Local Ohio Obituaries

Sep 5, 2014

Mauger E. Irene McDowell Mauger 93 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Homestead Nursing Center. She was a member of the former Methodist Church in front of Violet Cemetery and a member of the Pickerington Senior Citizens. She is survived by her daughter, Naomi Stiles of Baltimore, Ohio; sons, Paul (Barbara) McDowell of Willis, Texas and Darrell...

Sep 3, 2014

Kenneth R. Earle, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Pickering House. Kenneth was born February 22, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Dorothy Earle. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda Earle; children, Kim (Geoff) Davis, Scott (Cindy) Earle, and Stephanie...

Sep 2, 2014

Kimberly A. Barnhart, age 48 of Logan, died September 2nd, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Butler, PA on April 15, 1966. She graduated from OU and helped the world by being an energy auditor and incorporating solar energy into people’s lives. Kim was the beautiful baby daughter of Karl and Peggy Barnhart of Lancaster; a wonderful sister...

Sep 2, 2014

John Curtis Baird October 19, 1917 - September 2, 2014

Baird John Curtis Baird 96 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 19, 1917 to the late Clarence and Sadie Tobin Baird in Lancaster, Ohio. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 125 N....

Sep 2, 2014

Eugene “Gene” Haffey, 86, of Carroll, Ohio passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Gene was a member of David’s United Church of Christ and he served in the U.S. Army. He was a milk hauler for 36 years; built, owned, and operated the Dairy Queen in Canal Winchester for 23 years; and drove a Bloom...

Sep 2, 2014

Gladys E. Wright, 91, of Newark, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. She taught Sunday school for 30 years and was a choir member with the New Life Christian Center in Lancaster. She attended New Life Christian Center since 1960 and has attended The Life Church in Heath, Ohio since...

Sep 1, 2014

Betty L. Stokes, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late, Glenn and Mary Tinker Meeder in Chicago on April 18th, 1927. Betty graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1944 and was a 1949 graduate from the Ohio State University. She mostly taught 5th and 6th grade at...

Aug 31, 2014

Janet McKenzie Gilmore, of Lancaster, dearly loved mother of John Gilmore (Pat) and Anne Gilmore, of Lancaster, Steven Gilmore (Cindy) of Memphis, TN, and Susan Buck (Robert) of Atlanta, GA. died on August 31, 2014, at The Inn at Fairfield Village in Lancaster. She was 99 years old. A 60+ year resident of Lancaster, she had been an active volunteer...

Aug 30, 2014

Bosscawen Randall “Randy” L. Bosscawen 61 of Carroll, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Kobacker House. He was owner and operator of Multicon Fire Containment. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki; children, Shawn J. Bosscawen of Groveport, Ohio, Nathan D. Bosscawen of Whitehall, Ohio; Christi M. (Michael) Fields of Carroll, Ohio, and Ryan...

Aug 29, 2014

Linda Middleton, age 67 of Millersport, passed away at her residence in the early morning of August 29th, 2014. She was born to the late, Ernest and Oma Garey Dupler on January 25th, 1947 in Columbus. She was an avid golfer, who also enjoyed going to the beach, and occasionally combined the two. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother...

Aug 28, 2014

Raymond L. “Puddy” Hollaway, Jr, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Pickering House. Ray was born July 4, 1924 in Ferguson, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Marybeth Hollaway; parents, Agnes and Raymond L. Hollaway, Sr. of Alliance, Ohio; son, Jeffrey Jay Hollaway; and son-in-law, William...

Aug 28, 2014

Griffith Lola Jean “Jeannie” Griffith, 71, made her home in Lancaster, Ohio with her cousin, Melverna C. Huey, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1943 in Clarksburg, WV. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Amanda Senior Citizens Group, Bremen Senior Citizens Group, Friendly 60’s, Olivedale...

Aug 27, 2014

Richard E. “Dick” Waugh, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Pickering House. Dick was a 1951 graduate of Lancaster High School, where he played on the school golf team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church, a retired foreman with Anchor Hocking...

Aug 27, 2014

CREMATION Thursday, August 28, 2014

Aug 27, 2014

Beddow Alberta M. Beddow 78 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church, liked to walk the River Valley Mall, Avid bingo player, and enjoyed her family. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Paul Smith) Householder of Sugar Grove, Ohio, Elizabeth (Larry) Hill of Grove Port,...

Aug 27, 2014

Frank H. Graf, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Frank was a graduate of Berne Union High School. He retired after 45 years with Lancaster Glass. Frank was always there for anyone who might need a hand with anything. Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years, Leota Graf; children, Bryan (Ken) Graf, James (LeeAnn)...

Aug 26, 2014

Woltz Norma L. Woltz 79 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Lan-Fair Nursing Center. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years, taught Sunday School, avid caregiver and loved gardening. She is survived by her son, James Woltz of Lancaster, Ohio; daughters, Sandra (Steve) Brown, Judy (Darrell) Bresler, Beverly Pugh all...

Aug 24, 2014

Esther Louise Tucker, 86, lifelong resident of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Main Street Terrace Nursing Center in Lancaster. Louise was born November 30, 1927 to Stewart and Esther Mae Howard. She was a retired food service supervisor for the Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District, member of the Order of Eastern Stars, and member of Trinity...

Aug 22, 2014

Jean McCleery Baker, 95, of Rushville, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Heartland of Fairfield Nursing Center. Jean was born October 19, 1918 in Hooker, Ohio to Russell and Emma McCleery. She enjoyed her role as wife and mother. She took care of and fed anybody and everybody who walked through her door. Survived by daughters, Bonnie (Butch)...

Aug 21, 2014

M. Joan Secrist, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Bellefontaine, died August 21st, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was born to the late, Reverend T.P. and Anne (Bohlender) Laughner, on February 7th, 1928 in Terre Haute, IN. She was a 1946 graduate of Leetonia High School; she graduated from Wittenberg University in 1950; she obtained an additional undergraduate degree...