Local Ohio Obituaries

May 5, 2011

Sleeth Lester “Les” W. Sleeth 84 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was a World War II US Navy veteran and a retired project manager for Turner Construction. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, woodcarver with Charlie Chippers and loved to play dominoes. He is survived by his wife...

May 4, 2011

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Deborah (Lape) Wise, 55, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Deborah loved and enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed being an entertainer and her late night shopping trips. She loved many people and was loved by many in return. She was a firecracker. Deborah is survived by her daughter, Jessica...

May 1, 2011

Wanda Helen Binder Thimmes In loving memory of Wanda Thimmes, who passed away May 1st, 2011, and will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and love of animals. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Charlotte) Thimmes and daughter, Stephanie (Calvin Cole) Howard; granddaughter, Andrea (Patrick) Cuthbert; grandsons, Douglas (Andrea Banik) Thimmes and Tucky Wade Howard; great...

Apr 29, 2011

McPherson Charles E. McPherson 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was a World War II US Army veteran. He was a graduate of Ohio University in Physical Education and Industrial Arts. He was a retired educator for Ohio Youth Commission formerly B. I. S. and School for Boys with 38 years...

Apr 27, 2011

William “Bill” Jackson, age 65, passed away at the Fairfield Medical Center on April 27th, 2011. Bill retired from Westerman Co. in Bremen as a welder after several years of dedicated work. He is survived by his loving wife Nora “Butch” Jackson of Somerset; sons, Tracy Jackson of Somerset, Terry (Kris) Jackson of Lewis Center, and Travis (Michele) Jackson of...

Apr 26, 2011

Calling Hours 11 - 6 ,Friday, April 29, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Funeral Service 6pm ,Friday, April 29, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Apr 23, 2011

Culp Polly Culp 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She worked for Lancaster National Bank later retiring from Society Bank. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Heidi (Henry) Wiseman of Lancaster, Ohio and Robyn E. (Steve) Miller of Canal Winchester, Ohio; grandchildren,...

Apr 22, 2011

Roxanne (Whetstone) McClellan, 51, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Pickering House. Roxanne is survived by her daughter, Erin Binner; grandson, Bryce Campbell; sisters, Diana (Gordon) June and Joyce (Jeff) Jackson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Turben; brother, Ronald Whetstone; sister, Marilyn Whetstone; and...

Apr 22, 2011

Clifton M. “Chip” Young 54 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 at his residence. He was a carpenter through the Carpenter’s Union Local #200 prior to being a self employed general maintenance man. He was a member of the West Lancaster Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Emily Young;...

Apr 20, 2011

Clifton Byers, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Pickering House. Clifton was a long time member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. He also worked for 25 years as a supervisor for Crown-Zellerbach Paper Company. Clifton is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doris Byers; sons, Tim (Tami) Byers, Christopher (Elaine) Byers, and...

Apr 19, 2011

Promise Grace Blackstone

April 19, 2011 - April 19, 2011

Promise Grace Blackstone passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, April 25, 2011, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio with Pastor William P. Means officiating.

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Apr 16, 2011

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Cushing Darlene K. Cushing 68 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. She was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Air Force. She worked as a bookkeeper for Lancaster Sales for 18 years before starting her own accounting business known as Business Pro Inc. to later partner with her daughter Lori Anderson....

Apr 16, 2011

Vicky O’Dell Watkins, age 59 of Circleville passed away at her residence on Saturday April 16th, 2011. She worked as a Home Health Care Aid and worked for several nursing homes. She is survived by her son, Grant (Stacy) Watkins of Groveport; grandson, Colten Watkins of Groveport; step-mother, Vivian O’Dell; sisters, Debbie Knapp and Terry Fiore; brothers, Michael, Christopher, and...

Apr 15, 2011

Hope Ann Johnson, age 62 of Millersport, passed away at her residence on Friday evening April 15th, 2011. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Brownie and a Girl Scout leader for five years. She was a neighborhood mom and wonderful wife. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Karl F. Johnson of...

Apr 10, 2011

Christopher A. Jackson, age 42, of Canal Winchester, died suddenly on Sunday evening April 10th, 2011, at the Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, OH. He worked for CW Auto-Body and attended the Fairfield Christian Church. He was a member of the Central Ohio Coon Hunters Association, Fairfield Outdoors, and both the IBO and the ASA Archery Organization. He...

Apr 9, 2011

Shirley Reedy, 70, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Shirley was born Thursday, May 23, 1940, to the late Lucille Henry and Charles Cottrill. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Logan. She had numerous jobs in her lifetime. The most important was domestic engineering. She enjoyed cooking,...

Apr 8, 2011

E. Ruth Davis, 102, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011, at Primrose Retirement Community. Ruth was born Tuesday, November 24, 1908, in Hocking County to the late Jasper and Cora Creiglow. Ruth was a member of Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church. Ruth is survived by her nephew, C. William (Jo Ann) Creiglow of Lancaster; niece, Norma J....

Apr 7, 2011

Nicholson Robert A. Nicholson 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 after an extended illness. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 25, 1947 and was the son of Robert W. and Elsie T. (Alexander) Nicholson. Upon graduating from Muncie Southside High School, Robert obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Ball State University...

Apr 6, 2011

Susanna Walker, 72, of Lancaster, passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at her home. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Scott) Thomas and Pamela (John King) Rodgers; son, Greg (Shirley) Azbell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Wanda (Robert) Williams and Joann (Carl) Gibson; and brothers, Bob (Alice) Lindsey, Russ Lindsey, and Charles Lindsey....

Apr 3, 2011

Charles “Charlie” E. McDaniel, age 63, of Crestview Manor in Lancaster, OH passed away at the Fairfield Medical Center April 3rd, 2011 after a long illness. Charles is survived by his best friend, Candy Swartz of Lancaster; daughter, Holly McDaniel and Bill Watson of Lancaster; step-daughters; Chris (Shonda) Swartz of Lancaster and Ann (Shawn) Cook of Lancaster; grandchildren, Landon Cook,...