Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Sarah Warner

Sarah Warner

May 2, 2015

Sarah Beth Warner, 36, of Columbus, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Sarah was a 1997 Fairfield Union Graduate and Fairfield Union cheerleader. She worked at Strader’s Garden Center in Grove City. Sarah never met a stranger and her energy and infectious smile were an inspiration to many. Sarah is survived by her...

Daniel "Danny" Taylor

Daniel "Danny" Taylor

May 1, 2015

Daniel "Danny" R. Taylor, age 59, of Baltimore, died at his residence on May 1st, 2015. He was born on April 11, 1954 to the late, Dr. Charles Robert and Wilda Marie Snider Taylor in Sullivan, Indiana. Dan had a degree as a mechanical engineer, who worked at a power plant in southern Ohio before finding his love of motorcycles....

Karen Weisman

Karen Weisman

Apr 30, 2015

Karen E. Weisman, age 77 of Lancaster, died in Mesa, AZ at Mountain Vista Medical Center on April 30, 2015, while staying with her sister in Payson, AZ. She was born on February 11th, 1938 in Lancaster, to the late Anthony and Mary Souders Ayers. She was a great sister and aunt, who always enjoyed time with her family, and...

Lelia Atkinson

Lelia Atkinson

Apr 30, 2015

Lelia L. Atkinson, age 99 of Baltimore, died on April 30th, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born in Vinton County on March 22, 1916 to the late Russell and Ethel Madison Henderson; She was a member of Fairfield Christian Church North Campus, which her family proudly donated land to. She helped work on the family farm, whether it...

Myrna Jo Nye

Myrna Jo Nye

Apr 29, 2015

Myrna Jo (Taylor) Nye, 76, of Lancaster, passed from failing health issues on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at 11:57 PM. She was born May 14, 1938, in West Rushville to the late Ralph A. and Glena Mae Taylor. She was married to Carl E. Nye on May 7, 1955. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl E....

Thomas Woodworth

Thomas Woodworth

Apr 27, 2015

Thomas “Cougar” Woodworth, 72, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on Monday, April 27, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was a former member of the Columbus SE Lions Club and a member of the Baltimore VFW. Tom was the co-owner of American Press Printing for 30 years and was a 25 year member of Fairfield Fish and...

Vicki Tritipo

Vicki Tritipo

Apr 25, 2015

Vicki Ann Tritipo (Moore), 66, of Lancaster, passed away on April 25, 2015 surrounded by her family at the Pickering House in Lancaster. She was a loving companion, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She graduated from Athens highschool in 1966. She is survived by her loving companion of 26 years, Larrie Moore; children, Tammy(Edward) Felicetti and Tracy (Ian) Sellars;...

Bill Nutter

Bill Nutter

Apr 24, 2015

Bill W. Nutter 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Chillicothe VA medical Center. He was a World War II US Navy veteran and a retired agent for Conrail Railroad. He was a former member of the American Legion Post 11, F.O.E. Aries 2120, AMVETS, loved horses and the race track. Bill is survived by...

Carl Friend

Carl Friend

Apr 21, 2015

Carl Edward Friend, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2015 at the Pickering House. Carl was born on February 17, 1929 to the late, Ferd W. and Fannie Mae (Valentine) Friend in Lancaster. Carl was retired from the Lancaster City School Systems. He earned his Master Gardener Certification from Dawes Arboretum. He was a docent for the...

Thomas Sauerbrei

Thomas Sauerbrei

Apr 21, 2015

Thomas M. Sauerbrei 72 of Urbana, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1942 in Lancaster, Ohio, a son of Elmer and Hazel (Foor) Sauerbrei. He attended Amanda Clearcreek High School and retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 32 years of service. He was...

Marilyn Foster

Marilyn Foster

Apr 19, 2015

Marilyn I. Foster passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the McCafferty Adult Care Facility in Pleasantville. She was born in Bremen in 1935 and graduated from Rushcreek Memorial High School as valedictorian in 1953. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 58 years Dean Foster, son Jeffrey Foster, granddaughters Jenny Moore and Sarah (Bill) Sowa, great-granddaughter Madeline Sowa,...

Joseph Starcher

Joseph Starcher

Apr 18, 2015

Joseph W. Starcher, 58, of Baltimore, passed away on April 18, 2015 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Ford, Martha Rolfe, Phyllis DeLeon, Myrtle Bock, and Doris Jean Lovings; and brother, Robert Starcher. Joseph is preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Wilma Starcher. Caring Cremation® has taken place with the Johnson-Smith Funeral home....

Paul Hockman

Paul Hockman

Apr 18, 2015

Paul E. Hockman, 81, of Pickerington, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Paul was a 1952 graduate of Bremen High School where he was named to the Associated Press All - Ohio Basketball Team in 1951 and 1952. He worked 26 years for Western & Southern Life Insurance in sales. He was a member of Peace United Methodist Church...

Shirley Spencer

Shirley Spencer

Apr 16, 2015

Shirley Marie Spencer, 85, of Somerset, formerly of Lancaster, has gone to be with her Savior on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her home. Shirley was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Lancaster. She sold Tupperware for 30 years. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Jackie Spires and Rhonda Spencer; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 7 great great...

Greg Frear

Greg Frear

Apr 16, 2015

Gregory “Greg” Allen Frear, 48 years old, of Lancaster, passed away March 16, 2015 at the OSU Hospital in Columbus. Greg took every situation with what he had and lived it to the fullest. If life knocked him down, he took it by the horns and tried again. Road trips, music, laughter, family, and friends was how he spent his...

Judy Mathias

Judy Mathias

Apr 15, 2015

Judy A. Mathias, age 72, of Pleasantville, died on April 15th, 2015 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born on September 19, 1942 in Columbus to her late parents, Milburn and Bertha Wells Kinnaird. She was an amazing cook, and gardener, who enjoyed traveling, especially on the back of a motorcycle or in her motorhome. She had a...

Garner Workman

Garner Workman

Apr 14, 2015

Garner Workman, age 73, of Lancaster, passed away on April 14, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karen Workman; children, Regina (Craig) Kirkwood, Marvin (Theresa) Workman, and Robin (Daren) Baughman, William (Natalie) Holliday and Christine Winters; grandchildren, Rachel (Marco), Sybil, Zach, Jordan, Drake, Morgan, Sydney, Brandon, Justin, Kyle, Kory...

Julianne Keller

Julianne Keller

Apr 14, 2015

Julianne Keller, age 57, passed away on April 14, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was a loving wife and mother. Julianne’s hobbies included scrapbooking, crafts, and reading. She loved to spend time with her family, visiting at cookouts, taking pictures and her cats. She was an avid book reviewer and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Photography Club. She...

Lisa (Kensler)  Ogg

Lisa (Kensler) Ogg

Apr 14, 2015

Lisa (Kensler) Ogg, 57, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, after a brave, two year battle with cancer Lisa was a 1975 graduate of Hilliard High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources from the Ohio State University and Associate Degree in Medical Administration from Ohio University. Lisa worked as...

Evelyn "Bobbie" Hall

Evelyn "Bobbie" Hall

Apr 14, 2015

Evelyn J. “Bobbie” Hall, 85 of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on April 14th, 2015 at the family’s residence. She was born on July 26, 1929 to the late, William and Thelma Williams Gaskins, in West Virginia. She helped with farming with her family and grew to have a devoted love of the Lord and had a special...