Local Ohio Obituaries

May 4, 2013

Donald "Bo" Hurst June 23, 1977 - May 4, 2013

Hurst Donald “Bo” Hurst 35 of Pleasantville, Ohio died Saturday, May 4, 2013 as a result of an auto accident. He was a truck driver for BEX Logistics and a member of First English Lutheran Church. He is survived by his parents, Joanne and Donald Hurst, Sr. of Pleasantville,...

May 3, 2013

Connie M. Persinger, 60, of Lancaster, originally from Baltimore, died on Friday, May 3, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Connie is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Wade and Erin Wade; companion of 25 years, Roger Dale Wade; granddaughters, Leah, Laci, and Annmarie; three sisters; three brothers; and special niece, T. Holly Kitchen. Her parents and a brother preceded her in...

May 3, 2013

Charles M. Guisinger, Jr., 49, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013, at Fairfield Medical Center. Charles enjoyed driving big trucks and helping people. Charles is survived by his father, Charles M. Guisinger, Sr.; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; uncle, John F. Gusinger; his aunt who helped care for him, Nancy Beougher; many nieces and nephews; and many...

Apr 30, 2013

Beloved by all, Teresa Alba Alonso, “Auntie”, passed away on April 30, 2013, at the age of 91. Teresa was born November 15, 1921, the eldest child of Rosa Espinosa and Bernard Fernandez. She grew up with her younger brother Peter, in Barcelona, Spain. She enjoyed her close knit family and spent her youth in Barcelona enjoying her education...

Apr 29, 2013

Shane Starner

July 12, 1989 - April 29, 2013

Shane Starner, 23, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, April 29, 2013. Shane was a graduate of Lancaster High School. He worked for Fairfield Medical Center, transporting patients, where his caring and outgoing personality brightened the day for many people. In his spare time Shane enjoyed watching...

Apr 28, 2013

Larry Hempleman, age 68 formerly of Lancaster, passed away April 28th, 2013. He was born to Ivan and Mabel Yontz Hempleman, on October 17, 1945 in Carroll. He was a LUHS '63 graduate. He worked at Anchor Hocking from 1966 until 2008. He was a Nascar fan and an avid fisherman. He was known as the "Silver Candle Maker" on...

Apr 27, 2013

Edna L. Shepperd, age 98 of Lancaster, died April 27, 2013 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on May 20th, 1914 in Somerset to Grover and Lucy Ream Lones. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked for 27 years at Johnson's Shoe Store. She is survived by her children, Dale Shepperd of Lancaster,...

Apr 26, 2013

Memorial Service 10:30 AM ,Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Apr 23, 2013

Nellie Maxine Reese, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Sterling House in Newark, Ohio. Maxine was a graduate of Liberty Union High School and a lifetime resident of the Baltimore/Lancaster area. Maxine was preceded in death by her sons, Steven and Jerry, her sisters, Dot Henderly, Grace Reid and brothers Harold and Don Raver. She is...

Apr 22, 2013

Paul T. Webb, age 78, of Lancaster passed away on April 22nd 2013 at the Pickering House. He was born to Rev. John D. and Marie Miller Webb on December 2nd 1934. He worked for Lancaster Glass for several years. He served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was a motorcycle and car enthusiast with a passion for speed...

Apr 22, 2013

Maxine Laverne Gang, age 68 of Lancaster, OH died April 22nd, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center after a long battle with Cancer. She was born January 29, 1945 in Lancaster, OH and worked for 25 years at Campbell’s Countertops. She is survived by children: Jim Gang (Tina), Don Gang (Mary); grandchildren: Jimmy, Marianne, Andrew, Bradley, Christopher; siblings: Tom Campbell (Lemar),...

Apr 21, 2013

Donna J. Bowers, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Donna was born January 26, 1927, in Baltimore to the late Roy S. and Amy V. Whittington. Donna was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and growing flowers. She was a former member of the Lancaster...

Apr 21, 2013

Robert E. Boyer, 80, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at McCafferty Adult Care. Robert was born April 16, 1933, in Lancaster to the late Harry and Carrie Boyer. Robert graduated from Rushcreek Memorial High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Seifert, on June 10, 1954. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during...

Apr 19, 2013

Brenda L. Behrens, 47, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at her parent’s home. Brenda was born December 14, 1965 in Lancaster Ohio. She was a member of the Lancaster Ladies of the Moose. She worked at Walmart. Brenda is survived by her parents, Ronald and Darlene Behrens of Lancaster; brothers, Jerry Behrens, Greg (Lory) Behrens, and...

Apr 18, 2013

Bonnie J. Brown, 66, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at her home. Bonnie was born on Friday, May 17, 1946, in Lancaster, Ohio. Bonnie was a member of the Lancaster High School class of 1964. Bonnie enjoyed being a foster mother for many years. She was a member of the Lancaster Moose Lodge and enjoyed bingo and...

Apr 16, 2013

Clay Edra M. Clay 73 of Logan, Ohio died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 29, 1940 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Harm and Bessie Green. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bert; son, Bob (Donna) Clay of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Ronda (Chuck) Hankinson of Logan, Ohio; grandchildren,...

Apr 15, 2013

Floyd Franklin Baughman, age 93, of Baltimore, OH passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, April 15, 2013. Floyd was born November 16, 1919 in Outville, OH the son of Roy and Laura (Court) Baughman. Floyd was a WWII veteran, proudly serving in the 1st Cavalry, 8th Engineers Squadron, one of the first units entering Japan, spending most of...

Apr 12, 2013

Howard J. Warner, of Sugar Grove, age 86, died on Friday April 12th, 2013 at Homestead Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 24th, 1926 to his parents, John Warner and Hattie Boyer; He served his country as a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lancaster; Howard was a Realtor and...

Apr 10, 2013

Sharon K. Dorst, age 73, of Pleasantville, was called home to glory at the Fairfield Medical Center on April 10th, 2013. She was born to her parents, Pearl and Doris Landis on April 12, 1939 beside her current house in Pleasantville. She is a member of the Eastside Church of Christ. She was an avid reader, a beloved wife, mother,...

Apr 9, 2013

Mansfield Betty Gordon Mansfield 87 of Johnstown, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at The Garden at New Albany Care Center. She was born July 3, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Floyd and Nellie Gordon. She She was a retired accountant for the IRS. And a member of the Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist Church,...