Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 24, 2017

Michael Richard Shannon passed away July 24, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born November 22, 1947 to Betty and Joe Shannon in Lancaster Ohio. He spent 30 wonderful years married to our mother Denise Hampson Shannon who passed away in 2007. Love found it’s way back to our dad again through his dear friend Jeannie Heath, for...

Jul 23, 2017

Esther L. Boyer, 94, of Millersport, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at McCafferty Adult Care. Esther was a member of the Millersport Covenant Church. She was the Valedictorian of the class of 1942 at Millersport High School. She worked for a short time at Newark A.F.B. Esther then devoted her life to being a wonderful and loving...

Jul 23, 2017

Jack Lewis Knox 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Circleville, Ohio. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Marine Corp. and a general contractor. He loved motorcycles, fishing, playing poker and his grandchildren.

Jack is survived by his fiancé, Jen Unger of Circleville, Ohio; sons, Jeff (Carisa) Knox...

Jul 19, 2017

Earl Hudnall, age 89 of Lancaster, died July 19th, 2017 at Homestead Center. He was born to the late, Ray and Reathie Walton Hudnall, on May 22, 1928 in Lancaster. Earl served his country in the Air Force and retired as a master tool and die maker for AT&T and Lucent Technologies. He was a past member of the...

Jul 17, 2017

Edward L. Campbell, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on July 17, 2017. He was born in Lancaster on January 28, 1938 to Lloyd “Slim” and Martha Campbell.

Edward lived an amazing life in service to his community and others which includes 50 years’ service in the American Red Cross, over 50 years at the...

Jul 16, 2017

Bonnie J. Ball, 82, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Bonnie retired from Western Electric and she was a member of Fairfield Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Willis F. Ball; children, Cheri LeMay, Debra (Don) Jeffers, Anita Hager, and Randall Ball; siblings, Ralph (Jackie) Boone and Shirley Worley; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1...

Jul 13, 2017

David A. Ackers died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Pickering House after battling a very rare cancer. He was born on September 27, 1943 to the late Clara M. and Floyd W. Ackers.

He was a 1961 Lancaster High School graduate.

David truly loved life and was one of the “good guys”....

Jul 12, 2017

Garry “Tom” Bennett, age 65 of Lancaster, died July 12, 2017. He was born to the late George and Della Tootle Bennett on March 22nd, 1952 in Yellow Bud, OH. Tom served his country in the US. Army. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and loved his family greatly. Tom will be deeply missed by all his friends and...

Jul 12, 2017

Kenneth A. Blosser 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at his residence.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving the US Navy and was a retired welder for Diamond Power and Specialty Co. with 36 years of service and owned and operated Buckeye TV. He was a member of the First...

Jul 10, 2017

Beth Essman Dickson 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was the office manager for Tansky’s Auto Mart, member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1972. She attended Mt. St. Joseph College in Cincinnati. She enjoyed playing in...

Jul 8, 2017

Jacob “Jake” Thomas Smith, 30, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1987 in Logan, Ohio to Jenny Thornton and Thomas (Shawn) Smith. Jacob enjoyed listening to music, laughing with friends, reading comic books and spending time with his sister, Kilynn Deible whom he adored immensely. He...

Jul 8, 2017

Chief F.E. “Danny” Augg, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July, 8, 2017, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1926, in Lancaster, to the late Daniel and Edna Augg. Danny served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a dedicated law enforcement officer, serving for 40 years with the Lancaster Police Department and retiring...

Jul 8, 2017

Jerry A. Locke, 80, of Baltimore, died on July 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born to the late Phillip Allen and Nellie Elizabeth Marburger Locke in Dayton, on May 10, 1937. He was a 1955 Springboro High School graduate. He retired after 36 years from the Department of Defense at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base where he...

Jul 6, 2017

Honey C. Shaw, age 64, of Baltimore passed away July 6th, 2017 at the Pickering House, after a courageous fight against cancer. She was born to the late, George Shaw and G Irene Dougan, on October 21st, 1952 in Salem, Ohio. Honey enjoyed movies, music and dancing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren especially being an avid fan of...

Jul 6, 2017

Kathleen (Kathie) Thrasher Foster, daughter of the late Dutton and Velma Thrasher of Hiram, Ohio, joined God’s heavenly choir on July 6, 2017 at the Pickering House. Though God has gained an amazing alto, her story continues on through her husband of 45 years, Charlie; her children, Wendy Hart (Kevin), Vicky Eggleston (Bryan) and Brian Foster; sisters,...

Jul 6, 2017

Nora N. Wells, 95, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Nora, a longtime Baltimore resident, was born on May 7, 1922, on what is now know as Sheets Road in Fairfield County. After marrying Homer “Doc” Wells on June 26, 1939, in Greenup, Kentucky, they moved to Baltimore in 1951. Nora went to...

Jul 4, 2017

Gailen Wayne “Max” Maxwell, 91, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Carroll Place Senior Living. He was a beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Gailen was born April 26, 1926 in Monroe Township, Perry County, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia (Hillis) Maxwell, parents Daine C....

Jul 2, 2017

Steven E. Svoboda 53 of Lancaster, Ohio, lost his battle to ALS on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his residence.

He was an engineer with Decision One in Grove City, Ohio. He liked boating and working on cars.

Steven is survived by his wife of 28 years, Leigh Svoboda; daughter, Melissa...

Jun 29, 2017

Lane Cressonie, 57, of Logan, formerly of Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Fairfield Medical Center. Caring Cremation through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Jun 29, 2017

Clark Dixon, age 68 of Thornville died at OSU Medical center on June 29th, 2017. He was born on July 26th, 1948 in Wooster, to the late Frank and Lois Lyle Dixon Sr. Clark was a proud Vietnam Veteran, who served his country in the U.S. Army in the famous 7th Calvary, First Calvary Division, where he was a Pathfinder....