Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 19, 2010

Vivian E. Swanson, age 97, of Baltimore, died Friday, November 19th, 2010 at Manor Care of Westerville. She was born to Phillip and Fladella Hower on June 17, 1913 in Galesburg, IL. She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in PA, and was a loving mother to all. She is survived by her sons; Eugene Swanson, of...

Nov 16, 2010

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John E. Woods, 69, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Fairfield Medical Center. He had been an employee for Carroll Metal and Screw with 20 years of service and a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. He is survived by his son, Scott E. Woods of Carroll, Ohio; daughter, Donita (Charles R.) Wilkins of...

Nov 10, 2010

Marguerite “Peg” Clagg, age 96, of Lancaster, died at Heartland Fairfield Nursing Center Wednesday. She was a member of Maple St. United Methodist Church; a member of Women Of The Moose Chapter 434; she was a Girl Scout Leader for many years, and taught Sunday School; she was a very dedicated Mother and Grandmother. She is survived by her son,...

Nov 8, 2010

Florence M. Coffman, 94, of McArthur, passed away on Monday. November 8, 2010, at Rockmill Rehabilitation Center. Florence was a secretary in Cincinnati with Proctor & Gamble for many years. She loved music and playing the piano. She also loved reading the Bible. Florence’s family loves her very much and she will be sadly missed. Florence is survived by her...

Nov 6, 2010

Biography Julia Ann Reber, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 06, 2010. Julia was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles A. Reber; daughter, Valerie Ann Irion Sewall; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Rick) Whitington; sister, Mary Lou Weidner Baumgardner; three step-grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and...

Nov 6, 2010

Boivin J. Hoshor, 80, of Baltimore, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at his home. Boivin was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Baltimore. He was also a member of the Baltimore Masonic Lodge #475 F&AM; Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus; Tarhe Shrine; VFW Post 3761 – Life Member; Baltimore Museum Corporation; Baltimore Lions Club, Baltimore Festival...

Nov 5, 2010

Annie Mary Elliott Dowdy, 93, of Lancaster, OH departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2010. Born November 30, 1916, in Hale County, AL, she was an avid gardener and dedicated nurse. While studying for her R.N. at Hillman Hospital in Birmingham, AL, she met the love of her life, Frederick Ashley Dowdy, M.D, and they married immediately after...

Nov 2, 2010

Fern Delphia Landis April 29, 1911 - November 2, 2010

Fern Delphia Landis of Baltimore, was born April 29, 1911, to William and Alpha Williams and she truly was a “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She passed away November 02, 2010 at the age of 99. She is survived by children, David (Rosie) Landis, Sr. and Marilyn Wooster; grandchildren, David Landis,...

Oct 28, 2010

Nov 11, 2008

Dr. Irvine G. Smith, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Lanfair Center. His parents, Frank E. and Myrtle (Ginder) Smith,were both licensed funeral directors. The Fairfield Medical Center "Twig" system was started in Memory of his mother Myrtle. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1936 and School Colors were Purple and Gold, The Ohio...

Jul 21, 2008

Mary "Petie" Smith, 89, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born on Oct. 8, 1918 to the late Will Robinson and Pauline Eunice Tannehiill Peters, in Everett, Washington.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church and its Laura Rice Seaman Circle. She graduated from Lancaster High school in 1936...

Jan 1, 1970

Solomon A. Hanks, 23, of Lancaster, passed away on February 18, 2023.

Solomon was an intelligent, outgoing, sweet hearted, strong, yet complex young man. He had the ability to make anyone laugh with his antics at any moment, yet also the ability to help people think deeper and learn how to better themselves.

He is...

Jan 1, 1970

Todd Sparks, 58, passed away on February 7, 2023, at the Fairfield Medical Center. He was born in Ironton, OH to the late Terry Sparks and E. Faye Salyer.

Upon graduation, Todd served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Todd was a man of few words but the love for his family and pets was evident....

Jan 1, 1970

Ronald L. Mathias, 83, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on the morning of January 9, 2023 at the Pickering House. He was born in Lancaster to the late Lee and Margie Mathias and graduated from Lancaster High School Class of 1958. Ron was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church, having served on Church Council and Property Committee.

Jan 1, 1970

Richard H. “Dick” Matz, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Great Friend to many passed Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 at the age of 86.  He will be remembered as a good man who cared deeply for his family and friends. He was born in Lancaster to the late Raymond Matz and Maxine (Matz) Nixon.  Attended Lancaster Schools and following...

Jan 1, 1970

Mark McEvoy, age 68, of Pickerington passed away on November 11, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Phyllis McEvoy.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sue McEvoy; his children, Kelley (Stuart) Savage, Katlyn (Zachary) Scott, Brett (Jade) McEvoy; his nine beloved grandchildren, Graham, Reagan, Riley, Kadence, Jaxson, Zachary, Phyllis,...

Jan 1, 1970

Jessica Lynn Baker, at age 32, was taken from us way too soon. She is now walking in heaven with her mother Pamela Kay (Baker) Hiles.

Jessie is survived by her beautiful children; Kaylynn Mae, Kevin Kristopher, Francis “Frankie” Michael, and Jesslynn Marie; sister Carrie Anne Baker and brother Michael Hiles; parents Lynn and Detria Hiles; grandparents...

Jan 1, 1970

Lou Ann Breeze (Reeb), age 90,  beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her son, Ricky, her husband, Jim, sister, Betty and great granddaughter, Darian. She is survived by her children David (& Sandy) Reeb, Pamela Schwingel, Joyce Minnear, Linda Clark, and John (& Sharon) Reeb, twelve grandchildren,...

Jan 1, 1970

Burl L. Weidner Jr. passed away on February 8, 2022 at Country Lane Gardens. He was born to the late Burl and Gertrude Weidner in Lancaster, OH.

Burl is survived by his children, Melvin, Jeff, Roger, and Jeri; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Jane...

Jan 1, 1970

Kathryn Ann Saunders, 82, of Baltimore, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Jack F. and Bettyann Garwick.

Kathryn is survived by her husband, Theodore R. Saunders, whom she married in December of 1957; children, Robert (Dodie) Saunders of Baltimore, Ann (Richard) Dailey of Zanesville, Michael (Stacey) Saunders of Lancaster,...