Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 6, 2015

Mary K. Freeman 76 of Marysville, Ohio for resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Millcrest Nursing Center. She was a retired waitress for Kresges and a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. Mary is survived by her sons, John R. (Lisa) Freeman of Columbus, Ohio, James Freeman of Columbus, Ohio and Jason (Maggie) Freeman...

Oct 5, 2015

Robert E. “Bob” Hardy, age 81, Korean War Veteran and a resident of the Chilicothe VA Medical Center, passed away on October 5th, 2015 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on January 4th, 1934 in Glenwood, West Virginia to Florence Reed and Cecil Hardy. Bob is survived by his children, Nancy (Phil...

Oct 1, 2015

Goldie M. Appleman, 87, of Millersport, passed away at her home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Goldie loved cats and going to car shows. Goldie is survived by her daughter, Donna (David) Pridemore; sons, John Huber, Rickey (Bonnie) Appleman, Richard (Sharon) Appleman, Eric Appleman, and Jimmy Appleman; grandchildren, Paul Fetter, Shaina Spenner, Michael (Tara)...

Oct 1, 2015

Charles W. Garrett, 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a construction worker and a member of the Local Union 423. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty J. Grandstaff Garrett; son, Travis N. (Dawn) Garrett of Chillicothe, Ohio; daughter, Casey (Matthew) Davis of Lancaster, Ohio;...

Sep 30, 2015

Dorothy L. “Dottie” (Crabtree) Poff, age 81, of Pickerington, went home to heaven on Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 at her residence in Reflections Assisted Living in Lancaster. She was born to the late, Ezra and Dorothy Rensch Crabtree on November 13th, 1933 in Columbus. She worked at Krogers prior to having children. She retired from Cuthbert’s Greenhouse in Groveport. She...

Sep 28, 2015

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Tim L. Cook, 57, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Tim was a big fan of the Buckeyes and the Browns. He loved cooking and liked to comment that he has been a cook all of his life, literally. His laughter and jokes brought a smile to many and will...

Sep 28, 2015

Larry L. Rausch 77 died Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elizabeth Rausch and his first wife, Barbara G. Rausch. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Rausch; sons, Skip (Jenny) Rausch and David (Deborah) Rausch; step-daughter, Monica (Doug) Hogle; grandchildren, Zachary (Lauren) Rausch, Katie (Thomas)...

Sep 27, 2015

Betty E. Lucas 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Home Study Club, Mumaugh Memorial, Twig # 7, Alter Guild, Laura Rice Circle and founding member of the Junior Women’s Club. Betty is survived by her daughters,...

Sep 26, 2015

William D. Phillips 88 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Heartland Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired brick and block layer, attended Bremen Holiness Church and a member of Fairfield Fish and Game Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. William is survived by his daughters, Angie “Sissy” (Richard) Griggs of Junction City,...

Sep 25, 2015

Ocal Patricia (Pat) Mader, 74-years-young, of Lancaster, peacefully passed over to our Lord in Heaven on Friday, September 25, 2015, at Arbors at Carroll (formerly, Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre), with her daughter alongside her lovingly holding her hands. After courageously battling long-term Alzheimer’s, she has been rewarded with wholeness once again. Pat was born on May 16, 1941, in Lancaster, Ohio,...

Sep 24, 2015

James E. Ricker, 82, went to be with the Lord on September 24th, 2015, with his family by his side. Even though selfishly we are going to miss him here on Earth, we know that he has a lot of catching up to do with his siblings in Heaven. Jim was born on October 14, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He...

Sep 23, 2015

Chester Allen Clum, 58, of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the Pickering House. He was a 1975 graduate of Lancaster High School. He loved Volkswagens and was a mechanic at West Side Foreign Cars for 20 years. Chester is survived by his father, Ed (Carol) Clum; and brother, Gary (Nelly) Clum. He was preceded in...

Sep 22, 2015

Lennie Marie Arledge, age 74, of Lancaster, died September 22nd, 2015 at the Arbors at Carroll. She was born to the late James and Marlene Armtrout Brumfield in Circleville on April 9th, 1941. She retired from Homestead Nursing as a cook. Lennie was great with food and fed and cared for lots of kids on the West Side of Lancaster....

Sep 21, 2015

Dolores J. Lowry Vaughan 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was retired from Lancaster City Schools where she worked in the cafeteria for over 30 years and a member of Grace United Church of Christ. Dolores is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Vaughan; children, Terrie (Mike) Vaughan Meenach...

Sep 20, 2015

Michael Gene Peters, age 65, of Lancaster Ohio, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at The James OSU Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mike was born on June 3, 1950 to the late Dolores and Earl Peters. He was a life-long resident of Lancaster and recently retired from Diamond Power in May of 2015 where he was a member of the...

Sep 20, 2015

Josephine “Jo” Rosella Williams, 89, of Lancaster, OH passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. Jo was born in Wayne County, Ohio on May 24, 1926 to the late Harry and Minnie Ogden. She met her husband, Harold V. “Abey” Williams, in Wooster, OH and they were married in 1949. Jo was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her...

Sep 19, 2015

Casey Jeana Kelsey Canter, 6, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after a respiratory illness. Casey is survived by her parents, Debbie and Andrew Canter; brothers, Chase Canter and Lance Canter; grandparents, Howard and Delores Arter, Sr. of Clearwater, Florida and Doris Canter Scott of Lancaster; aunts and uncles, Howard and Sandy Arter,...

Sep 19, 2015

David R. Miller 74 of Ft. Myers, Florida former resident of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Lee Memorial Hospital. He was a retired manager at Nationwide Insurance, attended First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida and a member of Grove City Masonic Lodge for forty years. He loved to travel, going to Jackson Hole, WY,...

Sep 19, 2015

Jane Ann (Murphy) Smith, 95, of Millersport, died Saturday, September 19, 2015. Jane was born in Thurston, OH on May 27, 1920 to Fred and Nellie Murphy. She is survived by her son, Randal (Randy) Smith, Minneapolis, MN; daughters, Yolonda Ann (Michael) Reardon, Sanibel, FL and Cynthia (Will) Lecrone, Rushville, OH; five grandchildren, Brian Reardon, Brent Reardon, Donna (Michael) Taylor,...

Sep 19, 2015

Betty L. (Lescalleet) Wharton, 76, of Lancaster passed away at the Pickering House on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Betty devoted her life to helping others. Her generosity, caring spirit, and selflessness touched everyone she met. Betty is survived by her sons, Jeff Wharton, Jim (Pam) Wharton, and Bill (Lori) Wharton; grandchildren, Ryan (Cindy Kraft) Wharton, Jon Wharton, Katelyn (Ryan) Bieber,...