Local Ohio Obituaries

Oct 1, 2013

John E. Morgan, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at the Pickering House. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. John is survived by his step-son, Jack (Sherri) Withem; daughter, Sheena (Mike) Saunders; grandchildren, Ijada Ellis and Jonathon Ellis; great grandson, Zachery Ellis; sisters, Kay Bowersock and Patricia Thress; brothers, Jonas Morgan and James...

Sep 30, 2013

Nial “Herb” Scott, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Pickering House. With his smile and sense of humor, no one was a stranger to Herb. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed singing; painting; hunting, fishing, and the outdoors; the Ohio State Buckeyes; NASCAR; and baseball. Herb...

Sep 30, 2013

Marguerite C. Bird, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. Marguerite was most recently a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, but was very active in the Presbyterian Church through out her life. She was a cheerful person who enjoyed painting, reading, bible study, working with children...

Sep 28, 2013

Cloyce H. Brown “Brownie”, age 96 of Lancaster, died September 28th, 2013 at The Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster to Clement and Lillie Cooper Brown on December 14, 1916. He was a lifetime member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a 1934 graduate of Lancaster High School. He was retired from Ohio Power...

Sep 27, 2013

Hooker Alan M. Hooker went to his heavenly home Friday, September 27, 2013. He was born May 13, 1950 to the late Ora and Annacetta Hooker in Louisville, Ohio. A 1968 graduate of Louisville High School, he earned his Bachelors in business degree from Cleveland State University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University. Alan also completed...

Sep 26, 2013

James Michael Potts, age 59, of Lancaster, died September 26th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, on May 4th 1954, to James and Hazel Bontrager Potts. He worked for Arcair for 16 years and South Central Power for 16 years. He was a Berne Union Soccer, Basketball, and Football Youth League Coach. He loved to...

Sep 26, 2013

Mary E. Thompson, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away at Riverside Country Care Center in McConnelsville, on Thursday September 26th, 2013. She was born to Samuel and Goldie Fleak in Groveport, OH on May 30th, 1928. She was a 1946 Groveport High School Graduate. Mary loved country crafts and loved her family very much. Our beloved Mary has now joined...

Sep 25, 2013

JoAnna Elaine Bowshier Hoffman, 85, of Carroll, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre. JoAnna was born January 19, 1928, one of five children, born to the late Hazel and Harold Bowshier. JoAnna was a member of the North Congregation Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lancater. She worked for many years at Anchor Hocking. JoAnna is...

Sep 25, 2013

Rev. Robert “Bob” Quick, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Hideaway Hills, died September 25th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born on May 28th, 1927 in Marion, OH. He is a retired United Methodist Pastor who was active in the West Ohio Conference, serving 14 churches during his career. In his retirement, he served as an interim...

Sep 22, 2013

Charles Frederick “Fritz” Prosch, 77, of Lancaster, died Sunday, September 22, 2013. The world lost a great storyteller that day—a man with a big heart and a zest for living life to the fullest. Fritz was born January 24, 1936, to Olive (Ballentine) and Marcus Prosch. He grew up in Washington Court House, Ohio. He graduated from Washington Court House...

Sep 22, 2013

Bastian Jacqueline June (Lindsey) Bastian, 67 of Baltimore, Ohio and formerly of Ashville, Ohio died Sunday, September 22, 2013. Jackie was the daughter of the late John J. and Mildred (Reed) Lindsey. She was a member of the National Honor Society and a 1964 graduate of Teays Valley High School, Ashville, Ohio. She and her high school sweetheart, Paul, were...

Sep 20, 2013

Margaret “Peg” Fisher, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013, at Crestview Skilled Nursing Center. Peg retired after 42 years of service with Ohio Bell. She was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a member of the C.W.A. Local 4310. She was a volunteer at Fairfield Medical Center. Peg loved to play bingo...

Sep 20, 2013

Aaron Michael Smith, age 38, of Lancaster, died September 20th 2013, at the Pickering House. He was a member of Church of Christ. He was an avid bowler who participated in Tiki Bowling’s mixed Leagues every Thursday. He loved his family to death. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Smith of Lancaster; child, Emily Wood; mother, Karla Smith...

Sep 19, 2013

Greenlee Timothy Allen Greenlee 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at his home on Thursday, September 19, 2013 with Acclaim Hospice. He was born on September 7, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Mae Gaskins Greenlee, father Howard Edward Greenlee, brother, Harry Dawson Greenlee, brothers-in-law, John Bullock and Richard Price and special aunt Bessie Inez...

Sep 19, 2013

Hargus Richard L. Hargus 54 of Lancaster, Ohio died September 19, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He manufactured his own wiring harness for the transportation industry. He was a member of AMVETS. He is survived by his father, Marvin Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Rod Hargus of Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia A. Hargus....

Sep 16, 2013

Mary L. Rayburn, 80, Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. Mary is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Jeffrey) Thompson, Marilyn (James) Davis, Kathy Morse, and Lori Rayburn; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Nahnsen, Sherie Thompson, Shelley (Christopher) Barr, Annie (Isaac) Shelton, and Bob (Betsy Krestley) Davis; great grandchildren, Wilson and Callie Shelton, and Raylee Barr; and many nieces and...

Sep 15, 2013

William “Bill” Reeves, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Southeastern Correctional Institution. He was a avid Cincinnati Reds and NASCAR fan. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years,...

Sep 15, 2013

Rev. Robert “Bob” Quick, age 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Hideaway Hills, died September 25th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born on May 28th, 1927 in Marion, OH. He is a past United Methodist Pastor who was active in the West Ohio Conference, serving 14 churches during his career. In his retirement, he served as an interim...

Sep 14, 2013

Brandy A. Lansing, age 35, of Lancaster, died September 14th, 2013 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born at Grant Hospital to James and Deborah Nowlin on June, 25th, 1978. She was a Medical Fraud Analyst who was a 97 graduate of Fairfield Union, who went on to graduate from OU, and was finishing her Master’s at Walden...

Sep 12, 2013

Fred R. Carpenter March 10, 1936 - September 12, 2013

Carpenter Fred R. Carpenter, 77 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 13, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was a US Army veteran and a farmer. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Dairy Boosters and C.O.B.A. Fred is survived by his daughters, Amy (Harold)...