Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 23, 2018

Betty C. Buckalew, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Arbors of Carroll Nursing Facility. She was a member of Maple St. United Methodist Church, where she previously served as a 1st grade Sunday School teacher, for 26 years.

She was a local artist of many paintings of historical barns, bridges, and fairgrounds. She...

Oct 23, 2018

Rhonda K. Birtcher, age 72 of Lancaster, died October 23rd, 2018 at the Laurel’s of Heath. She was born to the late, Guy and Ruth Bowen Barnett in Columbus on Feb. 3rd, 1946. Her mother died when she was 10 months old and she was raised by her loving grandparents, Eli and Emma Chaney Bowen. Rhonda retired from Dysart...

Oct 22, 2018

Louise Blauser Skoda 83 of Columbus, Ohio died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Manor White Hall. She had been a secretary at Lockbourne Air Base before becoming a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons, Eric Skoda and Jay Skoda of Titusville, Florida and Kevin Skoda of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Michelle Byers, Brian Skoda, Paul Skoda and...

Oct 22, 2018

Clyde Junior Carpenter, 93, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was a graduate of Thurston High School later to serve in the US Navy during WWII. He loved fishing and golf. Clyde was a letter carrier for 25 years in the Village of Baltimore and a janitor at Liberty Union High School. He was a...

Oct 22, 2018

Barbara A. Mohler 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital.

She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and a graduate of Lancaster High School.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard; son, Todd (Beverly) Mohler of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Robert (Alisha...

Oct 20, 2018

Carolyn Sue Thomas 76 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and loved her family.

She is survived by her sons, Scott Thomas and Shawn Thomas both of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Christina Maston, Kristopher Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Stacy (Wes) Lewis, Storm Thomas and Shelina...

Oct 19, 2018

Jerrold R. “Jerry” Nauman 73 of Nokomis, Florida and Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at his residence in Florida. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1963 later to serve two years in the US Navy aboard the USS Kearsarge during the Vietnam War.

Jerry was the third...

Oct 18, 2018

William “Bill” Edward Reddy Jr.,55, of Thurston, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born on June 24, 1963 in Syracuse, NY to the late William Edward Reddy Sr., and the late Betty Gibbs.

Bill was proud to be a Journeyman Lineman with IBEW Local 71. He was a proud husband,...

Oct 18, 2018

Scott Michael Braniff 49 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Altercare Nursing Center in Canal Winchester.

Scott was born on June 4, 1969 to Wayne and Barbara Braniff. He was their only child. He graduated from Forest Rose School and attended the Opportunity Center and Creative Journey...

Oct 16, 2018

Timothy L. “Gizmo” Hague, 60, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. Tim was a 1976 graduate of Liberty Union High School. He was a retired over the road truck driver. He was also an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. He was a great friend and always happy...

Oct 15, 2018

Rose M. Krebs 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a Lancaster High School Graduate Class of 1960 and a retired paralegal for Gail Arnold and Associates. She loved her grandchildren and was an avid Ohio State fan.

Rose is survived by her husband, Gary Krebs; son, Gary...

Oct 15, 2018

Edgar A. Everhart 88 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1929 in Alliance, Ohio to his parents, Allen and Odessa Everhart. He graduated from Wellsville Ohio High School and served in the US Navy. When he returned he married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy J. Jagusch.

Oct 15, 2018

Donald W. Paugh, age 87 of Lancaster, died October 15th, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born to the late Lewis and Mabel Spires Paugh on Jan. 19th, 1931 in Jackson County. Don served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a mechanic and loved spending time with his family. Don will...

Oct 14, 2018

John W. Swinehart, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. John worked for many years at Higbie Manufacturing in New Lexington. He was past president of the Lancaster Fraternal Order of the Eagles -- Forest Rose Aerie No. 2120. John is survived by his wife, Diana Emmert Swinehart; daughters, Lisa (Dave) Bennion and Christy (Rod) Gutridge;...

Oct 12, 2018

Gary Wendell Stamm, age 80, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 12th, 2018 at The Pickering House following an extended illness. Born June 18, 1938 in Basil, Ohio, the son of Jacob and Verna (Poff) Stamm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Stamm. Gary is survived by his wife of...

Oct 11, 2018

Robert L. Miesse, 78, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 11, 2018. He was born May 29, 1940 in Fairfield County to the late Joseph and Margret (Hooker) Miesse. Robert was retired from Anchor Hocking after 38 years. He also had worked and volunteered at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Oct 7, 2018

Angela D. Nester, 51 of Baltimore, Ohio died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Pickering House. She attended the Now Church, liked doing crafts and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother, Sandy Nester of Baltimore, Ohio; father, Doran Nester of Newark, Ohio; sister, Amy Hosom of Newark, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Ashley,...

Oct 6, 2018

Lethia M. Kidder 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 11, 1942 in Hocking County, Ohio to the late William and Martha Daubenmire Brown. She loved to crochet.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim Kidder of Lancaster, Ohio, Kerry...

Oct 5, 2018

Raymond “Ray” G. Leiendecker, age 67, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, October 5, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Lancaster, OH to Raymond and Dorothy Leiendecker, He was a graduate of Pickerington High School in 1970.

Raymond worked as a blacktop sealer and heavy...

Oct 2, 2018

Dorothy J. Redick, 68 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1968. She was retired security person for Ricart. She attended faith Memorial Church and loved animals.

Dorothy is survived by her uncles, Jim Redick of Lancaster, Ohio, Don Redick of Arizona...