Local Ohio Obituaries
Michael Peters
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...
Josephine Williams
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...
Casey Canter
Sep 19, 2015
Casey Jeana Kelsey Canter, 6, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Nationwide ChildrenÂ’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,...
David Miller
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,...
Jane Smith
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,...
Betty Wharton
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,...
Paul Van Camp
Sep 18, 2015
Paul E. Van Camp, age 82 of Lancaster, Ohio, died September 18th, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born to the late Lester and Faye Doyle Van Camp on July 22nd, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Paul attended the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. Paul and his wife Evelyn have been residents of Lancaster since 1964. They...
Norma Straten
Sep 15, 2015
Norma J. Straten passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15th. She retired from the Lancaster City Schools as a Managing Cook after 25 years of service. She enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening, fishing and watching The Ohio State Buckeyes. She is a member of the 6th Avenue United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, David L....
Harold Blank
Sep 15, 2015
Harold E. Blank, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on September 15, 2015 at the Pickering House. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Harold was a veteran in WWII in the army. He retired from Anchor Hocking plant 2 after 42 years of service. He was a lifelong member of the Eagles and the American Legion. Harold is...
Charles "Chuck" Orr
Sep 12, 2015
Charles “Chuck” W. Orr, age 83, of Lancaster, Died Sept. 12th, 2015 at the Arbors of Carroll. A son of the late, John J. and Alice Mae (Sharkey) Orr was born at Stonecreek, OH on Oct. 21st, 1931. Prior to his enlistment in the Korean War, Charles married the former Mary Lou Jones on December 15th, 1950. They reared four...
Leatrice "Tiggie" Langfitt
Sep 11, 2015
Langfitt Leatrice “Tiggie” Joy Creel Thorn Langfitt 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at The Pickering House. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Spencer and Bertha Gilman Creel. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and...
Delbert Wright
Sep 11, 2015
Delbert G. Wright, 92, of Newark, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, September 11, 2015. Delbert was a member of New Life Christian Center in Lancaster for 43 years before joining The Life Church in Heath, Ohio. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II. Delbert loved the...
Lavonne Gearhart
Sep 8, 2015
Lavonne B. Gearhart, 80, of Janesville, Wisconsin, former resident of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at her residence. She was a retired accountant of thirty years and a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, Blooming PetuniaÂ’s Quilt Club and United Methodist Women. During and at her husbandÂ’s pastorates, she was a choir director, organist,...
Judith Fricker
Sep 7, 2015
Judith A. (Mathias) Fricker 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at her residence. She was retired from Irvine Drew Shoe Co. with 30 years of service and also retired from Tiki Bowling Lanes with 25 years of service. She was a member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ and F.O.E. Aries 2120 Ladies Auxiliary. Judith...
William Schroer
Sep 6, 2015
William “Bill” Schroer, 75, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2015, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Newark. Bill was a social studies teacher of 32 years. In his first four years at Kenton City Schools, he met and married fellow teacher, Sandy. Their two-week honeymoon was spent at a doubleheader in Cleveland, the Poconos, and a doubleheader...
Anna Alonso
Sep 5, 2015
Anna Orestina Pirraglia was born in New York on September 16, 1926, one of three children of Teresa DeMaio and Benedetto Pirraglia, in a more genteel time. From her father and mother, Anna developed a love of music and the arts. As a child, Anna enjoyed sketching, painting, and sculpture, sometimes choosing her subjects while in history class. She learned...
George "Dick" Gunder
Sep 4, 2015
George “Dick” Gunder, 83, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Dick was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church, the Lancaster Elks Lodge, and a member of the Rushville Lions Club. He retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Company after 40 years of service. Dick served in the U.S. Army. Dick is survived by...
Robert Hatch
Sep 3, 2015
Michael Hatch, of Lancaster, passed away on September 3, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Michael is survived by his Fiance of 25 years, Cherl Arnold; daughter, Melissa Price; grandchildren, Aleece Price and Abby and Ava Morgan; and sister, Barbara (Phil) Hanna. Caring Cremation has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. The memorial service is being held...
Irene Saba
Sep 2, 2015
Irene Sammons Saba 74 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was a retired secretary for Lancaster City Schools. She was member of Good Shepherd Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. Irene is survived by her husband of 41years, Gary Saba; daughter, Jennifer (Walter) Ziolo of Lancaster, Ohio; six grandchildren,...
Della Burgoon
Sep 1, 2015
Della Joann Burgoon, age 82, of Carroll, died at her residence on September 1st, 2015. She was born in Sugar Grove to the late, Charles and Minnie Bigham Jackson, on March 31, 1933. She retired from Anchor Hocking. She was the youngest of 19 children. Della loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Della...
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