Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Jo Ann Scott, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Orrie and Dorothy Cattran.

Jo Ann was the office manager at Taylor Chevrolet for many years and later a real estate agent.

Jo Ann is survived...

Sep 16, 2021

Robert E. Saunders, Sr., 73 of Millersport, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Antique Tractor Club, an avid fisherman, loved bowling and loved the great outdoors.

Robert is...

Sep 16, 2021

David C. White 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired State of Ohio Corrections Officer with 21 years of service at South Eastern Correctional Institute.  He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan.

David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marsha...

Sep 16, 2021

Mary Magdalene (Stump) Hunt, age 94, passed after a long illness on Sept 16th, 2021. She was born Aug. 3rd, 1927 to the late Dwight and Mazie (Pinkstalk) Stump in Hocking County.  She was noted for her flower gardens and perfect housekeeping.  She will be greatly missed.

Mary is survived by her son, Randy (Rita) Hunt; grandchildren,...

Sep 15, 2021

Dana Ann Smyers 48 of Lancaster, Ohio Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. She worked for Rocky Boot Co.

She is survived by her husband, Eric Smyers; son, Clifton Dupler of Gahanna, Ohio; parents, Bill and Carmen Watson of Thornville, Ohio; brothers, John C. Balthaser and Michael J. (Elizabeth) Watson all...

Sep 15, 2021

Paul E. Waugh, 88, of Baltimore, passed away on September 15, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Grover and Ruth Waugh on March 19, 1933 in Crown City, Ohio.

Paul was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Ohio Paper Mill after 42 years. He attended the NOW Church...

Sep 12, 2021

James Allen Russell, Jr. age 84, of Lancaster, Ohio passed way early afternoon Sunday, September 12th.  Jim was born September 19, 1936, in Canton, Ohio (dad missed his 85th birthday by just a week.)  He was born with a twin sister, Joann, to late parents James A Russell, Sr, and Frances (Fackler) Russell.

Jim loved his family,...

Sep 12, 2021

Donald Leroy Britton, age 81 of Baltimore passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Sept. 12, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Tanya (Randy) Quilliam; son-in-law, Don Deirfield; grandchildren, Amber Dyer, Tiffany (Will) Norris, Kevin (Andy) and Emily Hite, Heather (Adam) Evans, Audrey (Tyler) Wilson, Daniel, Mikie, Jazmine, Miley, Brandon Deirfield, step grandchildren, Jeff (Kayla) and...

Sep 12, 2021

Gary D. Russell, age 77 of  Carroll, formerly of Columbus died Sept. 12, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late John Edmund Woodyard-Russell and Mabel Gertrude Ellis Russell in Ironton on May 15,1944. After graduating from Ironton, he served his country in he U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.  He then worked 11 years for Greyhound...

Sep 8, 2021

Marvin Walter Capehart, age 64, formerly of East Street in Pickerington, died September 8, 2021 at Windsor Place in Lancaster. Marvin was the only child of the late Billy Dixon Capehart and Ilona Helene (nee Ehrm Iler) Capehart. Marvin was one of those people that once you met him, you would never be able to forget him. His accomplishments,...

Sep 7, 2021

Robin Lynette Schmelzer, 50, of Circleville passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1971 to Annette Perry and the late Richard Cochenour.

Robin is survived by her husband, James Schmelzer; mother, Anette Perry; children, Allan Swain, Jonathen Schmelzer, Catherine Swain, Tyler Schmelzer, and Justin (Tia) Schmelzer; grandchildren, Finley Swain, Wynnry Swain, Braylee...

Sep 4, 2021

Richard “Dick” Lee Barber, 88, of Lancaster, fought a good fight, finished his race, and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center.

Quiet and gentle, Dick will be remembered fondly by those who knew him. His love of God showed daily in his walk and in...

Aug 31, 2021

Laurie Lynn (Britton) Deirfield, 59 of Baltimore, Ohio; our beautiful mother gained her wings on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She will be loved and missed by so many.  She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.

She was born on February 8, 1962 to Donald and the late Mary Lou (Hall) Britton in...

Aug 30, 2021

Robert G. “Bob” Boelk Sr., 88, of Lancaster, went Home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. He was born in Littlefork, MN to the late George and Lilly Boelk on September 1, 1932.

Bob was a proud member of the United States Air Force. While in the military, he was a part of SAC,...

Aug 28, 2021

Raymond A. “Raisin” George, age 96 of Baltimore died August 28th 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation. He was born in Pleasantville to Robert K. George and Mary C. Friesner George on Nov. 8, 1924.  After serving in the Navy in WWII he was a mechanic for Lancaster Implement and then the Lanc. Water Dept.  He was known as...

Aug 28, 2021

Raymond A. “Raisin” George, age 96 of Baltimore died August 28th 2021 at Buckeye Care and Rehabilitation. He was born in Pleasantville to Robert K. George and Mary C. Friesner George on Nov. 8, 1924.  After serving in the Navy in WWII he was a mechanic for Lancaster Implement and then the Lanc. Water Dept.  He was known as...

Aug 28, 2021

Marjorie L. Johnson, age 89 of Rushville, died August 28, 2021. She was born in Berne Twp. on Jan 26, 1932 to the late Arthur and Alta Snyder Miller.  She loved living on a farm, raising her children, and spending time with her family and friends.  She helped raise most of the neighboring children and was always known as...

Aug 27, 2021

Ty N. Smith, 40, of Lancaster, passed away on August 27, 2021 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster to Melissa Sturgill and Steven Smith on May 27, 1981.

Ty was very sarcastic, and had a crazy sense of humor. He loved animals, Michigan football, and his “action figures”.

He is survived...

Aug 27, 2021

Linda Lee Lehman, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Pickering House. Linda was born in Lancaster to the late Carl and Thelma Lehman on March 24, 1939.

Linda was a member of the American Legion Aux. Post # 11, AMVETS Post # 1985, and Eagles F.O.E. # 2120. She retired after 42...

Aug 27, 2021

Brian J. Darfus, age 55 of Lancaster, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to the late Patricia Hyde Darfus and his father James Darfus on March 26th, 1966 in Lancaster. Graduated from Fisher Catholic High School in 1984. He was a 4-year letterman at football, basketball, and track. "Flyin' Brian". He played...