Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 17, 2015

Lynn P. Leitnaker, age 85 of Baltimore, passed away Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home, in Lancaster. Lynn was born on Sept. 5th, 1929 to the late, Paul and Dorothy Rowles Leitnaker. He was a graduate of Thurston, class of 1947. He was a founding member of the Thurston Fire Dept., a US Army Veteran serving 18...

Jun 17, 2015

John J. Carter III, age 58, of Lancaster passed away, June 17, 2015. He was born on Dec. 1st, 1956, in Honolulu to the late John J. Jr. and Carol Barber Carter. He loved life and nature and enjoyed being with his family and friends. John will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Julie...

Jun 16, 2015

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Earl C. Persinger, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Fairfield Medical Center. Earl is survived by his children, Carol, Carlos (Diane), Jimmy, Richard (Myrtle), Manuel, Christal, and Brent (Katherine); brother, Lee Persinger; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Earl was preceded in death by his daughter, Betty and his son, Perry. Caring Cremation...

Jun 15, 2015

Seanan Thomas Rork, 41, passed away on June 15, 2015 at his home. He worked for McCormic and Schmidt in Easton using his culinary talents as a chef to make amazing dishes. He was a member of the St. Bernadette church in Lancaster. Seanan enjoyed life and especially loved spending time with his son. Seanan, was loved by many and...

Jun 14, 2015

John E. “Gene” Mathias, age 82, of Noblesville, IN, formerly of Lancaster, died at his residence on June 14th, 2015. He was born in Nelsonville, on Jan. 5th, 1933 to the late John W. and Mary C. Landerfelt Mathias. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after 26 1/2 years from Western and Southern Life Insurance Company...

Jun 13, 2015

Jean Lorene Thompson Spinks, 88, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Main Street Terrace in Lancaster. Jean was born July 5, 1926, in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Perry David and Anne Jane (Smith) Thompson. She married Gordon Stanley Spinks on November 6, 1947, in Rockville, Maryland and he preceded her in death on April 16, 1974 Jean worked at the...

Jun 11, 2015

Edward L. Konkler, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Homestead Center. Edward served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a founding member of the Central Ohio Ghost Squad. Edward is survived by his daughter, Angie (Michael) Miller of Rushville; son, Kevin Konkler of Lima and his former wife, Sarah Mills;...

Jun 10, 2015

Olivia Phyllis Stover 96, our dear Mother, went home to be with the Lord June 10, 2015. She leaves fond memories to her children Carole Stover and Rosemary (Tom) Domin. Grandchildren, D’Metri and AnToni Domin, and sister, Verla (Marvin) Wright. Preceded in death by her parents Leland and Mabel Trimmer Macklin, Husband, O. Edgar Stover, of 30 years(1976). Siblings Lenore...

Jun 10, 2015

William W. McCandlish, 89, Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was born in Bremen to the late Jesse Murl and Florence McCandlish. William served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for a short time as a Fairfield County Deputy Sheriff and at the Defense Supply Center Columbus. He then worked...

Jun 9, 2015

Matthew L. Robinson, age 52, of Chillicothe, died suddenly June 9th, 2015 while working in Lancaster. He was born to the late, Francis and Mary Green Robinson in Lancaster on August 4th, 1962. He owned his own business and mowed lawns for many loyal customers. Matt was passionate about helping others. He loved his pets and family deeply, and will...

Jun 9, 2015

Lonnie Howard, 57, died peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2015, one day after the passing of his ex-wife, Tina. He grew up in Marysville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Howard, and brother, Rick Howard. Lonnie was a huge cricket fan, karaoke king, national putt-putt championship winner, and never knew a stranger. He drove a...

Jun 8, 2015

Robert H. Zeller, 73, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his family on June 8, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was a beloved and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Bob was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was a retired sergeant from the Columbus Division of Police after...

Jun 8, 2015

Maria Manko Erlacher, 92, long-time Rocky River resident peacefully passed away on June 8, 2015 in Lancaster, OH, where she lived for nine years. Born to Julia & Jozsef Manko in Nyirbogat, Hungary on September 5, 1922. In 1944 during WWII in Budapest, she met Alois, who helped her flee to Austria, where they married in 1946. In 1954, they...

Jun 8, 2015

Tina Howard, 61, died peacefully Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Over the years she resided in Russell’s Point, Bellefontaine, Marysville, Columbus, Delaware and Amanda, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Arthur and Aleta Stehle. Tina loved horror movies, Little House on the...

Jun 7, 2015

Clara Bell Ogg, age 86, of Lancaster, died Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on July 15, 1928 to the late Reason and Ora Davis Annon, in Washington Courthouse. Clara enjoyed listening to country music, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She will be greatly missed. Clara is survived by her,...

Jun 7, 2015

Wanda D. Shaner, age 57 of Lancaster, OH, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, in the comforts of her home. She was born in Columbia, SC, the daughter of Betty Guinan. Wanda graduated from Irmo High School in Columbia, SC with the class of 1975. From 1975 to 1979 she worked for the University of South Carolina. In 1979, she...

Jun 6, 2015

Tim A. Hartman, age 55, of Lancaster, formerly of AK, Newark, and TX, died June 6th, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Licking County, on November 23rd, 1959. He was a former project manager for Tyson Foods, helping build several facilities around the U.S. and also worked for Mondi. Tim was quite the angler, and loved...

Jun 6, 2015

Sharon R. Foster 59 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church, liked to read, crochet and spending time with her family. Sharon is survived by her husband of 38 years, John foster; daughter, Tammy (Rocky) Durr of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Zachary (Marissa) Durr, Isaiah Durr and...

Jun 4, 2015

Clyde L. Lutz, 82 of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Clyde served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Alten’s Foundry - Plant 2. Clyde was also a minister and was a member of the Rushville Church of Christ in Christian Union. Clyde is survived by his wife of 51...

Jun 2, 2015

Lucy Risner Moore Eismon, 75, of Lancaster, Ohio lost her battle with colon cancer June 2, 2015. Lucy was born January 22, 1940 to Earnie and Ina Hensley Risner in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Lucy was the youngest daughter of 13 children. On July 4, 1990 she married Will Eismon of Lancaster, Ohio in Colorado Springs, CO. Lucy is survived by...