Lancaster, OH Obituaries

Norma Louise Oatney, 96, passed away peacefully at Primrose Memory Care Center in Lancaster, Ohio, where she had been lovingly cared for by the dedicated staff for many years. Norma was born on Decem...

Janice (Jan) L Hershberger, former 70-year resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 24, 2026. She was born in October of 1934, in Fall River, Massachusett...

Hannah Rowland, 20, passed away on May 31, 2026. She is survived by her parents, John and Michele Rowland, sister Brittany Rowland (Allen), sister Cierra James (Jason) and brother Brandon Englehart (J...

Paul R. Kull, 98, of Millersport passed away on May 29th, 2026. Paul was born December 1, 1927, to the late Elmer and Nora (Eby) Kull. Paul was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, graduated fro...

Geraldine Esther Carter, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Pickering House. She was born on January 30, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Chester and Esther Mathias. G...

James “Jim” R Hussey of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully at The Pickering House on May 26, 2026. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years Jan Etta Hussey (West), daughter Angie (Ryan) Shumaker, g...

Charles Eugene Claypoole Sept 8, 1960 – May 14, 2026 Charles Eugene Claypoole, 65 of Maysville, KY, currently residing in Lancaster, OH passed away Ma...

Robert John Snider, age 94, passed away on May 13, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late Everett and Blanche Snider. Bob graduated from Pleasantville High School, a foun...

In Loving Memory of Wanda Morrison Wanda Lou Morrison, 88, the wife of the late Jack Edward Morrison who passed away May 29, 2025, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grand...

Brian Keith Blosser of Somerset, Ohio passed away on May 11th, 2026, one day after celebrating his 62nd birthday, surrounded by the people he loved most. It is with deep sorrow we mourn the unexpected...

Dale Richard Starr, age 87, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 10 after a courageous battle with cancer and is now enjoying his eternal reward. Born in Noble County, Ohio, Dale grew up worki...

Donald Eugene Duffy was born on February 23, 1952 to Robert Morris Duffy and Helen Grace Nutter Duffy in Gallipolis, Ohio. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1970 and attended Ohio University. H...

Frederick Burt Haller passed away peacefully at First Community Village in Columbus, OH on May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 73 years old. Born in Lancaster, Ohio on June 6, 1952, Burt attend...

In Loving Memory of, Diana Christine Krile April 10th, 1967 - April 27th, 2026 Diana went to be with the Lord surrounded by family. Diana was a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, and proud...

David Ross Amos, age 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday April 26, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1951, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Donald B Amos and Ella Marie Amos. He liked fishing, trap ...

Adam Ward, age 54, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday April 22nd. 2026. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on July 15th, 1971. He graduated from Berne Union High School, but studied Culinary Art...

Elizabeth "Lisa" Marie Huffman, age 64, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 21 after fighting cancer. Lisa will be deeply missed by Robert “Bobby”, her devoted husb...

Jeffrey Nathan Parker, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1966, in Lancaster, Ohio, where he spent his life surrounded by the family he loved. Jeff married his b...

Marie O Novak passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on July 20, 1938, Marie lived in Lancaster, Ohio.

Elizabeth Sathena Baker passed on April 17, 2026, at the age of 80.

Barry Alan Waller, 76, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Joanne and Sanford Waller. Barry was a proud...

Gary Elswick, 76, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by family. He was born July 10, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late T...

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...