Local Ohio Obituaries

Florence Hartman

May 16, 2011

Florence A. Hartman, age 90, of Lancaster passed away on May 16th, 2011. She retired after working several years at Anchor Hocking Plant I; she was a member of the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. She is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sam and Mary Hartman of AZ, Herman and Ruth Hartman of FL, and Williard and Nola Hartman...

Sandra Nadine Grogg Stemple

May 13, 2011

LANCASTER: Sandra Nadine Grogg Stemple 72 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 23, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Cleophas and Dorothy Holdcraft Grogg. She was a retired Registered Nurse at various hospitals. She is survived by her children, James Stemple, Linda S. Beach and Joe Stemple...

JUDE WIDENER

May 12, 2011

Jude Thomas Widener, age 12 weeks, of Lancaster, went to be with his Lord Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was survived by his parents, Scott and Natalie Widener of Lancaster; brother and sister Jack and Julia Widener; grandparents, Dana and Vickie Widener of Lancaster and Ed and Cheryl Hiles of Lancaster; great-grandparents, Bob Loy of Lancaster, Mary Widener of Carroll,...

Helen Wharton

May 10, 2011

LANCASTER: Helen Wharton 92 of Lancaster, Ohio died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Heartland-Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Reichold Chemical Inc. and did babysitting for friends, loved flowers and loved to read. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Griffith and Carolyn Garber; son, Gary Wharton all of Lancaster, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, Marlena (George) Marcum...

Ival Eck

May 10, 2011

Ival Vivian Eck LANCASTER: Ival Vivian Eck was born February 27, 1913 to Wm. Franklin and Cora Ellen (Featheroff) Schooley in Vinton Co., Ohio. She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Eck; parents; and eleven sisters and brothers – Oakel, Leman,...

Agnes Bowen

May 8, 2011

Agnes Bowen, age 72, of Carroll went to be with her Lord on Mother’s day May 8th, 2011 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was a member of the Bloom Baptist Church in Lithopolis. She was born to her parents, in Pike County, KY on Oct. 12, 1938. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Todd (Sarah Barnes) Bowen...

Eudella Smith

May 8, 2011

Eudella Smith, 86, of Lancaster, Ohio died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Fairfield Medical Center. Eudella was a strong woman who loved her family. Eudella is survived by her daughters, Diana (Gary) Kennedy of Kentucky, Carolyn Smith of Lancaster, and Penny (Clarence) Boysel of Lancaster; son, Paul David (Chris) Smith of Galena, Ohio; grandchildren, Jessica (Blair) Dowdy, Jennifer (Chris) Wood,...

Kathryn Gillogly

May 8, 2011

Kathryn H. (Burson) Gillogly, formerly of Columbus passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster at the age of 95. She was a resident of The Inn at Fairfield Village in Lancaster. She was born on Sept. 15, 1915 at Pratts Fork, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Carrie E. Burson ....

John J Balthaser

May 7, 2011

John J. Balthaser, 66, of Lancaster, died at home after a brief illness on Saturday, May 7, 2011. John was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked many years for both Conrail and Premix. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2120; AMVETS Post 1985; and the American Legion...

Lester "Les" W. Sleeth

May 5, 2011

Sleeth Lester “Les” W. Sleeth 84 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. He was a World War II US Navy veteran and a retired project manager for Turner Construction. He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, woodcarver with Charlie Chippers and loved to play dominoes. He is survived by his wife...

Deborah (Lape) Wise

May 4, 2011

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Deborah (Lape) Wise, 55, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Deborah loved and enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed being an entertainer and her late night shopping trips. She loved many people and was loved by many in return. She was a firecracker. Deborah is survived by her daughter, Jessica...

Wanda Thimmes

May 1, 2011

Wanda Helen Binder Thimmes In loving memory of Wanda Thimmes, who passed away May 1st, 2011, and will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and love of animals. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Charlotte) Thimmes and daughter, Stephanie (Calvin Cole) Howard; granddaughter, Andrea (Patrick) Cuthbert; grandsons, Douglas (Andrea Banik) Thimmes and Tucky Wade Howard; great...

Charles E. McPherson

Apr 29, 2011

McPherson Charles E. McPherson 87 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was a World War II US Army veteran. He was a graduate of Ohio University in Physical Education and Industrial Arts. He was a retired educator for Ohio Youth Commission formerly B. I. S. and School for Boys with 38 years...

William Jackson

Apr 27, 2011

William “Bill” Jackson, age 65, passed away at the Fairfield Medical Center on April 27th, 2011. Bill retired from Westerman Co. in Bremen as a welder after several years of dedicated work. He is survived by his loving wife Nora “Butch” Jackson of Somerset; sons, Tracy Jackson of Somerset, Terry (Kris) Jackson of Lewis Center, and Travis (Michele) Jackson of...

pamela Amspaugh

Apr 26, 2011

Calling Hours 11 - 6 ,Friday, April 29, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Funeral Service 6pm ,Friday, April 29, 2011 Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel 405 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Polly Culp

Apr 23, 2011

Culp Polly Culp 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She worked for Lancaster National Bank later retiring from Society Bank. She was a member of Maple Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Heidi (Henry) Wiseman of Lancaster, Ohio and Robyn E. (Steve) Miller of Canal Winchester, Ohio; grandchildren,...

Roxanne McClellan

Apr 22, 2011

Roxanne (Whetstone) McClellan, 51, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Pickering House. Roxanne is survived by her daughter, Erin Binner; grandson, Bryce Campbell; sisters, Diana (Gordon) June and Joyce (Jeff) Jackson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Turben; brother, Ronald Whetstone; sister, Marilyn Whetstone; and...

Clifton M. "Chip" Young

Apr 22, 2011

Clifton M. “Chip” Young 54 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 at his residence. He was a carpenter through the Carpenter’s Union Local #200 prior to being a self employed general maintenance man. He was a member of the West Lancaster Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Emily Young;...

Clifton Byers

Apr 20, 2011

Clifton Byers, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Pickering House. Clifton was a long time member of Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. He also worked for 25 years as a supervisor for Crown-Zellerbach Paper Company. Clifton is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doris Byers; sons, Tim (Tami) Byers, Christopher (Elaine) Byers, and...

Promise Blackstone

Apr 19, 2011

Promise Grace Blackstone

April 19, 2011 - April 19, 2011

Promise Grace Blackstone passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, April 25, 2011, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio with Pastor William P. Means officiating.

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