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Obituaries in Lancaster, OH | Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (2024)

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Gary L. Krebs, Sr.Age 83Lancaster, OHGary L. Krebs, Sr. 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a...Gary L. Krebs, Sr. 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1959 and served...Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Betty McCoyAge 86Betty J. (Wright) McCoy, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her residence. Betty was born on February 14, 1938 in...Betty J. (Wright) McCoy, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her residence. Betty was born on February 14, 1938 in Cowen, WV the daughter of the late Asa Wright and...Halteman-Fett-Dyer

Cynthia NamethAge 65Cynthia M. Nameth, age 65 of Lancaster, passed away on May 25, 2024 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA...Cynthia M. Nameth, age 65 of Lancaster, passed away on May 25, 2024 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on October 3, 1958 to Ernie and Neva Nameth. She...Sheridan Funeral Home

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Bonnie L. SpringerRockbridge, OH85, died May 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Services on May 29, 1:00pm at Union Church Cemetery.85, died May 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Services on May 29, 1:00pm at Union Church Cemetery.Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Thomas L. MortLancaster, OH74, died May 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Services on May 25, 3:00pm at Frank E. smith Funeral Home. Burial...74, died May 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Services on May 25, 3:00pm at Frank E. smith Funeral Home. Burial Forest Rose.Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Joseph Gary DavisAge 86Lancaster, OHJoseph Gary Davis 86, passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born April 3, 1938 in Noble County, Ohio. Gary was the husband...Joseph Gary Davis 86, passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born April 3, 1938 in Noble County, Ohio. Gary was the husband of Helen Webber Davis. Gary and Helen were blessed with...Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Monday, May 20, 2024

Jerri R KincaidAge 50Carroll, OHJerri Kincaid (formerly Crutcher) age 50 of Carroll, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident...Jerri Kincaid (formerly Crutcher) age 50 of Carroll, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2024, as a result of a tragic auto accident in Columbus, OH. Jerri was born to her mother Tonya...

Saturday, May 18, 2024

James R. DiehlAge 75Washington, NCMilitary Honors for James R. Diehl, US Navy 1965-1971, Washington, NC, will be held Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2 pm at the (Old) Basil...Military Honors for James R. Diehl, US Navy 1965-1971, Washington, NC, will be held Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2 pm at the (Old) Basil Memorial Cemetery, Baltimore, OH. (Basil Western Road, County Road 13,...

Friday, May 17, 2024

Donald E. TinnermannAge 78Baltimore, OHDonald E. Tinnermann 78 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born...Donald E. Tinnermann 78 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late...Johnson-Smith Funeral Home

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Stanley H HintonAge 67Lancaster, OHStanley H. Hinton, 67, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at The Pickering House after his long battle with cancer on May 14,...Stanley H. Hinton, 67, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at The Pickering House after his long battle with cancer on May 14, 2024 surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving...

Donna G. LittleAge 82Baltimore, OHDonna G. Little, 82 of Baltimore passed away May 16, 2024 at the Pickering House. Born on March 10, 1942, in Fairmont, WV to...Donna G. Little, 82 of Baltimore passed away May 16, 2024 at the Pickering House. Born on March 10, 1942, in Fairmont, WV to the late, J. Glenn and Agatha Fleming.Donna dedicated herself to...Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Carl David KellerAge 84Bremen, OHCarl David Keller, 84, of Bremen, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Pickering House. Dave was born May 20, 1939 in Perry County,...Carl David Keller, 84, of Bremen, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Pickering House. Dave was born May 20, 1939 in Perry County, Ohio, the son of the late Carl Augustine and Mary...Morgan Funeral Home

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Michael J. Bennett Sr.Age 77Danville, OHMichael Joseph Bennett Sr. passed away on Saturday morning, May 11, 2024, in Ohio Health Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of...Michael Joseph Bennett Sr. passed away on Saturday morning, May 11, 2024, in Ohio Health Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 77.He was born on December 16, 1946, in Lancaster, Ohio...Snyder Funeral Homes - Lindsey Chapel

Jon Craig ClearyAge 79Lancaster, OHJon Craig Cleary, 79, of Lancaster, OH passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on the morning of May 13, 2024. After a cancer diagnosis...Jon Craig Cleary, 79, of Lancaster, OH passed away peacefully at the Pickering House on the morning of May 13, 2024. After a cancer diagnosis well over a decade ago, Jon was blessed with many...Morgan Funeral Home

Dr. James RitchlinAge 86Columbus, OHDr. James David Ritchlin, DPM died peacefully on Easter morning, 31 March 2024. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Schoedinger NW, 1740...Dr. James David Ritchlin, DPM died peacefully on Easter morning, 31 March 2024. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Schoedinger NW, 1740 Zollinger Rd, Columbus OH on May 18th. Reception 2-3:30pm flowing...Schoedinger Northwest

Monday, May 13, 2024

James Michael RuffingAge 82Lancaster, OHJames M Ruffing, longtime resident of Delaware, OH and recently of Lancaster, OH, passed away to be with Our Lord. As a loving husband, father,...James M Ruffing, longtime resident of Delaware, OH and recently of Lancaster, OH, passed away to be with Our Lord. As a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was a gentle and insatiably curious...

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