Local Ohio Obituaries

Apr 17, 2014

Diane I. Leasure, 69, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home. She was born April 21, 1944. She was retired from Western Electric in Columbus, Ohio. Diane is survived by her husband of 48 years, James J. Leasure; 2 daughters, Tina L. Leasure of Lancaster and Debra (Brian) Bibler of Baltimore; 3 grandsons, Curtis Milam III,...

Apr 17, 2014

Josephine J. Wildermuth, 92, passed away at Main Street Terrace, on April 17, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born December 5, 1921 in Rhyl, North Wales to Thomas and Amy Beatrice Jones, who predecease her. “Josie” met the love of her life, Paul H. Wildermuth, during W.W. II, in England, when she was in His Majesty’s Service, the...

Apr 13, 2014

Sharon Sue (Shonebarger) Kim, 67, went to be with her Savior, on April 13, 2014, surrounded by her family. Sharon, daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian (Steinmetz) Shonebarger, was born on October 21, 1946. She was born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, attending and graduating from Berne Union Local Schools in 1964. She married Joseph Kim in 1966, and...

Apr 13, 2014

Jividen Lucille W. Jividen, 86 of Baltimore, Ohio, died after a long illness on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1927 in Southside, WV to the late Waid and Edith Welker, she married Vance E. Jividen in 1950. They resided during most of their lives together in Baltimore, Ohio. Lucille was...

Apr 13, 2014

Barnes Ronald Lee Barnes 76 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a financial advisor for Meyers Jewelers. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and Lancaster Masonic Lodge. He was a US Marine Corp. veteran. Ronald is survived by his sons, Jeff Barnes of Lancaster, Ohio and Greg Barnes...

Apr 12, 2014

Kiger Jack Kiger 82 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Plant 1. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. Jack is survived by his daughter, Sheree E. (Jeff) Baker of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Lee Kiger and Chad (Brittany) Kiger all of...

Apr 12, 2014

Grandstaff Thomas A. Grandstaff 67 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. He served with the Navy Seabees and the US Army during the Vietnam War. Thomas was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended First Baptist church, a member of...

Apr 10, 2014

Edith L. McGill, age 77, of Baltimore, passed away April 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born on January 24th, 1937 in Cane Creek, KY to Admiral Dewey and Grettie Edwards Lyons. She worked as a nurse’s aid at Alum Crest until retiring. Edith was an amazing cook, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who enjoyed taking care...

Apr 8, 2014

Englehart Linda L. Englehart 65 of Millersport, Ohio died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Liberty Union High School, a member of the Baltimore VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3761, loved playing cards, mushroom hunting, cooking, pool parties, and spending time with her family. Linda is survived by her husband of 47...

Apr 7, 2014

Eric Karl Morse passed away April 7, 2014. Born in Ashtabula, and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, he lived most of his adult life in Livermore, California. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1974, worked at Anchor Hocking for a number of years, and then broke free to California. Eric was a freebird and adventurer. He lived life his way...

Apr 7, 2014

Dr. E.A. (Bud) Yarrington passed away on April 7th, 2014 at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 71 years whom he loved and cherished until the end, Christine W. Yarrington and his daughter and son-in-law Lynn and Paul Raduege. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Edith Yarrington, whom he was born...

Apr 5, 2014

Helen (Iden) Tipton, 86, passed peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2014. She was born May 9, 1927, in Frazeysburg, OH and she was a former resident of Tamarac, FL. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Charles E. Greer; husbands, Jack Tipton and Wayne Greer; parents, Charles and Edna Iden; and brothers, Bryce, Paul, and Harold Iden....

Apr 2, 2014

Ziegler Linda Jean (Pratt0 Ziegler 67 of Lancaster, OH was received into the arms of her Lord on April 2, 2014 at the Pickering House. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Wilma Pratt of Albany, OH. She was a LPN nurse, a member of the Red Hat Society and member of Fairfield Christian Church. In 2006, she...

Mar 29, 2014

Max Lewis Carpenter, 84, of Lancaster, passed away March 29th, 2014. He was born June 20, 1929 in Rockbridge, Ohio. He graduated from Enterprise High School in Hocking County in 1947, then moved to Lancaster and lived there the remainder of his life. He was employed by Standard Oil Company for 41years. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Max logged over 350,000...

Mar 27, 2014

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Gene H. McDonald, 78, of Rushville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at his home. Gene was a member of the Rushville United Methodist Church and a member of the Rushville Lions Club. He was a member of the Rushville Masonic Lodge #211, Lancaster Chapter #11, Lancaster Council #3, and Lancaster Commandery #2. Gene loved caring for...

Mar 26, 2014

Gleneva Leach, 87, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Gleneva was a member of the Pythian Sisters for over 50 years. She attended Maple Grove United Brethren Church, Baltimore and she worked for many years at the Lancaster Hospital / Fairfield Medical Center. Gleneva loved spending time with her family and she also enjoyed her flowers,...

Mar 26, 2014

Swartz Shirley M. Swartz 83 of Baltimore, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, OH. Shirley was born on July 11, 1930 in Kenova, WV to the late Elijah and Nannie (Chrisman) Spencer. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Mike) Rehrer of Lancaster, OH; sons, Ralph Swartz, Jr. and Joe Swartz both...

Mar 24, 2014

Hutchinson Daniel G. Hutchinson, Sr. 58 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, March 24, 2014. He was a manager and was an avid Harley rider, enjoyed golfing, loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Daniel G. Hutchinson, Jr. of Lancaster, OH, Dustin (Katy Elliott) Hutchinson of Carroll, OH, Deanna Hutchinson of Lancaster, OH, and Denver...

Mar 24, 2014

Jack Supman, 93, retired lawyer of over 50 years from Ohio, Florida, West Virginia, and Kentucky bar associations died March 24, 2014. He is survived by daughter, Cathy Jo (Joe) Meyer; son, Scott Maguire (Shelley) Supman; grandchildren, Sarah Supman, Ryan Supman, Tiffany (Dakota) Miller and Ross Meyer; as well as 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Mar 22, 2014

Larena V. Miller, age 80 of Baltimore, passed away Saturday March 22nd, 2014 at Kindred Nursing and Rehab in Pickerington. Larena was born on Jan 12, 1934, to her parents Riley and Mable Miller Palmer in Swanton, Nebraska. She was an avid gardener who deeply loved her whole family. She is survived by her sons, Doug (Gail), Tom (Pat)...