Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 2, 2017

Pearlynne Spangler, age 95 of Lancaster died December 2nd, 2017 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born to the late Therman and Emalia Jane Sparks Johnson on July 6th, 1922. She was a homemaker who was also a past member of Gloryland Nazarene Church. She is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Susanne) Spangler and Thomas Spangler. Caring Cremation...

Dec 2, 2017

Rosalie Gail Holowell, age 65, of Newark, passed away at her residence on December 2nd, 2017. She was born to the late Charles and Virginia (Elmore) Fisher on Nov. 15, 1952. Proceeded in death by her late husband Robert L. Holowell. She was a Housewife, and loved being mother more than anything. She was a 1971 LHS Graduate, a Long...

Nov 30, 2017

Dessie B. “Granny” Walls, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1927, in Long Bottom, Ohio to the late Everett and Flossie Petty. Dessie was the matriarch and heart of her large family. She always had a smile and was loved and known as “Granny” by...

Nov 30, 2017

Ronald L. “Ron” Moody, 80, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was born December 24, 1936, the son of late Clara Friesner. A graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1955, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his service, Ron...

Nov 30, 2017

Kenneth E Davis, born November 14, 1933, Scottown, Ohio. Born to Amos and Esther (Pitts) Davis. Resided in Baltimore, Ohio for over 50 years. Kenneth went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 30, 2017.

Upon graduating from high school Kenneth entered the US Air Force. He was stationed in Japan at...

Nov 30, 2017

Brenda Lee Scott-Barton, age 67 of Logan, died November 30th, 2017 at her residence. She was born to the late, Henry Lee and Norma Jean Scott on Dec. 28th, 1949. Brenda drove buses for Forest Rose in Lancaster for 14 years. She was involved with the Guardian Angels C.B. Club. Brenda’s ornery personality and amazing sense of humor will...

Nov 27, 2017

James Farrell III 69 of Canal Winchester, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio died Monday, November 27, 2017 at The Inn at Winchester Trail.

He served in the US Army Reserves and was an engineer for Rockwell International.

James was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Lancaster, Fairfield Rotary Club and liked...

Nov 25, 2017

Connie Lynn (Taylor) Tyler, 52, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday November 25, 2017 at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on May 15, 1965 in Sevierville, Tennessee, to the late Wesley and Ruth (Spaw) Taylor. She grew up in Groveport, Ohio, and graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 1983. Connie was known by her...

Nov 24, 2017

Born in 1917 and considered part of The Greatest Generation, Mary was a leader in all aspects of her life. She was a pioneering woman in business, a devoted matriarch of her family and a caring advocate and volunteer in the Lancaster and Fairfield County community. Having grown up during the depression, her perseverance was first demonstrated when she...

Nov 24, 2017

Mona Sue Wise (Gary), age 84, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was a graduate of West High School in 1948. Mona retired from the Columbus Public Health Department as a secretary. After retirement she returned to the Health Department part time to work as a registration specialist in the...

Nov 20, 2017

Charles F. Wilkins, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at his home. Charles was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Sugar Grove Road. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing. Charles is survived by his wife, Marcine Wilkins; sons, Charles Wilkins, Jr., Anthony Wilkins, Texas Wilkins,...

Nov 17, 2017

Eugene Boso, age 88 of Blacklick, Ohio died November 17, 2017 at the Columbus Alzheimer’s Center. He was born to the late Clyde and Arline Shadford Boso in Columbus, on October 31, 1929.

He retired from Owens Illinois as a mechanic. Eugene will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by...

Nov 17, 2017

Frank Ray, age 70 of Pleasantville, died November 17, 2017 at OSU East. He was born on Aug 12, 1947 to the late, John and Velma Channel Ray in Springfield, OH. He served in the U.S. Army and he retired as a foreman at Ludowici Roof Tile. He was a member of Angler's Paradise and attended Fairfield Christian Church. Frank...

Nov 17, 2017

Pamela S. (Estep) Hewitt 59 of Lancaster, Ohio is now at peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She left this world surrounded by her loving family at the Pickering House, in Lancaster, Ohio on Friday, November 17, 2017.

Pam was born August 6, 1958 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of Ronald and Betty (Kennedy) Estep....

Nov 16, 2017

Thelma Clevinger, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Thelma is survived by her son, Roger Clevinger; daughter, Debbie (Ron) Miller; granddaughter, Stephanie (Matt) Escobar; step grandsons, Collin (Rachel) Miller and Chance Miller; great grandson, Lucas Escobar; step great grandchildren, Addy, Audrey, Chandler, and McKenna Miller; and several nephews and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2017

Charles “Chuck” R. Rutter, Jr., 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017, with his family by his side at Lanfair Center. Chuck was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Lancaster. He was a Lancaster Police Officer for several years and then became a Power Plant Engineer, working at several plants before retiring. Chuck enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2017

Erma Jane Gobert, 102, of Millersport, passed away peacefully at Chapel Grove Inn, Heath, Oh. Erma was born July 10, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Arlie and Margery Parrish-Spitler.

She graduated from Millersport High School and was the Valedictorian and last surviving member of the class of 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, Harold...

Nov 14, 2017

Sandy Maholm, 71 in years, but decades younger in spirit, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of November 14, 2017. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, OH, she was born on April 14, 1946 to Harold “Dave” and Mildred “Mid” Markwood. Sandy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964 and Ohio University in 1990. It was while working at Anchor...

Nov 14, 2017

Dallas L. Taylor, age 72 of Cardington, passed away at his residence on November 14th, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 3rd, 1945 to the late Franklin Squire and Loie Gay Underwood Taylor in Cheshire. Dallas owned his own heating and cooling business, but truly enjoyed farming. He was an amazing man who was always inventing...

Nov 9, 2017

Susan Kay (Dawson) Paskins Knowlton passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9th, 2017. Susan was born on June 2nd, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Wheeling High School in 1963. She loved and enjoyed being with her family and was an avid reader. She spent a great deal of time outdoors and liked volunteering. All who came to...