Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Wilma Gabriel

Wilma Gabriel

Mar 7, 2011

Wilma Gabriel, age 85, of Millersport, passed away Monday, March 7th, 2011 at the Pickering House. She was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church, the Methodist Women's Group, Twig # 13, American Legion Auxillary,and was a member of the Millersport Lions Club. She is survived by her children, Randy (Betty) Gabriel of Hilliard, Melanie (Mike) Bordner of...

Jan Nauman

Jan Nauman

Mar 5, 2011

Nauman Jan Nauman 61 of Lancaster, Ohio died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Pickering House after battling cancer for many years. She participated in study programs that she felt would benefit future generations with cancer. Jan was a strong supporter of cancer research. She was born on October 20, 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Clarence and Eva...

Lela Laxton

Lela Laxton

Mar 4, 2011

Lela M. Laxton, age 87 of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Friday March 4th, 2011. She was a wonderful mother and person. She was survived by her son, Larry (Patricia Ann Smith) Stultz of Lancaster; daughters, Gloria (Gerald) Wheeler of Columbus, and Lynne Laxton (Donald) McCrary of Houston; grandchildren, Roxanne McCrary of TX, Diamond Jewels Stultz of...

Betty Jean Balser

Betty Jean Balser

Mar 4, 2011

Balser Betty Jean Balser 70 of Thurston, Ohio died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. She attended Thurston United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Charles Allen Balser of Thurston, Ohio; daughter, Elizabeth Renae (James) Chalfant of Lancaster, Ohio; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Tyler Whipple and Zachary Christopher Whipple all of Lancaster, Ohio; sisters, Earlene Fouts...

Mary Helena Jenkins

Mary Helena Jenkins

Mar 4, 2011

Jenkins Mary Helena Jenkins 97 of Pleasantville, Ohio died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Rushville Church of Christ in Christian Union, Rushville Senior Citizens, served on the Maywood Mission Board and Rushville Grange. She is survived by her daughters, Rev. Mary L. Burroughs of Delta, Ohio and Betty R. Chapman...

John Clum

John Clum

Mar 4, 2011

JOHN E. CLUM age 92 of Thurston died Friday March 4, 2011 at the Pickering House. He was a member of the Thurston United Methodist Church and owned the former Wolfe Trucking Company. He was a member of the Sons of The American Revolution and was twice a Past Master and member of the Baltimore Masonic Lodge #475 F&AM,...

Shela Koker

Shela Koker

Mar 4, 2011

Shela June Crist Koker, age 86, of Baltimore, passed away on Friday March, the 4th, 2011. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and an avid crocheter and cake decorator. She was a very religious person who helped several churches in the area and supported several charities. She is survived by her daughters, Roberta (Ronald) Barnhard of New Albany...

Darren Craft

Darren Craft

Mar 3, 2011

Craft Darren Patrick Craft 45 of Lancaster, Ohio died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his residence. He was the night manager for Giant Eagle Grocery in Hilliard, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Carol Rae Craft of Lancaster, Ohio; aunt and uncle, Donna and Jerry Forsythe of Florida; and close friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Barbara Mathews

Barbara Mathews

Feb 25, 2011

Barbara J. Mathews, age 77, of Howard, OH, and formerly of Fairfield Co. passed away at the Country Club Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon. She worked as an RN and as a medical records supervisor for 20+ years for the Fairfield Medical Center. She was survived by her children, Robert Stephen (Carol Ann) West of Carroll, Nancy (Jim) Boyer...

Mary Louise Lehman

Mary Louise Lehman

Feb 24, 2011

Biography Mary Louise Lehman, age 77, of Baltimore died Thursday February 24, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of the Thurston United Methodist Church. She worked at the former Crown-Zellerbach Corp. for 14 years; was the former owner of Lehman's Kozy Korner in Baltimore and worked for the former Lancaster Inn for 11 years. Louise was a very...

Timothy Baker

Timothy Baker

Feb 24, 2011

Baker Timothy R. Baker 79 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a retired electronic technician for Arvin Electronics (Diamond Electronics) of Lancaster. He was as member of Calvary Baptist Church and Rushville Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Berniece R. Baker; sons, Phillip R. (Cathy)...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Feb 21, 2011

RICHARD M. MILLER Baltimore: Richard M. Miller, age 74 of Baltimore, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011,at the Cleveland Clinic. Richard was a member of the Star Grange, IBEW Local 683 for 43 years and retired from Mid City Electric He is survived by daughter, Denise S. (Greg) Purtee, Westerville; sons, James l.(Danna) Miller, Baltimore, Gregory S. Miller, Columbus; grandchildren,...

Christa Cheek

Christa Cheek

Feb 21, 2011

CHEEK, Christa (Miller) of Sugar Grove, Ohio and Frankfurt a/M Germany, left us softly on Monday morning February 21, 2011 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of Paul W. Cheek, Jr. and beautiful mother of Natascha Miller, she is preceded in death by her dear son, Frank M. Miller (1994). She is survived by her three step children, Randy...

William Spitzer

William Spitzer

Feb 21, 2011

William J. Spitzer, 77, of Millersport, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. William was a member of the Millersport United Methodist Church and a member of the Millersport American Legion Post 637. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired flooring mechanic who...

Virginia Vance

Virginia Vance

Feb 17, 2011

Virginia A. Vance, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Main Street Terrace Care Center. Virginia’s home, her family, and gardening were the things closest to her heart. She worked many years as a consultant for Binniger’s Floor Coverings and a designer for Kaumeyer’s Floral Shop. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Kay (Nils) Gustavson and...

Jeff Duffner

Jeff Duffner

Feb 16, 2011

John “Jeff” Duffner, 55, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jeff was known for his expertise in the plumbing, heating, and electrical fields and was a master of all trades. He enjoyed fishing; playing the guitar, among other instruments; as well as boating with friends; and having a good...

Mary Knight

Mary Knight

Feb 16, 2011

Knight Mary Kathryn Knight 68 of Logan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at her residence after a long illness. She was born on March 21, 1942 to the late Doyle and Jeanette Wiseman Weaver. Mary was a caring and compassionate caregiver for many years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Geraldine "Jerri" Summers

Geraldine "Jerri" Summers

Feb 12, 2011

Geraldine “Jerri” Summers, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Jerri worked many years in the Dry Cleaning business. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. She enjoyed being a Tupperware representative for many years and she also enjoyed dancing at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Jerri is survived by her children, Pamela Kay (Rodney)...

Wanda Gossell

Wanda Gossell

Feb 12, 2011

Wanda V. Gossell, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Wanda was born in Carroll, Ohio on September 9, 1925, to the late Nelson Bixler and Emma George. Wanda is survived by her husband of 63 years, Carl J. Gossell; son, David Gossell of Lancaster; daughter, Carla Gossell of San Diego, California; grandson, Jordan Gossell; and daughter-in-law,...

Roberta Hatton

Roberta Hatton

Feb 10, 2011

ROBERTA DEAN HATTON LANCASTER; Roberta Dean Hatton, 67 of Lancaster, died Thursday, February 10,2011 at Fairfield Medical Center due to heart complications. Roberta was a 33 year retired employee of the Lancaster K-MART store. A long time member of the Lancaster Moose Lodge, member of Olivedale Senior Citizens. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, bingo, and a good euchre game in addition...