Local Ohio Obituaries

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...

Oct 16, 2019

Tommy F. Taylor 75 of Moore Haven, Florida former resident of Millersport, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October16, 2019 at his residence.

He worked for Rockwell International Corp. as a grinder with 33 years of service and later owned and operated Taylor Maintenance on Buckeye Lake.

He was a member of Millersport United Methodist Church and...

Oct 15, 2019

Rick A. Dupler, age 74 of Millersport, died at his residence Oct. 15, 2019.  He was born to the late Arthur and Jessie Weaver Dupler on March 16, 1945 in Columbus.  He served his country during Vietnam in the US Air Force.  He retired as a systems analyst for National City Bank after 30 years.  Rick and his late...

Oct 13, 2019

L. Roger Kanniard, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at the Pickering House.

Roger was a loving father and grandfather, who will be missed by his sons, Michael Todd Kanniard and Loran Greg (Debra) Kanniard; grandchildren, Tyler Kanniard, Emily (Justin) Irvin, and Jennifer (Jay) Eason; and siblings, Charlotte Life, Tom Kanniard, Hazel Farley,...

Oct 10, 2019

Bill Cunningham, 91, born January 17, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio and passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Crestview Rehab. He was the oldest son of Ethel Boggs Cunningham and Everett Cunningham.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After returning, he finished high school, then got his Bachelors Degree from Cedarville College....

Oct 5, 2019

Robert Eugene Loy II, 64, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Sat., October 5, 2019. He was born September 19, 1955 in Circleville and is survived by his Father, Robert E Loy(Patricia Hettinger), of Amanda; , brothers, Bret Loy (Loretta), Shawn Loy (Susannah), Shane Loy, Tracey Loy (Malinda) and DJ Loy (Karen); sisters, Teri Loy, Jeri (Richard) Needles...

Oct 4, 2019

James H. Puckett 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jim served this country in the US Air Force while at the same time used his God given talent of music playing the trumpet in the Drum and Bugle Corps.  He spent 20 years working in the...