections Institute in Lancaster, and was...
Ed Lynch
Feb 29, 2024
On February 29, 2024, the world lost a remarkable man, Ed Lynch, who passed away at the age of 76. Ed was a dedicated individual who touched the lives of many with his kindness and generosity.
Born on January 2, 1948, Ed had a passion for life that was evident in everything he did. He proudly served in the army during...
James Keith Griffith
Feb 27, 2024
James Keith Griffith, 74, died peacefully on February 27, 2024.
Jim was born in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Wayne and Dorothy Griffith. He served in the USAF during the Vietnam War and retired from his shipping supervisor position at Anchor Hocking after 40 years.
Jim was a devoted husband for 42 years. He was a kind, loving, and very involved father....
Barbara A. Sanders
Feb 26, 2024
Barbara A. Sanders, 81, of Lancaster went to her eternal home on February 26, 2024. Born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, Barbara retired from Anchor Hocking and Kroger.
She loved spending time with family, watching the Crew soccer and Ohio State football games, going to the Columbus Zoo, and receiving/giving hugs from her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Barbara attended The Tree...
Ronald "Ron" E. Lutz
Feb 25, 2024
Ronald "Ron" E. Lutz, 82, of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on February 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and kindness. He was born on April 4, 1941, in Lancaster, Ohio, a place that would remain near and dear to his heart throughout his life.
At just 14 years old, he started working in several grocery stores including...
Elma P. Crist
Feb 25, 2024
Elma P. Crist (Hines), 93 of Circleville slipped into her eternal sleep on Sunday February 25, 2024 with family at her bedside at the Logan Elm Health Center.
Elma is preceded in death by her husband Dana W. Crist and second eldest son Steven Crist Sr. She was a loving mother of six children, Greg (Susan Chadderdon) of Pittsburgh, PA; Son...
Carl M. Parent
Feb 24, 2024
Carl M. Parent 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence. Carl was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lancaster. He was the son of the late Judge Merlin C. and Lulu Parent. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1956 and later graduated from Bowling Green State...
John J. Owens
Feb 24, 2024
John J. Owens, 80, of Carroll, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born to the late Thomas and Georgia Owens on September 29, 1943 in Pleasant County, WV.
John had a great zest for life. He loved to play pranks and was quite the jokester. Holiday parties and Christmas cards were very special to him. He was a...
John H. Lambert
Feb 23, 2024
John H. Lambert passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, Ohio, on February 23rd, 2024 leaving behind a legacy will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
John dedicated over 23 years of his life as a packer for Anchor Hocking, showcasing his commitment and work ethic in all that he pursued. However, it was his...
Paul W. Cheatwood
Feb 22, 2024
Paul W. Cheatwood, age 90, passed away on February 22th, 2024 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH. He was born in Gallia County, Ohio, on February 3rd, 1934, He dedicated over 22 years of his life working for the City of Lancaster in the street department. He enjoyed the variety of his job, every day was different. Throughout his...
Phillip Eugene Miller
Feb 21, 2024
Phillip Eugene Miller passed away at the age of 53, on February 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after an extremely hard battle with Leukemia.
Phillip was born October 12, 1970, to Robert and Marie Miller. Phillip was a lifelong member of the Baltimore community. He spent many years as a machine operator in the construction industry providing for his family....
Sharon L. Hutton Kandel Morrison
Feb 20, 2024
Sharon Lee Hutton Kandel Morrison 79 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on January 21, 1945 in Baltimore Ohio to the late Irvin and Anna Hutton. She worked for the Farm Bureau as an executive secretary and later worked for Boeing Corporation also as an executive...
Goldie Maire White
Feb 20, 2024
Lancaster - Goldie Maire White, 87, died Tuesday, February 20,2024 at Main Street Terrace.
She was born June 7, 1936 in Greenfield Township to the late Elmer Richard and Mina “Catherine” (Kyser) McDole. Goldie enjoyed reading, and was an avid jigsaw puzzle worker.
Goldie is survived by her daughter Kathy Lee Boss; daughter in law Eileen Miller; granddaughter Carolyn; great granddaughter Amellia;...
Phyllis Ann Shanks
Feb 19, 2024
Phyllis Ann Shanks,on February 19, 2024, surrounded by family at her home passed peacefully away. She has left a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Born in Wheelersburg on August 4, 1947, Phyllis dedicated her life to spreading love and kindness to those around her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Russell...
Michael William Eccard
Feb 18, 2024
Michael William Eccard, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Pickering House, home of Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care, Lancaster, Ohio.
He was born on October 7, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Phyllis Eccard of Lancaster, Ohio. Michael graduated from Groveport Madison High School, and proceeded with The Ohio State University receiving a Bachelor...
Warren "Pete" Sobataka
Feb 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pete (Warren) Sobataka, 77, after a lengthy illness. Pete was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 19, 1946, to Barney and Hazel Sobataka.
Pete spent his formative years in Jackson, Ohio where he excelled academically and in sports. He was most proud of being a member of the record-setting basketball...
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