Local Ohio Obituaries

Ruth E. (Smith) Crutcher-Beckwith

Dec 7, 2022

Ruth E. Crutcher-Beckwith, age 86 of Baltimore passed away December 7th, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born in Athens Co. on October 13, 1936.  She was a 1954 Chauncey-Dover graduate who served her country during the Korean War in the US Airforce.  She retired as a rural letter carrier, was a member of the Baltimore VFW Auxiliary,...

Ron Hupman

Dec 5, 2022

In the early 1980s, Ron Hupman came to Columbus to work at Battelle in the Project Management Division. He chose to reside nearby in Dennison Place, and soon became involved in the inner city revitalization effort as president of his neighborhood association for 6 years, zoning chair for the University Area Commission for 21 years and president of the...

William "Bill" Finn

Dec 5, 2022

William “Bill” Finn 63of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He worked for Perry County, Fairfield County and Franklin County Job and Family Services.  He then retired from the State of Ohio Job and Family Services as an administrator. Bill attended TurnPoint Apostolic Church in Groveport,...

Maryann L. Groff

Dec 3, 2022

Maryann L. Groff, age 74 of Lancaster, died December 3rd, 2022 at Mount Carmel East.  She was born to the late Gene and Helen Blaine in Brooklyn, NY on January 22, 1948.  She was a 1966 LHS graduate who attended OU.  She enjoyed doing art and she was an amazing cook.  She retired from the Fairfield County Sherriff’s Department. ...

Nilda Medina

Dec 3, 2022

Nilda (Carmenate) Medina, 85, left this earth on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on December 9, 1936 in Mariel Cuba to Hose Carmenate and Rose (Perez) Carmenate. She received her education as a teacher in Cuba. Nilda met the love of her life, Marcos Medina when she was 14...

Charles "Joe" Holt

Dec 3, 2022

Charles Joseph “Joe” Holt age 85 was born to the late John Michael (Mike) Holt and Minerva Holt (Baldwin) on March 16, 1937 in Fort Gay, West Virginia. Joe married the love of his life, Donna V. Watts on March 22, 1958.  Joe & Donna were members of the Lighthouse Memorial Church in Millersport, OH. They have Daughters Cheryl...

Margaret C. (McMullen) Snoke

Dec 1, 2022

Lancaster - Margaret C. Snoke, 80, died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Margaret was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses west congregation.

She is survived by her long time partner, friend, and husband Clark R. Snoke; her sister Mary Marlette; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret is...

Thomas "Tom" A. Coleman

Dec 1, 2022

Thomas “Tom” A. Coleman 58 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was a fork lift operator for Watts Distribution and a member of Royalton Community Church.

Tom enjoyed fishing, football, big Pittsburg Steelers fan, monster trucks and cars.

He is survived by his son,...

Robert G. "Bob" Vaughan

Dec 1, 2022

Robert G. “Bob” Vaughan, of Lancaster, left this earth to be with the Lord on December 1, 2022.

Bob as the business owner of Accu-Check Instrument Service, worked as a calibration and repair technician of Precision Instruments for more than 35 years. He loved fast cars, fishing, being in nature, and had a wonderful spirit.

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David L. Heinzman, II

Nov 30, 2022

David L. Heinzman, II 33 of Rushville, Ohio passed away as the result of an auto accident on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 2007.

He was a service technician for Hugh White Chevrolet. David loved working on cars, playing golf, kayaking, BMX, traveling, bowling, billiards, collecting Hot...

Robert “Bob” Turben

Nov 30, 2022

Robert “Bob” Turben, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on November 30, 2022 after a 10 year struggle with dementia. He was born to the late Clarence and Anna Turben on August 3, 1943.

Bob was a loving Christian man who loved the Lord and had a great sense of humor.

He is survived by his...

Everett Dean Beery

Nov 28, 2022

Everett Dean Beery of Thurston, passed away Monday Nov. 28, 2022 at OSU Medical Center.  He was born to the late Ralph and Martha (Reedy) Beery on Oct 19, 1940 in Fairfield County.  He was a member of the East Side Church of Christ in Lancaster  and retired as a shop mechanic for Fairfield Industries.

He was...

Deborah Lee Wise

Nov 27, 2022

Deborah Lee Wise, born January 20,1958 of Lancaster was taken away from us far too soon on November 27,2022. She loved her family unconditionally.  Debbie was a fantastic cook, artist, and musician. She enjoyed watching her OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals games on TV, fishing with her son, listening to music, and spending time with her grandkids.

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Douglas Edward Downhour

Nov 27, 2022

Douglas Edward Downhour, 68, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born to the late Richard Downhour and Genevieve “Jean” Knepper-Kilbarger on May 1, 1954 in Lancaster, OH.

Doug was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was retired and had worked for Lancaster...

Brenda Sue Divelbliss

Nov 27, 2022

Brenda Sue Divelbliss 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Genesis Somerset Health Services.  She was born on January 8, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Louis and Violet Hoffman. She was a Graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1978.

Brenda was the head cashier for Lowe’s Home Improvement before...

Shirley A. (Houseworth) Marshall

Nov 26, 2022

Shirley A. Houseworth Marshall 77 of Lancaster, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Hospital.  She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1963.

Shirley was a member of the Columbus Koinonia, enjoyed sewing and collecting recipes.

She is survived by her husband of...

Joseph L. Kim

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph L. Kim 80 of Sugar Grove, Ohio went to be with his Savior, on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home. Joe was born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 13, 1942 to the late Joseph W. and Ruth E. (Newland) Kim.

Joe was an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Air Force.  He was a...

William Frederick Norris

Nov 24, 2022

William “Bill” Norris of Lancaster, Ohio, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2022.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Debra Norris; loving daughter, Kayleigh Norris; loving stepdaughter, Kelly Montgomery; stepsons, TJ Montgomery and Kenneth McCune; sister, Marianne Sowers; many nieces and nephews; and grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in...

George Robert Taylor

Nov 24, 2022

George Robert Taylor, age 85 of Lancaster, passed away on November 24th 2022. He was born to the late Mont Edward and Virginia Fletcher Taylor, in Athens, OH on July 28, 1937.  He was a 7th Day Adventist who loved a bargain.  He enjoyed playing horseshoes in Bremen where he was known as quite the ringer.  He enjoyed spending...

Harriet Pearl Hartinger

Nov 23, 2022

Harriet Pearl Hartinger 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Pickering House.

She retired from RBM in Lancaster and was a member of the Salvation Army where she volunteered in several positions and with Adult Day Care. She enjoyed puzzles, card games, animals and collecting owl items.

Harriet is...