Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 3, 2011

Hay Sharon A. Hay 64 of Logan, Ohio died Monday, January 3, 2011 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio. She was a retired bookkeeper for Hersh Packing and Rubber and a member of Bible Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey L. Hay of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Kacie Hay of Jacksonville, FL, Autum Hay of Shreveport,...

Jan 1, 2011

Paul A. Darling, Sr., 67, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, January 01, 2011. Paul was a Master Welder and a welder’s union member. He retired from Waukesha Cherry-Burrell in Louisville, KY and from the Kroger Tamarack Farms Dairy in Newark, OH. Paul also worked as a corrections officer at the former Ohio State Penitentiary. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Jan 1, 2011

Kevin Fox, 29, of Buckeye Lake, passed away unexpectedly in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, January 1, 2011. Kevin was kind hearted, loving, hard working, and would gladly help anyone. He enjoyed drawing and NASCAR, Tony Stewart being his favorite driver. Kevin is survived by his parents, Greg and Doris Fox; grandparents, Shirley Fox and Ray and Alice Wagner; and...

Dec 30, 2010

Terry A. Roberts, age 58, passed away at his residence on Thursday evening surrounded by his family and Bible Study group. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and also the Panera Bread Bible Study Group. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Debra Roberts of Lancaster; children, Dustin T. (Marcee) Roberts, Amy (T.J.)...

Dec 28, 2010

Roderick Roger Ford, 77, of Baltimore, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the Pickering House. He was born December 11, 1933, in Fairfield County. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Ann; sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Ford of Tyler, Texas and Gregory (Rena) Ford of Baltimore; five grandchildren, Jamie, Joshua, Sarah, Andrew, and Thomas;...

Dec 26, 2010

West George E. West, Sr. 74 of Pleasantville, Ohio died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his residence. He was a milkman for Deeds Dairy for 25 years and later was a milkman for his own business of West Dairyland Foods for a total of 45 years of service. He was a member of Pleasantville United Methodist Church. He is...

Dec 25, 2010

Spradlin Ward Spradlin 80 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was retired from Owens Illinois with 31 years of service. He is survived by his daughters, Evelyn (Ron) Roby of Mansfield, Ohio, Doris (Wendell) Miller of Ft. Myers, Florida, Barbara Frost of Lancaster, Ohio, Pamela (James “Neil”) Stanley of Canal Winchester, Ohio,...

Dec 25, 2010

Adams Brian H. Adams, Sr. 52 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Pickering House. He was a US Marine Corp. veteran. He was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Heather; children, Kylee Daugherty, Brian Adams, Jr., and Hank Adams; brother, Dr. John (Theresa) Adams of NM; sister, Emma (Ike) Liston of Glouster,...

Dec 24, 2010

Marjorie Y. Ucker (Rower) was born to Robert P. and Mary I. (Ours) Rower, Sr. on December 6, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan. The family moved to Sugar Grove, Ohio where she attended Berne Union High School, graduating Salutatorian in 1955. After graduation she worked as a checkout clerk in various Lancaster-area grocery stores. In 1959 she married James N. Ucker...

Dec 24, 2010

Gretter Esther F. Gretter 87 of Lancaster, Ohio died, Friday, December 24, 2010 at Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Essex Wire and a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sister, Helen Deeds of Lancaster, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, Relva (Barry) Blackstone of W. Jefferson, Ohio, Mollie Laut of South Carolina,...

Dec 23, 2010

Elmer “Gene” Green, age 78, of Thornville, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Thursday, December, 23rd, 2010. He was born to his parents, Pearl and Lillith Green on November 23rd, 1932. He was raised in Basil, OH and was always the jokester. He loved his Judge Milian, was an avid NASCAR fan, and loved his family. He...

Dec 22, 2010

Ruckman Harriet V. Ruckman 81 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a retired deputy Sheriff for Fairfield County Sheriff’s Department. She was a Baltimore VFW 3761 Ladies Auxiliary and Loyal Oder of Moose Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Kay (Sam) Knecht of Lancaster, Ohio; granddaughter, Stacy (Christopher) Moss...

Dec 22, 2010

James "Hog" Dupler March 18, 1930 - December 22, 2010

James H. “Hog” Dupler, age 80, of Millersport, passed away Wednesday morning, December 22, 2010 at Fairfield Medical Center. James was born on March 18, 1930, to the late Martin L. and Margaret S. (Logue) Dupler in Thurston, Ohio. He graduated from Thurston High School in 1948. He married...

Dec 20, 2010

Birsch F. Frank Britch Birsch 72 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, December 20, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver from South Central Power Co. and a Vietnam War veteran surviving in the US Army. He attended Emanuel Lutheran Church. He is survived by his brother, Raymond (Gloria) Britch; sister, Alice Schwalge of Dwyer, IN; several nieces...

Dec 20, 2010

Fred "F. Frederick "Fred" Wooster" Wooster December 17, 1916 - December 20, 2010

F. Frederick “Fred” Wooster, age 94, of Baltimore, OH passed away Monday evening, December 20, 2010, after a prolonged illness. Fred was born to the late George P. and Dora W. (Smurr) Wooster on December 17, 1916, in Basil, Ohio. He graduated from Liberty Union High...

Dec 18, 2010

Biography Pauline M. Johnson, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Cestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a supervisor for AT&T for 37 years and she attended Faith Memorial Church. She is survived by a daughter, Judith (Leslie) Lax of Lancaster; a son, Rick (Carolyn) Smith of Dublin; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and...

Dec 15, 2010

Kevin R. Combs, 40, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Kevin was a member of Cross Pointe Community Church in Canal Winchester. He was also a member of the Lancaster Jaycees for many years. Kevin was a volunteer with the Lancaster Festival and 88.9 WLRY Radio. Kevin is survived by his wife, Dustin Combs; brothers, Mike, David,...

Dec 15, 2010

Harry E. “Sonny” Lindley, 64, Baltimore, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Sonny was born April 17, 1946, in Washington, PA to the late Delores and Harry E. Lindley, Sr. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a lifetime member of the Baltimore VFW Post #3761. Sonny leaves behind long time companion, Elfi Delp; children, Brenda Grimm of Panama City, FL,...

Dec 15, 2010

Lorys Frank J. Lorys 87 of Lancaster, Ohio died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. He was a retired mail man for the US Postal Service with 30 years of service. He was a World War II US Army Air Corp. veteran and a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by his...

Dec 13, 2010

Martin Glenda Lee Mitchell Martin 71 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Pickering House. She was retired from Marshfield Homes. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Melvin E. Martin of Lancaster; 4 brothers, Dale (Mary) Mitchell of Marshfield, WI, Gary (Mary) Mitchell of Auburndale, WI, Steve Mitchell of Marshfield, Ohio, and Kenneth (Patricia)...