Local Ohio Obituaries

May 23, 2017

Patrick “Pat” Black, 62, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Pat never knew a stranger. He loved to play golf and got his first hole-in-one only a short time ago at Valley View. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. Pat is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol...

May 20, 2017

Kenneth M. Barnes, 87, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ohio, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 under the care of Pickering House and surrounded by his wife and children.

The son of John Warren Barnes and Rosannah Corfee (Medley) Barnes, he was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on March 6th, 1930. He was the youngest of six children: John...

May 19, 2017

Patricia A. Beam 80 of Westerville, Ohio died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Country View Sunbury, Sunbury, Ohio.

She was a retired administrative assistant for the Lancaster Board of Education. She was a lifelong supporter of the Lancaster Festival, Lancaster Choral, Fairfield Heritage Association and the Maywood Mission. She also enjoyed celebrating the last 25...

May 19, 2017

Dottie L. Edwards, age 86 of Lancaster, died May 19th, 2017 at Main Street Terrace. She was born to the late Ivan and Mildred Meyers Curren in Loudonville, OH on Dec. 15th, 1930. She was a Loudonville '48 graduate where she was the head majorette. Dottie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a Founder and manager...

May 19, 2017

Robert E. Vanvelzor, age 82 of Thurston, died on May 19th, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 28th, 1935 in Somerset to the late Carsey and Ellen Fletcher Vanvelzor. He served his country in the US Army and retired from the Baltimore Paper Mill. He loved wood working creating an amazing kitchen for his wife and enjoyed...

May 19, 2017

Dona Rae Stalder 84 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born on November 29, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George and Florence Simmons Tedrick. She was a retired registered nurse for the Lancaster Hospital with 40 years of service.

Dona Rae was a member...

May 18, 2017

Richard R. Shull 93 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born on September 21, 1923 to the Late Elmer and Esther Shull in Sugar Grove. Richard was a graduate of Berne Union High School Class of 1943.

He was...

May 18, 2017

Helen Virginia Johnson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 21, 1930, and married for 48 years. Virginia retired from Clifton Auto Parts, Circleville. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughters: Quadrea (Kevin) Slavens, Muncie, Indiana; and...

May 18, 2017

Michael J. Rieser, age 70, of Baltimore, OH, died suddenly at his residence on May 18th, 2017. He was born to the late Carl and Verna Bowen Rieser, on August 5th, 1946 in Columbus, OH. Michael served in the US NAVY during Vietnam. He was a self employed painter who enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid...

May 17, 2017

Helen M. Conrad 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1927 to the late John and Bertha Reid. She was a student of Cedar Heights and a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1946.

She had 13 siblings and married Howard L....

May 17, 2017

James Albert Davis 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Sharon (Mattox) Davis, sons Ted and Jason (Molly) and grandchildren Brave, Jonah, Ella and Hannah. He is also survived by relatives Pat Kent, Donna and Stan Purtee,...

May 15, 2017

Carol L. Harmon, 68, loving wife and mother, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Carol loved gardening and her pets. Carol is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gerald Harmon; daughters, Christina (Jason) Harmon and Becky (Jack) Berry; grandchildren, Abigail, Jacob, and Gavin; great grandchild, Samuel; brother, Marvin (Jeri) Farnsworth; and sister, Patricia Farnsworth. Carol was preceded in...

May 15, 2017

Orville Marie Hopson was born September 29, 1940 in Indianapolis to Earl Hopson and Julia Mae Brawley. Orville was the 11th child out of 13 children and attended Indianapolis Public Schools. She worked at University of Medicine And Dentistry - Newark, NJ as Executive Secretary. Orville dedicated her life to serve God and started her ministry as Deaconess at African...

May 13, 2017

Jimmie Lee McCoy, 81, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, 7:00 AM, at his residence. Jimmie was born March 5, 1936, in Winchester, Indiana. The son of the late John C. McCoy and Irene (Miller) McCoy. He was a 1954 graduate of Winchester High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He married...

May 11, 2017

John “Punkey” Howard Grunewald, of Lancaster, passed away on May 11th, 2017. John was born in Seattle, Washington on February 24th, 1942 to the late Clark and Beryl Grunewald. When John was 8 years old, he and his family moved to Ohio. While in Ohio, John attended and graduated from Newark High School, and the Ohio Dominican College.

May 10, 2017

Carolyn S. Nihiser, age 75 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on May 10th, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late, Lawrence and Grace Lemon Hartmann in Hocking Co. on December 24th, 1941. She retired from Mt. Carmel West and then went back to work at Battelle. Carolyn will be greatly missed by her...

May 10, 2017

Everett Earl “Skeeter” Albin, III 41 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his residence. He was a veteran of the US Navy as a submariner on the USS New York City serving on the decommission crew. While as a submariner he stood as the helmsman and planesman watch (he drove the...

May 9, 2017

Dorothy E. Brengman, age 100, of Lancaster, died at Primrose on May 9th, 2017. She was born on June 13, 1916 to the late Paul and Nettie Marquardt Voelk in Chicago. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and also the Little Country Church where she played the piano. She was a past President of the...

May 4, 2017

Bernice L. Swackhamer, 70, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Bernice worked for several years at Fairfield Industries. She loved bowling and making jokes. She also enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Rick. Bernice is survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Pauline...

May 4, 2017

Ruth M. Hochreiter, age 96, of Lancaster, OH passed away on May 4th, 2017 at Crestview Manor.

Ruth was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Charles and Mary Gosdeck.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linda (Mike) Foster; son, Richard (Anne) Hochreiter; grandchildren, Brandie (Chuck) Weidner and Christopher Hochreiter; great grandchildren, Brice, Blake, and...