Local Ohio Obituaries

Jun 26, 2013

Shelton Dorothy Jean Shelton 86 of Columbus, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at her residence. She was retired from Mt. Carmel Hospital in mail logistics. She is survived by her children, Paul Michael (Jean) Shelton, Dave (Angie) Shelton, Martha (Bret) Gillespie and John (Paula) Shelton; grandchildren, Keri (Brian), Jeremy, Josh (Heidi), Devin...

Jun 26, 2013

Peggy A. (New) Stidham, 65, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the Pickering House. Peggy is survived by her husband, Bill Stidham; son, Tom Stidham; and her sister, Brenda Meade. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Stidham; parents; and siblings, Jay “Buddy” New and Hazel Cattano. Funeral service for Peggy will be held...

Jun 25, 2013

Dern Esther Ann Woltz Dern of Millersport, formerly of Columbus and Baltimore; age 88, was peacefully called home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The daughter of the late Andrew F. and Minnie Hedges Woltz. Graduated from Jerome Rural High School in 1942 and attended Capital University in Bexley. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church of Pickerington....

Jun 24, 2013

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Thomas W. Simmons, Sr., 85, of Lancaster, died on Monday, June 24, 2013. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He retired as maintenance supervisor for Lancaster City Schools in 1989 after 26 years of service and served as a Hocking Township Trustee. The “Mule Man's” true passion was the Fairfield County...

Jun 23, 2013

D. Dale Buck age 76 of Baltimore died Sunday June 23, 2013 at Faifield Medical Center. He retired from the former Columbus & Southern, now AEP as a supervisor and attended the Fairfield Christian Church. He volunteered at the Fairfield Medical Center and loved attending auctions and refinishing antiques. His family was his joy in life. He is survived by...

Jun 22, 2013

Thrush George Thrush “Bingo George” 74 the “Oldest Hippie in Lancaster”, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He will be warmly remembered for his white pony tail, bushy mustache, and his wonderful gift of gab. He was the first employee of Lancaster Bingo and the first retiree. He loved all his customers down...

Jun 22, 2013

Pedge Ronald E. Pedge 74 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1938 to the late Albert and Rose Pedge. He was a retired engineer from Diamond Power Specialty Co. with 20 years of service. Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL...

Jun 21, 2013

Graham C. Wes Graham age 85 of Lancaster, died June 21, 2013, with family by his side. He was born to Edith (Bartholow) Graham and Clifford Graham in Columbus, Ohio on September 5, 1927. Wes was the owner of Graham Office Supply for over forty years. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara J. Shaw of Carroll, Judith L. Cattran...

Jun 19, 2013

Lucy Alexandra Wolfe

May 30, 2012 - June 19, 2013

Wolfe Lucy Alexandra Wolfe 1 year old of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in her sleep at her residence. She is survived by her mother, Crystal Barricklow; father, William Wolfe; brothers, Evan Wolfe and Eli Wolfe; sister, Lily Wolfe all of Lancaster, Ohio; great...

Jun 18, 2013

Charles M. “Pete” Nicholson, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was born in Doddridge County, West Virginia on April 22, 1931. Charles is survived by his wife, Esther; son, Randy; daughters, Cheryl (Roger), Vickie (Tod), and Sandy (Gary); and sister, Arlene. He also leaves seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death...

Jun 17, 2013

Halterman Carlton “Geno” Halterman, II 59 of Whitehall, Ohio passed away at his residence on Monday, June 17, 2013. He worked for McGraw Hill Corp. and prior to that worked at Rod Hatfield LLC. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Smith Halterman; daughter, Crystal Terry of Lancaster, Ohio; 4 grandchildren; brother, James Halterman of South Dakota; sisters, Carol Roussell...

Jun 14, 2013

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Pearl Smith, age 91, of Baltimore, “The Lady with the White Horse” died on Friday, June 14, 2013. She retired from the former RBM Company and was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church and the Melrose Rebekah Lodge #571. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Shawn and Robert Terry and Dixie and Gene McManus...

Jun 14, 2013

Emogene E. Holliday, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2013, at the Sterling House. Emogene was born October 24, 1926, in Bremen, Ohio to the late A. Carl and Blanche (Mathias) Holliday She worked for Ohio Bell for over 36 years. Emogene is survived by her sister, Mary Margaret Myers Jackson of Lancaster; nieces and...

Jun 13, 2013

Glenn A Bowman, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at Main St. Terrace Care Center. Glenn was born October 26, 1926 in Amanda, to the late Frank and Iverene Bowman. He graduated from Amanda High School in 1944. He was a former member of Amanda Lutheran Church. Glenn is survived by his sister Maribel L. Poulos of Lancaster,...

Jun 10, 2013

Wilson On June 10, 2013, the lord took the hand of Judith (Judy) Mae Wilson to lead her into the world beyond ours. She was known and greatly loved for her kindness and gentle ways in life and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Borne to George and Marjorie Purcell in 1940, Judy grew up in Columbus...

Jun 9, 2013

Richard “Rick” E. Geyer, 66 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, June 9th, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on May 24, 1947 to the late Howard E. and Joan (Riebel) Geyer. He was a graduate of Hilliard High School and the Conservatory of Music at Capital University. Rick retired after nearly 30 years in...

Jun 9, 2013

Jean Gantz Shoemaker, 87, of Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at the Pickering House. Jean was a long time member of the Maple Grove United Brethren Church in Baltimore. She was also an avid bowler and loved fishing. Jean is survived by her sons, Neil R. (Mary) Shoemaker, John H. (Joyce) Shoemaker, and Carl D. (Mary)...

Jun 7, 2013

Aaron Edward Parker, age 24, of Pleasantville died June 7th, 2013. He was a 2007 graduate of Fairfield Union who was a member of the Lighthouse Memorial. He loved anything involving the outdoors, especially fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his parents, William and Tracy Parker; twin brother Andrew W. (Chelsey) Parker; sister, Dana Marie Parker; son, Blaze...

Jun 7, 2013

Nusser Jack F. Nusser 88 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, June 7, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a World War II, US Army Air Corp. S/Sgt. serving as a radio operator and mid-ship machine gunner on board B-25 bombers. Jack was retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 44 years of service. He was a member of...

Jun 6, 2013

Killeen Virginia “Ginnie” Killeen, 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Pickering House. She was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church and Sunday School teacher for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Al Killeen; children, Jacquelyn Moxley of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Patricia A. (Isaac) Zane...