Local Ohio Obituaries
Gerald Keeney
Aug 7, 2015
Gerald Keeney, 92, of Newark, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Gerald was in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Normandy; Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland. He was a member of the American Legion Post Post #11 in Lancaster. Gerald was a home builder and built many homes in and around Fairfield County....
Thomas "Tom" Kyer
Aug 6, 2015
Thomas Tom Orville Kyer, Jr., devoted husband, loving father and friend, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2015 after an incredible and valiant battle with cancer. Toms faith, along with countless prayers, love and care of family and friends provided unbelievable support throughout the past 5 months. Tom Kyer Jr. was born on March 24,...
Virginia Smith
Aug 5, 2015
Virginia Lee Smith, age 91 of Beech Grove, Indiana (formerly of Pennington Gap, Virginia) passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, in Baltimore, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornell Smith; sisters, Marie Moore and Mary Helen Johnson; brother, Marion Johnson; parents, Golden and Herbert Johnson, all of Jonesville, Virginia; and one grandson, Bobby Smith. She is...
Lawrence Steele
Aug 5, 2015
Lawrence Dwight Steele 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in St. Albans, WV on April 5, 1922 to the late Dow and Pearle Steele. He Graduated from Nitro High School in Nitro, WV Class of 1941 and a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in economics....
Mary Cann
Jul 28, 2015
Mary Kathryn (Van Gundy) Cann, 99, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2015, at Fairhope Hospice's Pickering House in Lancaster. She was born August 30, 1915, and was the daughter of Arthur Benson and Florence May Van Gundy. Mary graduated from Lancaster High School with the class of 1933. In 1936 she graduated from Southern Seminary College...
Leonard Price
Jul 25, 2015
Leonard R. Price, 79, of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Leonard was a 1954 graduate of Thurston High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a dedicated member of Thurston United Methodist Church where he also enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a 4-H advisor, an original member of the Thurston Fire Department, and...
Shirley Ervin
Jul 25, 2015
Shirley Ervin,64, of Hebron, passed away on July 24, 2015 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Shirley was an active member with the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, the St. Vincent De Paul Society, and the Girl Scouts. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Ervin;...
Wilfred Fosnaugh
Jul 24, 2015
Wilfred L. Fosnaugh, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on July 24, 2015 at his home. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School, class of 1936. Wilfred served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the Mount Pleasant Kiwanis. He worked for Stuck Mold for 47...
Anna Adkins
Jul 24, 2015
Anna J. Adkins, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Anna was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church and Olivedale Senior Center. Anna is survived by her sons, Robert Adkins and Alan (Karen) Adkins; daughter, Nancy (David) Russell; grandchildren, D. Casey Russell, Sean Russell, and Aimee Adkins; sister, Eleanor Pavey; and nieces and nephews. Anna was...
Helen Campbell
Jul 24, 2015
Helen Louise (Kiphen) Campbell, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on July 24, 2015 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. She was born July 10, 1918 in Kokomo, Indiana. She was the oldest daughter of Clarence and Esther (Thrasher) Kiphen. She graduated with the LHS class of 1936; Lancaster Business College in 1937 and attended OUL later in her life. She...
Donald Claypool
Jul 24, 2015
Donald C. Claypool, 90, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Donald was born on April 7, 1925, in Lancaster to the late Clark and Prudence (Jackson) Claypool. Donald was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a 1943 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ. Donald...
Freddie Pace, Sr
Jul 19, 2015
Freddie Loyd Pace, Sr. 65 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at this residence. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and a machinist for General Motors Corp. He was a member of the East Side Church of Christ, Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Board and an avid volunteer. Freddie is survived by his wife, Janine Pace;...
Howard Rea
Jul 19, 2015
Howard A. Rea, age 72, went to be his Lord and Savior on July 19th, 2015. He passed peacefully at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Akron, on January 22, 1943 to the late, William and Margaret Henderson Rea. Howard was a devout Christian, and his faith was shown greatly in the many services he performed throughout his...
Walter Arnold
Jul 12, 2015
Walter B. Arnold, 92, of Thornville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He received three bronze service stars for good conduct. Walter was a member of the Thornville Masonic Lodge for many years. He is survived by his wife...
George Waits, Sr
Jul 12, 2015
George W. Waits, Sr., 81 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his residence. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. and retired from Mattox Brothers with 30 years of service as a truck driver. He also worked for Wellnitz Co. in Columbus, Ohio where he retired from. He was a member...
Linda Woltz
Jul 11, 2015
Linda L. Woltz, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Pickering House with her family at her side. Linda worked in banking for many years, retiring from Standing Stone Bank as assistant vice president. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was also a member of the ABWA where she was named...
Norman Wendell, Sr
Jul 11, 2015
Norman Slim Wendell, Sr. 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Pickering House. Hes gone to see Poopsie. He was a jack of all trades, including machinist, blacksmith, and gunsmith to name a few. He also volunteered countless hours with the Lancaster Parks. Norman spent his life sharing his knowledge with others. He is survived...
Opal Ashworth
Jul 9, 2015
Opal B. Ashworth, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at The Pickering House. On March 25, 1925, she was born in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late Milford and Bessie Brown. Opal was married twice, Roderick Bradford was her loving husband for 15 years until his death and later she was lovingly married to Charles D. Ashworth for 26...
Ronald Mauger
Jul 5, 2015
Ronald L. Mauger 75 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. He was retired from Fairfield County Utilities and enjoyed working with accounting and tax preparation at H & R Block. He was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ, charter member of the Baltimore Lions Club,...
Matthew Bastian
Jul 4, 2015
Matthew Balton Bastian, age 41, of Pickerington, died July 4th, 2015 at Pickering House. Matt was born on March 30th, 1974 in Columbus to his parents Paul G. and the late, Jaqueline Lindsey Bastian. He was a 1992 graduate of Liberty Union. Matt enjoyed life, especially spending time with his family while camping and being outside with nature. He will...
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