Local Ohio Obituaries

May 23, 2018

Samuel L. Schilling, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence in Thurston. He was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Preston and Anna Schilling.

Samuel is survived by his son, Mike (Kim) Schilling; daughter, Cindi (Richard) Melvin; grandchildren, Jessica Melvin, Allyson Melvin, and Zachary Melvin; brothers, Bob Schilling, and Dave Schilling; sister, Mary Schilling; and...

May 21, 2018

Marjorie T. Ety 94 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1923 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Clarence and Louella Leavitt Tipple. She was a Lancaster High School Graduate Class of 1941 and worked for Sears.

Marjorie was a member of Shalom United Methodist...

May 20, 2018

Sue McMillen 74 of Columbus, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She was born on June 4, 1943 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George W. and Irene H. McMillen. Sue was a retired from Diamond Innovation in administration with over 35 years of service. She...

May 17, 2018

Chad Hanna 40 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Grant Medical Center. He was a carpet installer for various carpet stores.

Chad is survived by his mother and step-father, Yolanda and Rockey Spires, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Chris (Ashley) Hanna of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; step-brother, Rockey (Katie) Spires, Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio;...

May 17, 2018

Esther Genevieve Mauler died at the Pickering House in the early morning of May 17, 2018. Born on December 9, 1928, in Lancaster, Ohio, Esther was the daughter of Tena and Olen Lama; the wife of Earse Mauler, Jr.; the mother of Anita (Hussein) Albaghli and Joyce (John) Michael; and the grandmother of Walker Albaghli. Other cherished family members include...

May 16, 2018

Harold R. Davis, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1926, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Fred and Minnie Davis. Harold retired from North American Aviation / Rockwell International. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a past commander and a very...

May 15, 2018

Mary M. (Williams) Barker joined her Heavenly Father and her Family and friends in Heaven on May 15, 2018.

She was born on January 4, 1931 to Dorothy and Henry Williams in Lancaster. Mary had three sisters and four brothers. Phyllis (Charles) Zerface, Dorothy May Williams, and Janet (Kenny) De Long. Her brothers...

May 10, 2018

Carolyn Shouldis, 81, of Rockbridge, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Crestview. Carolyn was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Lisa Shouldis; a granddaughter; two great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Shouldis; an infant...

May 7, 2018

Kenneth E. Braidic 84 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at Mt Carmel East Hospital.

He was born on December 15, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Anna Braidic. Kenneth served in the US Army as a Captain and later became an engineer for Rockwell International (Boeing Corporation) and retired with...

May 7, 2018

Roxanna Joy McCormick Burney, age 67 of Lancaster died May 7th, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 28th, 1950 in Lancaster to the late Richmond and Evelyn Hunt McCormick. She was a volunteer w Community Action. She was on the Board of directors with Head Start, and most importantly, she was a doting grandmother whose memories...

May 6, 2018

James “Jim” F. Kraft 89 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Ohio Wexner Medical Center.

He served in the US Army and was a retired inspector for Diamond Power Specialty Co. with 42 years of service. He was a staff man for AFL-CIO, president of the Local Union at Diamond Power Specialty Co., loved...

May 6, 2018

Kevin Douglas Hicks, 59, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2018. He was born November 18, 1958, in Lancaster. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, John Hicks and Thelma Swackhammer; and his brother, Rodger Hicks. Kevin is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beth (Peters) Hicks; his children, Heidi, Brian (Shannon), and Brittany Hicks; brother,...

May 4, 2018

Jevaeh Jo Haizel McCormick

June 12, 2017 - May 4, 2018

LANCASTER - Friday, May 4th, our sweet baby girl, Jevaeh Jo Haizel McCormick, passed away in her loving mother's arms. Her older brother said "she climbed the steps to Heaven where her Grandad was waiting for her." She is survived by her parents; Jennifer Jo Finnefrock...

May 1, 2018

Darl “Butch” E. Carson 67 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

He was born on May 14, 1950 to the late Darl and Patty Carson, Jr. in Columbus, Ohio.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents, Helen and Darl H. Carson, Sr....

Apr 30, 2018

Theresa Marie Allen, age 74, of Millersport went to her eternal life Monday, April 30, 2018. She began her earthly life April 15, 1944, in New Lexington, Ohio daughter of the late Herman Edward and Anna Catherine (McGonagle) Keister. She was a 1962 graduate of St. Aloysius Academy in New Lexington. Theresa married James William Allen, Jr. April 8, 1967....

Apr 29, 2018

Virgil “George” Moss 71 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Country Lane Gardens. He was a retired truck driver.

George is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maggie Moss; daughter, Priscilla (Danny) Soland of Lancaster, Ohio; son, Jeremy (Ciaran) Moss of Fairfield Beach, Ohio; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; brothers, Sherman (Irene)...

Apr 29, 2018

Lowell H. Dodd, age 93 of Lancaster, died April 29th, 2018 at Reflections. He was born to the late, Earl and Muriel Floyd Dodd on August 9th, 1924. He served in WWII in the Army, where he was part of the 10th mountain division where he learned to enjoy snow skiing. He retired from C&O Railroad after 38 years....

Apr 28, 2018

Brian K. Simpson, 82, of Baltimore, passed away on April 28, 2018. He was born on June 21, 1935 to the late Chester and Helen Simpson in Racine, Ohio.

Brian served his country from 1957-1959 as part of the U.S. Army’s 34th Criminal Investigation Division. After his service ended, he proudly worked for the state of Ohio...

Apr 26, 2018

Richard Paul Ellwood, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on April 26, 2018. Richard was born on February 5, 1929 in Dover, Ohio to the late Virgil and Emma Ellwood. Richard’s older brother William welcomed him to the family, and in time brothers Franklin and Thomas joined the family. Richard graduated from Dover High School in 1947 and The...

Apr 24, 2018

Blanche Beckwith, 77, of Rockbridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at her home. Blanche retired as a bus driver for Forest Rose School after 20+ years of service. She was an animal lover and she will be missed by her pets, family, and good friends. Blanche is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Cathy Beckwith; grandchildren,...