Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 28, 2016

Susan Kay Johnson Wills, age 62 of Amanda, went to be with her Lord on November 28th, 2016 at Mt. Carmel St Anne's Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1954 in Lancaster to the late Clarence and Ruth Dickson Johnson. She was a 1972 Liberty Union Graduate, who worked from age 17 on for Nibco, Essex, 3M, and...

Nov 27, 2016

Barbara Jane Bitler, 78, of Baltimore, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of The Grove Community Christian Church in Baltimore. She was also a member of the Cross Country Club. She previously worked at Snead’s and Roots Restaurants in...

Nov 22, 2016

George Fred Walter November 22, 2016

George Fred Walter, age 89, passed away at the Pickering House Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1927 in Fairfield County, to the late George G. and Emma Wellman Walter. George retired from Ralston Purina as an electrician and farmed his entire life. He was a lifetime...

Nov 21, 2016

Wanda M. DeVore Moore, age 78, of Lancaster, died on Nov. 21, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was born on May 5th, 1938 in Lancaster to the late Frank and Clara Kokensparger DeVore. She worked seven years for Dr. Johnson in Columbus, and then retired from Lancaster Glass after 26 years, after retirement, she continued working in the...

Nov 21, 2016

Mary Louise Smith, 81, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home. She was born on March 14, 1935 to the late Thomas E. Griffin and Rose Mae Griffin. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Smith; brothers, Dale Griffin, Edward Griffin, Charles Griffin, and Robert Griffin; and sisters,...

Nov 19, 2016

Thomas Leo Joos, 82, died Saturday November 19th, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living Center. He was born January 19, 1934 to the late Edward H. and Hilda J. Spires Joos; the sixth of their 12 children. Tom served in the US Army from 1954 -1956 in the 3rd Armored Division, but to his disappointment never got to...

Nov 18, 2016

Marji Spires, 63, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was born on October 13, 1953, in Lancaster, Ohio. Marji was a loving wife and a devoted mother and grandmother. Marji is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ron Spires; children, Scott (Leanna) Shaeffer and Lauree (Kyle) Althaus; special friend, Tonya (O.J. Morrison)...

Nov 18, 2016

Marguerite M. Weidner 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Morgansville, WV to the late Benton and Thelma Gaskins.

She was an auctioneer and Miracle Hill Church founded by her 45 years ago.

Marguerite is survived by her husband,...

Nov 17, 2016

Pamala Sue Brewer 55 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was born on December 2, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Elmer and Joy Peavley Brewer. She was a retired speech therapist for Logan Hocking county Schools. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2016

Biography

Troy A. VanFossen, 54, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Troy was born in Circleville on July 19, 1962, to William and Esther VanFossen. Troy is survived by his siblings, Roberta (Steve) Griffith of Clinton, TN, Roy A. VanFossen of Rushville, John (Nancy) VanFossen of Junction City, James (Gina) VanFossen of Logan, and Stephen...

Nov 16, 2016

Wayne O. McLaughlin, 88, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was born September 8, 1928, in Bremen to the late Clinton and Dorothy McLaughlin. Wayne was a lifelong farmer and received many awards including Fairfield County Farmer of the Year and the 2012 Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award. He served in the United States Army as...

Nov 14, 2016

Joann “Jo” Shelley Foucart

“Jo” Shelley Foucart, age 85, of Lancaster, was called home to be with God, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. She was blessed to be at her residence with family and friends.

Jo was born on November 5, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa, the only child of the late Mildred Naomi...

Nov 14, 2016

Jim M. Weidner 72 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Pickering House.

He was born on November 16, 1943 in Fairfield County, Ohio to the late Almus and Virgie Weidner. Jim was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy and was owner of Jim Weidner Superstore before he retired.

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Nov 14, 2016

Sandra Kay (Karshner) Hale 70 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 19, 1946 to the late Durrell and Grace (Hatmaker) Karshner.

She was a member of Cross Pointe Free Will Baptist Church and helped to support her husband in...

Nov 13, 2016

Evelyn “Becky” Clark, 98, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Becky was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of the White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus. She is survived by her children, Charles “Fred” (Anne) Clark, Jr., Richard “Dick” (Becky) Clark, and Molly (Carl Schwarcz) Clark; grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2016

Wanda Jean Byerly, 90, formerly of Thornville and Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Arlington Care Center. She worked for many years in sales at Sears in Lancaster and for Avon. She is survived by her daughter, Karla Rosser; step-son, Jeffrey Byerly; grandchildren, Kelly Golden and Joseph Martin; and great grandchildren, Brieanna, Sasha, and Tristan. She...

Nov 9, 2016

Laura M. Davis, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was born September 27, 1929, in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Harry and Elma (Reese) Dexter. Laura was a member of the Ohio Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the Franklin County Prosecutors Office. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who...

Nov 9, 2016

Kimberly J. Lang, 48, of Pleasantville, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Homestead Center. Kim loved to celebrate her birthday. She also loved her baby dolls, her stuffed animals, and her puppy, Bella. Kim is survived by her siblings, Thomas Lang, Jackie (Kevin) Beal, Donald Lang, and Shawn (Jakinda) Lang; and several...

Nov 8, 2016

Jeffrey “Jeffy” Uhl, age 43 of Lancaster, died November 8th, 2016. He was a past member of St. Mary of the Assumption. He was a 1993 graduate of LHS and worked construction building several roads. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved mushroom hunting. Being with his family was his greatest love as his children were the...

Nov 3, 2016

Karen S. Young, age 67, of Lancaster died November 3rd, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on July 19th, 1949 to the late Joe and Leah Slagle Ratliff. She graduated Piketon High School in 1967, where she ran track. She also attended the Cleveland Job Corp Center for Women in 1967. Karen was a member of...