All Obituaries
David Crawford Lancaster
David Montgomery “Monty” Crawford passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 84 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 21, 1935 to the late William F. and Ruth Louise Crawford. He was the older of two children and grew up in North Adams, MA. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1953 and from Holy Cross College in 1957. He joined his parent’s sales...
David Montgomery “Monty” Crawford passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 84 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Los...
Patricia Lininger Lancaster
Patricia “Pat” A. Lininger 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Pickering House.
She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, loved to bowl and watch the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Team play.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Marie Lininger of Columbus, Ohio; son, Brad Anthony Lininger of Sugar Grove, Ohio; grandchildren, Ryan Lininger, Logan Lininger and Cody Lininger; great grandchildren, Adrianna and Ryan; sister, Carol Congrove of...
Patricia “Pat” A. Lininger 90 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Pickering House.
She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, loved to bowl and watch...
Charles E. "Charlie" Walker Lancaster
Charles E. “Charlie” Walker, 75, of Lancaster, passed away from a long battle with COPD on August 3, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. He was born to the late Ephra and Iva Walker on October 26, 1944 in Logan, West Virginia.
Charlie was an avid softball player, and was inducted into the Columbus Softball Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his children, Bret Walker, Mari Beth (Leonard) Locke, and Travis Walker; granddaughter, Natalie Locke; great grandson, Jaxon Locke; brothers, Gene Walker,...
Charles E. “Charlie” Walker, 75, of Lancaster, passed away from a long battle with COPD on August 3, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehab. He was born to the late Ephra and Iva Walker on October 26,...
Linda Derr Lancaster
Linda Lou Derr 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.
She was a retired sales clerk for Gray Drug Store and loved her cats.
Linda is survived by her sisters, Bonnie Miller and Beverly (Frank) White all of Lancaster, Ohio; aunt, Joan Bauman, several nieces, nephews, cousins and canine companions, Buddy and Emmy Lou.
She was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Garretson, parents, Jerrold and Jeannette Derr and brother, Jerrold S. Derr.
The...
Linda Lou Derr 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center.
She was a retired sales clerk for Gray Drug Store and loved her cats.
Linda is survived by...
David Stoecker Lancaster
David Stoecker age 65, of Lancaster, passed away August 6th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Louis and Ida (Noret) Stoecker on May 9th, 1955 in Peoria, IL. He was a huge fan of sports and supported his favorite teams, the Cubs and Bears. He will be greatly missed by those he has left behind.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Stoecker; his sons, Robert Stoecker, Rick (Jenny) Stoecker, Joe (Jen Donahue) Stoecker; grandchildren, Abby, Ella,...
David Stoecker age 65, of Lancaster, passed away August 6th, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Louis and Ida (Noret) Stoecker on May 9th, 1955 in Peoria, IL. He was a huge...
Harold Bigham, Sr. Lancaster
Harold D. Bigham, Sr. 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Pickering House.
He was a retired maintenance person for Fairfield County. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and F.O.E. Aries #2120. Harold loved to bowl, his Mustang car, cruise-ins, NASCAR and nature.
Harold is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna; children, Judy (Anthony) Downey of South Carolina, Sharon Bigham, Rina Mullins both of Lancaster, Ohio, Harold D. Bigham,...
Harold D. Bigham, Sr. 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Pickering House.
He was a retired maintenance person for Fairfield County. He was a member of...
Velma (nee Smith) Simon Lancaster
Velma (nee Smith) Simon, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on August 2, 2020. She was born to the late Charles and Bertha Smith on September 11, 1927 in Brazil, IN.
Velma was a 1945 Lancaster High School graduate. She went on to receive a diploma from Lancaster Hospital School of Nursing, and used her skill and passion to teach many others.
She is survived by her children, Carol Jean (James) Lobmiller, Patrick (Kim) Simon, Vincent (Carmen) Simon, and Kathleen Simon; ten grandchildren; and...
Velma (nee Smith) Simon, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on August 2, 2020. She was born to the late Charles and Bertha Smith on September 11, 1927 in Brazil, IN.
Velma was a 1945 Lancaster High...
Brad Lininger Sugar Grove
Brad Lininger 58 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence.
He was a retired pipe fitter and welder for Local Union #189. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting
and fishing.
Brad is survived by his sons, Cody Lininger and Logan Lininger both of Columbus, Ohio and sister, Cindy
Lininger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia Lininger.
Caring Cremation® is being handled by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND...
Brad Lininger 58 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence.
He was a retired pipe fitter and welder for Local Union #189. He enjoyed riding motorcycles,...
Bill Jeffrey age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on August 2nd, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Gerald and Maxine (Conner) Jeffrey on July 11th, 1938 at Starr, Ohio. He ran his own construction and excavating business for many years in three different states. He was very adept at mechanical work from building houses to designing and building tooling and equipment. He enjoyed gardening, yard work and spending time...
Bill Jeffrey age 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on August 2nd, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Gerald and Maxine (Conner) Jeffrey on July...
John Thomas Lancaster
John Robert Thomas, age 88 went to be with his Lord on July 31, 2020 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Home. He was born to the late William and Ethel Hickman Thomas in Lancaster on Nov. 14, 1931. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. He retired from O.D.O.T. and worked for the Fairfield County Engineer’s office after his military career. He was a member of the Amanda United Methodist Church; a...
John Robert Thomas, age 88 went to be with his Lord on July 31, 2020 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Home. He was born to the late William and Ethel Hickman Thomas in Lancaster on Nov. 14,...