Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Rudy Reed

Rudy Reed

Feb 2, 2012

Rudy Scott Reed of Columbus, Ohio, died February 2, 2012, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus following an automobile accident. He was born November 2, 1960, to Jim and Portia Reed of Baltimore who will forever miss their special son. Rudy is survived by his wife Lisa Reed, daughters Kasey Reed (fiance Daniel Golko), Kristin Reed, Kortney (K.C.) Brewer,...

Merle Swain, Sr

Merle Swain, Sr

Jan 28, 2012

Merle A. Swain, Sr., 87, of Lancaster, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Merle was a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church since 1952. He was a well known and successful Lancaster business man, owner of Lancaster Hardware and Supply for 55 years. Merle was an honest, caring, and God loving family man...

Daniel Kraft

Daniel Kraft

Jan 28, 2012

Daniel Kraft September 28, 1954 - January 28, 2012

Daniel Kraft, 57, of Pleasantville, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Fairfield Medical Center. Daniel was co-owner of Bay Food Market and Packing in Lancaster. He also worked as a farmer and a truck driver. He was a 1972 graduate of Liberty Union High School. Daniel was...

Teresa Bowers

Teresa Bowers

Jan 23, 2012

Bowers Teresa S. Bowers 63 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at her residence. She was retired from PNC Bank and loved her gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Erin Bowers of Lancaster, Ohio; sons, Judd Bowers of Lancaster, Ohio and Jonathan Bowers of Lithopolis, Ohio; grandson, Xavier Christian Bowers; sisters, Carol Knight of Somerset,...

Kathleen Wallace

Kathleen Wallace

Jan 23, 2012

Wallace Kathleen F. Wallace 61 of Lancaster, Ohio died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio. She had worked for Lancaster Glass Corporation. She is survived by her father, Norman F. Wendell, Sr. of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Bryan (Patricia A.) Wendell of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Noreen (Anthony) Angeletti...

Karen McAvoy

Karen McAvoy

Jan 23, 2012

Karen S. (Swartz) McAvoy, 63, of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. Karen worked 35 years for J.C. Penney. She loved to paint and she loved being with her grandchildren. Karen is survived by her daughter, Robin (Jeff) Mankin; sons, Jim (Lydia) McAvoy and Steve (Danette) McAvoy; mother, Shirley Swartz ; ten grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Judy...

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

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