Local Ohio Obituaries

Jerry Ackison

Feb 1, 2016

Jerry Ackison, age 66, of Thurston, died February 1st, 2016 at Crestview Nursing Home. He was born on May 12, 1949 to the late Edwin and Gay Ackison in Hocking County. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends arou nd Thurston. Jerry will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sisters, Patsy (Walter) Peters...

Jo Ann Boice

Jan 31, 2016

Jo Ann (Seifert) Boice, 79, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Boice; children, Patrick L. (Diane) Boice, Michael C. Boice, Jane A. (Mark) Sharp, and Ben E. Boice; grandchildren, Ryan L. (Jessica) Boice, Eric M. Boice, Nicholas L. Boice, Paige M....

Neal Welch

Jan 31, 2016

Neal R. Welch, age 72, of Lancaster, died January 31st, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on February 25th, 1943 to the late, Floyd and Myrtle (Sims) Welch in Pickerington. Neal retired as an office manager for Essex Wire and United Technologies after 22 years. He also worked for Rockwell Industries for 4 years and was a...

Barbara Miller

Jan 31, 2016

Barbara S. Miller, 82, of Circleville, Ohio met her husband and son at the gates of heaven on January 31, 2016. She was born on October 22, 1933 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Ethel Shumaker.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard E. Miller, and son, Charles.

She...

Carlene Frazier

Jan 31, 2016

Carlene Jane Frazier 84 of Lancaster, Ohio and a former resident of Newark, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Licking County, Ohio on December 9, 1931 to the late Samuel and Neva (Backus) McMannis. She worked for Snyder Electric and later in the seafood dept. of Kroger on East Main Street. She...

Charles "Salty" McClenaghan

Jan 31, 2016

Charles William “Salty” McClenaghan, age 94, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at The Arbors at Carroll. He was born Aug. 14, 1921 to William and Margaret Lutz McClenaghan Ruff and proudly called Lancaster “home” his entire life. Salty was a 1939 Lancaster High School graduate and the last surviving member of the 1939 Golden...

R. Eileen Patterson

Jan 30, 2016

R. Eileen Patterson 89 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1926 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Joseph and Florence Taylor Landerfelt. She was a member of Blessing Memorial Church. Eileen is survived by her son, Elmer Lee (Pam) Patterson; daughter, Janet K. Patterson; grandchildren, Shaun Nicolia...

Robert "Bob" Baker

Jan 23, 2016

Robert “Bob” Baker, age 86 of Lancaster, died January 23rd, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born on March 26th, 1929 in Mansfield. Bob served his country in the Marines, during the Korean War. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for 30+ years and was a past Scout Master. He helped start troop 240 at...

Bonnie Hartley

Jan 22, 2016

Bonnie J. Hartley, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 22, 2016.

For many years, Bonnie helped care for and enrich the lives of many, many children as a child care provider. She also worked for several years at Kanes Restaurant.

Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother who...

Anna Ankrom

Jan 22, 2016

Anna I. Ankrom, 67, of Rockbridge, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at the Pickering House.

Anna worked as a Home Health Aid. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid artist. She loved charcoal drawing and was particularly fond of drawing any type of nature scene.

Anna is survived by her brother, Kenneth E....

Kim Gail Lisamarie Mettler

Jan 21, 2016

Kim Gail Lisamarie Mettler, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Kim was a kind and caring person. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her daughter, Nicole and her grandchildren.

Honoring Kim’s generous wish, the gift of life was shared...

Clarence "Buck" Alexander

Jan 16, 2016

Clarence “Buck” E. Alexander 78 of Somerset, Ohio; passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at his residence. He was a long time musician, playing his guitar. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sarah Alexander; sons, Amos and Roger both of Lancaster, Ohio, Thaddeus (Laura) of Las Vegas, Nevada and Joseph of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Christy of Junction...

Gary "Doc" Docter

Jan 15, 2016

Gary “Doc” K. Docter, 70, of Thornville, Ohio died at 5:45PM., January 15, 2016 at his home.

He was born August 28, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio to Robert and Frances “Betty” (Barclay) Docter. Mr. Docter is survived by his children, Babette (Greg) Wofter of Zanesville, Garrett Docter of Newark, Nicole (Dan) Long of Columbus, grandchildren,...

Patricia Squibb

Jan 14, 2016

Patricia E. Squibb, age 55, of Baltimore died at Riverside on January 14th, 2016. She was born in Akron on Jan, 26th, 1960 to the late, Ernest and Macel Jarvis. Pat worked for Limited Brands and is a member of Crossroads Church in Lithopolis. Pat was an amazing mother and wife, who loved spending time with her family and...

Esther Rawlins

Jan 13, 2016

On January 13, 2016 marked the passing of a great lady. Late on Wednesday afternoon, Esther Miriam Rawlins, surrounded by loving family members, devoted caregivers and friends, died peacefully at the Lanfair Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Lancaster, Ohio.

On April 8, 1922 fraternal twins were born to Lucille and Homer Collins in Chillicothe, Ohio. They named...

Charles "Chuck" Meckley

Jan 12, 2016

Charles “Chuck” H. Meckley, age 74, of Lancaster, passed on January 12, 2016 at the Pickering House with his family at his side. He was born June 21st, 1941 in Elyria, OH to the late Henry and Marie DeCarlo Meckley. Chuck previously taught at Franklin University and retired from Grant Medical Center as a Bio Med Technician. He was...

Ila "Jean" Welty

Jan 12, 2016

Ila “Jean” Welty, age 62 of Thornville, passed away on January 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 8th, 1953 to the late Clyde and Maude Fyock Snyder. Jean worked as an assistant manager at UDF and was a member of the Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene. She adored Elvis and loved spending time with all...

Jack Miller

Jan 11, 2016

Jack David Miller 49 of Amanda, Ohio passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a technician and welder for Crane One Services in Columbus, Ohio. Jack was an avid OSU fan, loved to fish and was a graduate of Logan High School. Jack is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sheri Miller; son, Ryan...

Martha Beougher Roley

Jan 11, 2016

Martha E. Beougher Roley 90 of Sugar Grove, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Pickering House. She was retired from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the State of Ohio. She was a member of Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church, Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, Amanda Senior Citizens and a volunteer for the Lutheran Food Pantry. Martha is...

Timothy Gray

Jan 8, 2016

Timothy “Tim” Patrick Gray, 49, of Lancaster, went to his heavenly home, after an extended battle with M.S., on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Tim loved the outdoors, where he could often be found hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed drawing and painting. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jodi Gray; parents,...