Local Ohio Obituaries

Jul 26, 2018

Thomas “Tom” E. Kilbarger, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at the Pickering House on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Tom served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for Anchor Hocking, the City of Lancaster Cemetery Department, and Wears Construction. Tom also loved to devote his time to helping others including over 30 years as a...

Jul 26, 2018

Linda K. Beall 71 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Kobacker House.

She was a former selector for Anchor Hocking Glass Corp.

Linda is survived by her husband, Denver Beall; sons, Jeff (Crissa) Knox of Lancaster, Ohio, Scott (Mary) Knox of Columbus, Ohio, Bryan (Rachel) Knox and Ken (Holly) Knox...

Jul 25, 2018

Margaret C. Warner, age 87, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away at the Pickering House on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.

She was born on October 22, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Dan Lewis Deeds and Mary (Snoke) Deeds. She was a 1948 graduate of Berne Union High School. Margaret worked as a bookkeeper for Deeds...

Jul 24, 2018

Suellen (Suzie to all who knew her) Higgins, age 77, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the Pickering House. She is survived by her husband, Randy Higgins; 4 daughters, Caprice Dicken, Christine (Tedd) Bowman, Lory (Tim) Pierce, and Sherri Higgins; grandchildren, Alexis (Justin) Quinn, Rex Pierce, Liza Pierce, and Riley (Chelsea) Bowman; and one great-granddaughter, Amari...

Jul 23, 2018

Thomas (Tom) Pearce, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Pickering House.

Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A 1946 graduate of Lancaster High School, Tom was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ. He retired from Claypool Electric after 25 years of service, after...

Jul 23, 2018

Jimmy Otto Kayse, 67, passed away on July 23, 2018 at his residence in Lancaster. He was born on March 19, 1951 to the late Wayne and Rosa Kayse in Agana, Guam.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnita Kayse; daughter, Jessica Carter; step-son, Tim (Carol) DeLelles; step-daughter, Michelle Brown; brothers Wayne Jr. (June) Kayse, Danny Kayse,...

Jul 21, 2018

Edward Willis Geist 55 of Lancaster, Ohio went to be with his lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his residence.

He served in the US Army and was a member of the Lancaster Vineyard Church, Lancaster Vineyard Food Pantry, volunteered for the Salvation Army as a Bell Ringer, loved to walk and take pictures....

Jul 20, 2018

Marlene A. Shaw Hoover 83 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of New Albany and Baltimore, Ohio passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at her residence.

She was a retired lead girl in the accounting department for the Kroger Co. with 38 years of service. Marlene was a member of the Baltimore Red Hat Society, past president of the...

Jul 16, 2018

Bonnie J. Wright, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on July 16, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1927 to the late Mike and Olive Willmeth.

She enjoyed going to bingo, fishing, and going out to eat.

Bonnie was blessed with five daughters; Sandra J. (Carl F.) Richards of Lancaster,...

Jul 15, 2018

Hellen Hoshor, age 84 of Baltimore died July 15th, 2018. She was born on Dec. 11, 1933 to the late Kelly and Corba Harless Cumbo in Davella, KY. She was a homemaker who raised 5 children who loved her family deeply. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl Hoshor; children, Ritch (Debbie) Hoshor, Joyce Hoshor, Gary...

Jul 14, 2018

Larry L. Gatrell, Sr. 88 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center with his wife by his side.

He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. Larry was a retired shop class teacher for the Lancaster City School District with 31 years of service.

He was...

Jul 13, 2018

Dian L. Featherston Bell 77 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.

She was a retired waitress for Planks Café with 20 years of service. She loved her customers and they loved her. She attended Lighthouse Baptist Church, member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center, loved playing cards, adult coloring...

Jul 11, 2018

Betty Ann (McLaughlin) Weaver, age 96 of Rushville, died July 11, 2018 at Country Lane Gardens. She was born in Lancaster, on April 1, 1922 to the late Clint and Dorothy (Ortman) McLaughlin. She graduated from the Lancaster School of Nursing and was a Surgical Supervisor for the Cleveland Clinic and retired from UPS. Betty will be greatly missed...

Jul 10, 2018

Harry R. Ellis, age 87 of Lancaster, died July 10th, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Pleasant twp. on Aug. 7th, 1930 to Eldon and Jessie Robinson Ellis. He served in the US. Army, was a part owner of the Tiki Bowling Lanes, a 52 year member of the UCT, installed siding, called square dancing...

Jul 8, 2018

On Sunday morning, July 8, Dollie Mason (96) joined her husband of 71 years, Lawrence “Dusty” Mason, and son, Stephen H. Mason, and all of her siblings and their spouses in the Lord’s house. She spent the last of her time with us in the care of the dedicated and patient staff of Speret Hall at Lanfair (Lancaster) surrounded...

Jul 7, 2018

Janet Schmelzer Kidder, 76, of Bremen, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Janet was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered as a woman who was dedicated to her family and her faith. Janet is survived by her husband, Otho Dale Kidder; children, Janice (James) Spackey; Sandra...

Jul 3, 2018

Sherry L. Dover 70 of Baltimore, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David F. Dover, Sr.; daughter, Heidi (Roger) Cole; son, David F. Dover, Jr. all of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Jacqueline Ratliff and Madeline Cole; sisters, Pam Gottke of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and...

Jun 29, 2018

Leon H. Dickson, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at the home of his son surrounded by his family. He was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1950 and a Korean Conflict Veteran serving in the US Army. He was retired from North American-Rockwell International with over 40 years of service.

Jun 29, 2018

Larry Richards, 73 of Lancaster, Ohio formerly of Logan, Ohio went to be with his Lord in heaven on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center. He fought a long battle with advanced prostate cancer for the last three years. It finally got the best of him.

Larry was born in Logan, Ohio on...

Jun 29, 2018

Betsy Kilbarger, age 71 of Sugar Grove, died June 29, 2018 at the Fairfield Medical Center. She was born in Lancaster on Feb. 10, 1947. She was a previous Anchor Hocking employee and Bartender. She was a member of the Lancaster AMVETS post # 1985 Ladies Aux., American Legion post # 011 Ladies Aux, and the Moose post #...