Local Ohio Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Beatrice S. Boggs 98 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Crestview Manor Nursing Center.  She was born on September 26, 1920 in Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Fannie Steele.  She was a retired switch board operator for National Electric Coil and liked the Christmas season by decorating for...

Jan 24, 2019

Sally Renee’ (Speakman) Jackson 48 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Grant Medical Center.   She was born on October 22, 1970 in Lancaster, Ohio to Charles F. and Nancy L. (Young) Speakman.

She enjoyed antiques, glassware and going to flea markets and...

Jan 23, 2019

Art J. Bevinger, age 69, of Lancaster died at his residence on January 23rd, 2019. He was born to the late Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Yonk Bevinger in Lancaster on May 16, 1949.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. He was a Lt. on the Lancaster Fire Department and retired after 25 years, a member of...

Jan 22, 2019

Ronald D. Ortman, 74 of Pickerington, Ohio formerly of Thornville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on April 24, 1944 to the late Marvin and Thelma Ortman of Thurston, Ohio.

He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty Union Thurston High School and a member of Thurston United...

Jan 20, 2019

Helen Roush-Creusen, of Lancaster, passed away on January 20, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born on June 28, 1933 to the late Harley C. and Effie E. (Stebelton) Creiglow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harold Richard “Dick” Roush, and Jan W. Creusen; brothers, Frank (Doris), Lee (Eva), Homer (Leola), Clyde...

Jan 18, 2019

John W. Wallace, Sr. 75 of Lancaster, Ohio died Friday, January 18, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and later with the Ohio National Guard. He was a former employee of Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. as a glass decorator.

John is survived by his...

Jan 18, 2019

Helen Leona Wilson, 101, was born November 20, 1917 at home in Basil, Ohio to Samuel Franklin and Vera Scheidegger Snider and died Friday, January 18, 2019.

She graduated from Liberty Union High School in 1933 and from The Ohio State University in 1937. She was a high school foreign language teacher for 30 years, most of...

Jan 13, 2019

John (Deere) Shonebarger, 24, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 13th, 2019.

John loved farming and tractors, being outdoors, scrapping, and driving anything on wheels. He never met a stranger and was always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone.

John is survived by his wife, Desiree Shonebarger; daughter,...

Jan 13, 2019

Glenford P. “JR” Wade, 94 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was a retired machine repairman for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. with 42 years and the worked at a race horse farm for another 27 years.  He was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center,...

Jan 11, 2019

Melissa Anne Williams, 53 of Carroll, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Arbors at Carroll Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 10, 1965 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Russell Williams and Hattie (Shy) Williams.

God sent us Melissa to give us a glimpse into heaven.  She cherished...

Jan 11, 2019

Everett L. Beers, age 66 of Lancaster, died January 11th, 2019 at the Pickering House.  He was born to the late Myron and Marcella Beers in Lancaster, on Jan. 17th, 1952.  He served his country in the US Air Force and retired as a truck driver for the postal service.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Jan 9, 2019

Jim Postle, age 65 of Pleasantville, died January 9th, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center.  He was born to the late Frank and Wilma Jean Sims Postle in Westerville, on April 17, 1953. Jim retired from Parts Channel. He enjoyed watching OSU football, fishing, sitting on his porch listening to rock and roll and met his loving wife while...

Jan 8, 2019

Emma E. Tussing, 94 of Baltimore, Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 16, 1924 to the late Dariel and Lala (Gilmer) Finkbone.

She was an active member and business woman in Baltimore. She was co-owner of the Baltimore Laundromat from 1959-1977....

Jan 8, 2019

JoAnn Fay Erickson Phillips Shaeffer Passed peacefully, at the Fairfield Medical Center on Tuesday January 8, 2019, with her daughter, Deborah Monger by her side. The only child born to Harvey E. and Olga T. Erickson in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Valentine’s Day, JoAnn would have been 88 years young, in February. JoAnn attended most of her primary...

Jan 6, 2019

Jim Jewett, 76 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Pickering House.

He was born in Utica, Ohio to the late S. Dwight and Ethel Jewett. He attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and retired after 36 years, as co-owner of Health Care Consultants.

Jim was a member of the...

Jan 5, 2019

Mary M. Tussing Boso, 89, of Millersport, passed away on Saturday, January 5th, 2019, at the Pickering House. Mary was born July 30, 1929, to the late Wilson and Mabel Tussing. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Buckeye Lake. Mary is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Mike) Stoneburner and Christine Jones; sons, Brad...

Jan 5, 2019

Jeffrey Allen Bowden, 31, left emptiness in the hearts of his family and friends just before his 32nd Birthday in 2019.

Jeff was the hardest worker and could fix anything that he could get his hand on. His greatest passion was to be in the woods hunting and fishing. His greatest love was his daughter Kaleigh.

Jan 5, 2019

Patricia Ann DuFeu, age 72, died Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at the Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born on July 2nd, 1946, in Lancaster, to Ralph R. and June M. (Stalder) Davis. She was a 1964 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School. She married Roger L. DuFeu on September 2nd, 1967. She retired from Anchor Hocking in 1989....

Jan 4, 2019

Carol J. Soper wanting to have the last word conveyed her sentiments for this - her last story. She died from lung cancer and wanted to strongly urge smokers to quit. If not for themselves then for their families.

Carol was co-owner of the Antique Palace with her sister Beverly for 23 years. She loved baking and...

Jan 3, 2019

David Lee Seesholtz Sr., 75, of Lancaster, passed away on January 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 10, 1943 to the late Gerald and Ruth Seesholtz.

David was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the Center of Hope, and lifetime member of the AMVETS....