Local Ohio Obituaries

May 22, 2016

Floyd Everett Kohn Jr. A.K.A. Johnny, passed early Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East in the ICU, due to heart failure. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 yrs, Melinda E. “Mindy” Kohn (Turner); his beloved children Leila E. Kohn and daughter-in-law, Stacey L. Simpson, LaAnn E. Kohn and boyfriend Ramses M. Evangelista; granddaughter, Gilianna...

May 21, 2016

Geraldine “Gerry” Minkos Clark, age 82 of Millersport, died May 21, 2016 at her residence. She was born to the late John and Clara Redd Minkos in Streator, IL on Sept. 24th, 1933. She retired from J. C. Penny’s and surrounded herself with her grandchildren and family. Gerry was always there for anyone and will be greatly missed.

May 20, 2016

Thomas F. Gill of Baltimore, Ohio was born on December 6, 1927 in Lancaster, Ohio and passed away on Friday, May, 20, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was the son of the late Gertrude and Frank Gill and son-in-law, to the late Earl and Elsie Dauterman.

He was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of...

May 19, 2016

Evelyn Justice, age 82 of Pleasantville died May 19th, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to the late Curtis and Irene Griffith Porter on December 6th, 1933 in Franklin Furnace, OH. Evelyn was a member of the Community of Christ in Reynoldsburg and worked at Miss June's Daycare in Pickerington. Evelyn was married 61 years to the love...

May 15, 2016

John B. Sharritts, 91, of Lancaster, Ohio, died at Crestview Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Robert) Shroder and Rev. F. Raymond (Pat) Sharritts; grandchildren, Paul (Debbie), John D., Stephen (Janet) Sharritts, Kathleen (Lee) Holmes, and Don McLaughlin; great grandchildren, Pam Sharritts, Ashley (Tom) Paul, Courtney Sharritts, Stephanie Sharritts,...

May 15, 2016

Patricia Woodyard Gilmore 74 of Lancaster, Ohio, died at Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She is survived by her husband, of 55 years, John of Lancaster; children, H. Michael (Jill) and Steven (Cindy), grandchildren, Spencer, Harrison, Alec, Amelia and Anna Gilmore; mother, Olive Woodyard of Bickford Assisted living; sister, Betsy Fridley...

May 12, 2016

On Thursday May 12th 2016, Marcel "Mark" Borys, age 78, joined our Lord after a long valiant fight with illness at The James Cancer Center. Mark was an active member at Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Buckeye Lake. He enjoyed services with his wife every week. He also was a member of the VFW in Baltimore. He enjoyed...

May 11, 2016

Jacqueline “Jackie” Faith Queen, 69, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2016, at home with her beloved husband of nearly 50 years by her side. Jackie, with her dear husband George, enjoyed her retirement in Lancaster, OH and San Diego, CA, spending time with their two children and families. Jackie was a devoted and supportive grandmother,...

May 9, 2016

Kenneth James Ramsey, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio, formerly of Ramsey, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Monday, May 9, 2016, with family by his side after a hard fought battle with Cancer.

He retired from Ralston Foods and had previously worked for 19 years at Premix. Ken was an active member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. He...

May 8, 2016

Raymond “Tom” Wells, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Tom was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. He worked for 18 years at Anchor Hocking before moving to Florida. Tom loved football. He enjoyed coaching Pee Wee football for many years. He was a big fan of Ohio State University Buckeyes football. He helped...

May 8, 2016

Janet Eileen Crow Burgoon 77 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She had worked for Rockwell International, reserve police officer for Madison Twp. Police Department and D.F.A.S. in Columbus. She liked to crochet and genealogy.

Janet is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline (Clyde) Nellis of...

May 7, 2016

Margaret “Maggie” A. Webb 78 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Pickering House.

She is survived by her daughter, Kellie (Marc) Churchill of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Tim Dupler of Lancaster, Ohio and Terry Dupler of Pleasantville, Ohio and grandchildren,

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and...

May 5, 2016

Jean Thompson Spung, age 94 of Lancaster, died May 5th, 2016 at Main St. Terrace Nursing Facility. She was born on March 29th, 1922 to the late, Donald and Bessie Ebert Thompson in Hocking County. She was valedictorian of her class at the Laurelville High School. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, was a...

May 5, 2016

Thomas Zane Wright 85 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May, 5, 2016 at Logan Health Care.

He was a retired machinist for Columbia Gas with over 20 years of service, member of F.O.E. Aries 2120 and Lancaster Moose Lodge 955. Thomas had an extensive collection of vintage trucks, cars and motorcycles. He also played the...

May 5, 2016

Keith A. Smithfield, 68, well known local broadcaster and sports director of more than 30 years, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center with family and friends at his side. He was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster High School and a Varsity “O” Alumni of the Ohio State University. He broadcasted Lancaster, Fisher, and County football, basketball,...

May 4, 2016

Fred “Freddie” R. Thompson, 60, of Rockbridge, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He worked for many years and was well loved at Value City Distribution (American Signature Co). Fred was gentle and kind with a touch of ornery, which you could see in his special smile. He lived...

May 1, 2016

Virginia L. (Lanning) Ruiz, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Heartland of Fairfield. Virginia served in the U.S. Army. She worked for many years as a paralegal. Virginia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Anne Lopez; grandchildren, Gabriel and Isabel Lopez; sister, Kay (Jim) McAfee; brothers, Bob (Veronica) Lanning and Rick (Serina)...

Apr 30, 2016

Pearl “P.D.” Dean, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Pearl served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a 70 year member of the Baltimore V.F.W. Post 3761 and he was currently their longest active member. He worked for 38 years with Diamond Power before retiring in 1988. He was also an active member...

Apr 30, 2016

Bertha E. “Becky” Stiverson, 94, of Rockbridge, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Becky was a lifelong member of Union Church in Rockbridge. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. And she will be remembered as a caring person who never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand to someone...

Apr 29, 2016

Carl Edwin Nye, 79, of Lancaster, passed from failing health issues on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11:05 AM. He was born August 26, 1937, in Fairfield County to the late Carl K. and Elizabeth E. Brown Nye. He was married to Myrna Jo Taylor on May 7, 1955. He is survived by his 6 children, Christopher (Peggy) Nye,...