Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 11, 2021

Charles A. Raver, 71, of Thurston passed away on October 11, 2021. He was born to the late Merrill T. Raver and Martha Raver in Newark, OH on September 20, 1950.

Charles was a 1969 graduate of Millersport High School.

He is survived by his brother, Merrill (Pam) Raver; nieces and nephews, Mike (Kris) Raver,...

Oct 10, 2021

Marjorie Ann Grooms, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born to the late Eldo and Pauline Miller on September 11, 1931 in Amanda, OH.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Teri (Mike) Soliday and Brenda (Mike) Messmer; grandchildren; Josh (Elean), Matt, Natalie (Trevor), Megan, Chris, Laura, and Lisa...

Oct 10, 2021

David Thomas Brown, 75 Passed away on October 10th in the driveway of his home.  He had a massive heart attack and died immediately. The son of John G and Rosalyn June Brown of Marysville, Ohio. David was born at White Cross Hospital in 1946. He grew up helping his family on Brownridge Dairy Farm in Marysville, Ohio. Graduated...

Oct 9, 2021

Nick Ellas, age 22 of Baltimore died October 9, 2021 due to an auto accident. He was born on Aug. 6, 1999 to his parents Rick and Donna Ellas.  He was a delivery driver for Amazon and was a member of the Moose Lodge.  He was a 2018 Liberty Union graduate who ran cross country and continued on to...

Oct 8, 2021

Thad Eyman passed away far too soon. He was born in Ft Stewart GA on 03/05/1992 to Tracy Scott Eyman and Ruth Ann Eyman Perez.

He was a driver for Chadwell Supply, which he loved. Thad had many passions and talents. He was amazing at any video game he played. He was self-taught on guitar and keyboards....

Oct 7, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie“ J. Souders, age 64 of Lancaster died Oct. 7, 2021 at OSU East.  He was born to the late John W. Souders Sr. and Doris Ellen Morrow Souders on Feb. 17, 1957.  He served his country in the US. Navy and then became a home contractor.  He enjoyed fishing, his Harleys, and riding with his close friends.  ...

Oct 7, 2021

Timothy Edward Neal, age 58 died on Tuesday October 7th, 2021 at Genesis Hospital.  He was born in Columbus on December 13, 1962.  He was in the US Army for 10 years attaining the rank of Sargent.  He started his own transmission servicing and rebuilding shop, "AZ Transmission Rebuilders" in Columbus.  Timothy was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather...

Oct 7, 2021

Patricia R. French 87 of Lancaster, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Altercare of Somerset.

She was a retired loan officer for Beneficial Finance.  Upon retirement, she enjoyed her time at home as a hard-working wife and mother and playing Bridge with the “Bridge Club...

Oct 3, 2021

Larry Allen Osborne, 55, of Baltimore finished the race God put before him on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He will be greatly missed.

Larry was born to the late Lacy and Evalene (Pinatiello) Osborne, August 5, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Franklin University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management....

Oct 1, 2021

Jacqueline Leigh Slye 51 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born to Jack and the late Constance Crites Slye on December 16, 1969 in Lancaster, Ohio.

She is survived by her father and step-mother, Jack and Cheryl Slye of East Rochester, Ohio; sister, Rebecca Johnson of Kentucky and step-brother,...

Oct 1, 2021

Linda I. Gordon, 69 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired packer for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and a member of New Life Christian Center.

Linda is survived by her daughters, Danielle Nicole (Tim) Bailey and Neka R. Gordon all of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren,...

Sep 30, 2021

Michael L. Love, 59, passed away at his residence in Lancaster on September 30, 2021. He was born in Somerset to the late John and Charlene Love on July 4, 1962.

Michael was a lifelong truck driver. He always kept busy, and was a hard worker.

He is survived by his children, Moniqua (Don) Love;...

Sep 25, 2021

Emma Lucille Ortman, age 84 of Rushville, passed away on Sept. 25, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born on July 23, 1937 in Byesville to the late Eural and Mary Blanche Steele Gadd. Emma graduated from Muskingum College and became a school teacher in the Western Muskingum School District and Perry Co. Schools.  She enjoyed flowers, gardening,...

Sep 23, 2021

Kathleen Clements 87 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a member of Fairfield Christian Church and she enjoyed going to Amish Country. She also enjoyed antiques, cooking and being with her family.

Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of...

Sep 22, 2021

Marilyn Elizabeth Weldon Pierce, 89 of Millersport, finished the race God put before her on September 22nd, 2021. Born December 6th, 1931, the youngest child of Rudy C. and Elizabeth Wooten Weldon in Detroit, Xichigan and soon became an avid Buckeye Fan.

Long time resident of Millersport, 1949 Graduate of Millersport High School, Charter Member of the...

Sep 22, 2021

Debbie L. Anderson, age 67 of Lancaster, died Sept. 22, 2021 at the Pickering House.  She was born in Chincoteague, VA on May 5th, 1954.  She worked as a waitress at Kenny’s Cafeteria and Tee Jays.  Debbie always lived life to the fullest and enjoyed celebrations with her friends and family.  Her strong personality and love for life will...

Sep 21, 2021

Deborah A Nowlin, age 70 of Bremen, died at Fairfield Medical Center on Sept. 21 2021.  She was born to the late Elva and Mary Linley Roth on March 2, 1951 in Columbus.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who never met a stranger. Deborah was a great friend to many and her positive and uplifting personality...

Sep 20, 2021

Raymond S. Szymanski, 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stanley and Francis Szymanski.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy.  Raymond was a recipient of the US Navy Distinguish Service Cross and...

Sep 19, 2021

Kenneth E. Smith, age 92, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1929, in Scioto County, Ohio.

Kenneth was a member of Faith Memorial Church.  He was also a retired carpenter where he was a member of Carpenters...

Sep 18, 2021

Kacy A. Pettit 53 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a custodian for Fairfield Union Schools.  He enjoyed fishing, going to car shows and loved his family.

Kacy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Julie Pettit; children, Mark Pettit, Misty (Theron) Roese, Megan...