Local Ohio Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Raesean "Sean" J. Shanks, age 31 of Baltimore, died November 10, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.  Reasean came into his forever family at just 4 weeks of age. Born with several medical needs, Raesean was born to be a fighter.  In his short life he endured multiple surgeries and setbacks.  He never let his lifestyle darken his...

Nov 9, 2019

Calvin E. Davis, age 79 of Carroll went to be with the Lord, on November 9th, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born in Beauty, KY on August 14th, 1940 to the late Everett and Mae Hobbs Davis.  Calvin retired as an amazing house painter and wallpaper installer, who greatly enjoyed his profession.  He was a devote member...

Nov 7, 2019

Veleda A. England, age 84 of Lancaster, died Nov. 7, 2019 at Ashley Manor.  She was born to the late, Frank and Edith Mast Hutchens on Dec. 17, 1934 in Lancaster.  She retired as a florist at Ye Old Lancaster Flower Shop after 25+ years, was a member of Mills United Methodist Church and Olivedale. Veleda enjoyed line dancing...

Nov 6, 2019

Jerry L. Seesholtz, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at Adams Lane Care Center on November 6, 2019. He was born to the late Ronald and Edith Seesholtz on June 6, 1937.

Jerry was an avid golfer, even traveling across the country to play. He enjoyed many other sports, however, taking the time to help coach others. Jerry...

Nov 6, 2019

Robert A. Quick, age 55 of Pleasantville, died Nov. 6 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born in Hahn, Germany on Aug. 3, 1964. He is the son of Robert F. and Lettie M. (Wallace) Quick of Pleasantville formerly of New Salem.  He became an Eagle Scout who was still active and he was an amazing plumber.  Robert...

Nov 3, 2019

Evelyn Ruth Bryson, 98, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.  Born May 26, 1921 in Connellsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Irene (Graft) Harbaugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Bryson on February 28, 1999.  Also preceding her were siblings, Dorothy M. Pritts, George R....

Nov 2, 2019

Cynthia “Cindy” Rae Shumaker, 63 of Pleasantville, died November 2nd 2019 at the residence.   She was born to her late parents, John and Mary Kettell Shumaker on Nov. 1, 1956.  She worked as a grill cook at burger king for 22 years, greatly enjoyed camping with her family, bowling with Expanding Your Horizons, doodling and coloring on paper, crafting...

Nov 1, 2019

Ralph Maynard Haas – Age 96 of Lancaster, Oh passed away November 1st 2019 with his daughter and granddaughter by his side.

I was a lifelong resident of Lancaster. I was born June 9, 1923 to Ralph Peters Haas and Ora Martin Haas. I was an Eagle Scout, attended Lancaster High School and graduated as an honor...

Nov 1, 2019

Gary R. Hunt Sr., 83, of Lancaster died November 1, 2019. He was born to the late Forrest and Edna Darst Hunt on Dec. 7, 1935 in Pickaway Co.  He retired from Anchor Hocking as a machinist.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.

He is...

Oct 31, 2019

Pamela E. Graham, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on October 31, 2019 at the Pickering House. She was born in Essex, England on June 15, 1930 to the late S.W. and Elsie Kearney.

Pamela enjoyed to play tennis and golf, but had a passion for local art.

She is survived by her daughter, Anne (Mike)...

Oct 31, 2019

Joe D. Hyme, 77, died October 31, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center after a brave battle with a brief illness.

He was predeceased by parents Paul and Helen Hyme; his sister in-law Malinda Lifer and his faithful pets Cindy and Sadie. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Linda (Lifer) Hyme; his daughter, Krista...

Oct 29, 2019

Robert J. Murphy 69 of Bremen, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center. He was retired from Riviera Cabinet Co., Lancaster, Ohio and a member of Church of Christ.  He enjoyed working with wood and loved hunting and the OSU Buckeyes.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Fran Murphy; children,...

Oct 29, 2019

Gerald L. Wade, age 88 of Bremen, died on Oct 29, 2019 at the Pickering House. He was born to the late Harley and Elizabeth Wall Wade on Oct 19, 1931 in Lawrence Co. Ohio.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He was an elementary teacher in Glouster, Carroll, Bloom Carroll, Logan, and retired from...

Oct 26, 2019

Richard E. Cochenour, 69, of Thurston, died at his home surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren, after a long battle with cancer.

Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always had an amazing sense of humour. He was a former meat cutter at Bob Bay & Sons, he helped his father run the...

Oct 25, 2019

Patricia A. Waugh 82 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Friday, October 25, 2019 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired junior accountant for Babcox-Wilcox and a member of the First United Methodist Church.  She was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1955 and the high school choir.  She was a member of Greencastle Homemakers...

Oct 24, 2019

Joseph Edward Lamb, 37, of Hopewell, passed away on October 24, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1982 to Karen and the late John Edward Lamb.

Joseph worked for Creative Imaging for the past two years. He loved the outdoors and to hunt.

He is survived by his mother, Karen Lamb; daughters, Amber Skye...

Oct 22, 2019

Betty M. Dickson, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Julie Dickson; sons, John (Kathleen) Dickson and Tim (Roxann) Dickson; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon (Dick) Shannon and Louella McClaskey; and brother, Gary (Jenny) Daubenmire.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Oct 21, 2019

Melvin M. Rauber, age 81 of Baltimore, died Oct 21, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical center.  He was born to the late Merritt and Glorene Crist Raber in Basil, OH on Dec. 22, 1937.  He was a member of the Ohio Nat'l Gaurd, enjoyed playing volleyball, car magazines, mowing, farm toys, and was a connoisseur of food.  He was...

Oct 21, 2019

Eldon C. Deeter, 74, of Baltimore, passed away at his home on October 21, 2019. He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert and Bernice Deeter on April 22, 1945.

Eldon worked for Anchor Hocking for 50 years, was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Oct 16, 2019

Dorothy “Joyce” Irene Horn, 90, of Somerset, passed away at 4:40 AM Wednesday October 16, 2019 at Altercare Somerset, OH.   Born October 27, 1928 in Doylestown, OH to the late Roy “Pop” and Lola Hershey, Dorothy was the oldest of five daughters and married Lawrence “Larry” E. Horn of Doylestown, OH on January 18, 1947.  She was married 51...