Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Juanita Wilson

Juanita Wilson

Feb 11, 2015

Juanita Wilson, age 89, of Lancaster, died on February 11, 2015 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 17th, 1925 in Alexandria, to the late Herman and Ruth Crawford Kennedy. She worked at Big Bear for 20 years as a cashier and enjoyed collecting Bears and Manatees. Juanita loved her family, and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely....

Donald "Don/Donnie" Conrad

Donald "Don/Donnie" Conrad

Feb 11, 2015

Donald “Don/Donnie” Conrad 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed from his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 31, 1955, and lived every day to the fullest. He never knew a stranger and was loved by all. Our life on earth is a journey to be enjoyed, Don enjoyed his journey...

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

Feb 10, 2015

Mary J. Scott, 63, of Lancaster, passed away on February 10, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mary is survived by her son Milo (Billie) Scott; grandchildren, Maranda (Jesse) Botts, Derick (Brandi) Scott, and Darren Scott; great-grandchildren, Kayden Botts and Hayden Botts; sisters, Elaine (William) Moore and Connie (Dee) Caudillo; nieces and...

Ila Planck

Ila Planck

Feb 10, 2015

Ila (JoAnn) Planck 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. She enjoyed being with her family, crocheting, art and crafts, fishing, and boating. JoAnn is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Denise A. (Rick Cochran) Bauer of Thornville, Ohio and Diana E. Jones of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Marc W. Bauer, Stephen R. (Crystal)...

Catherine McClurg

Catherine McClurg

Feb 6, 2015

Catherine McClurg, 65, of Thurston, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015. Catherine was born January 14, 1950, in Lancaster to the late, Samuel and Bertha (Church) Mattox. She worked for 18 years at Fast Max in Baltimore. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Scott) McClurg Parrish; son, Zeke McClurg; grandchildren, Angel Parrish, Sierra McClurg, Sam (Christina) McClurg, and...

Eugene Schultz

Eugene Schultz

Feb 5, 2015

Eugene “Gene” Schultz, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on February 5, 2015. Gene is survived by his children, David (Lacey) Schultz, Gene (Melissa) Schultz, II, and Amy (Kevin) Jones; grandchildren, David R., Jennifer M., Nicholas W. Schultz, Jennifer (Trent) Eyman, Colten Schultz, Kevin Jones, and Dakota Jones; great-grandchildren, Bristol M. Diles and Sydney A. Young; brothers...

Barb Mowery

Barb Mowery

Feb 5, 2015

Barb A. Mowery, age 61 of Thornville, formerly of Lancaster, died February 5th, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born on March 31, 1953 to her parents, Joan Reich Black and the late Richard Black. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Bieter and Flege and the Heritage Pharmacy. She was a member of the Buckeye Lake Moose Lodge...

Terry Lee Pierce, Sr

Terry Lee Pierce, Sr

Feb 4, 2015

Terry Lee Pierce, Sr. 64, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Terry was born May 18, 1950, in Lancaster to the late Marguerite (Smyers) and Russell L. Pierce, Sr. Terry served his country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. Terry worked for many years as a carpet installer. Terry is survived...

Laura Wells

Laura Wells

Feb 4, 2015

Laura M. (Meno) Wells 70 of Lancaster, Ohio Passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Pickering House. She was born on December 8, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John Meno and Esther Williamson Meno Brewer. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ron Wells; sister, Nova (Ralph) Knadler, Beverly Rice, Linda King, Virginia Shaw, and...

Evelyn Cripps

Evelyn Cripps

Feb 3, 2015

Evelyn M. Cripps 81 of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Thurston United Methodist Church and loved flowers, gardening, yard work and quilting. Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother and great mother. She is survived by her son, Doug (Shelia) Cripps; grandchild, Chris (Cynthia) Cripps; great-grandson, Damon Cripps all...

Richard Benner

Richard Benner

Feb 1, 2015

Richard L. Benner, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Dick was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After retiring from City Savings & Loan in December, 1991, Dick and his longtime friend, L. Richard “Dick” Bartlett formed the Bartlett Benner Realty Company. He was...

Earl Clark

Earl Clark

Jan 30, 2015

Earl W. Clark, age 90, of Millersport, went home to be with the Lord, on January 30th, 2015 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on November 23, 1924 to the late, John and Vera Jamison Clark in Bowerston, OH. He served in the US Navy in both WWII and Korea. He was a member of the Millersport United Methodist...

Stan Robinson

Stan Robinson

Jan 28, 2015

Stan Robinson, 83, of Lancaster, Ohio, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Stan was born in 1931 in Mt. Kisco, New York where he started his career as a radio broadcaster in 1949. He later moved to Ohio where he was a radio and television personality for the next six...

Jean Henderson

Jean Henderson

Jan 28, 2015

Jean L. Henderson, 86, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Pickering House.

Florence Friend

Florence Friend

Jan 27, 2015

Florence M. Dennison Friend, age 97, of Lancaster, died January 27th, at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on July 31, 1917 in Carroll, to the late Charles and Edna Hall Dennison. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Olivedale in Lancaster. She was a wonderful housekeeper who loved her family deeply and will be greatly...

R. Asher

R. Asher

Jan 27, 2015

Asher R. Elaine (Rife) Asher, 57 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at her home early on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 after fighting a hard, long battle against kidney and heart disease. Elaine was born on December 29, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio to Richard and Jean Rife. She graduated from Lancaster High School. She worked for Culligan’s Water for many years...

David Kistler

David Kistler

Jan 24, 2015

David A. Kistler, 58, of Pleasantville, went to his heavenly father on January 24, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was a caring husband, son, father, and grandfather. David is survived by his wife, Eva Kistler; father, Robert (Marilyn) Kistler Sr.; children, Billy Reynolds, Angel (Jeff) McKittrick, Mike Pettit, Kacy (Julie) Pettit, and Jackie (Cathy) Senig; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Mary Fauble

Mary Fauble

Jan 19, 2015

Mary R. Fauble, 91, of Lancaster, died on Monday, January 19, 2015, at Carroll Place. Mary was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She was a 1941 graduate of Lancaster High School and she worked several years at the Ohio University - Lancaster Library. Mary is survived by her son, Loy E. Fauble, Jr. of Lancaster; daughter, Nancy...

Mary ""Babe"" Dupler

Mary ""Babe"" Dupler

Jan 17, 2015

Mary I. “Babe” Dupler, age 94 of Lancaster, died January 17th, 2015 at Heartland of Fairfield. She was born on December 5th, 1920 in Royalton, OH to the late, Oscar and Blanche Hart Kiger. She was a member of the Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church; a 1939 graduate of Amanda High School; and married the love of her life on June...

Michael Evans

Michael Evans

Jan 17, 2015

Michael E. Evans, Sr. age 73, of Pickerington, formerly of Lancaster, died January 17th, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1941, to the late Jack and Juanita Koontz Evans in Lancaster. He worked as a foreman from Hordis Brothers and C and E Glass. He served his country in the US NAVY. He was a member...