Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Ila Mathias

Ila Mathias

Jan 21, 2012

Ila A. Mathias, age 90, passed away peacefully at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center on January 21, 2012. She was a longtime resident of Baltimore, OH and member of Christ United Methodist Church in Baltimore. She is survived by her son Charles (Judy) Mathias of Pleasantville; grandson, James K. (Patty) Mathias of Lancaster, granddaughter, Susan (Vic) Collins and great-grandchildren, Christian...

Dora Graffis

Dora Graffis

Jan 18, 2012

Dora M. Graffis, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center to be with our Heavenly Father. Family was by her side. Dora held many positions at Olivedale Senior Center in her thirteen years of employment before retiring. Dora was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Piper; step-father, Ralph Piper; brother,...

Julia Hoffman

Julia Hoffman

Jan 18, 2012

Graveside Service 2:00 PM ,Friday, January 20, 2012 Forest Rose Cemetery 1238 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130

Jeff McGarvey

Jeff McGarvey

Jan 17, 2012

McGarvey Jeffrey R. McGarvey 43 of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his residence. He was a manager for Lowes and a life member of NRA, an outdoorsman and loved 4-wheelers. He was a graduate of Liberty Union High School. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Robyn McGarvey; children, Maranda McGarvey and Nick...

Larry Lindsey

Larry Lindsey

Jan 13, 2012

Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January...

Larry Lindsey

Larry Lindsey

Jan 13, 2012

Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Johnson-Smith Funeral Home 207 S Main St. Baltimore, OH 43105 Funeral Service 10:00 AM ,Tuesday, January...

Raymond Snelling

Raymond Snelling

Jan 12, 2012

Raymond F. Snelling October 17, 1922 - January 12, 2012

Raymond F. Snelling, 89, of Lancaster, formerly of Baltimore, went home to the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Raymond was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church in Baltimore. He was a retired farmer and worked many years for Lancaster Poultry. He also enjoyed being a referee...

Anna Montgomery

Anna Montgomery

Jan 11, 2012

Montgomery Anna Eve Montgomery of Lancaster, Ohio, born October 8, 1916, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Anna was born in Cumbola, PA, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Sasala) Butchko. She worked as a seamstress for Miss Pennsylvania Garment factory, Pottsville, PA, before getting married and becoming a dedicated full time homemaker. She was a member of...

Robert Azbell

Robert Azbell

Jan 11, 2012

Direct Cremation Direct Cremation Direct Cremation Direct Cremation

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Jan 10, 2012

Mary K. Davis, 69, of South Bloomingville, Ohio, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born May 20, 1942, in West Virginia. Mary worked many years as a home nursing assistant in Laurelville and the surrounding area. She is survived by many good friends and her golden retriever, Sheldon. Caring Cremation...

Clint Hoshor

Clint Hoshor

Jan 9, 2012

Clint P. Hoshor, age 85 of Baltimore passed away at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center on Monday, January 9th, 2012. He was born in Lockville, Oh to his parents Harold and Lulu Hoshor on January 24th, 1926. He was a cabinet maker and helped restore and build Canal boats and worked various duties for historical museums all over Ohio. He is survived...

Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller

Jan 8, 2012

Miller Stephen G. Miller 77 of Circleville, Ohio former resident of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Crestview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was an US Army Reservist and retired from AT & T (Lucent) as a engineering associate. He was a member of Fairfield Ohio Radio Kontrol Society. He is survived by his sons,...

Rev. Erladean Heffner

Rev. Erladean Heffner

Jan 8, 2012

Reverend Erladean Heffner, 87, of Baltimore, Ohio, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Erladean was born on July 31, 1924, in Fairfield Co., Ohio to her parents Earl and Harriet McBee. In high school she exerted her contagious energy as a cheerleader. She studied dairy science and received her associate degree in animal...

Steve Smithson

Steve Smithson

Jan 2, 2012

Born: September 2, 1895 Death: January 2, 2012

Wanda Rowland

Wanda Rowland

Jan 2, 2012

Wanda A. Rowland, 82, of Lancaster, died on Monday, January 02, 2012, at Lanfair Center. Wanda was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Wanda was a devoted and loving mother to her son, Robert R. (Barbara) Rowland, Jr. and daughter, Linda Sue (Bruce) Peck. Also surviving are her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Robert and Jennifer Rowland and their...

Barbara Reese

Barbara Reese

Jan 2, 2012

Biography Barbara Ann Reese, age 79 of Lancaster died Monday January 2, 2012, at home after a brief illness. She was a member of the Sponagle Trinity Lutheran Church, Sugar Grove and was a 1950 graduate of Logan High School. She is survived by son, William R. Reese, Pickerington; daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Deborah) Moskonas, Canal Winchester and Mrs. Jeff (Ann)...

Roy Fritz

Roy Fritz

Jan 1, 2012

Roy Lee Fritz, 45, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at his home. Roy is survived by his father, LeRoy L. Fritz; sisters, Bernadine Beck, Lillian Marsh, MyLinda (Ben) Cash, and Rosalie Stephens; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, unlces, and cousins. Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Dickson Fritz and his older brother, LeRoy...

Rose Simmons

Rose Simmons

Dec 31, 2011

Biography Rose M. Simmons, 74, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at the Pickering House. Rose was born August 20, 1937, in Lancaster to the late Tom and Ethel Seymour. Rose is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Otis and Linda Simmons, Jr.; niece, Patty (Nile, Sr.) Brown; 3 grandchildren, Scott, Joe, and Lori Simmons; and 2 great...

Clara Culp

Clara Culp

Dec 30, 2011

Funeral Service 10:30 AM ,Thursday, January 5, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Calling Hours 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130 Calling Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home 405...