Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 18, 2011

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Okey Lee Greathouse, age 90, died on Monday, July 18th, 2011 at Heartland of Fairfield. He was born in Braxton County, WV to his parents Ivan and Virginia Greathouse. He is survived by his wife of 70yrs Gertrude Jones Greathouse of Lancaster; daughters, Roberta (Richard) Rickrich of Carroll, OH; Rebecca (Ronald) Voorheis of Baltimore, and Virginia Greathouse of...

Jul 16, 2011

Jonathan "Jon" Wesley Taylor, age 53, of Pleasantville, OH passed away at Fairfield Medical Center on Saturday evening. He loved to work on his motorcycles and to do lawn work. He is survived by his mother, Opal Taylor of Pleasantville; sister, Jerry (Larry) Turner of Pleasantville, brothers, Jack Grandominico of Thornville and Lawrence (Peggy) Taylor Jr. of Thornville, and Charles...

Jul 15, 2011

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William K. Berry, 67, of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with the Lord; his father, William M. Berry; mother, Adeline (Zaleski) Berry; brother, Scott H. Berry; mother-in-law, Mary Beth Hollaway; and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Jay Hollaway, on July 15, 2011, at the Pickering House. Bill was born July 14, 1944, in Paterson, New Jersey. He had a loving, giving...

Jul 14, 2011

Glen Boyd Durst, 95, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at The Pickering House. Glen was the owner of the Charleston Construction Company Inc. in St. Albans, West Virginia. Glen worked 50 years in heavy highway construction Glen is survived by his son, Michael A. (Mary Anne) Durst of Dublin, Ohio; daughters, Glennda A. Street of Lancaster,...

Jul 11, 2011

VICTORIA “TORI” FISHER LANCASTER: Victoria “Tori” Fisher, 13, of Lancaster passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. She attended the Bible Baptist Church and the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. She was in the Seventh Grade at Thomas Ewing Junior High School. Tori is survived by her mother, Tammy Fisher; grandma, Diane Fisher; uncle, Aaron Bresler, all...

Jul 9, 2011

Stevens Shane A. Stevens 29 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Florida, died Saturday, July 9, 2011. He was born on February 28, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. He had worked for Roosters Restaurant, Damon’s and was a carpenter. He is survived by his sons, Trevor Allen Stevens and Brian Alexander Stevens; mother, Darletta Stevens of Lancaster, Ohio; sister, Jamie R....

Jul 8, 2011

Sheets Kathryn M. Sheets 90 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio died Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Pickering House. She worked for R. B. M. in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a former member of Beulah United Methodist Church, VFW Post 3761 Ladies Auxiliary, Baltimore Order of Eastern Star, and an Avon Representative for many years. She is...

Jul 7, 2011

Jean A. Wharton, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Fairfield Medical Center. Jean was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Jean is survived by her daughter, Susan (Austin) Hobbs of Vero Beach, Florida; sons, John (Joyce) Wharton of Athens and Tom (Gay) Grandstaff of Lancaster; daughter-in-law, Pam Wharton of Lancaster; grandchildren,...

Jul 5, 2011

Merritt Alice M. Merritt 84 of Pleasantville, Ohio died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Heartland-Fairfield Rehabilitation Center. She retired from AT & T in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her grandson, Matthew (Nicole) Rebus of Pleasantville, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Brandy Fletcher and Tiffany (Tony) Brown all of Lancaster, Ohio; great grandchild, Amery K. Febus; step great grandchild, Tommy Henson;...

Jul 2, 2011

Hazel M. Cattano, 66, of Baltimore, went home to with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at The Pickering House. Hazel is survived by her children, Rocky (Christina) Jones, William (Lisa) Gibson, Shane (Stacy) Gibson, and Amanda (Zack) Cattano; grandchildren, William, Harley, Ian, Thai, Layne, Shade, Raistlin, Coen, Shawn, and Tyler; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Rayne; nieces and nephews,...

Jul 2, 2011

Marjorie Eileen (Folk) Poling, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Eileen was a member of Calvary Orthodox Lutheran Church and the Tuesday Quilters Club. She was a secretary for Lancaster City Schools for many years. She also worked for Hocking Valley National Bank and Gaffney Motors She is survived by her sons, Kim L. Poling...

Jul 2, 2011

Josh Blauser, 37, of Baltimore, died as the result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Josh was a 1992 graduate of Bloom Carroll High School. After graduation he served 4 years in the United States Navy. Josh served as a volunteer lieutenant with the Basil Joint Fire District. Josh was an extraordinary example of working hard and...

Jun 30, 2011

James “Jimmy” McGill, 50, of Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Anyone that knew Jimmy knew his love for muscle cars and any other sports cars. He was a whiz with stereos and could hook up any stereo that was given to him. He also loved the Dallas Cowboys and auto racing on T.V. Jimmy is survived...

Jun 29, 2011

Robinson Zelma “Zee” Robinson 78 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Hilliard, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a medic/physicians’ assistant in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. She was past president of Tarhe Elementary School PTO, past co-chair of the American Cancer Society Daffodil Flower Sale, American Legion Post #79 and...

Jun 27, 2011

John F. Wilson, Jr., 71, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. John is survived by his wife, Helen Wilson; children, Debbie (Chuck) Hoelscher of Dayton, Joni (Steve) Wellman of Columbus, Julie Wilson of Columbus, Lisa (Jeff) Spiert of Louisa, KY, Teresa (Vince) Ruble of Carroll, Lorie (Andy) Schwingel of Lake Worth, FL, and Larry D. (Kim)...

Jun 27, 2011

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Jun 23, 2011

Todd M. Johnston, 45, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Todd is survived by his father, Robert E. Johnston of Canal Winchester; mother, Barbara Johnston of Lancaster; former wife, Mary Johnston of Richmond, Virginia; children, Melissa Kayleigh Johnston and Ryan Matthew Johnston of Richmond; siblings, William Johnston of Atlanta, Georgia, Lynn Curry of Freehold, New Jersey, and David...

Jun 23, 2011

Pica Cathy J. Pica, 62 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1967. She was a retail manager for Things Remembered in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio and also manager for Holiday Inn. She was very active in the local Democratic Party. Cathy is survived by...

Jun 17, 2011

Miller Donald C. Miller 80 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was born on May 17, 1931 to the late Chester and Louvella Wickham Miller. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Navy. He retired from Rockwell International Corp. in Columbus, Ohio as a machinist and Bay’s Food...

Jun 16, 2011

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LANCASTER: James W. Shaner, age 77 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at The Inn at Fairfield Village. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Former owner and president of Lancaster Electro Plating, member of Rotary International, past president of the Jaycees, board member of the Standing Stone National Bank, served in the...