Local Ohio Obituaries

May 13, 2022

Marilyn Louise Shook, 90 of Lancaster, Ohio is now at rest in her heavenly home. She has passed from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Arbors of Carroll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.

As a young mother, Marilyn worked briefly for the GayFad Company hand painting glassware.  Years later she...

May 9, 2022

Melissa Dawn Niggemeyer, age 40 of Columbus, passed away at Mt. Carmel Grove City on Monday, May 9th, 2022.  Melissa was born on October 7th, 1981 in Lancaster Oh to her loving parents, Kenny and Kim Niggemeyer.  She enjoyed art, was quite good at making crafts, and tending to her plants.  She was a wonderful daughter and loving mother...

May 7, 2022

Edna M. Sigler Merideth, age 86 of Lancaster passed away May 7th, 2022 at Bickford of Lancaster.  She was born on Nov. 11, 1935 to the late Pearl and Florence Baldwin Fisher in Baltimore, OH.  She retired after 25 years as a food service manager at the Lancaster City Schools.  She enjoyed gardening, ice cream, anything purple, and spending...

May 7, 2022

Robert E. Tyler, age 93, of Lancaster passed away Sat. May 7, 2022.  He was born in Pleasantville on Aug. 30, 1928 to the late Joseph N. and Mabel Bordas Tyler.  He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church and Olivedale Senior Citizens.  He retired as a supervisor from Anchor Hocking after 43 years.  He enjoyed spending time...

May 6, 2022

Dale Jay Williams 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 22, 1936 t the late Russell and Mildred Williams.

Dale was a retired mill wright for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 33 years of service then later worked for Owens Corning in Newark, Ohio. ...

May 2, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Shover 86 of Millersport, Ohio passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 the Pickering House.

She was born on May 7, 1935 to the late Samuel and Eva Brierley in Crosby Liverpool England.

Elizabeth was a member of Millersport United Methodist Church, Millersport Lions Club, charter member of the Millersport Lioness Club, Twig 14,...

May 2, 2022

Chad D. Etterling, 37, of Canal Winchester, passed away on May 2, 2022.

Chad was a loving father, and graduate of Canal Winchester High School.

He is survived by his daughter, Addison Etterling; mother, Rhonda West; siblings, Lee (Nikki) Etterling, and Katlyn (Tori) Rinehart; uncles, Roy (Angie) Beadle, and Ray (Kathy) Beadle Jr.; nieces, Haylee...

May 2, 2022

Keith Edward Couch, 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 18, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Edward and Mary Daubenmire Couch.

He was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1959 and later got married in July 1961. He...

Apr 30, 2022

Charles Sims, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Charles was born on August 4, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Hugh Byron Sims and Kathryn (Kessler) Sims. He was married to his loving, devoted wife of 65 years, Shirley (Smith) Sims. Charles earned his undergraduate degree from the...

Apr 28, 2022

Gary Carlton Eisz, 78, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, Morning, April 28, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on May 25, 1943, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late John H. Eisz and Evaline B. (Daubenmire) Eisz. He was married to his loving, devoted wife of 58 years, Karla Grace (Engle) Eisz, on March...

Apr 25, 2022

Christopher J. “Chris” Hayman, 49, of Lancaster, passed away on April 25, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Chris loved Jesus, rock n’ roll (especially Led Zeppelin), riding his motorcycle through Hocking Hills, shooting pool, football, everything OSU sports, and most of all: spending time with family.

He is survived by his children, Dalton (Amber) Hayman,...

Apr 23, 2022

Deborah (Debi) Sanders Beaver, 63, passed unexpectedly at Fairfield Medical Center on April 23rd, 2022. Debi was known for her love of helping others. She was involved in many organizations around the community, and loved her clients dearly and always made sure they knew she love them. Everyone who knew her knew her favorite thing to do in life...

Apr 22, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Prucinsky Fisher, 56 of Lancaster, Ohio passed peacefully Friday April 22, 2022, at Fairfield Medical Center with her family at her bedside.  She battled Interstitial Lung Disease for four years, and survived two episodes of ARDS, this last ARDS episode was too much for her to overcome.  She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2009 and Interstitial...

Apr 19, 2022

Larry E. Poling 78, passed away to be with our heavenly father on April 19, 2022, after fighting a lengthy illness.

Larry was a former member of the Lancaster Eagles 2120 and the Corvettes of Lancaster. He loved to go to many cruise-ins and super Chevy car shows. He previously wrote articles for Lets go Cruising magazine....

Apr 18, 2022

Carroll – Robert “Bob” Charles Nash, 78, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at his home in Carroll, Ohio surrounded by his family.

Bob was a printer by trade, a hard worker, and in his off time enjoyed fishing, and hunting deer.  He was a devout Catholic and attended mass regularly at St. Mark Church.  He was a...

Apr 16, 2022

Douglas Wilson Beatty, 57 of Lancaster, Ohio left this world surrounded by his family, a fighter, tragically succumbing to his battle with cancer on Saturday, April 16, 2022.  Even in the darkest of times, Doug never found a bad thing to say about anyone.  Not even the diagnosis of cancer was enough to ruin his spirits. Antithetically, it motivated...

Apr 16, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Earl Crawford, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He is now with the love of his life Roberta.

He was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church.

Joe was most proud of his sons, and grandchildren. He is survived by his sons...

Apr 14, 2022

William “Bill” H. Hall, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 5, 1936 in Nelsonville, Ohio.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force. Bill retired from Columbia Gas Transmission as a department supervisor and later operated Hall Appliance Repair Service....

Apr 13, 2022

Kathy Wallen, age 70, of New Straitsville, Ohio passed away on April 13, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1951, in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Her favorite moments were time spent with family. She loved her family with her entire heart and she was loved by all who knew her. She was...

Apr 13, 2022

Robert “Bob” Richard Kraft, 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.  He was born on February 15, 1932 in Bellaire, Ohio.

Bob was a proud Korean Conflict veteran serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the LST-854. He retired from Ohio and Pacific Bell Telephone...