Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 2, 2012

Dave M. Rice, 65, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012, at Fairfield Medical Center. Dave worked at Anchor Hocking in the furnace room for 20 years and RCA in Circleville for 15 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He loved fishing, camping, bowling, and being with his grandchildren. He was also an...

Nov 2, 2012

Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Oct 31, 2012

Helen L. Creed, age 90, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Pickering House in Lancaster. Helen was born February 5, 1922 in Baltimore to the late Wilson H. and Mabel Tussing. Helen was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church; 1939 Graduate of Liberty Union High School; 1944 Graduate of The Ohio State University; taught school for 26.5...

Oct 31, 2012

Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Monday, November 5, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Calling Hours 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Monday, November 5, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105

Oct 30, 2012

Aurand Paul E. Aurand 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1928 near New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Frank Earnest Aurand and Alta Johnson Aurand. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army as a Sergeant. He was retired from Diamond...

Oct 30, 2012

William “Bill” Franklin Raver, Jr., age 74, left this earth to travel home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012 at the Pickering House, in Lancaster, Ohio after a hard fought battle with cancer and other complications. Bill was born on May 30, 1938, a lifetime resident of Baltimore, Ohio, a 1956 graduate of Liberty Union High School,...

Oct 24, 2012

Biography Jean E. Kern, 91, Lancaster, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Stimmell’s Elderly Care in Lancaster. Jean was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. Jean was a retired secretary for Lancaster City Schools and a member of the Lancaster Retired Secretary’s Association. Jean is survived by her sons, Keith (Sondra) Kern of Lancaster and Rex (Nancy) Kern...

Oct 19, 2012

Gabbard Alan L. Gabbard 53 of Carroll, Ohio died Friday, October 19, 2012 at Rockmill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel and Crematory, Lancaster, Ohio.

Oct 19, 2012

Steinmetz Jane Steinmetz 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Pickering House. She was a retired Registered Nurse (OB Nurse) from Fairfield Medical Center with 30 years of service. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 11 and O. P. E. R. S. Jane is...

Oct 17, 2012

NEAL E. MILLER age 88 of Bremen had a peaceful passing with his family by his side on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at the Fairfield Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving his Purple Heart from the Battle of the Bulge Campaign. He retired from Diamond Power in 1987 after 30 years. Neal and...

Oct 16, 2012

Betty A. Edwards, age 92, of Lancaster, Ohio passed into eternal life on October 16, 2012 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. Betty spent her career teaching third grade at East Elementary School. She was an active member and tireless volunteer of the First United Methodist Church and Fairfield Medical Center Twig 7. She is survived by son, James (Judith)...

Oct 14, 2012

Engle Thomas G. Engle 63 of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his residence. He was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School Class of 1967 and Austin Peay College in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was former owner of Rushcreek Golf Course and was a maintenance supervisor for Alter-Care of Canal Winchester. He was a member of the Fraternal...

Oct 13, 2012

S. Eileen Farmer, of Amanda, age 74 died on October 13th, 2012 at Darby Glenn Nursing in Hilliard. She was born in Fairfield County to her parents, Paul and Marguerite Bussert, on December 25th, 1937. She was a homemaker, loving mother and wonderful wife. She is survived by her children, Sheril Farmer, Vicki (Jim) Ward of Amanda, Kevin (Cheri) Farmer...

Oct 12, 2012

Ruth E. Underwood, age 66, of Lancaster, was reunited with both the Lord and her husband suddenly, Friday October 12th, 2012 at OSU Medical Center. She was born in Vinton Co. on November, 10th, 1945 to William and Verna Estep. She was a member of The Church of Good Hope. She retired from Fairfield Union as a Transportation Aid and...

Oct 10, 2012

Paul D. Molyneux, age 67, of Baltimore, passed away at his residence, Wednesday October 10th, 2012. He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 1, 1945 to Rev. Donald and Ruby Molyneux. He was a band director at various schools, a member of New Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant Photography Club, A.R.B.A., Toastmasters; he was a 4-H Rabbit...

Oct 9, 2012

McKenzie Karen M. McKenzie 56 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She worked for We Care a cleaning service and attended St. Mark Catholic Church. She loved to play cards and bingo and loved her pets. Karen is survived by her husband of 19 years, Donald McKenzie; children, Jeremiah Woolsey, Angela Woolsey and...

Oct 8, 2012

Russ Miller, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family early Monday morning October 8th, 2012. He was born in Bainbridge, Maryland, to his parents, Art and Shirley Miller, on April 7th, 1955. He was a salesman for 19 yrs at the Lang Stone Co. of Columbus and worked at Menards in Lancaster for four...

Oct 8, 2012

Brackbill Fred K. Brackbill, age 86 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at Heartland-Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pleasantville, Ohio. He served 22 years in the USAF, as a navigator, finishing his career as a Major. He taught Industrial Arts at Heath Middle School, for several years until he retired. He lived with his family in...

Oct 8, 2012

Robert Lee “Bob” Waits, 61, of Lancaster journeyed peacefully from this life into the arms of Christ after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, October 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on October 24, 1950, to the late John Raymond and Denise Jeanne (Jassogne) Waits. Bob graduated from Ohio State University, where he...

Oct 6, 2012

Biography

Harold E. Caldwell, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Harold was born in Lancaster on February 4, 1939, to the late Elmer and Bessie (Wasem) Caldwell. He was a member of the Community of Christ in Lancaster. Harold is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Jeffries; niece, Anne (Randy) Staffey and their children Dominik and...