Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 15, 2018

Hellen Hoshor, age 84 of Baltimore died July 15th, 2018. She was born on Dec. 11, 1933 to the late Kelly and Corba Harless Cumbo in Davella, KY. She was a homemaker who raised 5 children who loved her family deeply. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl Hoshor; children, Ritch (Debbie) Hoshor, Joyce Hoshor, Gary...

Jul 14, 2018

Larry L. Gatrell, Sr. 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center with his wife by his side.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. Larry was a retired shop class teacher for the Lancaster City School District with 31 years of service.

He was...

Jul 13, 2018

Dian L. Featherston Bell 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired waitress for Planks Café with 20 years of service. She loved her customers and they loved her. She attended Lighthouse Baptist Church, member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, loved playing cards, adult coloring...

Jul 11, 2018

Betty Ann (McLaughlin) Weaver, age 96 of Rushville, died July 11, 2018 at Country Lane Gardens. She was born in Lancaster, on April 1, 1922 to the late Clint and Dorothy (Ortman) McLaughlin. She graduated from the Lancaster School of Nursing and was a Surgical Supervisor for the Cleveland Clinic and retired from UPS. Betty will be greatly missed...

Jul 10, 2018

Harry R. Ellis, age 87 of Lancaster, died July 10th, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Pleasant twp. on Aug. 7th, 1930 to Eldon and Jessie Robinson Ellis. He served in the US. Army, was a part owner of the Tiki Bowling Lanes, a 52 year member of the UCT, installed siding, called square dancing...

Jul 8, 2018

On Sunday morning, July 8, Dollie Mason (96) joined her husband of 71 years, Lawrence “Dusty” Mason, and son, Stephen H. Mason, and all of her siblings and their spouses in the Lord’s house. She spent the last of her time with us in the care of the dedicated and patient staff of Speret Hall at Lanfair (Lancaster) surrounded...

Jul 7, 2018

Janet Schmelzer Kidder, 76, of Bremen, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Janet was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered as a woman who was dedicated to her family and her faith. Janet is survived by her husband, Otho Dale Kidder; children, Janice (James) Spackey; Sandra...

Jul 3, 2018

Sherry L. Dover 70 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David F. Dover, Sr.; daughter, Heidi (Roger) Cole; son, David F. Dover, Jr. all of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Jacqueline Ratliff and Madeline Cole; sisters, Pam Gottke of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and...

Jun 29, 2018

Leon H. Dickson, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at the home of his son surrounded by his family. He was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1950 and a Korean Conflict Veteran serving in the US Army. He was retired from North American-Rockwell International with over 40 years of service.

Jun 29, 2018

Larry Richards, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Logan, Ohio went to be with his Lord in heaven on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He fought a long battle with advanced prostate cancer for the last three years. It finally got the best of him.

Larry was born in Logan, Ohio on...

Jun 29, 2018

Betsy Kilbarger, age 71 of Sugar Grove, died June 29, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on Feb. 10, 1947. She was a previous Anchor Hocking employee and Bartender. She was a member of the Lancaster AMVETS post # 1985 Ladies Aux., American Legion post # 011 Ladies Aux, and the Moose post #...

Jun 28, 2018

Rita M. McNash 77 of Millersport, Ohio took her final journey home at 1:45pm on Thursday, June 28,2018surrounded by her family at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala, Ohio.

She was a retired settlement officer for Franklin County Ohio Auditor’s Office with 28 years of service.

Rita is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Fred...

Jun 28, 2018

Andrea J. Waldie, 50, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Andrea is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Smith; son, Steven Waldie; grandchildren, Ryder Smith and Rylan Smith; sisters, Christy Drake and Debbie Miller; and brother, Tony Smith. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Clara Smith;...

Jun 23, 2018

Nolene K. Kelley, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born on October 13, 1932, in Rockbridge, Ohio. Nolene was a 1954 graduate of Ohio University and she retired from Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of Rockbridge United Methodist Church and attended Emanuel Lutheran Church. Nolene was a member of...

Jun 22, 2018

Georgia Ann (Estep) Huffer, 83, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. She was born February 21, 1935, in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late William and Verna Estep. Georgia was a 1953 graduate of Allensville High School. She enjoyed her work as a minister for many years. Georgia is survived by her husband, Paul E. Huffer; children, Ronald (Darlene) Huffer...

Jun 22, 2018

Dorothy Ellen (Love) Wood, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Arbors at Carroll. Dorothy loved life, enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, loved being a wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother but most of all loved God with all her heart, soul and mind. She will be...

Jun 21, 2018

Christine S. Tatman, 71, of Fairfield Beach, Thornville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. Christine is survived by her children, Tamara Tatman and Eric (Kristin) Tatman; and granddaughter, Megan Tatman. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Lee Tatman. Caring Cremation through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. Burial will...

Jun 19, 2018

Walter Ray Temple, 86, of Rushville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born June 20, 1931, in Columbus to the late Charles and Mamie Temple. Walter served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post #11 in Lancaster. He also enjoyed gardening. Walter is...

Jun 16, 2018

Joseph “Jack” Mathias, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born on January 12, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late John and Mary C. Landerfelt Mathias.

Joseph was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He was an insurance salesman for Western-Southern Life Insurance...

Jun 15, 2018

Dorothy I. Kistler, age 95 of Lancaster died June 15, 2018. She was born to the late John and Anna Huffer Wolfe in Pickaway County. Dorothy was a wonderful woman who will greatly be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Gerald Kistler, Jr.; daughter, Connie (Fred) Loy;...