Local Ohio Obituaries

May 3, 2017

Lois M. Justice Neff, age 94, of Fairfield Beach went to be with her Lord on May 3rd, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was Born Dec 16, 1922 in Whisler, OH to the late George and Margaret Justice. She was a member of Fairfield Beach U.M. Church where she played the piano and organ for years, she served as...

May 1, 2017

Marvin Karshner, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017, at the Pickering House. Marvin is survived by his wife, Pamela Sue (Darling) Karshner; son, Jonathan Karshner; brothers, Clyde (Patty) Karshner and George (Beverly) Karshner; sisters, Marian (Richard) Ensing and Dorthy Sanders; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Darling. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Faye (Stewart)...

May 1, 2017

Rose A. (Hawse) Howard, age 78 of Lancaster, formerly of Columbus, died at her residence on May 1st, 2017. She was born on Sept. 14th, 1938 to the late Ralph and Samantha Crumley Hawse. Rose was quite active in the Girl Scouts of America organization starting as a troop leader and eventually becoming a board member.

Rose...

Apr 29, 2017

Janet Anice Dew, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Saturday, April 29th 2017.

Janet was an avid dancer, motorcycle rider, and gardener. She was also an excellent cook and loved swing dancing. Throughout her life Janet was a Brownie leader, 4-H leader of the Dew Drops, and was very active at Anglers’...

Apr 25, 2017

Betty Munsey, 76, of Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Fairfield Medical Center. Betty is survived by her sons, Jim (Donna Moore) Munsey, Gary (Carla) Munsey, and Dennis (Brenda) Munsey; grandchildren, Jason (Heather) Munsey, Matthew (Ashley) Munsey, Dominic Reece, Ricardo (Jessica) Martinez, and Sheena Renae Munsey; several grandchildren; sisters, Midge Parrish and Alice (Dwayne) Garrett; and nieces...

Apr 24, 2017

Cruiser Davis, 26, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 24, 2017. He is survived by his children, Millie Davis, Emerson Davis, and Brantley Davis; mother and father, Dreama Davis and Jeff Davis; brothers, Seth Davis and Lyle Davis; sister, Christina Audino; niece, Kendall Davis; and grandmother, Marilyn Gibbs. A memorial service for Cruiser will be...

Apr 23, 2017

Loving husband, and father, Brent Joseph Edwards, took his final ride home Sunday April 23rd, 2017. He was a Navy Veteran who was born to Paul and Nancy Edwards on July 7th,1957.

Brent is survived by his wife Lorri of 35 years, his 3 daughters, Shannon, Ashley, and Danielle; seven grandchildren, his parents, and three...

Apr 23, 2017

Marie M. Daugherty, 87, formerly of Lancaster, believer in Christ, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Marie loved people, forgave easily, and impacted many lives. She led many Bible study groups and helped lead many people to the Lord before their passing. She loved to travel and quilt. She was also a volunteer with...

Apr 21, 2017

Herbert A. Kolman, age 89 of Rushville, died April 21st, 2017 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late, Gustave and Agusta Domien Kolman in Cleveland, on March 4th, 1928. Herbert served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an amazing carpenter who owned and operated Kolman Construction, remodeling and...

Apr 19, 2017

Margaret Marie Echelbarger 94 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Reflections Assisted Living.

She was the daughter of the late Lorenz and Fannie Lehner, Sr. and was a retired bookkeeper and office manager for the AFL-CIO Columbus branch.

Margaret was a long time member of the Vega United Methodist Church in...

Apr 19, 2017

Alex T. McAninch, age 69 of Millersport, formerly of Medina, died April 19th, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Richard and Marie McAninch born on May 18th, 1947 in Cleveland. Alex served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for various phone companies and taught at Vatterott College. His passion was being a...

Apr 19, 2017

Sharon Kay Good 73 of Circleville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Pickaway Manor Rehabilitation Center.

She was the former office manager for Frame and Spring Inc. in Columbus, Ohio and was involved in collecting coats for kids.

She is survived by daughters, Kellie G. Oates of Allen, TX and Kim (Todd) Wright...

Apr 17, 2017

Gary Alan Mauller, age 73 of Lancaster, Ohio, died on Monday, April 17, 2017, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center from injuries sustained in an accident while visiting family.

Gary was born in Columbus, Ohio, the youngest of three children. He graduated from Hamilton Township High School, received his Bachelors from Capital University and Masters from Ohio...

Apr 11, 2017

Faith Ann Hall, age 77 of Canal Winchester, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 11th, 2017. She passed into Eternal Life at Brookdale, Lancaster, after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 15th, 1939, in Baltimore to the late Herman and Oma (Snider) Carpenter. Faith Ann was a Liberty Union, class of 1957, graduate. She retired...

Apr 9, 2017

Richard Markenson 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired shoe salesman for Bostonian Shoe Co. and was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. He liked to play poker and pin-pong and socializing with his friends.

Richard is survived by his wife of 42...

Apr 7, 2017

Barbara Ann (Barnes) Braniff, age 70, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on April 7th, 2017 at the Pickering House, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the first child born to the late Russell and Iantha Barr Barnes in Lancaster, on April 3rd, 1947. She was a 1965 LHS Graduate. Barbara loved to crochet, cook,...

Apr 6, 2017

Larry E. Shull, age 71 of Lancaster, died at his residence on April 6th, 2017. He was born on May 6th, 1945 to the late Pearl and Virginia Cummings Shull in Lancaster. He was an LHS graduate, who enjoyed working as a cook. He was a member of the F.O. E. and the American Legion Post #11, who liked...

Apr 4, 2017

Eunice Leaks Febus, 69 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was a retired customer service representative for Contact Us and she liked to fish, horses and had a passion for quilting.

She is survived by her daughter, Acquenatta Wright and son, Micquel (Oniko) Leaks all of Cleveland,...

Apr 3, 2017

Terry L. McKenzie 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 on his birthday at his residence.

He was born on April 3, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald and Barbara McKenzie. He was retired from Lancaster Glass Corp. and loved to play his guitar and enjoy music.

Terry is survived...

Apr 2, 2017

Lorraine “Raine” Clevenger 85 of Amanda, Ohio formerly of Carroll, Ohio, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend went to be with her Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Sandra surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 1, 1932 in Ashland, KY to the late...