Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Inez Foltz

Inez Foltz

Jul 4, 2020

Inez Lucille Foltz, 106, of Baltimore, passed away on July 4, 2020.

Inez was survived by her son, Carl (Sharon) Foltz; daughter, Hellen Wilkin; and many other loving family members and friends.

Burial will take place in Union Evangelical Cemetery, and a service will take place at a later date.

Arrangements through Johnson-Smith...

Ruth F. (Turner)  Enlow

Ruth F. (Turner) Enlow

Jul 3, 2020

Ruth F. Enlow, 69, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born January 29, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Clarence and Margaret Turner.  After graduating from Pekin High School in Pekin, Illinois, Ruth worked as the secretary to the Dean at Bradley University where she met her future husband...

Fred E. McNash

Fred E. McNash

Jul 2, 2020

Fred E. McNash, age 85 of Millersport, passed away July 2, 2020 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Andy and Tracy Proctor McNash in Mammoth, WV.  He developed a strong work ethic as he went to work after his father's passing when he was in the 8th grade to provide for his family.  He worked...

Carol J. (Good)  Knotts

Carol J. (Good) Knotts

Jul 1, 2020

Carol J. (Good) Knotts 75 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

She was a member of Faith Memorial Church, loved kids, family, taking pictures and caring for others.

Carol is survived by her sisters, Patty (Roy) Mohler of Lancaster, Ohio and Peggy Rosser of Millersport, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Lisa Rosser,...

Jack E. McGee

Jack E. McGee

Jun 29, 2020

Jack E. McGee 81 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Bickford of Lancaster.  He had worked as a mill wright for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. Plant #2 for 28 years then retired from Anheuser-Busch. He was a member of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene.

Jack is survived by his children,...

Arthur E. Kemerer Sr.

Arthur E. Kemerer Sr.

Jun 28, 2020

Arthur Eugene Kemerer Sr., 82, of Lancaster, passed away on June 28, 2020 at the Pickering House. He was born on September 18, 1937 in Export, PA to the late Henry and Alice Kemerer.

Arthur was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was also a member of Olivedale Senior Center and enjoyed playing in...

Ronalie "Ronnie" Bivens

Ronalie "Ronnie" Bivens

Jun 25, 2020

Ronalie “Ronny” Bivens 75 of Baltimore, Ohio fought uterine cancer for 1 ½ years. Heaven gained another angel on Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 23, 1945 to the late Harry and Mary (Bisutti) Bivens, Sr.

She retired from Robert Shaw Co. and later retired from the Kroger deli in Pickerington....

Jenene A. (Dyer)  Bope

Jenene A. (Dyer) Bope

Jun 25, 2020

Jenene A. Bope, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on June 25, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on January 1, 1942 to the late Benjamin Newton and Mellie Irenene Dyer in Rockbridge, Ohio.

Jenene was a retired bookkeeper for the Robert K. Fox Family Y, and a bookkeeper for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Somerset....

Daniel Lee Peck

Daniel Lee Peck

Jun 24, 2020

Daniel Lee Peck, age 54 of Pleasantville passed away on June 24th, 2020. He was born on Dec. 4th, 1965 to the late Floyd and Norma Smith Peck in Lancaster.  He was a handyman who was an amazing carpet layer.  He llved tinkering with cars, always working on them, enjoyed racing and spending time with his family and friends....

Mary E. (Lee)  Rutan

Mary E. (Lee) Rutan

Jun 24, 2020

Mary E. (Lee) Rutan, 86 passed away peacefully in the morning at Altercare Lanfair on June 24th, 2020. Mary was born in Lancaster, OH to the late Herbert & Marie (Eaton) Lee on May 30, 1934. Mary graduated from St Mary's high school in 1952. She worked at Diamond Power and went on to work at Rockwell International. She...

Fredrick "Rick" F. Hanna

Fredrick "Rick" F. Hanna

Jun 23, 2020

Fredrick “Rick” F. Hanna, age 51 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away June 23, 2020.  He was born on July 2, 1968 in Lancaster.  He retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service, he was currently employed with Lancaster Municipal Gas, was a certified Master Judge for KCBS, a member of Angler’s Paradise, the 40 et...

Dylan K. Taylor

Dylan K. Taylor

Jun 23, 2020

Dylan K. Taylor, 28 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident.  He was a diesel mechanic.

He is survived by his children, Dakota, Klaus and Marley; parents, Brian and Candy Taylor of Taylors, SC; brother, Austin Patterson of New Lexington, Ohio; sisters, Ayla (Alex) Phipps of Sparta, NC,...

J. Richard Swinehart

J. Richard Swinehart

Jun 23, 2020

J. Richard Swinehart 83 of New Salem, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Lan-Fair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired manager of Fairfield Landmark Co-op with 37 years of service. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church,  60 year member of the Pleasant Valley Masonic Lodge #531 F & AM and  Parthenia...

James L. Harris

James L. Harris

Jun 22, 2020

James L. Harris, 86 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John P. and Sarah J. (Turner) Harris.

He served in the US Army. James held the position of Vice President of Quality Assurance at Ross Labs in...

John T. Steinmetz

John T. Steinmetz

Jun 21, 2020

John T. Steinmetz 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his residence.

He was a World War II US Navy veteran and was the recipient of the French Legion Medal of Honor. He was a retired Machinist for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 35 years of service.

John was a...

Jerry L. White

Jerry L. White

Jun 20, 2020

Jerry L. White age 69 of Lancaster, passed away June 20, 2020 at Buckeye Care and Rehab in Lancaster.  He was born on Dec. 5, 1950 in Chillicothe.  He was a retired owner operator truck driver that enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Laurie (Mike) Justice and Stefanie (Don) White-Harris; grandchildren,...

Marjorie Lou (Johnston)  Miskell

Marjorie Lou (Johnston) Miskell

Jun 20, 2020

Marjorie Lou (Johnston) Miskell, 82, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away June 20, 2020. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on October 28, 1937 to the late Jesse C. and Jennie G. (Jourdan) Johnston. Marjorie was a 1956 graduate of Lancaster High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for over 40 years and most recently retired from the Culligan Co....

Chad R. Kalb

Chad R. Kalb

Jun 19, 2020

Chad R. Kalb 52 of Lancaster, Ohio former resident of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.

He served in the US Army. He was a mechanic for the Elevator Local Union Columbus, Ohio and a graduate of Liberty Union High School Class of 1985.  Chad loved the outdoors like hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.  He...

Dorothy J. (Walton)  Leiendecker

Dorothy J. (Walton) Leiendecker

Jun 19, 2020

Dorothy (Walton) Leiendecker of Baltimore passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 87.

She was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Cleatus Walton of Pickerington, husband Raymond “Pete” Leiendecker, infant daughter Patricia, son Raymond, great grandson Raymond “BJ’, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

Dorothy is survived by her son Jim...

Hazel L. (Brooks)  Fosnaugh

Hazel L. (Brooks) Fosnaugh

Jun 18, 2020

Hazel L. (Brooks) Fosnaugh 97 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Beckford of Lancaster.  She was born in Columbus to the late Alvin and Mary (Dungan) Brooks on March 20, 1923.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearl Fosnaugh of 53 years. Together they owned and operated the Fosnaugh...