Lancaster, OH Obituaries

Ruth Ann Striff Conley, 88 of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence. Ruth was born on December 4, 1937, in Fostoria, Ohio to the late John Lawrence Striff ...

Janice Sue Glenn, age 79, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday March 31, 2026. Born on September 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James Leroy and Mary Lucille (Engle) Glen...

Wanda M. DeSonia, 87, passed away on March 30, 2026, at Altercare in Coshocton, Ohio. She was born on April 27, 1938 in Monroe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas J. Hughes and Talitha Filkins Hugh...

Melanie Bell Baker, 55, of Rushville, Ohio, passed on to her next life, surrounded by her loving family at her home on March 24, 2026. Melanie was born on September 10, 1970 at St. Ann’s Hospital in C...

Terri Lynn Rodgers, 58, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her residence. Terri was born on August 19, 1967. She enjoyed going for cruises in the countryside and bein...

David Lee Thomas, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1948, in Lancaster, where he lived his entire life. David, known to many as Dave, was a devoted husband, ...

It is with terrible sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bernard E Johnson, age 76, of Sugar Grove, Ohio. Bernie died unexpectedly in the woods near his home, his happy place. Bernie ...

Lorene Kay Henderly Twobulls 66 of Lancaster passed away Friday March 6, 2026. She was born July 19, 1959, in Lancaster Ohio to the late Lawrence Raymond Henderly and Katherine Evelyn Shumaker Henderl...

Melinda Jeanne Cox passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, with Wilson Lewis Cox, her beloved husband of 67 years, at her side. She was the daughter of Jeanne and Walter, and she is survived by her...

Thomas “Tomcat” R. Hughes, 87, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born August 14, 1938, Tomcat will be remembered as a formal, respectful presence whose life touched many who knew him. ...

Michael Dennis Parker passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 84. Michael was born on September 25, 1941, and was a resident of Amanda, Ohio.

Esther Rosella Young, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. Born on January 20, 1942, Esther was surrounded by family and loved ones when the Lord called her to her heav...

Mary Ann Pepe, 88, of Worthington, Ohio passed away Saturday February 21, 2026 at Worthington Christian Village. Mary Ann was born on October 18, 1937 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Victor J Pepe...

Patricia "Patty" L White, born on February 10, 1940, passed away on Tuesday February 17, 2026, at the age of 86. Patricia was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio. Visitation will be held at Halteman-Fett ...

James Edward Deeds, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Friday February 13, 2026 at the Pickering House. Jim was born on May 18, 1936 in Rushville, Ohio to the late Fulton E and Reba A Ricketts Deeds. He wo...

Patricia Ann Valesko, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday February 13, 2026, at Altercare Lanfair. Patricia was born on July 19, 1940, in Carroll, Ohio to the late Leslie and Mary Crook. She was a...

Ellen Lucille Deitz, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at The Ridge of Lancaster. Ellen was born on April 27, 1933, in Circleville, Ohio to the late John and Lydia Valentine. ...

Thomas “Tom“ Franklin Daubenmire, age 90 of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. Tom was born in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Georgia and Walter Daubenmire. He was the owner of Dittmar S...

Howard Nicholas Unger was born on July 5, 1944, in Columbus. He passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a resident of McConnelsville, Ohio. A Celebration of Life Service for Howard ...

Louise I. (Sis) Friesner, 78, of Lancaster, passed away February 3, 2026. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her love and laughter will live on through her sons, Bryan (Angie) Fri...

Richard Leroy Markwood was born on November 30, 1933, and passed peacefully from this life on January 28, 2026, surrounded by family at the Pickering House. Richard, known to many as “Dick”, retired ...

Judith “Judy” Thompson Thaxton Jensen, 85, of Lancaster, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday January 14, 2026 after having Parkins’s disease for many years. Judy was born on January 2, 1941 in Lock...

Barbara J. Klinker, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Pickering House and Hope Hospice in Lancaster. Born on June 16, 1941, in Lancaster, Barbara was t...

Ann Harris Hosafros passed away on January 18, 2026, at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on December 26, 1953, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Ann had a rare gift for making everyone around her ...

Vernon Edward Senig Jr., age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully after an illness on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born on February 21, 1943, in Lancaster to Vernon, Sr. and Helen Senig, Vern...

Gary William Collins, age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Lancaster, Ohio. Born in Tampa, Florida on September 5, 1943, Gary was known for his generous spirit, witty sense ...

Eleanor Lee Richards, born on April 19, 1932, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Chillicothe, Ohio.

Barbara K. Smith (82) and Roger T. Smith (83), both of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away just one day apart on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15, 2026, respectively. Barbara and Roger’s love...

Timothy L Azbell, born on January 19, 1957, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 68. He was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Nancy Lee (Wilson) Bailey, 85, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 14th. Nancy was born on December 21, 1940, and was the oldest of three children born to Raymond and Louise (Low...

Barbara K. Smith (82) and Roger T. Smith (83), both of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away just one day apart on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15, 2026, respectively. Barbara and Roger’s love...

Richard Fitzgerald Cagney of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at age 79 after a lengthy illness. The second of six children, Richard, was born on September 19,1946 in Boston, ...

Harold B. Miller, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Harold was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 20, 1942, to the late Edward and Katherine (Wimer) Miller. He enjoyed ...

Edward Ray Figgins, born in Lancaster, Ohio on March 1, 1944, age 81, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janice M...

Victoria Darlene Stillinger, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore, Ohio on June 8, 1944, to the late Franklin and C...

Steven Keith Shumaker, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1955 in Lithopolis, Ohio to the late Merle Shumaker and Naomi Ellen (Buck...

Mariam Stampfle, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Arbors at Carroll. Mariam was born in Paris, France to the late Mohamed and Alexandra Alieff. She studied sculpture...

William “Bill” Edward Barnett, 81, of Nelsonville, went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Bill was born on August 3, 1944, in Lancaster, Ohio...

Barbara Rae Delong, born on March 19, 1933, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Joseph Waldamer Walker was born on April 14, 1942, and passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Jerry Harley Benson, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born in Carroll, Ohio on September 13, 1936, to the late Halvin V. and Mary E. Benson. Jerry retired from the O...

Donald Durig, born on February 22, 1956, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Sandra Ruth Donaldson, born on February 9, 1943, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 82. Sandra was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Larry Dean Childrey, 84, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1941, in Vanceburg, Kentucky to the late Frank and Reathel Childrey. He enjoy...

Howard Edward Ruff, a respected resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on April 13, 1946 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Robert R Ruff and Catherine...

Gene Wesley Thorne, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family. Born on July 21, 1946, Gene lived a full and joyful life marked by humor,...

John L. Brown, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. John was a retired Train Dispatcher for Chesapeake & Ohio (CSX) Railroad and a United States Army...

Tarra Kay Henderson, born on December 7, 1948, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 76. Tarra was a resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

Beverly Ann Rohr-Hintz, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025. Born in West Virginia and a graduate of Dunbar High School, Beverly made her way to Ohio as a young wom...

Flota G. Mossholder, a quiet soft spoken devoted Christian, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 90. Born April 1, 1935 in Lancaster, Ohio to Pearl Birchfiel...