Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Clarence E. Bope Jr.

Clarence E. Bope Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

Clarence E. Bope Jr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Clarance Sr. and Alice Mae Bope on June 18, 1945.

Clarence worked for many years at Anchor Hocking. He enjoyed pets, planting, nature, and loved his children greatly. He also had an extensive collection of clowns, inspired by...

Virginia Marie Parobeck

Virginia Marie Parobeck

Jul 14, 2025

Virginia Marie Parobeck, 63, died on Monday, July 14, 2025 under the care of Fairhope Hospice at the Arbors of Carroll. Her health had deteriorated due to diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, and dementia.

Virginia was born on December 12, 1961, the fifth of six children, to the late Daniel and Lois Parobeck.

She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1980 and went...

Keith Wagner

Keith Wagner

Jul 14, 2025

Herbert Keith Wagner, 85, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the Luxe Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lancaster, OH. Keith was born on April 15, 1940 to the late Herbert William and Frances Vaughn Wagner.

Keith attended Berne Union school. He worked with his father Herbert as a well driller and water system installer until November 1969. Keith was employed...

Dixie E. DeVol

Dixie E. DeVol

Jul 13, 2025

Dixie Eileen DeVol, 92, of Lancaster, OH passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025.

She was born April 24, 1933, near Laurelville, OH to the late Wilson Karshner Ross and Dora (Smith) Ross.

Dixie spent many years researching her family’s genealogy. She was employed in the offices of Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. N Fourth St., Columbus, OH, Anchor Hocking Glass Co., Lancaster, and...

Carl Michael "Mike" Teagarden

Carl Michael "Mike" Teagarden

Jul 13, 2025

Carl M. "Mike" Teagarden, age 82 passed away on July 13, 2025 (1942-2025) He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, friend and mentor. Many called him Poppa T! He was a gentle soul, patient, and kindhearted, loved by many.

Mike was a pastor and part of the Pastor’s Council at The River Valley Life Center, Lancaster, Ohio, for the past seventeen...

Billy J. Paskins Sr.

Billy J. Paskins Sr.

Jul 11, 2025

Billy J. Paskins Sr., 62, of Lancaster, passed away on July 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Nancy Hanley and the late Stanley Paskins Sr. on August 28, 1962.

When your heart shatters into a billion pieces, and one of the people who has always been there to help mend a broken heart, to share all the ups...

Donald L. Konkler Jr.

Donald L. Konkler Jr.

Jul 11, 2025

Donald L. Konkler Jr., 64, of Lancaster, passed away on July 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1960 in Columbus, OH.

Don was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was hard-working, a good father, and enjoyed science fiction.

He is survived by his son, Matthew (Melissa) Konkler; step-son, Mitchell Acton; sister, Vicky (Bill) Wilson;...

Earl Russell

Earl Russell

Jul 5, 2025

Earl Russell, age 74, passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by love and laughter—just the way he lived. Born on March 21, 1951, Earl was known for his ornery sense of humor and unwavering reliability. He had a special gift for making people laugh, even in the toughest moments, and he never met a problem he couldn’t fix—or a...

Mary Ellen Clum

Mary Ellen Clum

Jul 4, 2025

Mary Ellen Clum, 90, Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital of an apparent heart attack.

Mary was retired from 3M. In her earlier years, she enjoyed doing housekeeping for family and dear friends.

She was a member of the Baltimore VFW 3761 Auxiliary, Buckeye Lake Eagles 2801, Pickerington Legion Post 11 and Pickerington Moose...

Mary R. (nee Woodward) Graybill

Mary R. (nee Woodward) Graybill

Jul 3, 2025

Mary R. (nee Woodward) Graybill, of Lancaster, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Main Street Terrace. She was born to the late John and Ruth Woodward on March 4, 1928, in Clearport, OH.

Mary was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was a talented artist, seamstress and quilter. Mary was the best mother in the universe who was also...

Patricia "Patty" M. Moore

Patricia "Patty" M. Moore

Jul 2, 2025

Patricia “Patty” M. Moore, 70, died early on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Pickering House.

Patty was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

She is survived by her husband Charles L. Moore; children Leslie Moore and Matthew (Amber) Moore; step-granddaughter Jessey Rodgers; and half brother Mike Downhour.

A graveside service will be held in Hampson Cemetery, Pleasantville, OH on Monday, July, 7, 2025...

Terry S. Jones

Terry S. Jones

Jun 30, 2025

Terry S. Jones 80 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio formerly of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Arbors at Carroll Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in the Philippines to the late Julian and Consuelo Sabularse.

Terry was retired from Lucent Technologies with 28 years of service. She enjoyed gambling, playing bingo, and the Lottery. She loved playing euchre with her...

Loy "Sonny" Eugene Fauble Jr

Loy "Sonny" Eugene Fauble Jr

Jun 29, 2025

Loy “Sonny” Fauble Jr., 78, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born on Thursday, June 5, 1947, to the late Loy Fauble Sr and Mary (Ankrom) Fauble.

Loy was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1963 and served in the Army at Fort Hood in Texas and Fort Gordon in Georgia. He worked...

Steven C. Smith

Steven C. Smith

Jun 29, 2025

Steven C. Smith, age 69, was a man who walked this earth with a quiet, unwavering strength, left us on June 29, 2025, at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 20, 1955, in Lancaster, Ohio, and was raised in Amanda, Steven’s journey through life was marked by his impressive career as an Ironworker, his boundless intellect, and...

Daniel P. Hock

Daniel P. Hock

Jun 27, 2025

Daniel P. Hock, age 65, a beloved figure whose life was marked by creativity and passion, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. Born on January 2, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Dan's journey through life was filled with an unwavering commitment to his work and his garden.

Dan began his career at Achor Hocking, where he laid the...

Luther "Ky" T. Hummel, Jr.

Luther "Ky" T. Hummel, Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Luther “Ky” T. Hummel, Jr., 96, passed peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Luther was born in Luzern County PA. He was a graduate of Lake Township High School class of 1946. As a young man he served in The United States Army Air Corps and spent time in Japan. He primarily lived...

Dr. Robert Oscar Jepsen, DVM

Dr. Robert Oscar Jepsen, DVM

Jun 24, 2025

Dr. Robert O. Jepsen DVM, age 89, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on June 23, 1936, at Sterling Loving Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dr. Oscar and Mildred Jepsen.

He married the love of his life, Marilyn Davis, on October 14,...

Sally Pearl Campbell

Sally Pearl Campbell

Jun 24, 2025

Sally Pearl Campbell, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail with her family by her side.

She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on January 15, 1940 to the late Edwin and Wanda Ashcraft, Sr.

Sally was a retired interior decorator. She attended Freedom Memorial Church and was a member of Olivedale...

Larry J. Neeley

Larry J. Neeley

Jun 24, 2025

Larry J. Neeley, 89, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 24, at Fairfield Medical Center surrounded by his family. Larry was born on March 19, 1936 in Lancaster to Floyd and Ida Marie Neeley of Millersport.

Larry grew up on the farm and attended Millersport Schools except for the last year and a half, he attended Lancaster High School, where he graduated...

William "Buzz" Bircher

William "Buzz" Bircher

Jun 24, 2025

William “Buzz” Bircher, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Buzz was a passionate bass fisherman who found joy and peace in the stillness of the water and the thrill of the catch. A devoted sports fan, he proudly cheered on the Miami Dolphins and the Ohio State Buckeyes- never missing...