Local Ohio Obituaries

Dec 29, 2011

CREMATION Celebration of Life 7:00 PM ,Monday, January 2, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Monday, January 2, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Dec 28, 2011

Funeral Service 2:00 PM ,Sunday, January 1, 2012 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Saturday, December 31, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Calling Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Saturday, December 31, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral...

Dec 25, 2011

Kevin P. Byers, age 54, of Logan, passed away December 25, 2011 at OSU Medical Center. He was a member of the State and Federal Bar Associations. He graduated from Bluffton College in 1979 and then graduated Capital Law in 1988 and had his own practice. He is survived by his son Nate (Ashley) Byers of WI; brothers, Rick (Elizabeth...

Dec 24, 2011

Callahan Emily L. Callahan 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born March 6, 1923 in Crescentville, Ohio to the late Jesse and Carrie Henry Latham. She was a retired waitress and cook. Emily is survived by son, Jesse (Michelle) Dodson of Somerset, Ohio; daughters, Mary Jo (Bob) Sinz...

Dec 24, 2011

Linehan Bob “Larry’ Linehan 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his residence with his step-daughter Evelena Pickens by his side. He was born on May 7, 1923 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Matthew and Freda Becker Linehan. Bob was a retired master electrician and a World War II US Army veteran holding rank...

Dec 23, 2011

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Robert L. "Robby" Wetzel, age 66 of Lancaster died Friday December 23, 2011 at The Pickering House. He was a retired 30 year employee of the City of Lancaster in the Cemetery Department. He is survived by his wife of 35 ½ years, Sally A. Wetzel; daughter, Robin (Tony) Seckman; sons, John “Eddie” (Karen) Wetzel and Adam (Jessica)...

Dec 23, 2011

Brenda Mae Culbertson-Snyder, born on Feb. 7th, 1959, age 52 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord, Mother, Father and sister on December 23rd,2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation. Brenda is survived by her daughter Jennifer (David) Hardy of Lancaster; son, Carl (Melanie) Culbertson of Lancaster; grandchildren, Madison, Hailey and Keely Culbertson, Dominic and Aliyah Smith, and Keyana and Ava Hardy;...

Dec 23, 2011

Christian Vivian M. Christian 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away in the arms of her devoted daughter, Jan on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1926 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Ray and Margaret Knight. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, of 61 years, Ray Christian, their dear son,...

Dec 22, 2011

Shook Albert W. Shook 94 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was retired from Gaylord Container with 28 years of service. He was an avid bowler, loved the Cincinnati Reds, and gardening. He is survived by his son, Jim (Bida) Shook of Baltimore, Ohio; daughters,...

Dec 19, 2011

Holly Elaine Bope, age 46, of Rushville, passed away on Monday, December 19th, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was born in Lancaster, OH on October 10th, 1965 to her parents Herbert David and Doris Mack Shiltz. She is a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where she was in the St. Peter’s Hand Bell Choir and the Mary Circle....

Dec 17, 2011

Loretta Jean McCoy, age 74, of Lancaster, formerly of Rockbridge, passed away at her residence on Saturday December 17th, 2011. She was born to Julis and Gertrude Blankenship in the Thacker Mines in WV on August 4th, 1937. She was a member of Lancaster AMVETS post #1956. She is survived by her sons, Wallace McCoy of Sugar Grove, David (Trudy)...

Dec 17, 2011

Herbert S. Neel, 94, of Lancaster, died on Satruday, December 17, 2011. Herbert was an automotive mechanic for many years. He loved reading and music, especially playing the piano and clarinet. He enjoyed his prized 1925 Model T Ford Roadster. Herbert was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army 27th Div. serving in the Pacific Theater, including Saipan and...

Dec 17, 2011

Biography Helen M. Deeds, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Helen was a lifetime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. She was a 1939 graduate of Berne Union High School. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Relva and Barry Blackstone; grandchildren Alicia (Joel) Maynard, Jason Deeds, and Koren (Mike) Furrey; 6 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, William...

Dec 16, 2011

Biography Anna Lucille King, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011, at Lanfair Center. Anna Lucille was a very sweet and wonderful person. She was a member of New Life Christian Center and she worked many years for General Motors. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Miller of Lancaster; niece, Sandra Berkshire of Pataskala; and many...

Dec 13, 2011

Elver (Jay) Bruckelmeyer, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, December 13, 2011 at his residence in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on November 12, 1928 and raised in Columbus Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn (Clark) Bruckelmeyer and is survived by his loving wife, Raye of Pensacola, Florida,...

Dec 12, 2011

JUDY JOANN (FORD) SHEIDLER of Lancaster, Ohio passed from all earthly suffering after a battle with cancer on Monday December 12, 2011 at her residence. She fought a courageous fight against this vicious disease. Judy worked in the medical field for different physicians in Lancaster and was Secretary of the Fairfield Medical Association for many years. Many enjoyed Judy’s Sweet...

Dec 12, 2011

Brandon Thomas Dale “Lil B” Kemmerling, 19, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Brandon touched many lives and was loved by all who knew him. He was a graduate of Logan High School, Class of 2011. He enjoyed playing soccer and baseball, fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. He loved working with his...

Dec 7, 2011

Hazel Smith age 89, of Baltimore, passed away at her residence on December 7th, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Schwartz, of Amanda, Ellen (Chuck) Vail of FL, Sarah (Les) Woodgeard of Carroll, Susan McCormack of Lancaster;son, Harold Lee (Midge) Smith of Lancaster; grandchildren, Lisa, Harold, Herb III, Ann, Sara, Rachel, Amber, Eric, and Marc; eight great grandchildren;...

Dec 6, 2011

Ruby L. Molyneux, age 91, died at the Inn at Fairfield Village on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011. She was born in Buffalo ,NY to her parents, Harvey and Florence Braun, on January 10, 1920. She was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church in Baltimore. She is survived by her sons; Paul D. Molyneux and Philip A. Molyneux; daughter,...

Dec 4, 2011

Evans Robert Oscar Evans 76 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 9, 1935, to the late Oscar A. and Kathleen Harris Evans. He was a 1953 graduate of Liberty Union High School and attended Ohio University on a basketball scholarship. He...