Local Ohio Obituaries

Aug 17, 2013

Harper Mary L. Harper 93 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Pickering House. She retired from Jackson School District in food service and had been a clerk for the Hoover Co. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Glenn) Moreland of Lancaster, Ohio, Betty (Scott) Lehman of moon twp., Pennsylvania and Bill (Jill) Harper of...

Aug 13, 2013

Frank Boggs, Jr., 82, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Adena Medical Center. Frank was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. Frank is survived by his wife, Edith Boggs; daughter, Debbie Boggs; step children, Keith McCloud, Ronnie McCloud, and Donna Turner; grandchildren, Chris (Amber) Burleson and Amanda (Nathan) Langford; 7 great grandchildren;...

Aug 11, 2013

Frank Homer, 93, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Frank served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was the recipient of 3 Bronze Stars. He was a plumber for 40 years and a member of the Plumber & Pipe Fitters Local #189. He enjoyed farming on the family farm after retirement. Frank is survived by his...

Aug 11, 2013

Russell D. Wilkes, 89, of Baltimore, died on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at the Pickering House. Russell served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Kirkersville Apostolic Church and retired from Carr Manufacturing in Columbus. He we will be remembered as a loving and caring husband. Russell is survived by his son, Richard T. (Gail)...

Aug 10, 2013

Margaret I. “Maggie” Fisher, 76, of Lancaster, born May 1, 1937, went home to the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Martin and Mildred Young; and son, Bill. She is survived by her children, Kathy Messer of Bradenton, FL, Charles (Teresa) Council of Sydney, OH, Pat Campbell of Bradenton, FL,...

Aug 10, 2013

David A. Stout, age 54, of Lancaster, died August 10th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, on October 24th 1958 to Carl “Pete” and Anna Eslinger Stout Jr. He formerly worked at Anchor Hocking. David was a free spirit who will be missed by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Susan Stout...

Aug 7, 2013

Marcella F. Bushee, 92, of Millersport passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born January 5, 1921, in Bremen, Ohio to the late John and Josephine Brandt. Marcella was formerly a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church. Marcella is survived by her daughter, Marla Kay Bushee of Millersport, Ohio; son, Gary (Rhoda) Bushee of Lompoc, California; granddaughter,...

Aug 5, 2013

Love Donna Jean Love 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away at her residence on Monday, August 5, 2013. She had worked for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. and was a member of New Life Christian Center where she had been a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her sons, Marvin (Ann) Sowers and Melvin Sowers; daughter, Gloria (Ed) Imler...

Aug 5, 2013

Catherine Irene (Huber) Febus, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Irene was a member of Olivedale, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks BPOE, the Loyal Order of Moose, Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, and a former member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. She was co-owner, with her husband,...

Aug 4, 2013

Persinger Perry Scott Persinger, Sr. 58 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, August, 4, 2013. He had worked for Dalton Paving as a roller operator. He is survived by his children, Perry, Kelley, Trevor, Tray and Pearin; several grandchildren; mother, Margarite Persinger; father, Earl Persinger; brothers and sisters, Carol, Carlos, Jimmy, Richard (Myrtle), Manuel, Christal and Brent (Katherine); many nieces and...

Aug 1, 2013

Eugene E. LeFever, born March 20, 1944, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 1, 2013. Gene, as he is known to his close friends and family, married the love of his life, Barbie LeFever of 33 years. He retired from Lucent after 33 years of service. He was a dedicated member of the farming community his entire...

Jul 30, 2013

George W. Braden August 16, 1930 - July 30, 2013

Braden George W. Braden 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 after a long illness. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Jackson County, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, four daughters, two sons, 28 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. He was preceded...

Jul 29, 2013

Brown Beulah Birmingham Brown, 96 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Homestead Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Warren County, Ohio to the late Fred and Roba Birmingham. She was a retired elementary school teacher with 32 years of service in Ohio schools. She supervised student teachers for Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio, Bowling Green University,...

Jul 27, 2013

G. Helen “Toodles” Goodwin , age 90 of Lancaster died Saturday July 27, 2013 at the Pickering House, Lancaster. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter #434, a 4-H advisor, American Legion Auxiliary, LHS Class of 1941, Americana Players, OliveDale, and the Fairfield County Extension Agency. Her hobbies were all types of needle work and...

Jul 27, 2013

Steven Stone, 64, of New Lexington, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. Steven was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Steven is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter, Stephanie; and brothers and sisters, Charles, Virginia, Joyce, Robert, Kathy, Martha, and Barb. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...

Jul 25, 2013

Donald “Magilla” Miller, 63, of Lancaster, ended his long battle with cancer on July 25, 2013. Don was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Don loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite activities were hunting and fishing. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Miller and Clara Belle Fox. Don is survived by sons, Donnie...

Jul 23, 2013

Betty L. Blosser, age 85, died on July 23rd, 2013, at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation. She was born on April 19th, 1928 to Obe and Daisy Grandstaff Smith in Lancaster, OH. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from the Fairfield County Health Department after 15 years. She was survived by her daughter, Carla (Gary) J. Goodman of Lancaster;...

Jul 23, 2013

Jerry Hurt, 65, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Ricart Automotive Group after 31 years. Jerry loved animals, fishing, and pulling pranks. Jerry is survived by his fiance, Sue Mossholder; children, Jerry Lee Hurt, Megan (Jared) Primmer, and Liz (Ron) Spires;...

Jul 22, 2013

With family members by her side, Nancy Sterner’s body passed away on July 22, 2013, and her soul moved on to heaven, with her savior, Jesus Christ. Nancy was born on January 15, 1933, to the late Jacob and Helen Kaminen of Ishpeming, Michigan and she was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin; sister, Marlene; and daughter, Sharleen She...

Jul 19, 2013

Noah Zane West

July 19, 2013 - July 19, 2013

West Noah Zane West, Infant, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Jessica K Whipps and Timothy W West; brothers Leeland and Phoenix; grandparents Kelly Whipps, Cathy (David) Argyle of Lancaster, OH; and William West of Columbus, OH;...