Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Michael Fenton Bolar, 77, of Stoutsville, OH passed away on October 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born to the late Orville and Margueriet Bolar on August 24, 1946 in Lancaster, OH.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elsie Bolar; daughters, Rebecca Smith of Lancaster, Sheri (John) Ratliff of Chillicothe, and Amy...

Oct 23, 2023

Mary E. Kramer, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on October 23, 2023. She was born to the late Harry and Ada Sisco on March 15, 1943.

She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Nicole) Kramer and Jason Scott Kramer; sister, Judy Westenbarger; grandchildren, Colton, Crystal, Juston, Peyton, and Bryton; and several nieces and nephews.

She...

Oct 22, 2023

Gwendola June Lattimer Cummans, age 85 of Sugar Grove, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Oct. 22, 2023.  She was born to the late Pearl and Eudella Hite Lattimer on Jan. 13, 1938 in Thurston. She was a 1956 graduate of Rushville Union High School.  She was the loving wife of 51yrs to the late Rev....

Oct 20, 2023

Allen J. (AJ) Thrush, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away in a sudden accident on Oct 20, 2023. He received a BS degree from the Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Montana. Lt. Colonel Thrush retired as an F-4 fighter pilot after 21 years in the United States Air Force and retired a second time...

Oct 20, 2023

Hal Lewis Lilly, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away Oct. 20, 2023 at Bickford of Lancaster. He was born on Feb. 17, 1938 to the late Joseph Gaspar and Emma Kelly Lilly in Beckley, WV.  He was a teacher in the LHS system retiring after 31 years, he taught at Amanda, Stanbery, and General Sherman.  He was a member...

Oct 18, 2023

Rose (Rosie) Marie Landis, 86, passed away on October 18, 2023, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, OH with three of her granddaughters at her side. She was born in Henderson, West Virginia on February 5, 1937, the only child of Robert Sayre and Dorothy Withers.

Rosie's father passed when she was five. Her path took her...

Oct 18, 2023

Robert “Bob” E. Jumper, Jr. 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

He was a proud Vietnam veteran where he served as a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force.  During his time in Vietnam he was part of the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service where he flew on the HH-53 Jolly...

Oct 17, 2023

Valeria (Val) Campbell Roth, 74, passed peacefully, with her family by her side and her husband holding her hand, on October 17, 2023. Per her wishes, Val’s final days were spent in the loving and compassionate care of the Fairhope Hospice’s Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio.

Val was born March 27, 1949, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Harry...

Oct 17, 2023

Evelyn Louise Fair, age 86, went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and following several years of declining health. She was born on December 20, 1936, to Clarence Sheldon and Elizabeth Grace (Stimler) Jones, in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1955, and went on to study at...

Oct 15, 2023

Janet Ellen nee Grant Moore, age 71 of Lancaster, OH formerly of Columbus, Toledo, Ashville, and Orlando, FL. passed away October 15, 2023.  She was an Insurance adjuster at Motorist Insurance.  She enjoyed life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Hope E. Moore; and...

Oct 15, 2023

Stephen Michael (Mike) Forsythe, DVM, died on Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2023, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital surrounded by his loving family. As the owner of Amanda Animal Hospital for 43 years, Mike was known as a lover of animals and exceptional veterinarian throughout Fairfield County. Mike was born on March 23, 1948, to the late Jerry...

Oct 15, 2023

William J. Mason, 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at the Chillicothe VA Sunday, October 15, 2023.

He was born to Daniel and Emma Mae Mason Lancaster, Ohio on June 29, 1946.

William was a Marine Corp veteran, and he served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Complete General in Columbus, Ohio and was...

Oct 14, 2023

Lancaster - Tom Chilcote, 77, died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his residence after a long illness.

Tom was a lifelong member of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police; he served as Vice-President; Secretary; Trustee and Conductor for the Fraternal Order of Police Forest Rose Lodge 50. He was also 2003 Lodge member of the year,...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” E. Boling, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at OSU Wexner Medical Center on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born to Harold and Juanita Boling in Nelsonville, Ohio on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1942.

Bob was a Marine Corps veteran and he served in the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Boling Antiques in Lancaster...

Oct 12, 2023

Lancaster - Donna S. Moore, 83, died October 12, 2023 at the Pickering House surrounded by family.

Donna graduated in 1958. She was a member of numerous groups including the VFW auxiliary #3761 for 67 years, the Italian American club, American Legion, and Moose. Donna worked for Wooster Enterprise, Baker Realty, and JcPenney.

She is...

Oct 11, 2023

Robert S. “B.J.” Tatman, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Country Lane Gardens. He was born to the late Joseph and Virginia Tatman on August 2, 1952.

B.J. was a proud Marine Corps veteran. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with friends and family. Those who knew him knew he was a...

Oct 10, 2023

Betty Lou Behrens, 85, of Lancaster Ohio passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born July 18, 1938 to Carl and Dovey Kull.

She was known to read the newspaper every single day and she also enjoyed doing word search books. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lancaster, Ohio....

Oct 6, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Blaine age 76, passed away Oct. 6, 2023 at the Pickering house with her family by her side. She was born May 14, 1947 in Lancaster, OH to the late Charles and Ruth Blaine. After graduation from Lancaster High School in 1965 she attended Ohio University and then decided to follow her dream to become a flight...

Oct 5, 2023

Donna Lee Braidic, 86, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Thursday October 5th, 2023 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster, OH. She was born on July 27th, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everette and Cora Hadaway-Cheeseman. Donna was employed at Rockwell International (Boeing Corporation) where she later retired. She was a member of the Baltimore VFW Post 3761....

Oct 2, 2023

Arthur D. Woods, 52, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Arthur loved his daughter, and greatly enjoyed music.

He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Woods; brother, Jeffrey Woods; and niece, Shaiqua Woods.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lorine Woods.

Caring Cremation has taken place...