Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 29, 2015

Mary Ann Casey, age 61 of Lancaster, died suddenly at her residence on December 29th, 2015. She was born on March 28th, 1954 to John and Betty “Peg” Spohn. She was a Logan HS Graduate and OU Alum. She worked as a millwright controller for Anchor Hocking and then as a Patient Care Rep. Mary Ann was an amazing...

Dec 29, 2015

John A.W. Radebaugh, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Brookdale of Finneytown.

John was a 1942 graduate of Lancaster High School and 1949 graduate of Dennison University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. John worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Company and for the Fairfield County Engineer. He...

Dec 28, 2015

Linda Kay Ankrom, age 68, of Rockbridge, died December 28th, 2015 at Mount Carmel East. She was born on March 30, 1947 in Lancaster to Jack R. and Maxine Friend Ankrom. Linda worked as a Home Health Aid who was an avid reader who also loved to do beadwork. Linda loved the study of rocks and minerals. She was...

Dec 26, 2015

Fosnaugh Robert “Bobby” O. Fosnaugh 40 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at this residence. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on September 16, 1975. He worked in the health care profession and Amanda Fire Department volunteer. Robert is survived by Caleb and Brianna; parents, Robert E. and Judy Fosnaugh of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Chris (Jessica)...

Dec 26, 2015

Doid William “Bill” Kerns, formerly of Trumansburg/Valois, NY, passed away in his sleep at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster, OH, on 26 December 2015.

He graduated from Lancaster High School Class of 1958. He served in the Navy and Army from 1957 until 1979. He served four consecutive tours of duty with the 1st Cavalry Division as...

Dec 23, 2015

Margaret Ellen (Waits) Poston 92 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Arbors of Carroll. She was born on May 7, 1923 to the late Claude and Dana Waits in Lancaster, Ohio. She spent her childhood years in Lancaster and many years in Houston, Texas while married to her husband, Pete. She returned to Lancaster later...

Dec 23, 2015

Wavelene S. Wilkinson, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on December 23, 2015 at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved to spend time with her family and cook large meals to feed her growing family. She was an avid reader and also an active member with the TWIG program...

Dec 20, 2015

Carl L. Schwalbach, 84, of Seneca, South Carolina, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca.

Carl worked for many years at Anchor Hocking Glass Company. He was a hard working, good man, and always let his family know how much he loved them. Carl also enjoyed fishing....

Dec 19, 2015

Heaven will never welcome a sweeter Momma. Mary Lou Hively, age 79, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2015 at her residence. She was born to the late Emmett and Edith Hicks on December 7th, 1936. Mary Lou retired from Diamond Power. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Aux, enjoyed crocheting, and...

Dec 18, 2015

Kenneth L. Hauser 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was a retired foreman for Babcock & Wilcox and member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maureen Hauser; son, William (Dena) Hauser of New Castle, PA; daughter, Kimberly (Georg) Lang of Lancaster,...

Dec 17, 2015

Irene George 83 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Carriage Court of Lancaster. She was born on April 27, 1932 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania to the Charles and Josephine Novalis Daugherty. She was a graduate of Newark Catholic High School. She worked for North American, Anchor Hocking Glass Corp.; Lancaster Glass followed by JCPenney and...

Dec 16, 2015

Michael E. Evans, Jr. age 46 of Lancaster, died suddenly December 16th, 2015 at Grant Medical Center. He was born to the Late Michael and Judith Osborn Evans Sr. on May 30, 1969. He was a 1987 graduate of Lancaster High school. Michael’s passion was in bicycles. He worked in Gahanna, Hilliard, and in two bicycle shops in Lancaster, repairing...

Dec 16, 2015

Charles William Schmeltzer, age 89 of Sugar Grove, passed away on December 16th, 2015 at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe. Charles was born on April 28th, 1926 in Hocking Co. to the late William and Frances Woods Schmeltzer. Charles retired as a Master Plumber and was a member of the Lancaster VFW. He was most proud of being in the Army...

Dec 13, 2015

Alexandra L. Elliott, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born June 29, 1921, in Berlin, Germany to the late Gustav and Gertrud Beichle. Alexandra met Archie Elliott at a U.S.O. center, while he was serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne during World War II. She became a...

Dec 8, 2015

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Thomas James Pressler, 17, of Lancaster, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Thomas was in the Junior Class at Forest Rose School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his parents, Paul and Marcia Pressler; brother, Paul Jacob Pressler; grandparents, Nancy Pressler...

Dec 7, 2015

LANCASTER: Ann Bradford Chess, 68, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday December 7, 2015 at Lanfair Center, Lancaster, Ohio. She was born August 9, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Walter Kerfoot and Marcia Houlton Chess, and was one of five children. She graduated from Wittenberg University in 1969. Ann was a career elementary music teacher in the Lancaster City...

Dec 7, 2015

Dena Lucille Fox, 86, of Lancaster Ohio; passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a kind hearted and gentle soul who loved life and family. Dena was loved by all whom she encountered and only had nice and sweet things to say to everyone. She will be...

Dec 5, 2015

Darlene Flowers Hedges 61 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She loved dogs, cats and flowers. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul Hedges, Jr.; daughter, Danielle Hedges of Lancaster, Ohio; Jason Hedges of Canal Winchester, Ohio; step-children, Christopher (Rose) Hedges of Logan, Ohio, Troy Hedges and Michelle (Scott) Hedges...

Dec 3, 2015

Marilyn Jean Miller, age 61, of Ashland, OH died of acute arthritis December 3rd, 2015 at her parents’ residence. She was born on July 26th, 1954 to her parents James W. and Sarah Taff Miller. Marilyn graduated from Lancaster High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and obtained her Master’s Degree from Mount St. Mary’s in Education. She retired from Ashland...

Dec 3, 2015

Emily “Lou” L. Schoonover 89 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on December 3, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, Baltimore Garden Club, One Voice, and Active at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Lou is survived by her five sons, Timothy (Jeannie) Schoonover of...