Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 1, 2018

Henry “Hank” Wiseman 62 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 01, 2018 at his residence.

He was a retired machinist for Sandvik in Worthington, Ohio and an avid golfer and sports fan. He loved the Buckeyes and watching the girls’ sporting events.

Hank is survived by his wife of 44 years, Heidi;...

Oct 1, 2018

Dr. Halesh Murigeppa Patel M.D. F.A.C.P. (June 3rd 1947 - October 1st, 2018)

Beloved husband, father, poet, and doctor.

Halesh was born in Kariagnur, Karnataka, India on June 3rd 1947 to Puttanelamma (d:2003) and Murigeppa (d:1946). He is survived by his son Murali and Grandson Kiran, his son Sharath and wife Corinne, his...

Sep 30, 2018

Mary Jo Dickerson, age 97, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on October 13, 1920. Preceding her in death were her parents, Paul and Martha Cook, daughter, Sallie Jo Dickerson, spouse, Richard Troy Dickerson and close cousin, Nick Wolfinger.

She is survived by...

Sep 30, 2018

Deborah Kay Canter, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on September 30, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1955 to the late Thomas and Joann Fowler.

She loved to color, sew, knit, and was a great cook. Deborah was a nurse for over 20 years. She loved her family deeply, especially her...

Sep 29, 2018

Biography

Brian Wayne Lowe, 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Brian was born September 19, 1972, in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Brian served in the US Army where he was a Paratrooper and served during Operation Desert Storm. He earned his Masters Degree from Northwestern University. Brian started his...

Sep 29, 2018

James (Jim) Woltz, 58 of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Jim was a loving husband and father, and a proud "Papa Woltz". He loved serving his Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lancaster. He had many enjoyable years building and flying model airplanes. This city boy loved to take his country girl...

Sep 27, 2018

Mildred Poling passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on September 27, 2018.

She was a lifelong member of the Church of God, and loved to sing songs of praise to God.

Mildred leaves behind five children, James Baker of Newark, Ohio, Robin Baker of Chillicothe, Ohio, Mary Baker of Malta, Ohio,...

Sep 25, 2018

Raymond L. Fisher, 90, of Lancaster, peacefully passed on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the Pickering House with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1928, in Piketon, Ohio to the late John and Dessie Fisher. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked in the car business for 40 years with Ricart...

Sep 23, 2018

Rev. Thomas V. McGranor, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Newark, Ohio. Thomas worked as an educator for several years before becoming a Pastor with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he served for 40...

Sep 22, 2018

Janet Joan Getz, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

In her career she was a telephone operator for the City of Lancaster, work at Starlight Bowling Alley and later to became a homemaker. She loved bird watching and her cats.

Janet is survived by her son, Jay...

Sep 21, 2018

Rebecca Lay Jeffery, age 89 of Baltimore, passed away Sept 21st, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Ernest and Ethel Leach Lay on March 28th, 1929 in Lamesa, TX. She retired as a dietitian at Logan Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rebecca is survived by her children, Nora...

Sep 19, 2018

David A. Harper, age 87 of Lancaster, Ohio left this life on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1931 to the late Patience and Dennis Harper. During his 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he met and married...

Sep 19, 2018

Victoria “Jodi” Dixon 59 of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1977 and director of gift production for Cheryl & Co., Inc.

Jodi is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jesse; sons, Josh (Jordan) Ring, Jesse (Jennifer...

Sep 19, 2018

Larry J. Niceswanger, age 77 of Lancaster, Ohio and formerly of Athens, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in 1941 to Dale and Audrey (Scott) Niceswanger in Chesterhill, Ohio. He graduated from Athens High School in 1959. And serve d in the Ohio National Guard for six years....

Sep 16, 2018

Pat Bader, age 73 of Baltimore, died Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late John and Verna Gibbs on April 26, 1945. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a past member of the Baltimore Grange and Trinity Church of Christ. Pat devoted her life to taking care...

Sep 13, 2018

Gerald “Gary” L. Thornton, 69, of Bremen, passed away on September, 13, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1949 to Eldon Thornton and the late Betty Thornton-Clark.

In his youth, Gary was very athletic. He played football, basketball, and was even on the track team. He loved the Buckeyes, Browns, and the Reds. He was a...

Sep 12, 2018

On September 12, 2018, at approximately 11:45 a.m., My SWEET, SWEET mother, Patricia Ann Johnson, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can only imagine, after having been without her sight for so many years, her amazement as she opened her eyes to see the face of Jesus. After that, there was no doubt,...

Sep 12, 2018

Billy W. Fanning, 86, of Thornville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Billy was a member of Oakthorpe Church for many years and he was a member of the Patriot Lodge #496 F&AM for 68 years. He retired after 33 years as a printer with the Columbus Dispatch. In his retirement years, he was able to pursue his true...

Sep 12, 2018

Dennis L. Lewis, age 71 of Lancaster passed away surrounded by his family, September 12th, 2018 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Earnest and Jeannine Villeval Lewis in Mt. Vernon on April 13th, 1947. He retired from Anchor Hocking after 43 years as a Master Welder. Dennis was a member of Angler’s Paradise who enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2018

Garnet Charlesa (Norris) Nelson of Lancaster, Ohio, age 94, beloved wife of 61 years to the late John E. Nelson entered into her heavenly home on September 11, 2018. She was born February 6, 1924 in Ross County, Ohio to the late William Norris and Grace (Ott) Norris. In 1943, she graduated from Walnut Township School, in Pickaway County....