Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 2, 2022

Henry D. Ricketts, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on October 2, 2022 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Logan, OH to the late Robert and Amy Ricketts on December 2, 1948.

Henry was a 1968 graduate of Lancaster High. He worked for Anchor Hocking and retired after 41 years. Henry enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 1, 2022

Erika Lynne Bisel went home to Jesus on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 52, at the Pickering House in Lancaster.

She was born in Columbus Ohio to Jon and Ruth Linebrink. As a teen she went on several mission trips with Teen Missions International to Canada and Germany.  She graduated from Asbury College with...

Sep 28, 2022

Lancaster - Robert “Bob” E. Parrish, 86, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.

Bob was born Saturday, November 9, 1935 to the late Howard and Virgie (Downs) Parrish. He enjoyed bowling, golf, and watching OSU football. Bob was a member of Corvettes of Lancaster. He had a love of riding motorcycles in...

Sep 26, 2022

James P. “Brigg” Morgan 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Pickering House.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army as a Sargent.  He was the retired owner and operator of Brigg’s Pool Hall and was a member of AARP, Fairfield County Heritage Association, VFW Post 1380, American...

Sep 25, 2022

Sharon K. Freeland, age 76 of Pleasantville, died Sept. 25, 2022 at her residence.  She was born to the late Ernest and Ida Pumphrey Snider, on Nov. 1, 1945 in Pleasantville.  She was an annual organizer of the Pleasantville Easter Egg Hunt, where she always made a basket for each child attending.  Sharon enjoyed yard work and tending to...

Sep 25, 2022

Edith M. Benson, age 88 of Lancaster, died September 25, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home. She was born to the late John and Bessie Mast Conrad on April 2, 1934 in Lancaster. She was a member of 1st English Lutheran Church.  Edith retired from Lancaster Glass and continued to work as an amazing cook.  She enjoyed catering weddings and...

Sep 24, 2022

A humble man with humble beginnings, Paul “Gene” Carpenter, age 85, was born at the family farm homestead on Snyder Church Rd in Baltimore, OH, on October 13, 1936, to Herman U. and Oma R. (Snider) Carpenter.  He became a follower of Jesus Christ at the young age of 7 when he chose to be baptized and the LORD...

Sep 19, 2022

Douglas “Doug” M. Clagg, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on September 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1966 to Harriet and the late James Clagg in Lancaster.

Doug was a proud U.S. veteran who served in the Marine Corps. He loved his family, friends, coworkers, and his country.

He is...

Sep 19, 2022

Joseph L. Mathias Sr., 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born to the late William and Augusta Mathias on May 28, 1929 in Lancaster.

Joe was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran who served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great...

Sep 19, 2022

On Monday, Sept. 19th, 2022 Dennis Elden Keller went to be with his Lord.

He was born Sept. 11th, 1933 to Harold E. & Evelyn (Giesy) Keller in Basil, Ohio.  He was baptized at St. Michael's UCC and served the church in many ways. Dennis was a lifelong farmer who loved to dance and call square dances. ...

Sep 19, 2022

Carolyn Jane Zollinger (Hanna) of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Monday September 19th, 2022. She was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio on July 23rd, 1932, and graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1950.

Carolyn was the first female Fire Fighter/EMT in Millersport Fire Department and also the first female to become eligible to retire from the...

Sep 18, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of E. Wm. "Bill" Cody, a longtime resident of Lancaster, Ohio. He was just a few days shy of his 90th birthday when he passed on Sunday, September 18. While our family will miss him greatly, we know that his only wish was to rejoin his one true love, Donnalee B. (King)...

Sep 18, 2022

Ann Walston, 70, passed away September 18, 2022. Cancer took her body, but her spirit lives on.

She is survived by her husband Bill Walston; son Adam Gordon (Gina); twin granddaughters Ellen and Niki.

Ann retired from Franklin County Residential Services where she enriched the lives of all the people in her care. She attended...

Sep 17, 2022

Larry D. Sanders 71 of Bremen, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his residence.

He was a retired truck driver working for Bryan Sheets trucking and other trucking companies for over 40 years.  Larry enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

Larry is survived by his life partner, Merle ‘Skeet” Sanders of Bremen; sons, Erin...

Sep 17, 2022

Arlene M. Beery 82 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Violet Springs in Pickerington, Ohio. She was a member of the East Side Church of Christ in Lancaster.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, 3 months and 24 days, Everett Dean Beery; daughters, Kimberly Kay (Mike) Taranto of Pataskala, Ohio...

Sep 16, 2022

Stuart Edwin Pierce, Rock-n-Roll Stu, born May 18, 1963 in Lancaster, OH to the late James E. and Marilyn Weldon Pierce of Millersport, OH. Stuart passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Stuart was a 1981 graduate of Millersport High School. He attended Central Ohio Technical

College and Franklin University, where...

Sep 16, 2022

Daniel W. Ellerman, age 78 of Lancaster, died September 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on Nov. 15th, 1943 to the late William and Leona Joseph Ellerman in Zanesville, OH.  He was an amazing Mason who could do anything with concrete and stone. His finishing work was second to none, completing projects for...

Sep 15, 2022

George T. Dittmar, age 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed peacefully and in the presence of his family on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Charlotte J. Dittmar; children Mark B. (Michele Lynch), Melissa Douglas, and Rebecca (Franklin) Fugitt; two grandsons Kyle 9Erin) Petty, Kolin Petty; three granddaughters Hannah Hsu,...

Sep 14, 2022

Kelli JoEllen Robbins-Mantle, 34, of Columbus, passed away on September 14, 2022 at her residence. She was born to Michael Robbins and Jodi Robbins on October 22, 1987 in Columbus, OH.

Kelli is survived by her husband, Lionel Mantle; children, Kaylee-Faith Robinson, Layla-Grace Mantle, Drew Fields, Robert Mantle, and Tristen Mantle; mother, Jodi Robbins; father, Michael (Deborah...

Sep 14, 2022

Mary L. Davis, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on September 14, 2022 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late William and Waveline Wyskiver on June 18, 1945 in Logan, OH. Mary is survived by her children, Greg (Amy) Davis and Melissa (Jeff) Dinan; grandchildren, Annamarie Dinan, Jack Dinan, Luke Dinan, Lindsey Davis, Josh Davis, Riley (Max)...