Lancaster, OH Obituaries

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...

Pamela (Pam) Plescher, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025.Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Pam was a proud graduate of Zanesville High School and the Richard Weston Beauty School. ...

James “Jim” Charles Walters, 77, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center. Jim was born in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Charles Ellsworth Walters and Esthe...

Johnny M Kroen, born on November 1, 1952, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Baltimore, Ohio.

Jeff was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Matthew R. and Betty L. (Harvey) Bloom on January 12, 1956. He Was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1974. He died suddenly at home on November 8, 202...

Mildred Bunting Quillen, 102, of Lancaster, Ohio, and formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at Luxe Rehabilitation in Lancaster. Born June 16, 19...

Betty Mae Wicks, 93, of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2025, at the Woodlands of Columbus. Betty was born on December 12, 1931, in Racine, Ohio, where she was 1 of 10 children born to ...

Mabel “Marlene” Hurst-Ream was born on July 17, 1937, and was a graduate of Logan High School. She lived a full life of 88 great years and passed away peacefully at the residence of her son and daught...

John Gaither Brettell Sr., age 90, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Dr. Jeffery Maynard Ayers, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center. Jeffery was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Dr. Francis C Ayers and Rebecca ...

The Reverend Dr. Max Edward Tucker born June 4, 1932, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Joseph and Lorna Belle (Johnso...

Beverly Jean Lorenz, age 89, of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Leona Irene Retzer, aged 92, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on October 25th, peacefully at her home. Born on November 17, 1932 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Leona was the daughter of Wilbur and Viola Sin...

John Dawson White Jr., 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. John was born on December 15, 1957, in Harlan, Kentucky to the ...

Charles “Chuck” Swartz, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Arbors of Carroll. Chuck was born on March 7, 1951, to the late Charles and Clara Heft. He was a graduate of ...

Freda “Joyce” Nixon, 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday October 13, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1932, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Fred Stewart Clark and Floene Pearl Conrad Clark. Joyce ...

Sue Roush, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved wife, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on January 27, 1960, to Laura and Clarence Clifton, Sue was the lov...