Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 17, 2013

McGee Stephen Dwight McGee of Lancaster went to be with his Lord Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was on the Ministry Team at Maple Street United Methodist Church as Director of Music. He retired from Ralston Foods where he was a Purchasing Co-coordinator. Steve was a private instructor of piano and trombone attending Louisiana Tech University and the University...

Jul 17, 2013

Gladys R. Foster, age 98, died on July 17th, 2013. She was born on August 11th, 1914 in Pataskala, to her parents, Olney and Ollie Reef Harter. She was a mother, chauffer, the best cook in the world never leaving anyone hungry, an avid gardener and farmer, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, Dale A....

Jul 16, 2013

Michael A. Walters, 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Caring Cremation will take place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

Jul 15, 2013

T. LOUISE ASHER, age 83, of Lancaster died Monday July 15, 2013 at the Pickering House. She worked for the Fairfield National Bank as a stenographer and was an Amanda High School graduate Class of 1947. She was a long time member of the Faith Memorial Church. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill Y. Asher; 2...

Jul 15, 2013

James R. Mitchell, age 91, of Lancaster, died on July 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1922 in Fairfield County to his parents, Robert and Nellie Springer Mitchell. He worked for 30 years at Essex Wire, and was in the U.S. NAVY from Sept. 30, 1942 until Jan 24, 1947. He was a man who...

Jul 13, 2013

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Morris Mary Cecelia Morris 67 of Somerset, Ohio died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a retired registered nurse for FairHoPe Hospice and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Somerset, Ohio and attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was a devoted Catholic. She is survived by her sons, Jack (Samantha) Morris of West...

Jul 13, 2013

Connie Cripps, 61, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Connie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Baltimore and a member of Olivedale Senior Center. She was a founding member of the West Side Block Watch and enjoyed volunteering for FairHoPe Hospice. She retired from Nationwide Insurance after 35 years. Connie's greatest love...

Jul 9, 2013

Crago Gary K. Crago 71 of Millersport, Ohio died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his residence. He was the former owner of KC’s Roofing Company for close to 40 years. He had a strong passion for horses and livestock sales, “you name it he could trade it”. He is survived by his daughter, Haley (Barry) Taylor of Thornville, Ohio; granddaughter,...

Jul 8, 2013

Ash Gene Ash, 88 of Lancaster, Ohio died on July 7, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Mary Mills Ash. He was a graduate of Piqua, Ohio High School and The Ohio State University College of Commerce. Gene worked after college for two years as...

Jul 8, 2013

Varney Della D. Varney 85 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Crestview Manor Rehabilitation Center. She operated Dee Beauty Shop in Columbus prior to her retiring and then working for Grant Medical Center in the gift shop. She was a member of the Scioto Ridge united Methodist Church and was a volunteer for First Community Nursing Home....

Jul 5, 2013

Robert “Zeke” Valentine, age 90, of Lancaster died Friday, July 5th, 2013 at Main St. Terrace Car Center. He was born in Lancaster on Saturday, May 5th, 1923 to his parents, Robert and Hettie Stroll Valentine. He was a 1942 Graduate of Berne Union. He was a Machinist at Rockwell Industries for over 35 years helping create innovative parts for...

Jul 4, 2013

Betty L. Pierson, 81, of Sugar Grove passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013, at her home Misty Valley Farm. She was born September 7, 1931, in Junction City to the late Harold and Florence (Hynus) Griffith. She was a 1949 graduate of Gahanna-Lincoln High School and retired from BankOne in Reynoldsburg. She was a member of Friends of the Park...

Jul 4, 2013

Tracy Huffman, age 57, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Formerly employed by Ohio Bell, AT&T, retired from Ameritech with 28 years of service. Graduated from Brookhaven High School. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bernice Gladden; brothers, William and Robert Gladden. She...

Jul 4, 2013

Paul Barber, age 75 of Millersport, went home to be with the Lord on July 4th, 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born on June 6th, 1938 to his parents, Lester and Anna Berthold Barber. He was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church and was a member F.&A.M. Alturas Lodge # 0537. He worked for Buckeye Stamping...

Jul 3, 2013

Azbell Helen “Mickey” Azbell 96 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was a retired blue print operator for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Plant 35 with 34 years of service. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, life time member of Ladies of the Moose Lodge 435, member of...

Jul 2, 2013

Gladys M. Campton, age 81, of Lancaster, died Tuesday July 2nd, 2013, at the Pickering House. She was born on September 12th, 1931 in Rockbridge, to her parents, Elmer and Nellie Pratt Campbell. She was a member of the First Church of God. She was an avid quilter and a wonderful baker. Gladys is survived by her daughters, Vicki...

Jul 1, 2013

Mackie Linda Kay Hane Mackie 66 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Centre. She was retired from the Limited Brands in the packaging department. She is survived by her daughter, Dana (Brad) Marsh of Lancaster, Ohio; step- children, Chris Varnell of Lancaster, Ohio, Jennifer and Keith (Cathy) Mackie of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Sydney...

Jun 29, 2013

Glenn Pressdee, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Pickering House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1930, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Clarence and Jane Pressdee. Glenn worked for many years at Kenny's Drive In, where he met his wife of 43 years, Catherine. Later on he was...

Jun 29, 2013

Ned Williams, 87, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born on July 16th, 1925, to the late Carlton and Ferris Williams. Ned was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Baltimore. He retired in 1987 from F&R Lazarus. Ned is survived by his wife, Joan Williams; sons, Bradley Williams, Jeff...

Jun 28, 2013

Cheadle Ron N. Cheadle 64 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, June 28, 2013 at his residence. He was a retired brick mason with the Brick Layers Local 55 with 42 years of service. He loved sitting on the beach, being with his family and friends. Ron is survived by his son, Ron N. Cheadle, II of Logan, Ohio; daughters, Cindee...