Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Jay Palmer

Jay Palmer

Feb 14, 2014

Palmer Jay Edward Palmer 68 of Millersport, OH passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Pickering House. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on January 24, 1946 to the late Frederick and Nellie Lloyd Palmer. He was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of...

Joan Miller

Joan Miller

Feb 13, 2014

Joan K. Miller, age 75 of Baltimore, formerly of Millersport passed away at her residence on Thursday February 13th, 2014. Joan was born in Huntington, WV on January 5th, 1939 to her parents, Elliott and Helena Bias Scarberry. Joan was retired from Whetstone Medical Clinic and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time...

Betty Wade

Betty Wade

Feb 12, 2014

Betty L. Wade, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. Betty was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who will be sadly missed by her daughter, Sally (Galen) German of Somerset, Ohio; granddaughter, Kelli (Steve) Andrich of London, Ohio; great grandchildren, Kyler Wagner, Reese Andrich, and Jake Andrich; sister,...

Arnold "Chuck" Tuggle

Arnold "Chuck" Tuggle

Feb 12, 2014

Tuggle Arnold “Chuck” Tuggle, 78 of Johnstown, Ohio died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at McNaughton Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. He was a retired caller for CSX Railroad with 23 years of service. He was a member of Johnstown United Methodist Church, Hungarian Reform Church in Columbus, OH, Johnstown Lions Club and Johnstown Sportsman Club. Chuck is survived by his...

Warren "Doug" Thrush, Sr

Warren "Doug" Thrush, Sr

Feb 11, 2014

Warren Douglas “Doug” Thrush, Sr. age 55 of Lancaster, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Doug is survived by his children, Warren Douglas Thrush Jr., Christopher (Jessica) Thrush, and Kimberly (Mark) Bond all of Lancaster; grandchildren, Emily, Andrew, Hannah, Nick, Colin, Landin, Mark, Madison, Cadee, Abigail, and Grady; mother, Granny Thrush of Elliston, VA; brothers and...

Barbara Richards

Barbara Richards

Feb 8, 2014

Barbara Ann Richards, age 86 of Baltimore, died Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born to C. L. Haynes and Dessie Haynes Koffman, on April 2nd, 1927. Barb was a lifelong resident of Baltimore, OH who retired from Western Electric. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Dee...

Willard Leon Taylor

Willard Leon Taylor

Feb 7, 2014

Taylor Willard “Leon” Taylor 81 of Baltimore, OH died Friday, February 7, 2014 at his residence. He was a US Air Force veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and a retired mechanic from Center City International. Leon was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Baltimore Masonic Lodge 475 F & AM, Aladdin Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Provost...

William "Chip" Black

William "Chip" Black

Feb 5, 2014

William R “Chip” Black William Romie “Chip” Black, 48, of Lancaster went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 05, 2014 at the Columbus Alzheimer Center in Columbus Ohio. He was born in Lancaster July 21, 1965 to James R. and Sandra A (Towe) Black, formally of Lancaster, and currently in Melbourne, Florida. Bill was a...

Ralph Witte, Sr

Ralph Witte, Sr

Feb 5, 2014

Witte Ralph C. Witte, Sr. 78 of Lancaster, Ohio, former resident of Belleville, MI went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. He was born on April 20, 1935 in Allen Park, MI to the late Frank E. and Myrtle Schultz Witte. He was a hard working, generous man and...

Jack Hicks

Jack Hicks

Feb 4, 2014

Jack Tracy Hicks, 56, of Bremen died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on October 2, 1957 in Green Sulfur Springs, West Virginia to the late Winfred Hicks and the late Mary Ellen (Harvey) Hicks. Jack graduated from Lancaster High School in 1975. He was a true artist and perfectionist, he worked...

Richard "Dick" Vogel

Richard "Dick" Vogel

Feb 4, 2014

Vogel Richard L. (Dick) Vogel, 87, of Gahanna, Ohio, born on January 8, 1927 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. “Mr. Vogel” as he was affectionately known by the many people’s lives that he touched is survived by his wife of 64 years, Raymonda; their dog “Suzie” and his...

Flora "Peggy" Bennett

Flora "Peggy" Bennett

Feb 3, 2014

Bennett Flora “Peggy” Bennett 92 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church, life member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and F.O.E. Ladies Auxiliary in Xenia, Ohio and also a member of Loyal Order of Moose in Lancaster. Peggy is survived by her nieces and nephews, Charlene Denny,...

Betty (Schneider)  Pearce

Betty (Schneider) Pearce

Feb 3, 2014

Betty (Schneider) Pearce, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the Pickering House. Betty was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a graduate of Berne Union High School. Betty was a member of St Matthew Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove, Daughters of the American Revolution, Fairfield County Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society,...

Retta Bainter

Retta Bainter

Jan 30, 2014

Bainter Retta Carole Hickman Bainter 73 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. She owned and operated Carole’s Cut and Curl prior to retiring and then going to JCPenney Salon. Retta is survived by her daughter, Cheri Bainter of Lancaster, Ohio; grandson, Zacherie Bainter of Lancaster, Ohio; sisters, Pat (Darl) Moury of Lancaster, Ohio, Betty...

George Denius

George Denius

Jan 29, 2014

Denius George Robert Denius 83 of Carroll, Ohio died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Emeritus of Lakeview. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 27, 1930 to the late H. Glenn and Blanche Denius. He was a retired auditor for Defense Contract Audit Agency with over 30 years of service and later worked at Battelle in the inventory...

Charles Melosh

Charles Melosh

Jan 28, 2014

Charles Lewis Melosh, age 72, left on January 28, 2014, to begin his road trip home. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran with the US Air Force and a graduate of Ohio State University. He was a long time resident and business owner in central Ohio. He is survived by daughters Dawn Melosh of Carrollton, Texas, and Detria (Lynn) Hiles...

Rev. Thomas Rogers

Rev. Thomas Rogers

Jan 27, 2014

Rev. Thomas Paul Rogers Rev. Thomas Paul Rogers 70 of Lancaster, Ohio, went home to his Lord and Savior at the Pickering House on January 27, 2014 after a courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure. He was the son of the late Vernon E. L. Rogers and the late Marjorie C. Shillingstad Rogers, was born on January 5, 1944 in...

Fred L. "Fred L. "Sonny" Hanna" Hanna

Fred L. "Fred L. "Sonny" Hanna" Hanna

Jan 26, 2014

Fred L. “Sonny” Hanna, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Fairfield Medical Center. Fred was born February 11, 1942 in a log cabin in Dixie, Ohio. Fred retired after 37 years with Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. He was a devoted son and brother; a loving and caring father and grandfather; and he will be sadly...

Thomas "Thomas "Tom" Q. Nebbergall" Nebbergall

Thomas "Thomas "Tom" Q. Nebbergall" Nebbergall

Jan 24, 2014

Thomas Q. Nebbergall, 76, of Millersport, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. Tom was born on January 5, 1938 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Tom was a retired asbestos worker with the Asbestos Workers Local 44 in Columbus. He worked at the Kroger in Heath after retiring. He was veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Tom was...

Jacquelyn Wharton

Jacquelyn Wharton

Jan 22, 2014

Jacquelyn Ann Darfus Wharton, 83, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born July 5, 1930 in Lancaster. She was an LHS 1948 graduate and was employed for many years by the Essex Wire Corporation. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Elizabeth Circle UMW, The...