Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 1, 2015

James R. Beaty, 72, of Lancaster, OH, passed away December 1, 2015 at East Ohio Region Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. Jim was born May 14, 1943 in Fairfield County, OH to John and Mary Beaty. He retired from Anchor Hocking where he was a mold maker for 42 years. He was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne. He was a...

Nov 30, 2015

Barbra L. Bainter, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away, November 30th, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on September, 29th, 1937 to the late Obe and Daisy Grandstaff Smith. She retired as a receptionist for Dr. Snider. Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church who loved gardening. She dedicated her life to raising...

Nov 29, 2015

Michael L. Kelly, 71, of Baltimore, passed away on November 29, 2015 at the Pickerington Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was an outgoing and fun loving guy, who enjoyed making everyone in his presence laugh and smile. He retired after 40 years as a railroad engineer...

Nov 27, 2015

Harold J Stover, age 71, of Carroll went home to be with his “Sweet Jesus” on Friday, November 27, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. He was born October 8, 1944, in Athens County to the late Charles B. and Essie Stover. He retired after 36 years of service from Diamond Power in Lancaster, OH and was also a member...

Nov 26, 2015

Dewey Marcum Jr. age, 69 of Baltimore, died November 26th, 2015 at his daughter’s residence in Jamestown, OH. He was born to the late Dewey and Gertrude Allen Marcum in Williamson, WV on Nov. 25th, 1946. He was a member of the American Legion Post 283. Dewey was an independent truck driver who loved to get out in his...

Nov 26, 2015

Paul W. Finnefrock, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and a retired certified millwright mechanic for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. He was a member of Gloryland Church of the Nazarene, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, enjoyed bass fishing,...

Nov 25, 2015

William “Bill” Friend, Sr. 72 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, played football for the Gales, Ohio State Buckeye fan, liked birds, ginseng hunter, and a retired roofer. Bill is survived by his children, Mike (Jennifer) Friend of Lancaster, OH, William (Cynthia L.) Friend,...

Nov 23, 2015

Margaret Persinger, age 78, of Lancaster, died November 23rd, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 3rd, 1937 in Fremont Co., TX to the late Simon and Jacoba Sanches Gurraro. She retired as a glass selector at Hortis Brothers and Premier Glass. She was dedicated to her whole family spending as much time with them as...

Nov 22, 2015

Starkey John W. Starkey, 81, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Air Force and a retired truck driver for Roadway Express with 27 years of service. He was a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1952, life member of the Loyal...

Nov 18, 2015

Carl E. Deeds, of Lancaster, passed away on November 18, 2015 at the Arbors at Carroll. Carl is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Deeds and his brother, Jim Koska. Caring Cremation® has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place on Novemeber 30 at 1 p.m. at the Amanda Township Cemetery. Graveside...

Nov 18, 2015

Billie “Bill” K. May, age 70 of Millersport, died November 18th, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was born in Matewan, WV on Feb. 27th, 1945 to the late Johney and Lula Smith May. Bill worked for Lucent Technologies for 35 years and retired as the Chief of Police in Millersport after 27 years. Bill also worked as a Fairfield...

Nov 18, 2015

C. Joy Strohm, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 18th at the Pickering House with the love of her life, Dale Strohm. Joy was born June 21, 1941 to Charles and Mildred Hampton in Coshocton County. Joy was retired from Diamond Power, Inc. after 25 years of service. Most recently she retired...

Nov 17, 2015

Harold Tway Brown, MD, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Harold graduated Cum Laude in 1954 from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency in 1968 and then became the first director of the Fairfield Mental Health Clinic....

Nov 16, 2015

Ernie E. Cupp, age 64 of Carroll, died at the Fairfield Medical Center on Monday, Nov 16th, 2015. He was born in Lancaster, on May 4th, 1951 to the late Hallick Cupp and Augusta Pitman Lang. Ernie will be greatly missed by his whole family, and especially by his grandbabies who he loved to hold. He is survived by his...

Nov 16, 2015

Judith C. Gwilym, 74, of Rushville, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Judith retired after many years of service with Mid West Fabricating. After retirement she spent many years living in Iverness, Florida. She was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. Judith is survived by her daughter, Cynthia...

Nov 13, 2015

Angela (Barnhart) Scott, 49, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Licking Memorial Hospital. Everyone she met soon became a friend of Angela’s. She enjoyed volunteering, helping to support and share with others through various pain groups and other groups. Angela is survived by her husband, Greg Scott; children, Misti (David Dorton) Barnhart and Michael Scott; grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2015

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Charles E. Knox, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born September 21, 1928, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Charles was a 1946 graduate of Butler High School and a 1950 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Finance and Commerce. He served as Vice President of manufacturing...

Nov 10, 2015

BALTIMORE: Connie Leitnaker, 87, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born November 8, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Lois E. Yeager. Connie was dedicated to serving the community and preserving its heritage, playing a vital role on many community...

Nov 10, 2015

M. Lawreta Rager, age 79, of Lancaster, passed away on November 10, 2015 at the Bickford of Lancaster. She was a born to the late, Lawrence and Merrie Kinzie List on November 6th, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio. Lawreta was a legal secretary for Peck-Shaffer-Williams Law Office for 25 years. She was the church organist for 35 years at St. Paul’s...

Nov 10, 2015

Rosalind M. Hodge, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Rosalind was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. She was a retired teacher and librarian for Berne Union. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Rosalind is survived by her sons, Dan (Tari) Hodge of Lewis...